Bike is a 2011 faired FZ1, previously good on all fronts, use it last in September, started it yesterday and it was a pig to get going (not like it or any other Yam left for a while), got it started but rough as a badgers armpit.
Let it warm up and then noticed the smell of coolant, 83-93C, condensation on the fork leg, thought the cap gasket was leaking or something. After it got hot, it was revving ok but running lumpy. Decided it needed a service so went to put it back on the drive as it was raining but thought I'd quickly check the sight glass, not the nice clear oil it was in September, now it's melted Crunchie or mayonnaise. Fook it, I thought, cylinder head gasket.
So I phoned Woodford Motorcycles and spoke to a mechanic who was really helpful and said he didn't think it was the head, he thought (in order of likelihood):
1. Water/Oil pump in the sump
2. Oil Intercooler
3. Leaky rad cap
This is all fine but in my old head it still says head gasket.
What do you guys think, are other coolant issues suspects?
Is water in the oil not that much to panic about (I am panicking)?
Hi all,
Riding home the other day, noticed the tacho going to 3k. Nothing too dodgy on bike, felt a bit boggy at steady speed, like running out of petrol as I went to accelerate.
TPS.
Got Haynes out, Check the resistance accross the terminals - black/blue to blue = 5.5 (should be between 0 and 5 (+-1)) - blue to yellow = no resistance (should be 0-5 (+-1))
I've tried adjusting it, but just get the 3k error.
So broken!(?)
My questions are, do I need a new new one, can I get a second hand one? Are there any cheaper options?I saw a comment on a thread on here saying T-Max one fits but having had a look I can't see how - T-Max connects on the unit, FZS1000 one connects along the cable.
Where do people buy their Throttle position sensors? Can't find it on Wemoto, Ebay has one for £160...
Yeah... so, following my accident 5 years ago, I've decided to go back to motorcycling. I needed some nice, calm, easy to ride machine, so I went and got myself an FZ1 :rollin
See out there guys
my fazer has started to bog or cut ( like flicking the energency switch quickly) but only at high rpms...11000/12000 (3rd gear +).... or say at 112+mph in 6th
i have slight blow on no3( manifold gasket) ..i have 4 on order......
my m8 tried to install a cheap alarm, turned out was fir a 2stroke,ncs v1( and blew ignition fuse, several times)
Could this of caused the rectifier or coil to have probs...(rectifier now letting too much voltage through to the ignition?).....it now has the correct alarm fitted (one of thise ncs v2 things)
other than that..... it only started at around time of that install?
any ideas....i havent checked anything yet really..
Hi all, my dad is looking at selling his 2002 Fazer 1000 with 15,789 miles on the clock in red. The bike has heated grips, clear rear light, colour co-ordinated undertray, micron can (standard included), braided lines, renthal sprockets, Datatool alarm system with certificate of installation, dynojet carb kit and dyno printouts, polished rims and probably more that i have forgotten.
The bike also comes with the standard can, top box with fixings, a leather tank cover and the tank bag that connects to the cover and also when unclipped is a backpack. it has great tyres, been well looked after and runs lovely and crisp with no rattles or smoke. It comes with an extensive folder full of history including service history, owners manuals, mot certificates and receipts of works undertaken and parts purchased.
The bike currently has no MOT but is being booked in for this week hopefully so will come with 12 months MOT. It does have a few age related marks and scratches which is to be expected of a bike this age. however, it is far from rough and is very presentable.
I have more photos available just let me know and I can send them over.
Now on ebay with a starting price of £1,800.
Thanks Andrew
FINALLY the insurance industry has got it - only raise by a little and I will renew my current.MY last year insurance with Bennetts was £85 and my renewal invite is £95. Gladly pay the £10 so I do not have to go through all the shit of getting Mcn reading confused fecking mearcats quotes and then ringing current and threatening to leave bull sh1t.Thank you Bennetts. :thumbup
Selling my Fzs600 2001 only 2048 miles from new. I purchased it 2 years ago from original owner who only did 870 miles. I have all docs owners hand/service book all the MOTs,V5 in my name. New Bridgestone tyres fitted 1100 miles ago,coolant and brake fluid changed, 12 month MOT just renewed bike looks and runs Fantastic. Circumstances force sale. £2650.
