Hi all, me sodding bike rolled forward off the sidestand in the garage and put a ding the size of a 5p in it after coming to rest on my beer fridge door!!!!!!!! :eek Anyhow........... took tank off to be sorted......... repairer wants to know colour if I have it, to speed job up......... it's a 2005 Fazer 1000 like a gunmetal grey???????? There's nothing on any paperwork I have that gives me a true ID or code??? Anyone?????? Cheers, Tony

Hi all,

My 28,000 mile service is peeking at me just around the corner (another thousand miles, if that), and I was wondering are there any things to look out for in particular, any hidden nasties? Also, how much should I expect to pay to get my local garage to do it?

Thanks!

Hi guys,

just a quick one this, I understand the foxeye model FZS was supposed to come in on 2002, is that right? was there a fair amount of boxeyes sold after this, and was there foxeyes sold BEFORE this?

The reason I ask is, ive been keeping an eye on gumtree/ebay/biketrader at the FZS600, and have spotted a few in the last few weeks on an 02/03 plate that are still boxeyes, and one of the bikes I've been taking lessons on is a 51 plate foxeye (complete with the tuning fork logos rather than the yamaha lettering etc).

I just want to know if this is normal, or if I should be wary of some of these which may have had accident damage and had the wrong panels as replacements? maybe just the cynic in me though  :lol

Cheers,

Mick

I'm after a link pipe for my 2001 fazer thou if you have one at a reasonable price
Thanks

My 03 fazer always seems to want choke to start it, is this a typical fazer trait? I know my old kawak was like this

me been looking at a ducati daivel, they any good.?

and I won it with 8seconds to go, I had to log in and I don't think I could log in any faster without hitting the wrong button, now I have to get it and start fitting the pannier frames

My missus says i need to use more lube............on my fazer of course!
I've learned lots about the bike but i've neglected the bits and pieces :o & my plan is to give it a good old wash down and then clean the chain, get the sprocket cover off and clean out the gunk and then try to lube up every possible part.
Ive got plenty WD40 and copious ammounts of 3 in 1 oil with PTFE (not for the chain may i add ill use proper chain lube) to use up on something so the plan was to use the wd and a toothbrush to clean out all old gunky bits and then spray 3 in 1 on every hinge, moving part, nuts and bolts and the likes.
appreciate this may not be the best ever way but my feeling is that it is better than doing nothing & using up what i've got.
can anyone offer any advice on the matter, is it just a case of spray and clean whatever i can get my hands to or is there any particular parts that need special attention or specialist substances of much high value???
cheers. Nog!

A CBF1000 rider is pulled over by a Garda on the N3 from Dublin on his way home. The Garda approaches the bike.

"Is there a problem Garda ?"

The Garda says, "Sir, you were speeding. Can I see your license please?"

The rider responds, "I'd give it to you but I don't have one."

"You don't have one?"

The rider responds, "I lost it four times for drink driving."

The Garda is shocked. "I see. Can I see your vehicle registration papers please?"

"I'm sorry, I can't do that."

The Garda says, "Why not?"

"I stole this bike."

The Garda says, "Stole it?"

The man says, "Yes, and I killed the owner."

At this point the Garda is getting irate. "You what!?"

"She's in the panniers all cut up if you want to see."

The Garda looks at the man and slowly backs away to his car and calls for back up. Within minutes, five Garda cars show up, surrounding the bike. A senior Garda from the serious crimes squad slowly approaches the rider, clasping his half drawn gun.

The senior Garda says "Sir, could you step away from your motorcycle please!"

The man steps away and says; "Is there a problem Garda ?"

"One of my men told me that you have stolen this vehicle and murdered the owner."

"Murdered the owner?"

The Garda responds, "Yes, could you please open panniers please?"

The man opens them, revealing nothing but a flask, a lunch box and some waterproof leggings.

The Garda says, "Is this your motorbike sir?"

The man says "Yes," and hands over the registration papers.

The Garda, understandably, is quite stunned. "One of my Garda claims that you do not have a driving licence."

The man digs in his pocket revealing a wallet and hands it to the Garda. The Garda opens the wallet and examines the license.
He looks quite puzzled. "Thank you sir, one of my Gardas told me you didn't have a license, stole this bike, and murdered the owner."

The man replies, "I bet you the lying ******* told you I was speeding, too!"

Hi All, anyone know the difference between the V system and the Mark 7 versions please?? Thinking of putting one on my bike and wondered which and why theyre different.


Ta    Buck