Hi folks,  Earlier i had the carbs overhauled and havent done many kms afterwards.  When i have the bike running there seems to be petrol coming from carb 3 and 4 underneath the carb and i think from between those 2 carbs. I turn the fuel tap off when parked up as a strong smell of petrol is there. I checked the hoses under the tank and straightned one of them as a breather hose had kink but still leaks.  I did change to the original handle bars but had to put the other one back on , in doing so i was careful not to stretch the cables.  The manual says i can use 91 unleaded fuel, previously 96 was used in it , would using 91 affect it at all?  I have serviced my bikes myself to keep costs down and i love it,  apart from carbs and engine as not quite confident enough or have enough time to tinker. any help would be great.

Hi fellow Fazers , im from New Zealand and  I've got a 98 600 Fazer which i brought off a mate for a mates rate price. Just as well as i had to get carbs overhauled for around $900.  In 2008 i got knocked off my 96 Ducati 600ss by a jackass that failed to give way resulting in having a metal rod in my leg. I was lucky to have only recieved a broken leg and being a friday afternoon in the city i was rather reluctant to take off my helmet with people around lol. Im glad im back in the saddle riding as its very addictive although im ever more weary of cage drivers.  At some stage i hope to pop over to Isle of man for the races, looks amazing.

Hi

I run a 2001 Fazer FZS600.

Just been trying to adjust the clutch cable via the front sprocket cover access as the handlebar adjuster is at the end of its travel.

The locknut holding the adjuster screw is incredibly tight and I'm wary of damaging anything. I've added a dose of penetrating oil but am I correct in thinking that the screw adjuster should be held whilst undoing the locknut rather than just weighing in with a 12mm socket and bar? Haynes manual only mentions the offset/crank spanner. Experimentally trying the locknut without holding the adjuster screw and I can feel resistance from the internal spring.

Any tips on loosening the locknut without causing damage, please?

Thanks in advance.

Just re-posted this in the FZS600 section after realising I'd posted it in the wrong place! Apologies.

Hi


I run a 2001 Fazer FZS600.



Just been trying to adjust the clutch cable via the front sprocket cover access as the handlebar adjuster is at the end of its travel.


The locknut holding the adjuster screw is incredibly tight and I'm wary of damaging anything. I've added a dose of penetrating oil but am I correct in thinking that the screw adjuster should be held whilst undoing the locknut rather than just weighing in with a 12mm socket and bar? Haynes manual only mentions the offset/crank spanner. Experimentally trying the locknut without holding the adjuster screw and I can feel resistance from the internal spring.


Any tips on loosening the locknut without causing damage, please?


Thanks in advance.

Hi,
So my search on the question did not provide me with an answer. I know that Gen1 Fazer radiator fan doesn't come on very often, not while idling on driveway anyway. But how do I check if everything is fine? Warm weather in and I'm a bit worried it may overheat if fan doesn't come on when needed. I don't think I've ever seen it come on.
I do know fan is OK as I plugged it to battery and it works. Is there a way to check if temp sensor turns it on when needed?
Thanks
Greg

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Hi, I recently got an FZS600, returning to bikes after a decade or so off them.

I have noticed a ticking noise, I know there is a certain amount of noise as part of the character but it's been too long to remember exactly what that sounds like, bike only showing 17k miles so has been sat around a while in its life (1999 model).

Appreciate thoughts on this, videos below, sounds worse on videos but guess that helps identify things. Thanks

Engine cold
https://youtu.be/YuHcuMfyFCY

Engine Hot after 45 mins riding
https://youtu.be/sJN18c5Qcl0

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Hi, recently returned to bikes after children and work commitments started to allow again. Had an FZS600 years ago and after test riding one I remembered why... Long story short, now I have another  .


I do have some concerns about ticking noise noticed since purchased. I know they can be noisy and is part of the character but it's been too long to remember what is normal, bike only at 17k miles so has been sat around a while in its life. Any advice appreciated.

Gents, I bought a second gen FZ1 that the front end is knackered. I bought a Headlight and nose fairing and the left shock all ready. After putting it together it appears the lower tripple  tree is also bent so I need a replacement so if anyone knows where I can get one or if any other yamaha will fit, please let me know.

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New on here. Own two FZ1'S. One first gen and a very beat up second gen project that I need advise on, Living in Ireland.

Evening guys,


Hope your all well, I have just found a near zero miles gen 1 s1000rr shock (bronze body). I am getting it modded with new bushes by a lad who done them before. It’s going on my fzs1000 2002 bike with low miles. I know they are meant to bolt straight in but is there anything else I should be looking for when fitting ? I wanted an R6 shock however they were all to much money on top. If the spring on this isn’t up to my weight of 100kg I’ll change it later. I bought it as it was one track day done on it and is pretty much brand new. I would love to know the spring rate on the gen 1 shock anyone ????


Cheers guys keep safe  :evil :evil