As allways there is a lot of conflicting advice on the net.
I have decided to change my front fluid to 5.1 as last track day I did I had a couple of brake fade "moments" LOL
Some say to drain and flush the system and others say just feed in the 5.1 untill it comes out the bleed nipple.

If I try to drain it will be a pain to bleed again (front on the gen 1 allways is)  and I doubt it will fully drain anyway. If I flush it what do I flush it with?  And if I just feed in 5.1 untill that comes out will the slight mix of 4.0 that will happen make any odds?
Feeding in seems the simplest way by far as long as I make sure it pushes plenty through.

Anyone know a bit more about it?
Only reason I'm changing is the track day next week. The fluid in there is 4 and less than 18 months old but did fade 2-3 times last track day. Never had fade on road at all.

the front brake calipers are binding slightly on my fazer, gonna try and give them a clean, if not its new seals time, how much for oem seals, anybody used aftermarket seals? any info appreciated thanks.

My local Yamaha dealer told me that Yamaha is fading out the FZ1 fazer....

And looking on the Yamaha UK website I no see it listed on there anymore..
http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk/products/m...index.aspx
I can only see the naked fz1n


Is this the end for the 1000cc fazer .... :'(

Well expect i could get more mileage outta me chain of 14 thou' but with an over 50's lads trip to europe looming up ive decided its gotta go.
after trawling the net i found that did's ZVM530 came out top trumps with10,408 ft/lb and wear resistance of 4,000out classing RK's XSO 530 (9,200 FT/LB).
ON price i found Hunters motorcycles of newcastle good (£106 posted), they also do the did vx530 with talon rear at £96 posted.
I got a std front sprocket and a 43 tooth supersprox from webbs all waiting to be fitted, and i am already running a 43 yam one so i happy with it.
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Was bleeding my rear brake the other day with just a clear hose and it's not too bad, but front brakes are a bit of a pain. I know there are kits to make it easier, but has anyone tried the auto bleed nipples? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130674710059

They have a check valve built in so all you do is open the nipple and pump. I'm also asking because I successfully sheared off one of my front caliper nipples so need to replace it anyway. Anyone know the size bleed nipple for the FZS600?

(Side note: I'm also upgrading my lines and came across braided SS goodridge lines for cheap here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360597321426 , reason being is they only have the "clear" colour. I'm a vain bastard and will be paying £30 so I can get the colour I want, haha.)

    Hello Everyone .. just getting myself sorted with a Gen 1 .. hope to get to the Bike Shed Meet and say Hello to a few of you in person.

Ride Safe  :thumbup  Top Gun

Expensive but nice, belly pan to go on, ASV levers, decal back on the fairing then that's it till next year. 

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:eek  2003,  Two owners  - me from 2005-  13,800 miles.  Ivans S1 jetting,  Meta M357 Immobiliser,  Yam tools ,  Datatag,  New Dunlop tyres,  Rear hugger,  Renthal bars,  Givi rack and plate ( will throw in a Givi E36 box ) MOT to April 2014.  New Oil & Filter and Exup Valve cleaned & lubed  April 13.
£3600 ono. 
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for sale only two months old and used just once, this is the pro version in the protective case. i Bought this to ballance carbs on my 2003 fzs 600 which has now been sold and wont need it for the sprint. sensible offers, i am in Southampton so anyone local let me know