I wanted to remove my swingarm, but the largest socket I have is 24mm.

I tried to measure it and seemed to get a size of 26mm, so I bought one, but that is just too small!

So can someone tell me if it's 27mm or 28mm before I go out and buy another socket that's the wrong size...

I think I've seen people post about using the Spark Plug tool that comes with the FZ6 tool kit to remove the front axle nut.

But I tried mine today and it was *just* a fraction too large to fit.

Could I use the Dremel to grind it down or would I be better getting the proper tool?

I know (from reading lots of posts on various forums about this) that I'm by far not the only person who has had problems removing the sleeve at the bottom of the rear shock on an FZ6 Fazer.
Well I've *finally* managed to shift the bloody thing!

So, if anyone else wants to remove their rear shock, here's how I did it.

First of all I tried Plusgas (pentrating oil), heat (blow torch) and mole grips, but that wasn't working.

Then I tried using a Dremel (rotary tool) to grind a slot in the right hand end so I could use a hammer and screwdriver to tap it out from the left side of the bike, but that didn't work either.

(NB the above methods have worked for other people, that's why I tried them first)

So eventually I used the Dremel to grind two flat surfaces on the sleeve and heated the right hand bracket with the blow torch for about five minutes, then clamped the mole grips in place and tapped them with a rubber mallet until I heard that lovely sharp "click" as it suddenly shifted!

By the way, it's a good idea to mark a horizontal line on the end of the sleeve with a Sharpie or similar so you can check that it *is* actually moving and you're not just rounding off the flats!

It took some time and lots of wiggling, but eventually it started to slide out, so it's a good idea to try to grind the flat surfaces so they slope up towards the free end of the sleeve, that way the mole grips won't just slide off the end when you try to wiggle it free.

Also the sleeve doesn't go through or into the left bracket, it just butts up against it, so heating the left bracket doesn't do anything and trying to use a "puller" like the Haynes manual suggests won't do any good either!

Anyway, that's how I got it to shift. Fortunately the replacment shock (from YSS) doesn't use the same stupid design, so I'm not going to have this problem again! (y)

Hope this helps someone else :thumbup

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I hope you all are safe people!
After the latest UK gov. anouncements for relaxing the lockdown I am none the wiser as to shall we do ride outs now or not? :lol
LOFOs any ride outs planned? Is it ok to do ride outs in June?

Hiya Folks
For all you guys that have tinkered with the R1 USD conversion …..
I’m looking for a R1 5PW bottom yoke (the 2002/2003 one with 25mm offset). One from an FZ1 or FZ8 would also be OK.
I only need the bottom piece, even without the stem would be fine.
I can part with a reasonable amount of cash, or alternatively, I have a complete R1 4XV/ 5JJ top & bottom set that I can offer as a swop.

Hi all, I’ve got a box head light fazer/mk1, early on I put spot lights on as the headlights are dim, This week I have done the head light conversion so both headlights are on for main beam. Headlights are still dim.
Has anyone changed the bulbs to led ones?
A mate gave me one to try a few years ago but it didn’t work in his bike or mine.
Spots are fine, just thought I’d see if Led bulbs work and to make me as visible as possible.
Can anyone recommend Led bulbs if they have worked?
Cheers

Hi there just become a member so l am feeling my way through the site

Been out on the bike a few times in the last few days and have noticed that I can only do about 40-50 miles or so before it starts to feel a little bit uncomfortable on the seat, has anyone else had this? I pull over and have to stand and walk around for 5 mins or so before I get back on, seems strange too as I have got a comfort seat...don't know...maybe it's just me getting old  :lol

Hello all,


I saw on this forum someone getting a Certificate of Conformity for their fzs1000. I am thinking of getting one and live just inside the proposed ulez zone. Does anyone know what I need to be looking out for if I buy one... which year/ model etc? Don't want to get caught out!!


Thanks a lot!

Hey guys ,


So I've been reading all the tps stuff and I'm pretty sure this isn't a speed sensor fault ,


The rev counter kinda gets hung up at 5000 then kinda wiggles it's way up , then gets stuck there again , never drops to zero like some of fault code stuff .


What can this be ?


I've checked the tps and the Speedo if in effected , working as usual


Cheers guys