Need some oil for my Fazer, just a wee top up. Foxeye 2003 FZS600. Spotted some Castrol GTX 10W40 in ASDA going very cheap (£12 for 4L), but wasn't 100% sure if suitable, so didn't get it. Is it any good? Could see anything on it about additives etc.
Searching back on here, I see others suggest Castrol GPS Power 1. Going to the Castrol site, they suggest Power 1 Racing 4T or Power 1 4T (fully or part synthetic). But obviously both are coming it at £30+ - quite a difference.

Has anybody got my old Fazer thou. AF52ZBZ ?

Nick

Hi Guys,
I have my 2002 fzs 600 which has done 36,000 miles connected to a solar battery charger in my garage as I have no power.
after switching off my datatool system 3 alarm, I try and start my bike, it is not turning over, there is just a loud electrical click, could it be my battery or it possible there is something faulty like the alternator, and if it is the alternator, could I check it myself with my multimeter ?
The solar battery charger has an output of 2.4 watts.
Is there anything else I should check as I am reluctant to put it in to a garage as it might be something simple.
All help appreciated,

hi all
mick here from sunny sheffield, bought a gen 1 in 2005 brand new then went through various
bikes R1 gixxers speed triple zx10 and now gone back to a 2004 gen 1 in galaxy blue   

I have been looking at these. Has anyone got one ? If so what are they like and does the bracket fit to an FZ1 with the original mudguard and number plate bracket removed ?

Nick

Dec's theme was "hot" and the photographs are here: http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,5440.0.html

Quote:A riding plan that relies on exceeding the speed limit to complete a manoeuvre is unacceptable. If you consistently exceed the speed limit the examiner will stop the test and you will fail.

So I've bought the bike now to turn it in to my bike, once I've sold some stuff.
Gold Wheels and Metz Roadtec Z8 tyres £320 inc P&P £300 if you can pick them up, I'll post mileage of tyre's once I find out off MadDogMcQ
Stainless Steal Blueflame Twin Port exhaust £85 inc P&P £75 if you can pick up, not a clue how old it is but it is in good nick 7.5/10.
Renntec rack only a couple of months old as new £55 inc P&P £50 if you can pick up.

Tyres have covered approx. 2000 miles, new wheel bearings were fitted at the same time as the tyres.

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anyone spotted any great bargins in the sales for bike oil

Due to an increasing amount of junk valuable possessions, I need to put up some more shelves in my bedroom as an alternative to everything being filed under "F" for "Floor", so I hope the Foc-U fount of all knowledge can help.

I'm looking at getting some of the "twin slot" shelving uprights with the brackets you can simply hook into place to allow me to change the depth of the shelves according to what I'm putting on them, however what I need to know is a) what should I use for the shelves and b) will I just need a bracket at each end or one in the middle as well?

The space I have available is approximately 54" wide, so if I put two brackets 18" apart to divide this into thirds, would that work, or should I put one closer to each end and a third one in the middle to stop the shelves sagging under the load?

At least a couple of them are liable to have books on them and, at a rough weighing, 12" of books is about 3.3kg or 7.5lbs (which works out at about 5kg or 11lbs over 18").

AFAICS the brackets and uprights should be strong enough to carry the weight, I just want to avoid the shelves bending (or even breaking).

Anyone got any useful advice?