This month's theme was ""Cool"  however you wish to interpret the word." Well done to all who entered a picture. the photos are here for review: http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,5186.0.html

We've been to the NEC Bike Show today. If anyone is planning a trip to Europe you may fine this useful.........

10% discount, book before 31st December 2012 for trips until 3rd November 2013....... www.brittanyferries.com/showoffer  or call 08712440492 quoting 610921 

MotoGP

07 April – Qatar* Doha/Losail

21 April – Americas, Austin

05 May – Spain (STC), Jerez de la Frontera

19 May – France, Le Mans

02 June – Italy, Mugello

16 June – Catalunya, Catalunya

29 June – Netherlands**, Assen

07 July – Germany, Sachsenring

21 July – United States***, Laguna Seca

18 August – Indianapolis, Indianapolis

25 August – Czech Republic, Brno

01 September – Great Britain, Silverstone

15 September – San Marino & Riviera di Rimini, Marco Simoncelli Misano

29 September – Aragón, Motorland

13 October – Malaysia, Sepang

20 October – Australia, Phillip Island

27 October – Japan, Motegi

10 November – Valencia, Ricardo Tormo-Valencia

* Evening Race **, Saturday Race ***, Only MotoGP class, STC (Subject to the Contract)


British Superbikes

5/6/7 April - Brands Hatch Indy (Kent)

12/13/14 April – Thruxton (Hampshire)

4/5/6 May - Oulton Park (Cheshire)

14/15/16 June – Knockhill (Fife)

5/6/7 July - Snetterton 300 (Norfolk)

19/20/21 July - Brands Hatch GP (Kent)

9/10/11 August - Oulton Park (triple header) (Cheshire)

24/25/26 August - Cadwell Park (Lincolnshire)

6/7/8 September - Donington Park GP (Leicestershire)

20/21/22 September – Assen (The Netherlands)

4/5/6 October - Silverstone GP (Northamptonshire)

18/19/20 October - Brands Hatch GP [triple header] (Kent)

With thanks to ozpom for the WSB races.
WSB 2013 Provisional Calendar (from worldsbk.com)

DATE        COUNTRY        CIRCUIT        WSBK WSS STK
24 February  Australia      Phillip Island  X    X
14 April    Spain          Aragon          X    X  X
28 April    The Netherlands Assen            X    X  X
12 May      Italy          Monza            X    X  X
26 May      UK              Donington        X    X
9 June      Portugal        Portimao (STC)  X    X  X
23 June      Tba            Tba              X    X  X
30 June      Italy          Imola (STC)      X    X  X
21 July      Russia          Moscow Raceway  X    X
4 August    UK              Silverstone      X    X  X
1 September  Germany        Nurburgring      X    X  X
29 September USA            Laguna Seca      X
6 October    France          Magny Cours      X    X  X
20 October  Spain          Jerez            X    X  X
17 November  India          Buddh Circuit    X    X

The unconfirmed race on 23 June is expected to take place in Brno, Czech Republic.

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I was and thats a big WAS toying with the idea of getting an adventure bike until I started looking to see what my bike is worth.I couldn't believe how much it has depreciated in less than a year! In march this year I bought my brand new FZ1-N which was listed in the showroom at £9999.00 The dealer came down to £9000 and we settled on a deal in which I part ex'd my 600 Fazer. If I wanted to sell the FZ1 privately according to Parkers Guide, I'm looking at £6300! And a dealer wasnt prepared to go much over £5,000! Thats an insult. Admittedly that was an 'over the phone book price' but even so, Ive only done 3300 miles and she's mint! Ive Just seen brand new FZ1-N's on ebay from Yamaha dealers at £7495. Gutted, I think I'll be hanging on to it for a good few years now.

i had a flat battery and in haste i connected up a 24v charger to the bike fz6 2005
now the starter motor motor fuel pump ect works but no starting


have i blown the immobilizer or ecu


is there anything test wise that i can try to find outwhat ive fried


(the clocks are away being adjusted so i cant tell if the immobilizer is flashing the led)


help 

It's come to the point that having reached 54 years old, I'm getting rid of my beloved Gen 1. It's tatty as hell, battered tank, as it's been a scrote magnet and been hit over while at a standstill a few times. Engine paint affected by salt, split in the seat. 61k miles, engine sound as a pound though. Always serviced by me, don't trust stealers. Decent BT023's, recentish brake pads (Carbon Lorraine A3+). was used day in day out for 66 mile round trip to Bridgend and back until I was on sick for a while. Got a car now and resigned to not having another bike, can't be doing with turning up for work in the winter not being able to feel my hands. It's on a 54 plate, reg'd 2/11/04, mine since then. Would make a great project or winter hack. I'll take 1100 for it and will have a tear in my eye if and when it goes. Located a few miles from Newport in south Wales. One of the triangular plastic bits under the seat is cracked, as is the fairing. Top of the range DID chain fitted with new sprockets I've got a spare tank, on the way to being prepped for spraying the right blue (it's deep purplish blue metallic), it has a Pyramid hugger plus a spare carbon look one, R6 shock mod, still got the original. Ivanised (SO version, fitted by Mike in 2005). AIS has been removed. Renthal bars, clutch lever is a bit of a botch as I keep getting sent the wrong ones, but works OK. I've also got a new genuine Yamaha oil filter to throw in and another screen (has a blue iridium one fitted). I have some decent quality clothing as well but that's not part of any deal. Pics available on request. Oh, MOT'd till April, currently on SORN.

Just announced the shortlist.
Obviously becoming the first brit in 12 years to get on the podium in motogp isn't good enough to get on the list.
Bad luck Cal it was just the wrong year to do it. Maybe win a race next year and you'll get in there.

Hi there
I'm looking to buy a Mk1 Fazer 1000 and hope people on here can offer me some advice on what to look for/avoid!
I currently own a ZX9R E1 which I will be keeping, I now need something with straighter bars and more luggage capacity due to carpal tunnel in both wrists.
I would appreciate any links to articles/threads etc on suspension/brake/bodywork/performance mods, I am looking to have a fast road spec bike initially, then add luggage and maybe R1 upgrades to the running gear, also an Ivan kit.
Thanks in advance.
Nigel

I stumbled onto an interesting exchange on't interweb earlier regarding something that came up on here a while ago, I think it highlights excellently why you shouldn't argue on the internet

http://lazyboy249.wordpress.com/2009/09/...cle-setup/

old thread:
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,1346.0.html