Ive had my fazer a couple of weeks now and I can't get use to the gears. When shifting gears I find that you really have to lift the gear arm up for it to change. Is there a way to adjust something so I only have to move it about an inch to change gear instead of about 3 inches like it is now. Thanx
had to take the battery off the bike again it wont turn the bike over but dash will work so been having to jump start run till 6mph hit first gear let clutch out and bang she comes to life again .when i came to take the batt off it was reading 11.5 volts , now its on the oximiser which when first on was all the way up to the yellow light and after a day charging now glows green , how long do i leave it charging to be sure its fulley charged
Bought my 07 Tiger 1050 two months ago, and I've more than likely bought the wrong bike! I can't put my finger on it, but I just can't gel with it. Still too much of a sportsbike lad at heart :rolleyes I've always wanted a Fazer thou, and I'd take one as a P/X for the Tiger if anyone fancies a tipple on a triple.
It's in virtually the same blue as the Fazer with 22,000miles. Unfortunately no service history due to the bike being a cat D earlier this year. (headlight, right panel and nosecone damaged) Repaired to a high standard, By looking, you wouldn't know if I didn't tell you! I wouldn't buy a lemon, and I definately wouldn't sell one, especially on here, i'd get lynched! I just simply don't get on with this bike :\
Recently serviced by me, and I can say that since I bought it, hasn't used a drop of oil, unlike some Tigers. No bangs, clonks, ticks, or farts, just that throaty triple
Loads of extras which are negotiable with what bike is offered to me. Currently running a decat, K&N, airbox mod, Fuel road legal exhaust, and a custom map bringing power in the region of 125+bhp, and 70+lb torque. I'ts like a litre v-twin torque, but smooth! There's also engine bars, and a 45litre Givi monolock top box/rack, scottoiler, and Renthal bars fitted. All original parts available
This bike stands me at over £4k with all the extras. I'll start at £3600 basic bike, and what your Fazer thou is offered. This is the cheapest Tiger you'll find, and I'm putting it on here first before evilbay.
Don't be scared about the cat D bit, I've had 3 of these in the past, including two of my FZS 600's. As long as they're rebuilt well, there's no problem. (most cat D's are purely cosmetic damage)
Oh yeah, I'm in Blackpool in case anyone's interested.
I recently whacked into a pot hole causing damage to the back tyre and wheel rim. The tyre wall had 2 x one inch splits which eventually started to bulge a little. The rim of the wheel was left dented and looked buckled spinning it round. I took some pictures of the damage as well as the pot hole and sent them to the Local Authority along with the bill for £168 to repair the dent and a replacement new tyre.....got a letter in saying payment will be made in full, hallefukkinluyah for some common sense...well done to the claims department I'm guessing he must of been a biker
EASY TIGER
if it gets really cold this year then I may fit the oxford muffs that have sat in the garage for a while, sure I read on the old site about the best way of fitting them.....extending bar weights or something with a washer fitted to stop the wind forcing the muff onto the brake lever?
anyone shed any light or can anyone post instructions/pics on how to do it?
cheers
Blimey, been on here 10 years now. Met some great people, made some very good friends, had lots of laughs, and come across a few arseholes too!! Roll on the next 10 years. :woot
Hd my fazer 2002 for a few months now and trying to get comfortable on it- as have aknackered back.
I've fitted 30mm bar risers, however havnt had enough effect. trying to bring the bars closer towards me and keeping the height. The idea to keep any weight off wrists and my bck as straight as possible.
Can o recommend any other solutions ie swopping he hndlebars? hs anyone else tried to achieve the same withsuccess.?
I've only had my FZS1000 for 6 months, but already it seems like an old friend. Of all the bikes I've owned, this is the one that keeps growing on me. Normally, I see something which I think suits me better or that will be faster or better at touring or whatever! I usually think of a dozen reasons to change, but the Fazer Thou does just about everything I want!
In the past, I've had commuters, tourers, roadsters, sports-tourers and supersports. 250cc through to 1700cc, singles, twins, triples, 4IL and V4's, chains and shafts, Superdreams to Fireblades. The only thing I've not had is a cruiser :lol . Only the Fazer has the right balance. I say balance, because every bike out there is a compromise in one way or another.
My only regret is failing to buy a brand new one while they were still in production .
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