Folks,

Looking to put the standard zorst back on the wee angry wasp (FZ1s), but I bought it with an aftermarket can and the standard kit was included in the deal, from the pic's below have I got everything thats needed to fit it straight back on ??


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Thats the only image I can upload ??? below hopefully is a link to all 3 photos

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:rolleyes  Just bought the Fazer after a 5 mile test ride, sharper,lighter more responsive. Hope it's as reliable as the Suzuki. We shall find out!

I have this URGE to have a 675 in my garage. Anyone got/had one??

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Just a quick question hoping someone might know the answer too. When I purchased my 1999 Fazer it had a Givi Monorack and top box with it which I only use about 5 times a year so decided I am going to take it off and just fit it back on when needed like if I am going away. Seems a lot more simple than the Givi I had fitted to my Aprilia that had more bolt on points and harder to get too but back to the question which is about the spacers on the rear footrests, will just post a picture then explain what I mean.



What I intend to do is remove the rear bolt marked with the red shape, but leave that bracket in place as it bolts on under the seat and bodywork and that's about it so presume that will be safe to do.

I have marked where the rest of the fitting is bolted too through the rear footrest and the bolt to the front has a spacer so it is the same offset as the rear fitting. The bottom of the right footrest also has the support for the exhaust which is really what this question is all about as I intend to do the following.

1. Remove the rear bolt but leave the Givi mounting bracket in place as it is bolted on under the seat/bodywork.
2. Slacken off the exhaust hanger then remove both the footrest bolts so I can remove all of the rack in one piece fully assembled.
3. Replace the footrests using the slightly longer bolts supplied with the Givi rack as I don't have the originals (I presume this should be fine as I don't know the length of the originals)
4. Re-tighten the exhaust hanger

What I really want to know is did the footrests originally bolt straight to the fitting on the frame or was there some kind of spacers/rubber fitted in between the footrests and the frame mounting so it aligned with the exhuast hanger?

I am presuming that all this will be fine as then when I want to use the rack/topbox its a 20 minute job just to refit everything where I have left the rear fitting bracket in place.
Thanks for any advice off anyone that fitted one of these themselves, I know the rear bolt being left out and the Givi mounting bracket being left in place should be fine just want to double check if there were any spacers/rubbers fitted between the frame and footrests originally so the exhaust hanger aligns and if using the Givi supplied bolts will be fine, if not anyone got any idea of the length of the originals. 

I don't yet have a Haynes manual for the bike, and still quite new to it, so I've not pulled it apart yet. Any pointers to removing the rear body to fit Givi rack? Need to tackle this tonight to pick up a top box tomorrow!


I see two bolts under seat and two underneath, plus the four in the grab handle. Any others? Anything else need removing to gain access etc?

Does anyone have the following magazines featuring Gen 1 articles ... that they want to part with?  I know I can buy back issues of some, but I'll go broke.  If anyone who has these issues and can advise if they contain substantial articles (worth my getting the mag) or just a one-line reference, I'd appreciate it.
[table] [tr] [td] Cycle World  (May 2001)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Cycle World  (Jun 2001)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Cycle World  (Jul 2002)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Cycle World  (Apr 2003)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Cycle World  (Oct 2004)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Cycle World  (Jul 2005)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Motorcyclist  (May 2001)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Motorcyclist  (Jul 2001)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Motorcyclist  (Mar 2002)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Motorcyclist  (Sep 2003)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Motorcyclist  (Sep 2005)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Sportbike  (Aug 200n)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Road RUNNER (May/Jun 2006)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] SUPER STREET BIKE (ssb) (Jan 2011??? Or was it Jan 2012 ???)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Rider (Aug 2001)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Rider (Jun 2001)
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Motorcycle Consumer News (May 2001)
[/td] [/tr] [/table]
I got my 2005 FZ1 in 2010 and therefore missed all the “news” when originally published.

I’ve heard that these mention the Gen 1 (so I could use the issue date, if anyone knows).
[table] [tr] [td] Sport Touring [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Adventure Motorcycle
[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td] Sportbikeworld.com
[/td] [/tr] [/table] Also would appreciate if anyone knows of any other publications (including issue date) or online sites with reviews, articles, comparisons. 
As long as I'm asking for the world, does anyone have any dealer/manufacturer ads, brochures, posters, copy of an original, dealer bill of sale, etc.?

(Yes, I may be a little obsessed.) :b

Well went out to start the Pick-up this morning as there was ice on the roads so thought i would take it rather than the bike.
Battery was dead showed no sign of struggling untill this morning. and within about 4 trys it was dead
now im gunna charge it tonight but at most thats just a get me by for a few days. so i need to buy a new one.

The one in the pickup isnt for it. its the wrong size and is stammped up for a rover.
its marked up as 12v 75ah
the ones i found for mine online seem to start at 60ah and go up to about 74ah (but its £100+ for that one)
not knowing much about batterys is the ah rate just how much charge it holds? so the higher the ah the longer it would last with turning over?
the one i put on the bike recently has a higher initial cranking rate, turns over the bike faster and stronger than any other it has had. but i cant seem to see anything on the listings about cranking rates

i will most likely go for a branded one and about the middle ah but thought i would ask about the ah etc before i hit pay

Hello,


I replaced the starter clutch cover and gasket today but now the bike won't turn over when I try to start it. I had a bit of a struggle getting the bearing out of the old cover and ended up cutting it out, but worried I might have damaged the bearing.


However, the bearing spins smoothly, and the gears turn when turned by hand. Just when I bolt the cover back on and try to start the bike it just clicks.


Is it possible the gears won't turn if the bearing isn't 100% flush with the cover? Any other ideas would be very much appreciated 


Thanks


Nick

Hi!


Have had a 2001 FZS600 for about 6 years now and having previously owned several temperamental race bikes from the 80's it's been an easy bike to look after and has never let me down 


Until now that is... but it was my own doing! Went sliding down the road at the start of the year as had to ditch it when a pedestrian ran out into the road. Ended up with a broken collar bone and a smashed up bike which is now almost fully repaired.


My last repair to make was to replace the starter clutch cover but having replaced it today the bike now won't start    I'm about to start searching for some help on here!


Nick

anyone got one they never got round to fitting?
atb
paul