well it looks like in a couple of years scotland will be independent ,sure they have to vote on it but come on what scottish person WANTS to be part of the uk ?- certainly none that ive ever met,
so any scottish bikers on here ,what do you think -stay or go ? :evil

was discussing changing colours on bikes today, got a great deal when I bought the bike but the colour wasnt my first choice.. looked into changing the colour but finding decent panels in the right colour combinations can be a bit hit and miss.. ebay doesnt always have them in the colours Im looking at or has parts that are slightly damaged or marked and would need touched up so I thopught of looking into the cost with brand new parts...
Wasnt worried about proper factory bodywork/engine paint combinations as such.. I have a '05 silver model with silver engine but want to reduce the amount of silver on the bike.. I feel theres too much currently especially with the added colour matched hugger and belly pan.. (see avatar)
Not looking for a custom paintjob or anything, just something I can swap over so factory colours/decals are fine..
Did think about the respray route but wondered if buying new might be a cheaper option after you consider the price or a respray, new decals and such.. genuine Yamaha colours are bloomin' expensive!!
Does anyone know any wesites etc that sell new panels/tanks etc..
been looking round the net but aint having much luck.. plenty of sites selling all the other stuff - tyres, engine parts, seats, electrics etc but cant find anyone doing panels or related bodywork..
Thoughts?

Budgie

Hello folks, Its about that time for new chain and sprockets for my gen1 fazer, i usually stick with genuine yamaha parts when replacing bits but just out of interest does anyone recommend any of the after market sets that are for sale?, any advice would be appreciated.


Keith.

Hi everyone, i have for sale an ivans Jet kit.

I bought this for my Fazer 1000 but never got round to fitting it as my R1 project seemed to take up all my time . It is still sealed in its box.

Im looking for £80 delivered to your door.

You may also collect from Reading berkshire.

Feel free to PM me if you want to ask any questions or need contact details , phone number etc etc

Thanks

Ed.

I recently bought an '08 Fazer 600 S2 which has a Leo Vince Evo exhaust (baffles intact) which i thought would be cool, but when i ride, i find it is quite loud even though i wear earplugs. I heard a couple of standard Fazers today and could barely hear the engine. I have the standard exhaust and cat pipe but don't want it to sound so quiet. Any suggestions please?

I've taken most of the extras off my thou and will sell them separately....here goes
Givi 'Monokey' rack , very little use, excellent condition £50 + postage


Metallic red belly pan, excellent condition, complete with all fittings. Has been on the bike for less than 3000 dry miles. £90 + postage


Micron carbon fibre oval road legal can (suits Ivan's slip-on kit very well). Baffle could easily be removed by drilling out pop rivet. Has been on the bike for less than 3000 dry miles. Excellent condition £110 + postage


MRA Vario with adjustable spoiler, not a mark on it. I've never fitted it to my bike. Some may say the best screen for the Fazer. £65 + postage


Red Fox hugger, carbon effect, excellent condition, on the bike for only 3000 miles. £40 + postage


Items can also be collected from Notts / Derby area....close to M1 J25.
Cheers
Andy

As the listing says. £15 inc postage

Paypal gift. Email HarrisBikeNut@aol.com

Last time I tanked up, I decided to see how much I could get out of the old girl by riding more sedately. I'm not talking about purposely riding for 150 miles on a motorway at 56 mph - that would be pointless. I'm talking about typical rideouts but with sensible takeoffs, smooth acceleration and sticking rigorously to the speed limits.


150 odd miles later, I managed 47mpg. My worst was 36.7mpg,  so not what you'd call a dramatic difference, but over time it'll add up. Will I stick to the new "eco" riding style - maybe!


Tom

If it's possible to change the fairing on a 2005 1000, to make it a naked bike ?
What I really like is the look of the Fazer 800, and was wondering if the headlight unit would fit ( if I could get my hands on one )
Failing that anybody fancy px'ing a naked 8 for my 1000 ?

I was riding the other night in fairly heavy rain in a 30 zone. As I pulled up to a roundabout the last 4 or 5 meters I got what I assume was brake judder. It felt like I lost a bit of braking too and had to squeeze harder.
It only happened once and the bike was fine on the way home but its a little unnerving as I have never experienced it before. The last thing I want to do is go out on a Sunday ride and find I don't have brakes when I really need them.

Has anyone else had this before?
Anything I should be checking?

Thanks