on the theme of trackdays, anyone here enter the bennetts trackday comp on faceache.
well as someone who can fall in a barrel of tits and come out sucking my thumb, i only went and won a place at Oulton park
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unfortunately i'm away with work that week and have no chance of changing it :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

For the first time ever, I was asked to remove my helmet at a petrol station. I was halfway through fuelling when I feintly heard the call over the tannoy, so I just ignored it and carried on. When I went inside (Texaco station on Garstang Rd, Preston), there was a long queue, so before I reached the tills, another biker had arrived and he  was told to remove his helmet (which he did).

When I got to the till, I was told in no uncertain terms, by one of the three assistants, that the next time I come to the station, I must remove my helmet. Why? I asked. He explained that I must remove my helmet for security reasons to make my face visible and identifiable. Okay, that's fine I said. But if I was a lady wearing a burka, would you make me remove that?

He squirmed and shrugged his shoulders and explained to me that he didn't make the rules. If I don't remove helmet next time, he'll not activate the pump. I explained to him that I won't be returning to the station again anyway!

I wasn't trying to be arsy about it, but FFS, I wasn't a young hoodie on a feckin stolen scooter! And if a rule applies to one, then it should apply to all, or it is discriminatory!

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hi guys sun 9th doing an engine out,tap exhaust studs etc on farjos 600 so he can get back on the road,who is up for helping out either just for an extra pair of hands or spanner work? it would make it so much easyer and quicker ,lets help him out and get him back on the road

Now this is my first bike without a main stand so i saw this wheeled stand on offer , supposedley £40 down from £60 plus £5 pand p





I had to do a grinding job on the one bar so i could use the hollow axle to lift the bike,,the quality is crap but it works,if you are careful.


It had been very useful,i can even turn the bike around inside a normal garage,


So reasonably pleased with it.

Well after watching and reading the tutorials on the web i since discovering the filthy air filter decided to do some modding. :eek


So step one order a K+N filter.





So here is the original flies and the blocked off air over run pipe. This used to cause a lot of loud popping on deceleration.



so tape up flies and remove them stuck in screws,heated a long large screwdriver red hot then hold it on the head of the screw to melt the threadlock.then size 0 screw driver.

Then trim 8 mm from the existing flies (sub throttles) to allow air to the butterflies as soon as they open,avoiding the delay of servo opening them

Then trim the air box to cut out the snorkel tube and enlarge the air inlet

Cut out done

Then the pretty bit, my new K+N filter in place



Oh and then the test ride,,and immiediatly the difference is noticable, the tall firsr gear usually almost stalls the bike but not now,it almost pulls away in first without opening the throttle.
The difference is very noticeable,smoother instant throttle response, oh and the bloody loud popping has gone on decelaration.
The flat spot at 2500 to 3000 rpm is still there, not below or above, just there.


But even at very low revs it pulls much smoother, i am very pleased with the result, and all for £40 air filter.


Oh and yes over the ton ,throttle open and hear the inlets growl,very nice,not to loud but there.


Plenty fast enough for me,it sure does go,front wheel lifting gives me the jeebies, our roads are like rollercoasters and 90 mph accelerating and the wheel is up, :eek

Got up this morning, put the biking gear on went out to the garage jumped on the Fazer started her up pushed her off the centre stand. Thought that's a bit soft, got it out the garage and checked rear tyre flat. Argh  :'( on a Saturday of all days.


Rang round a few local garages got someone to do puncture repair for £25. tyre was not perfect and a bit rounded off but worth saving in my opinion.


took the rear wheel to garage only to be told tyre was Fuc**D. and they didn't have one in stock. Grrrrrrr


Managed to source a tyre Avon VP2 sport AV60 for £128 fitted at Thunder road Honda dealer in South Wales which I thought was pretty good for dealer.


Collected wheel gave up on going out today whist refitting wheel rear brake pad separated from metal frame Argh..... part 2.


Down to South Wales superbikes for brake pads £23.00 not as bad I thought for Yam main dealer even though they are £12.00 from M&P.


Anyway all back together and wheeled back into garage 6pm ready for tomorrow.


Waved finger at her told her how disappointed I was.


Said we would try again in the morning.


Rant over..


Before anyone tells me off I know you should change tyres in pairs but the front is like new.
Never had avon's before more a michelin battleaxe, any good ?

Can anyone tell me which model number of Renthal handlebars are nearest in shape/reach etc to the standard bars on a 2002 Gen1 Fazer 1000.  There seems to be a confusing  number of different shapes/ styles in their range, and I can't work it out!!!.  :grumble :grumble :grumble Thanks!

I'm writing this hoping that it might help someone else.




I've had my Yamaha FZR600 2003 model for 4 months and it needed a new rear tyre.




I've had one of these fitted as I'm a commuter:
http://www.ityre.com/en/tyres/catalog/avon/model/21381/
Avon AV56 Storm [color=rgb(34, 34, 34)]AT 2 Ultra[/color] [/color][color=rgb(34, 34, 34)]160/60ZR17 - pumped to 40psi[/color][color=rgb(34, 34, 34)]



I'd heard about new tyres being very slippery and so I was naturally worried.  I work with a colleague whose only motorcycle accident was when he'd just put a new rear tyre on and he lost it on the first corner.  I heard from the place that fitted my tyre that they see so many people losing it as they leave their place.




So I was worried, especially given I'm still a newbie to bikes:  despite having a licence for 2 years I was a Sunday only cruiser (ex Midnight Star owner) and it's only been these last 4 months that I've needed to commute.  I've done 2500 miles these last 4 months.






I left the tyre fitter today and went for a ride.




And nothing happened.  I've just done 30 miles and absolutely nothing.  I ought to mention that I am a bit of a granddad when I drive so perhaps that had something to do with it:  I only open it up on straights; but come back down again to take corners probably with less than a 10 degree lean angle - or at least that's how it feels.




25 miles into the ride I stopped and looked at the state of my rear tyre.  It looks like I'm just riding on half of the tread - so I'm not leaning over very much.  the outer two quarters look untouched.






So there you have it:  if my newbie, worrying experience is helpful:  it seems that you don't need to ride as if you're on an ice-rink - just ride conservative as I do anyway.




Hope this helps.

hi all iv only had my98  600 fazer a few months and had great fun with no probs etc,the cam chain made a small amount of noise when cold but went after engine warmed up but today noise didnt go away,the bikes done just over 30k so dont think it needs a new chain but is it worth me taking adjuster off and checking it or is it put ear plugs in and forget it? if i need to remove is it tank and carbs off job?cheers mark

Apologies, I know there are plenty of threads on tyres but struggling to find the comparison I'm after.
Fairly new to on-road riding and still finding my feet but my Gen1 is in need of a new set of rubber.
So...
I am not a commuter, summer tours and quick blasts into North Wales, dry weather only..
Not too worried about how long they last, I am not going to skimp on tyres and it's grip I'm after not longevity (though obviously that would be nice too!)..


Looking through posts looks like BT023 Vs PR3


Can anyone help with what would suit me best? Or have I missed a tyre that would fit the bill better?


Realise it's very subjective but I don't have enough experience to make the call myselp, I just want plenty of grip around those Welsh corners!


Also, best place to get them fitted in or around Chester?


Thanks in advance....