Greetings all,


I’m hoping for a bit of constructive advice from the collective please? I know a few of you have had this dilemma previously and wouldn’t mind hearing your thoughts about how you resolved it and whether, in hind sight, you feel that you made the right choice.


Had my Gen1 (3rd over the years) for about eight years now. Had some of the best mods done, Ohlins front and rear, Full Monty, etc. its been a cracking bike and every time I ride it, I come away feeling it’s such a fantastic allrounder and so versatile.


I’ve been pondering recently over a more modern replacement again. (It’s a biannual cycle ?). I tried the MT10 in 2018 and it wasn’t for me, a year and a pro lapsed disc later. [size=78%]Been looking at lots of things, Speed Triple, Street Triple, Speed Twin, XSR900, MT09 but, to be honest, there’s nothing that REALLY floats my boat. Particularly after I’ve looked at the cost to change[/size][/size][size=78%]. I should add that Im lucky enough to also have a BMW Gs12.[/size]
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Unfortunately, over the years, the ravages of time, all year round use, British climate and my less than perfect cleaning regime, have taken their toll on the Fazer. A couple of years back, I unfortunately dropped it on some black ice over the winter. This left some scuffs and minor cracks on the fairing / nose cone. The worst part by far, is the engine paint.


Sooo.......


I’ve been looking around for a while online at decent condition second hand ones, to see what I would need to pay for a REALLY nice condition one.


Do I:


1. Buy a second Gen1 as above to “Keep for Best”, sunny days out etc OR
2. Spend the money getting mine refurbed / partial restoration.


I can see advantages to both options.


I would keep my current one and continue to use it as a winter / poor weather ride, if it was option one. I wouldn’t get a great deal of money back from it I don’t think, unless I stripped it back to basics and sold on the extras.I could always take it on the odd track day without any great worry if I did end up dropping it again.


Anyone gone down the refurb / resto route, paying to have it done (as I would)? Appreciate any feedback on costs involved if you have?


Any thoughts please from those that have been there and done either option?


Cheers


Skidt

Ever thought what would happen if you ended up in a ditch unconscious out of sight?


Ha! Yeah, cheerful thought, huh? I was watching Emergency Helicopter Medics or something similar recently and an old fella did exactly that - he was there for four hours, I think it was, before he was found.


Wouldn't it be cool if you phone noticed and texted your exact location to summon help?


Anyway, I wrote this Android app for the Bloodrunners to automate controller messaging and stuff and I've extended it to do that - if you turn the tracker on it will monitor your location and if you're stationary for five minutes it will alert you to ask if you're OK. It'll ask again every minute for five minutes. If you don't respond it will text your exact location to the number you've set up.


Anyway, like I said, it's mainly for Bloodrunners but if anyone wanted to try it our for me that would be VERY helpful. It's very hard to test because every device (and GPS chip-set) behaves so differently - different accuracy, timings, reliability.


If you fancy giving it a go please do - it's called Bloodriders and it's on the app store at:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai....ridersapp


Just one ask from me - please let me know how you get on with it, GOOD OR BAD. Like I said, it's very difficult to test. I've tested it really just on one phone so I have no idea how well it will run on others.


If you like it post a review and tell your mates.


If you hate it tell me about it ;-)


Cheers!
Dave

[size=1em]Hi Guys,[/size]
[size=1em]I have a brand new, never been fitted TFT Dash from Danny. My original had a tiny glitch which Danny said he'd fix, meantime, he sent me a replacement, fair play to the guy and greatest respect.[/size]
[size=1em]The replacement is brand new and has never been fitted to a bike, I spoke to Danny and he said he has no problem with me selling the replacement TFT Dash.[/size]
[size=1em]Reason for selling; while all this was going on, I PXed my Fazer against a 900 Tracer, leaving me with this TFT Dash and no bike to fit it to.[/size]
[size=1em]I'll take £200 and I'll post it for free.[/size]
[size=1em]If you want to collect, I'm in Wolverhampton.[/size]
[size=1em]Cheers all. [/size]

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Looking for offers.
Full Givi, Kappa set up including rack, panniers, inners, spare keys etc.
Ebay item no:


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153855647877


Not expecting that for them, pm me with any questions or offers....
Bike may also be for sale soon 17K and very tidy...
Cheers.

The engine in my Gen 1misses quite a lot when its raining hard. I think I need to cut the HT leads down and make a new joint. Am I right I need to unscrew the lead from the cap. cut 5mm or so off and refix

I don't think it can be much else, if I spray with WD45 before I leave the bike behaves much better.

Thanks

Hey you knowitalls
As i understand the gen2 is just about the same enjun as R1 2006? With different timing and cams.
That would mean same pistons and conn rods??
Just looking what is offered if it is so...
Have you been looking on increasing comp or going big bore?


Lemme know!


Regards
Mattias

Hi all,


I know a few FZS600 owners have been wondering about the possibility of the TFT Dash (that's currently available for the FZS1000) will ever be coming to FZS600, so good news is ahead in this area. The FZS600 seems the next most logical step of additional bikes to support as the stock clocks are physically identical to the FZS1000 (with some wiring and numbering differences).


Once this is available I'll be shipping the same TFT Dash for the 1000 (with software changes that will account for the differences on the FZS600). In addition there will be an adaptor plug in the box which will enable the FZS600 plug to connect into the TFT Dash.


Will keep you posted.


https://www.tftdashproject.co.uk

pritt patel being investigated for bullying.
Corbyn and Mcdonnell 'she should step down!!'
Bercow being investigated for bullying
Corbyn and Mcdonnell ' This man should be elevated to the house of lords!!'
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I'm pretty convinced my chain needs replacing, bit clattery when labouring (after adjusted to correct slack), got a couple of tight links that don't lay flat (even after plenty of cleaning and fresh lube) and I can feel a slight judder in time to chain rotation. It's done 22k and believe its the original.
Anyway looking a standard DID chain/sprocket kits I seem to see a mix of kits:
16/46 teeth, 530 chain (e.g. https://www.mandp.co.uk/products/yamaha-...kit-594874)
or
16/47 teeth, 520 chain (e.g.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FZ-6-S...ets-16-47T)
Current chain just says "DID" "50V4" on the links.
What's the OEM spec? What spec should I replace with if I just want to keep it standard? I'm not after any increase in torque / economy or such like.

Thanks!

So, i dont get the fizzer until friday but have modded another airbox..... My thoughts about it was to not cut the velocity stack in the front. Put kedo filters in the front and two velocity stacks above the velocity stacks :-) (picture says it all)
The billet stacks are from italy...and they long for mid punch.



Other i got them to put a full black widow system on it. Been fiddling with a PCV and autotune here at home but had to get a CAN cable and terminator because some ebay sellers are effed! Got a healtech ES elim. AIS plates, 16T & DV8R have sent me some smaller secondary flies..... And i get the bike on friday *lol*


Saludos!

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