Brought a set of stainless brake lines for my FZ6 which came as two long lines obviously meant to the joined at the master cylinder and run to each front caliper. Also short on for the rear

Went to get them fixed today in the bike shop and he wouldnt  :eek

The OEM brake line goes from the master cylinder to the nearside caliper where it is bracketed and then over the mudguard with a clip with a short brake line to the offside caliper where it isnt bracketed

He says that if he fits the twin lines the offside one will flop about as there is no bracket and may cause an accident.

Seem to recall when I had them fitted to my old FZS6 they just used a couple of zippy ties to hold the two brake lines together and it was never queried on subsequent MOT's etc

Any advice from bike mechanics out there?  :o :\

Hello all - returning to motorcycling after 20 years in a few weeks time. Had motorbikes since I was 17 but had to give up due to rising costs. Now I'm an OAP insurance seems to have come down to an affordable level. Have got the first offer on a relation's Fazer 600 S2a which I hope to rest drive soon. Really looking forward to it.

All my own doing. I finally chopped my Fazer in for a new CBR600F. I know, I know, please dont berate me. I am sad enough as it is. While the Honda is a great bike it does seem to lack the character of the old Fazer. All see everywhere now is Fazer's, are they ganging up on me!
I shall never forget Goldie, especially that last time at Brands when we ate loads of far newer, faster bikes for breakfast (yes, I know it's not a race......).
To whoever gets hold of my old bike, please look after it, and it'll serve you well.
Slimted
Looking for a good con FZS.........

Hello peeps, recently whilst doing an oil change and using the correct removal tool it rounded off the end of the filter. Am wondering whether I should have let it cool down more before trying to remove it or the obvious and not nip it up so tight :\  but the damage has been done now so has anyone also had this problem and how did you get round it ? Please don't tell me to stick a screwdriver in it.

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Hi Friends,
Has anyone fitted an S P engg: exhaust on your FZ6 ? i basically need to know the db noise level when installed. I was impressed with the exhaust when i heard it on youtube. Spoke to S P engg : but they say it is loud and they haven't checked it themselves.

As I am interested in doing few track days noise level is a concern.

so if anyone has an idea please do share...i own an 08 fz6 s2 (naked)

ride safe..

tx
denson

has anyone got a bike grips controller hanging around they dont need as mines broken

From MCN:

Quote:A petition has been set up to fight the planned parking charges for bikes on the streets of Matlock Bath, Derbyshire’s motorcycling Mecca.

Sheffield Motorcycle Centre (SMC) have started the online petition, approved by Derbyshire County Council, which requires 7,500 signatures to force a re-think and keep parking free on Matlock Bath’s North and South parades.

The village is one of the most popular destinations for bikers in the country, attracting thousands every month in summer, however, the council plans to bring in on-street parking charges for all vehicles on the North and South Parades, the areas usually full of bikes.

Apparently so according to the news.

Time for a sale?

Morning,


My current thinking (no pun intended) is this..


iPhone to normal USB cable, USB cable to USB cigarette lighter adapter (5V output), this then goes into the Cigarette lighter socket (12V).


The -ve I'm thinking GND of the battery but where's the best place for the +ve?  I thought either the +ve side of the Headlight fuse or the Ignition fuse, I only want power to the cable when the key is turned after all.


Any ideas, recommendations, personal experience?  I'm a complete beginner when it comes to bike wiring so a comment like "just wire it into the starter relay" will get the same comprehension from me as it would do from my cat... :lol

Has anyone any recommendations on what to torque the front sprocket upgraded 12mm nut too?
Ive read leave it at the original 70NM but some say go to 90NM.
Shitting myself that it wont be tight enough at 70, but worried ill strip the threads at 90 :eek