I have a spare set of headstock bearings (upper and lower) if anyone is interested?  Will fit Fazer 1000 - not the FZ1.

When fitting my SatNav mount, I got my voltmeter and removed the seat to find a convenient ignition-switched source. I should have just gone straight into the lighting circuit, but being lazy, I noticed that there was a connector quite close to the battery, so I tested the voltage reading from it and sure enough, 0v with no ignition and 12v with ignition on. Perfect!! So I made a joint into the wire and fitted my SatNav.

A few days later, I decided to have a full day out on the bike and connected the SatNav to its mount. With the ignition on, the charging symbol lit up and off I went on my journey. Somewhere in the Lake District, I moved into an area I'd never visited before and kinda got lost. So I pulled over to plot a destination on the SatNav only to find out that the low-battery symbol was flashing!! I couldn't understand it because when I'd set off, it was charging.

Anyway, I set off riding again and noticed that occasionally (and very briefly) the charging symbol would reappear. It was infuriating. I pulled over to the kerb and yes, it was definately on. As I pulled away, it went off. Pull over to the kerb - it started charging again. WTF???

I then realised what was happening - the charging symbol was coming on when I was stationary with the clutch pulled in. As soon as I moved off and released the clutch, the charging ceased. I had obviously tapped into the circuit which detects if the clutch is pulled in  :lol

What a dumbass  :rolleyes .  Sorted now.

coming home last night and as i come into a roundabout i can hear a loud clattering noise. at first i thought my chain had stretched and was thrashing about but it was ok. could it be the clutch?

Hi, new to the forum. (and coincidently new to hertfordshire)

Just bought a gen 1 fazer 1000, and thus far absolutely loving her.  Upgraded from an SV650, and soooo glad I made the change.

Vergey

why would a 2004 bike (tuning forks on the tank, lights on) have an early set of clocks on it (no odd mph numbers)?
is the mileage stored on the ecu or the odo.
wouldn't want to point my mate towards a lemon.
that is all!

After reading the words of encouragement on this site, I have just ordered a pair of front wheel bearings for my 2004 23k miles Fazer. Does this seem premature for new bearings? The symptom was a bit of 'notchiness' when cornering. No play evident on the front wheel bit I can hear a 'ticking' when I spin the wheel with the calipers removed.
Prices do vary dramatically on fleabay but I ordered from bikebearings in the end.


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I was given a carb balancer a few months back for free,one of the older type with dials,so i decided today to balance the carbs.Everything was easy to do but locating the adjuster screw for the carbs on the left hand side was a nightmare,I literally spent ten minutes looking for it using a decent torch!I had looked at the pictures on Pats motorcycle page but still found it difficult to locate.
Now I `ve managed I`m happy with the results,the tickover is smoother and the engine seems to be smoother at low revs now.
Has anyone found an easy way to locate the screws? I was going to put a dab of white paint on them but I didn`t have a brush small enough or long enough to reach,I had enough trouble finding a screwdriver that would reach.

for sale, givi monorack with pannier rails to fit gen1 fazer1000, 2001-2005, it is in vertually as new condition with all fittings & instructions. i bought this of a forum member earlear this year who had only used it a couple of times and due to a change of plan it is now not needed, i paid £100 for it so this is wot i am selling it for, it can be collected or i will post at cost, ring me on 07761439600,
Chris

1989 YAMAHA  RED XJ 600 CHEAP BIKE FULL MOT XJ600 READY TO GO 2ND BIKE/COMMUTER

just found out that the person who had my bike before me has changed the colour from gold to blue ,


want to change it back to gold ,anyone know any good shops in manchester to get the right shad of gold for a


gen 1 1999 fazer 600 ?