Just introudcing myself - I'm a new boy to this Forum so if the message ends suddenly its because I hit the wrong key.!!
Been riding on and off since I was 16 (long time ago) - and the current bike is a ''58 Reg Fazer FZ1A (whats the Gen1 ) part I keep seeing??
Bike is RED and is the match of the one shown in the Forum Logo as far as I can see. Bought in January this year and still loving it.
I live in Morden Surrey and don't see too many Fazers around here.  Where you all from ?
Old un

Just sold my Land Rover so I've been checking out ebay and the like for a replacement car, I stumbled on this one... check out the finance package!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Focus-C-M...3f171d0402
Cash price £5995, total amount payable £11121.47  :eek  Who the hell needs a car so desparately that they'll pay double what it's worth?  It's no wonder the country is broke if people will take out credit like this  :rolleyes

i found this yesterday looking for summat else 20 quid posted

shortens the shift movment

Does anyone know of a bigger fuel tank for a 2002 fazer 1000,
I did see a mod being done to a tank online but cant find it now.

HI just to say hello and i have a 2002 fzs1000 fazer and have owned it 5 years,

I have had this bike for around 12 months since passing my big bike test last year.


It has been an excellent starter big bike being quick and economical with a commanding riding position (more about this later). I serviced it in April ready for the summer season so new oil and filter and fresh plugs. It was MOT'd last month and went through with no advisories. I replaced both tyres about 800 miles ago with Bridgestone Battlax BT023 which transformed the bike tbh - it stopped the squirming about on the tyres that it seemed to do on the BT021's previously fitted.


The bike has some desirable mods which make riding it and keeping it clean that bit easier: Oxford heated grips, carbon Pyramid rear hugger, fenda extenda, double bubble screen, Givi rear rack and plate (will be keeping the topbox) a belly pan which shows signs of light scuffs on both sides (not dropped whilst I have had the bike!). Stainless radiator cover. I removed the downpipes in April when I serviced the bike and wire brushed them, then painted them with VHT black.


So why am I selling it? I am now doing about 50 miles per day and I am finding it aggravates my back problem - I have bought some Renthal 758's (£30) and stainless bar ends (£25) to try and get into a different position but still find that my back is getting twinges.


I have tried my cousins VFR and found this suited my back much better so I am going to look for one of those. I think it is a combination of my frame and my back issue that is causing the discomfort. A mate has a Fazer and has ridden it daily for about 6 years with no back problems at all.


Anyway, the bike is red and black and looks nice and presentable when cleaned although it does have the usual marks you would expect from a 14 year old bike. The wheels are very tidy (I saw a few with chipped/bubbling paint when I looked for this one).
Just under 19,000 miles which is backed by a wad of MOT's and some history from previous owners of which there have only been three.
I get around 53 mpg commuting which includes B roads, a stretch of dual carriageway and about 4-5 miles in the city (Nottingham)


The bike goes, corners and stops well and it very trustworthy for a new rider.


I can talk about a deal if you are interested as I would like £1,300 as it stands or I can remove the bars, screen and rack and sell for £1,200. The tax runs out at the end of this month but I could tax at cost for a buyer (£55).


At this price I don't see how you could lose money on this as a first bike if you run it for a year and sell it next spring or you could keep it an it will go on for years (I have seen Fazers with 90k on them!)


Drop me a PM or call me on 07813 847812.


Located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 - near Junction 29 of the M1 - I can talk about delivery options (such as I ride it to you and you pay the petrol and return train fare?)

FOR SALE £995 NO OFFERS.

Fazer 600

Year 2002

Silver

32200

MOT 17 Feb 2013

TAX 31 Dec 2012

Service History
Serviced @ 29906 (when bought)

Scotoiler (not working? have oil!)

Sola-Larm fitted 2 X Fobs  2 X keys

2 Former Keepers on logbook

I have owned the bike since Jan 2009 and only covered 2100
miles in my ownership. Selling due to relocation & lack of use.
The bike would benefit from a service and a clean!!
Bike is located in Worcester, West Midlands.
Now needs front brake lever due to dropping it in
the back garden!!
Back brake needs adjustment or new pads?

Viewing welcome £995 NO OFFERS.

Chris 07870 486 132

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just tried fitting a Hyperpro steering damper and found it wont fit - the piston rod makes contact with the flat handlebars as you turn left. Question: is there a mounting kit that sits lower than the one pictured (there's plenty of room i think - the one supplied was the Hyperpro SD Mounting Kit) or is the only solution higher bars?

or only turning right... (thought I'd get that in, saving you the agg.)

cheers!
S

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Hi all,  I'm about 600 miles into my return to biking after 15 years off, Loving it, but still settling in.  I have good confidence in the dry, but I'm really struggling when the roads are wet.  I know it's all in my head, and that I could probably ride to almost the same level as I do in the dry, but when it comes to it I find myself slowing too much and not leaning properly into the corners.  It just doesn't feel right.


Any tips on how I can get over this, and start riding properly whatever the road condition?

My biek has now stood in my garage since june last year, and it's looking likely it'll still be there in spring 2013. I don't hvae any inclination to mot it for this season with the weather being so pants. So, the question is, what sort of damage could it be doing? I think there's a bit of fuel in there, but probably not much. Ta.