Hi all,


I'm back on a Gen 1 600 Fazer 10 years after owning my first (a gold gen1 600 which I absolutely loved).


I've had numerous bikes including (a Yamaha YB100, Kawasaki ER-5, Yamaha RD 250, Honda XR-250, Honda CBR 600F, Triumph Daytona 955i, Aprilia RS 125, Ducati Monster M750) but I think the Fazer is the bike I've probably missed most.


A month into ownership of this one I can remember what all the fuss was about first time around - quick, comfortable, and so forgiving. I only bought it as a commuter really, but found myself having a hoot on Sunday doing 200 miles to Kirby Lonsdale, Hawes, & Leyburn.


I'm well pleased with my bike which although not a minter by any means I got as a bit of a bargain. New tyres, a better sounding exhaust, and a radiator guard are on my shopping list.






Really like the site by the way, loads of good info and knowledgeable people on here.


Alex 

Hi, I have a 2000 W FZS600 Fazer, ive had it since Feb, lovely bike all been running fine, I went to Silverstone on it a couple of weeks ago and got very wet! Ive used it a few times since without problem until a couple of days ago, i got my gear on and went out, so i thought............
It would not start. Turns over very fast but is not firing. So I took my gear off and took my seat off and checked the connectors where the loop is for immobilisers etc ( I dont have immobiliser) all looks ok, maybe ive got something wet?
try again, nope, again, instant fire and it runs. so i go out and do about 10 miles, just as im pulling into my road on the way back it dies, i tried restarting and it just turned over again. So i pushed it home and started checking the obvious.
Battery is good, it seems to be getting fuel, well it was when i was out, Ive just changed the spark plugs as they were cheap enough, air filter is new.
turned it over and it started instantly, turn it off, then it doesn't start again.
It seems to have been very hit and miss the last few days, it starts then it doesnt.
So i ask, what could it be, moisture somewhere? a dodgy ignition coil? however i find it strange that it either runs or doesnt, when it does its fine, no misfires or anything, could a dodgy coil pack cause the instant failure and refusal to start?
I have read very very similar stories on the net but with no conclusions, if anyone has had this problem, did it just go away or di they find a fix.
Any help would be appreciated, Id rather not have to take her to the dealer!
How can i check things?
thanks in advance
Dave.

Hi all, Im Dave from MK, I passed my test this year in the snow and ice, learnt the basics on a Yamaha Dragstar 125 then upon passing I purchased a FZS 600 Fazer on a W plate. lovely bike although I am having an issue now with starting and cutting out. I shall run a seperate post on that, hopefully someone can help,  looking forward to communicating with you all.  Dave.

Hi , i am Bill from Herefordshire,


i have been visiting this site for a few months and have now gained acess,


I have just had my fzs1 gen 2 2008 delivered, done 5 miles up the road,cant wait for the weekend to try it out.


Good reading your post, quite alot of information and help around.



This has replaced my old vfr 750,


The riding position is just what i wanted,and high screen,heated grips,very very pleased. :b

Ebay Listing:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160855044446?s...883wt_1185

The bike is in Crewe, Cheshire. 10 mins from Junctions 16 and 17 of the M6.
I am the owner of the bike. It is registered in my name and can be viewed at the same address as the V5 Registration Document.



This will be the 3rd bike I've sold through eBay and ALL the previous buyers are still speaking to me :o ) 100% Feedback.....



I've only had my pride and joy since March this year. However, due to a marriage split in May, I need to sell in order to get a car for when I have my daughters.
It was bought from a Honda main dealer and had everything done pre-sale to see the bike through to March next year.

The following was done in March this year...
It was serviced and fully checked over for the MOT.
MOT'd til March 2013
New front pads. Tons left in them
New Maxxis Supermaxx front and rear tyres. I'd never heard of the make but after doing 2500 miles in ALL weathers, I can't fault them and there's still bags of life left in them.
EXUP stripped and greased. Cables adjusted
I have since fitted...
Fender Extender
Hein Gericke Heated Grips
12v Socket
Optimate lead.
ALL OF THESE WILL BE STAYING ON THE BIKE
I have JUST carried out another oil change.

There are 3 previous owners to me. The owner before me had it for 8 years.

When I say totally reliable I MEAN it. I would go anywhere on this bike tomorrow without hesitation.
The bike starts first time EVERYTIME. It then runs, rides and pulls hard EXACTLY as it should.
All electrics are spot on.



There was no documented service history with the bike when I bought it. It didn't put me off though as no bike would get to 10 years old and still look this good if it hadn't been well maintained.
I was also buying it from a Honda main dealer who know more about bikes than me and they were clearly confident enough to sell it.
I do have all the old MOT's though to help verify the mileage.



In Summary:
2002 (02 Reg.)
32500 miles
MOT March 2013
Tax til end Sept 2012
HPI clear on all counts
Semi synthetic oil change JUST done, again.
TOTALLY reliable
Buy it, ride it, enjoy it.... needs nothing til March 2013.
Just a brilliant solid, honest bike


Youtube Video Here:  Yamaha FZS1000 Fazer 1000 For Sale on Ebay This video was made and all pics were done on Sunday 29th July 2012. This is the bike as it is right now.

hi everyone me is a newone, just got my full licence and have bought a fzs 600. thinking of fitting a scotoil, are they any good, cheers.

from last weekend when the weather was a bit naff (for a change)

Basically bored and decided to take a few close up pics in the garage, room at a premium with all the kids toys around.















Please give critique, should get more practise really but enjoy it anyways.

Steve.

Hi

I'm planning a trip to Scotland at the end of September. I will be travelling from Worcestershire to Ullapool to meet up with some peeps. I've roughly planned a trip but I'm looking for as much info as I can.

Going to travel up from Worcestershire to Dumbarton on the first day, M5 & M6 motorway then I will get off and go via Dumfries, Kilmarnock before hitting the M77. (I HATE motorways so I thought this would break up the journey?)

Then Dumbarton up past Loch Lomond, A83 to Inveraray, A85 to have a look at Oban then North up to Fort William. I might keep going (especially if the weather is bad) up to Inverness (meant to be nice?)

Then up to Applecross, or across if I end up in Inverness. The Applecross loop is 34miles (ish), how long realistically does it take to ride the loop?

This is where my plans get (even more) vague.  :o

I want to go to harris & Lewis so was thinking of camping on Skye after Applcross. Then catching the ferry (early in the morn) over to Tarbet which I believe to be £13. Then heading back from Stornaway to Ullapool the day after (but in the afternoon) which I believe to be £21.

Every one says that Harris & Lewis are beautiful. My mate says I shouldn’t bother going over unless spending a good few days there, but I don’t have the time…plus its more of an adventure if a boat is involved. 

Going to spend a rest day in Ullapool, is there anything really there? (I will know some people there mind ya)

Next day it's off for a circular ride along Durness & the north coast.

Then it’s the home leg. Thinking of going from Ullapool, past Inverness to Elgin. Then south to Perth through the Cairngorms Nation Park (the road that goes via Tomintol & Braemar). I will stay somewhere between Perth and Stirling.

Then motorway back down to Worcestershire.

I would love to spend 2 or 3 weeks and fully explore but I don’t have the time so I'm looking at making the most of my trip and seeing some great views, towns, beaches, roads (some gravel tracks would be nice as im taking my Tenere).

Would also like to go to a Whiskey Distillery, any recommendations? Went to the scotch experience in Edinburgh, but that was a tasting and I will be on my bike.  :'(

Any advice would be great. Cheap places to stay? Towns to vist? Roads to ride? Realsitc mileage per day……anything!!

Thanks

I've just notice the exhaust can is blowing near the front, at the bottom. I've only had the bike a month, so can't be sure if it's always done it, or if it's only just started.


On close inspection, there are 2 small (1mm) holes, one on the front end, and one underneath. Their location suggest that they might be intentional holes, (possibly for drainage?) but I'm not sure as I have no experience in this area.


Should the holes be there?  If not, what material is the original end can? Can it be repaired, or does it need replacing?

Only just got a Gen 1 Fazer 1000 and looking into security for it. Was planning a chain and lock to a clamp on the garage floor and probably a disc lock for ease when riding.
Was expecting to find plenty info out there on best type of locks and how they rate but really struggling....
I have the ride magazine test from August 2008 edition but quick frankly since they wouldn't actually recommend any of them, where do I go from here?


Any suggestions welcome either to a quality lock/chain set that's worth the cash or better still any review data which discusses the pros/cons of each set up.


BTW, scoring best on the ride test data was the OXFORD XL HARDCORE but even then it scored 9/30 and succumbed in 3 mins 20 secs without power tools...[size=78%]


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