On startup my downpipes 3 & 4 seem to heat up ALOT faster than 1 & 2 i can't hear any blowing of any sort and i've only recently changed the plugs.

Is this normal or would it suggest carbs balanced? Bike runs find and seems to jump 100-200rpm on idle.

Well not long since back from an epic journey starting with a 24 hrs ferry to Santander, south past Madrid to Torrevieja (mates villa) up through the Pyrenees, France where l just had to call in on the 24hr LeMans circuit. You could feel the motorsport heritage there but l didn t have a lot of time spare as l continued north to Saint Lo northern France to visit my aunt/uncle, a few days later its the ferry home Cherbourg to Poole for a 300 mile trip north to Manchester  :eek Still the old Hornet went well, clocking up around 2300miles taking it to 63000 miles now. Seems to be dealing with age better than me !  :lol

I was riding home from my euro trip the other day through Winsford in Cheshire when set back from the road in a well to do area l spotted a red phone box. Nothing unusual about that you think  :rolleyes well take a look at the pic attached (if l've uploaded it right). Bring a whole new meaning to looking for information, plenty of that in there but no actual phone !  :rollin

Over the years, I've learned that every forum has an argumentative know it all. 

:lol  Does this one?  :lol

I've noticed on a few parts/accessory sites that they differentiate between 01-03 and 04-05 FZS1000's.  Why?

I changed my oil and filter yesterday and I thought I'd check the pilot air screws (2 1/2 turns out "03" model) the outer ones aren't to bad and the LHS inner one is awkward but does anyone have any good tips on how to get to the inner RHS one?

Cheers Andy

Hi,
New to the forum.

I want to put myself of the map, but can't seem to get it to work. Can someone please help.

Cheers

S

Hi,

I just picked up a very tidy FZS600, in red/black/white from 2002. Its the least rare bike I have ever owned, and I am really enjoying it!

I live in Pau, in the south of France. So if you are ever in the area and in need of a cup of tea give me a shout.

Cheers

Stephen

I'm new to bike mechanics, so am looking for some advice.

I've not ridden for a number of years and have had my Fazer for a couple of weeks now. To me it appears that the back brake is weak, and from reading on here out might have a sticky piston.

I want to know how I can confirm this, without having to strip it down too much. I need the bike to be useable, so can't take things apart unless I have the parts to put back again. If it's knackered and I need seals, pistons etc. I'd rather keep the money and put it toward a blue spot caliper.

Also, what's the average price for the caliper these days?

i'm after a silver slotted clutch cable adjuster nut that threads into the handle mount, original and unmodified. can anyone help?