My front pads are rattling around in the calipers on my 2012 FZ1N. Ive done 1800 miles and am using the bike for work everey day. When I go over a bump they rattle and clonk. If I take them out and copper grease the back and edges I'm hoping this will cure the problem. Its still under warranty at the moment so worse case it can go back. (I Don't really want the knobheads who did the 1st service and f***ed it up touching my bike really though!)
I just wondered if anybody else has noticed this problem on their bike?  :rolleyes

Greetings all : )

After 20 years as a bike mechanic, and living a bike related lifestyle, I gave it all up about 7yrs ago to get married for the 2nd time and start a new life.

Big mistake!

So here I am, on to my 2nd divorce, living in a spare room and wondering what next. What else could it be, really?

Yes, the '98 Fazer (damage repairable) bought 23rd May 2012 is in the back yard, front end already stripped out and being checked over, rear plastics are being 'welded' back together in the kitchen. Engine is up and running nicely and the hunt is on for the new headlamps etc to tidy up the front.

Why the Fazer? When you have seen the abuse these bikes can survive, and the fun they can offer, they are perfect allround choice.

Expected OTR is end of June, then a few good shakedowns and off we go to the Bulldog. Happy days are here again : )

Will be there for the Jubilee week...do drop by for a cuppa Dept 53

I'm back on the bike for the summer, it was laid up for a month waiting for new tyres (or at least money for new tyres). Gave them a good run in over the past week but haven't been happy with the bike. Mostly commuting so not had many decent runs. Today I 'got lost' and took a 50 mile shortcut. The engine was noisey and I could 'feel' the chain wasn't quite right. I figured it was time to adjust the chain so just went out to sort it out. It was only then I realised  the chain was totally over tightened. I've sorted it now but christ knows if I have done the engine damage. This must have been done when the new tyre was put on. Last time the same company sold me new rubber the set the tyre pressures up wrong so the front was far higher than the rear. Took me a few days to figure out why the handling was terribel - thought it was just new rubber. As far as I am concerned its two stirkes and they are out = annoying to have to travel out of the area to a new shop but I won't trust these guys again. Should I tell them or would I be wasting my time?

Hey there , I just got my fazer 04 (blue) about 2 weeks ago ,so I'm kinda new to it and as I was searching for what brand of tires to buy because I need new ones . I stumbled upon this forum and seemed interesting and I joined so I can learn a thing or two

As im going to Germany nxt week i thought id treat myself to some tyres and so brought a set of these METZELER ROADTEC Z8 INTERACT at a good price, and just wondered if anyone has tried these at all.

Dave 

Is it normal to have to give a tiny bit of throttle when starting from cold? She starts no problem when warm but needs just a blip of throttle to get it working by itself when cold.

All parts available, need everything gone, call 07545586223

Engine £250


Frame with private plate "R13 GOO" (looks like RB 600) log book all there £400



Carbs £60


Front disks £50


Front calipers £70


Forks £50


Yokes with ignition switch and key £30


Clocks £25


Swing arm £30


Rear shock £60


Rear caliper £30


Seat £15


Tail light £10


Wiring loom complete £40


Stainless headers £100


rear set £50 for both



rear pegs £25



Front and rear wheel £100 (minus the tyres)

anything else, txt me, to much to list.
Everythings a bit dusty from lying, all in a good serviceable condition

NO FAIRINGS, NO HEADLIGHTS, NO MIRRORS, NO TANK
Other pics of some bits and bobs

reluctantly selling up first off we have a
57 plate gen 2 fz1 s
1980 miles from new
fsh tax and mot
standard exept for a r+g tail tidy and r+g crash bungs,braided front brake lines
its in new condition not a mark on it
can provide pics
£4900 ono

arrow race can with baffle fully legal with it fitted comes with a custom made link pipe incorperating the exup valve £200

power comander 3 with fitting instructions £150

ventura pack rack with the fitting arms missing 1 nurled fitting bolt but a 6mm bolt will fit £80

chinese short adjustable levers in gold pazzo copys brand new unused£20

tinted double bubble screen done 200 miles no scratches  £20

renthal 16 tooth front sprocket brand new unused £10

supersprox gold with black centre alloy and steel rear sprocket 47 tooth fitted once but never used (needs an extra link with standard front sprocket) £20

yamaha gel comfort front seat used for 1000 miles as new £100

tribo seat rear seat cover stops your pillion sliding around £10

hagon rear shock with spare heavier spring done aprox 1500 miles £150

renthal fat bars with renthal bar ends with adaptors to fit into your risers bars are same colour as gen 2 bars silver £50

r+g lower engine case sliders new unused £20

k+n filter to fit gen 2 fz1 s done 1500 miles £20

all items that require posting prices are plus post at cost

Why commuting by motorcycle is good for everyone.

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