Hi all, new to the site, only been a FZS 600 owner for a short time, 9 months in fact. Bike is a mint Y reg, 10k mileage and no problems up to now.

I have no idea how long the battery has been on the bike and sort of guessed it may be shot after the winter. I charged it up and the bike ran fine but then it went flat again after standing for a fortnight. It was then charged up and I went to the local battery expert shop who has all the testing gear, although I was a bit dubious he was more car expert than bike! He reckons the battery is okay but after riding for 1 mile and doing the ten minute test (starting the bike around 5 /6 times, it would then not turn the starter and I had to jump it?!

I am a bit confused really at how quickly the battery power was lost. My old FZR 1000 would still turn over and start if I didn`t use it for months and could easily start up for numerous times in a ten minute period. Here are my questions I hope I can get answers to.

1, The bike is fitted with a immobiliser, how long would it take for this to drain the battery if not used?
2, If the battery is okay, will it be the generator or how do I know if the regulator/rectifier is also okay?
3, I have heard the charging system on the earlier bikes is not too clever anyway , is this correct?

I would really appreciate any help experienced owners could give. I`ll happily spend money to sort it, just don`t want to get the wrong replacement parts :rolleyes .

I have a small leak coming from the top nut of my left fork and its an expensive part.


I'm therefore on the hunt for a replacement fork.


If anyone is breaking a fazer 1000 then please let me know.

Blue with silver engine. Mint bike, 2300 miles. Stored in heated garage. Will have new MOT. Currently on SORN. A few subtle extras, Yam belly pan, Ivanised, R1 lever mod, GTR risers. Pm for pictures. £4100 ovno

Well my bike passed the mot test this week, in fact I haven't had a bike fail (although I do check them over) unlike cars I've had maybe only 50% to 75% pass rate, the car failed on emissions this time due to exhaust leaking.

What is your pass rate????????

spend some of the evening perusing the content of youtube as usual
came across this little jem !
whatever bike you ride, this is a must watch (not made by me)
PERCEPTION - Reasons NOT to ride...or are there?

Ordered a 25mm jack up kit and just finished fitting it.
Wasn't sure if it was wise to do it after work as I could have buggered it up and left myself without wheels for the morning.
Anyway, all went well with no dramas and I quite enjoyed doing it. Even cleaned and re-greased bolts, bushes and bearings.
Old dog bones centre of hole to centre of hole were 144mm. New ones c2c were 140mm.
Just sitting on the bike, suspension feels a touch firmer (good) but not ridden it yet.


If I'm honest, I'm a little underwhelmed as I can't see any real difference to the profile of the bike and my feet seem to touch the ground to the same degree as before, so can you guys spot the difference?


Before and after shots below (not necessarily in the right order). Didn't replicate camera angle very well though, sorry.

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eBay ad here. 50mm slip on and link pipe for 98-03 Fazer 600 but can would obviously fit other bikes though link pipe probably wouldn't be suitable.

Was going to change the oil tonight but opened a bottle of red wine instead 

Hey folks,


I'm new here and I don't even own a Fazer!!  It's ok though, my missus does. 


2003 FZS600 in blue - 22k miles.  Lovely bike, so much so that I'm considering jacking in my Honda Firestorm and getting an FZS1000 for myself!


Anyways, I'll be mainly posting in the technical section as this one appears to have suffered from the traditional Fazer disappearing front sprocket trick...  :rolleyes


Matt.

Has anyone used EBC organic brake pads ?  any feed bck on quality would be great. Any other suggestions on brakes? Know brembo are supposed to be the best but too pricey at min.  :lol