Hello to all from (sometimes) sunny Cornwall! Well - my subject is a little premature as I'm awaiting a dealer phonecall to tell me my new Fazer8 is ready for collection (should be this week), and let my '55 SV650S go...meanwhile, I'll have a good gander at the forums!

To answer my own question about a problem with a sticking throttle. It would not snap back when released.

I tried to oil the cable at first and this worked briefly but then it got sticky again. On the advice from a mate I removed the bar grip gave it a good clean and then sprayed some silicone on the handlebar and in the grip/throttle. This seems to have done the trick.

When I first looked inside the grip it looked very clean but it would seem that it was grease/dirt that was making it stick.

Might help someone with the same problem.

The following theory was expounded following the consumption of several pints of real ale (Stella) in my local hostelry. The exup valve causes back pressure at low (sub 5000) rpm engine speeds, this in turn prevents unburnt fuel from exiting the exhaust due to valve overlap. At high rpm there is no time for the incoming mixture to get to the exhaust valve. This is the reason for the exceptionally good fuel consumption of my Gen 1, and a good reason for not removing the exup. Any comments most welcome.

Hi i have a yamaha 1998 fazer , id like to change the standard handle bars for renthal bars. Does anyone know if this is an easy job, plus would i need to change anything else on bike? would they foul the fairing when turning etc. Long term i would like to change to a street fighter look, does anyone also know how u go about this , with getting parts etc

Hi all

Just got my 134 k gen1 recovered 550 miles due to rear wheel bearing failure!!!

got mcn atricle on how to replace and mates have also told me ( in general terms not for fazer specifically).

Cannot remove existing bearings with a large screwdriver head and hammer, i.e. whacking handle of screwdriver with hammer with bottom of screwdriver on lip of inside of bearing ( circlip and oil seals are out )..any ideas what i am doing wrong please?

Thanks guys

Hi all i have a 2003 fazer 600 that the headlight beam points the wrong way is there any cheap ways i can cure this without having to buy a new headlight ie ; tape on headlight ,beam benders
any help is most welcome

just read the ram mount post, i hope these help

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just bought a mixed colant from halfords, noticed is suitable or ally engines however is red and my cooolant was green. should this e ok?

love the forum so far
just ordered my 600 fzs and should take delivery next week
can't wait !

hi all
love this forum
just ordered my first 600 fazer and i can't wait to take delivery next week !
the first thing i'll need to do though is drop the seat height being a bit short in the leg !
how easy is this to do, and how do you do it ?
thanks