wanted / decent rear shock for a gen 1 fazer thou,after market or std

Need a little favour from fazer owners on here, what is the dimension at the widest point of the bike, presuming thats the handlebars or mirrors? and also the nose to tail dimension as im sorting some storage shed for when I finally get round to buying a bike.. im a bit limited on space though so I need to know whats gonna be comfortable shed size to get the bike in and me back out...


thanks 

Hi to all,i have been trying to get a 2000 fzs 600 working that had stood outside in a garden for three years,open to the elements.After cleaning the carbs,changing the plugs + new battery & putting another non rusty petrol tank on it,it now starts,the mileage on the clock,is over 117,000,does this sound right for a year 2000 bike,or is it possible the clocks may have gone nuts from sitting outside in the damp.Any advice would be great
danyboy................

Hi to everyone,just found this great fazer forum,i hope to be able to learn as much as ppossible about these bikes & also try to help other people with advice
regards danyboy...........

high folks, my gen 1 shock knackered. bit skint at moment, anyone got a decent original shock, low mileage if poss. I know, not asking for much am I?? :o

Hello to all

Got delivery of my new bike being a FZ1 last week.  Traded in my XJ6 for a bigger bike, also it was one of those deals you just cannot refuse.

One week old and had the 600 mile service done yesterday.  Still waiting for my MIVV exhaust to be delivered, damn the postal service is slow, well to slow for my patience  :lol

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Hi
I got a  600 99 year model, for about 4 years. I need to change the chain and sprockets.The old chain did not last very long (DID O-ring chain). I changed the front sprocket, put a new nut ( nut and new washer and ). my new chain `t  so I mount the rear wheel, because I need to move bike from the middle of my garage, and then noticed that the front and rear sprocket are  misalignment like on the diagram, only in my case rear sprocket is moved to the the swing arm!:
Front and rear sprocket are not in line.Rear sprocket escapes to the outside for the entire thickness of front sprocket.I have checked everything on the rear wheel, all the spacers and  according to the manual.
I notice that the front sprocket was really eaten on the inside.

Do any of you have checked this, or is it just another factory error?  maybe this is somehow connected with the problem of losing of the front sprocket and washer?

When the chain on the engine in it is hard to see but now as clear as day.
Can someone check on this on your .

Thank You

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hi all have engine crash bars in black for a 2000 model fzs600, any reasonable offer considered

I have just put this on MCN site but not showing yet so thought I would mention it here too.
This bike has been my pride & joy for the last 3 years but since owning the Fazer I'm finding it a bit too "focused" for my needs. I will try to keep this as short as possible but there's a lot to tell about it.
I have receipts for engine work done by TTS in Silverstone for the sum of £2350.00! The work included new main bearing shells (bike had only done 10K at the time), bigger pistons, K&N filter, Dynojet kit, gas flowed head & 2 exhaust systems. The system fitted is an Akrapovic stainless 4-1 with a shortened carbon end can. I have dyno print out from TTS showing 135bhp at the wheel & 75ft-lbs of torque. It pulls fine at low revs but I would still describe the power delivery as being a bit "all or nothing" compared with the Fazer. The exhaust note needs to be heard in order to fully appreciate it.
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Bike has now done 34K. It would appear that I have done roughly 8K of those. I have every previous mot certificate to back up mileage. Just put 12 months tax & mot on it last week. I was going to use this & the Fazer this year but can't justify the expense & time required to keep 2 bikes on the road so this one has to go. Not one for getting attached to bikes usually but this has been a really tough decision for me.  :'(
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It has a Veto + alarm/immobiliser fitted & I have 2 key fobs, both with new batteries. Other extras include crash bungs, carbon frame protectors (rare as hens teeth & probably more expensive!), tinted screen, braided brake hose front & rear, uprated fork springs & mini indicators with white lenses to match the bike. I have recently (last week) stripped, cleaned & balanced the carbs. The bike now runs better than it ever has since I have owned it. Oil & filter was changed last year, I have done less than 200 miles since. plugs were changed last week. Rear tyre has done about 1500 miles, chain & sprockets are like new. I also replaced the regulator/rectifier unit last year.

There are some very & I mean very minor marks to the bodywork here & there but generally I would describe it as being a very tidy bike, regardless of age. Castrol paint scheme gets plenty of attention out & about.
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Front tyre tread is a bit low & brake fluid could do with being changed but that's all I can think of on the negative side.
If anyone is interested they can message me for my contact details on here please. I am in Redditch, Worcestershire. I have advertised it for £1850.00 so that's pretty much what I will take for it. Thanks for taking the time to read all of this. Sorry if it is a bit long winded.

me & my lady are seriously looking to emigrate to New Zealand in about 18 months / 2 years time.

I know its along time off but i was after anyones advice, more about biking but other opinions welcomed
I have a 02 600 Fazer,
a) should I export it or try and find one out there?
b) are the roads suitable for it? or should I be looking for a different style of bike?