Well my fazers allways been abnormanlly clunky one high rev first to second later its as smooth as a nut  :rolleyes

Hi all,


My 98 FZS started to leak fuel about a month ago, I stripped off the tank and carbs and found a tiny split in the (now brittle) pipe to the carbs so I replaced all of the original pipes with good quality fuel hose. This cured the problem for a few weeks but I now have the same problem occurring again  :eek  SO today I took it all apart again and took the carbs apart to look for potential problems but everything looked ok so I put it back together and went for a run: no leaks on the run but it did have a period of spluttering which cleared. I thought I had solved the issue so put the bike away, however,  checking it an hour or so later the bottom of the float chambers are dripping petrol and it now seems the fuel pump has given up the ghost as it has stopped ticking........I hope this is a coincidence and it is something I have dislodged which is stopping it running (will be checking this tomorrow)


So the main question is: has anyone experienced leaky carbs and what was the cure? Could the float levels be wrong? All the bowls seem in tact and close correctly.......help!

If my old BS kite mark "fell off" my straight through Akrapovik, as they do you know, and I wanted to put one on to help at MOT or being stopped by police time replace it, where should the kite mark go?

Is it where the 'not for road use' was, ie under the little pipe at the back of the silencer, where the 'E' mark is on the OE pipe, ie on the inside, or doesn't it matter.

Thanks in advance

very late notice...but  weather looks good....if any one fancies a meet up over a cup of tea Val and I will be there about 12.00

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Im looking at getting an aftermarket Scorpion can & link pipe for my 2011 FZ1-N but what do I do with the Exup valve and cables? Looking at the link pipe that comes with the new can, there is no way of connecting the Exup assembly to the new pipe. Or is there something I am missing????  :rolleyes

Been a bit noisy for a while but this winter has finished em off so booked in to Eccleshill m/c on tuesday to have em replaced. Not used em before but they seem ok, I'll post when they're done with the cost and my experience with them for anyone who like me don't have the facilities/time or just can't be arsed.
Paul

Hi guys,

Just done bike safe with the police which I can't recommend enough. Great blokes, great fun and I learnt loads.

Now to the point. I have a little up and down play in both the clutch and front brake levers. On the pull side they work fine but they do move up and down.

Is this simply a case of tightening up some screws/bolts or is it just age ? 1998 FZS 600.

how much life is left in these?? is  the rubber thick in this area unsure what to do as i am going to Italy in may. Quick poll what would you do??Change them or leave well alone.

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Think am going down the route of Devilsyam idea of a R1 top brace welded onto my fzs swingarm, so cheap cheap or even free contributions needed if anyone has an 5jj R1 swingarm and or hugger and a spare fzs1000 swingarm so dont have to use mine incase in dont work lol
pm me details please will of course use paypal gift for any costs inc postage

I'd decided to check and re-lubricate my exhaust valve this morning as it's not been running right recently and I only got as far as taking the cover off and found that one of the EXUP cables has snapped off right at the bottom where it goes round the pulley wheel.  A quick look on eBay threw up a replacement set of cables for £145. Is that right?  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FZS1000...1247wt_952


Can just the inner cable be replaced or should I jam the valve fully open and leave it like that? I'm looking at ivanising it soon so opinions on best solutions would be greatly appreciated.