seen a few on ebay for the fazer to do an oil change and change the oil filter,whats other people bought on there?

Last ride through Royal wootton Bassett to thank the good people who stood out in all weathers at the repatriations of our Fallen heroes.
For more info www.rideofrespect.co.uk/

Hey guys, the last few times ive been out for a ride ive been finding that the bike wont start, luckily ive been out with friends so all able to give me a push!
the problem is its making this funny noise, ive had new batteries and all the electrics are working.... anyways ive found this short video on YOUTUBE and this is exactly what it sounds like although it isnt my bike.....
ANY IDEAS  :\


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After hearing all the scarey stories about Fazers with failing sprocket nuts I thought I'd go check mine just in case. I would have just gone ahead with it as I have done with other bikes, but I had a Haynes manual at hand so thought I'd have a look at that first.

Anyway, it said that there is a gasket that needs replacing if you take the sprocket cover off - is this correct? On previous bikes, it's just been a matter of removing the cover, usually plastic, and that's it. All I want to do is check the sprocket nut and shaft - do I need to buy a gasket beforehand or am I getting confused?

Thanks!

And kinda liking the idea of the GSX650 even although its a bit poky and wheezy...it sounds a bit like a good distance bike and comfy..maybe a power commander and pipe would unleash a few more horses...but fuel economy seems good as stock. Anyone know anything about them (Very much a tentative enquiry as funds a long way off at the mo)

http://www.motorcyclemonthly.co.uk/Conte...omfy-offer

(no mike not replaced them yet lol)

My exup cables have been snapped a while now and it looks as thought the valve is in shit state as all bolts etc either sheered or rusty as f0000k    but was wondering if this fits

R1 4xv (98-00) exup valve servo motor and cables???

thanks

i know i dont use this site much as i spend more time lurking about on the other side but thought id let you all know.

as of friday (24th feb) it was my last day at work (redundancy) so i wont be making anymore bits. :-(

so, id like to say thanks to those who did purchased bits i did make.



justy1000

Hi everybody, I'm doing a few days touring in Scotland within the next week or two, and as it's likely to be a bit chilly I'm thinking of investing in some heated clothing, probably just a bodywarmer/vest and maybe some gloves, but I have a few questions:-

Anybody use this type of thing and have any recommendations as to what's good?

Will it drain the battery (Gen 1)?

Thanks

It's been a busy week (i've also repositioned the scotoiler but that's another post).


I've been thinking about a topbox for a while.  I would like to be able to carry a bag of shopping home and keep the helmet and gloves in when i leave the bike.  After a few googles i decided on the givi e370 (39 litre monolock).


Despite the topbox being for "scooters" it's very well made, double walled and as it weighs 4kg is a sturdy item.  I think it's one of the few monolock (cheaper than monokey models) items that is double walled.  The locking mechanism seems very sturdy and reminds me of my Samsonite suitcase with a very positive locking mechanism.


I have a Renntec sports rack and have seen numerous people fitting top boxes to them.  Now i know Renntec state something like a 5kg limit on their racks but looking at the rack design for the Fazer it has a double screw fixing attachment.  Many bikes have a single bolt either side.  I reckon the Fazer rack can take a lot more load than the 5kg quoted by Renntec.


So,  trying to fit and with the grabrail in place you can see the box is hanging off the back of the bike.  This seemed to place more strain on the rack and didn't seem very satisfactory.  15 mins later with a junior hacksaw and problem solved.  The box is mounted centre on the rack and i'm quite pleased with the result. 


I'll report back in 6 months to see how it all holds up.  I'll also fit some Red LEDs to the topbox to give me some bigger rear lights and bright brake lights.  Again i'll post back in a few weeks to see how that one goes.


(just been reading through the fork mod threads and i really should get that sorted at some point).

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