Hello gents!


Looking for some guidance.


I have a 1st gen 2005 fazer 1000. 30k on it, completely stock apart from a slip on.


Having a big problem since I got the bike, the front end is constantly bucking and juddering. Feels like having a chain with a bunch of hard spots in it(not the case), but I am pretty positive its the front forks. They cant seem to keep up with any small bumps in the road at all and giving a really jerky ride.


I have changed the oil (to 5w) and it helped a fair bit, but going softer on all the settings made it so divey during braking I had to adjust it back to being harder (and back to reacting to every tiny undulation in the road). When I rebuilt them, the fork caps had a bunch of witness marks somehow (??). The fork travel felt notchy at the top of the stroke pumping them by hand.





Is it worth rebuilding the stock forks with new bushings, or just bite the bullet and move to the R1 front end? I cant decide to if its worth throwing money at the stock setup to try and fix it or just move to new forks.


Any input would be much appreciated. Bike is intended for touring, It is basically a boneshaker even over smooth tarmac, throwing me out the seat over any serious pot holes (coming the conclusion to move to a better rear shock.) Im about 11 stone/70kg with gear if it helps.


Cheers!

My cardo Q3 recently gave up the ghost so I was looking to get another. Saw an unbranded one on eBay, a BT-S3 model. They come with all sorts of brands stuck on but this is blank, £30 delivered.

I wasn't expecting the same thing as a scala but it is pretty impressive for the price. The speakers etc are about the same, I can't really notice a difference.  The radio, which is pretty much what I use it for 99% of the time is great, good signal, easy tuning.

Phone calls (via Bluetooth) are also as good as the Q3. Battery has lasted a full week without charging (about 8hrs use with radio and a few phone calls).

The only negatives I have come across are that unlike the Q3 you can't set a phone number to call when you press the call button thrice. It simply calls the last number you rang. The buttons are OK, not quite as easy to find with gloves on but not bad at all.

You also can't preset radio stations. It's just like the good old days of one channel.

One reason I shelled out for the scala was for its bike to bike stuff but I have actually only used that feature once, when trying it with a friend... I haven't tried it with this one yet.

For £30 it is definitely worth a punt.

Hi Foccers....my rev counter needle has started to jump up and down...and the odometer is flashing from ODO to CLOCK to TRIP...
is this a fault code or just a FAULT.....?! :o :rollin :\

UPDATE..... went to check the TPS adjustment this AM...summat funny going on...no neutral light...no power....LOOSE BATTERY CONNECTION...!


everything now operating normally. Lovely sunny day, perfect for THRASHING :rollin :lol

Hi Everyone
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Hi all would anyone know if a set of race set up braided front hoses for a 2007 fazer fit a 2004 fz6 fazer?


I would have thought the length would be the same but not sure if the banjo's are bent in a way that makes them unsuitable.


Thanking all in advance

Hi all, hope your all well.


Just a quick hi from me, I am new to bike riding and as my first big bike I got a 2004 fz6 fazer, looking forward to the interaction.


Best regards
Ian

As per title, for sale, monokey, 1 key, normal wear and tear marks but undamaged, pick up only near Durham City. £30

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