This topic has been moved to Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner.

[iurl]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=25239.0[/iurl]

I’m thinking about doing a bit of touring on the fazer thou in the north of Scotland this year.

I was planning on packing a tent and camping out mostly, but maybe the odd overnight stay in a B and B to get a “proper” sleep and shower etc.

Having never done any touring on the bike before I’m turning to the foccer font of knowledge for any tips and tricks you seasoned tourers have acquired over the years. I’m not new to camping but never with the bike.

How do you guys get round issues like the mobile phone going flat (power bank, or fit a USB charger to the bike?), what sort of tools do you pack for a week away, and what are you checking/changing on the bike for peace of mind?

Any info greatly appreciated.

Mick

I have a Fazer 1000 with R1 forks and an R6 shock. I've got the dog bones that Luke supplied with the shock to keep the standard height. My question is, how much lower would the bike be with the standard bones back on and how much would i need to drop the forks through the yolks to even out the height and do you think this will effect the handling of the bike. I'm going to be do a lot more touring on the bike and as I'm a short arse I was hoping to pad out the seat a bit more. I normally like to ride with a bit of spirit and have dragged the pegs a few times but I'm not planning on riding like this with my tent and all my camping crap on the back. Your thoughts and suggestions are always valued and Thanks in advance.


Mickey

Hi Guys,


the ignition switch on my 2004 FZ6 only switches on after several attempts and if I use the steering lock it is virtually impossible to unlock again.


So I want to replace it which means changing the fuel cap and seat lock.


I have seen some cheap ones on ebay. which are probably rubbish so i looked on WEMOTO website and they has a complete kit for £42, my only concern is if i change it was happens with the immobiliser?
isn't there a chip in the key that communicates with the bike so it can be started? 

Hello everyone my name is Ian and I’m a second time Fazer owner from a Gravesend in Kent.
My first bike was a yellow 2002 foxeye 600, which I bought when it was a couple of years old, and had to sell it as we needed the money at the time, I was gutted.
Having owned a few different bikes since, and not feeling really attached to any of them, I managed to find another Fazer, a red 2003 foxeye 600, the first time I went out for a decent ride on bank holiday Monday, it felt like being reunited with an old friend, it was lovely, I will keep this one until I’m too old to ride.
Anyone local to me? Get in touch for a meet up.

guys

can you point me in the right direction for the gen 1 paint codes please , i know rs do it but it very expensive and i have a car paint supplier close i can go to to get it mixed

thanks
mike

Guys
Has anyone got a link to a good 'how to' guide to check the valve clearances?
I have removed the ais several years ago so hoping this makes things a little easier.
Will I need a new gasket (no bike dealers within 20 miles so will have to prepare for this surgery).
Also, coolant pipes into rocker cover looks like it could do with a look at a wire brush! Does this simply remove from the rocker cover and is it better to replace this item? Again, are gaskets required?
Any comments appreciated ?
D

Took a drive to Box Hill yesterday. I used to enjoy blatting down there on my Fazer, before they changed the dual carriageway to single AND put in average speed cameras  !!!!
Back in the day I would see maybe 5 or 6 other Fazers there and have a chat. Nowadays its all new look bikes most of which are alien to me.  Did see an old red Fazer at Leith Hill later though. If it was you  :thumbup

Well all that money and work over the winter paid off yesterday. Forks rebuilt with Wilbers springs, R6 shock, full service - and lowered footrests cos of my knee. All was goin well until the zip on my leather jacket broke, set off home at lunchtime to ride home by heck was it cold. Anyway some on board footage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8vfb-WCw80 cheers Nick

I switched over my bars today to flat drag bars and now that I reassemble everything the throttle has a huge 'notch' in it? I cant see what could have changed as it's only an inch lower than it was before?
I've tried adjusting the free play using the top adjuster but that doesnt change it
It springs back perfect it's just when I'm opening the throttle it seems to catch slightly then release once I apply more pressure
It happens probably 8 out of every 10 times I try to open the throttle?
Anyone have any ideas what could be up?