Hi guys, first post. I picked up a 2010 FZ8s a few months back. The bike is having a strange problem, that has happened on both the long rides i have done on it.

I go for a longish ride, about 200Km, stop for a couple of hours, then start the ride home again. 
After around 1 hour riding (speed approx 100Kmh) the bike will loose revs and will not accelerate. If i try to rev seems to intermittently rev then stop reving.
I pull to the side of the road and twist the throttle a few time and it seems to rev ok, then off I go for about another 30 minutes, then it will happen again.

I ride to work most days, doing 15 minutes at 60Kmh and around another 15 minutes at 110Kmh on the highway and have no problem.
 

Any ideas would be appreciated.

New to the site, no idea how I'm supposed to post my own question. 
At the off chance some maay read this I have a problem with my 1998 600 Fazer. Gearbox rumbling. I stripped the clutch out and found when I turn the input shaft it it's clunky / notchy in all gears and when in neutral. 

Horrible loud noise when running until the clutch lever is pulled in.

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I have a 2005 Gen 1 FZS 1000

The clock resets each time I turn off the ignition. 

I remember speaking to someone and it was suggested that it was poor wiring that probably came about when the alarm was fitted.

Anybody had the same thing happen.

Thanks in advance,

Mark

Is it possible to adjust preload with c spanner whilst shock is on bike . Cannot get tool in for coolant reservoir or compression adjuster.

Hi folks

I’ve had my Gen 1 fazer for the last 15 years. It’s now 20 years old and I’d been thinking of replacing with an MT10 or something similar.

After having a good think, I’ve decided to change it aesthetically. I love the bike and it’s been well looked after. I just fancied giving it a bit of a face lift. Maybe some vinyl y wrap. Change the headlights, fairing etc.

I’ve seen a few nice jobs out there, I just wondered if anyone else here has done similar to their bike?

Thanks in advance 

Mark

Hi thanks for activating my account, I am looking for help with my 2001 FZS1000 so I was messing around with the displays because I had to change the time on it but im after adding different displays on the screen thats on the right. I no longer have the fuel gauge there and no idea how to get it back, can anyone please help me

I have plans for a DIY improved seat and need a scrap one to play with. Needs complete base and foam, don't mind of they are tatty or a bit chewed up, I can work round that. Condition of cover unimportant. So if you have a ripped up seat you can't shift cos no one wants one in that condition, I do. Thanks.

Soooo, the day I get a phone call from someone looking to buy my bike I discovered the carbs are blocked because I haven't been able to ride the bike thanks to a broken shoulder.

I've tried looking for detailed instructions for removal of the carburetors as I have a specialist who can clean them but only if they are removed. 

The only instructions I've found are for the FZ1 which is quite different. Is removing the aibox as simple as losening the clamp and pushing back? 
Doesn't seem to be any room to move. Do I also need to replace anything like seals? I only had the carbs cleaned in 2023.

I have the following items to go if anyone is interested, much prefer cash and collection from NG10 area:

FZ6 clutch cover, excellent condition £15
15 Tooth front sprocket excellent condition £5
Pair unused as new footpegs, complete with pins and springs £10
Complete original exhaust/shield/bracket, came off the bike at 15k miles £20
One pair fairing panels plus mounting kit, modified to make fitting and removal easier, just remove the indicator lenses. Decals are not laquered over, just need a rub down and rattle can to make good. £30
       

Last year I started receiving the state pension and bought myself a 1973 Norton Commando to ride and fiddle with. First time I had been on a bike in 37 years so riding it home 40 miles in the wet was a bit oooh errr. Last week I bought a 2001 FZS600 and rode it 160 miles down from Manchester and learned how uncomfortable the seat was and how useless the fairing was in terms of helmet noise. So two bikes, chalk and cheese. The Norton was a throwback to the one I had in my youth which in the end I wrecked whilst the Fazer is in homage to the XJ900 wich was the last bike I owned back in the eighties. Makes about the same sort of power as the XJ so it will be interesting to see how the two compare today and with my memory of what these bikes used to be like when I used to be far braver (stupider) and healed moreh quickly. 

It took several rides to become comfortable with riding a bike again (what's this leaning over thing, seemed at bit scary at first to be honest) but becoming more comfortable now. Only had the one run on the Yam so far, too tight to tax it for 5 days ahead of tomorrow. What I do find very noticeable is the effect of all the road safety changes we have seen in recent years - proliferation of 20 mph limits, traffic calming, mini-roundabouts, really slow drivers. It's a real pain in the rear on the Norton which only has 4 gears so it is difficult to hold on to 3rd at 30mph and after about 20 continuous miles of it round Kettering and Corby I was quite tired and pissed of with it all. First job is to repeat on the Yam and see how it compares, is the older bike just too archaic to be anything other than a pain on such roads or will a more modern bike be just as bad. We shall see. I should add I don't seek out to ride such roads it's just that those urban areas are sat between me and the wilds of Rutland and Leicestershire so suffering them is just part of the price of getting to more fun roads. That's my lot, really useful forum and regards to all.