Hi folks, savage knowledge on here hoping someone can help put my mind at ease or maybe tell me I've bought a horror show?


Just bought a 2003 Fazer 600 6 days ago - very pleased with it to say the least!


Pretty clean, lowish Kms (40k Kms).


Have done about 800k.s since then, long story boring - it has the old 9mm sprocket nut.


Have had it off just now to see what the thread is like - it appears good to me,doesn't appear to be damaged.


I have the appropriate nut on order (should be here Tuesday ?)


Question is - as I was putting the nut back on,nipped it up hand tight.
When I put the socket on it, tightens a tiny bit(with fuck all pressure) then goes loose...


Does this mean I'm in serious trouble or will the upgraded nut cure this/work and actually torque up?


The threads appear perfectly good both on the shaft and the nut itself.
When this goes bad,is it a case that the nut is gradually wearing the thread as it spins off or would it be noticeabley fucked?


As in, bare metal/wear marks where once there was thread - am I possibly ok seeing as the thread appears undamaged?


Any pointers,good or bad would be greatly appreciated,it's my only transport so need to get to the bottom of this ASAP!


Have a 200km round trip on Saturday and worried know I know about this, sometimes ignorance is bliss (rode home just over 200km at a fair clip - not a care in the world? nursing it the 25km round trip in an out of work now)

Hi, I was wondering if any fellow foccer could tell me what this is please? It was in the storage space under the seat??? Thank you. Cheers.

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This BMW R1200RT tourer is the perfect combination of style and performance. With only 4 previous owners, this silver-coloured motorcycle has been well-maintained and is in excellent working condition. Its MOT expiration date is on 22/05/2024,
BMW r1200rt 2005 38k miles
Very good, honest, clean condition.
Full luggage included, bmw panniers with same key as the bike. After market top box.
Genuine tank bag with fitting kit.
Inner bags brand new.
Garmin sat nav hard wired.
Heated grips.
Heated seats.
Electric adjustable touring screen.
56mpg+!!!
The forks will be rebuilt with new oil and seals. The rear disc will be replaced, and new pads fitted before sale.
Full service will also be completed prior to collection. New oils, filters and plugs.
I got the bike to go touring, the Mrs has taken 1 look at it and said its not happening!
Possible swap or trade, what have you got? I'd look at a trade + cash my way or swap for something of equal value. No cars.
£3495ono

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As per the header, Garmin 345 Zumo, complete with handlebar mount/charging point and leads.
All updated with Western Europe maps.
Can be "Bluetoothed" to helmet speakers etc. Used and in good condition.
£175.00 - collection only - Worcester area.

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Hi all,
I'm here for info and understanding about the Fazer thou.
Budget is about £1500 which I appreciate is the bottom end of the scale but that's all I have.
One near me has a blown head gasket. Seems surprising for such a reliable bike.
But all I've heard is they are awesome and I've never had one and I'm in the market for a bike!

I bought some hammerite paint for the rusty bits to brush on bike plus the engine fins and the bit above gear lever that sez Yamaha hopefully it will tidy it up or would powder coating on that part be better for it . I got smooth black

ok, managed to get out on the thou today.  2002 FZS


main road and country lane short trip, Im not sure of the problem, or not..
went ok on the main road, got over the limit on a straight (the roads around here are pathetic),
turning on to the country lanes to my unit the ride seemed jerky.
fuel system problem?  could just me being bounced and jerking the throttle.
gearing? cant go too fast as you get bounced off the seat.
or suspension?


so, its not been ridden for a few years, the carbs have been stripped and cleaned, the filter replaced, new fuel, pump cleaned and working.
only been run up on the ramp a few times. Im not sure if as the road is very lumpy, I was getting bumped around and moving throttle or the wheel getting jerked about.
what sort of speeds to gear am I looking at, 40mph speed limit3rd or 4th gear.
or maybe soft suspension?
thoughts?