Good evening foccers!
About to give the Fazer a bit of a makeover, since it's still not running 100% (has a cutoff at around 7-8k rpm, then pulls as normal). Have already cut some off the leads and changed to the NGK caps which fixed most of it, will send it for a service and figured I might as well get a KN filter or similar. As the tank is coming off, figured I'd have the carbs refurbished as well as replace the Regulator. I'm presuming switching to different jets is recommended with more air flow, and it already has a Mivv pipe on it. Got tips on what jets to get?


Second part, I've seen these LED H4 bulbs that have the inverter built into it, anyone tried these on their bikes? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07B79C19R/r...il_6?psc=1


Chain and sprockets are getting swapped, I've seen the cheaper kits with DID chains from about €90 (530 dimension), or the more expensive Renthal for almost twice. I ride on Malta, where the roads range from abysmal to just horrible so the suspension takes a beating, chain as well. Anyone tried the various kits available online and have recommendations?


Brakes will need some TLC too, from the clues (stripped head on the reservoir and really funky braking at times) brake fluid and bleeding is long overdue. I don't ride in the rain and i saw some thread here (which I can't find now) about how there's a kind of pad that works well for those conditions? After a search, seems I might have to swap the front bearing too.

... buy a cheap bike just for daily use, wont have to spend much money on it and upgrade later. Anyone else had that same thought, but then just loved the Fazer?

Im guessing if but the one without the gas bottles you have to blow the tyre up your self, ie pump.


Are the gas bottle ones easy to use?


Trip to Ireland next month for a wedding.


Cheers
Nick

I'm in the market for a new chain, & I'll replace both sprockets as well.....

D.I.D chains seem to be the way to go BUT they do a std & a supadupa version.....the supadupa version is dearer so has anyone got any real world experience of these chains?
Having an Ivanised bike which I do tend to rag a tad I am leaning to the supadupa chain.....


Sprockets - JT are known for being good quality but there is a co. making bushed "silent" sprockets (as per OEM apparently)...again, anyone got any experience of such matters?


Thanks in advance folks,
Andy W. 

Hello all,

Looking at picking up a new front tyre. Wheel is not currently on the Bike.

Anyone recommend removing existing tyre/fitting a new one myself? Is there an easy way to do this?
Or it's too difficult a job without proper tools and taking it to a bike mechanic/garage is preferred?

A consideration, this is a replacement (2nd hand) Wheel that I've picked up, however not used before.
Perhaps it's safer to get a garage to do it so they can check this wheel over, plus ensure its properly balanced.

Just testing the water, thinking of selling the old girl.  Had her from new - 1999 FZS600. Just done 17,000 miles. Deep Reddish Yellow Cocktail. Now the good bits - Fazer 1000 fairing(first one in UK), R1 front fork conversion with billet yolks forks have just been serviced by Maxton, R1 'Gold Spot' Calipers, White Power rear shock, Micron stainless downpipes and carbon silencer, K & N filter, Red Fox Hugger, colour coded air box covers and side panels, polished rims/cam covers, Rhencullen bar clamp, superbike low bars, Baglux seat plus original, Pazzo levers, XJR rear torque arm, Yam Belly pan, polished cam covers and rad guards, black rad cover, GMK Moko rear peg hangers, wave discs, braided hoses, running 14/49 sprockets just bought new ones and chain, some other shiny bits such as swing arm covers and master cylinder cover, 2000 MY grab rail, some original parts, several screens, one of a kind bike looking for a loving home. Very good conditon for it's age, some loss of paint on engine which is pretty standard for this model. Offers over £3,500.00. If you want some pics contact me on 07976726178.

Taken off bike I bought as prefer without.


Few scrapes on the bottom, make an offer.


Can figure out postage afterwards if anyone fancies it.


Taken off '99 FZS600.


Cheers,


Jon

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Hello thou riders,

I love my fzs600 but it's time for something bigger. Are there any viable alternatives to the thou? [color=rgb(60, 50, 65)]I hope I don't set off a lynch mob  :evil
Need Not necessarily be as powerful as the thou but still more powerful than the 600 and with a similar riding position and easy to add luggage to? Am I blind or is there actually nothing?

Any thoughts welcome,
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Hello there,
I'm after a fzs1000 and would like to find out about the size of the underseat storage. I got an Almax III 1.5m, does anybody know if that fits under the seat of the thou? Also when we go touring I take my other half's Almax IV 2m under my seat to lock up both bikes, any idea about one of those?
Any info much appreciated.
D.

Hello fellow foccers,


I'm after an FZS1000 (gen I). I've been riding the FZS600 for the past 7 years and I'm ready for an upgrade.


Some thoughts:
- I've been reading through the discussions and seems like Ivanisation is the bees' knees. So if it had been done that would be a big plus.
- mileage reasonable (>50k)
- luggage desirable, although I'd prefer to keep side panniers smaller so I can filter if need be
- colour irrelevant
- location preferably not too far (>100 miles) from West Midlands
- taller screen would also be great, and I'd love an aftermarket can too  


That's it, can't blame wishful thinking! For now, I'm keeping my eyes peeled.

First one of this year last night 810 bikes  It's on Facebook to.