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Firstly, black Fazers are the fastest, i'll make that clear from the start!!
Cumbrian by default, Lancastrian at heart. Current bike, which i've had for about ten years, is a '98 FZS 600. I'm always taking it to bits and putting it back together, sometimes quite successfully!
Had a bike since i was a kid, scrambling was my thing on a very used yz 125. Progressed onto a fizzer, dallied with DT'S then went on a journey through the RD's. Bought an SR 500 single, rode it twice then sold it within a week. Clearly the worst yamaha ever produced.

Anyway, great site with endless help which i like. Good to be here.

Has anyone on here had any issues with NGK plugs breaking down quicker than they should?


Went to go back to work this morning and after eventually getting the bike to start it ran like a total pig.
I cleaned the K&N filter while i was off so backtracked in case i’d kinked a pipe or something but after messing about for a couple of hours trying this and that in the cold i gave up and spoke to my mechanic, and after explaining what i’d already checked he said to try new plugs, regardless of how new my ones were.


My plugs were put in 3000 miles ago and are NGK Iridium with a life expectancy of 40-50K.


I’d kept my old set and once swapped over everythiing ran as sweet as a nut.


I don’t remember ever having a set of plugs fail on me so didn’t actually recognize the symptoms to be honest, so it was a learning curve anyway, but must admit i was not too impressed with them failing that quick.


He did mention that although they still are one of the best brands out there, he has noticed a drop in quality, no doubt due to manfacturers saving a few quid here and there.


Worth knowing in case you encounter any similar issues.

After ditching the idea of getting fz6 I am in the market for fz1 2nd gen. Budget at around £3500. Anyone anything?

Hi All, first time on the forum another born again biker!. Had my 98 FZS 600 for just over a year now started riding again after my youngest lad decided he would go on two wheels rather than four (YZF 125R). Been tidying up the fazer over the last year and now decided to 'go naked' (bike not me!!). Does anyone have any good options for single light conversions. 8) .

Anyone know who manufactures Halfords semi synth. motorcycle oil? Just done an oil change with some and it looks & smells similar to Silkolene!
Probably wrong, usually am.
Rob

I'm just interested to know   

Hi All,

After a group ride this afternoon, guys behind me all said the fazer is overfueling. Said they could smell it strongly and of course bike is really poppy on deceleration. K and N filter, Micron full system. (See pic) Recent carb balance.

Not sure if a previous owner has been fannying about with the mixture or wether just dirty carb issuses. Bike was sat for a couple of years until I bought it last year. Plan to remove the carbs, strip and clean in the next few weeks anyway. I did wonder if it was just symptomatic of the full micron system on there?

Any musings would be appreciated!

Cheers

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Finally found time to introduce myself…

Hi.. I’m Gee, a 50+ “born again biker” based in West York’s… I started riding back in ’80 on a Yammy DT 100, progressed to an RD250 DX around ’84… had a break until ’88 ish, then a Honda CB900 FA until about ‘90/91 and in Sept last yr ('17), after a couple of years thinking... bought my latest... a 2001 FZS 600 boxeye on a 'Y' plate with just short of 39,000 on the clock, I mainly use her for commuting to work but I like the idea of doing a bit of touring around the UK (passport’s expired so as of yet Europe’s out).

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She was kitted out with a pair of Michelin Pilot Road, a Delkavic 350 Oval can (minus baffle), rear hugger, ‘Cumfy’ saddle (not…), heated grips, smoked Dbl bubble screen, smoked tail light lens, clear ‘mod look’ indicator lenses and a chrome radiator grill.

I’ve since fitted a set of Hel race brake hoses all round, done the headlight mod to get twin high beam (instructions found this forum… thnx go to Moffmeister + John Silva for the re-post), removed the shield from the L/H reflector, fitted “90%” brighter Halfords bulbs (can actually see in the dark now) then bought and fitted a baffle for the can to save complaints about the daily 6am warm ups… now removed… sounds better & feels a little “perkier”.

In the near future I plan to fit a fender extender, K&N (if not fitted) and a pair of Renthal 758’s… of which I’ve read mixed reviews regarding the loss of full lock or not… will know after fitting, may need some raisers… also thinking about a switched USB charge/power point, Sat-Nav (old phone or tablet), Givi topbox and possibly a tank bag for the touring/wk ends off… a “Blue Spot” rear calliper and belly pan would be nice, but I fear the cost will put a stop to that.

Going to nurse her through to 41,000 (on 40,200 now) give her a 6K service/health check then see what the future holds…

Can anybody help? Left Hand side wing mirror (when sitting on bike) wanted.


Thanks