Is there anyone near Bridgewater that can recommend a good bike mechanic down there? My son has a poorly fzs600 and it's too far for me to go and look.

Just a timely reminder for anyone that isn't aware, you have until midnight tonight (15/10/2017) to spend the old, round £1 coins in the shops etc...although I have heard that selected retailers will continue taking them for a short period after at their discretion.

After this they have to go to the bank for deposit/exchange.

As above anyone going ?.....I am    , be leaving high wycombe shortly heading up the A413 stopping for brekkie at JACK HILLS on the A5 and then make It up as i go along too stafford , avoiding brum and motorways...


its a cracking show for all you older foccers who grew up on bikes from the 70/80s , ill be on the look out for parts for my 3 classics in the auto jumble , bolted  a 52 litre top box to the back of the thou and hope to fill it with lots of goodies 






looks like its going to be a good day foccers...time to get your fazers out and take advantage of the good days at this time of year...


but remember....ride safe  :thumbup

Am riding up from Tours to Calais in November and then on to a ferry to UK. I can probably do that in one hit but if the wearther is rotten I'll probably get a hotel near Calais and cross the next morning. Can anyone reccomend a good one near enough to the port? I usually use the Ibis just out of town but fancy a different one this time preferably near a nice bar/restaurant. Secure parking of course.

Hi,
A quick intro lol.
I'm a PCV Driving Instructor / CPC Trainer in Kent.  Been L Plating on and off since 1990, necer seemed to get round to passing my test!! Hopefully getting DAS done before Christmas.
I was given a 51 Plate FZS 600 Fazer, knackered Clutch Basket and Push Rod (God only knows what he was trying to do!!), hasn't been run for 3 years, just sat under a lean to in his garden, slowly buying and fitting parts to it.  Hoping to have the engine started (fingers crossed!) in the next month!
It's now my project for when I get my test passed.
Looking forward to getting to know you all and hopefully when I'm on the road on it, meeting some of you as well!!

I'm new here having just put down deposit on a Fazer 8. Well not strictly true, I did mull around here when I had a 2000 carbed 600 Fazer & then again a 2006 FZ6 Fazer about 5 years ago.

I resurrected my profile from back then & onto this section of the forum. First I'm surprised how quiet it is. I know Yamaha discontinued the bikes in large part due to poor sales but how many FZ8s & Fazer 8s are actually out there?

The good thing about it being so quiet is I've been able to read through all the previous posts quite easily. I'm really surprised at all the haters of the 8 series. I know the likes of MCN weren't overly keen on the bike but all they could really say negative was the original retail price was too high & non adjustable forks were bad. It seems even to the 600 & 1000 foccers that the 8s are the embarrassing relations you don't invite to the family events in case they show you up.

I was in the showroom with no thoughts of returning to Fazerdom when the lovely 2013 in black caught my eye as a damn good looking bike. When I realised it was a Fazer then my fondness for that marque came flooding back. They had an FZ1 in stock as well but I fancied a bit fairing after a few years on naked Triumphs & I don't think the extra hp will be any use to me in the real world other than as a licence loser when my mate on his ZZR 1400 opens up.

I note that actual owners of the 8 seem to have little negative to say about them, so why all the hatred?

doing seals and found the tiniest dent on fork which has transferred to inside. Fooled me for ages, Stantion getting stuck.
So, just need lower leg, no dents please. Cheapness appreciated 

edit: looking at fowlers site, the part number for all boxeyes is the same, if that helps. Ta

It's a shame this wasn't better quality 'cos it would be a great insert into a film.  :eek


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhgJHvLGfgU

Some years ago I fitted some LED Stop/Tail light bulbs to my FJ1200 as it was a PITA to put new bulbs in due to the ABS brain being completely in the way. The idea was that LED bulbs last longer and I'd have less hassle. The LED's were great and didn't blow so they were worth the extra money.


Fast forward a few years and I bought some LED rear bulbs for the Fazer as I had both standard bulbs blow on Sunday.
These one's I have bought are crap. The tail light is far too bright and when the brake is applied it is very difficult to notice any difference - I am suspecting that they've got the connections the wrong way round. Naturally I have complained and requested to return them.


Has anyone bought some LED Stop/Tail bulbs recently that they would recommend?

OK, I know this will have been asked before and I really should do a a search on the forum, but as I'm a noob I know you Foccers will cut me some slack...

What taller replacement screens do you rate for an 03 Fazer...? Rider is 5' 6" and has a dodgy neck.  :'(


Yes...I know I posted it in the wrong section. I are a numpty.  :o