Been about 25-30K since last swapped chain (and yes, front sprocket nut swapped then too). Not got too much slack in it, but it's developed a couple of stiff links and has a spot of surface corrosion. I keep cleaning and lubing it, but they keep sticking and I'm feeling a duff-duff-duff-duff as I got down road. Especially when I'm on the throttle, and seemingly changing frequency with change of speed. Since having this, I've changed rear wheel (disc bolts were seized!), new rear bearing and tyre - so can rule them out. Front end feels alright, nowt obvious wrong there, so fairly sure it's the chain. It does seem to ease off when I really lube the chain up.


So reckon it's probably time for new chain.  Got a DID VX on there now, debating whether to go same again or splurge a bit more on a Extreme ZVM-X (extra £40 ish) Worth it? Anyone tried one? Last much longer? Or just not worth it on a nice smooth inline four like the Fazer?

Hello everyone,


My name is Stephen

Fzs600 Fazer owner based in Ireland. Been lurking here for a while and also became a facebook member. I may have lots of tech questions to ask so I hope I wont wreck too many heads.  Glad to be part of the group and it seems very welcoming.

Tuesday morning gripe, has anyone else had something similar to this?

Ordered a Chinese rad for my Gen1 and was tracking the shipment from China, when it was released from customs into the hands of parcelforce on Friday


Today Got my letter from parcelforce with the charges on it, a vat charge of £9.72 (ok) and a parcel force clearance fee of £11.25  :eek .


Went to pay fee on-line but was told number on parcelforce letter was incorrect, so I called the telephone number on the letter, that is a premium 03XX number. Wading through the automatic menus took another 4 minutes, again to find out the system did not recognise the reference number given. Many requests (5+) by the system for me to input the number when finally I got back to the main menu and was able to connect to a real person, they then took the number and again it did not show on the system so went back to the tracking number, this checked out and details found. After usual security checks  now told by operator that they must put me on hold to set-up the payment (why?) after about a minute came back and ready to accept payment, this again was stalled by operator asking multiple times for card number. Finally payment was made and then asked 'do i want it sent out asap?', no shit sherlock, finally after over 11 minutes on the phone and at least another £4 poorer (have to wait for my phone bill to find out how much) my parcel is on its way here.


Feels like a money making exercise for parcelforce with the length of the call and 'Clearance Fee'


Anyone else had anything similar happen to them with the parcelforce reference number not being recognised on-line or on the phone?


Also why does it only take 3 days from order in China for parcel to be in the UK, but 8 days before I get a letter to say I need to pay charges?


Rant(s) over , have a good day people

Afternoon

Just seeing if anyone has one on here before I hit ebay, I am after a rear brake disc for a FZS1000 in good condition (so straight and no ridging).

I am also after a set of disc bolts, having both of the above will make the job I have planned easier.

thanks

b.

R6 shock low miles. Silver or Red availible £125 posted to your door.

Failed MOT - stanchions nackered, so need either new stanchions, not cheap, or good forks don't mind if we need to have the seals done etc just stanchions must be good

Will consider compatibles...

Anyone looking to sell one?

Posted elsewhere but pretty sure it was in the wrong place.....




Afternoon. Been lurking on here for years and always found the perfect solution to any problems I've had. Hoping I can get some pointers on something I'm struggling with. [/size]Firstly bike is a 98 fazer [color=rgb(74, 74, 74)]600 34000[/color][/size] milesProblem started with clutch adjustment at lever being all the way out and bite point being hit and miss. Adjusted at sprocket cover - in until resistance 1/4 out and then re adjusted at lever. No difference to bite point.New cable fitted. Not Oem one. (Never again)! Helped a little but then got worse. Bite point is the same when cold and neutral selection fine when cold but as soon as engine heats up clutch drags, gear changes get a bit harder and without revving when stopped it would stall with no chance of getting neutral. So to try to sort I have replaced;clutch plates and oem springs (torqued properly)New oil and filterYamaha clutch cable Degreased and regreased the actuator thing that clutch cable attaches to Still have the same problem of once engine heats up the bite point moves and the clutch drags when stationary. Any ideas??? Thanks in advance Dom[size=21px]

The best I can find, as standard a possible, low number of owners/miles, cosmetically mint!  Prefer the light silver one tone bikes with the silver engines but condition is the most important thing. Don't want much, do I! Cash waiting.  Distance no object.

Afternoon. Been lurking on here for years and always found the perfect solution to any problems I've had. Hoping I can get some pointers on something I'm struggling with.


Firstly bike is a 98 fazer 600 34000 miles


Problem started with clutch adjustment at lever being all the way out and bite point being hit and miss. Adjusted at sprocket cover - in until resistance 1/4 out and then re adjusted at lever. No difference to bite point.


New cable fitted. Not Oem one. (Never again)! Helped a little but then got worse.


Bite point is the same when cold and neutral selection fine when cold but as soon as engine heats up clutch drags, gear changes get a bit harder and without revving when stopped it would stall with no chance of getting neutral.


So to try to sort I have replaced;


clutch plates and oem springs (torqued properly)
New oil and filter
Yamaha clutch cable
Degreased and regreased the actuator thing that clutch cable attaches to


Still have the same problem of once engine heats up the bite point moves and the clutch drags when stationary.


Any ideas??? Thanks in advance
Dom