Hi,
As I have not found some sort of a tutorial for the clutch cable replacement on Gen 1, I'm writing this as a possibility to help someone else who's doing it by themselves.
Note 1: My bike is converted to 'naked', thus does not have the original fairing. That's why I'm not including the part with the disassembly of the fairing.
Note 2: I'm not sure whether that's the most correct way of doing it, but it was fairly simple and quick job.
(Off course I didn't take pictures while doing it, so I am uploading cropped old pictures )
Step 1: Release the tension on the cable by unwinding the top adjuster on the clutch lever. (If the cable is broken I don't think it's necessary)
Step 2: Release the bottom end of the cable by gently prying the metal that holds it in place, then push the clutch arm as if the cable is pulled, then move the cable out of the cradle it sits in normally.
The cable should be now loose at the bottom end.
Step 3: Remove the clutch lever from it's support by unscrewing a 10 mm nut at the bottom of the bolt, that is used as a pivot. (In my case I had to loosen the 8 mm bolt and rotate the whole clutch lever assembly in order to reach the 10 mm nut.) After removing the lever, remove the cable from it.
Step 4: Loosen the 12 mm nut at the bottom end of the cable and pull it out of the metal bracket that holds it. You have to use a second 12 mm spanner as there are two 12 mm nuts.
Step 5: On the left side of the bike, near the bottom end of the leftmost carburetor, near the adjuster lies the clutch cable on a bracket. Be careful as the rubber sleeve on the bracket was a bit torn and could fall easily and the clutch cable could rub against the metal. Pull the cable all the way from the left side.
Step 6: There is a plastic clip, holding the cable, under the frame, above the top part of the leftmost carburetor. Unclip it using a small flat screwdriver in order to release the cable.
After that you can easily pull out the rest of the cable from the middle section, i.e. the top part of the cable should be pulled out and downwards, NOT the rest of the cable pulled upwards. (Probably the other way round could work too, but I doubt it would be easier)
The installation of the new one I did by basically doing it all in reverse. Note the route of the cable before you pull it out, especially at the top part, after the plastic clip, where the cable goes above the carburetor and to the clutch lever. If you reroute it incorrectly you risk the cable rubbing in some metal parts or electrical wires. The cable assembly with the sleeves and metal bends and corners is specifically made to operate this way and if you bend it out of shape or reroute it incorrectly, the clutch pull could be harder and the cable inside may wear out prematurely.
Saturday lunchtime congregate in Moffat on the Saturday pm (lunchtime) in Moffat for the obligatory fish supper - meeting in Moffat at 13:00 ~13:30
Sat afternoon a wee bimble around Galloway before terminating at Kircudbright to stock up on 'essential supplies' prior to arrival at the Castle Creavie bunkbarn (the Hay Barn).
Spaces in proper bunks are limited to 6 No. (proper beds with quilt and pillow) but there is also space to doss on the floor.
Note this is not a frenzied raucous venue (like Spring Meet) as it's adjacent to the farmhouse and a holiday letting cottage i.e. no fires, no revving tits off bikes at 3am etc etc.
Sunday - full cooked breakfast in the farmhouse £7.50 per person or do your own thing then depart for home.
Could make into a two (or even three nighter) if interest e.g, say Friday pm Borders - Sat push north somewhere (Kinlochleven?) - Sunday at Castle Creavie, Monday home - I guess with the option to do just one night or three etc. My preference is just the Saturday night but at a push I could have Friday off. - AS IT STANDS I HAVE BOOKED THE SATURDAY NIGHT ONLY - the option is there for Friday but as I said, I'll likely just be doing the Saturday - anyone wanting Friday or Sunday can contact Castle Creavie direct and make your own arrangements.
Castle Creavie costs are: Bunks are £15 pppn. Additionally, reckon on about max. £15 each for food/beer etc (breakfast extra - per night) - I'm probably going to cook spicy chicken wraps and spicy beef/tacos.
I have booked the Hay Barn for Sat 30-Sep - waiting for the proprietor to confirm the max occupancy (but likely 6 No. for fire regs compliance)- 8 max should be fine with the last two takers dossing on the floor (as it stands currently this is Craig and Midden)
Takers:
Make sure you all have cash to pay the bunk costs + breakfast (£22.50 total for both) - anyone who wants to can send me money upfront if they want (PayM via my mobile number - or bank xfer - message me for details)
Update 10-Sep: right peeps plan is:
Chris and his mate are staying in Keighley on the Friday pm (brave) - Heath will kindly 'collect' them Sat am and make way to Devil's Bridge
Ventzi is staying at mine Friday pm - so we'll see the rest of you (inc. Craig) at Devil's Bridge
Meet at Devil's Bridge 08:30
Meet any of the Scottish contingent in Moffat 13:00 - 13:30
I have for sale a pair of Long Pazzo Racing levers.
Taken off my Fazer 1000 Gen 1 when I sold it.
They are in good condition, no damage scuffs or scrapes. Please study the photo's.
They really do help with the long stretch to the standard unadjustable clutch lever.
They will fit other Yamaha models as well as the Fazer as indicated on the box.
The brake lever also fits the FZ6 S2, But you need a different perch for the clutch lever, readily available from Pazzo, or as I have in the past a second hand one off e bay. Happy to help with fixture list if required, just send me a pm.
£80 posted.
Unfortunately I've got a leaking seal so it's time to do some maintenance the bank holiday weekend. To loosen the bottom bolt (M8)on the bottom of fork leg, requires holding the inside damper rod- the usual method is to use a broom handle.
Manual refers to Yam tools (90890) but no idea of what it looks like. From memory I think it's a hex. If I knew the size and shape I could weld something onto a long rod and reach down there.
Has anyone made similar or have any ideas with size and shape help?
I was considering getting a sub-£100 Bluetooth headset for my helmet. Prompted recently by an upcoming tour with a mate.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
Am I right in my understanding that the intercom function does not work universally between different branded headsets? So to speak/connect to my mate I'll need to have an intercom of the same make?
I have a 2007 FZ6 S2, weirdly my bike seems to be running fine, but while riding around town (30mph, around 4k rpm and a lot of stop and go) after about 20-25min my check engine light comes on.
I checked the error codes by going into diagnostics mode and error 46 comes up. The service manual says "Symptom: Power supply to the FI system is not normal. Probable cause of malfunction: Malfunction in CHARGING SYSTEM."
I checked the battery and it seems to be fine, with the engine turned off it shows around 13.5v, when I start the engine it drops to around 12v and then it comes back up and when accelerating it goes up to around 14.5v
I checked the stator coil resistance and it's withing the specified range 0,23 - 0.32 Ohm
I replaced the fuse for the FI system and also cleaned all of the other fuses.
I don't know what else I could check, anyone else encountered something like this? I googled this error but all the info I found doesn't really apply to me since my bike seems to be running fine.
Hey peeps, I changed tyre on front wheel myself (Whoop!), but now my speedo isn't working. I tried to line the drive gear up - but no success. I did notice the cable has a kink - could that be the problem? Any suggestions? Thanks peeps
hi all just wondering if any one is going to rykers cafe on 27 AUG 17 weather permitting and if iv'e recovered from Friday clubbing i will be there on my 600
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