Hi folks what would i need to streetfighter my fz6 as the front end is bike a bus lol anyone got any links to the light i would need to buy and is it a hard job thanks
Hi,
I've just joined the club after realising most of the questions I ask Google, regarding my recently purchased 2000 FZS600, are answered by you guys.
Got back into biking last September with the purchase of my Yam. Owned a few previously and still have a partially dismantled 350LC in my Dad's shed (moving it back to mine soon, honest..)
Last (working) bike was a 1150R which I had for a few years, but glad to be back on a Jap bike again (never really got used to the weird controls on the beemer).
Hope to be posting some questions (and hopefully answering a few) soon.
So, since moving over here to Cyprus, I've sold Mojo, my CBR fireball of over 7 years, and have decided to buy another bike. I was lusting after the BMW R nine T, but realistically it won't fulfil every need. So, progression, progression, progression, I may yet come back to the fold with an FZ1.
So, just thought I'd pop me head round the door and see what was goin' on.
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
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