Yesterday my 2002 came the closest yet to stranding me, in 14 years of ownership, when the ignition switch decided to fall apart on top of a cloud covered mountain. A roadside bodge got me home but the switch has had its day, I've certainly lost confidence in trying to fix it given my 9yo is on the back more often than not.

So I look for a spare. P/N is 5LV-82501-00-00 (2 way + 5 way female connectors), and there seems to be nothing out there unless I want to spill 500 notes out of the wallet  :eek Even ebay has nothing second hand.

So in the absence of OEM, has anyone found an alternative or an aftermarket part that fits the yoke correctly and is as near as dam-it, that the wiring can be modified to make it work as intended. I'm handy with electrical work but would like something that is as neat as possible and does not shout "rat bike" when you look at it.
That said..... any options considered.

On top of the engine where the metal coolant pipes enter, the tubes they go through are always full of water (not coolant). Should there be a drain here somewhere? Every time I wash the bike I find myself stuffing the tubes full of tissue to dry them out. I would hate for one of the pipes to rust through.

So just bought this off amazon and considering this was made in and came from China, I am pleasently surprised -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BTSXNRLM?p...ct_details

The item was better than I expected and is made from what I think is stainless steel (non-magnetic) and the powdercoating looks tough and of good qaulity.

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Just popped in to look at the American site and saw this


http://www.fz1oa.com/forum/forum/fz1-faz...05172-time


Looks like the site could close next year.

Hello,
The bike runs, but the idle is jumping a bit and it drinks oil a bit.
I did the compression cold and the PSI is about 100,150,150,160. After adding oil it went up to 170,180,180,190.


I'm thinking about changing the piston rings with the engine in the bike. Is that possible? If not I will have to remove the engine.
Could the piston rings fail just after 30k miles? Best place to get the piston rings just for one cylinder? A piston ring compressor would be useful, should I get 2 or 4?


I did rebuild the Honda 125cc engine, so I know the basics. Hopefully, the 4 cylinder won't be a pain in the ass. 
Would I need some special socket the remove the engine bolts?

The headlights on my 2002 FZS600 have recently stopped working.
The sidelights work, and the flash to pass lever works for the main beam - but I have no dipped or main beam using the toggle switch on the RHS bar.
The dimmer switch on the LHS bar does nothing either.
Any ideas?

Hello,


98 boxeye with 44.000miles on the clock.


I think something is not ok with the clutch. When I change gear I have to feather the clutch a lot to have a more "smooth" feeling on the gear train.


It's a very harsh/snappy engagement!


Clutch cable is tuned ok, new transmission, +/-3cm chain slack (almost touching the rubber).


Maybe a outer basket notched?

Boxeye headlight off my 2000 FZS600 that I swapped out when I moved to the Netherlands.
In great condition.
Offers welcome.
I've got an upcoming trip to the UK early October and could bring it over to save on postage so drop me a line if interested.

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After moving to the Netherlands and having had to swap out the headlamp, I have the original UK unit to sell if anyone's interested.
Still in good condition. Open to offers.
I'm located close to Utrecht in NL but regularly visit family back in the UK so can bring it over for any UK buyers.

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2003 fzs1000. Anyone know which wire fits top connection on right hand coil for 2 and 3 plug leads. Red and black wire or white wire.