The switchblocks on the handlebar looked tired on my bike, not surprisingly. Found a very similar (and affordable) set on Ali [ https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32899338...1802d1IkEF ]. Recently installed it, and I would like to share my experience, for other owners, who wants to try it.- The connectors aren't the same. I bought new connectors on Ali, very cheap, I needed 2 pin (black coloured), 6 pin and 9 pin "2.8 mm" connector sets (white coloured), usually sold in 5 or 10 pcs in a bag, male and female versions. For example: [ https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050017...slEGslEGAw ] These connectors are widespread on motorcycles.Using a multimeter and the factory wiring diagram I identified which wire goes where. The chinese swiches wired differently, they joined certain 12V and ground wires, which in theory could be OK, but the wires are thin, so I decided to make the wiring exactly the same as the originals. I had to add 2 extra wires per side, and separate some joined wires. The cluch switch connector must be changed to the new 2 pin black connector, the front brake switch connector remains as it is (I soldered over the crimping, to be honest I soldered over every crimped joints).
- The switch internals are good quality! That was a surprise, for the price. It's true, the Yamaha originals have metal tabs to hold the individual parts inside, but the the switches themselves are plastic. The aftermarked switches are built a little differently inside, no metal tabs, but they seemed good quality, I think they will work for a long time. Time will tell.- The new switches has positioning tabs, like the originals, and fit in the same position on the hadlebar.
- The new left switchblock has no choke lever, but it has a hazard lights button, I liked that, so installed a button on the choke directly on the left carburetor, and deleted the original remote choke lever.- I installed the switches, they work well, the hazard lights are working perfectly with the original flasher relay (bought an electronic one, just in case, but not needed)
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Been thinking what would I do faced with one of their demonstrations blocking the road. Wouldn't take the chance on riding through as they all have cameras so I can be done for dangerous driving.


So what about filtering to the front turning the ignition off and taking the keys out and pushing the bike through them then once safely past jump on and off I go. Problem is now they have stopped gluing themselves to the road and instead are slow walking and my plan relys on me being able to push my bike faster than they can walk  :lol 

Took my Fazer 2003 for a drive. Stopped for a few minutes at a parking lot but then it did not start - absolutely nothing happened when I turned the key / pushed the start button. Thought it might be the battery so tried to bump start it but not even the slightest tendency to ignite. Back home I started to check the battery and this is OK (12.5V). Checked the main fuse, also OK. Thought is was the starter relay as there in no 'click' when start button is pushed, so replaced it but still stone dead. Before when it was working, there was always a ticking sound for a few seconds when I turned the key, but this is also gone.

I am out of options now :'( . Anyone who can guide me in the right direction? Thx!
//Mats

So I bought a Fazer today 2001 model, that was apparently kept in very good condition and with all services done on it from professional workshops. However the moment i got on it, i noticed it stutters and bogs down, basically little to no power below 4k rpm ( I guess not so uncommon).
I decided to ride a bit on high rpms until i get home, but then i was met with very violent vibrations. So what could be wrong? The owner told me he recently changed the spar plugs but that was probably triggered by something too, so it either aggreviated the problem or it didnt have any impact.
I would be really glad if you provide me with a list of possible solutions.
The symptoms and noise is very similar to these two videos


https://youtu.be/WFV4m4xzi8o

https://youtu.be/_yywJhcy9x8

Does anyone know the outside diameter of a 98-03 FZS600 exhaust where it fits into the head? I need a new set of headers for my 400 and I'm trying to work out if the 600 ones will fit before buying them. I've seen all the usual 'same bike' and 'same head' stuff and I don't believe it for a second, there are so many subtle differences on that bike and most 600 parts don't seem to fit which is infuriating, and even the Yamaha parts department couldn't tell me.
Please help me before i take a sledgehammer to it

The top strap has just broken on my blue tank cover and it is not repairable.

Does anybody have one the are not using. It needs to be in good condition please.

I've put this in the wanted section as well.

Thanks

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The top strap has just broken on my blue tank cover and it is not repairable.

Does anybody have one the are not using. It needs to be in good condition please.

Thanks

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I've got a misfiring fazer at the moment. Using the old hand on headers trick, it looks like 3 & 4 are not firing.

Background... The bike was sitting for about 2 years, and it was a periodically misfiring before it went into storage. When recommisioning it, I removed the carbs and cleaned a lot of gunk out of the float bowls. I also removed and cleaned the jets. When I put it back together, I found that I've now completely lost cylinders 3 and four. The headers on those cylinders are stone cold. I'm guessing I've messed something up, but I can't for the life of me figure out what.

Sparks, caps, and coils are fine. No kinks in breather tubes. I've removed the carbs again and there was fuel in the float bowls (not sure how much though).


Any ideas?

Hi folks,

Recently replaced wiring loom on my ‘99 FZS600 after having to remove a faulty immobiliser from the old one (was a right mess).

Everything seems to be working as it should apart from the indicators.

I’ve also ended up with an extra connector on the loom with apparently nowhere to plug it in (see image)

I’ve connected a test light between + on the battery and the brown/red wire on the connector which produces a flashing light when I operate the indicator switch but nothing on the indicator lamps themselves. I’ve tested all the bulbs and they’re all good.

I stupidly didn’t take any notes or photos of the old loom in place (lesson learned…) and would quite like to get this sorted without having to take it to the garage with my tail between my legs ?.

The loom I bought (2nd hand on eBay) said it was for my bike and had been tested.

Any ideas?

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Hi guys,


Been browsing the forum for a while now but finally decided to sign up and say hello!


Had a black '99 FZS600 for a couple of years now, thankfully haven't had too many issues with it so far!


Cleaned, rebuilt and balanced the carbs last year which was a fun (and pretty daunting at times) experience. Made a pretty huge difference to the running of the bike also.


I'm pretty inexperienced with maintenance and stuff outside of basic servicing and replacing like for like parts. Very keen to learn more though and this seems like the place to do that. I'm amazed at some of the in depth knowledge folks on here have about these bikes.


I'll try and keep silly questions to a minimum and look forward to absorbing some of the wisdom of the membership!


Cheers


Marc