Im planning for a big two up trip next summer (Ireland) and as a result I need some luggage capacity. I tried soft panniers previously but they are too much effort getting on and off the bike and my wife cant get her feet on the pegs


I looked at some Givi systems but they say suitable for 03-05 bikes, mines a 2002.


What have people used? is there a "best buy" set up that will do the trick?  Im thinking top box and side cases.


thanks for any help

Anyone used his services recently? Was thinking of giving him a call....what sort of money we talking?...is it better to take the bike and let him see you sat on it?...or better to just post the seat to him for his miracle working?

hi guys and gals


after buying my 2012 fazer 8 last week and hiding in the wings here, I thought id better join in and introduce myself properly
I'm in Nottingham, I'm 50 and have had literally 30-40 bikes maybe more in my time,
I just sold my w800 and bought the fazer8, everything is stock bar the exhaust ,which il come to in a minute, it already has a nice stainless rad guard,crash bobbins, and it came with a fugly rear carrier/topbox mount,
the exhaust.... I saw a video on youtube where a guy called bambam had fitted a zx10 stock end can to his fz8 and it sounded sweet and didn't look out of place, so I did the same and it sure does sound nice,
il get some pics up soon, and maybe a vid if our lad can do it for me because I'm shite at stuff that doesn't involve spanners
tarrar for now

Hi all, I have sold my gen 1 Fazer 1000 and forgot I had this Clymer manual in the garage cupboard. It is in very good condition.
If anyone is interested, £12 plus postage.
It is also on ebay, so be quick.
Cheers

went out for a sunday  morning ride last week, bike not been rode for a wile
r and notice that the revs  weren't shutting off when the throttle was closed approaching roundabouts traffic lights etc when stopped at junctions bike would sill be reeving at 3000 for a short time before dropping to its normal 1000 tick over,
If you stop the engine then start when warm it will rev at 3000 before settling to normal tick over,
as i headed home bike started running rough/lumpy at junctions traffic lights and by the time i got home lt would not tick over and was revving at 5000 and not dropping,
went and started it this morning started up first time and ticking over at 1000,
cables ok
diaphragm in carbs?
any  suggestions would be much appreciated.

Just noticed  :eek

Thanks Moff for another brilliant Spring meet, even the weather on the ride out did not spoil the day, thanks again--looking forward to next years meet.
Oldgit

Bit of info might be useful.
Been working on son's FZ1 again! Found play in bearing at bottom of shock, Marksman didn't list one, but I have measured up and 17 x 24 x 17 needle roller bearing fits, Marksman have these and the dust seals, had to order bearing collar from Fowlers.
I have no connection to Marksman! just found them to be very helpful.
Kit number for bearing - YT172417-1 and seals 17 x 24 x 3

This storm is passing past me at the moment and will be hitting the south cost of England in the next few hours


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Just aquired my first fz6 2006 model and its great but the ignition barrel is sticky .I thought i could live with it but its getting on my tits now.I have cleaned and oiled as best i can but still no improvement.my question is can i buy a replacement barrel and key or do i need matching cdi etc .Any advice welcome cheers --