Hi,
I've just returned to the Yamaha fold, I first had an SS50 (before it became the FS1-E) in 1974, followed by an YDS7 250, for some reason  then strayed away from Yamahas before having a 1991 RD350YPVS FII in 2004. Many bikes in between and since but when the need came raise some funds for my car I sold my Tuono V4 APRC I replaced it with a 2002 (51 plate) Fazer 1000.

I managed to get out and put 130 miles on it yesterday and I returned with mixed feelings, I bought it unseen or tried via the internet from Nightingales in Rugby. The bike was as clean as they said it was so no problem there, I had however forgotten how bland the engine is, it gets there but pretty soulless after the growling edgy V4 o the Tuono and the ballistic GSXR1000 that proceeded that. Of course it lacks the power of both but that isn't the issue it's just a bit too linear compared to what I'm used. The plus side was it was nice and comfortable and the suspension and handling wasn't anywhere near as bad as I'd been led to believe from reading this forum.

So heated grips, a slightly high screen some adjustable levers to be fitted and roll on the summer I think I'm going to learn to love the bike as the plusses definitely outweigh the minuses. 

Nothing to do with me but just seen an advert for a Fazer wingrack 2 for a 98-02 600 on "Pre-Loved" advert internet site in Porthcawl, pictures on advert.  £75

  hi all,
  I first rode a boxeye about 6 years ago when I took one out from a local dealer for an hour or so. I loved it but my wife...err...didn't. So I kept my bmw which I eventually sold back in September. I wanted something lighter and more fun with an upright riding position and a decent pillion perch without stupid power, I looked at the 2016 er6f or Versys but because of a big DIY project in the house at the moment I won't get the chance to ride much this year so it would be a heavily depreciating ornament. So I sat the other half on the back of a foxeye and while it's no armchair it's apparently much better than the earlier model. So now I've got a deposit on a 9,000 mile, 2 owner 'Deep Purplish Blue' ? (I see no purple) 2003 fzs600 which I should be picking up in a week or so. It's had more paint than I would have expected for such a low mileage bike but the bodywork is mint, it gives me a project when...if the house is finished :lol  and it'll not lose much value when...if I come to sell it for a new bike. I'll post some pics when I've got it. Apologies for the rambling intro, I'm going now.

Howdy all,


thought id get my name out here on the OC and see what I can gather.


Having been riding for around 11 years ive had some pretty fun bikes, my last big boy toy the TL1000R... which I traded for my old 2004 FZS1000!! which I now sorely miss...


searching the web I have found a few net examples of FZS1000s for sale but..


Just wanted some advice about what to look for and what to check, I remember the exup cover 3 8mm bolts...


and on another note is anyone on here selling one? 


Thanks in advance!


Alex

Good Afternoon chaps (and chappets?)


Just thought i'd introduce myself before making my request for help post.


My name is Alex, been riding around 11 years, love the offroad scene (4 wheels) and obviously enjoy biking, among other things shooting too!


Hopefully get to know a few on here 

Hi, does anyone have a 22" National Cycles V-stream screen for a gen1 fazer 1000 - in good condition - for sale please? Thanks

Any body used them before. I need to get a new helmet and wet weather gear. Any comments will be appreciated.

Need a bagalux tank cover for my old 2007 MT-03 as this bike has a plastic tank my magnetic tank bag is no good  :rollin

Good afternoon guys,

Just a quick introduction.  I used to frequent this amazing site, but have to admit I haven't been on here for probably 7/8 years.  I cannot adduce my account details for love nor money, and the fact that the site allowed me to register with my age-old email address suggests my account was removed due to inactivity.

I have owned this bike for nearly 12 years.  It has taken me to Rome, Barcelona, Milan, San Marino, Paris, and an array of places in between.  It is an amazing bike, but quite simply it has hardly left my garage for 5 years.  Looking back at the MOT history, I can see it's done about 1000 miles in the last 5 years.  Two reasons for this; firstly I have a 5 year old little girl and don't have the spare time to go touring, and secondly I have an R1 track bike that I use for my adrenaline hit.

I have been making excuses for years not to sell it - maybe I will go touring again, or maybe my car will break down and I need to use it for work etc.  The time has finally come to part ways.  I'm going to be very honest in my advert below so as not to waste anyone's time.

UPDATED to show new MOT expiry date and new brake piston seals

Bike Make :  Yamaha

Bike Model :  FZS 1000

Year :  2002

Price : £2,000 - no offers now it has a new MOT

MOT/Tax : MOT expires 18/04/2018.

Mileage : 26,712

Colour : Black

THE GOOD

- New front caliper piston seals a couple of weeks ago with fluid change
- Fork and rear shock overhaul by Revs racing about 2k miles ago.  Forks were powder coated satin black at the same time
- Coolant change a few weeks ago
- Official Givi top box and pannier rack.  42 litre Givi top box and two 36 litre Givi panniers
- Double bubble touring screen
- Renthal touring bars
- HEL braided hoses front and rear
- Rear hugger
- New brake pads all round, oil change, filter etc about 200 miles ago
- New front tyre about 80 miles old
- 3.5mm tread on the centre of the rear tyre
- Stage 1 Ivans jet kit
- Working exup valve
- Loads of nice little extra details, like titanium bolts, wheel rim stickers, custom footpegs, black levers, indicators.  All the usual stuff people do when they love a bike
- Pearlescent black paint in great condition.  I had a low speed accident about 6/7 years ago.  No major damage, but required a respray.  Repaired myself for about £400 and no MIAFTR registration

THE BAD

- Engine paint is flaking
- This is a 15 year old bike.  It's been garaged, but it is starting to look tired.  I was tempted to overhaul it over the winter, but I spent the time on the track bike instead.  It would look amazing again if someone was to spend some time on it
- Neutral light doesn't work
- Sat Nav cradle not included

Bike Location :  Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham, West Midlands

Any Other Relevant Info :  There's a whole box full of extras which will go with the bike.  Screen, indicators, bolts, levers.  I think there is even a set of heated grips in there.  Lots of stuff.

Contact details:  07709496495.  I get a lot of PPI and cold calls, so please don't get offended if I don't answer.  Please leave a voicemail or drop me a text and I will give you a call back.  Please don't PM me on here as I will probably not check for messages.

Images uploaded to Google Drive.  Hopefully this link works:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_tjNL...ElqU1lHXzg

Thank you for looking!

Nice chrome rad cover, was previously fitted to my 2002 Foxeye FZS600.
Superb condition, bolts on simply, looks good and adds protection.
£25, can post if required or collect. I'm in Grimsby Lincs.
Further photos available.

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