I recently got an ELS 4 degree timing advancer. It's awesome, I should have ordered one the day I bought the bike. But I'm wondering if I should run higher octane fuel. Where I live we have 87, 89 and 93. The factory recommends 87 but I always run 89. Should I be using 93 with the timing advanced or will it be fine? I've ran a couple of tanks already and it seems fine, I don't hear any knocking but I do wear earplugs.

I think I'm accepting that my Fazer thou, which has sat in the garage for 18 months + waiting for me to get the balls to take it apart and sort it out, isn't going to be fixed, well, by me anyway.


So, maybe it's time to part ways?


the question is, how much is it worth? Only as much as someone will pay obviously, but ballpark?


2002 black Fazer thou in average to good condition, 42k miles, no recent SH as it's been sat in the nice warm garage. Ivans fitted, some extras such as spare exhaust, givi rack.


But, the carbs are blocked, this is the main issue, I don't feel confident enough to take it apart and sort. I'm sure someone will have the get up to do it. The battery needs replacing, heated grips and horn don't work. No MOT and doesn't run at the moment due to the above.


I was thinking about £750-£900? Does this sound reasonable? Or am I way out. It's hard to value. Also, not sure where to advertise it? Fleabay? Gumtree?

Hello,
When driving on a 1st gear at about 5k rpms the engine is cutting out. On 2nd gear I think it was fine going over 5k rpms.
What could be the issue? TPS ? CDI ? or something else.
It's cutting out the engine at 5k and after it drops to 1k, it starts again with an exhaust backfire. Scared a few people by doing that


Will do a few more tests tomorrow.

I’m trying to work out if my water pump or thermostat are ok.
Took it out for a blast and left it running a while but the fan doesn’t kick in.
How often does the fan come on if left idle usually?
Cheers.

***SOLD***
HogMonster is the lucky buyer.


£70 Reduced
For Sale:

Rukka Imatra Full Leather construction.
Outlast & Gore-tex lined.
Hard Carbon knuckle protection.
Hard Scaphoid protection.
Touchscreen finger pad.
Webbed little fingers.
Visor wipe.
Labelled a UK8, these are a snug UK large or a loose fit Medium.

Had little use, no scuffs or marks, in as new condition.


Cost:£175.
REDUCED: £70 posted (Paypal only)


Pls Pm if interested.

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SOLD
FOR SALE:


Richa Cold weather protect (Gore-tex) gloves
UK 10/XL true to size
As new hardy used.


RRP:£130
Sell: £60 posted (Paypal only)


Pls Pm if interested

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So the centre stand on my bike will only spring up if someone yanks the bike from the back.
It’s not technique honest my mate has an fzs and his is easy.
I removed the stand and it seem straight and in decent order so I painted it and put it back greased up with lithium and its the same.
The bike is not lowered so Im wondering if it’s actually off a 1000cc fzs so a bit too big.
Does anybody have the correct measurements for a 600 stand from top to bottom so I can work it out please?


Much obliged for any help.

Hello me again.
So bought a replacement rad off fleabay and the angle of the top right inlet is wrong sonthe hose doesn’t marry up and its useless. Are they all like this , can anybody provide a link to one they bought with no bother?
Cheers.

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***SOLD***FOR SALE:


FZS1000 (Gen1) chromed kick stand.


£65 ono posted ... Payment via Paypal.


Pls Pm if interested  :thumbup

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Hello Foccers


Im replacing the rocker cover after valve check they are all good after 50000 miles but i cant getvthe gasket to stay in the groove when i go to put it back on. Any tricks to get it to stay in the groove mates?


Much obliged.


Matt.