Interesting one this - I've always thought of the MT series as the Fazers replacement, which seems to be echoed in the number of ex Fazer owners moving onto them!
For the past couple of years the clutch on my 03 plate Honda Jazz has always been a little juddery now and again but nothing too serious. Today it's started squealing when I press the pedal, it keeps squealing until release. Guess it's a nice big bill just before Christmas for a new clutch :'(
As of last night I find myself to be the owner of a fairly tidy T Reg FZS600.
Poor girl is going to be my winter/commuting/IAM Training bike.
Anything you guys can suggest to beat the cold and any common mods and additions that might be worth looking into? It already has a headlight mod and stainless headers.
Now done 47,000 miles and decided to check to valve clearances. Problem is getting the cam cover clear of the engine. I've done it before at about 30,000 miles and don't remember getting the cam cover away being such a problem. Haynes says to remove the bolt holding the thermostat housing, but unless I drain the water and remove the hoses the housing wont budge. I don't remember doing that last time, but maybe I did. Any of you guys who have checked the valve clearances had this problem and can advice if removing the thermostat housing is necessary or not. :\
My Mrs and I are going our separate ways, we live in separate parts of the house, but have to admit she did have me in stitches today.
I went out shopping this morning and when I came back there was a guy on the roof of the house. He called down to me something in French to which I gave the Gallic Shrug.
I asks her what the guy is doing on the roof, fixing a ridge tile !!!, okay, and I thought no more about it. 10 minutes later this guy is going ballistic. Oh, by now he is shouting in English, What's up with him I asks her.
Turns out he told her there were two tiles needed fixing , so two tiles. She says the robbing bastard said €20 for the first tile, ok ,so now he says he wants €50 for doing the two so I told him to fuck off and have taken his ladder away.
This lad was about 30 maybe 35 and built like a builder. I thought fuck this and pissed off out on the MT09.
Roof looks okay, wife has an ear to ear grin on her face, we agreed €30 for the two, he left two hours ago.
17/11/16: Sadly have to part ways with my Fazer after 6 years ownership. [size=1.35em]I am moving abroad, you must be able to collect the bike from Surrey in a van/trailer within one week - by Thursday 24th November. The price is a firm £800 cash.[/size] No negotiation as if it doesn't sell for this I have already got the okay to store with a family member so I simply won't sell.
If you can, you are in luck. It has been cared for and has a high specification as below, incl the R6 shock mod, fork cartridge emulators, heated grips, custom paint & seat, full Motad SS exhaust.... etc.
Overview
Purchased in Jan 2011 from a dealer in Oxford. I've done about 30k of the 56k miles on the clock. Used for some commuting and pleasure incl trackdays, 2 tours of France, IAM and Foc-u member rides but always meticulously maintained and cherished. Has had lots of upgrades during it's time with me (& money spent *sob*). Not been used since 2015 when I got a ZX9R and a car. I intended to return it to standard for sale but a couple of family bereavements and a relocation abroad since then has got in the way. Hence it's on here now. I used to be pretty active on the forum, met several members on ride outs a few years a go so maybe a few Foccers will remember me or the bike.
Current condition and what it needs
It has been laid up for over a year, covered in my garden, carbs drained and fuel stabiliser in tank. I recently refit the battery (which has been kept charged) and got it running with zero drama. Test ridden and it rides with no major issues. Having said this, there are a few things it needs and I would like this bike to go to somebody who knows their way around a bike and prepared to get it running perfect.
Firstly it needs a MOT and road tax as it is SORNed. So needs collection in a van/trailer.
Wants a service, oil and filter at least. I think it needs a new chain as there is a big tight spot (unless you manage to free up the DID gold x-ring chain but I have failed). Needs a once over and may need adjustments here and there - felt like the head bearings could do with tightening up (bearings should be fine as they are not so old & good Koyo tapered). I didn't notice anything else and am confident there are no nasty surprises but do not expect it to ride perfectly until you've given it a bit of a spruce & service. The specs are good though and it is mechanically sound. Rode very well on trackdays and fast roads, I really enjoyed it.
Cosmetically it tends to scrub up really well as per the photos but it's not perfect. As you get closer there will be marks as you would expect from a bike that's been ridden. It has been doused in acf50 in my ownership but there are spots of corrosion here and there, usual suspects, forks, rear caliper (centre stand & side stand powdercoated a few years ago). The paint is generally good but there are stone chips and marks here and there. There are two chips on the tank but not too conspicuous. The larger one is on black paint and could be touched up if it bothers you. I was going to but covered it with some black electrical tape temporarily and you can hardly notice it so left at is (for 4yrs now). Overall with the custom paint job (done by a highly regarded shop - search him Dennis of D-Luck's) and other nice bits I think it looks pretty good.
Specs:
2001 FZS600 box eye
I am the 4th owner (8 on the V5c - I have changed address four times)
56k miles
SORNed
No MOT
Shock: R6 shock mod (slightly firmer sprung than standard - spring rates, settings etc from installation present)
Forks: cartridge emulators + Wilbers linear springs and service by RevsRacing (sprung as above) (Thanks to Kebab19's help on this & above)
Michelin PR3s. Rr nearly new. Fr coming up for renewal but not desperate.
Full Motad SS system + dynoed and carb balance/adjustment by PDQ
Newer FZ1/FZ6 S2 silver pot front calipers (SBS pads)
Braided SS brake lines all round
Tank and rear panels painted by D-Luck's Custom Paint (Brighton) Black/gunmetal with gold pinstripes and ghosted Tuning Fork logos.
Front faring is standard black. Matching custom painted front fairing is available but cracked (knocked whilst parked in Mar-12).
Recovered and slightly lowered seat by CE Moore Coach Trimmers
SS rad guard
Engine guards
Datatool "Thermo grips", hardly used
Motobatt battery
NGK Iridium plugs + NGK plug boots
K&N air filter
LEDs in clocks
Double horn (standard + PIAA Sports horn on a relay)
Twin headlight mod
Alloy rear caliper torque arm
Fender Extenda
Many receipts for above kept. Might have forgotten some.
Service history:
Too much to list from 6 year's ownership, loads of history and paperwork kept incl service booklet and receipts. You'll get a folder. Most notable work below in my time (of what I remember):
Front sprocket nut mod/upgrade done
Camchain replaced
Koyo tapered head bearings installed
Suspension linkage block bearings renewed
Centre stand and side stand (and maybe a few other things) were powdercoated
Consumables like wheel bearings, fuel filters, bolts and so on.... have been always been renewed as and when needed.
Anyone else get this scam email which is trying to get your paypal login to do a little buying on your behalf :eek or more
Looks very authentic, but the paypal site login address in the email is not all it appears because the hidden address behind it is the real address www.sisel.co.in/signin and clicking the link will take you to a very good copy of the paypal login.
Hovering the mouse finger pointer over the signin link in the email and you will see the real address behind it www.sisel.co.in/signin
Using a clever bit html coding it is easy to make the real link appear as something else.
Attached is a copy of the email I received again.
If you see something like this in your inbox it is best deleted.
Okay so as much as I hate starting out with a negative post, this is quite important.
I picked up a 2000 Model FZS recently and everything seemed good, It started and ran both before and after transport from Liverpool to my house. The bike stopped running seemingly dye to lack of petrol, as I was putting it away and has since refused to start. So far I have filled the tank to rule out lack of petrol, charged the battery and checked the emergency cut out isn't active but still it won't start.
When I try using the starter there is no noise whatsoever, the only thing that happens is the engine light comes on along with the yellow light next to the fuel gauge. Any ideas will be appreciated!
