Following my introduction to the forum I was advised that an R6 shock maybe a better option than having the original shock refurbished. So, after doing some reading I found a 2017 R6 shock that had been serviced ready to go on a track bike but was never used. I opted for sleeving the holes M12-M10 rather than drilling out the top bolt hole on the R6 shock. I'm only 13 stone and never have a pillion so I'm sure the M10 bolt will be up to the job. 130mm dog bones and some washers. The hardest bit of the job was getting the washers on the top bolt. Took a fair few attempts but got there in the end.

I'm probably not a good enough rider to notice a huge difference but it definitely felt better damped and bit firmer sprung (the old one had a Maxton spring, to go with the Maxton fork internals). I think I need to add a bit of rebound on front and back but ir rides pretty good as is. I tried to find some factory settings for the shock and landed on 5mm thread showing as a starter for sag, 10 clicks out low speed comp, 3 turns out high speed comp and 9 clicks out for rebound damping. I'd welcome any comments or opinions.

The only other thing to do is tyres. Current ones are 9 years old. What's the accepted wisdom for best tyres on the Gen 1?

Cheers.

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Since I got a motorcycle with the EXUP system removed, I’m looking either for the valve itself with cables for the exhaust manifold, or the complete manifold with the valve and cables. Shipping to Estonia.

My old one gave up after over a decade.

New one stopped working after about one year.
My friend's boss had his die also.

Grey ones both.

Anyone else experienced this?

(I bought mine from German Amazon, so no use in trying to get a warranty - in Serbia, at that time, no one was importing them)

Hi all - one of our members who was badly injured a couple of years ago is going to do an abseil for charity at the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on the 14th September at 10am - lets see if we can get a bunch of us Foccers down there to support him in this challenge. Give generously too if you can to the justgiving page below.

Trevor Macguire is fundraising for Open Sight

Hi everyone. I’ve recently become a happy owner of a 2005 FZS1000. The bike is awesome, and I’d like to improve it further. Unfortunately, when I went to service the EXUP system, I discovered that the valve had been removed and the muffler welded. In Estonia and neighboring countries, it’s very difficult to find a header with this valve.
So I’ve got a question before I start. How badly does the absence of the EXUP system REALLY affect low-end performance? I ride about 80% in the city, and I’d really like the engine to pull well at low RPM right away.

I found a company on eBay that makes jet kits for the Fazer and other bikes as well. They’ve sold over 100k kits and have around 40,000 reviews. From what I understand, they select the kit based on the bike’s setup.
So here’s my main question: if I order a kit for a completely stock bike but with the EXUP disabled, what will come out of it? Will everything run fine, or is it better to restore the EXUP by any means?
Thanks

Jet KIT 6 SIGMA

Hi I was experiencing noise from front wheel, and i couldn’t figure out the problem. Suspected the bearings but mechanic confirmed that nothing is wrong and it simply was resonance from fairings or mudguard. Took mudguard off and the noise is gone. Mudguard back on, noise when going 50 kmh+.
I recently read this post, https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?...light=wind
But is a new tire the right solution? It's resonance, so there should be an easier solution? I tried putting some rubber rings between the fender and the forks but it doesnt help. I have thought about buying a fender extender but i dont know if it will help, and i feel like there is a cheaper solutions. All comments appreciated, thanks!
   

Good afternoon 
Few months ago I bought a 1999 fzs600 was fine. Now I seem to be loosing water. Done the obvious external checks. Now I took a plug out and there was water on it so thinking the head gasket which I will do, but for now was wondering if anyone has used the head gasket sealer which goes into the radiator. Just as a temporary measure.
Look forward to your reply’s.

On the 30th July 23 TRIGGER51 wrote about a wind noise coming from the front, suspected wheel bearings . I had checked, bearings, calipers, speedo drive, rad cover, mudguard, cables,  brackets, inserts, you name it, i checked and cleaned where nessassary, plus a road test inbetween each job.

All to no avail, it was still there driving me nuts.

On the 31st BBROWN1644, repliedt to TRIGGER,  possibly tyre, remove mudguard and test. It was a last ditch attempt, never thought it would work,.. it did, no noise.... 

The Bridgestone 023 has only done around 6000kms, I've has then on a Sprint, XJR1300, and now my Fazer  without an issue, a great tyre, until now.....

I'm almost 80, had bikes since l was 16, worked on everyone I've ever owned,  thought l knew most things,  but,  lesson learnt, always come on here first to see if someones had the same problems 

So a thankyou to Tigger for posting, and BBrown  for the answer....

Regards Fergie

Photo of my bike mad granddaughter, any excuse to get out on it


   

Hi everyone,

I own a Yamaha FZS600 Fazer (RJ02) and I’m interested in doing a rear conversion. I’d like to fit a different tail light and indicators (possibly from the RJ03 or an aftermarket solution).

Does anyone know where I can get a complete conversion kit or the necessary parts? I’m also wondering if these aftermarket tail lights and indicators usually come with an E-mark (E-approval number), since I want to make sure they are road legal.

Any recommendations or links would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

Hi All,

Just acquired a 2003 FZS1000 in lovely condition after being a Triumph Triple owner for the last 10 years and am experiencing a bit of a culture shock so would appreciate some advice to help me bond with it.

The motor seems really buzzy after the triple which is to be expected I guess but the slightest whiff of throttle has the revs shooting up making tight maneuvers tricky and has the bike jerking over bumps as I can't keep the throttle steady. Is this the norm with these? It has a Blue Flame race exhaust so don't know if the fueling is off?

The seating position is great for me as I had both wrists smashed in a bike accident a couple of years ago so comfort is spot on but there seems to be no weight over the front wheel making steering seem vague at times. I guess dropping the forks through and maybe lower bars would help - has anyone had experience or recommendations of doing either? 

It came with the original owners manual which says to cold start the bike with full choke and no throttle but it never seems to catch without a fair bit of throttle - is this normal or once again maybe a fueling issue caused by the pipe?

Forks feel extremely soft - already had been set for max compression/rebound so once again any advice of beefing them up a bit? Thicker oil/stronger springs etc?

The gearing! Does anyone actually use first gear on these or maybe someone has messed with the sprockets on mine. I'm constantly trying to change up from 6th gear and it feels like it needs another 2! I know it's revvier than the Triumph and will take some getting used to but it seems horrendously under-geared. Must check the number of sprocket teeth.

 Sorry if that all seems a bit negative but I really like the bike and want it to get the best out of it. Looking forward to interacting with fellow Fazer owners on here.

Thanks in advance for any info/advice you can offer