For those chasing a slow return to Idle after closing the throttle on the FazersI had been chasing this slow return to idle on my 2003 Fazer 600 for a while and bike was a bit lazy on the throttle, response not as positive as it used to be. 
Everything checked out, nothing was wrong, I was totally baffled by it.
I took the carbs off to go through everything. Checked each of the diaphragms twice for holes and splits. Checked Inlet manifolds, and all vacuum caps, all were fine.
Evertyhing was absolutely as it should be
When putting the carbs back I was looking at how the air equalises at the top of the diaphragms. Removed the little gauze filter housing which allows the air to the vents in and out as slide rises and fals. Looked at it and it looked fine. Stuck a small LED light into the the back and could only see a few specks of light through it. Decided to try cleaning it and used Carb cleaner and an old beard trimmer brush as I could not remove the gauze.
See pictures of location of filter, what it looks like off the bike, plus the before cleaning and after cleaning. Bike is back running like new since and throttle response is back to normal. My theory was that since it couldn't breath in and out through the vents it was using the small holes on the base of the slide near the needles to equalise the air above the diaphragm and was slowing the rate of ascent and decent of the slide. It happened so gradually it wasn't notice. I have since checked my sons 600 and my 1000 and both were partially blocked. Cleaning these also improved the throttle response. My 600 has 955000 miles on it and both my sons 600 and my 1000 have about half that.

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06 with 21900km on the clock

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Hi all
I have fitted a bodge number plate light to my recently rear ended fz1s so I can still ride it while I wait for parts to arrive from fowlers (up to three weeks ?). While I was at it I checked how I would remove it later.


I've checked the service manual but it doesn't describe the actual procedure, the sticking point for me was how to remover the tool holder tray so the cables can be pushed out, the seat stay brackets prevent it from coming out the top way. Or is it a question of removing the side panels and splash guard so the entire subframe can be removed and the parts disassembled off the bike?


I'm sure I will figure it out eventually over a weekend of tantrums in the garage. If anyone knows the correct method I would greatly appreciate the input and only have to suffer half a day of tantrums (or maybe a whole day) ?


Thanks ?

If anyone's interested, this site does some good quality & polished Titanium parts.
You can buy direct on the link below or buy via eBay shop.
These aren't necessarily the cheapest, but from personal experience, they're better than some I've bought in the past, just bought a set of front disc rotor mounting bolts for my Gen1 1000.  :thumbup


No idea why link has shrunk to Antman dimensions? maybe admin can jump in & correct it's size, but it still works as intended.


https://www.rsrmoto.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2...s8QAvD_BwE

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Hi Peeps.


Bit of useful info for those interested in fitting the Full Monty jet kit / carb mods / carb rubber porting / airbox lid mod / Piper Cross filter / exhaust can change.


Ivan omitted any info or pics in my jet kit, so messaged him direct via his Facebook page, he sent me the shittiest photo of a cut away airbox lid.


I've basically copied it on my own lid & here are the result via better pics.

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Hi all,


Time to hang up my leathers ... or more precisely, invite someone else to hang them up for me.  :'(


With both bikes sold a while ago, I'm clearing out all my riding gear and spares.  First up my Alpinestars 2-piece leathers.  In very good condition, never crash tested and all zips/fasteners in perfect working order.


Size labels say 36" waist on the trousers, 42" chest on the jacket.  I found the jacket to be generously sized and had room to wear a full Forcefield back protector underneath.


Comes with knee sliders (not shown on photo) and all internal armour.


Asking £120 plus £15 max for shipping.  Shipping cost is an estimate.  If it comes out less, I'll charge accordingly. 


Cheers!

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In case this has not been seen. Came across it yesterday
Tracer owners https://www.givi.co.uk/recomendations-en/lureTn2159

Hi all, long time lurker. Just thought I would say hello and show you some dirty photos  :lol
I went to start the old girl up the other week as last time she wasn't to happy so I put this down to old fuel in the tank, not used it in a year but had a few starts and left running. Put some new petrol in the tank and long story short petrol was leaking down the stand. Would only run on 3 briefly if you tried to start with a bit of throttle.
So I managed to get the carbs off today as I reckon one of the floats is stuck. First thing I found was one of the breather/fuel return pipes on underside of the tank is blocked with crusty rubbish...also a bit in the hose. Other side is clear. Then when moving the air box back there was still some petrol in there and the K&N filter stunk of petrol. So got that out and give that a clean as well.
Getting the carbs off was "fun" but got there in the end, I think putting them back might be more tricky. Anyway as I had been breathing in petrol fumes all afternoon I just had a quick look at two of the carbs....well gunked up and float was stuck on drivers side. Nearside float moved but was sticky. Looks to be long overdue a good clean looking at the state of the internals.
I put a few photos up so you can see.

Just wondering who you use for spares? Dealers... can be expensive. Just found Yamparts and Wemoto after aquick google, good prices but not OEM bits generally.
The dirty photos  :lol

[color=rgb(32, 33, 36)]It's with a heavy heart that i'm selling my trusty old fzs 1000, 32'000 miles on the clock, 2002 model, i'm after £1500.00, located in Leeds[/color][color=rgb(32, 33, 36)]
Priced low for a quick sale, bearing in mind it needs some TLC, hence the low price.[/color]

[color=rgb(32, 33, 36)]This bike has been my commuter/hack/touring bike for the past 3 years and has been ridden 12 months a year in all weathers, as such it is far from a show bike, with various dings, scratches and general age related wear and tear[/color]

[color=rgb(32, 33, 36)]The good bits:[/color]

[color=rgb(32, 33, 36)]I have maintained it mechanically, and in my ownership it's had all the suspension linkage bearings replaced, braided brake Hoses, stainless steel pistons fitted in front brake calipers, carb inlet rubbers replaced, clutch cable replaced, battery replaced with a motobatt recently, tyres replaced a few months ago, Renthal flat bars fitted and forks dropped through the yokes for a sportier riding position/quicker handling, forks stripped and serviced a couple of winters ago, exup valve regularly serviced , and new exup cables fitted.[/color]

[color=rgb(32, 33, 36)]The not so good bits:[/color]

[color=rgb(32, 33, 36)]-Looks tired, cosmetic issues, some flaking engine paint, scratches, a couple of small cracks in the fairings, small ding in the tank, rusty bolts and fixings etc.[/color]
-Big tear in the seat which I've expertly re-upholstered  up  with gaffer tape
[color=rgb(32, 33, 36)]-Due a proper service; a few thousand miles past the service interval for a valve check, fluids and filters etc need changing and Carbs could probably do with a strip and clean, chain and sprockets past their best, advisory for head bearings on last mot [/color]
[color=rgb(32, 33, 36)]-I've been advised by a mechanic that the old datatool immobilizer / alarm system should be removed asap to prevent electrical issues later down the line[/color]

[color=rgb(32, 33, 36)]Despite all this she still pulls harder than a 14 year old boy who's just discovered how to turn off parental controls on the family computer, and can get you from 0 mph to a license ban in a few seconds. I would love to keep her and restore her to her former glory, but i got a good deal on a low mile fz1 last month, and can't justify owning both so this needs to go to free up some space in the shed and recoup some funds.[/color]

[color=rgb(32, 33, 36)]Please don't send daft offers, it's priced low already,  there's plenty of dodgy folk who would list this as a minter and ask for a grand more. throw 500 quid or so at it and this could be a nice tidy bike again, or just do the basics and ride the hell out of it like i did, these bike last forever![/color]

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SOLD SOLD SOLD THANKS FOR LOOKIN'
MICHELIN ROAD 5 2CT+    FRONT AND REAR
Sold my bike earlier this month and no longer have any need for these.
Brand new in 2018 they may be 4 years old now but have been properly stored, never fitted and are brand new.
The production week on each tyre is 3717 for the front and 0618 for the rear.
Sizes are 120/70ZR17 58W180/55ZR17 73W
Will fit all FZS1000 2001 to 2005 and others, please do your own research.
£199 with free post anywhere UK mainland (Not highlands islands but please enquire)Message me if interested.

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