I have a 2004 Fazer 1000, bought a year ago. I have a "road noise" emanating up through the front forks/fairing area. Not quite a whirring and not a rattle, but possibly a rotation related sound.
Everything checks out ok, wheel bearings, forks etc. I don't think it's brakes as its still there with a light finger full of brake lever. The Previous owner had looked after it very well and I continue to do the same, but have some concern about this noise (Admittedly I am quite paranoid about odd noises being an air cooled RD owner.)
Does anyone else hear this noise on theirs.? It may be normal noise collecting and transmitting through the opening of the fairing/fork area (first bike I've owned with any sort of fairing). As I've mentioned before it goes well, brakes well and goes round corners well..
Thanks
Just replaced the swingarm bearings. Put it back together then realised I forgot to put the dust caps on . Lol. Are they really important or can I leave them off. Thanks
My old fazer is in state cosmetically and I’m not sure where to start. Photos attached.
I guess scraping and sanding the engine then repainting is an option but I am afraid I would make a complete pig’s ear of it.
I would welcome any ideas to spruce up the appearance of my bike which is otherwise mechanically sound, apart from the fact that it doesn’t idle well but I plan on arranging a carb refurb for that.
Ok, I have read lots of old threads regarding mirrors. I have a perfectly good set of original mirrors on my 1998 boxeye without a scratch on them. Problem is it’s driving me nuts just seeing my right elbow. Oddly, the near side is not an issue. Is the general consensus it’s well worth fitting the later Foxeye or Fazer 1000 mirrors.? It seems the jury may still be out but I’m happy to source and pay for used OEM mirrors if it’s going to make a substantial improvement. Don’t want to waste £50.00 if it makes little difference. Thanks.
Hi Fokkers, I got the old girl out of the garage yesterday and when I turned the ignition on it was dead, I tried a couple of times and then gave up and ordered a new battery. New battery fitted, same problem, I checked the main fuse and it seemed fine but I replaced it with the spare anyway. When I went to turn the key the next time it's like something shifted in the lock and everything came alive and the bike started fine. I put the old battery back in and again it was fine. So I suspect there's something worn in the ignition lock, I've put a load of ACF50 down it and it's nice and smooth now. Does anyone have any advice, is it a case of flushing the lock through with loads of WD40 or can you take the lock off and clean up the internals?
Update: I've flushed it through with some dry lube and switch cleaner which will hopefully do the trick, it doesn't look like removing the lock is an easy proposition.
Im selling my upgraded Fzs 1000 s 54 plate. This bike must be one of the best in hte country. 2008 R1 front end with 6 piston calipers, American made steering stem and british made staeering head bearings, Full Monty, Ais removed, R6 rear shock. Carbon mudguard, Carbon rear hugger, Carbon Chain guard, Carbon rad covers, Stainless radiator guard, Renthal bars, Stainless bar ends, Two seasts, one is cut down, Led tailights with in built Indicators, Mivv titanium Exhaust with Carbon Can. Open to serious offers... Going online soon so i thought i would put it on here first, for te foccers
This winter I bought a non running Thundercat with the intention to fix it and flip it. But once I got it running I realised what a great bike it is! I'm definitely keeping it. Two months later my son bought a Fz8n and last month my wife bought a Fzs600. They are all great bikes and very similar to each other. Many tips to be found on this forum and so much knowledge. Thanks!
Should I be that fussy about what I use, It will be OAT but do I need the stuff just for bikes like Motul motocool OAT - the red one. The last time I did it I used halfords own OAT.
Hi guys new to this site just fitted a gear indicator to my 2003 fazer600 but can't find the crank position wire, I've google it looked at my haynes manual but to no avail any advice would be appreciated
