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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - MarkWales - 08-03-14

on the topic of going to screw fix for bolts - does anyone know what sizes are needed for the 600?



Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - Hiswitsend - 08-03-14

It's in getting a set of Avon storms fitted, off out for a couple of hundred miles familiarisation with the 600, weather wise the tyres seem a good match... Curious to see how they compare to road2s in grip and wear rate.

Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - t140 - 08-03-14

Try www.a2stainless.co.uk for fixings , ive used them a few times and found them ok.

Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - J_Dub - 08-03-14

Well not today, but over the past few days;
Fitted K&N air filter

Washed  salt and  general shite off the bike.
Polished plastic bits and tank.
Took for quick ride and it was misfiring , I was aware that this may be a problem because I gave the bike an over enthusiastic rinse to make sure all the salt was gone.
Plug caps off & dry electrics, apply WD40  etc.
Better but still missing.
Caps off and leave over night to dry (and a bit more WD)
Next day; bike runs good.
Take off brake callipers, clean, check pads for wear, check for leaks and that the pistons are free, all good, reassemble.

Going on a bimble.


Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - esetest - 08-03-14

Took the rack back off and put the grab rails back on , washed it , polished it , lubed the chain , used GT85 and WD40 silicone bike shine , ready for a ride tomorrow .

Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - kitcrazy - 08-03-14

brunham bends great day

Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - J_Dub - 08-03-14

Fitted a blue spot rear caliper this afternoon.  Big Grin

Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - nick crisp - 08-03-14

Cleaned the worst of the winter crud off - 2 hours and many cuts later (tie wraps etc; they always getcha! I wonder if a blood sacrifice means it'll now be possessed?  :evil) it's not looking bad. A few more minor scuffs and scratches than when I bought it in June last year, but the ACF does appear to have kept things pretty good on the whole. Found a couple of stiff links on the chain, but the chap who does any work needed to it is looking into prices for a new kit - gen. fr. sprocket, black Renthal rr., and a DID X-Ring chain will be going on soon.

Then had a short blast incorporating a section of the Charlbury TT, and a nice, fast, sweeping stretch of the A44. All seems to be in good condition, not too much farm muck about. Got trounced by a Porsche on some of the tighter sections - judging by the way he committed to the corners I reckon he knew the roads much better than I did. I backed off a bit, as I need more time to become familiar with it all before I can really cut loose. Must learn this circuit better!
He was a very good driver actually, always slowing to the limit or below through the little villages and hamlets, and keeping a good distance from any cars we briefly got stuck behind, signalling his turns and all the rest - how often do you find a fast driver who's also safe like that? Great fun.


Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - HarryHornby - 08-03-14

I had a brilliant Fazer sandwich, Ferrari, ME, CBR600...... we had some fun!  Smile

Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - ChristoT - 08-03-14

I actually worked on it!  :eek

Pics later tonight.  Smile

Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - Davebo - 08-03-14

Replaced the foccing exup cable.

Took hours. Lots of swearing. Stabbed myself with a screwdriver.

Stupid Haynes Manual. Section 4 exup cables. Remove tank (see section 2). Drain coolant (see section 3). Section 3 replace coolant. 1. Remove radiator (see section 1). I know, I'll just read the chuffing thing fr4om cover to cover shall I ?  :eek :'( :o

Even there there was foc all room for my fat fingers. Attached thin string to old cable and pulled it back through ... right up to 3/4 of the way and it came loose. Grrrrrrr!

Second cable was a bit frayed (and a bit more after I'd mucked about with it). Was going to replace both but by the time I'd messed about with the replacement of the first I'd knacked it so I ha no spare.

Next time, I'll ask the stealer to fit the darned things.

Took it out for a spin in t'Dales and it was bostin'. Plenty of bikes out too.

I even took the pushbike out for a spin as well (after I'd had a ballache fixing that).  :lol

Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - nick crisp - 08-03-14

(08-03-14, 07:45 PM)ChristoT link Wrote: I actually worked on it!  :eek

Pics later tonight.  Smile

At last! Yes, must have pictures, about bloody time!  :thumbup

Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - ChristoT - 08-03-14

(08-03-14, 07:59 PM)nick crisp link Wrote: [quote author=ChristoT link=topic=6412.msg132699#msg132699 date=1394304348]
I actually worked on it!  :eek

Pics later tonight.  Smile

At last! Yes, must have pictures, about bloody time!  :thumbup
[/quote]

Amen to that!



Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - Dead Eye - 08-03-14

Finally gave up trying to polish my old Beowulf can and opted to spray it... and then everything from this thought onwards went badly... dropped the can (whilst it was wet) twice - should have learnt the first time

In the end I got the job done but the finish certainly isn't perfect. Thankfully the majority of imperfections are on the side of the can you can't see Big Grin

I'm not totally happy with how it looks, BUT it does sound better - mostly noticeable at low speed / revs Smile

I'll probably rip it off in a few months once the finish gets on my nerves enough and spray it over with a matte paint (this was gloss apparently, which I didn't realise until I'd started) and apply some lacquer

Many little nicks, cuts and scrapes today and a few muscle aches, but the job is done and the bike is ready for its jaunt around Middle Earth tomorrow

Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - Yamazer-92 - 08-03-14

Finally got out on it for a proper ride on Dartmoor after refurbing the downpipes and getting my seat back. Was my first real test of the jack up kit too, felt good. Started on the button with no hassle at all, didnt even need choke after 5 or 6 weeks of not moving. I felt really confident on it with the new upgrades and nice exhaust sound, almost too confident... I had my first proper moment today on it. Was riding along one of my favorite roads on dartmoor and must have just been going too fast. I got to a corner that I had done earlier that day in the opposite direction, but it was a much sharper in this direction. Not helpful was there was a load of dodgy gravelly crap in the road. I panicked a bit, target fixated on a grass verge that I didn't want to hit then quickly snapped out of it and braked very firmly but carefully. I was lucky nobody was coming the other way because I went into the opposite lane. I lost the front wheel a bit in the gravel but somehow managed to manhandle the bike to keep it upright. I ended up with the front wheel just touching the verge, was very scary. I didn't know whether to be so angry at myself for getting in that situation in the first place or really happy for how well I managed to handle it once I was in it. Either way, nobody was injured and nothing was damaged so I will take it as a lesson learned. Glad the bike is back up and running and the weather was great today.

Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - MarkWales - 08-03-14


Repainted the rear hugger Back instead of Silver

Repainted the pillion handles Black instead of Blue
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Replaced standard bars with Black Renthal 755's
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Trialed the idea of a half black tank
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and later trialed the fairing
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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - nick crisp - 08-03-14

(08-03-14, 08:48 PM)Yamazer-92 link Wrote: Finally got out on it for a proper ride on Dartmoor after refurbing the downpipes and getting my seat back. Was my first real test of the jack up kit too, felt good. Started on the button with no hassle at all, didnt even need choke after 5 or 6 weeks of not moving. I felt really confident on it with the new upgrades and nice exhaust sound, almost too confident... I had my first proper moment today on it. Was riding along one of my favorite roads on dartmoor and must have just been going too fast. I got to a corner that I had done earlier that day in the opposite direction, but it was a much sharper in this direction. Not helpful was there was a load of dodgy gravelly crap in the road. I panicked a bit, target fixated on a grass verge that I didn't want to hit then quickly snapped out of it and braked very firmly but carefully. I was lucky nobody was coming the other way because I went into the opposite lane. I lost the front wheel a bit in the gravel but somehow managed to manhandle the bike to keep it upright. I ended up with the front wheel just touching the verge, was very scary. I didn't know whether to be so angry at myself for getting in that situation in the first place or really happy for how well I managed to handle it once I was in it. Either way, nobody was injured and nothing was damaged so I will take it as a lesson learned. Glad the bike is back up and running and the weather was great today.

Nice pics Yamazer (and no camera shake - before or after nearly binning it?  :lol ) Done one or two like that myself, glad you saved it!

Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - The Gentleman Biker - 08-03-14

I cleaned mine then took it out and rang its neck!

Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - midden - 08-03-14

Tightened chain and managed to badly scratch visor. Luckily they're off centre of visual line  :'(

Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - unfazed - 08-03-14

(08-03-14, 07:57 PM)Davebo link Wrote: Replaced the foccing exup cable.

Took hours. Lots of swearing. Stabbed myself with a screwdriver.

Stupid Haynes Manual. Section 4 exup cables. Remove tank (see section 2). Drain coolant (see section 3). Section 3 replace coolant. 1. Remove radiator (see section 1). I know, I'll just read the chuffing thing fr4om cover to cover shall I ?  :eek :'( :o

Even there there was foc all room for my fat fingers. Attached thin string to old cable and pulled it back through ... right up to 3/4 of the way and it came loose. Grrrrrrr!

Second cable was a bit frayed (and a bit more after I'd mucked about with it). Was going to replace both but by the time I'd messed about with the replacement of the first I'd knacked it so I ha no spare.

Next time, I'll ask the stealer to fit the darned things.

Took it out for a spin in t'Dales and it was bostin'. Plenty of bikes out too.

I even took the pushbike out for a spin as well (after I'd had a ballache fixing that).  :lol

Fit them from the top down, much easier and a lot quicker  Smile