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new rider need advice - wizbit7 - 13-08-15
Hi plp im just about to pass my mod 2..i really like the fazers doin my lessons on a 2000 reg carb version..im thinking off buying a 2006 fazer..the thing is buy chance i was looking at one on ebay...1975 ovno. 24000 miles...by chance on way to skeggy with the fam i seen the bike at the side the rd..i had a quick look round it...looks nice but upon looking at the exhaust bolts they looked damaged/painted silver...i was told by someone tht these can be a big problem..the pipes ect look new so no need to undo the bolts ect..but should i walk away from buying as i dont want to have prob with them later..advice please ; )
Re: new rider need advice - chaz - 13-08-15
As far as I know the exhaust is stainless steel at the front and under the engine and to the cat, you can check with a magnet as stainless is non magnetic, so there should be no need to remove it. The nuts on mine are very rusty, I dont know if you could get a nut spliter on or cut them off but unless you need the engine out (or maybe the swingarm) then why worry about it.
Re: new rider need advice - wizbit7 - 13-08-15
Hi thanks for your help.I appericate it ; )
I have spoken to the owner and he took it in px against his car sale...so im bit unsure about it..but i deff want a fazer...; )
Re: new rider need advice - noggythenog - 13-08-15
I say dont do it....any doubts dont do it....plenty excellent bikes out there for 2k & if it's your first then spend a tad extra & buy from a reputable dealer because there's also plenty crooks out there too.
Also bare in mind the 06 fazer is a completely different machine to the 2000 that you learned on, different character, chassis, engine, all different...both are good bikes...just different
Re: new rider need advice - wizbit7 - 14-08-15
Your right i think i will wait and get one from a dealer with some warenty...might cost me mre but dnt need stress off a bad bike l
Thanks appericate ur help ; )
Re: new rider need advice - mickvp - 15-08-15
(13-08-15, 08:01 PM)chaz link Wrote: As far as I know the exhaust is stainless steel at the front and under the engine and to the cat, you can check with a magnet as stainless is non magnetic, so there should be no need to remove it. The nuts on mine are very rusty, I dont know if you could get a nut spliter on or cut them off but unless you need the engine out (or maybe the swingarm) then why worry about it.
Some stainless steels are magnetic as well. It depends what state the material is in. Austenitic stainless is not magnetic, but ferritic is.
Re: new rider need advice - chaz - 16-08-15
and don't forget martensitic, duplex and precipitation hardening to make up the 5 types of stainless, all I know is you get more for the non-magnetic when you take it to the scrap yard?