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Getting the most out of my Fazer - kgjersda - 06-06-17
So I'm planning on buying myself a new bike in a couple of years, but I have to save up some money first.
Meanwhile I want to get the most out of my Fazer since I'll be driving it a lot more.
I'm doing the routine maintenance as I should.
I have also upgraded the lights and the rear brake.
Trying to figure out a saving plan while keeping my chin up and having fun with the Fazer.
What other things can I do to improve the ride from cheap to expensive?
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - fazersharp - 06-06-17
(06-06-17, 11:34 AM)kgjersda link Wrote: What other things can I do to improve the ride from cheap to expensive?
:eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - kgjersda - 06-06-17
What I meant was:
What things, ranging from cheap to expensive, can I do to this magnificent piece of exemplary engineering?
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - fazersharp - 06-06-17
(06-06-17, 12:15 PM)kgjersda link Wrote: What I meant was::thumbup :kiss
What things, ranging from cheap to expensive, can I do to this magnificent piece of exemplary engineering?
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - Tubz1983 - 06-06-17
R6 rear shock, balance the carbs, read A Twist of the Wrist and work on getting faster/smoother etc.
All of these will keep it interesting
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - Frosties - 06-06-17
(06-06-17, 12:15 PM)kgjersda link Wrote: What I meant was:
What things, ranging from cheap to expensive, can I do to this magnificent piece of exemplary engineering?
Well saved sir :lol
Have you thought about braided hoses as a cheap but effective upgrade ?
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - kgjersda - 06-06-17
Brake hoses
Yes I have considered them. But actually after upgrading the pads in the front to some SBS sinter pads the brakes are very nice. Don't feel that's the thing holding the bike back.
Suspension
I measured the sag in the suspension today and adjusted the front preload one notch (to 5) for a bit harder front setup, the sag was in the upper limit. The bike feels more responsive and easier to turn in.
The rear is already at the 4th notch from the right (I think that's #6?) and the sag is within specs.
It's the rear that really bothers me. It seems the cheapest option is to look for a R6 13S rear shock and some dog bones. Second would be Hagons, then Nitron, then Hagon with adjuster, then Hagon with Adjust. And in the top range would be Ohlins.
Opinions?
Tires
Fitted Pilot Road 3 tires. Love them and feel comfortable and confident on the wet.
(06-06-17, 02:04 PM)Tubz1983 link Wrote: R6 rear shock, balance the carbs, read A Twist of the Wrist and work on getting faster/smoother etc.Carbs are balanced. Will check up on A Twist of the Wrist. It's a good point to become a better driver, not just a better bike! At this point it's probably not the bike holding me "back" as much as my mentalitiy. I've seen some pretty amazing lean angles from some foccers
All of these will keep it interesting
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - mtread - 07-06-17
Hagons (front and back) are a relatively cheap option. Transformed mine.
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - kgjersda - 08-06-17
After reading all of the information on the forum I'm going the route of the R6 shock. Found an OK deal for a shock here in Norway.
I have access to steel and aluminium CNC machines, so this will def be the cheapest option.
Only going to need an extra faulkner spring.
Also.
Perhaps some Hagon for the front. Not too bad from wemoto.
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - kgjersda - 12-06-17
Just saw the multi gauge upgrade in another thread.
Perhaps this is a cost efficient way to elevate the FZS600.
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - kgjersda - 28-06-17
So my plan to wait didn't quite pan out as I thought it would. :lol
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Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - Tefer - 28-06-17
MT10?
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - kgjersda - 28-06-17
(28-06-17, 02:19 PM)Tefer link Wrote:MT10?
MT-10 SP!
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - Tefer - 28-06-17
You lucky bugger
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - unfazed - 28-06-17
(06-06-17, 11:34 AM)kgjersda link Wrote:What other things can I do to improve the ride from cheap to expensive?
Ring it neck in every gear :lol
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - Disorderlypunk - 28-06-17
at least its another yam
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - nick crisp - 28-06-17
(28-06-17, 09:55 AM)kgjersda link Wrote:So my plan to wait didn't quite pan out as I thought it would. :lol
I fear this might not be the ideal way to get the best out of your Fazer :lol
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - kgjersda - 28-06-17
If the mt is 10/10, then the fazer is 9/10. Both are bloody brilliant.
Fazer is so so so much more frugal ?
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - kgjersda - 10-08-17
A little update:
I still got both bikes, and I commute with my Fazer and use the MT for nice weather and longer trips.
Fazer is still so much easier in and around town, lower point of gravity, flickable and nimble.
The MT is actually around the same weight/size as the Fazer but it has a much wider turn radius and a higher center of gravity, so you feel the weight much more.
MT-10 is a torque monster, it just goes so fast; fast. So you don't really get to think before you're far above the legal speed limit.
Keeping them both!
Re: Getting the most out of my Fazer - mtread - 10-08-17
Perfect solution!