First ride out

[Artherjob]

Just got a 2002 fazer back on the road after sitting idle in someone's garage for about four years. Took a bit of work and lots of hassle with the back brake but it's all road legal and running sweet. Love it and looking forward to many miles of fun.

[redmandan]

Nice one! They're great bikes. What else did it take to get it back on the road?

[Artherjob]

Yep a few other things. Engine out frame sprayed along with the wheels after taking loads of grease and sludge off. Replaced the throttle position sensor and a major service. Struggled to get the back caliper freed so reconditioned another and had to replace the master cylinder. Fork seals and MOT. It was all good fun (well mostly)

[redmandan]

Sounds like a pretty big job bud. I had to replace my cam chain last spring. If I had a lift and the knowledge I would've done an endless chain but in the end I settled for a split link and top end kinda job. Bike flies like s**t off a shovel and idles like a kitten so I can't complain.


This was the biggest engine job I had ever attempted so I had a hundred questions for the old salty dogs on here and I got a concise reply every time. You obviously had some prior experience. Well done mate, enjoy the bike. Post some vids/pics if you can.

[Artherjob]

Think it might need a bit of tweaking as not sure if it's under powered. First bike I've had for a few years and my last few bikes were supersports. Still shifts along though.