What have you done to your FZS600 bike today

[darrsi]

Painted on Harpic bleach onto the exhaust pipes, gave them a scrub with Stainless Steel scouring pad, then washed it off. Came up a treat, really works well.  8)

[Northern Biker]

@Gabrael72 hope you don't mind me asking but what make of seat cover is that and where is it from?

[Gabrael72]

It was from Amazon, £52 + £12 delivery, it's a really nice cover, well made & very comfortable, the link is below!

Yamaha FZS 600 Fazer '98-'04 seat cover https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MK79D5Q/r...gDbF0N55ZH

[Gabrael72]

Fitted my new Raximo short levers.

[Gabrael72]

Duplicate post, please ignore!

[demic77]

Got a pair of Michelin Road 5 and an MOT put on her. This is the first bike I've kept long enough to have new tyres put on, felt quite twitchy on the way home to the point where I was shitting it a little. Thinking it may be a combination of a new tyre profile vs worn and needing scrubbing in; I've never scrubbed in new tyres on a bike before, read a few differing things about scrubbing in new tyres, some say it's temperature related and a motorway run will sort, others are more like gradually increasing lean angles and so on which might be a bit difficult without pre planning a route and timing. Any opinions would be appreciated.

[darrsi]

[size=1em]Got a pair of Michelin Road 5 and an MOT put on her. This is the first bike I've kept long enough to have new tyres put on, felt quite twitchy on the way home to the point where I was shitting it a little. Thinking it may [/size][size=1em]be a combination of a new tyre profile vs worn and needing scrubbing in; I've never scrubbed in new tyres on a bike before, read a few differing things about scrubbing in new tyres, some say it's temperature related and a motorway run [/size][size=1em]will sort, others are more like gradually increasing lean angles and so on [/size][size=1em]which might be a bit difficult without pre planning a route and timing. Any opinions would be appreciated.[/size]

Never even knew they had made a newer version of the PR4, which i can only describe as the best tyre i've ever had on any bike. (PR3 front & PR4 rear) 
The real test was when i got blasted with sudden heavy snow on the way home from work, and the snow was quickly settling but on the main roads was loads of wet slush so i was just waiting for the tyres to slide whilst just pushing on to get home but they literally didn't at all, i was simply astonished at how well they stayed gripped to the floor. 


So after just reading reviews on how they've improved the PR4 for wet AND dry conditions seems quite remarkable to me.


As you say, if you're not used to new tyres then they can feel a tiny bit unnerving straight off the shelf, firstly because like you say they'll need scrubbing in for a while because of the shiny surface left when they are moulded. Just take things easy for the first 100 miles so the tyres can take that shine away with road dirt, and then after that period you can then start chucking the bike about a bit.
Secondly though whenever bike tyres are new their profile is obviously much more rounded and taller, so your steering will feel much lighter and the bike will fall into corners easier as the tread contact will be a tiny bit less than you're used to feeling.
Obviously with new tyres you need to be extra careful in wet weather, even more so after a long dry spell, where rain will suddenly raise oil and fuel from the roads, before it eventually gets washed away.
Doubt it will take too long with these new tyres you have though, as i think once you're used to them and get to trust them, like i have done now with my ones, you will find yourself not worrying about conditions so much and you'll naturally push the bike a little more when cornering due to the confident feedback. 


On the plus side too with the Road 5's is that they also do a 110 size front tyre, which the PR4 did not for some odd reason, hence why a few of us have to use the PR3 & PR4 combination, although in fairness it's a brilliant combo for me anyway.

[demic77]

Nice one Darrsi cheers pal. I did originally ask for PR3 front & 4 rear when I booked the bike in after much digging on here, bike shop advised that the Road 5 was available as a pair off the shelf in standard sizes for the FZS but they'd have to order in a 110 PR3 at the same price. Did a bit of further digging and the reviews were very positive so thought sod it, give em a go, will feed back as best I can vs the old Dunlop Roadsmart they replace, no experience with any other tyre on the bike. One instantly noticeable difference was the lack of handlebar shimmy while cornering but believe this can be common with a well worn front tyre.

[Grib]

Rode it, for the first time since getting it. Have spent the last 2 or 3 years turning it from a bag of shit in to something reasonable, did a steady lap of the TT course this morning. Enjoyed it, there are still a couple of things to sort out, but it went well.

[gerkin]

Swapped my rotten tank for a better one

[BBROWN1664]

Replaced the fuel tap becasue I thought it was leaking only to find it was the pipe with a slight split.
Replaced the water pump as I couldnt get a good seal on the outlet pipe only to find it was still leaking.
Gave it a wash.

[Skidbymassive]

Oiled Cables, flushed and replaced coolant. Replacing spark plugs oil and filters this week hopefully just in time for my MOT  :rollin

[Gabrael72]

Moved mine to the back garden for wash and polish before putting her up for sale, reason being I've just bought a 2nd gen FZ1!

[BBROWN1664]

Got the Silver one MOT'd ready to sell.

Anyone want it?

[bald_pig]

Got her on a dyno...


Video available here.

[fazersharp]

Dont understand what the graph is telling me but the numbers - Does that mean that the BHP is 85 at 11,000rpm. And max acceleration at 8.3k revs

[bald_pig]

Pretty much.


on the top graph, the steadily rising line is the power across the rev range, the pretty flat one is the torque across the rev range.


The bottom graph is fuelling across the rev range, the middle is ideal, above middle is lean and below is rich.

[nedworthy]

Replaced OEM exhaust can with new one from SP Engineering - Carbon Round 300mm.
Listen here for direct sound comparison between them , OEM first, baffles in on both:  [size=78%]https://youtu.be/xFrKF-Xg7Vw[/size]

[darrsi]

Replaced OEM exhaust can with new one from SP Engineering - Carbon Round 300mm.
Listen here for direct sound comparison between them , OEM first, baffles in on both:  [size=78%]https://youtu.be/xFrKF-Xg7Vw[/size]

Could've at least revved the engine  :lol
Although i know what it sounds like as i have one as well.


I would highly recommend getting the carbs balanced, as these end cans breathe very differently to a stock exhaust, and you may find it's not as smooth running at all in comparison.
Even more so if you have a K&N air filter fitted (recommended too).

[nedworthy]

  Sensitive neighbours!
Yep coming up for mot soon so will get carbs done then, newish filter in but next time for k & n