11-03-16, 08:32 AM
I get Martin Lewis money saving tips/ideas regularly & it got me thinking along the lines of what can we save keeping our Fazers running?
Heres a couple for starters:
Some Yamaha genuine parts ( eg 12mm sprocket nut/lockwasher @ £2-44 OFFICIAL PRICE) seem excellent value for money while some ebay traders ask much more than this. HOWEVER... I asked Yamaha dealer cost of 2 x brake bleed nipples & was quoted £16! :eek . I ordered 2 stainless steel nipples c/w rubber caps from "Powerhouse Automotive"based in Chesterfield cost... £7-80 posted & received next day. I highly recommend their brake overhaul kits which come with useful detailed instructions for anyone new to this work. For mechanical numpties they over a postal caliper overhaul service.
While stripping rear suspension linkage for inspection/cleaning/regreasing I discovered scoring of spacer tube caused by seizure of the 2 needle roller bearings (the ones fitted to base of swingarm. Spacer tube was only available from Yamaha-cost £14-73 but what they asked for the caged needle roller bearings was ridiculous -something like £25 each! "Marksman" of Guildford came to the rescue supplying 4 for £46-74 (inc £2-95 P&P).
Sparkplugs--Do NOT BUY from Halfords/Main Dealers. Ause online suppliers for considerable savings..
OVER TO YOU LOT :lol
Heres a couple for starters:
Some Yamaha genuine parts ( eg 12mm sprocket nut/lockwasher @ £2-44 OFFICIAL PRICE) seem excellent value for money while some ebay traders ask much more than this. HOWEVER... I asked Yamaha dealer cost of 2 x brake bleed nipples & was quoted £16! :eek . I ordered 2 stainless steel nipples c/w rubber caps from "Powerhouse Automotive"based in Chesterfield cost... £7-80 posted & received next day. I highly recommend their brake overhaul kits which come with useful detailed instructions for anyone new to this work. For mechanical numpties they over a postal caliper overhaul service.
While stripping rear suspension linkage for inspection/cleaning/regreasing I discovered scoring of spacer tube caused by seizure of the 2 needle roller bearings (the ones fitted to base of swingarm. Spacer tube was only available from Yamaha-cost £14-73 but what they asked for the caged needle roller bearings was ridiculous -something like £25 each! "Marksman" of Guildford came to the rescue supplying 4 for £46-74 (inc £2-95 P&P).
Sparkplugs--Do NOT BUY from Halfords/Main Dealers. Ause online suppliers for considerable savings..
OVER TO YOU LOT :lol