What have you done to your FZS600 bike today

[vinnyb]

  Freed off the rear brake pistons, not solid, but not far off. They're still not perfect but they'll do for now. I'll sort them properly when I replace the hoses and can pop the pistons out and give them a good clean.

[demic77]

Swapped the rotten originals for Delkevic stainless down pipes. Plenty of tea and pepsi max, procrastinating and swear words but eventually success, despite my mechanical aptitude level of pissed up chimp on crack (who rebuilt a Land-Rover once, all you needed was a lump hammer and WD-40). Was shitting it after hearing tales of snapped studs, engine out head off nightmares that I couldn't of dealt with but it went fine, inner nuts were more difficult due to the shite splashed on them with no fender extender (guess whats next on the shopping list).
Sprayed it liberally with Q10 penetrating fluid from these guys http://www.qoileurope.com I had a free sample from a while back and it worked an absolute treat, the inner two were rusty and cruddy as f@ck but came away easily [size=78%]after spraying with this stuff. [/size]

[Cagey_Thoughts]

Carried on the rebuild.... It's only been about 5 years.. :rolleyes . but this is the first time I've had a workshop/garage to be able to do any work in since my Daventry days....... It WILL get finished this year......


to date... New/refurbished list...


Hagon rear shox
Hagon fork springs and a fork rebuild
shims done
Downpipes
Can.. high level
All Calipers refurbished.. new pistons
Carbs refurbished
Loads of seals and bearings replaced
Loads of bits powdercoated black.. Inc.. swingarm.. fork lowers... etc..etc...
Fairing inners... mirror shells and other bits painted red....
new radiator
Only concession to 'bling'... polished torque arm with 'Fazer' inscribed in red....
Usual chain & sprox
Other bits and pieces...


Original concept was to protect the vulnerable alloy during winter commuting duties.... but it has turned into a labour of love..... (well it is when I can remember where all the hoses and wires go....!!!!! )

[redmandan]

Got the bike back on the road following front caliper rebuild: new pads, cleaned up the pistons and seals and stuck them back in with plenty of red rubber grease.


I went with SBS sintered pads after reading a fairly lengthy discussion on this forum, just had a 20 mile ride and they feel pretty good. They feel less snatchy than the old pads and certainly give more confidence in stopping power. We'll see how they chew up my discs, they're already pretty scored anyway.



Bleeding the brakes went reasonably well, I did this a little while back when I installed braided lines and the process is much smoother for me now. So this year so far it has been new brake lines + pads front and back, full caliper rebuild front and back and newly upholstered seat.


Every day I've been adding my special potion of ATF/Acetone to the exhaust bolts. Today I did it after a 20 mile ride when they were nice and hot, another tip from on here. If the heavens hadn't opened as soon as I'd done it I was tempted to see if I could crack them open. If they do open, I'll order the new exhaust, if they snap in the head I'll just go and cry.  :'(

[cl1ve2004]

Well, yesterday start ,finished today..Rebuilt me fzs 600 carbs ( first time I have done carbs) fantastic service from NRP carbs who found me mixture


screw set for £9 instead of Fowlers @ £37...



Fowlers !! Fitted a new tail tidy..


Gonna refit carbs to bike over the weekend

[unfazed]

Sitting in the garage cause the weather is crap and I just cleaned it  :'( :'( :'(

[Steve3351]

EEEK...!
I had the same dilemma as REDMANDAN....to get exhaust studs out without breaking them off in the head...
two of mine broke off.  :\ Cursed and focced for a while and then just made decision to remove engine. Not as difficult as i thought...u need a trolley jack, and a person to help, holding the end of the long engine mounting bolts while u unscrew them, anyone can do this, even a woman. Obviously this is easier if u have a shed to work in and a lift or a raised platform. I did it outside on the ground. Drilled out the old studs (carefully) and fitted nice S/S downpipes with nice new S/S studs.

A good opportunity to clean everything properly. paint some bits etc. etc.

[redmandan]

@Steve

Is it not possible to just remove the radiator and drill the studs out? It seems with the radiator removed there would be enough access no?

As you say though, the engine paint could do with a touch up, and if it’s really not so bad to take it out I’m not dreading the job too much if it comes to it.

Just seem to find less and less time to do these things nowadays. Only 30 something years till retirement....

[Steve3351]

u have to take the rad off anyway to remove the engine...i doubt if u cud drill out broken studs even with rad out, but u cud try.
Anyway...i gather u havn't broken any studs yet...? u can use all methods to loosen them,,,including heating/cooling...tapping with hammer etc. i did all that and they still broke...! :'(

[redmandan]

No I haven’t tried to take them out yet. I’m Trying a few tricks to get the threads well oiled before I give it a go.

[Steve3351]

G'dluk 8)

[Northern Biker]

Fitted a 45mm lift kit (shorter dog bones) and while the weather is poo i'm going to take some bits off to have a go at polishing up.

[Gabrael72]

Removed all fairings & tank, rubbed them down & had them wrapped in cameleon vinyl, changed the look of the bike completely, also fitted new seat cover.
Replaced front rotors with EBC discs then did a complete caliper rebuild, new seals, red rubber grease then new pads & caliper bolts.
Complete service, NGK plugs, fuel filter, air filter, oil filter, Castrol power 1 oil, new coolant & magnetic sump plug.
After all this the bloody bike is now only firing on 3 cylinders, checked for spark & fuel, all seem fine so guess the carbs will need to come out again?
This bike is driving myself and my bank manager crazy!!!

[redmandan]

That fairing wrap looks sweet! If you don’t mind my asking how much does something like that cost?

[Gabrael72]

I got the whole bike wrapped for £250

[Gabrael72]

Here's a few more of the wrap & new seat cover

[His Dudeness]

Looks good If you want to freshen up the cylinder head Granville satin black is a good match to the original engine colour. It lasts about one year of commuting before it needs to be done again.

[Gabrael72]

Is it easily done with engine in the frame still or best to drop it out first?

[His Dudeness]

Is it easily done with engine in the frame still or best to drop it out first?

Leave it in. If you wanted to do a proper job you could take it out and spray it but it's a lot of work.

[Gabrael72]

I'm all for the easy option ??