Fazer newbie

[Marty Hill]

Just bought my 1st Fazer 600 after deciding I want to take my bike test, a 2000 model in excellent condition.

First of all what front fork settings are recommended for a rider of around 13 stone. Not had chance to ride the bike other than round the yard at work but i've ridden supermoto race bikes in the past but seems a bit soft on the front.

Secondly i'll be looking to put an aftermarket exhuast can, has anyone bought any of the Delkevic products?

Thirdly, has anyone fitted Renthal ultra low bars to your bike. Not keen on the standard bars and the bike was sold to me with drag bars which I don't like as the front brake lever hits the fairing (Mot fail?) before it hits the lock stops.

Finally, what tyres are recommended for a quite grippy tyre with around 10,000 mile longevity?

Cheers
Marty

[darrsi]

Welcome to the forum Marty.


Bike looks in reasonably good nick.


Without obviously knowing any of it's history i can only give you a few tips for starters.


Front forksare known to be quite soft, i never thought too much of the adjusters personally, and always had them tightened up in the hardest position, but they still weren't great.
A cheap way of sorting things out is changing from standard 10w fork oil to a heavier 15w, it firms the front end up quite noticeably and makes it feel much more controlled. Bit of a nuisance to do, but once done you'll appreciate the difference and it won't need doing again for quite a while.


Delkevic cans seem popular on here, but if you want to know more about the noises aftermarket cans make then have a look around YouTube.
If you change the end can the bike can benefit from a carb balance as well.
A K&N air filter can improve the general breathing of the bike quite considerably, again in my opinion, so maybe check in case it already has one fitted.
If you do consider buying one then obviously the carb balance should be done after the filter and end can are fitted.


Tyres are a personal thing, but the popular ones on here as all rounders are Michelin Pilot 2's or 3's, and also Bridgestone BT023's, some high mileages have been recorded with them but they're also great in the wet as well.

[Val]

Welcome to the forum and nice bike Marty 

[Marty Hill]

Welcome to the forum Marty.


Bike looks in reasonably good nick.


Without obviously knowing any of it's history i can only give you a few tips for starters.


Front forksare known to be quite soft, i never thought too much of the adjusters personally, and always had them tightened up in the hardest position, but they still weren't great.
A cheap way of sorting things out is changing from standard 10w fork oil to a heavier 15w, it firms the front end up quite noticeably and makes it feel much more controlled. Bit of a nuisance to do, but once done you'll appreciate the difference and it won't need doing again for quite a while.


Delkevic cans seem popular on here, but if you want to know more about the noises aftermarket cans make then have a look around YouTube.
If you change the end can the bike can benefit from a carb balance as well.
A K&N air filter can improve the general breathing of the bike quite considerably, again in my opinion, so maybe check in case it already has one fitted.
If you do consider buying one then obviously the carb balance should be done after the filter and end can are fitted.


Tyres are a personal thing, but the popular ones on here as all rounders are Michelin Pilot 2's or 3's, and also Bridgestone BT023's, some high mileages have been recorded with them but they're also great in the wet as well.

Cheers. Will have a tinker over the winter