Shiny vs Filthy

[unfazed]

[quote author=unfazed link=topic=19775.msg229037#msg229037 date=1460409419]
This is my unmolested, one owner, out all year round, 86000 miler. :eek
It gets out a lot in all weather :lol

Looking good, shame about the colour. 86k good going. Had many issues over the years unfazed. I have to say the bike looks sharp.  :photo
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As least mine has a colour :thumbup yours is still in primer awaiting your decision to paint it some colour :lol

3 problems in all that time,

1. The dreaded sprocket nut issue where Danfay the Irish Yamaha dealers Focced up and did not repair it properly leading to them supplying all the parts requires to repair it at half price when I lost the plot with them at the 72000 mile mark. I posted my own fix in the downloads section. It has been fine since.

2. A burned connector from the ignition switch under the tank and I replace it at around 50,000 miles.

3. Clutch cable changed at 60,000 as it started fraying.

Changed the clutch at 40000 miles and the camchain at 50,000 miles, Hard riding and track days took its toll on both, still as quite as a mouse.
Only modifications K&N filter at 3000 miles, Hagon rear shock, progressive front springs at 20,000 miles with 15w oil. scottoiler.
New Motad downpipes since the picture was taken last year. When I changed the downpipes, I removed the sump to check the pick up filter as the pipes were off, see picture and this was at 84000 miles.
Oil changed every 4000 miles and filter every 8000 with out fail.
It has been down the road 3 times, once my own fault  (made the wrong choice out of 3) the other two due to the actions of others. :'(

I have never used polish on it, I  using Autoglym to clean, wash it down and when dry cover the Tyres and Discs which old sheets and spray the lot with WD40. (5 liter can and spray bottle) Wipe it off the paint and plastics and end can and leave it burn into the engine and down pipes. It keeps the engine shiny and stops rust taking hold.
Would not sell it for anything, love the 1000 but the 600 is just special.

[tommyardin]

Wow the inside of that lump looks pristine unfazed, scavenge pump filter looks spotless. Wonder what mine looks like inside at 34K.
Since I have owned the bike the oil has been changed along with the oil filter every 4000 miles, not sure about any previous history. The only thing I have noticed is a very slight rattle from the clutch basket and pulling in the clutch lever quietens it down (it has done this ever since I purchased the bike 3 years ago) I mentioned it to my mechanics and they said it was fairly normal and nothing to be concerned about at all, one of the mechanics rides a boxeye and he said that he replaced the whole clutch trying to stop his from rattling to no avail, his rattles worse than mine.

[tommyardin]

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[/color]Now where did I put that tube of Autosol lets get them rear alloy peg hangers polished

I'm puzzling over something to do with this at the moment. All my previous Fazers, I've polished the rear peg hangers with Autosol, and they seemed to dull down very quickly again. But the current bike, I've not touched with the stuff, and the peg hangers have remained shiny and clean with just hosing off and a quick wipe with a rag. So I'm wondering if the peg hangers are lacquered in their original form, and over-zealous polishing takes that lacquer off, and maybe I just now happen to have a bike where the previous owner hasn't touched the hangers with anything more than water or a mild detergent, leaving the finish intact.
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Strange my alloy work dulls over a few weeks and needs polishing again, I don't mind doing it but would be better if I did not have to.
The old Autosol brings it up well. I remember years ago it was called Solvo Autosol, and the engine cases of my BSA 650cc Super Rocket A10 used shine like chrome, my nails were always black from the mixture of alloy and Autosol, used to get most of it off fumbling with the G\F's bra strap, much to her annoyance, the discoloured bra strap not my fumbling.  :lol ex [size=78%]      [/size]

[tommyardin]

Polished last weekend.

[unfazed]

Wow the inside of that lump looks pristine unfazed, scavenge pump filter looks spotless. Wonder what mine looks like inside at 34K.
Since I have owned the bike the oil has been changed along with the oil filter every 4000 miles, not sure about any previous history. The only thing I have noticed is a very slight rattle from the clutch basket and pulling in the clutch lever quietens it down (it has done this ever since I purchased the bike 3 years ago) I mentioned it to my mechanics and they said it was fairly normal and nothing to be concerned about at all, one of the mechanics rides a boxeye and he said that he replaced the whole clutch trying to stop his from rattling to no avail, his rattles worse than mine.

I was pleasantly surprised myself when I saw the inside. All the clutches rumble some bit and it is worse if carbs are out of synch. I have heard a few rattle slightly but never see it to be a problem.

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[quote author=tommyardin link=topic=19775.msg229057#msg229057 date=1460450178]
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[/color]Now where did I put that tube of Autosol lets get them rear alloy peg hangers polished

I'm puzzling over something to do with this at the moment. All my previous Fazers, I've polished the rear peg hangers with Autosol, and they seemed to dull down very quickly again. But the current bike, I've not touched with the stuff, and the peg hangers have remained shiny and clean with just hosing off and a quick wipe with a rag. So I'm wondering if the peg hangers are lacquered in their original form, and over-zealous polishing takes that lacquer off, and maybe I just now happen to have a bike where the previous owner hasn't touched the hangers with anything more than water or a mild detergent, leaving the finish intact.
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Strange my alloy work dulls over a few weeks and needs polishing again, I don't mind doing it but would be better if I did not have to.
The old Autosol brings it up well. I remember years ago it was called Solvo Autosol, and the engine cases of my BSA 650cc Super Rocket A10 used shine like chrome, my nails were always black from the mixture of alloy and Autosol, used to get most of it off fumbling with the G\F's bra strap, much to her annoyance, the discoloured bra strap not my fumbling.  :lol ex [size=78%]      [/size]
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The footrests hangers on my 1000 are definitely lacquered, never noticed it on the 600 hangers

[tommyardin]

Cheers for the info confirming what I have been told about the clutches often having a rattle, it is detectable but not offensive or loud, but defo there, so it's good to have it confirmed, appreciate it.
Have just ordered the correct nut and washer for the front sprocket, I thought that I had ordered the correct upgrade nut and washer a year or so ago but try as hard as I dared I could not get the old nut undone, I was afraid of stripping the thread on the shaft.


Well on reading lots about it on here I find that the nut that Yamaha sent me was the original 9mm nut not the upgraded 12mm job, so just ordered the 12mm nut and washer separate packages. the codes are as follows:

[/size]Nut 12mm part number 90179-18006
Washer part number      90215-21290


What is the knack of getting the nut off. I tried with a mate sat on the bike in first gear with rear brake on and front on as well, I gave up cos I was worried that something would snap, I had a 32mm (I think) socket and an 600mm bar and thought I was to bust a blood vessel, maybe I just being a whooos. 

[unfazed]

Yamaha also do a Sprocket nut and Washer Kit part number 90891-10124 (all in one packet) Torque setting for new nut is 90Nm

Might be loctited or rusted on, an air or electric impact wrench should shift it.

Last resort method, take off the chain guard/hugger, put a lump of wood in through the spokes on top of the swinging arm. Flatten off the tab washer,  1/2 inch drive T bar with  socket and a scaffolding bar on the T bar will shift it  :lol

[celticdog]

Here's a pic of my home made bar ends, not looking too shiny it has to be said- particularly the one that took the spill in the BP forecourt a while back. I've ordered a simple domed ended black pair from demon tweeks for a fiver with free delivery! At that price it's not worth me making a new set or re-skimming the old ones.

[Frosties]

Tommy - bad news fella. You're pristine bike has just been moved from the "pristine" category to the "in need of improvement" category. The neglect of your bike is highlighted below - the weekend is coming so we require improvement pics by Monday (cotton wool buds may help).  :lol :lol

[tommyardin]

Tommy - bad news fella. You're pristine bike has just been moved from the "pristine" category to the "in need of improvement" category. The neglect of your bike is highlighted below - the weekend is coming so we require improvement pics by Monday (cotton wool buds may help).  :lol :lol

I stand corrected with my head hanging in shame, I could try to justify the situation by saying that it is still a work in progress, but, alas I would just be making excuses for the sloppy and tiresome manner in which I conduct myself, I feel that I owe all you proud Fazer owners on this site a contrite and sincere apology for conducting my ways in such a despicable and deplorable manner.


I will now go and find a hair shirt and wear it for 24 hours hoping that I will lean to change my ways and act in a way that is fitting for such esteemed company as you Fazer enthusiasts.
Love and Kisses
Tommy.  :'( [size=78%]  [/size]

[tommyardin]

Realising that I have let myself down, my family and all the Fazer riders that are out there including those that have been before and those yet to come. So this afternoon I have tried to put right all the damage that I have done, or at least made a start in undoing my crimes.

[unfazed]

and it's about time you painted the bike also, that grey primer is on it long enough  :lol

You are letting the whole FOC-U forum down  :eek

[Frosties]

Tommy mate, just read this and i'm creasing  :lol  Blinding bit of grovelling  :thumbup


Had a feeling that you would not rest until that bit was cleaned  :rollin Top job by the way buuuuuut.........we've yet to see it fitted to the bike and it may just show the paintwork in need of a polish to match  .


C'mon fella, spill - how much did it niggle eh?

[fazersharp]

Not bad tommyshiny  but must try harder !!-- this is the exhaust side so I did not bother taking it off and was done with good old brasso- wait until I get the other side off and get it on my bench grinder fitted with polishing mops

[tommyardin]

SULK :'(

[tommyardin]

and it's about time you painted the bike also, that grey primer is on it long enough  :lol

You are letting the whole FOC-U forum down  :eek

I personally feel that the grey primer as you call it Mr Unfazed is more preferable to the red lead or red oxide I have seen some of the less desirable Fazers in.
LOL
But still think that your Fazer is a cracking looking bike for 80+K miles. do they call that red 'Period'
I know your bike is female cos I heard someone the other day say 'Look at the C--t on that bike'


:foc 

[tommyardin]

Tommy mate, just read this and i'm creasing  :lol  Blinding bit of grovelling  :thumbup


Had a feeling that you would not rest until that bit was cleaned  :rollin Top job by the way buuuuuut.........we've yet to see it fitted to the bike and it may just show the paintwork in need of a polish to match  .


C'mon fella, spill - how much did it niggle eh?

Niggle NIGGLE you don't know the meaning of the word niggle. I was absolutely fuming :grumble . Nar not really, I have been a piss taker all my life and love it, it's the crack and I love, how about you Coco. :lol lol

[tommyardin]

Not bad tommyshiny  but must try harder !!-- this is the exhaust side so I did not bother taking it off and was done by an old arsole - wait until I get the other side off and get it on my bench grinder fitted with polishing mops

Bench grinder with a polishing mops.
Never been one for mechanical aids myself I much prefer to use my Hand...... errrrrrr! what were we talking about? :evil 

[Frosties]

[quote author=Frosties link=topic=19775.msg229439#msg229439 date=1460747391]
Tommy mate, just read this and i'm creasing  :lol  Blinding bit of grovelling  :thumbup


Had a feeling that you would not rest until that bit was cleaned  :rollin Top job by the way buuuuuut.........we've yet to see it fitted to the bike and it may just show the paintwork in need of a polish to match  .


C'mon fella, spill - how much did it niggle eh?

Niggle [size=2.65em]NIGGLE [/size][size=1em]you don't know the meaning of the word niggle. I was absolutely fuming [/size] :grumble [size=1em]. Nar not really, I have been a piss taker all my life and love it, it's the crack and I love, how about you Coco. [/size] :lol [size=1em]lol [/size]
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Yup it niggled goooooood  :lol . Agree with the piss taking, same as you and makes life more enjoyable and light hearted. We still need finished pics of bike re assembled for re assesment.............................in the meantime I will mostly be examining this pic below using the ZOOM function like a demented peeping tom on a housing estate

[fazersharp]

Here you go - here is the left hand side that comes off with less faff and the second picture is my mop set, each mop is a different grade to go with the different soap