what did you do with your fazer today ?

[returning rider]

my adventures today? spray more penetrating oil in whats left of the rusty exhaust studs and ask myself why did I buy this bike!

[agricola]

four or five times a year, I remove the rear footrests and the hugger and wipe off the excess chain oil that has been thrown off during that time. I don't have a gripe with the oil since I've been using for years and still on the same chain and rear sprocket, its just a pain having to do this. I have previously seen the marks on the hugger, but this time I thought Id throw it open for comments as to cause/remedy. The ones on the inside of the hugger look to be created by the rear tyre as there is an edge built up where the tyre would drop off contact. The one on the exterior looks to be caused by contact with the right side tailpipe. I dont really wish to abandon the hugger.

[agricola]

second pic

[fazersharp]

Is this the bike you use for ragging around donington ?

[agricola]

Is this the bike you use for ragging around donington ?

Yes

[fazersharp]

Then its probably something to do with extra stresses that track riding puts on it and it may be flexing, does look like its the tyre that has done it. I have a hugger and as the name says it is very close to the tyre but the plastic is quite stiff.

[agricola]

Then its probably something to do with extra stresses that track riding puts on it and it may be flexing, does look like its the tyre that has done it. I have a hugger and as the name says it is very close to the tyre but the plastic is quite stiff.

Yes, interesting too that the contact marks are on the centre right of the hugger, none on the left, and Donny is a very right biased circuit. Puzzling though, since the hugger and the tyre are both mounted on the swinger, I would have expected the relationship between the two to remain constant. The exhaust mark could just be proximity to the pipe, or maybe under hard acceleration the rear suspender compresses and contacts the hugger. A gnats cock on the preload may prevent that.

[Gnasher]

Depending on how much you weigh, you're speed, suspension settings, tyre, pressures etc.  If you're still running a standard rear shock and fork without them being resprung and revalved for track work and you're quick.  The suspension will at points be overwhelmed, the tyre will expand due to the suspension being pushed to its limits.  Either will explain the marks.

[agricola]

Yes, still running standard shock and forks, not resprung or revalved, although I did change the fork oil some time ago for something a little thicker (cant remember the grade) as the front forks were bottoming out in the early days. Road tyre pressures are 33 front 36 rear, adjusted to 32 rear cold on the day. Some tyres have a different profile but mine don't have a centre crest like some. The tyres do get astonishingly hot. I did consider front suspension mods, but I'm not too concerned with breaking lap records, rather just riding as fast as I can given the machine I'm on and the fact its my only bike at this time. (Though that may soon alter as mid noughties R6 and GSXR600 are under serious consideration for trackdays). I just think its a great days fun

[returning rider]

well great see a relatively standard fazer can still be a fun track day bike, I think you summed up well the pleasure of getting the most out of your machine, hence why i did not have sports bikes, my talent falls way short of their capabilities!

[Texan67]

I bought these wheels earlier in the year and mounted them over the summer but I've been down for the count with multiple kidney stones. After living in hell they have finally passed haha.


The rear is 6 inches wide and I'm running a 190/55 like a liter bike should have. It did raise the rear and combined with my already raised forks by 12mm the bike tips in lightning fast. I was worried it might be too twitchy and I'd have to set the forks back to flush but it's even better now. I would probably get a fender eliminator but I would need a tire hugger and from what I understand the ones for a 1st gen won't fit a 190. I'm getting a Traxxion AK20 fork cartridge kit after the holidays and then want to try and find some aftermarket rearsets. I do have some braided brake lines I haven't gotten around to installing yet. Then the mods should be about done. God this bike feels so good and I'll never sell it.


I bought them at motowheels on clearance for $2000 and they must have decided they sold them too cheap because right after they raised the price of the front from $700 to $1425. It's actually more expensive than the rear for some reason now. Maybe because it's actually for an R1. As you can see I'm not a great picture taker.

[agricola]

Very smart looking machine

[robbo]

Nice :thumbup Kenny Robert’s skunk paint job. Last time I checked, Gilles still do quality rear sets for the Gen 1 Fazer/FZ1. How high have you jacked the rear.

[unfazed]

The best US Colour scheme.  :thumbup

[robbo]

Nothing very exciting. Had to use the Fazer to get to Wickes for a few items to finish off project “change all the doors in the house”, as my car isn’t ULEZ compliant. Started on the button after a few months slumber, but won’t make this a habit as cold water washing it, in case of any salt on the road, wasn’t that pleasant in the current temperatures.

[fazersharp]

Nothing very exciting. Had to use the Fazer to get to Wickes for a few items to finish off project “change all the doors in the house”, as my car isn’t ULEZ compliant. Started on the button after a few months slumber, but won’t make this a habit as cold water washing it, in case of any salt on the road, wasn’t that pleasant in the current temperatures.

How id you get the doors on the bike.

[robbo]

[quote author=robbo link=topic=6412.msg333165#msg333165 date=1705780912]
Nothing very exciting. Had to use the Fazer to get to Wickes for a few items to finish off project “change all the doors in the house”, as my car isn’t ULEZ compliant. Started on the button after a few months slumber, but won’t make this a habit as cold water washing it, in case of any salt on the road, wasn’t that pleasant in the current temperatures.

How id you get the doors on the bike.
[/quote]Very good :thumbup . Got the doors a while back when Howdens had an offer. I can get there with the car avoiding ULEZ cameras. However getting to Wickes is another matter. :thumbdown

[robbo]

Changed the fork oil today, was a bit shocked at the price for a litre of Motuls finest, but then again, their engine oil is dear. I usually try and stock up when M&P or Sportsbikeshop have a discount deal on the go. A calliper and exup valve service is planned for tomorrow, then should be good to go for another biking season, and the Triumph can go into hibernation .

[benzimo_]

Hello everybody, unsure how to use this site so hopefully i’m doing it right but ported the cylinder heads out and milled it so that 99 octane fuel can now be used to my advantage for extra power on the 600 (engine was already out replacing the 2nd gear shift fork) however this does mean regular fuel will cause detonation so premium only from now on yay

[fazersharp]

Hello everybody, unsure how to use this site so hopefully i’m doing it right but ported the cylinder heads out and milled it so that 99 octane fuel can now be used to my advantage for extra power on the 600 (engine was already out replacing the 2nd gear shift fork) however this does mean regular fuel will cause detonation so premium only from now on yay

Eh ?
Never heard anyone doing that on here