First impressions

[Paul Kent]

Well it got me home in relative comfort.
Stopped twice to stretch legs and once more for fuel.
Rides really nicely but the clutch is very late
Is that a sign it needs replacing or can I adjust it some how?
Fuel light comes on as soon as needle hits quarter full but goes off again when under quarter??
Throttle cable has a bit of slack but I think I can do that.

Apart from those niggles I'm really pleased with it, it's heavier than I was expecting, my trx 850 seemed lighter
But it's quite comfy and goes really well!!

[His Dudeness]

First off it looks great good luck with it 8) If the clutch is engaging too late you need to slacken the cable off a bit until you get the bitting point where you want it. My fuel light does the same thing so I think that's normal for them

[Punkstig]

Fuel light shouldn't come on until the needle drops below the bottom line!
There's a rubber sleeve over one of the throttle cables a couple of inches down from the grip, pull this down and adjust the slack using two spanners, if at its full extent further adjustment can be made down at the carbs.
As for the clutch there should only be about 10mm of free play at the lever

[fazersharp]

Where the hell did you sit!
Im not sure what you mean by late clutch.
Ive seen the fuel ligh come on and then go off around that time only to later come on faint and then stronger. I just put it down to fuel being splashed around that flicks it on too early.

[mickvp]

i assume the backpack has just been placed there for the picture

As said, there is adjustment for both the throttle and clutch cables.

My fuel light doesnt come on until under 1/4 tank, and then it stays on.

[Paul Kent]

Just done some quick calculations, I travelled 169 miles on a brimmed tank (15 litres) I make that 56 mpg!!!
I dont think I have ever owned something thats been so cheap to run

[fazersharp]

i assume the backpack has just been placed there for the picture

I knew that
you will not get that mpg when having "proper" fun on it

[Paul Kent]

Where the hell did you sit!
Im not sure what you mean by late clutch.
Ive seen the fuel ligh come on and then go off around that time only to later come on faint and then stronger. I just put it down to fuel being splashed around that flicks it on too early.

Thats my back pack!
It was a quick pic while I scoffed my curry pasty and headed onward.
Late clutch - biting point is later than I prefer, almost to full released leaver. It does not slip though but I dont like it like that

[jason1]

My fuel light does the same, got used to it over the years. As to the clutch you can adjust at both ends, just play about until your happy with biting point.
Enjoy 

[kebab19]

Nice machine
I think the clutch can be adjusted at both ends, handlebar end obviously the easiest option. Possibly an aftermarket clutch cable (wrong length?)
According to Yamaha, both FZS600 and TRX850 were the same dry weight - 189kgs
I never felt my own TRX850 was any lighter, possibly because of awkwardness of the clip-on setup at very low speeds. The FZS also punts out about another 10 ponies too, so power-to-weight ratio is superior to the TRX unless yours was highly tuned.
Can't explain the perceived weight difference unless its the raised / upright riding position through corners or something odd, such as your brakes dragging?

[Paul Kent]

I only noticed it when pushing it around in the garden. Im thinking it may have something to do with all the extras i got that are in the top box. Spare battery, oils, locks etc

[kitcrazy]

nice looking bike mate good luck with it.

[Paul Kent]

Took it for a bit of a blast this morning, 1st proper ride without worrying about getting home.
Front suspension seems a bit soggy, is it adjustable?

Also I can't see the LCD display very clearly



I've adjusted the clutch so that's one good thing!!
Still can't find a comfy position for the bars but I'm sure that'll come in time

[darrsi]

Took it for a bit of a blast this morning, 1st proper ride without worrying about getting home.
Front suspension seems a bit soggy, is it adjustable?

Also I can't see the LCD display very clearly



I've adjusted the clutch so that's one good thing!!
Still can't find a comfy position for the bars but I'm sure that'll come in time

Change the fork oil to 15w instead of 10w, makes a huge difference.


D'ya really wanna see your bike getting older? Don't worry about it!

[pintlicker]

Nice looking bike. 


The clutch can be adjusted on the bars and behind the rubber bung on the L/H side (I think) of the engine.  I done this a couple of months ago and if I remember correctly the Haynes instructions are to screw the adjuster fully in on the handlebars then remove the bung, slacken off the retaining nut a bit using a 12mm ring spanner then tighten the screw until you start to feel some resistance then back it of 1/4 of a turn.  Hold the screw in place with the screwdriver then tighten the 12mm nut to hold the screw in place.  Then adjust at the clutch handle bar to give 1-2mm clearance.  Someone might be able to confirm that but I'm pretty sure thats what I did.


Enjoy



Stu

[darrsi]

Nice looking bike. 


The clutch can be adjusted on the bars and behind the rubber bung on the L/H side (I think) of the engine.  I done this a couple of months ago and if I remember correctly the Haynes instructions are to screw the adjuster fully in on the handlebars then remove the bung, slacken off the retaining nut a bit using a 12mm ring spanner then tighten the screw until you start to feel some resistance then back it of 1/4 of a turn.  Hold the screw in place with the screwdriver then tighten the 12mm nut to hold the screw in place.  Then adjust at the clutch handle bar to give 1-2mm clearance.  Someone might be able to confirm that but I'm pretty sure thats what I did.


Enjoy




Stu

About 5mm freeplay at lever end is the norm.

[Paul Kent]

Just looked in the book of words ref the fork oil. Index says chapter1, chapter 1 says see chapter 6, chapter 6 says see chapter 1!!!
Another job on the "to do" list