https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:51:18 +0000 MyBB https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83998 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:44:30 +0100 kevinuk1]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83998 https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83996 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:45:55 +0100 kevinuk1]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83996
TIA Kevin]]>
TIA Kevin]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83993 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:46:28 +0100 kevinuk1]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83993 Cheers everyone ??]]> Cheers everyone ??]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83992 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:36:27 +0100 fazersharp]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83992 It passed its MOT only last week so it works fine despite the look of it.
I first thought that the pads were badly rusted but it seems like paper on the back but I suspect it's paint.
Before and after pad clean up.

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I first thought that the pads were badly rusted but it seems like paper on the back but I suspect it's paint.
Before and after pad clean up.

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  IMG-20260418-WA0026.jpg (Size: 165.89 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83991 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:05:17 +0100 fazersharp]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83991 And do a good job of cleaning.
The reservoir did not empty so no air got in from the top. Calapers and pads back in and re attached to forks, I have pumped the leaver and but obviously its going to need bleeding.
But will I have to do both sides I am thinking that the other side will be ok.
If it matters its braided lines two piece via a double banjo at the reservoir
I am dreading undoing the bleed nipple for fear of it snapping, I have some penetrating liquid sitting on the thread.]]> And do a good job of cleaning.
The reservoir did not empty so no air got in from the top. Calapers and pads back in and re attached to forks, I have pumped the leaver and but obviously its going to need bleeding.
But will I have to do both sides I am thinking that the other side will be ok.
If it matters its braided lines two piece via a double banjo at the reservoir
I am dreading undoing the bleed nipple for fear of it snapping, I have some penetrating liquid sitting on the thread.]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83989 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:36:37 +0100 Ned Jough]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83989 https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83986 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:00:10 +0100 Cagey_Thoughts]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83986 Just had the Fazer out for a test ride after a full frame swap... ride went great but she dumped a load of coolant on the garage floor out of the expansion tank vent pipe when I got back!!!
now... 64 million dollar question... is it worth going... cap... thermostat... before I go head gasket??? There is quite a build up of pressure when opening the cap... even now when it is cold... I will try and post a diagram of how I have installed the pipework... most have been changed for new from AS3... 

  Fazer Coolant Routes.jpg (Size: 49.94 KB / Downloads: 19) ]]> Just had the Fazer out for a test ride after a full frame swap... ride went great but she dumped a load of coolant on the garage floor out of the expansion tank vent pipe when I got back!!!
now... 64 million dollar question... is it worth going... cap... thermostat... before I go head gasket??? There is quite a build up of pressure when opening the cap... even now when it is cold... I will try and post a diagram of how I have installed the pipework... most have been changed for new from AS3... 

  Fazer Coolant Routes.jpg (Size: 49.94 KB / Downloads: 19) ]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83983 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:02:32 +0100 fazersharp]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83983
Galfer Brake Pads, Front, Semi Metal
Part No: FD178-G1054
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186332692214?...SwCx9pju1p

Or these Galfer Sintered HH
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144915796834?...Sw9ZFpjvin

OR
SBS HS Sinter Street Motorcycle Brake Pads

Fits Front Caliper
SBS-634-HS
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/sbs-sint...bs-634-hs/

Thanks]]>
Galfer Brake Pads, Front, Semi Metal
Part No: FD178-G1054
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186332692214?...SwCx9pju1p

Or these Galfer Sintered HH
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144915796834?...Sw9ZFpjvin

OR
SBS HS Sinter Street Motorcycle Brake Pads

Fits Front Caliper
SBS-634-HS
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/sbs-sint...bs-634-hs/

Thanks]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83982 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:58:31 +0100 Slippy]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83982
I fitted some renthal ultra lows years ago and I don’t like them. They are too low and I feel I have to stretch for them and it’s uncomfortable.

What nice high up bars fit without having to change the throttle cables etc 

Cheers]]>
I fitted some renthal ultra lows years ago and I don’t like them. They are too low and I feel I have to stretch for them and it’s uncomfortable.

What nice high up bars fit without having to change the throttle cables etc 

Cheers]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83979 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:12:05 +0100 Robin600]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83979 I want to be replace it as a set to be able to use the same key for both the gas cap as the ignition switch once replaced.

However here in the Netherlands I can't find any ignition switch + gas cap set for the 2002 model, but there is one available for the 2001 model.
Is there any difference in these two parts? The part# are different for both models, but they look very similar if not the same if you ask me.

Part# for FZS600 2001:
Ignition Switch: 4NA825010200
Fuel Gas Cap: 4HM246020100

Part# for FZS600 2002:
Ignition Switch: 5LV825011000
Fuel Gas Cap: 39P246020000

Thanks for any help ]]> I want to be replace it as a set to be able to use the same key for both the gas cap as the ignition switch once replaced.

However here in the Netherlands I can't find any ignition switch + gas cap set for the 2002 model, but there is one available for the 2001 model.
Is there any difference in these two parts? The part# are different for both models, but they look very similar if not the same if you ask me.

Part# for FZS600 2001:
Ignition Switch: 4NA825010200
Fuel Gas Cap: 4HM246020100

Part# for FZS600 2002:
Ignition Switch: 5LV825011000
Fuel Gas Cap: 39P246020000

Thanks for any help ]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83976 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:01:03 +0000 fazersharp]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83976
Anyone know where I can get one cheaper I i need one.
My current one only had 1 tab after previously been broken by a tyre fitter]]>
Anyone know where I can get one cheaper I i need one.
My current one only had 1 tab after previously been broken by a tyre fitter]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83975 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:02:33 +0000 fazersharp]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83975
I need a new rear,
For those that dont know me - I do not ride in the wet and any do about 700 miles a year so I dont need a high mileage touring tyre or one that's great in the wet.  
Currently its a Metzeler sportec M7RR. and its done 6,600 miles - after 8 years so I dont want a hard wearing tyre as its old before its warn.

Thinking of the M9rr
But now looking at the Bridgstone  T31 or 32 or s23 or s22

What are peoples thoughts please]]>
I need a new rear,
For those that dont know me - I do not ride in the wet and any do about 700 miles a year so I dont need a high mileage touring tyre or one that's great in the wet.  
Currently its a Metzeler sportec M7RR. and its done 6,600 miles - after 8 years so I dont want a hard wearing tyre as its old before its warn.

Thinking of the M9rr
But now looking at the Bridgstone  T31 or 32 or s23 or s22

What are peoples thoughts please]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83974 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:32 +0000 Cagey_Thoughts]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83974 cheers
hope everybody is well... the weather is just starting to improve here in France and the Fazer is now on french plates... So I can rag around the French countryside without wondering if I am going to be stopped for UK plates..lol]]> cheers
hope everybody is well... the weather is just starting to improve here in France and the Fazer is now on french plates... So I can rag around the French countryside without wondering if I am going to be stopped for UK plates..lol]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83971 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:59:20 +0000 Trauma]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83971
very randomly I ducked to check out my bike and I noticed (after a long time figuring it out) a rubber part, that is the air guide/spart plug cover with the ID 4YR-2137Y-01-00, hanging low a bit and touching the engine, specifically the valve cover. According to other photos I found online, only the triangular spiky part should be visible from the sides, while mine are touching the hot engine. The flaps that are hanging don't have attachment points and I guess should be tucked in somewhere, but I don't know where.

Please google the ID so you get a better picture if you'd like to help, because I don't know why can't I upload photos here.

Thank you in advance.]]>
very randomly I ducked to check out my bike and I noticed (after a long time figuring it out) a rubber part, that is the air guide/spart plug cover with the ID 4YR-2137Y-01-00, hanging low a bit and touching the engine, specifically the valve cover. According to other photos I found online, only the triangular spiky part should be visible from the sides, while mine are touching the hot engine. The flaps that are hanging don't have attachment points and I guess should be tucked in somewhere, but I don't know where.

Please google the ID so you get a better picture if you'd like to help, because I don't know why can't I upload photos here.

Thank you in advance.]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83937 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:14:46 +0000 gtangas]]> https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?tid=83937
Can I use the clutch (outer basket, inner basket, springs, bearings) from a 2002 FZS on my 1998 bike? I noticed that the springs on the '98 model are smaller than the ones on the 2002 model and by some info that I found here Yamaha changed those springs but thats all they changed? 

The metal clutch plates have a specific orientation to go in?  I noticed that one of the sides has sharper edges.

My 98 model rattles a lot and mabybe this 2002 set helps reducing that issue.]]>
Can I use the clutch (outer basket, inner basket, springs, bearings) from a 2002 FZS on my 1998 bike? I noticed that the springs on the '98 model are smaller than the ones on the 2002 model and by some info that I found here Yamaha changed those springs but thats all they changed? 

The metal clutch plates have a specific orientation to go in?  I noticed that one of the sides has sharper edges.

My 98 model rattles a lot and mabybe this 2002 set helps reducing that issue.]]>