Yamaha Fazer 1000 shopping..

[chickenstrip]

[Stinka]

Cheers mate, I’ll check all that thanks. And that looks beautiful

[chickenstrip]

One other thing for folks who have just purchased one of these bikes. Underneath one of the fairing liner panels* (again, can't remember which side off the top of my head), there is a large electrical block connector, which sometimes gets dirty, and may eventually start to corrode inside, causing some problems. Worth cleaning this connector up once in a while, bit of contact cleaner should do it nicely, then some sort of suitable grease or treatment to keep it in good nick. Unlikely to be your rough-running problem though, Stinka.

Oh, and make sure you don't over-tension the drive chain when adjusting - common mistake with owners new to these! You should be able to push the bottom of the chain run up till it just touches the black plastic chain 'guide' on the s/arm when adjusted correctly.

*These panels crack easily if you are not careful tightening the screws when refitting. Try fitting some rubber washers underneath. The panels themselves are becoming as rare as rocking horse shit. I would suggest removing them before taking the bike to anyone else to work on - guess how I know this is a good idea? They can also cause all kinds of weird noises if the little damping pads around them are in poor condition. Best described as "someone swirling a bucket of nuts and bolts around" New or extra little foam pads solves it.
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[MATTT]

Im thinking of getting one at some point,ive a couple of bikes to finish and sell 1st
All the reviews rate the earlier one as better than the FZ1,although I prefer the newer bike looks wise
Ive been reading the online reviews as the engine being more sports based but smaller tank and hard seat
Is the earlier one actually the best of both ?

[Stinka]

Yeah gen 1 is the better bike

[chickenstrip]

I have only had one brief ride on one of the very first FZ1s, unfaired, but my impression is it is focussed more towards the sportier side of things, or at least, has that feel in comparison. The gen 1 I think makes a better all-rounder, although the FZ1 is a perfectly good option for everyday use, from what I read.
The gen 1 has a very loyal following, and people return to them time and again. The FZ1 doesn't seem to have the same kind of pull. Perhaps it is too similar to many other bikes of its, and subsequent, generations? I wouldn't even say the gen 1 has more character - it does everything too well and reliably to be described in that way. It's just a better do-it-all bike, I think. A more complete package...or something
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[Stinka]

It’s a bit like ... Would you rather have a mk1 escort Mexico or a focus rs

[chickenstrip]

Is it something to do with carburetted bikes having a more "connected" feel? Less sanitised?
I think the gen 1 will deserve classic status. It's like the last, and maybe the best, of a certain older breed. The FZ1 I'm not so sure about - might just get lost among all the other FI bikes of its generation. For someone who has never ridden anything other than modern FI/digitalised/rider aid bikes, they might not 'get' the gen 1?
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[MATTT]

[quote="Stinka"]It’s a bit like ... Would you rather have a mk1 escort Mexico or a focus


RS1600BDA of course
I thought those orange focus Rs s were reserved for hairdressers

[Tdibs]

Can anyone with stock forks shine some light for me?

Preload adjusters in the manual states 7 rings of adjustment, mine was at full preload when I got it, I can back it off to 3.5 rings, but it hits a dead stop and no more, on both of them. Something im missing? Otherwise I will just have to split the forks and see whats been done to them.
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[Wyberton John]

[chickenstrip]

[Tdibs]

Getting on alright with this one

https://puu.sh/Dwdsl.jpg

Ive moved up just outside the peak district now so had a few decent runs around it but want to stretch its legs some more. Gone for some Givi racks and going to be a topbox wanker at some point. Side racks for if I go somewhere away with the lady.

Im enjoying the bike a lot though. I removed all the front end to inspect it and investigate a massive ball of gaffa tape I could see under the infil.... Thankfully it was just bunching the connectors together and not a bodge. Tidied up some wiring, the end tabs on the fairing infils were broken and one of the mirrors is sized but just typical stuff.

Main problem I am having is a really bumping ride still, it feels like knocking through the bars when going at a steady speed at lower speed/rpm. Its no the fueling as I can hold in the clutch and I can still feel it. Jacked up the front end, bearings, head and wheel, both feel great. The back disc is warped though, asked for it checked when I got new tyres and there was some runout, but the mechanic said it was not terrible, not close to the limit at all. I can feel it pulsing through the pedal quite a bit though so going to put a new one on. I cant really think what else a bumpy/knocking feeling through the bars could be? Chain has no bad hardspots, suspension travel feels free and responsive. I can only think the disc is giving the bad ride.

Cant wait to get it over into europe by the end of the year
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