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Posted: 17:02 - 08 Apr 2021 Post subject: |
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I'm on my 5th consecutive FZS1000 (gen 1).
I think they make a better all-rounder than the gen 2, which is a bit more sports focussed, though still a very good bike.
On the gen 1, most common problem is seized EXUP valve. This can be avoided with at least annual servicing. When you switch on the ignition, you should hear it cycle. If there is a problem, you should get a repeated 7k rpm reading on the rev counter, the EXUP fault code. If you do need to service a neglected example, chances are the cover bolts will be seized, which can be a pain to deal with.
The original rear shock was only good for about 15k miles, shouldn't be too many around still on that.
Occasionally, there can be a problem with front fork damper rods, causing a fork seal leak, but it is very rare. So if you go to check out one with an eye to buying and it has a leaky fork seal, just bear in mind it could be more than just the seal that needs replacing. As said, very rare though, I've heard of only about two cases in all my years riding these bikes, and one of those I spotted at a dealership where I was buying the bike - they replaced the fork with one nicked from another example they had in their showroom, and I had no further problems.
They are capable of getting 200 miles, maybe even a little more from a tankful. I wouldn't expect that for regular use though - depends on where you are on the hooligan scale!
I find them very comfortable, although some complain about the standard seat. I've done two trips of nearly 1000 miles in one hit, and obviously that leaves you squirming a bit but generally speaking I haven't seen what the fuss was about from those mentioning it. No worse than anything else I've owned, for sure.
There are some great well-tried and tested mods you can do to make them even better, as I have, but they're an excellent bike as standard, assuming no faults. Many who are wooed away by something newer come back to them eventually.
Well served by a good owner's forum where much helpful knowledge is available:
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I bought a Fsz1000 a year or two, a lot to do with reading chickenstrip's trips and trying a bunch of the current sports tourers after doing a few euro trips on smaller bikes and wanting something bigger.
Mine with touring setup https://puu.sh/Gr0Xs.jpg
Ive ridden the Mt09 tracer too as I considered buying one, the mt09 engine is a bit more mental off the batt, but the R1 motor in the fazer will pull harder once you hit 7-10k. Fazer is a lot more 'analogue' for sure, its fueling will feel a lot smoother than the tracers!
My biggest problem with the tracer was the suspension for the price, my biggest problem with the fazer was the suspension also
Put a R6 or S1000rr shock in the rear, maybe springs in the front and its sorted though, though set up for a harder ride. Worth taking your machine by K-tech or similar to tell you what settings you really should be using.
I am still runing it stock carbs with a slip on, and I can get 200 miles from a tank (fully drained) with a mix of motorway and A roads. Ive got 50 mpg on my fuelly account, from doing a 400 mile trip of wales, mix of 70mph motorway and going harder in the A roads.
Ivans carb mod is the route if want performance, though it will lower your MPG.
I would go for a bike with black engine paint (later years) The silver seems to flake more.
Expect to pay 2-2.5k for a good example, I would not buy a shitter, they have quite a few systems on them, carbs, igniter box, AIS, Exup. Its more things to go wrong on a bike thats just been abused through its life.
I am very happy with mine, it took a bit of sorting, but it suits me perfect for being about to knock out massive touring, weekend scratching, good amount of parts available, still cheap etc.
The catch is, they are all 16+ years old at this point, expect to possibility do some spannering at some point. ____________________ Previous : 09 Vanvan 125| 02' Sv650s || Current: 1999 Xj600n | 1992 DR650 RSE | 2005 Fazer 1000 |
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Again thank for you such an informative response. Very helpful |
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I don't think the carbs on the gen 1 have really been a source of unreliability. Standard bikes can be a bit fluffy at low revs sometimes, but the bike as a whole is very reliable assuming you look after them.
The Ivans carb and air box mods get rid of the fluffiness, and add more power throughout the rev range. An occasional carb balance is likely the most you'll ever need to do, standard or modded, again assuming no neglect.
For me the key with the gen 1 is its potential. Do the right mods and you'll have a bike that will challenge even some much more recent models in almost any respect, and it won't cost that much to do them compared to the cost of a late model bike. Without any mods (you really do need to make sure you have a good rear shock though), it's still a very good and reliable bike. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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Fazers are shit bikes. ____________________ Disclaimer: The comments above may be predicted text and not necessarily the opinion of MCN. |
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Tuberculosis wrote: | MCN wrote: | Fazers are shit bikes. |
What's the best bike then JK? |
Careful now, or someone's gonna catch a fish! ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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I have a 2000 Fazer 600 hack. It was an insurance write off that I bought for about £170 and made into wifies track bike. When she gave up track days I put it back on the road. It's been totally reliable with the minimum of maintenance and is as boring as fuck.
I would expect the 1000 to be less boring! ____________________ Triumph Trophy Launch Edition |
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I borrowed the Fazer 600 (box eye) courtesy bike from a dealer I worked at for a couple of weeks while my own 1000 was waiting for repairs. I thought it was pretty good....now wait a minute, this needs context!
For a couple of weeks before that I'd been using their GS500 - couldn't wait to get shot of that thing
S'all relative, ya know! ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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I forgot to update this thread but I did indeed purchase a 2004 FSZ1000 with less than 12k on the clocks
Came with goodies as well:
Full ivans kit and foam air filter, renthal bars, pazzo levers, R&G bar ends, GPR titanium end can, heated grips, nitron rear shock with remote preload, Fork Serviced 9.5nm K Tech springs and Ohlins fork oil. Full service history and exup valve serviced last year
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AL- wrote: | I forgot to update this thread but I did indeed purchase a 2004 FSZ1000 with less than 12k on the clocks
Came with goodies as well:
Full ivans kit and foam air filter, renthal bars, pazzo levers, R&G bar ends, GPR titanium end can, heated grips, nitron rear shock with remote preload, Fork Serviced 9.5nm K Tech springs and Ohlins fork oil. Full service history and exup valve serviced last year
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A very nicely spec'd bike. Pics please! ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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US model? We seem to get a few of those over here. Not much difference to UK ones. If it has "FZ1" decals, that's usually a giveaway, reflectors on the forks is another, paint job different.
I think I like that can better than the Scorpion on mine. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 2 years, 326 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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