nickm

I've now learnt my lesson!

Got it done...took him just over an hour. He had to get it red hot...charged me £35 which I thought was reasonable.

Tried to adjust the chain but one adjuster is seized!.Took the bike to a garage t see if they could do it for me. I'll have to book it in as they would need the bike for half a day. According to the mechanic the bolt could shear and then he would have to remove the swing arm to get it drilled. £50 approx cost if the bolt shears off. He thinks the chain is fine even after all those miles. Book it in for Friday as I finish work at lunch time.

I have done 22000 miles on my Fazer 600 and it's still got the original chain. I have a scottoiler ( dual injector ) fitted. Still cannot see any wear in the chain but should I change it due to the mileage or keep going until it fails.

Thanks for posting the photos. I need something that would fit from the bar ends ..

hi Em, Thanks mate..if you think they will fit my bike then I'll buy them ...if you let me know how much you want...

I have emailed a couple of sellers on Ebay...tried couple of places here but got no joy..

Hi. Anyone know where I could buy handguards to fit my Yamaha Fazer S2....

The bike is now repaired...grit in the throttle body! Also the warning light problem solved....corroded wires at the plugs...total cost...192..

The bike is fuel injected...

Today on the motorway, I overtook a car and pulled into the middle lane, eased on the throttle but the bike only kept on increasing the speed...twisted the throttle a few times and it did not respond..it was getting very dangerous... pressed the clutch and the engine was revving like mad...I managed to pull on the hard shoulder and switched off the engine. Checked the throttle cable and the linkages....it was all ok so I started the bike again and it started screaming at maximum revs....Any ideas anyone....arranging for the local dealer to pick the bike and have a look at it....once done it has to go..and also I was told they have discontinued making the Fazers...

My friends Fazer (05 reg) had his fault light come on today. After switching off and restarting, it went off. Mine did the same first time it came on...

Took my bike to the dealer today. They said it was water ingress in the ECU plug or behind the speedometer cluster. They did the easy option first ie took the tank off and dried the ECU, greased the plug and charged me 30 pounds (half hours labour). Well, tonight the light came back on! I will take the fairing off and check the plugs behind the speedo cluster as they want 3 hours to do it. They have had about 5 maybe 6 bikes with this problem. In the S2 they moved the ECU to the bottom and put the ABS motor on the top as it was getting hot and thus the problem on some bikes. The water could go through the wiring loom and cause the problem.Because I ride my bike in all weathers, I got the problem. I have done nearly 13000miles....

I've had the Er-1 fault appear on my 57 Reg Fazer. The engine and the temp light came on, rev counter and speedo stopped working. Checked all electrical connections...now the light is intermittent...had the bike serviced at Xmas. The local Yamaha dealers are shut on Mondays. Any idea what the fault may be...the engine runs perfect..

I used my daughter's YBR125 in the summer on the motorway everyday...35 miles round trip....bike is there to ride..one less car on the road and its economical too...

Just had Bridgestone BT021 fitted to my bike for 190....nearly 30 cheaper than most quotes I had...why such a difference in prices!

Mine are fitted with Bridgestone BT20.....my yamaha dealer reccomended Pirelli saying that they come with 6mm tread...Thank you all for all the info..very much appreciated.

I need to get new tyres for my 57 reg Fazer S2. The originals have done 10500 miles.....I mostly do motorway riding in all weathers...I need something that will last about 10000 miles and also be good in all conditions. All suggestions will be very much appreciated.

Mine is at 9000revs most of the time...few times past 10000...I think the engines are good enough to take it. Also found that it got easier after 3000 miles on the clock.

I sometimes use my daughters YBR on the M27 motorway. I have done nearly 75mph on a good day.... 70mph most days unless uphill or very windy....but 65mph without any trouble...100 mpg sometimes when I don't thrash it!

I've done nearly 9000 miles on my original Bridgestone tyres...on the last bike they lasted 10000 miles...

I'm with Hasting Direct....been with them about 3 years...just paid 109 fully comp for my Fazer S2...10,000 miles pa. 350 excess!

I use Mer Rain Away.....it can be used on plastics...

Don't believe that....they can still trace you......read for yourself... http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/search/3733230....e_in_same_road/

I am a Ugandan Asian who came to this country in 1972...This is my home now....My work is MOD related and it really pisses me off when I see people openly insulting our army....If they don't like it , they CAN ALWAYS GO BACK HOME and blow each other off.....do the whole world a favour...