Sold my FZ600! - BikeMeet

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June 22, 2009 at 12:35 pm #58647
Radar
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I do loke the CBX, a mate has owned one for over 25 years, but they are a bit pricey for a decent one. Try again…
June 24, 2009 at 8:57 pm #58648
mcmickyp
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FZ looked ace!!
June 26, 2009 at 9:00 pm #58649
Radar
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It was a cracking wee bike, it is still in garage at the moment, it will probably go next week
June 27, 2009 at 10:37 am #58650
ses310
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Possible new bike for Radar….
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=110406859202
Its actually my mates bike, loves his 2 strokes
June 27, 2009 at 8:18 pm #58651
katana
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I like the look of that – Radar can’t resist a RD
Reckon this might suit him better (plus I want one)
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=320390299756
June 27, 2009 at 10:24 pm #58652
TT07
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quote:
Originally posted by katana
I like the look of that – Radar can’t resist a RD
Reckon this might suit him better (plus I want one)
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=320390299756
Now that IS a possibility, as we know Radar does have trouble reaching the floor, so theres the answer to his problem.
June 28, 2009 at 7:06 am #58653
Radar
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I have already been outbid on a YPVS, that 250LC is spot on…oh God…
June 28, 2009 at 11:44 pm #58654
TT07
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Yes, Oh God……….The cats out of the bag, Radar IS looking for a stroker!
June 29, 2009 at 7:28 pm #58655
imperialdata
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Shock (not)! Don’t think that’ll knock Michael Jackson off the front page yet.
June 29, 2009 at 11:29 pm #58656
Radar
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The RD is a superb example and I think it will be beyond my budget by the end of the auction. I am SO tempted though
June 30, 2009 at 8:01 pm #58657
Radar
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Well the FZ is relunctant to go. Hopped on it tonight, ready to enjoy a final 30 mile jaunt over to the new owner, when I noticed petrol coming out of the bottom of the fairing. Oh bugger. Quick chat with Katana confirmed my suspicions, a sticky float bowl. It is too dam hot to work on the bike tonight so the work will have to wait until the weekend!
June 30, 2009 at 8:08 pm #58658
ses310
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Seems to be the way when selling something… Good luck with getting it fixed
July 2, 2009 at 9:59 pm #58659
Radar
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Cheers Ses, I will have a bash on Sunday hopefully
July 5, 2009 at 10:03 pm #58660
Radar
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Well the FZ is in bits again. Typically the potential easy fixes: draing the carbs, tapping them etc hasn’t work and fuel still pisses out! So I had to dig deeper. The 600cc engine and attendant carbs, airbox etc are a tight fit. I have now got to the carbs. I will take them off tomorrow night and take the float bowls off all being well.
A few pics to follow later
July 6, 2009 at 12:09 am #58661
Radar
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Well pics as promised:

Tried draining the fuel out of the bowl of the LH carb first. Fuel came out easily enough. But when the bike was started it still had the leak. Bugger!

Useful tip#1: Use an old baking tray to collect any leaking fuel.
Useful tip#2: Don’t then stand on it, flipping it over and getting fuel everywhere anyway! Good job I don’t smoke…

So off with the LH fairing, side panel and petrol tank…

The airbox etc is all pretty crammed in. To get at the airbox out I had to first discomnect the ignition module, then remove the battery, loosen off the battery box and and disconnect the rectifier!

Finally, the carbs!
Ran out of time (inclination!) and covered the carbs before putting the bike away. Off with the carbs tomorrow, and then I will give them a clean-out!
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