Sold my FZ600!

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  • #58647
    Radar
    Moderator

    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…

    #58648
    mcmickyp
    Participant

    FZ looked ace!!

    #58649
    Radar
    Moderator

    It was a cracking wee bike, it is still in garage at the moment, it will probably go next week

    #58650
    ses310
    Moderator

    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

    #58651
    katana
    Participant

    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

    #58652
    TT07
    Participant

    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.

    #58653
    Radar
    Moderator

    I have already been outbid on a YPVS, that 250LC is spot on…oh God…

    #58654
    TT07
    Participant

    Yes, Oh God……….The cats out of the bag, Radar IS looking for a stroker!

    #58655
    imperialdata
    Keymaster

    Shock (not)! Don’t think that’ll knock Michael Jackson off the front page yet.

    #58656
    Radar
    Moderator

    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

    #58657
    Radar
    Moderator

    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!

    #58658
    ses310
    Moderator

    Seems to be the way when selling something… Good luck with getting it fixed

    #58659
    Radar
    Moderator

    Cheers Ses, I will have a bash on Sunday hopefully

    #58660
    Radar
    Moderator

    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

    #58661
    Radar
    Moderator

    Well pics as promised:

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    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!

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    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…

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

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    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!

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    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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