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'08 S2. Just clocked 60,000 miles. Visibly the chain looks ok. I've used a Scottoiler with dual injector all it's life. I do 350miles per week. I've got some chain stretch which can be seen when pulling the chain away from the rear sprocket at the 3 o'clock position. I knew it was time to change...

Thanks. 0.10mm went under. 0.15mm would not go under. Minimum gap required is 0.13mm. So I have a gap of at least 0.10mm. Maybe it is at 0.13mm - I was going to say if I had that thickness gauge I would have known and then it dawned on me that I could have used a 0.10 and a 0.03 together...

Clearance on cylinder #1 for intake is looking a bit tight. I decided to leave this as even though I couldn't get 0.15mm feeler gauge in I might have been able to get 0.13mm in if one existed. I fear you are all going to say it needs a new valve pad now to open it up a little. Exhaust cam lobe...

Checked my valve clearances today. Mileage is 52500 (not KMs). FZ6 Fazer 2008 S2. The thought of stripping bike down and removing the cylinder head cover felt intimidating but with info on this forum and the service manual I did it and feel really satisfied. Yamaha Fazer FZ6 S2 2007 Service...

I had dealer check valves and sync carbs at 24K. I did the rest of the service myself. The valves were all within specs. Valve check and carb sync cost me GBP150.00. Wish I'd done it myself now.

Referring to diagram on 4-2, Headlight assembly is not labeled in the diagram so I'll label it #10 P = philips head screw H = hex head screw Item #10 is secured to the front fairing frame with 4P screws. Item #4 is secured to #10 A screw on each side where the side light is. = 2P...

Diagram is on page 4-2, General Chassis.

See Yamaha Fazer FZ6 S2 2007 Service Manual ENG for diagram 1. Remove windshield - 6 plastic screws 2. Remove 2 screws each side of main fairing (labeled as 5Nm torque in diagram). They also secure item #1. 2a. Remove item #1 both sides. 3. Remove item #5 - 4 screws 4. Remove mirrors - 4...

Ditto. 25K miles. 350 miles per week. The chain and sprockets are good.

Thanks. I have reviewed whats involved. Carb sync'ing looks simple and the valve check just looks time consuming with the disassembly and reassembly to gain access. I think I'm going to cancel my booking with the dealer.

Oh yeah, and a thanks to Boneman for his write up on installing HEL brake lines.

Hi All, My FZ6 Fazer 2008 S2 has recently reached 24K miles and required a service. I have done everything myself apart from item #3 - Valves and item #24 Fuel injection. My local Yamaha dealer has quoted 3hrs labour and a final bill of GBP141.00 for checking the valve clearance (#3)...

I do 350 miles a week commuting to work and wouldn't have anything other than a Scottoiler. I do get a fair bit of mess from it but it's not a big deal because I find it's far easier to wash off than any other lube. And I see the fling off as a good thing because its taking any grit with it...

I looked again at the thread Jez posted a link to. His problem was cured by resolving corroded connections in the left pod below the seat. I've inspected all my connections in the same place. The relays in here (from front to the back of the bike or left to right) are: 1. Turn signal relay...

Hi RJ2112. The corrosion shown is on the bracket of the coil which is used to connect it to the battery surround. The bracket has a metal back-plate which is corroded. Picture #1 shows the low tension spade connectors (2 no.) on the right-hand end of the coil which are clean, as are the female...