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...when I said I checked the chain tension, that was partially true; did it about 1 1/2 months ago - did not expect it to have changed. My bike had a service about 3 weeks ago and the dealer must have removed my back wheel as part of the service / checks. When I measured my chain tension...

Hi guys (and Gals), I have recently noticed a whining sound from my gearbox - a bit like a diff that is on its way out. The whine comes in at around 50Mph, 4000 revs, 5th gear and goes away when I increase speed / change gear. Because the weather has been a bit warm lately, I have been...

Been playing about with bikes since about 14 yrs of age. During the early years I lived in an area out in the 'sticks' - miles and miles of open hills, trails etc. First bike came in a cardboard box - 100cc Buffallo trail bike (in pieces). Apparently was a one-off venture between the...

Just a quick update guys and gals. Result!! Just got my bike back today with a brand new shiny tank (complete with those hard to remove labels). Really pleased I have got my pride and joy back in its original condition. Respect to the Managing Director; he really pulled the stops out and in...

I'm 45+; guess I'm just horsemeat :( - only joking, ur only as old as the woman u feel ;)

Don't know much about this stuff yet - do the grips come with their own weights as well? Is that a knurled rubber surface on them, or are they ally? Last question, how much did you pay for them? Cheers.

Hey, your bike looks great:thumbup: Only just had mine a while, but I can see this modding can become a bit infectious. Just love those grips!

As old as my eyes, and a bit older than my teeth;) No, that's not fair is it? 45 last April, but still a youngster at heart. :rockon:

Did not realize it was a UK only colour. I will keep my eyes peeled, or maybe take some video footage of the motorway and play it back in slow motion;)

No, my problem is I only see black and blues; I recon the silver versions are too fast - never seen one yet. Maybe nobody can see me either - hope the cars can:eek:

Since I bought my metallic silver 2008 fazer some 2 months+ ago, I haven't seen a single other one in my area. I have seen many black and blue versions, but not another silver one. I have also not seen any 2008 silvers on this forum. Do I have the only one, or are ther others out...

Man, I didn't realise how this thread would take off! Thanks guys for your support. From the look of things, it will just be a distant memory soon and I will be a bit wiser next time. I think there's always an element of risk attached to this sort of thing, and after so many years without a...

I don't see why I should pick up anything less than the pristine bike I dropped off. It was only 5 weeks old and perfect. Most businesses would have insurance cover for stuff like that. I agree, if I had chipped it myself, I would not have replaced the tank or resprayed, but I didn't - they...

Bit of a result guys. M.D. came through and it sounds like they are going to give me a new tank:thumbup: Still early days, but it is looking promising. Either a tank off a new showroom bike, or if they do not have one, they will order one in. What a relief! Can't wait to get this whole...

Sorry guys, no 'real' photo of my actual ride yet, but here's one hot off the press. Mine's completely standard and unmodded except for R&G sliders and DefCom-T alarm system. Not the 'fastest colour', but I think it's the 'business'. :D

steveindenmark There's nothing I would like to do more than 'name and shame', however I would need to be absolutely sure of the legal consequences to me if I did such a thing. Unfortunately, I would need to seek legal advice before doing this and I'm not prepared to spend a dime on this...

I checked-out my bike fully when I received it as I had an inkling that these guys were a bit sloppy. e.g. one thing I noticed immediately after I drove it from the showroom home was the placement of the overflow hoses from the tank. The users manual states that there are 3 hoses on the right...

No, FooFazer, I didn't even think of reserving the right it at the time. I guess that everyone hopes the people they are dealing with have integrity and follow the same set of standards that they would apply to a similar situation. Let this be a wakeup call to those that are offered a good...

Lovely looking machine. Congratualtions:rockon:

I have written a letter last week to the Managing Director about this. The company has so far made me feel like I am making too much fuss over nothing. I'm glad I'm not the only person who found this whole episode unacceptable. I have spent so much time on the phone now trying to sort this...