Fazer 600 Reviews

[3ddy]

FZ6 Fazer 2004 Headlight modification

 

have raised a new chain, as the FZ6 connection layout is slightly different to previous models.

 

Heres my account, and would suggest reading through other postings as well, as thats what I went by. Sorry, no photos but havent moved into digital age yet.

 

Tools / materials required

For the actual job.

1 to 1.5m of suitable wire. (Cost about £1.00)

(Black is least conspicuous or green if you wish to comply with colour of feed wire.)

1 x 8mm right angled female spade connector.

(About 50p from vehicle electrical outlet or scrap car/bike dealer for nothing.)

1 or 2 suitable wire connector for new connection. (Spade or bullet connectors, about 50p again.)

1 pair wire crimpers / cutters. (Pliers may suffice.)

1 length of wood or similar to support tank open. About 45 to 60cm or so.

New brighter headlight bulbs ? If youre considering upgrading bulbs nows a good time to do it.

 

For access to parts.

4mm hex key.

5mm hex key.

10mm spanner or socket.

Philips screw driver.

 

Preparation

Disconnect and remove both right and left fairing inners, as tank cannot be lifted with them in place.

2 bolts on outside of fairing each side, 1 either side of clocks, and tiny plastic screw under mirror stalks. (4mm hex key + Philips screw driver)

Unlock and remove seat to allow tank to be raised.

Disconnect 2 fuel tank front mounting bolts + raise tank. (5mm hex key)

Support with piece of wood propped against head stock.

Disconnect battery for safety purposes. (10mm socket or Phillips screw driver)

Switch of fuel supply. (I didnt bother with this bit though.)

 

Trace wiring loom from left handlebar control to where it meets with a multi connector.

 

This connector is located behind the headstock, just in front of battery box, with wires feeding to it through an opening in LHS of frame. (There is no connection box as on previous models.)

Pull 2 halves of multi connector apart for clarity.

You will see (I think) 11 wires from handlebar to connector and only 10 coming out the other side.

The spare GREEN feed wire is the one we want.

 

Connections

Cut or prise this wire free from connector.

Crimp new female insulated connector to green wire and male to new wire and connect together, possibly wrap in insulating tape or heat shrink to keep water out.

Run new wire through frame opening and follow main wiring loom around LHS of fairing, under the lights on towards RH headlight, securing in place with insulating tape or tie wraps as you see fit.

 

You will notice there are more multi wiring connectors on the inside of LH fairing.

I put a further bullet connector here so that, should I ever need to remove the fairing, I can disconnect all wires at one place without requiring access to the other connectors.

 

At the headlight.

Cut wire to appropriate length, allowing a little slack to man-handle it.

Crimp 8mm right angled spade connector to wire.

Remove light connector block from light and open flap on back to gain access.

Insert 8mm spade into the free space in connector and push in firmly.

Push connector onto headlight.

Tidy up any loose wire in the vicinity.

 

At this point refit / reconnect the battery and check everything works OK. WHICH IT WILL.

Both lights should now work on dipped beam, and the RH one will go out in preference for the other filament on full beam.

If theres any problem, check all connections, otherwise start to put everything back together.

 

Reassembly

Tighten up any other connections in the vicinity of battery and connectors that may have been loosened to gain access.

Turn petrol back on.

Lower petrol tank + secure.

THEN refit fairing inners.

Refit the rubber boots that go around mirror stalks.

Notice that there are rubber knobs on the rear of these gaiters which locate into holes in fairing.

Take a few seconds to locate these correctly for a good fit.

Refit seat.

Start bike to ensure no other issues. (See footnote)

 

AND THATS ABOUT IT !

EASY, EH ?

 

 

Now the points where I had a bit of hassle.

 

The multi connector located at the rear of the headstock is poked into a very tight space through an opening in the main frame on the LHS.

 

Unfortunately, on my bike, the wiring loom had very little slack in it and due to other cables routing through the same opening there wasnt sufficient space to pull the whole connector through this opening in order to reach the wire that you want.

 

So, if yours is the same, here you have 2 options.

1. Simply cut the GREEN wire at the most accessible point + make connection there.

(In retrospect, although not ideal, this is perhaps the easiest option.)

2. Continue to rummage around until you are able to free the connector.

(The choice I took + was somewhat more fiddly.)

 

The reason I persevered was simply that I was not confident enough to go cutting wires until I was 100% convinced that it was not already connected to something else !!

However I can now confirm that it IS the GREEN wire which you require, however it is up to you to determine where it is safe to cut.

 

In order to gain enough free space to get at the multi connector I ended up removing the battery, and loosening the battery tray and various other bits and bobs in the vicinity so I could get my fat hands far enough in to wiggle the connector free.

None of this was difficult but it was pretty fiddly and frustrating given that I expected this to be a very quick job. Hence I refer you back to option 1 above !

 

Once you have the connector free proceed as in the main text above.

NB - The only difficult bit was getting TO the connector.

Once I had that free, it was extremely easy.

 

 

Problem starting bike ?

If the bike wont start, do not immediately assume you have mucked up something major in the ignition, immobiliser or alarm. Remember to check that the kill switch hasn’t been knocked by accident !!

This will be obvious to experienced bikers but somebody else WILL forget, AS I DID !!!

 

Good luck and dont be put off by my lengthy description.

I may have just been unlucky !

 

Cheers.

Rich.

 

NB. This is purely an account of my experience, and I obviously accept no liability for any mistakes, accidents, or other consequences however caused, of anyone choosing to follow a similar process.

You do so at your own risk.

[3ddy]

This connector is located behind the headstock, just in front of battery box, with wires feeding to it through an opening in LHS of frame. (There is no connection box as on previous models.)

Pull 2 halves of multi connector apart for clarity.

You will see (I think) 11 wires from handlebar to connector and only 10 coming out the other side.

The spare GREEN feed wire is the one we want

 

i see only 9 wires....the green wire is connected to the Left headlight.

 

Paul can u recall any similar connectors under the tank?

[Pauche]

Originally posted by lEddyl@Mar 26 2004, 02:07 PM

i see only 9 wires....the green wire is connected to the Left headlight.

 

Paul can u recall any similar connectors under the tank?

tat website is for Fz6, 2003 and older version.

for 04 model is the green/black wire at the left side when u remove the left sai-tao.

[3ddy]

Originally posted by Pauche@Mar 26 2004, 03:50 PM

tat website is for Fz6, 2003 and older version.

for 04 model is the green/black wire at the left side when u remove the left sai-tao.

but the 'IN' is Green 'OUT' is Green/Black

 

maybe under the tank got xtra unused wires i guess. today full tank...cant check. anyone of you can check during the weekend?

[3ddy]

this guy mention something abt a relay

 

but no info leh...

[kopvampp]

Originally posted by Pauche@Mar 26 2004, 03:50 PM

tat website is for Fz6, 2003 and older version.

for 04 model is the green/black wire at the left side when u remove the left sai-tao.

pauche still dun wan to give up on the headlight is it....die die must hav 2 headlight then shiok rite....he he......dun anyhow connect wait short circuit become no headlight then u noe:faint: .........anyway hope u succed then help me fix....

 

sunday nite changi point watch soccer 11pm ars vs man u i'll be there anybody wan to join me?

[Pauche]

Originally posted by kopvampp@Mar 27 2004, 03:06 AM

pauche still dun wan to give up on the headlight is it....die die must hav 2 headlight then shiok rite....he he......dun anyhow connect wait short circuit become no headlight then u noe:faint: .........anyway hope u succed then help me fix....

 

sunday nite changi point watch soccer 11pm ars vs man u i'll be there anybody wan to join me?

not me, its eddy.

my headlight i put back one side liao.

 

 

sunday nite i watching arsenal man utd at genting.

[Pauche]

Originally posted by lEddyl@Mar 27 2004, 01:15 AM

but the 'IN' is Green 'OUT' is Green/Black

 

maybe under the tank got xtra unused wires i guess. today full tank...cant check. anyone of you can check during the weekend?

dun bother la, even if u get both sides light up, the high beam side with the H4 bulb 'ON' also cannot shine on the road due to the reflectors shining up. furthermore it strains ur rectifier by requiring to produce higher power output.

[katana777]

1 headlite also chio chio

[katana777]

Originally posted by kopvampp@Mar 27 2004, 03:06 AM

sunday nite changi point watch soccer 11pm ars vs man u i'll be there anybody wan to join me?

hehe think i watch at yishun kopitiam

changi abit far

[3ddy]

Originally posted by Pauche@Mar 27 2004, 10:05 AM

dun bother la, even if u get both sides light up, the high beam side with the H4 bulb 'ON' also cannot shine on the road due to the reflectors shining up. furthermore it strains ur rectifier by requiring to produce higher power output.

ok.

 

not planning to ride it long anyway.. heck care .

[E.V.ilyn]

Originally posted by lEddyl@Mar 27 2004, 05:05 PM

ok.

 

not planning to ride it long anyway.. heck care .

Going to give up this bike already?

[kopvampp]

Originally posted by lEddyl@Mar 27 2004, 05:05 PM

ok.

 

not planning to ride it long anyway.. heck care .

wa dun like tat leh so fast wan to give up tis bike liao....so wat will be ur next bike?

[katana777]

Originally posted by lEddyl@Mar 27 2004, 05:05 PM

ok.

 

not planning to ride it long anyway.. heck care .

waiting to c ur next bike

[3ddy]

Originally posted by kopvampp@Mar 27 2004, 10:19 PM

wa dun like tat leh so fast wan to give up tis bike liao....so wat will be ur next bike?

maybe a R6 or i've wait for FZ1 '05 model

[katana777]

Originally posted by lEddyl@Mar 28 2004, 06:50 AM

maybe a R6 or i've wait for FZ1 '05 model

mi also thinking abt R6

hehe

[Ernie25]

anyone have any idea how much the touring windshield cost in SG?

[kopvampp]

Originally posted by Ernie25@Mar 28 2004, 12:34 PM

anyone have any idea how much the touring windshield cost in SG?

i tink its ard $285 for the original yamaha windshield tat pauche posted....

[vchua]

hi guys, like ur help regarding FZS600 (carb model). thanks.

 

i trying to decide which bike to get for my daily 80km from home to work to home.

 

FZS600 is among my choice. can verify with u guys on the spec.

22L tank with 3L (3.3 with oil filter change) engine oil. ave fuel consumption is 19km/l in singapore road.

 

is this correct? wat do u guys think about using this bike for daily 80km travel?

wat is the resale price now?

thanks.

[katana777]

Originally posted by vchua@Mar 29 2004, 09:10 AM

hi guys, like ur help regarding FZS600 (carb model). thanks.

 

i trying to decide which bike to get for my daily 80km from home to work to home.

 

FZS600 is among my choice. can verify with u guys on the spec.

22L tank with 3L (3.3 with oil filter change) engine oil. ave fuel consumption is 19km/l in singapore road.

 

is this correct? wat do u guys think about using this bike for daily 80km travel?

wat is the resale price now?

thanks.

basically the fuel consumption is almost the same as FZ1

price wise also not much different

only road tax n insurance cheaper abit

size also same same

but guess a 600 is better on singapore road

 

[vchua]

FZ1 seems to be able to get 21km/l at

 

anybody selling his carb model FZS600??

[waiyuen]

Originally posted by vchua@Mar 29 2004, 09:10 AM

hi guys, like ur help regarding FZS600 (carb model). thanks.

 

i trying to decide which bike to get for my daily 80km from home to work to home.

 

FZS600 is among my choice. can verify with u guys on the spec.

22L tank with 3L (3.3 with oil filter change) engine oil. ave fuel consumption is 19km/l in singapore road.

 

is this correct? wat do u guys think about using this bike for daily 80km travel?

wat is the resale price now?

thanks.

daily 60km travel, from JB to Singapore still feel comfortable.

resale price ah...until now, I never see peope post for saling his FZS600.

[mokamoka]

Originally posted by vchua@Mar 29 2004, 03:21 PM

FZ1 seems to be able to get 21km/l at

 

anybody selling his carb model FZS600??

travelling at constant 110-130km/l, best I was able to get 20.5km/L.. I think for a FZS1, that is very good oledi.. almost equal to my 400cc

[RS4]

anyone wanna go to motor world tomolo??going there straight after 5 anyone wanna join? go there look for fazer accesories and stuff...

[Guest awesome_1]

Originally posted by RS4@Mar 29 2004, 07:37 PM

anyone wanna go to motor world tomolo??going there straight after 5 anyone wanna join? go there look for fazer accesories and stuff...

rs 4 u riding fz6 04??wat acc u install so far??

wat time motoworld close??i try to make it c u there:bounce: