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Love the thread title though-remember Commander Lassard in Police Academy? "Many,many people...."

If a fuse goes quickly due to short circuit, the only damage normally is to the fuse itself. If you have heat damage, I'd go for a prolonged period of excess current being drawn culminating in the fuse being blown. It sounds like you may have a poor earth or more likely something is drawing sufficient current to generate heat. That can be a number of things such as faulty alternator or light circuits. Given that it's a VFR, and I know the old ones were worse for this, I'd suspect the regulator/rectifier. You really need a workshop manual to be able to check it properly, otherwise all you could do is replace it anyway.

ZX6R is a good bike, even better if you can spring the cash for a 636. My mate had one for a bit & loved it. and they don't hang around

Hold up, another crossed thread. What's going on Dave?

Wish I'd come out with you Dave, things didn't pan out like I'd hoped today. Usually a few interesting bikes on that run too.

Well I passed through Cromford from Cat & Fiddle just after 2 & by then I'd had enough-Derbyshire was hanging. Too many people & plod on a Sunday, I think I'll stick to going midweek whenever possible. The bike in Warrington was a nail too, so a day pretty much wasted. Cosi e la vita eh?

I'm off up to Warringhton to view a bike, was thinking I might come back via Cat & Fiddle then Via Gellia into Matlock Bath. Anyone likely to be around?

dont know what im i havent got a bike If only the Harley owner could be so honest........

I suppose it's as near to caravanning as two wheels gets, Lead Wings aside of course.

Can't help on the rucksack but I reckon I've got a Think Bike key fob hanging around. Any good?

They ran this scheme in Notts last year or year before. Key rings , hi viz vests etc. Is there a motorbike forum in Leics? Bet there is if you ask around

I've done it a couple of times Dave & had a good day out some nice roads at an easy pace and got a good reception at the drop off points.

Aye, there's the rub! I was thinking about last half of September. Nice cheap flight out, maybe go to Aragon MotoGP, then a steady cruise through France over the Millau viaduct, visit one or two of the Gothic cathedrals (sad I know) then see if I can sell it

Been mentioned elsewhere this week, so a few pics of my much loved B12 after a couple of wee mods. Got my finger in the way on that last one

You're probably right alf. Most bikes have small tanks if you're going to get serious on them. As for a naked 1200, be careful what you wish for. Who remembers the X-11? They've tried it with the 800 of course with the Crossrunner, but jeez, what's the point of that? Gimme a decent sized fairing & tank any day over these ugly ducklings.

Haha! Fooled another one!

It's got some good work inside too-fully refurbed head, new valves & springs etc, and a belt primary drive. That meant that the electric starter had to go however. And rightly so IMHO-a man's bike like this should only ever be kicked into life.

A friend of mine is regrettably selling his MKIIA Norton Commando Interstate. A real peach, 1975 original reg, been SORNed for three years & he no longer has time to ride it. If I had £4,500 going gash I'd have it in a shot.

I don't wish to seem unduly spiteful, but this cheered me up no end. And since it's in Germany, Google schadenfreude. Happy days http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/13078895

welcome Pete. I've been lurking on a VFR forum for a while as I'm on the lookout for another 800. It seems to me the 1200 is a better bike than first impressions may indicate, but not without issues. I've seen people complain of premature corrosion, fuelling problems and other niggles, but of course these may well be isolated instances. I still think the gear driven VFR800 is the one to go for unless you want some real brute power, but FYI I've appended some comments from an owner on the VFR forum. Good: 1. Awesome power, and 'urge' from any speed. 2. It's bigger all round, which suits me better (6'2", 15st). 3. Feels very 'planted' and stable on the road; 'massier' (which it is). 4. The styling / design, which I like a lot (even the exhaust!). 5. It has a gear indicator (I often forget if in top yet). 6. It shows me coolant and air temperature at the same time, without pressing a button to switch between. 7. The little LED lights in the indicator stalks! 8. It's got shaft drive. 9. It's a doddle to get on and off the mainstand. Not So Good: 1. The indicator switch is in a stupid position; I have to almost remove my hand from the handlebar to switch on the right indicator, and have trouble finding it without looking (hopefully, I'll get used to this). 2. If, when the bike's on the mainstand, I rotate the rear wheel back and forth a bit, there's rattling from the transmission, possibly from behind the concertina hose at the front end of the shaft. I suspect this might be 'normal', but I don't remember my ST1100 doing this (back before '03). 3. It takes some care to control the throttle to maintain speed at 30mph, and I find it has to be in 3rd gear at this speed. 4. The screen has some areas behind it that can't be reached, for cleaning, so they stay smeary. 5. So far, it seems to run a bit 'rough', like something needs 'balancing', with more vibration than I was used to with my VTEC. Hopefully, this will smooth out as the engine gets run in (it's done about 350 miles now). 6. Brakes seem a bit 'on/off' (and possibly a bit juddery under heavy braking). 7. Panniers seem smaller than those of my VTEC (and ST1100), however it might just be that they're a different shape; deeper, but less wide (I can't remember the capacities of the VTEC and ST ones, in litres, though). 8. Definitely feels less 'nimble' than my VTEC (surprise, surprise; heavier, duh), and seems to take much more 'pulling up'. Hopefully, as I get to know this bike better, and as it gets run in, it will feel more nimble and 'chuckable'. 9. The seat is rather firm, and shiny & slippy. 10. Possibly feels like it needs another gear (7th). Then a few days later....... [b]Well, after going for a 90 mile ride, on a favourite fast & twisty route (something like a roller-coaster, ideal for getting the hang of a new bike), I can report that several of my concerns ('Not So Good', above) were unfounded. The bike already seems smoother (perhaps helped by the 97 RON fuel I put in it, after previously putting in 95?), and I seem to have adjusted to the brakes & clutch (not so 'on/off'-seeming). And I'm even getting used to the position of the indicator switch. This bike is phenomenal. It's the bike I really wanted (bigger, shaft drive) when I got the VTEC (though I must say I still think that's a fantastic bike too, and I'm still missing mine). [b]

I don't want this thread to degenerate into an argument, but I have to say on balance I'm with NoZ. I think she's summarised the situation as it appears to a casual observer very well and there's nothing I'd disagree with.

Complete shitter Gill, I'm really sorry to hear that. It would pay you to at least stick a photo or two and mileage on here so folks can get the flavour. I wouldn't have thought you'd have massive problems selling a Fazer thou TBH

Done my mileage for the week got to make this tank last Anyway I'm gonna watch Harry Houdini's Tottenham turn the tie around against Real Madrid

Dunno about E. Goldstein, there's shades of E. Scrooge here C'mon man, live & let live. Such spontaneous ejaculations of joy are to be encouraged, not frowned upon. Sounds to me like she's livened up a joyless hole. Oo-er missus!

Take your time looking mate-looks like I'll be riding mine back from Spain to sell later this year if I buy this VFR800 I'm planning viewing.