Hi
I am the proud owner of an '06 FZ6 Fazer. I have a recurring problem with the head bearing. The bike failed its MOT in the summer due to excessive movement in the head bearing, this only appeared in the fore and aft direction. I went to a friend and we tightened it up, retested the bike and it passed. This weekend I tested the head bearing (bike on centre stand, pull forks backwards and forwards) and sure enough there is movement again. Two questions:
1. Where can I get a suitable C-spanner to tighten this up 'properly'?
2. How much is replacing the head bearings likely to cost, and how long should it take a bike mechanic to do it?
Also, is this a known issue and what causes it?
Thanks
Simon
I am the proud owner of an '06 FZ6 Fazer. I have a recurring problem with the head bearing. The bike failed its MOT in the summer due to excessive movement in the head bearing, this only appeared in the fore and aft direction. I went to a friend and we tightened it up, retested the bike and it passed. This weekend I tested the head bearing (bike on centre stand, pull forks backwards and forwards) and sure enough there is movement again. Two questions:
1. Where can I get a suitable C-spanner to tighten this up 'properly'?
2. How much is replacing the head bearings likely to cost, and how long should it take a bike mechanic to do it?
Also, is this a known issue and what causes it?
Thanks
Simon
