I do miss it !!

[Bigfellabuck]

After having swapped my Cracking FZS 600 in Feb this year I'm finding that I miss the little bugger, the TDM I swapped her for is ace and I love its torquey high up ride and comfiness but the Fazer was summat else. I had no fear dropping it into corners but I'm finding that I aint got near as much confidence with doing the same on the TDM .

[darrsi]

That's a shame, but i s'pose you won't know these things until you try.


What's the plan then?

[Bigfellabuck]

Exactly that Darrsi , I needed something taller for my height but I dint think of the Fazer till our lass mentioned it on a ride to Whitby today and I've been cryin since lol

[fazersharp]

You could always go back to one again

[mr self destruct]

Exactly that Darrsi , I needed something taller for my height but I dint think of the Fazer till our lass mentioned it on a ride to Whitby today and I've been cryin since lol

I test rode a TDM before buying the Fazer, I found it very comfy but the Fazer just felt a bit more stable. Not really sure it was anything I could put my finger on but I just felt more confident on the Fazer (important for a first bike).
However, I've come to the conclusion that I'm just too tall for it as my knees kill after an hour, which damn near breaks my heart as other than that it's perfect for me. I test rode an MT-09 earlier in the year and am going to chop mine in for one when I have the cash. The riding position is perfect for me and it has all the handling and power I'm going to need. I'd recommend one any day.

[Bigfellabuck]

Hi fazersharp, yeah I could but my missus would'nt be happy. It was her more than me who struggled with the rear pegs being so high. I could drop them down a bit but not enough or get rid of her I suppose


Mr selfdestuct, could'nt agree more mate , I loved the Fazer but It was just a little small for my 6' 6" frame, the TDM is perfect but I find I'm tootling about instead of having a bit o fun, is that right for a 56 year old?????

[stevierst]

Been there with the TDM 3B, and I know what you mean. I bought mine for commuting, and in a nutshell, they're really boring, and not particularly good at anything!
I can understand how your finding it hard to find a bike for your size, and an adventure bike is probably right for ya. I've got mutant long arms and legs, and on the Fazer it gets a bit cramped after a while.
What about a tiger 1050? Perfect for a chap of your dimentions, and you can chuck them around a fair bit. And pillion comfort is really good.

[Fazafou]

I find it hard to believe a TDM is boring.

I had a 900 for years and it lifted the front wheel on the throttle alone.  I out dragged many sports bikes off the lights commuting into London with its low punch and it could be a proper hooligan bike if you threw it around and with Fuel silencers sounded the business.

I nearly went back to one but went for the faz instead.

[stevierst]

I had a Gen2 850, and it was just a bit too bland. Don't think my suspension was too clever either which didn't help.

I think the 900 is a bit of a different bike from what I've heard, depends on what your after methinks.

[darrsi]

Yamaha did hear about your wife's gripes and did change the set up for a pillion on bikes from 2000 and onwards.


Google "Fazer differences by year" 

[Bigfellabuck]

Hi guys and thanks, I think a suspension check may be in order cos it does seem to skip a little at the front, something I aint experienced before , Is it a case of just winding the adjusters out a bit to soften the front ??


Ta Buck

[stevierst]

Hi guys and thanks, I think a suspension check may be in order cos it does seem to skip a little at the front, something I aint experienced before , Is it a case of just winding the adjusters out a bit to soften the front ??


Ta Buck

I think they're a bit squidgy at the front anyway, but give it a go with the adjusters and see what it does. Can sometimes make quite a difference.

[Bigfellabuck]

Cheers Stevierst , I'll give it a go, would love a Tiger but could'nt afford one just yet, they do hold their money so must be a good advert for em.


Buck

[Fazafou]

Having the larger front wheel can seem strange to some people, I think R6 wheels are a straight swap and can make the front feel a little more planted but will pitch you slightly forward unless you lower the rear.

[Bigfellabuck]

Thats a thought Fazafou but if i did I suppose I could get some up-n-back bar risers

[Frosties]

Cheers Stevierst , I'll give it a go, would love a Tiger but could'nt afford one just yet, they do hold their money so must be a good advert for em.


Buck

I can give you a good advert for them. Mine's a '98 carb job with Sprint cams (100bhp) and PR4's which can stay with 95% of riders round the twisties, outdrag shed loads at the TGP .......... and they just got better and better. I'm 6'4 so share some of the issues with the Fazer...........but its also got awesome character like the Tiger which is why I love them both. A 1050 Sport sir? Go on then....

[stevierst]

I fitted a pair of Renthals to mine, but can't remember the model number. They were quite a bit wider and straighter. Made a bit of comfort difference.

[woodwizzard]

I'm in the same boat now. At 6'5" I get really fidgety on my runs to Norfolk, I know I could stop more often, but I need to maximize my time there, so I tend to just crack on and only stop for fuel. That's why I'm now thinking of a varadero type thing. To be honest, thats what I set out to buy before the fazer, but was sold on the looks of the thing and a youtube vid of one going for it through the gears. I love it to bits and wish I could afford 2 bikes. If I do sell, it will be the hardest bike to let go, even though I have only had it since April.

[BIG MAC]

I thought of getting one..still may