Think I am off, with regrets

[lew600fazer]

Think I am off to pastures new , the old knees are crocked so time to call it a day.
Hopefully have sold the FZ1 and hopefully she is going to a good home.

[Andy FZS]

Sorry to hear this.  What are your plans for the future?

[lew600fazer]

Had a sit on the MT-07 seems a better fit for me now not so much pressure on the knees. I have just received the front peg lowering kit. A lad has been tracking my bike on FB for a week or so. He has made an offer which I have accepted. If it falls through I will fit the kit and see how I feel. The wee MT-07 is just so much lighter and as said more comfortable. Will obviously miss the power of the FZ 1 but at 66 do I need that much grunt now. If the tiddler can keep me biking for a few more years that will be all well and good.

[Andy FZS]

Good luck with the sale and as usual post some pictures of whatever you get next..

[Hedgetrimmer]

Sorry to hear of your problems Lew. I hope you can find something that keeps you riding for a while longer yet. Good luck.

[noggythenog]

Im not sorry Lew, you are staying on bikes and that is good enough

let us know how you get on with the MT07 around those Spanish hills.....still got a soft spot for them.

[Dave48]

I find my Mt-07 light (176kg all up),nippy, agile and comfortable-even though the rear shock is definitely "budget" This bike suits my old bones just fine
Was speaking with local Yamaha dealer sales guy earlier-they have sold out this years allocation already with 2016 model not due in til towards end of year.

[slappy]

Sorry to hear thst  Lew, know how you feel, my right knee is temporarily sorted for now but an operation is looming come the  winter.
I hope to keep my FZ1 for another two years then I hit 60 years old and like you I like the look of the mt07, nice and light and fast enough.

[Chris]

Hope you can keep biking and it all works out for you.

Take care,

chris

[purplebear7]

You've got years left yet our kid ... I know we are not all the same ... so I'm pleased that you are going to at least try a different bike. 
At your age I started bouncing about from one to the other for years ... then after I 'fell over' with the third FZS 1000 I ordered the Sports Sidecar and Honda CB 1300s.   

I struggle (more than a bit) getting out of the wheelchair or off the 'clip on' Ivanised crutches ... but once I'm up on the bike I'm good for a ride-out 

Keep me in the loop ... and if you win the local Lotto ... pop over for a coffee 
Stay Safe  Trev    Mallorca 

[lew600fazer]

Oop's may have spoken to soon, nothing like some prick pulling the rug.
Umpteen emails facebook messages , please keep the bike for me love it , flying out on Sunday , I have a house not far from you in Spain, do you want me to pay you in ££££ or €€€€, blah blah.
Message yesterday cannot get insurance so will have to pass. So will be staying a bit longer.
I have fitted the front foot rest lowering kit, feels a lot more comfortable, have lowered the pegs about 27mm so we will see how I fair.
Will take a few photos and post.
Took me about 15 minutes to fit.
Lew

[slappy]

What have you done with brake and gear lever?
Have you adjusted their positions to compensate for the lower level pegs?

[lew600fazer]

Hi Slappy, I have not been out on her yet. Just sitting on it and trying the brake and gears seems okay. At least I can now get my left leg up onto the foot rest with out any problem.
If this is a fix I will be delighted, to put it back to standard is like less than 5 mins.
Yamaha in there own wisdom have fitted the stock pegs with a rivited securing pin. Just a wee touch with a disc grinder and knock out the pin, watch out for the return spring.
So weather permitting will see how she rides tomorrow. Lew