Author Topic: Nik - Italy (Read 3359 times)

nixtrix71 · « **on:** 20 August 2016, 10:27:22 am »

Hi All,

Just a short introduction

My name is Nik and live in Italy.
Next week I will become an owner of a FZS 1000 year 2003 with 17,000km.
Is all standard with just a MIVV end can.
For sure will be making some mods and hope with the help of you experienced owners will make the right ones

Can't wait and look forward to being back on 2 wheels.

Just a quick addition...... Does anyone remembre Motorcycle City???? I used to work in the Bedfont Branch not far from Heathrow Airport

Thanks

Nik

Anquetil · « **Reply #1 on:** 20 August 2016, 10:01:17 pm »

Hello Nik and welcome. When you get your bike we shall look forward to seeing some photographs.

nixtrix71 · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 August 2016, 01:12:37 pm »

Hi Again,
Finally got the Fazer home and done 350km and I love it!!!

I will now try to put some photos of my new toy

Anquetil · « **Reply #3 on:** 29 August 2016, 01:56:12 pm »

It looks in great condition, Nik. Love the colour. Glad that you enjoyed the 350kms on your new machine. Get some more photos up in daylight when you get a chance.

nixtrix71 · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 August 2016, 11:56:29 pm »

Can't complain for a 2003 model with only 17,000km............ and for what I paid for it

Got the seat cover mounted and MHD bobbins with subtle rim stickers in blue.

Major mods will be made in winter time, but next jop will be blu LED clock lights.

nixtrix71 · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 August 2016, 11:57:46 pm »

Another daytime shot, you can't see the blue pilot lights but put those in too as they were cheap from the chinese shop!!!

Anquetil · « **Reply #6 on:** 02 September 2016, 09:20:19 pm »

Very nice, Nik. You have the colour that I was looking for. Somehow I ended up with boring grey !
Still a great bike though. I hope that you have as much pleasure riding as I have.

nixtrix71 · « **Reply #7 on:** 02 September 2016, 11:36:01 pm »

I Love It ;-)

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nixtrix71 · « **Reply #8 on:** 04 September 2016, 03:32:00 pm »

Yesterday just a short ride to Riva del Garda which is about 30 minutes from my house.
Went to the Dainese Pro Shop.
Got a couple of accessories.

nixtrix71 · « **Reply #9 on:** 04 September 2016, 03:32:45 pm »

Lake Garda

Anquetil · « **Reply #10 on:** 04 September 2016, 05:59:14 pm »

Lovely scenery, Nik. What sort of temperature is it there today. It's 19 degrees here in Wales. What are your winters like ? Last year, road salt was plastered in my area on October 15th. Fazer was put away and my old workhorse XJ600 used until April.

nixtrix71 · « **Reply #11 on:** 04 September 2016, 10:25:46 pm »

Today was a glorius 30°
Went flying my model helicopters today and this evening great Italian ice cream, just got in.
Winter in the day if it doesn't rain can even reach 12°.
Nights are kin freezing though :-D

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nixtrix71 · « **Reply #12 on:** 07 September 2016, 03:03:20 pm »

Glorious :-D

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downey · « **Reply #13 on:** 07 September 2016, 11:57:23 pm »

beautiful place to live im sure,,welcome nice fazer,,cool pipe too

Dave48 · « **Reply #14 on:** 08 September 2016, 07:05:11 am »

Welcome & I love the look of the MIVV end can.
Very jealous of your scenery-bit like Anquetils homeland but with the weather sorted!
Bellissimo!

nixtrix71 · « **Reply #15 on:** 19 September 2016, 03:36:31 pm »

Well if you're ever over give me a shout.... show you some great places, great roads and great food and wine

Dave48 · « **Reply #16 on:** 20 September 2016, 06:29:41 am »

And I hear some of the Italian ladies are very easy on the eye!

hotmetal · « **Reply #17 on:** 20 September 2016, 08:18:15 am »

I had a blue one like that - 2002. Loved the colour. Had a Mivv GP on it, the normal short carbon can not the conic. Mine had Renthal bars (658 and then 758), heated grips, belly pan, Scottoiler and I cut the rear mudguard to fit the number plate, just leaving a small tab for the reflector.

Went mountain biking in the mountains round Garda many years ago. I think we stayed in Riva. What a fantastic area! Definitely preferred it to Sorrento, where they grow lemons but if you ask for a slice in your Coke they refuse! Nobody wears crash helmets down there and they ride scooters 3-up with shopping and a dog LOL!

I live near Bedfont/T5 and remember the MC name but never actually went in.

nixtrix71 · « **Reply #18 on:** 20 September 2016, 08:45:54 am »

I am about 30mins from Riva.... Fun Place ;-)

Lived not far from Bedfont, Lived and went to school in Feltham just up the road! :-)

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nixtrix71 · « **Reply #19 on:** 27 September 2016, 11:06:41 pm »

800km this week end ;-) Over To Swtzerland And Back ;--)

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taylor · « **Reply #20 on:** 08 October 2016, 07:17:53 pm »

nice bike nicklearse i will be docking in your fine country next year for a day trip. asta la vista baby.