FZS1000Fazer & FZ1 guy, stateside

[jointbeaker]

Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I live in the USA, an hour west of Chicago Illinois. I'm a cruiser guy that's since been converted to the Fazer life.


I started out with a FZS1000 back in 2014, in the fastest blue/black combination. It came with a Givi rear rack and box. I've since done a few things to it: 08R1 forks, the rest of the Givi luggage racks, retrofitted HID projectors in the stock headlights, bar end mirrors, a couple different seats, tank grip pads, Devilsyam frame plugs...that sort of thing.


This past winter, I ended up with a FZ1 as well, with the retro graphics bodykit. It's got a full Ivans package w/PCV, Mivv exhaust with gutted stock header. Soon to replace that with an Arrow header I have in the garage. Speedscreen, with more bar end mirrors, and a few other goodies on that bike too.


I'll share a few photos below.

[jointbeaker]

FZS1000

[jointbeaker]

and the "new to me" bike








When I bought this bike, I didn't really care for any of the options available for covering up the mirror holes in the fairing...So I designed my own.


I'll add more info about those in the future, but just wanted to say hey. Love these bikes, and can't picture myself riding anything else right now. I spent a heck of a lotta money on a vstar 1100, which I think may be called Dragstar's across the pond...


Here's all three bikes together. I'm lucky and have a woman in my life that's ok with this obsession. :P hah.

[red98]

Hi Jointbreaker and welcome to the forum......thats one of the best introductions I have seen on here , great pics aswell   

[Dudeofrude]

Welcome 🍻 Gotta say the wheels on that Gen 2 are Stunning!! Im guessing they are aftermarket and not from another bike, any idea which ones they are?

[jointbeaker]

Hi Jointbreaker and welcome to the forum......thats one of the best introductions I have seen on here , great pics aswell   

Cheers. Thanks for the welcome.

Welcome 🍻 Gotta say the wheels on that Gen 2 are Stunning!! Im guessing they are aftermarket and not from another bike, any idea which ones they are?

I bought the Gen2 mostly how it sits. The wheels are Carrozzeria forged wheels, anodized in "Wine Red." I need to finish my touches on this bike, and get better pictures.


Cheers.