Author Topic: Hi! Hants based biker (Read 4185 times)

high_octane · « **on:** 16 September 2012, 03:17:17 pm »

Hey,

I've got a red 2003 fzs 600, now owned it for a year.

It's my first bike, and eally enjoying it, its quick and comfortable and looks good! I bought it from a 70 year old geezer and has raised bars as a result. I like the belly pan which i found out is a yamaha part and stupidly expensive to buy.

phillywilly · « **Reply #1 on:** 16 September 2012, 06:01:54 pm »

welcome along mate from another newbie ,love the belly pan and bike looks really good in that colour

D4Delta · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 September 2012, 11:00:26 pm »

Welcome M8 - bike looks in very good condition. Have lots of enjoyable riding on it I'm sure. Had my FZ6 for about 5 weeks now.

David.

D4Delta · « **Reply #3 on:** 27 September 2012, 03:56:14 pm »

Just read your post again & wondered where abouts in Hampshire you are?

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #4 on:** 27 September 2012, 07:37:43 pm »

Nice one mate, enjoy it. Seems like the old guy has looked after it

popeye72 · « **Reply #5 on:** 28 September 2012, 03:28:14 pm »

welcome nice looking bike im based in southampton i believe there is a few around here about time we arranged a meet

fireblake · « **Reply #6 on:** 01 October 2012, 08:38:30 pm »

Welcome High_octane, this a good place to be, a bit like sunny Hampshire?

Fatherbiker · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 October 2012, 11:38:19 am »

Quote from: popeye72 on 28 September 2012, 03:28:14 pm

welcome nice looking bike im based in southampton i believe there is a few around here about time we arranged a meet

Hi mate and welcome to the club. I agree Popeye its about time we had a met somewhere. I live in Lymington but at the moment still gettin over a badly bust leg with bike riding still painful at the knee. Looks like it may be in the next 4-6 weeks before riding properly again. Had a few short distance ones but bloody frustrating having a lovely bike and not being able to ride her! Hope to meet some of you guys soon??...Rich

manuel32 · « **Reply #8 on:** 13 October 2012, 08:04:51 pm »

That is a gorgeous bike,look after it and have fun.
Billy

bwizz · « **Reply #9 on:** 18 October 2012, 08:41:46 pm »

Looks good in red !

fireblake · « **Reply #10 on:** 20 January 2013, 11:47:29 am »

Well, that was short lived.
Puts up a post and 3 months later nothing. I hope all is ok.

Mickey

fazermike · « **Reply #11 on:** 20 January 2013, 12:56:45 pm »

Hi,
I'm a newbie to the site and I live in Portsmouth I'm up for a meet when the weather gets better

Just got a 2001 Fazer 1000 not picked it up yet because of the snow and it's in Bristol!

fireblake · « **Reply #12 on:** 20 January 2013, 07:19:47 pm »

Nice one Fazermike, I live near Fareham so would be good to meet up for a blast when it's warmer?

Mickey

fazermike · « **Reply #13 on:** 21 January 2013, 05:37:48 pm »

Quote from: fireblake on 20 January 2013, 07:19:47 pm

Nice one Fazermike, I live near Fareham so would be good to meet up for a blast when it's warmer?

Mickey

Sure thing Mickey

Loomies or Portsdown hill

fireblake · « **Reply #14 on:** 21 January 2013, 07:14:45 pm »

Loomies. i prefer to sit whilst munching?

Mickey

fazermike · « **Reply #15 on:** 23 January 2013, 10:50:36 pm »

Loomies it is!

fireblake · « **Reply #16 on:** 24 January 2013, 11:48:39 am »

We just need to fix a date. Are you free most weekends? I work a rolling week so have days off during the week but get some weekends off too?

Cheers, Mickey

fazermike · « **Reply #17 on:** 24 January 2013, 12:09:50 pm »

unfortunately My fazer runs out of tax very soon and I don't pick it up till this weekend from Bristol so I won't be taxing it till March at the earliest.

So anytime after then will be fine

Probably weekday evenings is best for me as I'm busy most weekends (have my son every other one) And you can have some nice days in March

fireblake · « **Reply #18 on:** 26 January 2013, 10:00:26 pm »

No probs.

Message me when you have it?

Mickey

fazermike · « **Reply #19 on:** 27 January 2013, 01:16:30 pm »

Picked up my Fazer yesterday and the sun was shining and it was a whole 8 degrees!I was just as described fantastic condition and very handsome in blue! Had a good ride back home from Bristol (120 miles) and was very impressed with the power and torque of the engine!

I must admit that I was looking for another gear a few times though...you seem to get into top gear so quickly! It was mainly motorways on the way back with a brief 10 mile ride down the A272 where I tried it in the bends.
I did find it a bit bouncy and it did tend to steer wide when tipping in but I need some time to fiddle with the suspension settings

fireblake · « **Reply #20 on:** 27 January 2013, 06:41:33 pm »

You're right about getting into top. When I'm plodding on I find I seldom need to tap it down a gear as it'll pull well in top. My bike has the R1 fork upgrade and the R6 shock upgrade aswel as the full Monty Ivanising. It's such an awesome bike, which I hope to have for many more years?

Mickey

fazermike · « **Reply #21 on:** 27 January 2013, 08:26:09 pm »

Quote from: fireblake on 27 January 2013, 06:41:33 pm

You're right about getting into top. When I'm plodding on I find I seldom need to tap it down a gear as it'll pull well in top. My bike has the R1 fork upgrade and the R6 shock upgrade aswel as the full Monty Ivanising. It's such an awesome bike, which I hope to have for many more years?

Mickey

Yes the engine is awsome! went through a few villages on the way home and stayed in top gear right down to 30mph and it pulled from there with no problems

I'm not sure about going the R1 fork upgrade route but definitely considering the R6 shock and linkage upgrade that Devilsyam does

Not sure about the Ivanising that keeps being mentioned as the engine seems fine to me but It has had a KN filter upgrade though if that would make any difference?