Author Topic: MCN and Foc (Read 6792 times)

AyJay · « **on:** 06 March 2013, 08:13:03 pm »

I see we're all over the latest MCN in their look at Fazers of all ages. The forum gets several mentions.

fireblake · « **Reply #1 on:** 06 March 2013, 10:03:29 pm »

That would be Jon Urry's article then?

I'll have to get a copy?

Mickey

brooker81 · « **Reply #2 on:** 07 March 2013, 09:40:36 am »

i will scan it at lunch if anyone wants to read it ?

Exupnut · « **Reply #3 on:** 07 March 2013, 10:18:10 am »

I'd like to read it brooker. Thanks

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brooker81 · « **Reply #4 on:** 07 March 2013, 10:31:00 am »

i will hopefully get it up for around 1pm guys/gals

locksmith · « **Reply #5 on:** 07 March 2013, 10:37:26 am »

Think I'll buy it instead of stealing it

Haven't read MCN for years!

richfzs · « **Reply #6 on:** 07 March 2013, 10:48:14 am »

Nor me, but I did buy it yesterday...

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locksmith · « **Reply #7 on:** 07 March 2013, 12:42:23 pm »

It's only £1.99, looks like a bit to read in there for an hour or so

Can't wait to tell my mate, the MV Brutale 800 he's getting delivered this week has shit fueling

brooker81 · « **Reply #8 on:** 07 March 2013, 12:42:56 pm »

for all who wanna read for free...(i bought it so send me the £2)

brooker81 · « **Reply #9 on:** 07 March 2013, 12:44:30 pm »

you can download to your pc too (or buy it to keep the guys above happy)

bigbluebear · « **Reply #10 on:** 07 March 2013, 02:07:43 pm »

Showcasing a silver fazer thou....proof its the best colour by far

brooker81 · « **Reply #11 on:** 07 March 2013, 02:16:12 pm »

fz1 2003 £3500 (owner will have to be hopeful i think.)

Slaninar · « **Reply #12 on:** 07 March 2013, 03:09:59 pm »

Quote from: locksmith on 07 March 2013, 10:37:26 am

Think I'll buy it instead of stealing it

Me too, but the few magazines that can be ordered and shipped to Serbia cost an arm and a leg with all the shipping costs added. I'd be more than happy to get a copy for 2, or 3 pounds.

Long live the piracy! ARRRRR!!!

Those letters are too small to read.

brooker81 · « **Reply #13 on:** 07 March 2013, 03:14:08 pm »

click on the picture and you can enlarge it or copy the link location.

or go here click below goto options press download easy.

http://s1236.beta.photobucket.com/user/brooker81/media/33314-1_zps350601c9.jpg.html

Slaninar · « **Reply #14 on:** 07 March 2013, 03:20:52 pm »

Quote from: brooker81 on 07 March 2013, 03:14:08 pm

click on the picture and you can enlarge it or copy the link location.

Thanks for the effort, man. I tried, saved the picture, but it is 1286x1819 resolution and it hurts my head trying to decypher the letters of the article. I probably need to see an optician, or get a larger monitor.

swem · « **Reply #15 on:** 07 March 2013, 11:11:13 pm »

i see they put a photo up off the best colour /fastest fzs 600 it so happens to be the same colour as mine

ChristoT · « **Reply #16 on:** 07 March 2013, 11:28:56 pm »

Thanks Brooker!

brooker81 · « **Reply #17 on:** 08 March 2013, 06:49:33 am »

Ok mate no probs at least 1 person had been greatful.

Exupnut · « **Reply #18 on:** 08 March 2013, 07:26:39 am »

Thanks mate. Make that 2.

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pitternator · « **Reply #19 on:** 08 March 2013, 08:06:24 am »

generally a good overview article, probably what MCN set out to achieve. Shame there isnt more depth, but the link to foc-u is a help.

From my perspective, think JU didnt point out the sheer performance element of the 1000 fazers, he majored on the commuter role way too much .... There still aint any all rounder out there which is more powerful, or better bang for yer buck !...perhaps he should have spoken to me !

...taken a lap or two of cadwell with me....

Even yer latest multistradas dont best it for sheer bhp....much of what you pay for is the electronics. Also dont think a VFR12 has such urge in top gear either ( thats from several test rides last year when I was keen on buying one), particularly at road speeds...

As such I think the biggest buying point has been missed....

Lez72 · « **Reply #20 on:** 08 March 2013, 08:30:10 am »

Quote from: pitternator on 08 March 2013, 08:06:24 am

As such I think the biggest buying point has been missed....

I totally agree with that. They have laboured the commuter angle too much really, when as we all know its a stonking performance bike (and thats not just a biased opinion). It's one of the best bikes ever built for its performance, looks and versatility which 12 years on is still hard to better. I guess if it doesn't have the latest electrickery on it though it gets dismissed by journos to some degree. In fairness, they get to ride all the latest 'hot poop' bikes out there so become a bit 'blinkered' in my opinion

JoeRock · « **Reply #21 on:** 08 March 2013, 05:49:02 pm »

Quote from: Lez72 on 08 March 2013, 08:30:10 am

Quote from: pitternator on 08 March 2013, 08:06:24 am

As such I think the biggest buying point has been missed....

I totally agree with that. They have laboured the commuter angle too much really, when as we all know its a stonking performance bike (and thats not just a biased opinion). It's one of the best bikes ever built for its performance, looks and versatility which 12 years on is still hard to better. I guess if it doesn't have the latest electrickery on it though it gets dismissed by journos to some degree. In fairness, they get to ride all the latest 'hot poop' bikes out there so become a bit 'blinkered' in my opinion

It's not a performance bike though is it, it's just an all rounder that happens to have a number of strong points!

AyJay · « **Reply #22 on:** 08 March 2013, 09:21:50 pm »

Depends what you mean by 'performance bike'. Compared to other bikes in the same class such as the CBF1000, Speed Triple, Bandit, ZRX1100, Brutale 990, SuperDuke etc, or big capacity Adventure bikes, it's still faster.

In fact, the only big nakeds which are faster are the K1300, Tuono V4 and our very own FZ1, and then only just. As J. Pitt said, the VFR1200 isn't faster (ok, maybe above 120, but certainly not under 120) so it's only when you get into the litre sports bikes like the Blades, R1s that you get something quicker. Okay, so some of the bikes I've mentioned would beat it round a track because they have better handling, but then again, the Fazer 1000 is quite an old design.

I know what you mean, but instead of thinking of it as an all rounder, I reckon it better to think of it as a real world performance bike. Instead of having to compromise on ease of use, tank range, touring ability or comfort to own a performance bike, you just buy a Fazer!

And that's why it's a great bike. Nothing's beaten it in 12 years.

spoonlamp · « **Reply #23 on:** 08 March 2013, 11:21:49 pm »

Nice one - thanks for sharing

pitternator · « **Reply #24 on:** 09 March 2013, 09:10:40 am »

also I said " bang for buck"...you can still buy relatively low milers for around £3k, spend approx £1k on jet kit and good suspension, and you have IMO one of the fastest( useable) road bikes ever made..I exclude sportsbikes here , I am talking allrounder / road bikes. So for just £4k ish you have a bike capable of keeping up in most groups on a trackday but will still tour europe in comfort.
What else is there out there at that sort of money ??...
I liken my fazer to a wolf in sheeps clothing !
Commuter ??? FFS , its soo much more than that.

Its why I still have one in my garage after 12 yrs, and almost 12 other bikes !!( I have run two bikes since 2004)..the vfr1200 comes close,its an awesome bike , but IMO still isnt as flickable in the twisties or as practical for touring...and is 12k new ...in fact I now tend to buy opposite type bikes or character bikes to run alongside the fazer , which is still IMO the fastest bike point to point I have ever ridden.