Hi Everyone!
I have been riding for over 40 years but have only ever had Triumphs, Ducatis and (many) Hondas. However I now have a superb 2002 Fazer 600 (with only 12,000 miles on the clock - genuine) and I have to say it's superb! Had it for 2 months and done 2,000 miles. Very impressed. Having had 3 Honda Hornets in a row I have to say it's very hard to say which is the better bike. The 600 Hornet needs to be revved to get the best out of it whereas the Fazer just goes faster the more you open up and is not so peaky. More relaxing ride. Overall handling (I'm not a boy racer any more so don't push to extremes) is similar, perfectly fine for me. The only place where the Hornet wins easily is the lighting. Sorry but the Fazer headlights are poor for night riding - anyone know of a good upgrade?
So, apart from being a very low mileage example, my Fazer is fitted with lots of extras - from the front - front fenda extenda, decent bar end weights, folding clutch/brake levers, belly pan, hugger, hand made after market carbon fibre exhaust. About to fit braided brake hoses and I've just fitted a car-type cigar lighter adapter so I can use my satnav. I'm looking for an undertray at the moment. Anyone know where I can get one for this model? I want this so I can fit a nice tail tidy with an LED rear light and indicators. Then I'll be just about finished with the customising!  As you can tell I'm an inveterate fiddler! Will post a few pics when it's all finished.
Tony

Hi EveryoneWell today, after a lifetime of owning Hondas (a total of 13 over 40 years - with a brief departure into Ducatis, big mistake), I am now the proud owner of an immaculate 2002 FZS 600 Fazer. After searching for 2 weeks for a decent Hornet fruitlessly after my CB500 hack suddenly needed serious dosh spent on it to pass it's MoT, I finally hit on this Fazer and couldn't resist. Although 10 years old it's in pristine condition, only 13,000 miles on the clock (hardly run in) and with useful accessories. Plus it was within my budget (which helps). So far, after a 50 mile introductory trip out, I am more than pleased with it (mid range seems sluggish compared with the Hornet but can't fault it otherwise). Using the revs, 80mph to 120mph is very impressive for a 600 (sorry officer, just testing it out).I have already ordered a carbon fibre slip on can - from Simmie Performance Exhausts. I can't recommend this company too highly. I have bought from them before and their products are excellent. Each can is hand made to a very high standard and they look great, sound great and are not hideously expensive. Check them out here (via Ebay):http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260738036226?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649What I would like to ask is does anyone know where I can get a decent tail tidy for the Fazer? Can't seem to find a suitable one anywhere. Any info would be appreciated.Cheers all - happy and safe riding,Tony Bale (very happy Liverpool fan so today has been a double bubble happiness day!)