Author Topic: owdoo (Read 3798 times)

demic77 · « **on:** 23 February 2013, 09:41:10 pm »

Owdoo all, hoping to become a "Born again biker" shortly. Made my mind up after much deliberation that a Fazer would
be the ideal tool for me to restart biking after a 9 year layoff. Going to look at a blue fox eye model tomorrow, fingers
crossed SWMBO won't kick off too much... Any pointers much appreciated

Jazz999 · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 February 2013, 09:50:24 pm »

Just buy it

Hope it's a good 'un, I bought my 600 foxeye last autumn not knowing much about them and I've not had a single regret since.

baggy · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 February 2013, 09:57:27 pm »

Welcome to the forum mate.

Buy the Fazer you won't regret it. I have been riding 9.5 years and have had 12 bikes. Three of them including the current one have been Fazers. I just keep going back. My first bike after passing my full test was a fox eye 600. A great bike

Chris · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 February 2013, 10:14:03 pm »

Hi, welcome to the forum!

Go for it, they're great bikes! Blue fox eye's are the best ones!

Take care,

Chris

Exupnut · « **Reply #4 on:** 23 February 2013, 10:53:50 pm »

hi mate.welcome. a carbed fazer 6 is imo THE best newbie bike .3K gets u a great lookin Gen1. bit more of a handful tho..(specially in blue)

demic77 · « **Reply #5 on:** 23 February 2013, 11:21:51 pm »

Cheers for the replies so far, much appreciated.

Tomorrow night I'll either be posting woes or mithering how to fettle a foxeye :-)

Chris · « **Reply #6 on:** 23 February 2013, 11:32:33 pm »

Plenty inf oon this website so you better get a brew on before you get stuck in! haha!

Hope the bike is good! Plenty of them about so make sure it's a decent one before commiting to it

Chris

red98 · « **Reply #7 on:** 24 February 2013, 09:33:03 am »

owdoo demic77..........good choice with the fazer.....600`s are better in RED

.........check the usual things for wear,tyres, chain and sprockets,also if its got the standard steel exhaust downpipes check for rust, in particular at the collector box,be good if it has stainless ones

...another one to check is the inlet rubbers between engine and carbs they do crack but dont worry if there small as rubbers are very thick,service history is always nice and also ask what has been done rather than looking for the stamped book.....depending on mileage a reacent carb balance would be good.....no need to worry about valve clearences as good for at least 40,000 without problems...start the bike from cold and listen for any tapping, rattling ,rumbles, or knocks

......haggle hard at this time of year,go in low as you can always go up but you cant go down

taylor · « **Reply #8 on:** 25 February 2013, 08:38:12 pm »

owbee, good choice of bike i agree red is best

.

baggy · « **Reply #9 on:** 25 February 2013, 08:49:40 pm »

How did it go? Did you buy it mate?

demic77 · « **Reply #10 on:** 25 February 2013, 09:48:12 pm »

I didn't get to go and look, sorry for lack of update. My wee boy wasn't well and SWMBO was off on
a hen do so couldn't really drag him out all the way to Bradford. I'll have a gander weekend after next
if it's still there. Made my mind up on the fazer 6 as the bike for me though, I'll def be having one :-)

baggy · « **Reply #11 on:** 26 February 2013, 11:48:41 am »

Sorry to hear that mate, hope your Son is better soon

Davebo · « **Reply #12 on:** 26 February 2013, 02:47:11 pm »

Were you after tips on the right bike or tips on how to break the good news to SWMBO ?

I found lots of subtle mentions and outright begging worked. She's not happy but when are they ever ? She got some new cushions !!

My thou is silver-grey and in spanking condition for a 30K 9 yr old bike.

red98 · « **Reply #13 on:** 26 February 2013, 05:16:20 pm »

dont tell her

......put it at the back of the garage and cover it up......when she does notice it just say you`ve had it years.....

......she does a simular thing with shoes

taylor · « **Reply #14 on:** 26 February 2013, 07:10:10 pm »

my other half wanted another dog because i had the bike, she then asked me to pick the dog shit up,

simpley said the bike dont shit.

chaz · « **Reply #15 on:** 05 March 2013, 08:30:20 pm »

my advice, buy the bike you want, give the missus a surprise, chuck the hair drier in the bath with her.

make sure it's not turned on though, lol.

demic77 · « **Reply #16 on:** 16 March 2013, 12:20:41 pm »

I've done it. Pissed up on ebay last night I put my name down for a red 2003 foxeye. Pics to follow when it's delivered next week

Andy FZS · « **Reply #17 on:** 16 March 2013, 01:08:35 pm »

Oh dear... have you not heard of all the rough running problems with red ones you should have bought the blue one. Oh well good luck get pictures posted once you have it.
Andy

demic77 · « **Reply #18 on:** 26 March 2013, 03:22:05 pm »

It's being delivered tomorrow. Feel like a kid on Christmas Eve

Chris · « **Reply #19 on:** 26 March 2013, 10:04:04 pm »

Hope it's a good'n! Get some updates and pics up when it arrives!!!

I'm excited and it isn't even my bike! haha!

Chris

sure2ride · « **Reply #20 on:** 27 March 2013, 04:01:12 pm »

Well done M8 you'll love the foxeye. Pity it ain't blue tho

demic77 · « **Reply #21 on:** 27 March 2013, 05:23:17 pm »

Here it is, I'm chuffed to little bits. One owner from new, 16k miles, full Yam service history. Had to go for a ride despite it being freezing, first time in 9 years and I must have been riding like me nan, but I were still grinning like a self abusing ape inside me lid.

taylor · « **Reply #22 on:** 27 March 2013, 07:58:43 pm »

a that,s mint m8t, nice one.

dBfazer600 · « **Reply #23 on:** 27 March 2013, 10:33:59 pm »

That is sexy

Chris · « **Reply #24 on:** 27 March 2013, 11:11:37 pm »

Looks lovely mate, enjoy it

Not that I'm saying anything about your riding skills because I have no idea of your previous riding experience etc but maybe consider getting a lesson or two with an instructor/bike safe course, might help give you a good refresh of some skills and get your confidence back up... 9 years is a long time to just jump back on. Stay safe and hope you have a great time on your new machine

All the best,

Chris