Fair enough mate, it's for you to decide at the end of the day. It's true you don't really need all that power a thou gives you, and much is to be made of a light, nimble bike, so given that apart from a once a year trip to Scotland you don't do high mileage trips regularly, smaller could well be what you need.So, remind me why you wanted shot of the 600?
Could. It be a stock shock would suit you better ..never had no issues with my OE one, perfect for me. Gotta agree with nick though, if it really ain't for you then it ain't bud, you've certainly given it a shot, that's more miles than some blokes I know do all year..
i can see where it is supposed to be....on fast and swooping and perfectly surfaced roads it really shines and is a thrill to have banked over
And the salesman of the year goes to noggythenog No one could ever say u wasn't truthful mate
Mr nog i see your more and more talking yourself out of the ownership of this bike as the underlieing reasons surface - seems i spent a good hour trying to find answers to ya stiff rear end on the yank site if your heart is not init then you have two options cut your loss and sell give yourself the secuirity of money if job goes or she has quads option 2 stick it in the garage take a time out to refocus and revisit it
Hey Mr Self Destruct...a kind offer and also some more interesting facts there mate...what you say is a good point....especially about the finance......ok ill fess up...theres a couple more things going on behind the scenes......my long term job security is currently in doubt....all rumours at present but cuts will be made boo hoo.....so seriously speaking the word on the street is that my job "should" be ok.......but it has been enough to make me feel guilty about forking out 3.5k on a bike just before i found out..........so you see if i sell the bike the money will be in my paypal account...it will be either for a new bike next year when security has been confirmed........or it will be going on bills or retraining to get another job......but at least ill have the money......id hate to be in the sitution of franticly trying to sell all my stuff when i had a good warning........it is also why i am reluctant to spend any more money on non essentials.....ok a bit of fuel cant be grudged can it for a day of fun.....but at the moment it is zero takeaways or luxuries.But for the above reason i also cant sign ip to more finance & id rather have the money than a trade in.
To top it off my missus isn't working plus she is pregnant....I'm delighted about that , well they say there's never a perfect time don't they but it is yet another reason to not be selfish and make sure i have dosh in the bank should the worst happen.
None of that changes my opinion so far about my thou but it does stop me modding it to get it right for me and that's just tough shit really......if i had the choice i would get that shock out and sent to Nitron for a refurb and set up to my exact spec....then id swap the bars for some nice Gold Renthal bars.....that's about it really...it has mostly all the cosmetic stuff id ever want......ok so ill bring the yokes back up to the top of the forks coz i need more clearance plus my nuts are getting squashed by always sliding forward onto the tank..........the rear sets look the business but id prob get them flogged and changed for some lower pegs........& Mr Self Destruct......i'd love to sell you this bike but i wont kid you on if you are cramped on the 600 it will be worse on this thou.......the rear sets and the position of the bars make for an uncomfortable ride for me..........not exactly selling it am i........it will no doubt sell to someone who already knows what they are all about i think or someone who is willing to do the couple of small mods to get it right.
I think one of these more suits my riding abilities right now.My missus been looking at them all day while I've been looking at bikesThey are £3kOh foc!!!!!!
Nice one Mr Noggy,,,Do you know the father ?
Hi Noggy I have a FZ6 naked with new mot tax alarm crash bobbins great bike fully serviced if you fancy a swap
Congratulations, noggy to you & your good lady!Now your recent posts begin to make sense!Just a few thoughts.......If you decide to sell FZ1 why spend any more money on "sorting" rear suspension?Sell privately if possible.Before buying another bike get an extended test ride.Why the MT07?.........74bhp....your noggyfighter is 95!If your in the market for this style of bike-think about the MT09.....more power than an FZS 600/FZ6 but light and nimble...theyre will be a few ex-demonstator/low mileage one owner 2nd hand ones around in a year or so @ reasonable prices.PCP is not as good for the customer as many people think!Dont feel bad that you & the FZ1 didnt gel-at least you gave it a try.Theres so much choice of bikes....sizes,geometry,power development and its "horses for courses".Whatever you decide-good luck!
Nogster. Firstly, congrats, being a dad rocks..secondly...I'm a father of two, a grandfather of four. My kids are all grown up( sons 36, daughters 25) and the one thing for certain in all this debate is this..if you lose your bikes now once the nipper is here it will be approx ten years before you get another. There will always be something to take priority once you've got a littlun. If you actually worked out how much it realistically costs to bring up a kid it would astound you. Once you've got the baby, unless your wealthy which none of us are, you won't be getting a bike again for a lonnnnnnnnng time...Trust me on this..but, if you already have a bike, whether it's your 3 grand fz1 or a ratty old five hundred quid 600, you've got it, you can keep it, no matter how many arrive over the years from "noggys rod of plenty". ( once wimmin start having em they tend to want more...)Keep the faith my friend...
Quote from: gerry123 on 28 June 2014, 11:51:13 pmHi Noggy I have a FZ6 naked with new mot tax alarm crash bobbins great bike fully serviced if you fancy a swapI must politely decline Gerry although worth an ask.......very capable bikes those FZ6....as I've been shown......but they just don't float my boat......some of the series 2 models look pretty nice......good luck with the swap.