For Sale 2004 FZS1000 Gen 1 - Immaculate Condition "NOW SOLD"

[Hedgetrimmer]

The kawa is similar in power to the fazer standard i think... I think you should test ride them both, as i think your ivanised fazer with the suspension mods may actually match both the kawa and suzuki.

On paper, this is what I see. In fact, buying the standard bikes may even mean your Fazer has better suspension, as it seems manufacturers often cut costs in this area to get their bikes in the showrooms at attractive prices. I'd be worried about having to lay out all that dosh again, just to get where you were with the Fazer. You might change the Fazer in just to try something else, for more modern equipment, a more modern look. But I really do wonder if you'll end up with a better bike.


Oh, and inb4 "YOU'LL BE BACK!" 

[D8nny7]

good luck mate like you said that's a deal you cant refuse don't forget to get some pics up of the new beast 

[bigbluebear]

Dealers are such lying bastards......after nearly agreeing a deal on the new 2016 Z1000sx....I have now been told the trade in price of £3,635 was against a pre-registered 2015 model not for the new 2016 model.......so back to selling my FZS1000 privately now.....will listen to sensible offers.

[cable tie]

Dealers are such lying bastards......after nearly agreeing a deal on the new 2016 Z1000sx....I have now been told the trade in price of £3,635 was against a pre-registered 2015 model not for the new 2016 model.......so back to selling my FZS1000 privately now.....will listen to sensible offers.

See there's the catch the dealer had made your trade in look good by putting £1k on it,  all he was doing is mixing the figures around so you thought you was getting a good deal when in essence you was probably paying over the top for the pre-reg 15 model.

This is what £3800 buys. Low miles as well and minta then a mint thing .


Good luck

[sadlonelygit]

mate of mine has the new gsx1000s thing. just been on the dyno and had a new can and a few bits and bobs on it

[bigbluebear]

Dealers are such lying bastards......after nearly agreeing a deal on the new 2016 Z1000sx....I have now been told the trade in price of £3,635 was against a pre-registered 2015 model not for the new 2016 model.......so back to selling my FZS1000 privately now.....will listen to sensible offers.

See there's the catch the dealer had made your trade in look good by putting £1k on it,  all he was doing is mixing the figures around so you thought you was getting a good deal when in essence you was probably paying over the top for the pre-reg 15 model.

This is what £3800 buys. Low miles as well and minta then a mint thing .


Good luck

The original offer was the 2016 model with the slipper clutch......when I turned up to seal the deal he tried to pap me off with the pre reg 2015 model. I know how these things work with fudging the figures, as least the Suzuki deal was a genuine brand new unregistered bike.

[JKay]

Your Fazer has balls and looks stunning the Suzuki is neither fowl nor beast the Knacker perked my interest till I test rode one,less back wheel power than yours,less grunt and loads less charisma (balls)keep her

[nickodemon]

+ 1 regarding the z1000sx. I thought about one, but it is no better than a gen 1 with mods and has less power with all the emission regs...........

[nickodemon]

Ps.. the z1000sx looks more modern and looks great in green black,  but a lot of money for a bike that is no better.

[bigbluebear]

Still got it.....pondering my options.....GSX-S1000f quite small and compact.....Z1000sx is a bit bigger but not by much....While I fancy something a bit more modern with ABS, Traction Control, Slipper Clutch etc....and a bit more leg room.....being 6'3" and 16st there is not that much out there that offers sports bike like performance that is roomy, comfortable and some street cred to boot.

This could be worse that Noggy the Nogster new bike quest!!!!!

[DekF]

There's always the s1r. Being 6'3" it would suit you no problem especially with the 'comfort' seat which adds another 20mm to the seat height.
I moved from the gen1 to gen2 to it so can vouch for the easy transition.


I was in a similar situation to you with regards selling the fazer, they're not nearly as well thought of by those who've haven't owned them. I sold my well modded gen2 at way under ( to me ) it's true value. My consolation of course was seeing the s1r sat there in the garage.

[bigbluebear]

Yeah thought about the BM but no real protection on them

[nickodemon]

If you are looking for a bit more protection.. What about the tracer?

[Frosties]

Nope - you need an MV Brutale. In fact everyone should have one.........

[slappy]

Nope - you need an MV Brutale. In fact everyone should have one.........

If I owned that I would just keep it in the lounge and sit there looking at it.

[Millietant]

I've been thinking about swapping my RSV for a Tuono 1100 Factory, but seeing BBB's Fazer makes me thing we need 3 Fazers in the family (and I should keep the RSV).


Not sure what Liz would think though, she's always telling me we need less bikes, rather than more - and she's right really as most of them rarely get used, because the Fazers are such brilliant all-round bikes and BBB's looks awesome.

[nickodemon]

I've been thinking about swapping my RSV for a Tuono 1100 Factory, but seeing BBB's Fazer makes me thing we need 3 Fazers in the family (and I should keep the RSV).


Not sure what Liz would think though, she's always telling me we need less bikes, rather than more - and she's right really as most of them rarely get used, because the Fazers are such brilliant all-round bikes and BBB's looks awesome.

I've got the 1000 tuono v4 and it's awesome.

[noggythenog]

Still got it.....pondering my options.....GSX-S1000f quite small and compact.....Z1000sx is a bit bigger but not by much....While I fancy something a bit more modern with ABS, Traction Control, Slipper Clutch etc....and a bit more leg room.....being 6'3" and 16st there is not that much out there that offers sports bike like performance that is roomy, comfortable and some street cred to boot.

This could be worse that Noggy the Nogster new bike quest!!!!!

You need another 10 pages

seriously though a triple seems like the best compromise..............the thou was a bit too much than I needed....too much weight, didn't need the crazy top end yet paid the price with weight, my twin has character and is cool but at times with overtakes it isn't quite enough..................Triples then would seem perfect although ive yet to try one

if you don't like Triumph Speed Triples then there is of course the Tracer as has been mentioned.....seems the natural way to go...high up, fairing, quick without being heavy...............but after such a bling gen 1 youd need to factor in a suspension upgrade for the Tracer straight away.

[bigbluebear]

Still got it.....pondering my options.....GSX-S1000f quite small and compact.....Z1000sx is a bit bigger but not by much....While I fancy something a bit more modern with ABS, Traction Control, Slipper Clutch etc....and a bit more leg room.....being 6'3" and 16st there is not that much out there that offers sports bike like performance that is roomy, comfortable and some street cred to boot.

This could be worse that Noggy the Nogster new bike quest!!!!!

You need another 10 pages

seriously though a triple seems like the best compromise..............the thou was a bit too much than I needed....too much weight, didn't need the crazy top end yet paid the price with weight, my twin has character and is cool but at times with overtakes it isn't quite enough..................Triples then would seem perfect although ive yet to try one

if you don't like Triumph Speed Triples then there is of course the Tracer as has been mentioned.....seems the natural way to go...high up, fairing, quick without being heavy...............but after such a bling gen 1 youd need to factor in a suspension upgrade for the Tracer straight away.

The Tracer is too adventure style for my liking....all my mates have Fireblades, S1000RR, ZZR14's and a very nice but tiny Panigale....so I need to keep up when the red mist and red line gauntlet gets thrown down.....my old Fazer does okay with the Ivans kit and the 15 tooth front sprocket but its the oldest and I want something a bit more modern while the wife approves the spend.....before she spends it on stupid Xmas pish.

[noggythenog]

Still got it.....pondering my options.....GSX-S1000f quite small and compact.....Z1000sx is a bit bigger but not by much....While I fancy something a bit more modern with ABS, Traction Control, Slipper Clutch etc....and a bit more leg room.....being 6'3" and 16st there is not that much out there that offers sports bike like performance that is roomy, comfortable and some street cred to boot.

This could be worse that Noggy the Nogster new bike quest!!!!!

You need another 10 pages

seriously though a triple seems like the best compromise..............the thou was a bit too much than I needed....too much weight, didn't need the crazy top end yet paid the price with weight, my twin has character and is cool but at times with overtakes it isn't quite enough..................Triples then would seem perfect although ive yet to try one

if you don't like Triumph Speed Triples then there is of course the Tracer as has been mentioned.....seems the natural way to go...high up, fairing, quick without being heavy...............but after such a bling gen 1 youd need to factor in a suspension upgrade for the Tracer straight away.

The Tracer is too adventure style for my liking....all my mates have Fireblades, S1000RR, ZZR14's and a very nice but tiny Panigale....so I need to keep up when the red mist and red line gauntlet gets thrown down.....my old Fazer does okay with the Ivans kit and the 15 tooth front sprocket but its the oldest and I want something a bit more modern while the wife approves the spend.....before she spends it on stupid Xmas pish.

What about a zx10???............you could probably even get a flat bar conversion......not as bloody mahoosive as the zzr....but they look reasonably roomy?

[bigbluebear]

Still got it.....pondering my options.....GSX-S1000f quite small and compact.....Z1000sx is a bit bigger but not by much....While I fancy something a bit more modern with ABS, Traction Control, Slipper Clutch etc....and a bit more leg room.....being 6'3" and 16st there is not that much out there that offers sports bike like performance that is roomy, comfortable and some street cred to boot.

This could be worse that Noggy the Nogster new bike quest!!!!!

You need another 10 pages

seriously though a triple seems like the best compromise..............the thou was a bit too much than I needed....too much weight, didn't need the crazy top end yet paid the price with weight, my twin has character and is cool but at times with overtakes it isn't quite enough..................Triples then would seem perfect although ive yet to try one

if you don't like Triumph Speed Triples then there is of course the Tracer as has been mentioned.....seems the natural way to go...high up, fairing, quick without being heavy...............but after such a bling gen 1 youd need to factor in a suspension upgrade for the Tracer straight away.

The Tracer is too adventure style for my liking....all my mates have Fireblades, S1000RR, ZZR14's and a very nice but tiny Panigale....so I need to keep up when the red mist and red line gauntlet gets thrown down.....my old Fazer does okay with the Ivans kit and the 15 tooth front sprocket but its the oldest and I want something a bit more modern while the wife approves the spend.....before she spends it on stupid Xmas pish.

What about a zx10???............you could probably even get a flat bar conversion......not as bloody mahoosive as the zzr....but they look reasonably roomy?

Too vibey and compact for my size.....I nearly bought a ZX12r a few years ago that had the flat bar conversion...so I could go for a ZZR14 or a Busa and do the same conversion.....but they are not as flickable

[nickodemon]

How abot the bmw r1200rs? Thinking outside the box...and it might be the sort of bike you are looking for..

[bigbluebear]

Might just hold off for the new MT10 now....looks amazing....hope it lives up to its aggressive looks.

[Nath]

Seems to me you don't need to sell it but just renew your love for it again, then appreciate it for what it is again. Age is just a number and new technology comes with some major flaws ....

[Tmation]

I am getting one of these when available........hopefully.


It ticks all the boxes for me, proper size tank at 23L just for a start 


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