Author Topic: WANTED, NOW FOUND - FZS1000 (Read 14416 times)

mickvp · « **Reply #50 on:** 11 April 2014, 11:34:43 pm »

patience good man. hopefully this time tomorrow Ill be posting pics of my new bike!

ChristoT · « **Reply #51 on:** 12 April 2014, 01:04:04 am »

Quote from: mickvp on 11 April 2014, 11:34:43 pm

patience good man. hopefully this time tomorrow Ill be posting pics of my new bike!

Either

because of pics, or

because you have a bike. Either way, it's good!

nickodemon · « **Reply #52 on:** 12 April 2014, 04:47:14 pm »

Quote from: mickvp on 11 April 2014, 10:43:48 pm

got a viewing for a bike tomorrow, making the trip to see it in person, so hopefully wont need a courier

Which one are you going to look at?

mickvp · « **Reply #53 on:** 12 April 2014, 06:03:45 pm »

I went to see the bike in Preston.....and bought it! Jst back home on it about an hour ago, just warming up in the house

I'll get itolished up tonight and tomorrow and get some pics up

nickodemon · « **Reply #54 on:** 12 April 2014, 06:34:50 pm »

Good choice! Its the same year and paintjob as mine. Best paint scheme imho

ChristoT · « **Reply #55 on:** 12 April 2014, 07:16:10 pm »

Just in time for summer too!

Enjoy ya new wheels!

mickvp · « **Reply #56 on:** 12 April 2014, 08:00:13 pm »

Cheers christo. Good to be back on two wheels again

Quote from: nickodemon on 12 April 2014, 06:34:50 pm

Good choice! Its the same year and paintjob as mine. Best paint scheme imho

Yes, I do like the grey ones. The black engines are nicer too - just needs a damn good clean now

g1hsg · « **Reply #57 on:** 12 April 2014, 08:05:40 pm »

200 mile ride on your first outing ! How did it compare to the Foxeye - apart from faster that is ? Glad you got sorted so quickly.

mickvp · « **Reply #58 on:** 12 April 2014, 10:12:09 pm »

For me it's very similar. I was expecting it to feel very heavy and UN-chuckable in comparison, but it really isn't. A smidgen taller (maybe about an inch?) But there's not a massive difference between them. The thou is just sweeter to ride, much smoother, more torquey and obviously quicker.

Because of the extra torque, you don't need to work the box so much for overtaking etc, which was my main gripe with the 600 - so it's been a very wise move for me.

Not so wise was the 200 mile ride out - feeling it in my bones a bit now

noggythenog · « **Reply #59 on:** 12 April 2014, 10:28:21 pm »

Hey Mick, real chuffed you got another bike & interesting to hear your thoughts on the thou about it's agility.

Agility is important regarding the thous.

Look forward to seeing some pics.

Shame you had to freeze yur nips off though......also a shame you didnt take advantage of the foc-u thou owners clothing catologue 2014 version.....quite competitively priced for the more urine smelling gents...nice range of ageless colours......combined with a wee flask o chicken soup & the take a break magazine where you can win a thou if you play your cards right

Happy easter!

mickvp · « **Reply #60 on:** 12 April 2014, 10:31:40 pm »

Somebody has been at the vino!

noggythenog · « **Reply #61 on:** 12 April 2014, 10:51:19 pm »

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

Which one's your favourite?????

mickvp · « **Reply #62 on:** 12 April 2014, 10:55:18 pm »

ill have the third mate please, love a good V-neck

noggythenog · « **Reply #63 on:** 12 April 2014, 11:12:29 pm »

Nice choice

Ill pm Christo & see if he has any more in stock

mickvp · « **Reply #64 on:** 12 April 2014, 11:28:42 pm »

yes, well, ahem. back to it:

First thing being replaced is that screen. its absolutely useless at keeping the wind off! not sure wether to go DB, or touring though..

nickodemon · « **Reply #65 on:** 12 April 2014, 11:39:48 pm »

If you are keeping suspension standard the absolute best thing you can buy is a 25mm jack up kit, which makes the bike really flickable, (just like the 600) but still totally stable at 140+ Only cost £18.00 on fleabay.

mickvp · « **Reply #66 on:** 12 April 2014, 11:46:52 pm »

Quote from: nickodemon on 12 April 2014, 11:39:48 pm

If you are keeping suspension standard the absolute best thing you can buy is a 25mm jack up kit, which makes the bike really flickable, (just like the 600) but still totally stable at 140+ Only cost £18.00 on fleabay.

that wont be happening! I can only just get a foot down as is, without adding another inch to the height

Im only a wee short arse

.

Suspension will be staying standard for this season, I may fit ohlins/hagon/nitron in the winter though (just dont tell her indoors!)

ogri48 · « **Reply #67 on:** 13 April 2014, 12:10:48 am »

Nice bike mate good colours and the black motah looks pukka

mickvp · « **Reply #68 on:** 13 April 2014, 12:14:05 am »

Quote from: ogri48 on 13 April 2014, 12:10:48 am

Nice bike mate good colours and the black motah looks pukka

cheers buddy

unfazed · « **Reply #69 on:** 13 April 2014, 12:19:35 am »

Best of luck with it

nickodemon · « **Reply #70 on:** 13 April 2014, 12:20:25 am »

Next thing is a full monty ivans kit!

noggythenog · « **Reply #71 on:** 13 April 2014, 12:26:22 am »

Agreed it defo looks good

& i'm jealous

Foc it i need out on the bike real soon for some therapy.

unfazed · « **Reply #72 on:** 13 April 2014, 12:28:13 am »

Noggy, you need a trip round the south west coast of Cork

ChristoT · « **Reply #73 on:** 13 April 2014, 01:08:39 am »

Quote from: mickvp on 12 April 2014, 10:55:18 pm

ill have the third mate please, love a good V-neck

V necks rule! I wear a lot!

Oh fuck, does that make me the Gok Wan of FOC-U?

nickodemon · « **Reply #74 on:** 13 April 2014, 02:08:40 am »

Or is that wan gok?