WANTED, FZS1000

[Hedgetrimmer]

Might as well pop it in here as well as searching ebay, autotrader etc 

Low mileage, excellent condition, standard as possible. Really looking for sub 10k miles. If you see one whilst trawling the net or whatever, I'd really appreciate a heads-up, cash waiting for right bike. I'm in Oxfordshire, but will consider anywhere in the country if collection can be arranged.

MUST BE BLACK ENGINE AND FRAME VERSION. This is to be the base bike for my perfect Fazer, so nothing else will do.

Any colour paintwork 

Wanted ASAP.

[Tmation]

What mods are you planning to do?


By limiting yourself to standard (or close to) you might miss out on one thats part way to your dream 

[bigbluebear]

What mods are you planning to do?


By limiting yourself to standard (or close to) you might miss out on one thats part way to your dream 

Stabilisers, restrictor kit, air bags.....

[brooker81]

A trailer?

[Hedgetrimmer]

What mods are you planning to do?


By limiting yourself to standard (or close to) you might miss out on one thats part way to your dream 

Stabilisers, restrictor kit, air bags.....

 

Bunch of cheeky Foccers, the lot of yers 

Most of the major stuff I want to do will come from the current bike: R1 forks, R6 shock, Ivanised carbs, rubbers and modded airbox. I wouldn't say I'm restricting myself to totally unmodded; whatever you see, if you think it might be what I'm looking for. Bodywork all standard and excellent condition, that kind of thing. You know, if it's got a hugger, different bars, minor stuff like that, that's ok 

[devilsyam]

I have a cunning plan for this bike lol

[Hedgetrimmer]

I have a cunning plan for this bike lol

 

[sadlonelygit]

which side would you like damaged first

wouldn't you be better off with a sh!tter rather than spoiling a decent bike.................apparently you did with the wife!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lank]

as thinking of selling mine, its on 26k

[Hedgetrimmer]

Sorry Lank, looking for lower mileage. Good luck with your sale though.

[Grayo]

Found this one on ebay. Only 8000 miles.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-fzs1000-Fazer-/181731481881?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a500a5919

[Hedgetrimmer]

Found this one on ebay. Only 8000 miles.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-fzs1000-Fazer-/181731481881?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a500a5919

Yep, been looking at that one Grayo.

Confession time 

I have a slight problem of not being very mobile at the moment  Is there anyone near Swansea could go take a look at this bike for me? All expenses covered of course? (God, I feel like an idiot now  ).

[noggythenog]

Found this one on ebay. Only 8000 miles.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-fzs1000-Fazer-/181731481881?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a500a5919

Yep, been looking at that one Grayo.

im happy to take a trip to Swansea for ya Nick.....im off as of tomorrow for 4 days.........obviously my expertise may be questionable but if you tell me what to look for or ask then im happy to help a foccer...I can take some pics etc, have a chat with the guy......bore the bastard to death until he just gives me it

takes me about an hours driving to get to the outskirts of Swansea.

Confession time 

I have a slight problem of not being very mobile at the moment  Is there anyone near Swansea could go take a look at this bike for me? All expenses covered of course? (God, I feel like an idiot now  ).

[noggythenog]

hmmm...seem to have focced up that above quote....perhaps im not the man

also I would question it being dry miles only because it is clearly soaking wet in the pictures

plus the centre stand looks far more corroded than it should be from only being dry.

[Hedgetrimmer]

PM'd ya Nogs.

[dazza]

This looks very similar to the one that was on ebay last year and ended up being bought by my friends bike shop. Pretty sure it was a cat c or D. It's that tank protector that gives it away. Might be worth an HPI check on that reg number.

[Hedgetrimmer]

This looks very similar to the one that was on ebay last year and ended up being bought by my friends bike shop. Pretty sure it was a cat c or D. It's that tank protector that gives it away. Might be worth an HPI check on that reg number.

Good call dazza, will get it checked out if it looks a likely sale otherwise 

Is that scuffs on the r/h side of the s/arm, or just reflection from the pipe? Didn't think that black paint was very reflective, but if wet....?

[dazza]

Just read that he purchased it in 2007, if that's true then not the same bike.

[noggythenog]

This looks very similar to the one that was on ebay last year and ended up being bought by my friends bike shop. Pretty sure it was a cat c or D. It's that tank protector that gives it away. Might be worth an HPI check on that reg number.

Good call dazza, will get it checked out if it looks a likely sale otherwise 

Is that scuffs on the r/h side of the s/arm, or just reflection from the pipe? Didn't think that black paint was very reflective, but if wet....?

yeh theres a weird light on the bottom of the back wheel also that makes the paint look faded....ill reply ref the pm now Nick but obviously all pending Dazza's good shout above about HPI etc............or rather than HPI it...just send the guy a message directly saying that it looks like the suspect one and is it cat C or D.....he should hopefully come clean then.

[sinto]

I would say the wetness is just a rookie mistake of washing the bike before taking pics, then either not drying it properly by hand or even waiting a day or two for it to dry. If he hasn't taken the care to do that right, what else has he slackened on? Maintenance and the like?
Just a thought Nick.

[Hedgetrimmer]

How do I get an HPI check on a private sale bike? What info do I need?

Personally, if I washed the bike just before taking photos for a sale ad, I'd dry it thoroughly and give it a polish too. Seems a bit lazy not to. Might be worth a sniff still though.

[sinto]

Don't know your price etc bit is this any good?
http://www.mcs-scotland.co.uk/mcs-scotland-Locator.aspx
Can't get the actual bike, but its number 18 on their list

[slappy]

Is it just me but does that fazer on ebay look like both tyres are touching the ground even though it is on the centrestand?

[Hedgetrimmer]

Don't know your price etc bit is this any good?
http://www.mcs-scotland.co.uk/mcs-scotland-Locator.aspx

Well, it's another place to keep an eye on, so thanks for that. Obviously I'd like to find one a bit closer to me than Scotland, but if collection could be arranged on the right bike, all depends on individual circumstances. All helps though 

@slappy - dunno, it all comes down to getting a look first hand though? Photos can be deceiving.

[sinto]

Well if you find one up here, I'd be willing to ride it down for you if you pay my train fair home, can't be fairer than that