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« on: 01 October 2013, 09:49:52 am »
Number one son , ex Gen 1 owner , living in the USofA just emailed me with a picture of his spanking new FZ1s.
2013 bike looking nice in blue .
Cost $6,050 .
That's about 4 grand in our money !!!
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« on: 01 October 2013, 09:44:35 am »
I bought one of the semi auto versions about 4 years ago when Yamaha were almost giving them away - less than £10k - and kept it for 2 years and 20,000 miles. Loved it and only moved it on when the weight became too much.
Last week I read about the updated version and with my health improving had a new one delivered.
It's the semi auto one with the usd forks , electric suspension, a lovely pair of Akro's ,and an amazing array of info on the clocks and loads of buttons to play with.
Expensive but brilliant .
The new suspension makes it almost flickable and the motor is sooo smooth. Not for you younger guys I think , stick to the FZ1's and Multistradas, but perfect my trips around Europe.
Salesman told me that the semi auto box adds 10kgs to the weight , but that is balanced by not having a clutch lever. WTF ??
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« on: 21 September 2013, 03:37:14 pm »
Nick - what dates were you thinking of ? I read this today and thought that would be a good way to take advantage of tomorrows (22nd) excellent forecast.
ps. Are ex foccers allowed to tag along ?
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« on: 18 September 2013, 07:13:00 am »
Had all mine done with a 'general' Fraser.
Home a few hours later and back to normal after a week.
I've had a few 'generals' in the last 5 years - everything from bike crash bone repairs to major bypass stuff - and it's always a challenge to see how far down from ten I can count before I'm gone. Never got lower than eight .
Some great drugs about these days Fraser.
Good luck
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« on: 13 August 2013, 09:15:07 am »
My bike is coming up for an intermediate service. Basic check all over plus new oil and filter.
Dealer wanted £200 which included £78 for 4 litres of Shell Advance 4t fully synthetic. Gulp !!
Fortunately I picked up a link to Opei Oils on 01209 215164 who next day delivered the required 4 litres for £29 plus £5 for delivery. (from Cornwall ???)
Good retail margins on oil.
Dunno if they will deliver to Spain.
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« on: 31 July 2013, 06:52:31 pm »
Back in the '90s I took one of the first 600's out on a demo. Ended up in Prague after a week and got a message from George Whites in Swindon asking where their bike was .
Did the 960 miles back in one hit - 20 hours - brilliant bike. On my return I asked to buy it and was told I had to wait two months for Yamaha to start dealer deliverys.
The start of a 10 year love affair with Fazers.
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« on: 23 July 2013, 06:52:21 pm »
This coming weekend. It's Calne Bike Show - google it - and the home page has a pic of as nice a Gen 1 trike as you will ever see.
It is a great celebration of all things bike related.
And it's free.
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« on: 24 June 2013, 11:07:08 am »
I had one for a year .
Awesome power and totally reliable (although that depends on the dealer ).
However - short range , hard work cruising at reasonable speed , suspension will need expensive sorting.
Great for hooning about on ,only sold it for a much more suitable Multistrada (Pikes Peak of course) which is also brill.
Seems to be loads of 2nd hand Diavels about at the moment , but owning both doesn't sit right with me.
I'm still waiting for a Gen 3 Fazer with the new engine. Some hopes lol.
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« on: 09 April 2013, 06:53:56 am »
I'm with Bert on this.
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« on: 15 March 2013, 07:32:42 am »
This is always a good day out. Great restaurant for lunch as well.
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« on: 26 September 2012, 07:08:57 am »
Hey up UG - nice to see you !!!!
Your mate GTPete rang up for a chat the other day , and Rach , Snooky , Debz/Nooj etc are still about.
Give my best to DaveG when you see him.
Cheers mate.
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« on: 22 July 2012, 07:27:12 am »
Coincidence or wot !!
We're going there for lunch today.. Arriving about midday.
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« on: 05 March 2012, 05:16:49 pm »
I love the NHS.
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« on: 05 March 2012, 08:19:02 am »
Lovely to see you too mate - anytime you are going by don't hesitate to drop in. I'll organise better parking next time.
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« on: 05 March 2012, 08:16:18 am »
Hope to meet up with loads of mates on the day.
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« on: 29 January 2012, 12:11:01 pm »
Still here folks.
Both bikes (Diavel and GTR )are still faultless but my personal chassis and engine are feeling their age. I'm told some pills and a bit of surgery will fix things and should be okay for BotW to catch up.
Didn't get your text Jason ??
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