Author Topic: mark 1 v mark 2 (Read 6983 times)

twosheds · « **on:** 11 August 2015, 07:31:48 pm »

putting prejudice aside, ie; accoirding to what you own

which is best boxeye or foxeye? What would you buy?

and what would you buy if you had just £1500, no more

love to know with reasons as relevant,

like are they both as comfortable over long distance

darrsi · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 August 2015, 08:01:47 pm »

Better headlights on a foxeye, and the largest fuel tank.
Other than the shape of the fairing the bikes are much the same I would've thought, apart from the odd tweak here and there.

http://foc-u.co.uk/?topic=34.0

twosheds · « **Reply #2 on:** 11 August 2015, 08:12:39 pm »

useful link - thanks

darrsi · « **Reply #3 on:** 11 August 2015, 08:30:48 pm »

Black bikes tend to be faster too.

YamFazFan · « **Reply #4 on:** 11 August 2015, 08:51:10 pm »

It was the look of the boxeye which originally attracted me to the Fazer, but when the opportunity to buy my foxeye came along it was too good a bike to resist regarding condition & mileage etc...I would have thought comfort over a long distance was pretty much the same, but I've not owned a boxeye so can't speak from experience.

celticdog · « **Reply #5 on:** 11 August 2015, 09:17:21 pm »

To be honest I don't think there's much between them. Personally I'd go for a decent foxeye with low milage, the best you can find for your budget. Improved tank, light, fairing, hazard switch and mirrors. Most parts are interchangeable so plenty of spares about. I'm not biased, I've got a boxeye. To my mind the larger tank is the winning feature, everything else you can change/live with.

darrsi · « **Reply #6 on:** 11 August 2015, 09:21:44 pm »

Quote from: celticdog on 11 August 2015, 09:17:21 pm

To be honest I don't think there's much between them. Personally I'd go for a decent foxeye with low milage, the best you can find for your budget. Improved tank, light, fairing, hazard switch and mirrors. Most parts are interchangeable so plenty of spares about. I'm not biased, I've got a boxeye. To my mind the larger tank is the winning feature, everything else you can change/live with.

You can put the bigger tank on your bike!
I have hazards on my bike too.

twosheds · « **Reply #7 on:** 11 August 2015, 09:45:00 pm »

thanks guys

Chris · « **Reply #8 on:** 11 August 2015, 10:28:12 pm »

It was purely a looks thing for me and I prefer the slightly more sculpted tank and the shape of the foxeye. I feel the box eye's are looking a bit dated but each to their own. I would base your purchase more on mileage, service history, condition etc..

Chris

Val · « **Reply #9 on:** 11 August 2015, 10:56:33 pm »

For £1500 I would buy red Foxeye because I like it more

fazersharp · « **Reply #10 on:** 11 August 2015, 11:49:10 pm »

I don't got a clock on my box eye

Frosties · « **Reply #11 on:** 12 August 2015, 08:41:08 am »

Quote from: twosheds on 11 August 2015, 07:31:48 pm

putting prejudice aside, ie; accoirding to what you own

which is best boxeye or foxeye? What would you buy?

and what would you buy if you had just £1500, no more

love to know with reasons as relevant,

like are they both as comfortable over long distance

I'd seriously go and have a look at the blue boxeye you commented on in the for sale section. Its a cracking looking bike with a nice custom seat. It's only 2 litres shy of a foxeye tank, its got HID lights which beat the standard foxeye by a mile, heated grips etc and it's had a lot of tlc. Just my 2p tho.

twosheds · « **Reply #12 on:** 12 August 2015, 08:55:21 am »

thanks again all

Frosties · « **Reply #13 on:** 12 August 2015, 09:03:59 am »

Looking at blue bikes then are we

...and a slip on can, rear hugger, fender extender etc. Not far from you either

Keep us posted and good luck

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #14 on:** 12 August 2015, 02:11:09 pm »

I've had both (now with Foxeye). There isn't a lot between them, better headlights and bigger tank on Foxeye, as has already been said.

Foxeyes are more expensive, partly as they are newer, partly as they are perceived as better. You'll get a better condition box eye for the same money, unless you get lucky and find a bargain fox.

celticdog · « **Reply #15 on:** 12 August 2015, 03:02:41 pm »

Boxeye from the for sale section, It looks very nice!

2001 Fazer 600 in very good order. Recent new chain, front & rear sprockets, braded rear lines, new R1 rear suspension, oil replaced in front suspension, heated grips, crash bars (never used) recent full service, HID headlight conversion, plenty of tread on both tyers. Will have 12 months MOT to new owner. 26800 miles, after market levers, top box included. Located near to Huntingdon 1 mile off A14

£1500.00

Any questions please email pilot.pat@btinternet.com

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kebab19 · « **Reply #16 on:** 12 August 2015, 05:55:01 pm »

If there are two options, choose option 3.
The original Boxeye 1.0 is cheaper and a film icon according to Kill Bill. Furthermore, it's done a comfirmed 104mph lap @ the TT so has some racing pedigree.
The Boxeye 1.5 (2000-2001) added a larger fuel capacity, preload-adjustable fork caps and better pillion provision (footrest hangers & pillion seat).
Foxeyes appear to be a facelift model just to stay trendy, but with an even bigger fuel tank & better headlights.

IMO the Boxeye 1.5 (such as the one mentioned above) offers the best price/performance combination, providing you don't mind the retro look (which will come back round again in a few years)

Frosties · « **Reply #17 on:** 12 August 2015, 08:43:37 pm »

So that's 3 of us nudging you towards the blue Boxeye up for sale - cracking bike, get over there

johnakay · « **Reply #18 on:** 12 August 2015, 08:55:37 pm »

heres a nice one for less and open to offers..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Fazer-FZS-600-not-FZ6-/131576947094?hash=item1ea298e196

Chris · « **Reply #19 on:** 13 August 2015, 12:41:00 am »

That's a really nicely done naked conversion! Like the infill panels at the front of the tank.

Chris

darrsi · « **Reply #20 on:** 13 August 2015, 06:11:54 am »

People rarely convert for the fun of it, it's probably been dropped.
Exhaust will no doubt need replacing soon, plus it was a '99, so better can be had elsewhere.

noggythenog · « **Reply #21 on:** 13 August 2015, 09:19:44 pm »

Boxeyes are best.......becuase they were the original and the most iconic looking.

Imo...all of the other fazers should have stuck with the boxeye design (but lights that worked)

A boxeye thou would be the businness

stevierst · « **Reply #22 on:** 14 August 2015, 09:00:47 am »

And you can modify the original tank easily to fit the extra 2 litres in if you really need to. Done it on 2 of my old bikes with no problems.

Dave48 · « **Reply #23 on:** 14 August 2015, 06:48:09 pm »

i would go for the latest bike you can afford (02-03) so that will be a "Foxeye" then. Be aware of the common issues that can affect all Fazers esp corrosion of header pipes, collector box, exhaust studs & nuts, front sprocket nut issue(not all owners have had trouble but best check 12mm nut conversion done).
You could have had one like mine back in April which was "immaculate". Reds Rule!

Cant download pic but look at my album in media
Good luck with search. Take your time- there are some really good ones out there also some right old nails