Fazer Owners Club - Unofficial
Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => For Sale & Wanted => Topic started by: johnfoxllb on 11 November 2013, 08:56:05 pm
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For sale is my stunning FZS 1000 with 5554 miles.
The bike was pre-registered by Charles Hurst Yamaha in Belfast on 10.3.2004 it was then purchased three weeks later by its one previous owner on 1.4.2004. By way of some background, the previous owner was a single man in his mid 50’s and lived with his mother. The bike was his one and only interest and he cherished it from new. In recent years he sustained a back injury and more or less gave up biking. In the course of trying to persuade him to sell it I made three visits to him and so many phone calls that I simply lost track. Even on the day I picked it up (25.9.13) he was unsure whether or not he would let it go. The transaction was something to remember to say the very least!
As one would expect, it comes with the original and complete tool kit, owner’s manual, three keys and all old MOT’s and even tax discs. The current MOT expires on 9.3.14 and tax is valid until 30.4.14.
I have mentioned above that I acquired it on 25.9.13 after many years searching for a first generation Fazer 1000. I had read all of the reviews both online and in the motorcycle press over the years. I had earlier in the year ordered a brand new Harley Davidson Breakout and part exchanged by R1200GSA in that deal. The dealer wanted my bike straight away and I would not receive my HD until some time in October/November.
The Fazer came up at the right or wrong time (depending on how you look at it) and being bike-less and bored coupled with the fact that it was without exception the best example I had and was ever likely to see I had to make the purchase. I rode it home, put it in the garage and then set about making a perfect machine even more perfect, as is the way I approach my motorcycles. It is kept in my garage where the humidity is controlled (to stop the Harley rusting!!), hooked up to an optimate and Yamalube fuel stabiliser added to the tank.
Bikes are often described in a number of ways by sellers. Words such as “clean”, “very clean”, “pristine”, “immaculate” all come to mind. This bike is quite simply the best example of a first generation FZS 1000 I think you will find and it is completely unmarked and perfect in every way. I can say no more in my description of it.
I have carried out the following maintenance/upgrades:
Exup valve complete disassembly and lubrication.
Oil and filter change with genuine parts/lubricants
Air filter change with genuine filter
Fuel filter change with genuine filter
Coolant replaced with genuine Yamalube coolant
Complete service of all brake callipers. Red rubber grease and copper grease applied as appropriate.
Removal of downpipes, new exhaust gaskets and studs. All liberally copper greased to enable future ease of maintenance
Replacement of all brake disc bolts with stainless steel bolts
Replacement of front calliper mounting bolts with stainless steel bolts
Replacement of rear sprocket bolts with stainless steel bolts
Fitted a brand new set of Pirelli Diablo Strada tyres
Fitted a new genuine Yamaha smoked screen (original is included and immaculate)
Removal of rear shock and lubrication of the whole assembly
Fitted Lush Racing linkages giving a 40mm ride height increase
Fitted Philip X-treme Vision H4 headlight bulbs
Fitted Cree LED side light bulbs
Fitted clear indicator lenses and new bulbs
Professional wheel refurbishment by Paintbox (our local highly regarded motorcycle paint specialist). Wheels painted in BMW Sepang Bronze with satin lacquer (similar to the colour of the rims on the new 2014 VFR800)
ACF 50 applied where appropriate
All nuts and bolts meticulously checked and triple checked for correct torque and where directed in the service manual thread lock applied.
The bike is fitted with:
Genuine Yamaha hugger (colour coded as per below).
Full Skidmarx fairing professionally colour matched and colour coded by Paintbox in correct Yamaha Silver Tech S3 paint.
The bike has not turned a wheel since I returned home with it. I have taken great delight in seeing it evolve over the weeks and given that I am intending to sell it and out of respect to a potential new owner I will not now ride it. When it is collected it will be cleaner and more impressive than any machine sitting in a dealer’s showroom.
The reason I am selling it is, for me anyway, quite simple. I am going to buy another bike that I have longed to own for some time, a KTM 990 SMR. I like extremes and on the one had I have the Harley which will barely make it through a corner without grinding, and on the other the KTM, which is probably at the top of the tree in the handling stakes.
In terms of transport options, I will gladly collect a serious viewer from any port/airport in Northern Ireland. I’ll even accompany someone back to a port/airport both of which are about 50 miles from my home which is in Cookstown, Co.Tyrone.
If your preference is to have the bike professionally transported then I can recommend this chap who is based in N.Ireland:
http://davysmotorcycletransport.co.uk/ (http://davysmotorcycletransport.co.uk/)
The cost of having the bike transported over is circa £250.
The price of all this Fazer goodness is REDUCED TO £4000 and I am not negotiable on this. I will however do my very best to make the handover of the bike as smooth and hassle free as possible for the new owner and I’ll make sure that it is fully fuelled, tyres correctly inflated and ready to ride away safely and in complete satisfaction. If it is to be collected I will ensure that it is properly uplifted and prepared for transport. I will ensure that the bike is treated in a manner that I would expect if I was buying it.
I have not advertised the bike anywhere else. It’s posted here as I know that these machines are very properly appreciated and highly regarded on the forum and I would like someone with a degree of appreciation to acquire it.
The photos below should be treated as a bit of a teaser. I am awaiting the return of the new Skidmarx fairing from Paintbox along with the hugger which should be with me come Wednesday this week. I’ll obviously take some more photos then showing the complete bike.
I would prefer to deal with any queries via pm.
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Here are some more shots
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That's what mine looked like when I got it with 6k on it and i didnt think it could be beaten but i think it has. Wow!!! What a MINT lookin bike. (I had an orgazm after lookin at those bikey porn piccies) Good luck with the sale.
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That's what mine looked like when I got it with 6k on it and i didnt think it could be beaten but i think it has. Wow!!! What a MINT lookin bike. (I had an orgazm after lookin at those bikey porn piccies) Good luck with the sale.
Thanks for the kind words.
It's obviously priced at upper end of the market but I'd encourage anyone with serious interest to take a good look around ebay and gumtree before writing it off as too expensive. There are some examples with 15,000 - 20,000 miles out there in the high £3k range. They won't be anywhere near this one.
The Skidmarx bodywork is costing me over £400 alone.
The tyres have not even seen tarmac!
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They probably wont @ 4.5k
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That's a great bike mate, hope there is somebody out there willing to pay that much for it. Good luck with the sale feller
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That's a great bike mate, hope there is somebody out there willing to pay that much for it. Good luck with the sale feller
Yes it's about £700 more than the most expensive example currently on ebay but that one has three times the mileage and won't come close in terms of condition. They're a great machine, even the high milers. This one might suit someone with severe OCD who has space in their living room :lol
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Cheaper delivery option here:
http://www.donedeal.co.uk/motorbikes-for-sale/bikes-pick-up-2-r-from-the-uk/5973266 (http://www.donedeal.co.uk/motorbikes-for-sale/bikes-pick-up-2-r-from-the-uk/5973266)
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......and i got mine for 3k ;)
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......and i got mine for 3k ;)
Great deal.
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Photos of complete bike
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That bike is truly stunning :eek
Good luck with sale :)
I thought mine was mint with just under 10k on the clock, quoted by my dealer as better than new, when i traded it in
Hope you get the price your after :)
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That bike is truly stunning :eek
Good luck with sale :)
I thought mine was mint with just under 10k on the clock, quoted by my dealer as better than new, when i traded it in
Hope you get the price your after :)
Thanks
It's looking pretty neat now with the belly pan and radiator cowls. The bronze wheels are subtle, not as stark as gold, certainly against silver paint anyway. The matt finish gives them an OE look.
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Do them mirror stem extenders help at all, need to do something with mine.
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Do them mirror stem extenders help at all, need to do something with mine.
They do seem to help. They make the mirrors perhaps a bit aesthetically less attractive but on balance they are worth it.[size=78%] [/size]
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Thanks, I will have a look at prices.
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Do them mirror stem extenders help at all, need to do something with mine.
They do seem to help. They make the mirrors perhaps a bit aesthetically less attractive but on balance they are worth it.
Had to fit a similar setup on my SX why is it that bike makers seem to think the rider wants to admire his own elbows
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I think they've put longer mirror stems on the new SX.
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I've added some multi colour photos here:
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,5311.325.html (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,5311.325.html)
Here's a sample :D
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/johnfoxllb/m_P1040614_zps0a91d16a.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/johnfoxllb/media/m_P1040614_zps0a91d16a.jpg.html)
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/johnfoxllb/m_P1040608_zpsf294c7f8.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/johnfoxllb/media/m_P1040608_zpsf294c7f8.jpg.html)
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/johnfoxllb/m_P1040599_zps3b1a5579.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/johnfoxllb/media/m_P1040599_zps3b1a5579.jpg.html)
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/johnfoxllb/m_P1040617_zpsf8ed9026.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/johnfoxllb/media/m_P1040617_zpsf8ed9026.jpg.html)
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Lovely bike mate, enjoyed looking at the stunning photo's, had a few flashbacks of what mine sort of used to look like a few years and a few thousand miles ago. Good luck with the sale.
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I like it, I want it, I can't afford it....so console myself with the thought that I am used to the speed and power of a blue one and wouldn't drop to a silver one!
lovely pictures though!!!
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I like it, I want it, I can't afford it....so console myself with the thought that I am used to the speed and power of a blue one and wouldn't drop to a silver one!
lovely pictures though!!!
No love for silver :o
Even if they are slower.....
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/johnfoxllb/m_P1040643_zps638bdfab.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/johnfoxllb/media/m_P1040643_zps638bdfab.jpg.html)
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I think they've put longer mirror stems on the new SX.
Yea they have Nick , That new SX is going to clean up and they have only upped the price by a few quid over the old model, must be some good discounts to be had on the out going model, and to be honest there was not a lot wrong with that one either.
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That is a seriously nice bike......I would love to buy it but I reckon even after one ride I would never get it as clean as that again.
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Well while I was over in Ireland this week I arranged to go and see this bike. All I can say is the photos do not do it justice. It is better than the day it left the factory. It is a real credit to John. Every thing about it is mint. I sat on it but I did struggle to get her upright but she is setup a bit higher than standard.
I really hope someone on here buys this bike it is absolutely mint but sadly not the one for me. I would look after it but to keep it in the pristine condition it is in? I do not think I could devote that much time to it. I just get more pleasure out and about on my machines, I view a motorcycle as a tool to be used, maintained , cleaned as best I can.
Thanks for taking the time John to show me the bike really loved it but I think it would need to go to a better home than I could give it. Good luck with the sale and enjoyed meeting up with you.
Lew
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Well while I was over in Ireland this week I arranged to go and see this bike. All I can say is the photos do not do it justice. It is better than the day it left the factory. It is a real credit to John. Every thing about it is mint. I sat on it but I did struggle to get her upright but she is setup a bit higher than standard.
I really hope someone on here buys this bike it is absolutely mint but sadly not the one for me. I would look after it but to keep it in the pristine condition it is in? I do not think I could devote that much time to it. I just get more pleasure out and about on my machines, I view a motorcycle as a tool to be used, maintained , cleaned as best I can.
Thanks for taking the time John to show me the bike really loved it but I think it would need to go to a better home than I could give it. Good luck with the sale and enjoyed meeting up with you.
Lew
A pleasure meeting you Lew, good luck with your search! :)
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Reduced to £4000
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Happy New Year and a reduction to £4000 :)
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:rollin Its a year older :rollin
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:rollin Its a year older :rollin
Too right!
Now even more rare, with yet lower average miles per year, but I went against the temptation of a price rise!
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Hell, a ten year old bike ,,too dear,,
the only way to make this bike worth it is to lock it up for another 15 years, then it will be worth 5 grand...a long time to make a grand !!
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Hell, a ten year old bike ,,too dear,,
the only way to make this bike worth it is to lock it up for another 15 years, then it will be worth 5 grand...a long time to make a grand !!
Thanks for the advice, I'm off to Homebase now for a padlock and chain. Question is will you want it when you're 30?
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I don't think it's to high a price, it's effectively a new bike for £4k,
That's the same price as a new 250cc bike,
The problem being is that it's a limited market, and it still needs the suspension sorted as it was carp from new, using it will mean it soon drops into the normal price for a reasonable one, take my own, it's got just over 17k miles on it, it's in pretty good condition, but no where near as mint as this, however it will have new suspension and still be under half of what this one is on offer for,
So unless someone specifically wants this bike, then it's a difficult sale, as its competing against much cheaper gen 1 fazers and some good later generation 2 fazers,
I think that it is well worth £4k, but realistically if you really want to sell it, you need to lower the price a good chunk, don't look at what is offered on eBay, there are many dealer prices and over priced bikes there, they will still be there in a few months time,
That may be to hard for you to bear, I'm the same with my mint FZ6 fazer, it's to good to let go for what people are willing to pay for it, so 2 years on I still own it, despite not using it in those 2 years!
I note you have it up for sale on Ukgser!
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Same mileage as my 02 Boxeye which was a third of the now updated price :b
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Same mileage as my 02 Boxeye which was a third of the now updated price :b
I have seen and sat on this bike and it is better than the day it left the factory. I can understand the price but if anyone can get past the age of the bike it is well worth the price as it is like new.
Lew
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Same mileage as my 02 Boxeye which was a third of the now updated price :b
I have seen and sat on this bike and it is better than the day it left the factory. I can understand the price but if anyone can get past the age of the bike it is well worth the price as it is like new.
Lew
Thanks Lew :)
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Same mileage as my 02 Boxeye which was a third of the now updated price :b
I have seen and sat on this bike and it is better than the day it left the factory. I can understand the price but if anyone can get past the age of the bike it is well worth the price as it is like new.
Lew
It is a beautiful thing for sure :thumbup
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Its silver FFS
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Its silver FFS
The fairing lowers and bellypan are actually edible....
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2287921/Good-eat-Worlds-edible-spray-paint-transforms-plain-meal-feast-colour.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2287921/Good-eat-Worlds-edible-spray-paint-transforms-plain-meal-feast-colour.html)
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Spring is coming......
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At that price it will be here next spring. :rollin All seriousness i know its mint but the price is a massive stumbling block.
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At that price it will be here next spring. :rollin All seriousness i know its mint but the price is a massive stumbling block.
Could the problem be that you don't have the money to buy it?
If I have anything else to sell I'll ask you to set a price for it before posting.....
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1,500 views no sale i'm sure i'm not the only one. :'( :'( i will price your bike anytime you want mate :thumbup GLWTS.
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We really do hope you sell it, then you can poke fun at us :)
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This must be one of the most read threads on the board!
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I thought th e whole idea of buyin a bike was to get out and ride on it ?? If not, its one bloody expensive ornament to sit and look at !! Doesn't matter what's all been done to it,, it's all cosmetic and done for personal preference !! End of the day , it's only worth the same as any other bike it's age and mileage, regardless, big time and money loss there !!
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I thought th e whole idea of buyin a bike was to get out and ride on it ?? If not, its one bloody expensive ornament to sit and look at !! Doesn't matter what's all been done to it,, it's all cosmetic and done for personal preference !! End of the day , it's only worth the same as any other bike it's age and mileage, regardless, big time and money loss there !!
Couldn't agree more, I bought a Fazer 1000 Gen 1 which had been written off and rebuilt using EBay bits, so colours were a bit of a mismatch, but boy did I have fun, only sold it as a tad heavy after R1 and used to pull my shoulders out on tight twisties, still miss it. :'(
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I thought th e whole idea of buyin a bike was to get out and ride on it ?? If not, its one bloody expensive ornament to sit and look at !! Doesn't matter what's all been done to it,, it's all cosmetic and done for personal preference !! End of the day , it's only worth the same as any other bike it's age and mileage, regardless, big time and money loss there !!
I reckon you are right.
I'm an idiot.
Problem is I have a Harley ornament, a KTM ornament and a Blackbird ornament. Anyone got a large mantlepiece?
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Too rich for my blood as well I'm afraid. Very nice bike though and looks well clean.
I think I'd be too scared to buy one that clean anyway, wouldn't want to use it for fear of dirtying it all :lol
GLWTS :)
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Some cheaper alternatives for the moaners and sales spoilers out there:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-Yamaha-FZS1000-Fazer-/141161234467?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item20dddd8023 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-Yamaha-FZS1000-Fazer-/141161234467?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item20dddd8023)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS-1000-FAZER-2005-22000-MILES-VERY-GOOD-CONDITION-LONG-MOT-AND-TAX-/140932934662?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item20d041ec06 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS-1000-FAZER-2005-22000-MILES-VERY-GOOD-CONDITION-LONG-MOT-AND-TAX-/140932934662?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item20d041ec06)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/yamaha-fzs-1000-fazer-/251421864726?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3a89e93316 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/yamaha-fzs-1000-fazer-/251421864726?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3a89e93316)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS1000-FAZER-/111160573925?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item19e1afbfe5 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS1000-FAZER-/111160573925?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item19e1afbfe5)
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I wasn't saying yours was too expensive mate, simply that I don't have that sort of money ;)
Those are all quite expensive though? And all from traders?
Plenty cheaper ones on the bay :)
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I wonder if this one might be a good example to lock away for a good few years and wait for classic status? Age wise, the thous nearly qualify for this anyway, if VJMC are to be believed, but what when they're a bit rarer?
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It is a lovely bike, a credit to you for having such an OCD like myself, but you have done the rounds on various forums without look, so is it a bit over priced ! and i feel a stumbling block maybe because of your location !
You would be my ideal seller and I'd love to buy a bike from someone so anal about detail and condition.
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I have to concede , I may have priced this wrong, I think a revision is needed urgently :'(
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-Yamaha-FZS1000-Fazer-/141173086059?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item20de92576b (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-Yamaha-FZS1000-Fazer-/141173086059?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item20de92576b)
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I have to concede , I may have priced this wrong, I think a revision is needed urgently :'(
[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-Yamaha-FZS1000-Fazer-/141173086059?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item20de92576b[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-Yamaha-FZS1000-Fazer-/141173086059?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item20de92576b[/url])
yes you're right, that is way over priced as well, no one is going to pay that for one, needs to be half that, but that's ebay for you :lol
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Preserve it in shrink wrap for 10 years, it'll be one of a kind then and worth twice what you are asking now.
Every credit to ya for being so meticulous with the cleaning, but just like women, they're just as much fun dirty!
And my signature says it all really.
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Is this bike really overpriced ? I have come to the right place haven't I ? This is the Fazer Forum is it not ?
How many threads have there been on this forum over the years about how the Gen 1 is one of the best bikes ever built ?
How many threads have there been about people pondering over what to replace their Gen 1 with but never actually finding anything that comes close ?
How many threads have there been about people buying this and that part for their bike or doing work to improve it's cosmetic appeal ?
The way I see it most people budget around £3000 when looking for a nice Gen1. Yes, they can be had for less than that as we all know but no doubt they will need a bit of money chucking at them to bring them up to par and they would still be nowhere near the condition that this one looks to be in the pictures.
I think if you are looking for a Gen 1 to be your all year round commuter then this one could seem a little overpriced as after 12 months it would have been pointless spending that bit extra when things begin to fade and tarnish. However, if it was to be your sunny sunday plaything that you could keep on top of then it could turn out to be a good purchase. It all depends on how you view a bike and what your intended purpose is for it.
I agree with some of the comments above about bikes being made to be ridden but that doesn't have to mean ridden to death does it ? Its an owners personal choice whether they do 1000 miles a year or 10,000 isn't it. Besides, if they were only made to be ridden, there would be no such thing as Museums. Some owners get as much pleasure out of looking at and polishing their steeds as they do from riding them.
I personally think the price is reasonable given the mileage and condition and the fact it needs absolutely nothing spending on it. How much would you spend on one that needed a set of tyres (£220) chain and sprockets (£120) brake pads all round (£75) etc etc within the first few months of ownership ?
If I had £4k lying around I would certainly be considering it and I just want to add that I don't know and have never spoken to the seller. I just thought I would chip in my 10p worth.
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I just thought I would chip in my 10p worth.
That's inflation for you... :\
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It may need nothing spending on it if you want a standard bike but how many Fazer owners leave their bike standard? so that's £4000 plus extras.
End can, Ivan's, AIS removed, rear shock that's the best part of £1000.
It's a great bike but is it £4000 worth of a great bike?
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:D john thats one clean bike man would love to call over to see it( just to drool over it) i dont live that far away from you in Dungannon :eek maybe pm me your address so i can get a nosey if your not scundered with tyre kickers by then :rollin :rollin
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It may need nothing spending on it if you want a standard bike but how many Fazer owners leave their bike standard? so that's £4000 plus extras.
End can, Ivan's, AIS removed, rear shock that's the best part of £1000.
It's a great bike but is it £4000 worth of a great bike?
I agree. Most Fazer owners don't leave their bikes standard, me included but we all know that in years to come it will be the standard ones that are worth more.
I personally think that if a prospective purchaser wants to buy a Fazer with modifying it in mind then this is the wrong bike. It might be better to leave it standard and original but its all a matter of opinion I guess.
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:D john thats one clean bike man would love to call over to see it( just to drool over it) i dont live that far away from you in Dungannon :eek maybe pm me your address so i can get a nosey if your not scundered with tyre kickers by then :rollin :rollin
Pm sent with address.
Wet wipes on hand for expected drooling :lol
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A gentle bump........
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Back up from the sump....
A more dominant machine has entered my garage and the Fazer now has a severe inferiority complex.......
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/johnfoxllb/image_zps30fad6bb.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/johnfoxllb/media/image_zps30fad6bb.jpg.html)
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/johnfoxllb/image_zpsee5c494b.jpg)[/URL
(http://s832.photobucket.com/user/johnfoxllb/media/image_zpsee5c494b.jpg.html)
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Loving that. :eek
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Thats 2 to polish now :)
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Is it for sale
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Blackbird power, yes please!
Combined brakes, no thanks...
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Thats 2 to polish now :)
4 actually :)
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Nice... Mint bikes, mint garage.. Alls good :)
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Here`s one more expensive than yours.
[size=78%]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FAZER-FZS1000-FZS-1000-ONLY-4083-MILES-NEVER-SEEN-RAIN-ONE-OWNER-BIKE-/131108235742?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item1e86a8e9de (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FAZER-FZS1000-FZS-1000-ONLY-4083-MILES-NEVER-SEEN-RAIN-ONE-OWNER-BIKE-/131108235742?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item1e86a8e9de)[/size]
£4750 :eek :eek
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2004 bike with only 4000 miles, criminal, why even spend that on upgrades its hardly used. :lol
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It's one of those special blue ones, that's why!
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A bump and reduction to £3900 :)
Brand new Pirelli tyres
Brand new Skidmarx cowls and belly pan
Brand new Yamaha hugger (colour matched)
Brand new Philips xtreme headlight bulbs and LED sidelight bulbs
Brand new SW Motech mirror extenders
2 x Genuine Yamaha screens (clear & smoked)
New Yamaha oil filter, engine oil and Yamalube coolant
Baglux tank cover
3 keys, toolkit and manuals
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Spring has sprung and like a little daffodil the Fazer sprouts back up.... :D
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The sense of anger and rage when Yamaha discontinued the FZS1000. The thought that if only they still made the first gen you'd go straight down and buy two of them.......
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When the apocalypse comes and we're all wiped out your garage will still be there not a spec of dust in it :lol
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(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/johnfoxllb/image_zps9afc20c4.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/johnfoxllb/media/image_zps9afc20c4.jpg.html)
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(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/johnfoxllb/image_zps3b6884a1.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/johnfoxllb/media/image_zps3b6884a1.jpg.html)
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/johnfoxllb/image_zps8b87ffaf.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/johnfoxllb/media/image_zps8b87ffaf.jpg.html)
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(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/johnfoxllb/image_zps687be67c.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/johnfoxllb/media/image_zps687be67c.jpg.html)
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When the apocalypse comes and we're all wiped out your garage will still be there not a spec of dust in it :lol
I ran the cordless dyson around it this morning, specks of dust everywhere.
Know anything about air filtration systems?
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:eek i want it.anyone want a fz1s :b
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How do you like the KTM SM?
& how much is it?
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:eek i want it.anyone want a fz1s :b
I've placed a pen beside the V5 :lol
Here's a review
http://youtu.be/eySY7N1sLMQ (http://youtu.be/eySY7N1sLMQ)
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How do you like the KTM SM?
& how much is it?
The KTM is a tad too focused for my liking. The new owner collects it on Tuesday.
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How do you like the KTM SM?
& how much is it?
The KTM is a tad too focused for my liking. The new owner collects it on Tuesday.
I'm still tempted
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I would willingly pay £3500 for this piece of history,but it's clean enough to belong in a museum
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There's a queue of people who would quite willingly pay £3500 for it but it's not £3500 :(
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There's a queue of people who would quite willingly pay £3500 for it but it's not £3500 :(
:'(
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There's a queue of people who would quite willingly pay £3500 for it but it's not £3500 :(
It might be this time next year :)
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Each time I pop in to view this thread I smile
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It's immaculate, but it's worth is only what people are willing to pay.
If it's bought to sit on the mantelpiece then okay but if it's bought to be ridden it'll soon be less then showroom condition & it'll need the likes of Ivans kit & Luke's R6 mod to get the best out of it so add at least another £500.
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I would willingly pay £3500 for this piece of history,but it's clean enough to belong in a museum
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PM sent
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PM sent
Replied
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Withdrawn
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Does this mean it's been sold???????????????
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Does this mean it's been sold???????????????
No, just withdrawn, going to focus on selling it elsewhere :)
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In a way I'll miss seeing it :)
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I'd be surprised if you weren't trying sell it somewhere else as well as on here......nice bike but grossly overpriced.....that's why you've still got it. :D
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I'd be surprised if you weren't trying sell it somewhere else as well as on here......nice bike but grossly overpriced.....that's why you've still got it. :D
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/johnfoxllb/image_zps0db273db.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/johnfoxllb/media/image_zps0db273db.jpg.html)
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Truth hurts, eh John? :rollin
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Truth hurts, eh John? :rollin
Spoken like a person who doesn't have the money to buy the bike
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I do wish all forums would lock down the ability to reply to "For Sale" ads.
The person selling something has no interest in a million and one other people's views on what they think it's worth, nor are harmless enough "nice *blah* good luck with the sale" posts particuarly useful when all you want to do is sell it, not be told how nice it is.
IMO, people are far less likely to go to the bother of criticising the OP by PM if it's not going to get a following of similar jibes by others.
All the OP is likely to get by PM is expressions of interest or genuine queries.
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Spoken like a person who doesn't have the money to buy the bike
You'd love that to be true, eh?
:rollin
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I do wish all forums would lock down the ability to reply to "For Sale" ads.
The person selling something has no interest in a million and one other people's views on what they think it's worth, nor are harmless enough "nice *blah* good luck with the sale" posts particuarly useful when all you want to do is sell it, not be told how nice it is.
IMO, people are far less likely to go to the bother of criticising the OP by PM if it's not going to get a following of similar jibes by others.
All the OP is likely to get by PM is expressions of interest or genuine queries.
I was only giving my opinion.....just like you have on me....so what's the difference.
It's quite common for people to put their hard earned cash, heart and soul into refurbishing and expect to get it all back.....I've spent over £3k on my bike over the years so in my valuation its worth well over £5k to me.......in reality its probably worth £3.5K max to the right person and there's not many of these people about.......that's my point.
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Truth hurts, eh John? :rollin
Careful richfzs........you'll get branded a troll as well......... :'(....that's the truth hurtin
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My tuppence worth is this.
The fzs1000 isnt a classic....yet to be confirmed if it will be.
If it was starting to become one then id say that was a good price....never quite seen the appeal with financial classic status guessing myself......even if a bike fetches 40k i still see it as allot of foccing about to store it, look after it & gamble with it iver the years.
If we buy a brand new tv but ut has been stored for 10 years then we dont pay brand new tv prices.....it is an old tv....stuff has moved on....as good as that tv might still be.
Personally id say that john has been a gent on here & he must have known that some stick would come his way.....it is after all a forum.....& those digs have kept the post bumped up for all to see & none to miss...it has been enjoyable to see such a clean fazer exists.
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My tuppence worth is this.
The fzs1000 isnt a classic....yet to be confirmed if it will be.
If it was starting to become one then id say that was a good price....never quite seen the appeal with financial classic status guessing myself......even if a bike fetches 40k i still see it as allot of foccing about to store it, look after it & gamble with it iver the years.
If we buy a brand new tv but ut has been stored for 10 years then we dont pay brand new tv prices.....it is an old tv....stuff has moved on....as good as that tv might still be.
Personally id say that john has been a gent on here & he must have known that some stick would come his way.....it is after all a forum.....& those digs have kept the post bumped up for all to see & none to miss...it has been enjoyable to see such a clean fazer exists.
Noggy....it wasn't a dig if its factual...if he's taken offence then foccin diddum's to him....sensitive prick.....now he can take offence :lol
Only kidden Johnny Foxes.....do you own an Irish bar per chance :evil
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That soon escalated :b
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It's a shame it didn't sell. Personally, if I had wanted a pukka gen one, I would have bought it. Overpriced? By what criteria? By how much a dealer says it's worth, or how much a comparable year one is going for, or umpteen other factors..all, IMHO, not really relevant.in my mind, all that matters is what it's worth to me. And had I wanted a clean gen one, I would have thought that bike was worth it. If I had bought it and halved it's value through use and miles in two years, that's still nothing like the depreciation on a new litre bike. And like the man pointed out, you can't buy that particular bike new. Good luck with selling it somewhere else john, it deserves to fetch that money.
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I think John has had enough stick.
John, I'm going to lock this thread now, but if you would like to put it back up for sale PM me and I will reopen it for you (or post a fresh thread if you desire).
notice the bike is now on Gumtree too, GLWTS :)