Blue 2002 FZS600 Foxeye with around 15k miles for sale.

[mickvp]

Well,
 
I feel the time has come to let the Foxeye go, and move up to a thou. Its a Blue 2002 Foxeye, with around 15k miles (I'll confirm exact mileage tonight). Its been serviced under 1k miles ago with:
 

• New oil filter (K&N).
• Oil change (Silkolene).
• Air filter changed (OEM).
• Iridium Spark Plugs Fitted (NGK)
• Brake lines changed for braided lines (Goodridge 2 line front, single rear).
• Brake fluid changed (Ferodo super DOT 4).
• Front & Rear brake pads changed (Ferodo platinum all round).
• Carbs Balanced.
• New Michelin PR2 tyres front and rear.
• New number plate (the old one was tired looking).

 
The bike is running great as you would expect, and Ive had no problems with it. On top of the servicing work carried out around 800-1000 miles ago, Ive also just last week bought a new Heavy Duty D.I.D chain and sprockets for the bike, which I may or may not fit (but will include them in the sale, regardless)
 
It also has the following bits fitted:
 

• Clear lens covers (with "silver" bulbs - I have the OEM orange covers too which I can include in the sale).
• Fenda-Extender.
• Colour coded rear hugger.
• Engine crash bars (I think they are renntec ones).
• Renntec sports rack (not currently fitted, but whoever buys the bike is welcome to it).
• shiny radiator cover thingmajig. :lol
• Scottoiler.

 
Included is also the OEM yamaha toolkit under the seat (all the bits are there), and I have 3 keys for it and a folder with a load of old MOT's etc.
 
Jobs needing done - in the interests of total honesty, the only thing the bike needs done (IMO) is that the engine block could do with a tidy up and a repaint, as it does look a bit scabby which lets the bike down. If I get a nice weekend this is somethign I may address, and it is purely cosmetic, but I feel it warrants a mention.
 
As said, personally I would want to replace the chain and sprockets too as I think the current ones look poorly, but a new set is included in the sale.
 
Here are a couple of pics:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
These pictures are around 2 months old (before the michelins went on), Im happy to take more upto date pictures for anyone who wants them (though it will need to wait till the weekend before it is light enough).
 
I'm looking for £1700 for the bike, and it is located about 20 miles outside of Glasgow.
 
Any questions , fire away.
 

[mickvp]

Back up we go....

New chain and sprockets fitted, and engine will be getting touched up this weekend as well as a good post winter deep clean. Mileage is now almost 17k miles as well. I can grab an exact figure if anyone wants it.

[noggythenog]

Good luck with the sale, bike looks good.




Now I've seen someone on here today enquiring about the black 600 for sale but it is sold




Perhaps they'd be interested in yours Mick, mind you the fzs600 never struggles to get a buyer.

[mickvp]

I would like to keep it if I could, but SWMBO would pitch a fit, and a thou fits my needs much better - so I need to let it go

ill give it a few weeks on here then fire it on the bay and gumtree, no major rush to shift it at the moment, plus im still being picky about little bits

[bigbluebear]

I would like to keep it if I could, but SWMBO would pitch a fit, and a thou fits my needs much better - so I need to let it go

ill give it a few weeks on here then fire it on the bay and gumtree, no major rush to shift it at the moment, plus im still being picky about little bits

Howdy Mick......have you bought your thou yet....and will it be a fazer.....and if so gen 1 or gen2

[mickvp]

I would like to keep it if I could, but SWMBO would pitch a fit, and a thou fits my needs much better - so I need to let it go

ill give it a few weeks on here then fire it on the bay and gumtree, no major rush to shift it at the moment, plus im still being picky about little bits

Howdy Mick......have you bought your thou yet....and will it be a fazer.....and if so gen 1 or gen2

sadly not mate, no. Ideally want to free up the funds from the 600 before going to look at a thou, or else I would need to look at loans etc. Gen 1 if I can get a goodun mate, dont think budget will stretch to a Gen 2 (and not entirely sure I would have one of those either)

[Chris]

Lovely bike and looked after by an OCD cleaner so it'll be in great condition. All the best with the sale mate.

Chris

[bigbluebear]

I would like to keep it if I could, but SWMBO would pitch a fit, and a thou fits my needs much better - so I need to let it go

ill give it a few weeks on here then fire it on the bay and gumtree, no major rush to shift it at the moment, plus im still being picky about little bits

Howdy Mick......have you bought your thou yet....and will it be a fazer.....and if so gen 1 or gen2

sadly not mate, no. Ideally want to free up the funds from the 600 before going to look at a thou, or else I would need to look at loans etc. Gen 1 if I can get a goodun mate, dont think budget will stretch to a Gen 2 (and not entirely sure I would have one of those either)

There are a quite few Gen1's around for a decent price too, but as you say budget dependant will dictate the age and condition....if you can get a modded one even better as you'll spend a quite a bit (Ivans, Shocks, exhaust, brakes etc.) unless standard suits you. Be prepared to travel to find one and take your time as I suspect when you sell the 600 and the sun comes out desperation will creep in and a rash buy could prove to be costly.

[mickvp]

cheers mate. I wont be rushing into buying anything unless Im sure its the one for me.

In other news! I've come out to the bike this morning to a flat tyre, so Ill pop the rear wheel off and get it to my tyre place for it opening, so it may have a new tyre on it as well, if it is not repairable 

[mickvp]

cheers mate. I wont be rushing into buying anything unless Im sure its the one for me.

In other news! I've come out to the bike this morning to a flat tyre, so Ill pop the rear wheel off and get it to my tyre place for it opening, so it may have a new tyre on it as well, if it is not repairable 

tyre now been repaired and back on the bike (was a nail - which managed to go through head first ?!?)

[mickvp]

NOW SOLD

[noggythenog]

NOW SOLD

 

[mickvp]

To another foccer no less Noggy, always the best way

[bigbluebear]

Can we close his "Recommended Bike" thread now

[mickvp]

haha! lets leave that open...its giving me ideas

[noggythenog]

Can we close his "Recommended Bike" thread now

I asked the question on a Fazer forum......& it looks like the Fazer is best for me......why am i not surprised 
could have cut that thread down to 3 posts
Post 1...question...what bike should i buy..i want something big and fast that handles
Post 2....answer...Gen 2 fazer thou
Post 3....after much deliberation...im gonna go for a gen 2 fazer thou.