Author Topic: For Sale: FZS 1000 now withdrawn (Read 23578 times)

mickvp · « **Reply #50 on:** 22 January 2014, 11:21:15 pm »

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

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #51 on:** 22 January 2014, 11:51:30 pm »

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?

cable tie · « **Reply #52 on:** 23 January 2014, 12:28:17 am »

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.

johnfoxllb · « **Reply #53 on:** 24 January 2014, 08:32:19 am »

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

Ianboydsnr · « **Reply #54 on:** 24 January 2014, 08:48:23 am »

Quote from: johnfoxllb on 24 January 2014, 08:32:19 am

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

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

stevierst · « **Reply #55 on:** 24 January 2014, 10:01:07 am »

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.

Lez72 · « **Reply #56 on:** 25 January 2014, 12:53:31 pm »

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.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #57 on:** 25 January 2014, 02:07:07 pm »

Quote from: Lez72 on 25 January 2014, 12:53:31 pm

I just thought I would chip in my 10p worth.

That's inflation for you... $:\$

Mick-H · « **Reply #58 on:** 25 January 2014, 02:33:02 pm »

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?

swem · « **Reply #59 on:** 25 January 2014, 11:19:25 pm »

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

maybe pm me your address so i can get a nosey if your not scundered with tyre kickers by then

Lez72 · « **Reply #60 on:** 26 January 2014, 02:20:14 am »

Quote from: Mick-H on 25 January 2014, 02:33:02 pm

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.

johnfoxllb · « **Reply #61 on:** 26 January 2014, 08:44:57 am »

Quote from: swem on 25 January 2014, 11:19:25 pm

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 maybe pm me your address so i can get a nosey if your not scundered with tyre kickers by then

Pm sent with address.

Wet wipes on hand for expected drooling

johnfoxllb · « **Reply #62 on:** 03 February 2014, 11:13:31 pm »

A gentle bump........

johnfoxllb · « **Reply #63 on:** 18 February 2014, 07:54:42 am »

Back up from the sump....

A more dominant machine has entered my garage and the Fazer now has a severe inferiority complex.......

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Tefer · « **Reply #64 on:** 18 February 2014, 09:46:58 am »

Loving that.

johna6968 · « **Reply #65 on:** 18 February 2014, 04:40:11 pm »

Thats 2 to polish now

bigbluebear · « **Reply #66 on:** 18 February 2014, 04:50:32 pm »

Is it for sale

Mattsplat · « **Reply #67 on:** 18 February 2014, 04:56:01 pm »

Blackbird power, yes please!
Combined brakes, no thanks...

johnfoxllb · « **Reply #68 on:** 18 February 2014, 06:30:28 pm »

Quote from: johna6968 on 18 February 2014, 04:40:11 pm

Thats 2 to polish now

4 actually

johna6968 · « **Reply #69 on:** 19 February 2014, 09:56:55 pm »

Nice... Mint bikes, mint garage.. Alls good

Jdalt · « **Reply #70 on:** 20 February 2014, 12:46:38 pm »

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[/size]

£4750

Tefer · « **Reply #71 on:** 20 February 2014, 02:20:47 pm »

2004 bike with only 4000 miles, criminal, why even spend that on upgrades its hardly used.

dickturpin · « **Reply #72 on:** 20 February 2014, 06:58:45 pm »

It's one of those special blue ones, that's why!

johnfoxllb · « **Reply #73 on:** 02 March 2014, 03:57:32 pm »

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

johnfoxllb · « **Reply #74 on:** 12 March 2014, 10:52:53 pm »

Spring has sprung and like a little daffodil the Fazer sprouts back up....