Nope, Not Tempted

[blackcabbie]

I didn't say I haven't ridden any fi bikes. Ive ridden plenty and none are as smooth as a carb engined fazer1000 imho

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[AyJay]

Apologies, BlackCabbie.


I can't fookin' read....

[blackcabbie]

 

[Millietant]

Looks like I'm even more of a Luddite than Hedgetrimmer - as good as the Fazer 1000 is, in my view, the FJ 1200 (3CV model) is still a better all-round bike, once properly set up - ie, a 17" back wheel fitted as a start.


I love our Fazer 1000, but very time we go away on the bikes, I'm reminded of how good the FJ really is - the Fazer just can't match it for instant overtaking grunt at normal road speeds, and on standard gearing can feel tiresomely buzzy at motorway speeds (abroad) - the FJ, with 1 tooth bigger front sprocket and 2 teeth smaller rear sprocket, is a much more relaxed & comfortable touring and motorway machine, yet still hauls it arse away in roll-on's - and passengers also prefer the FJ.


Mind you, as a workhorse, the Fazer wins hands down (reduced servicing, easier to clean, better mpg in commuting through traffic mode) and Liz loved it as her work bike when instructing learners.


Me, I'll never sell either !!

[PaulSmith]

Like me, my gen1 is getting on in years and I am starting to think about how I am going to replace her before she lets me down. As nothing new on the market appeals very much expect maybe the Versys 1000, and I don't really have the budget for brand new, I started looking at older stuff. The sad fact is that I have found proof that I am getting old in the fact that the only bike that is tempting me at the moment s a Pan.

[AyJay]

The Versus surprised me. Very good bike indeed.
But why on earth would you think your Fazer is ever going to let you down?

Details 150978 miles

150978 miles

And it still did 130 on the way into work yesterday morning...

[PaulSmith]

...
But why on earth would you think your Fazer is ever going to let you down?
...

Just like me, time passing, hard living, mild neglect take their toll. My to-do list currently includes fork seals perishing, rubbers on the footpegs worn through, radiator hoses cracking, gas leak from exup and slip on connector. Recent jobs included repairing ignition wire connectors, leaking radiator, replaced brake master cylinder.

[slimwilly]

Well I had an itch to scratch and bought a 2009 Fireblade,,,well what a bike, I am so so pleased with it, it's amazing to ride,smooth,plenty of scary power,very very easy to ride fast, feels safe and planted,it is also the quietest windblast bike I have ever ridden, the aerodynamics over the top are spot on, no noise, no blast , brilliant.
I do get the Fazer Gen 2 out now and then and it is good fun, I am soon dropping it low in the corners but I do notice the sit up position is bad for wind etc,,,fun on the twisties , yes,, but long roads,,,no ,not really