Before I bought the Street Triple, I tested loads of bikes, (including the Fazer and none came close to my trusty FZS600

But my old bike suffered bad in the cold and was due a load of work.

The Triple was the only bike that actually excited me, but funny enough, when I owned it, I missed the practicality of my Fazer,
and I don't ride like a speed demon, (well not most of the time anyway) and have no wish to add points, so a more sedate ride is alright by me

The bike I was looking at is from 2012, wants £3500, & does look in good nick. 
What do you reckon?

I am also wondering about the MT07, add a box and a screen, could work for me.
It's popular so when it comes to selling, could be a safer bet than an older higher miled discontinued Fazer 8???

Any thoughts?

So, no Fazer 800 owners then
is that indicative of the number of owners.... Just joking people.

Slanimar, I take your point, and I am finding that out.

Bar the Street Triple, every bike I've ridden feels worse than mine.
I thought it may be 'comfy old slipper' syndrome, but I don't think is.
Is the Fazer FZS that good a bike???
I've had mine now for 11 years, have ridden other bikes, not for long periods though, but Fazer has been my No. 1 choice.

I'm just interested to know what the FZ versions are like, and why peeps chose them over x

It is a personal thing, but obviously there are aspects we can all agree on, even if it does or doesn't bother you.

I'm hoping to have another Fazer8 ride on Mon/Tue to see if I feel any diff about it.
Likewise want to try a FZS1000, and a FZ1

I am a bit sad in being one of those folks who like the latest, but only when the latest is actually better
(I think I've proved that point with 11 yrs of ownership)

I recommend you fix the old 600 and spend the rest of the money on fuel, beer and easy women

 

Cosmetically my bike is a bit rough, (not too bad), depending on these rides, I might just take your advice and balance carbs / do the necessary repairs, and enjoy another 11 yrs
and those 'easy women' don't pay for themselves!!

Wow, 11 yrs, sounds like a good time to treat myself with a new Fazer!

1st Post, well, actually, used to be a member here, many moons ago, and looks like my account got deleted.
So, I have a big dilemna. Do I get rid of my beloved Fazer Foxeye, or keep for a wee while longer.
I do love my bike, but last looked at changing it back in 07, (was a bit bored, fancied a change) tried quite a few bikes, Hornet, couple of BMWs, Speed Triple, the only bike that i was tempted by was the Street Triple. Anyway, decide that I'd keep mine for a bit longer, + economy went tits up, as did my finances.
Now, 2014, my bike is pretty foc-u'd, (thank you to the tw@ts who knocked it over) and needs money spending on, which I won't get back.
Bike suffers in the v cold, runs quite ruff, bit dangerous, and I'm thinking, move on, while I can still get a few quid P/Ex
Only thing is, apart from the Street Triple, nothing has yet made me think it's better than what I have, and what i have is quite ragged looking, but i think still rides well, (bar the v cold) and has great acceleration. I'm mainly in London, and on occassion when I get out of town, speed limit + a bit more is plenty, i'm quite keen on keeping my license, and less tempation is probably better.
I also don't 'need' a bike, as I no longer have to use to commute, but i want to have one, basically if i needed one, it would be easier to justify upgrading.
Bikes I was considering was Fazer8, also FZ6 S2, both with ABS.
Have had one ride on the Fazer8, it was better than what i have, (obviously) but didn't make me think wow, i have to have. When i got back on my Fazer, it just felt right.
So, two questions really.
Do I keep my bike?
If I were to sell, what should I move up to?
Apologies if  I've rambled...I need help!!!