just passed bike test ....hello fazer

[phillywilly]

hi all , passed my mod 2 on wed 5 sept and 2 days later treated myself to the 600 cc fazer.LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT !!!


bought it near oxford and i live in ramsgate ,kent so got to know it a bit on the way home,but the only poor thing about it are the headluights (already read some old posts on here about the headlight mods )
although im restricted to it being 33hp as i passed test on 125 cc the fazer still seems bloody fast -though im not pushing the bike at all hard
so there you have it ,-hopefully i will learn all the tips and mods you guys have on this forum and hope soon to have some input as well
cheers

[bludclot]

congratulations. i don't even know what a mod 2 test is and why you have to be restricted, but sounds like you're well on the way to an unrestricted licence anyways....


there's various wisdom on bulbs, but the plus side of not having great headlights is that it will slow you down at night... !


i'm guessing that right about now you are somewhere near your most vulnerable - just passed test and out on a bigger bike. did anyone tell you to keep your head up and chin pointed round all corners and to look through the bend at where you want the bike to go? nobody told me when i passed my direct access, it was a revelation when i started doing it!

[Dave48]

Well done on passing test. Big difference between 125 & even a restricted 600. Dont know how restrictor works on your machine but daresay youve already noticed big difference in acceleration(throttle response),weight & brakes! Cornering will feel better with a fatter rear tyre especially low speed manoeuvres. Practice smooth use of controls, think & look ahead. Give yourself time & watch out for dumb f***s   Enjoy

[phillywilly]

hi guys and thanks for replys , tho perhaps i should have added that im 48 and had mopeds , super dreams (remember them ) and various 125,s going back to 1980 - bloody hell that makes you feel old !!!!but never had the time or passion to go for bike test -till now and boy oh boy , wish i did it years ago     absollutely LOVE the fazer -even restricted .
this mid life crisis sure has got something to answer to !!!

[GringoRojo]

Well done and welcome. With the restricted bike you will lose a lot of top end but should still see 80 on a good day (eventually). Acceleration is still like a reasonably sport car tho, so no slouch. Big benefit is big bike weight, handling, braking, and let's you (re)learn how to ride, planning your route through traffic, observation etc. Then after two years remove the restrictors and woosh you have a "new" bike that will hit 140.
Lights? What reg is it? Square lights are crap, but HIDs might work - do a search.
Have fun.

[Grandma]

hi guys and thanks for replys , tho perhaps i should have added that im 48 and had mopeds , super dreams (remember them ) and various 125,s going back to 1980 - bloody hell that makes you feel old !!!!but never had the time or passion to go for bike test -till now and boy oh boy , wish i did it years ago     absollutely LOVE the fazer -even restricted .
this mid life crisis sure has got something to answer to !!!
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Welcome to a whole new world! I am near Sevenoaks, but will be along to Ramsgate for the sand racing on 20th/21st October, went last year and also Margate in March and it was huge fun and FREE!
[/size][/color]Usually go to Le Touquet too, but snow stopped play this year[/font]

[phillywilly]

thanks for the replys,   gringorojo yes they are two square/rectangle headlights on a w plate - 2000 and frankly they are dangerous can anyone recomend a 30 % brighter bulb or what have you ,also is it worth doing the headlight mod ?

[JayB]

Welcome mate and congratulations on the test, bet you love it!   
 
Worth £20 spend or so on 'Osram' Nightbreaker or Silverstar bulbs - plenty on ebay.
 
 

[Fatherbiker]

Hi mate from another newbe. On the market there is something called an HID kit. This boosts the light output up hugely! The kits vary in cost but have a look on evilbay as they are available and fairly easily fitted. I am an ex 1200 Bandit rider who came a cropper when the bloody thing fell on my right leg breaking both bones and putting me out of work. The Fazer was esential for me as it was still 95 bhp and 40 kilo lighter than my bandit. I am 53 and came back to biking 8 years ago and never had an accident. Welcome mate. Fatherbiker.