New member, new Fazer 8

[Andy_J]

Hi all Fazer 8 fans. I am a new member, so Hi there.  I am located in Lincolnshire but originally come from North Wales.


Not joking but over the last 30 odd years I have just about owned and tried every bike going, but I never really found my holy grail of do it all bike.  I have just decided that race reps were getting boring ( and my old body hated them) and I have never been into tourers or even sports tourers.  But I liked the look of the Fazer 8 so decided to go to my local dealer and get a demo ride.  Instantly I knew I'd found my perfect bike, balanced, powerful enough for me, smooth and comfortable.  So I went out and looked for the colour I wanted deep down since my early Yam two stroke days.


Here it is: 2013 pre registered Brand spanking new.    Zero miles.  Well 12 on it right now. Fitted a R&G tail tidy only.  Exhaust was part of the deal.  Also came with standard exhaust.













Now looking for one of these to go with it in my garage:

[Smurfbud]

Welcome onboard Andy.

I have to admit that the anniversary colour scheme looks great. Its just a shame they brought it out approx 3 months after I bought my black one!

Anyway, enjoy your bike ...... cheers

[Andy_J]

Welcome onboard Andy.

I have to admit that the anniversary colour scheme looks great. Its just a shame they brought it out approx 3 months after I bought my black one!

Anyway, enjoy your bike ...... cheers

Hi.  Which scheme do you mean?  Fazer or FZ8?

[Andy_J]

And now I am the proud owner of the FZ8 Anniversary model too.  Brand new.

[slimwilly]

What,,you bought two ?

did you take a look at the MT-09 ?

[Andy_J]

What,,you bought two ?

did you take a look at the MT-09 ?

Not only did I take a look, I tested one for 4 hours.  Feels like an over powered trail bike to me.  I just don't like the look of them nor the riding stance.  But each to their own.


I prefer a more substantial normal looking bike.    I love me new FZ8 too.  It rides totally different to my fazer 8.

[farmer giles]

be interesting to see which one you ride more over the summer..

I love my FZ8 with the mods I have done and it turns me into a bit of a lunatic when I ride it    but it's such good fun..

Cant wait to get the PCIII fitted and mapped....   

[slimwilly]

Good that you like them and the seating ,riding position,,i feel the same about mine, I love the set up on these bikes.My FZ1s that is, I guess its the same as the FZ8

[Slydermac]

Love that anniversary colour scheme..  very nostalgic but  jeeps up with the times too. Now that it's been a while, I'd also like to know which one you prefer riding...?

[Andy_J]

Love that anniversary colour scheme..  very nostalgic but  jeeps up with the times too. Now that it's been a while, I'd also like to know which one you prefer riding...?

Well I actually like riding my Fazer 8 due to the wind protection it has, but I prefer the FZ8 to go to my local bike meets and small run outs.  A bit of a hooligan in me comes out.  The FZ8 also seems to handle better for me but both are great now I have replaced the rear shock for adjustable FZ1 items.  I also have a 2007 zx6r road bike that I use for trackdays and fast spins. 

[Slydermac]

Thanks for the response. You have a nice set of bikes there, and they look great side by side like that. 

[Andy_J]

Thanks for the response. You have a nice set of bikes there, and they look great side by side like that.

Thank you.