Well, after a week of anticipation and exitement at the thought of getting a new FZ8, unfortunately it didn't happen. I had put a returnable deposit on the last blue FZ8-N to hold it until I had test ridden it. I covered motorways, twisties and town work but when I got off, and thought about the ride, I've got to say it was really quite an anti climax. Dont get me wrong, I wrang its neck in certain places where I could, and it was quite quick too, handled ok and was fairly comfortable but it just lacked something.
I didn't get that big silly grin that I normally get after a good blat. The difference between the FZ8 and my little FZS600 is, in my opinion not worth the extra money each month. And for those reasons I will not be parting with any cash.
However, I am booked up for a test ride on the FZ1-N next weekend and am looking forward to that, I hope I get the grin factor this time around.  :rolleyes

Aberdare Motorcycle Club present the "Sheep Alley Rally".


http://www.facebook.com/events/124720274314258/




2 nights of beer, bands and bikes.


Located in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons just 5 minutes from fabulous biking heaven.


Live music Friday and Saturday nights, Blind Ambition, Smash Alley, Slackjaw Rock, High Voltage (South Wales finest AC/DC tribute).

Marquee, bar. Cans only £1[size=78%] [/size]


£15 weekend camping (pre-book only). Cars £10 parking by prior arrangement and with good reason.


This promises to be one of the best rallies this season. Donations will be made to MAG and NABD.


For tickets please call;

Mike: 07894092222
Phil: 07796991941
Mark: 07956814265
Kev: 01685 889078 / 07932629060  (The Little Hairy Welshman)

Me and me trust Beemer 'explored' the road south from Dalmellington to Ayr on Friday...shitty weather kept the pilgrims off the road...bloody hell! if it wasn't for the piss poor surface in places...what a hoot! ....airborne in places..pos and neg camber twisties..I shall bring a bike at some juncture and get proper acquainted!
Thank you Ayrshire

If anybody is interested,  I've found this site for free workshop manual download.

www.carlsalter.com

I got the Fazer 600 '98 and I think there is a 2000 one. Loads of other bikes too.
Well worth a look

my gen 1 is emitting a loud and very worrying engine rattle from cold start but largely disappears when the engine is warm.

any ideas guys?

p.s. bike only has a mere 132k on the clock!

Hi guys and gals just wondering if anyone have replaced there speedo. Drive unit. He so how difficult. is it.

Thanks
Markd

Have had my fazer for six years,was fully montied by mike several years ago included in the mod was mikes old blue flame can i still grin every ride even after all these years of ownership

Sunny skies, dry roads and a good ride wiv me mates from Chepstow > Abergavenny > Brecon > Cardiff.....good times! Shame about the salt though!

Took out the FZ1 which hasn't seen daylight for over a month, I forget how much of a fecking rip snorting animal it is when i'm feeling frisky....love it 

Hi, I don't tend to push my fazer too hard, but sometimes like to get the revs up. Just for fun.


I wondered if it does the bike any harm to operate at high revs?


Thanks in advance for any tips.

... of me Julie with new SP end can and Renthal's.