(06-08-13, 10:32 PM)nick crisp link Wrote: [quote author=ChristoT link=topic=9259.msg92848#msg92848 date=1375823931]
[quote author=nick crisp link=topic=9259.msg92829#msg92829 date=1375820512]
Ah gawd yes - I forgot about 2 strokes! Another tuned 350 p/valve for kicks! I won't have any more 750 H2s though - too fragile even as standard, and lethal when tuned! Oh, but good nick p/valves are stupid money these days, otherwise I'd be sorely tempted. Stephens stage 3, Stephens/Lomas pipes, some nice light reeds with the stops opened out a little, put some decent suspenders on = major grin factor! I'm not too old to be a hooligan again, y'know! :lol

(06-08-13, 12:04 AM)Hogi link Wrote: As thread says, I've been a happy Fazer FZS1000 owner for 5 years, put 20,000 miles on her all round N-E and Scotland. The good bits - she's quick enough, fast enough (there's a difference) and stage 1 Ivanised. She tours and scratches, I get over 200 miles to a tank, all day comfortable for me anyway, takes panniers and soft baggage no problem.  She has heated grips, double bubble, pazzo's and is sooo reliable. I've made her my own over the years with sensible add ons and nothing extreme.
 
But we all get a bit bored now and then and am thinking of a change. however I really want to avoid instantly regretting getting rid of the old girl as I could very easily stay with her for a while yet.

I've always had respect for the 1050 engined Speed triple and am lured by the promise of oceans of torque. I used to have a 885 Sprint until the nephew binned it last year, so I have an idea of what triples deliver. I'm assuming the Speed 1050 just gives a lot more! I've even come to prefer the Dame Edna version over the round headlights. But wind protection is a concern as is economy and I would have to aim for a low slung exhaust.
 
If money were no object I think the Tiger Sport is the straight replacement for the Fazer - but then I'd be looking at more exotic machinery anyway and its a bit tall. I've got a budget of around £6k inc trade in but am in no hurry. I can easily wait until next Feb when the market is flat to do a deal.
 
I would really appreciate any comments on gains and losses going the 1050 way - especially from someone who moved to/from a FZS1000 from a Speed. Alternatively I often see FZ1's under 10k miles that are £2k cheaper than the 1050, saving dosh and keeping things in the family. In both cases I'm thinking the trade off is poorer range/comfort but sportier and better suspended.

Or do I simply throw better suspension on FZS, a zaust and braided lines and keep the difference? 8)
You cannot beat a fazer thou for all round riding, reliability and stonking engine, but i think you shouldn't replace it, but buy a bike with 'loads of character'. i considered a 1050 triple, but it was no better than the fazer, so i bought a aprilia tuono v4r, as it needs to be something brilliant but different that you can take out for a couple of hundred miles and grin non stop. Ps.. i would definitely upgrade suspension and end can on the fazer as it makes it far more lively to drive.. Good luck with your choices

(06-08-13, 11:35 PM)nick crisp link Wrote: For you sir, £9995. Cheap as chips.

(06-08-13, 11:42 PM)ChristoT link Wrote: [quote author=nick crisp link=topic=9259.msg92865#msg92865 date=1375828502]
For you sir, £9995. Cheap as chips.

(06-08-13, 11:45 PM)AyJay link Wrote: You know, that's a perfectly reasonable price. How many did Suzuki make.? It wasn't many, and how many are left.  It's cheaper than all the current litre sports bikes and will only go up in value. Unless you ride it. Is that the zero miles job?


Oh, and a CBX1000 and an NR750.... if only Honda sold RC211Vs, I'd have one of those too.

(08-08-13, 10:22 AM)Hogi link Wrote: Thanks for the considered responses guys - and the not so  :b

I'm beginning to think I shouldn't go down the FZ1 route - its not gonna fit the bill, too sport focused and with different characteristics to what I'm looking for. However the prices being asked for low mileage examples are tempting when compared to same year Speed Triples - Ebay dealers have them with 5-6k miles for up to £1500 less  :eek  and that's hard to resist, the savings could be channeled into add ons like gel seat etc

Just want to avoid moving on only to return to Fazer ownership - but with a bike that needs all the things I've had done to mine that gets me back to where I am now. That's a long way round simply to stand still - but the grass is always greener.

I'm liking the thought of 2 bikes (I did have an old Sprint as well for a while) and invest in upgrades for the old girl. But I'm already running two cars and am sure the DVLA would be more than happy to increase its tax rake. The nephew may be coming back to biking so maybe we could invest in something other than the R6 he was after (over 6 feet & looking at a pocket rocket ffs  :thumbdown ) maybe a Street triple. If I can make him see sense that might be the way forward.

(08-08-13, 10:22 AM)Hogi link Wrote: Thanks for the considered responses guys - and the not so  :b

I'm beginning to think I shouldn't go down the FZ1 route - its not gonna fit the bill, too sport focused and with different characteristics to what I'm looking for. However the prices being asked for low mileage examples are tempting when compared to same year Speed Triples - Ebay dealers have them with 5-6k miles for up to £1500 less  :eek  and that's hard to resist, the savings could be channeled into add ons like gel seat etc

Just want to avoid moving on only to return to Fazer ownership - but with a bike that needs all the things I've had done to mine that gets me back to where I am now. That's a long way round simply to stand still - but the grass is always greener.

I'm liking the thought of 2 bikes (I did have an old Sprint as well for a while) and invest in upgrades for the old girl. But I'm already running two cars and am sure the DVLA would be more than happy to increase its tax rake. The nephew may be coming back to biking so maybe we could invest in something other than the R6 he was after (over 6 feet & looking at a pocket rocket ffs  :thumbdown ) maybe a Street triple. If I can make him see sense that might be the way forward.

(08-08-13, 08:58 PM)AyJay link Wrote: The grass is always greener ...

(08-08-13, 10:26 PM)Exupnut link Wrote: Arfa had dropped his bike

(08-08-13, 09:59 PM)slimwilly link Wrote: Have u tried an fzi? Or just listened to sheep?
i have a pc3 so any style or hp map can be programmed.as you say the seat can be made more comfy,mine is great as standard...do try one out for starters.mine is a great bike.i am well pleased.
Billy