+- Fazer Owners Club - Unofficial (https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb)
+-- Forum: Bikes, Hints'n'Tips (https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/forumdisplay.php?fid=66)
+--- Forum: Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner (https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/forumdisplay.php?fid=75)
+--- Thread: Am back (/showthread.php?tid=65012)
Re: Am back - stevierst - 18-08-13
Have you ever ridden a gen II Boxer? Its more like a comfy R1 than a mini FJ like the gen I (as I've recently heard it brilliantly described).
The tank range on the gen II is about the same as the R1, whereas the gen I is quite a bit better. Same as the seat range, gen II is better, but that doesn't mean the gen II is bad. :o
You'll find yourself thrashing the gen II a lot more, as that's what the beast makes you do >
(honestly officer, the bike made me do it)They're a Damn good machine, more for fast road scratching than touring, but perfectly capable at both if that makes any sense. You'll enjoy the twisties more on a standard gen II than a standard gen I though.
Re: Am back - boxer1 - 18-08-13
Excellant, do you own one? you ridden one? one of my mates had an 09 for a year so been grilling hum too, my concern is that the power delivery is too peaky, but it sounds a great bike to ride
Re: Am back - stevierst - 18-08-13
Yep, got a 2010 back in Nov last year. Standard they're a bit peaky, but still pretty quick. I've added a mivv can, bmc filter, modded airbox, trimmed flies, and a two brothers juicebox. It now absolutely flys!
Power comes in at about 4k, then the big hit at 7 to the redline. Its like being on my old 98 R1 but smoother power that doesn't try and kill you at every touch of throttle.
I absolutely love mine, and it just got better with every mod I did to it. Suspensions next on my list, not that it needs it, as the standard shock/forks are adequate for fast road work if your sub 15 stone. I'm just getting greedy, and I keep catching the peg blobs on the bends.
I was after a gen 1 at first, but I won't look back at one now unless I was doing a LOT more touring.
Re: Am back - boxer1 - 18-08-13
Sounds good, how peaky as standard? i tour a fair bit, so the gen 2 was perfect, the handling sounds tremendous tho
Re: Am back - stevierst - 19-08-13
Its quite progressive really. I was a bit shocked when I rode it and the bottom end was torquey enough for me. I'd read that they were gutless at the bottom, but its not so. Its to me like a stepping stone somewhere between an R1 and the gen 1. Spot on really if your used to a sports bike. I rode a standard gen 1 first and thought it was ok, but the gen 2 felt so much better suited for me. You'll have to ride one and find out if its for you.
And when you add a few simple tuning mods it transforms a relatively useable bike into an animal! (mid range takes a pretty noticeable boost with the right map)
Re: Am back - boxer1 - 19-08-13
perfect, thats all i need to know got a deal just need to decide if i,ll take it , keep you posted
Re: Am back - stevierst - 19-08-13
Sweet! Good luck with it bud.8)
Re: Am back - slimwilly - 19-08-13
You won't look back mate, it's a brilliant bike,, just come out and try one.
It is like the gen1 , a very good all rounder, comfy riding position, very useable mid range and if them sports bikes come nosing, them give it the beans,,lol :evil , way hey ====top end is a monster waiting to be let loose.
I have ridden alongside a few Gen1s lately and they seem pretty much brothers in arms.
Billy
Re: Am back - nick crisp - 19-08-13
I personally am sure I'd be happy with either, but I've kinda "grown in" to gen 1s now. Would like to try a gen 2 though, check out riding position, handling etc. Any offers? :lol
Re: Am back - slimwilly - 19-08-13
(19-08-13, 06:53 PM)nick crisp link Wrote: I personally am sure I'd be happy with either, but I've kinda "grown in" to gen 1s now. Would like to try a gen 2 though, check out riding position, handling etc. Any offers? :lol
"NO"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i HAVE SEEN YOUR DODGY LINES TOOOOO
Re: Am back - nick crisp - 19-08-13
Only from a distance tho'... :lol
My riding style works for me...too fast into the corners, aaaaagh, lock rear brake, slide rear end, panic, wobble round and then smoothly power out as if it was all a breeze :rollin
Re: Am back - stevierst - 19-08-13
(19-08-13, 08:10 PM)slimwilly link Wrote: [quote author=nick crisp link=topic=9392.msg95374#msg95374 date=1376934827]They'd improve on a gen 2. :
"NO"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i HAVE SEEN YOUR DODGY LINES TOOOOO
Re: Am back - boxer1 - 19-08-13
Looking forward to putting the gen 2 thru its paces
keep you posted on it , arranging to pick u7p saturday
Re: Am back - boxer1 - 20-08-13
:'( Well the finance company decided they won ,t finance the bike as it was an 08 plate and said i,d have to go for a 59 plate at least , had to call the dealer and say deals off :'( will wait till spring now and go for a cash deal
determined to be on a fazer next year
Re: Am back - nick crisp - 20-08-13
(20-08-13, 10:38 PM)boxer1 link Wrote: :'( Well the finance company decided they won ,t finance the bike as it was an 08 plate and said i,d have to go for a 59 plate at least , had to call the dealer and say deals off :'( will wait till spring now and go for a cash deal
Never had that problem before, but it is a while since I went with a finance company. Got my current bike with a bank loan - work for you?
Re: Am back - boxer1 - 20-08-13
Never had that before either, yesterday it was a done deal, will keep at it,
am patient
Re: Am back - boxer1 - 02-09-13
Hi all, well my R1 is finally gone, not for a fazer though but a 2010 z1000,
was,nt what i was looking for but it waqs at a great price, got a good deal and after a test ride i was hooked, picked it up at penrith motorcycles and from there did a cross country run with four mates, three gen 1 fazers and an SV650 ( he,s now looking at a gen 1 fazer ) we went to york air museum ( recommended ) then into york for tea ( gourme burger co. ) fantastic in there then home to scotland ! 424 miles in total, first 84 on the R1 the rest on the z1000 great fun, great bike, will post a few pics , will stay on forum as am a fazer fan
Re: Am back - boxer1 - 02-09-13
A few pics of saturdays epic run
Re: Am back - boxer1 - 02-09-13
The fazer crew, mine the white silver Z1000
Re: Am back - budgiemurray - 02-09-13
Mines is the fourth in. Silver 05 thou.. Bike cam footage between penrith and york aint bad either..
Budgie