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Re: How long have you been riding - fazersharp - 04-10-15
(03-10-15, 06:04 PM)Tangoman link Wrote:30 years on and off, GP100, to start several Suzuki's couple of Triumph's a Honda and a very slow project ZX400c2 Kawasaki and this is my second Yamaha, will so one of the best bikes I have owned
Just over 30 years ago when I was 17 I started with and passed my test on a Suzuki GP 125 (you had to be at least 17 for the 125 ) rode that for 4 years then had a long break from bikes whilst life got in the way, and started riding again 17 years ago with two more bikes and had the same fzs600 for 14 years.
So total bikes 21 years
Here is the 125
Re: How long have you been riding - fazersharp - 04-10-15
(04-10-15, 10:11 AM)His Dudeness link Wrote:All this is telling us is the Fazer is a bike for OAPsNope --- its telling us that after many years experience the fazer is the best
Re: How long have you been riding - darrsi - 04-10-15
(04-10-15, 10:11 AM)His Dudeness link Wrote:All this is telling us is the Fazer is a bike for OAPs
:rollin :rollin :rollin
Re: How long have you been riding - Mick-H - 04-10-15
(04-10-15, 12:06 PM)fazersharp link Wrote:[quote author=His Dudeness link=topic=18404.msg212139#msg212139 date=1443949866]Nope --- its telling us that after many years experience the fazer is the best
All this is telling us is the Fazer is a bike for OAPs
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Have to agree, like many others I've had quite a few bikes, even thought I'd got my dream bike when I bought a VFR750 many years ago but then I found out it had been a cat C and decided to get rid and buy myself a new bike I narrowed it down to a Fazer 1000 or a Fazer 1000 as I didn't fancy the new vtec.
I kept that Fazer for 6 years, the longest I've ever kept a bike but then for some strange reason I wanted a change and ended up with several different bikes over the next few years, not one of them could match the Fazer so eventually I did the right thing and bought another.
I've now had my bike for coming up for 2 years and I'll never part with it.
Re: How long have you been riding - unfazed - 04-10-15
(04-10-15, 10:11 AM)His Dudeness link Wrote:All this is telling us is the Fazer is a bike for OAPs
No, it is telling you that with all that experience under their belts, that the fazer is the best do it all bike out there with something to suit all ages :eek
Something that you young lads are just discovering :lol
It is one or all of the following:
Every day bike
Sunday only bike
Track day bike
Touring bike
Fun bike
:thumbup
Re: How long have you been riding - limax2 - 04-10-15
Another in the wrinkly club here. 55 years riding motorcycles. First bike 650cc BSA Gold Flash. No restrictions on what you could ride and basic training no invented back then. Just needed a provisional licence and insurance and the world was your lobster.
Re: How long have you been riding - BBROWN1664 - 04-10-15
Entry level?
I started riding when I was 14. On the road at 16 and worked up through 250's, 500's, 750's and an FZR1000 before going for a Fazer. 0-60 it is as quick as the FZR. 60-100 its not far behind either. Above that I try to avoid these days.
I had been riding on the road for 15 years when I got the FZS600. 15 years on I have a CBF1000 because it feels like the FZS to ride.
Re: How long have you been riding - Jamieg285 - 05-10-15
Totally mis-read the question before I voted, so I've screwed your results :evil
Rode between 16-22, moving up from 50cc DT50, 125 KDX, 250 KLX (shocking bike), then to RF 600. Came back to it 4 years ago with a boxeye, upgrade to a fox this year.
Re: How long have you been riding - Dave48 - 05-10-15
Started riding 50 years ago. Passed bike test 1966(bit of a joke that!) Lost count of how many different scooters,mopeds,bikes ridden over the years but the FZS 600 & FZS 1000 feature in my top 3 all time favourites.
Re: How long have you been riding - alan sherman - 05-10-15
I got my Fazer as my third bike when I was 24. It was big enough, but wouldn't kill me on insurance. It was a good compromise of practical whilst also fun. I hankered after other bikes but always got stuck when thinking how they would be better overall than the Fazer.
I still have it, it is about to turn 15.
Re: How long have you been riding - Deefer666 - 05-10-15
Riding - 37 years
On the road - 29 years
Legally on the road - 27 years
On a full license - 25 years
Now I feel farkin old!
Re: How long have you been riding - tom - 05-10-15
Been riding bikes for 47years been on the fazer 600 for 2years now it's a lot easier on the old joints
Re: How long have you been riding - stevierst - 06-10-15
Christ, I feel like a baby on here! The smell of mothballs and linament oil is getting overwhelming!
Started riding at 30, which means I've only been riding 13 years, however I've done probably in excess of 1/4 million miles in that time. More than most do on two wheels in a lifetime.
I always said I'd never own the same machine, car or bike more than once unless it's exceptional. I've had 3 boxeyes, covering about 100k on them overall. It just goes to show that they are indeed exceptional!
Also had a gen 1, and gen 2 thou which were good machines. Also had a dozen other bikes which have never been anywhere close to the Fazer.
I've always said about the Fazer 600 that it's the only bike you'll ever need, but not the only bike you'll ever want.
Re: How long have you been riding - unfazed - 06-10-15
(06-10-15, 10:41 AM)stevierst link Wrote:Christ, I feel like a baby on here! The smell of mothballs and linament oil is getting overwhelming!
Started riding at 30, which means I've only been riding 13 years, however I've done probably in excess of 1/4 million miles in that time. More than most do on two wheels in a lifetime.
I always said I'd never own the same machine, car or bike more than once unless it's exceptional. I've had 3 boxeyes, covering about 100k on them overall. It just goes to show that they are indeed exceptional!
Also had a gen 1, and gen 2 thou which were good machines. Also had a dozen other bikes which have never been anywhere close to the Fazer.
I've always said about the Fazer 600 that it's the only bike you'll ever need, but not the only bike you'll ever want.
Always remember
Old age and treachery will always beat youth and enthusiasm :lol :lol
Re: How long have you been riding - esetest - 06-10-15
On and off since I was 16 I am now 50.
Re: How long have you been riding - Just Fazered - 06-10-15
Since 1973 on a Honda ped (FSI-E sold out), then passed test on a new Yam RD250 (pear shaped tank), then bought a new Suzuki GT750B. Wonderful bike.
Way too many bikes in between up to current Fazer 1000, which is a great all rounder, but notable was an original detuned Suzuki Hyabusa (soooo much fun once rear tyre is warmed up
), original R1, Loads of 3 cylinder Triumphs, a few Aprilia RSV1000s, Loads of Honda 750s. Kawasaki GPZ900s, BMW Boxer K75 (awful bike, quickly sold on). Suzuki GSX-F1100 EFE (Yuck - sold it after 2 days). Yamaha 1000 eggs up and many others!!With fingers crossed, never had a bad off and long may it continue.
I cover a stupidly low mileage nowadays - partly because I work from home, but I always need a bike in my garage. It's part of my DNA by now :lol
Enjoy your biking
Re: How long have you been riding - Hogi - 16-10-15
Started on mates and brothers bikes in the early seventies but it was easier to pull birds with a car!
Came back to biking during a mid life crisis, age 40. Fazer 600 to start as it was the best middleweight there was (is?). But it had to be spanked to keep up with my mates and after a few years traded up to Fazer 1000 which has over 35k showing but still polishes up like a good'un. Although I've got money saved to chop her in, after hundreds of hours fancying this that and the other, I can't think of anything that would give me the same all round capability as mine.
I've heard that older boys than me are returning to the 600. Lighter, nippy and does what it says on the tin. Maybe that's me in a few more years, when arthritis kicks in!!
Re: How long have you been riding - S Baker - 16-10-15
Been riding 55 years, rode all sorts, started out on BSA's and Triumph's. Had the FZS600 for last 12 years, and love it to bits.Last bike before the Faz was a VFR,-the Faz is better!Cant honestly think of any bike Ive rode that comes close to the Fazer as the best do-it-all bike ever!
Re: How long have you been riding - Oldgit - 17-10-15
hate to say it but 51 years, passed me test in 1966--when the examiner walked beside you for the low speed balance and manoeuvrability test--Halcyon Days. Oldgit.
Re: How long have you been riding - Nebuchernezzer - 18-10-15
Ah makes me feel so young this topic! Most forums I'm on these days (cars) make me feel so old even though I'm only 34.
Had my Fazer about a year, had my full lisence about 5ish years perhaps, L's and P's for a few years before that (Australian system) but I never had a full time road bike, lisence was just to get the Ktm to the bush really.
Got the fazer cos me and a mate picked up a written off one on ebay and used it as a track bike for a few years, saw one come up nearby when I was after a commuter a year or so ago so I have a road one now. They are rare here in Oz but does what it says on the tin and does it well for minimal cash monies.