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Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - sinto607276 - 14-04-15
(14-04-15, 07:21 PM)unfazed link Wrote: Go wash out your mouth with salt and get on you knees and pray for forgiveness, comparing the beloved Fazer 600 to an Escort or Focus :eek :eek :eekLol
nope, it's a bike that's like them in the car world,
it's laughed at from people that don't have them,
it also just fits in to normal day to day use but can be modified, tuned and still look like 'normal' to the naked eye.
And yes I've had escorts (not the ones you've had lol) and focuses so I stand by my comments :rollin
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - darrsi - 14-04-15
(14-04-15, 07:21 PM)unfazed link Wrote: Go wash out your mouth with salt and get on you knees and pray for forgiveness, comparing the beloved Fazer 600 to an Escort or Focus :eek :eek :eek
:rollin :rollin :rollin
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - darrsi - 14-04-15
(14-04-15, 06:54 PM)Yamazer-92 link Wrote: I bought mine when I was 19 and had it restricted for a year. Was awesome especially coming from a restricted GS500. I've done loads to mine, looks very different and has grown and upgraded with me along with my riding I would like to think. I would strongly recommend a bike safe course if it's your first big bike, they're pretty cheap and just keeps you that bit more aware of the dangers of the road and what having a powerful bike can mean. Police riders were really helpful and totally sound as well which has made me respect them a lot more.
Mostly though you will be having an awesome time I'm sure and they are truly excellent bikes. I must admit I'm always lusting after all kinds of weird stuff, currently my urge is a TL1000r but every time I go out I just think "I chose wisely, excellent bike". I did try and sell it once and am quite glad I was unsuccessful, for my budget I don't think I could have a better all round machine. I have a lot of good memories on this bike; first bike I ground pegs with, first bike I toured on (not been abroad yet but maybe one day), first bike I've serviced and did fairly substantial mechanics on, first bike I did 100 (kph) on however my favourite memory is the day I whacked out the restrictors and gave it its first handful on a big straight in second. Literally was a WOWZAAAAA moment and still is now, I barely get the chance so it still makes me smile and never gets old. My Dad's SV headlight just slowly fading in my mirror and imagining the quiet "bollocks" mumbled in his helmet still makes me chuckle.
Do a lot of research about good/bad points if you ever feel like scratching that itch with a TL1000R.
For years I always wanted the TL1000S but it just never happened, but after reading about them both recently they can be hard work.
The R was meant to be the ironed out version of the manic S, but it still had issues.
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - Yamazer-92 - 14-04-15
Don't want to hijack his thread darrsi, but yeah I've read about some of their "quirks". I have always loved the SRAD suzuki sport bike shape and never heard of the TL until I saw one a few weeks ago, in a multi storey. Got talking to the guy and he started it up, full yoshi exhaust.... I messed myself. Big time. It's just a dream anyway, something to ponder along with all my other ponderings if I ever get the job I want. I'll probably never get rid of the FZS though if possible.
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - Kepha - 14-04-15
Don't worry too much about hijacking the thread, I think I've said about all there is to say until I get my fzs. It fills me with confidence that so many people here have such good things to say about the bike. I was originally going to go for a Honda hornet but I went for the fzs in the end of course though I do love the look of the hornet 600.
I must admit I'm not a big fan of suzuki, though I haven't looked at them much. A lot of friends recommended I look at the sv650 but it didn't really float my boat.
Trying not to make too much of a tw*t of myself after already doing so throughout this thread. I only went and lost my 125 keys today... So I've been stressing all day looking for them and they are nowhere to be seen. I hope they crop up tomorrow and my bike doesn't go mysteriously missing in the meantime. Not really sure what my options are if I don't find them as the key I lost was my only key (spare key was left with my parents for safe keeping but they upon phoning them today they claim they lost it during a house move... Fantastic).
So much for saying I have nothing better to worry about. :eek
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - sinto607276 - 14-04-15
(14-04-15, 10:24 PM)Kepha link Wrote: "upon phoning them today they claim they lost it during a house move... Fantastic"Hope they told you where they've moved to :rollin
(14-04-15, 10:24 PM)Kepha link Wrote: So much for saying I have nothing better to worry about. :eekWhat you got to worry about?
Get out on your new bike and leave your worries behind you. Deal with other stuff another time lol
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - Kepha - 14-04-15
(14-04-15, 11:21 PM)sinto607276 link Wrote: Hope they told you where they've moved to :rollin
Yea I know where they are don't worry
just not the key! I'm going to look a little funny getting a taxi to my DAS in full motorcycle gear if I can't find my keys.
I have a buyer lined up for the 125 as well but won't be much good to them without the keys either... Heh.
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - Frosties - 15-04-15
(14-04-15, 11:21 PM)sinto607276 link Wrote: [quote author=Kepha link=topic=16579.msg191370#msg191370 date=1429046660]Hope they told you where they've moved to :rollin
"upon phoning them today they claim they lost it during a house move... Fantastic"
(14-04-15, 10:24 PM)Kepha link Wrote: So much for saying I have nothing better to worry about. :eekWhat you got to worry about?
Get out on your new bike and leave your worries behind you. Deal with other stuff another time lol
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:groan
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - darrsi - 15-04-15
(14-04-15, 10:06 PM)Yamazer-92 link Wrote: Don't want to hijack his thread darrsi, but yeah I've read about some of their "quirks". I have always loved the SRAD suzuki sport bike shape and never heard of the TL until I saw one a few weeks ago, in a multi storey. Got talking to the guy and he started it up, full yoshi exhaust.... I messed myself. Big time. It's just a dream anyway, something to ponder along with all my other ponderings if I ever get the job I want. I'll probably never get rid of the FZS though if possible.
I remember around the same time these were popular you also had the Honda VTR1000 Firestorm as well.
Was following one down the Kings Road in Chelsea years ago, and i dunno what after market exhaust he had on but it was just the best sound ever. :b
But again, things like the 16 litre fuel tank can put me right off, that's just ridiculous.
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - Yamazer-92 - 15-04-15
Yeah Firestorm's are awesome too but I think the TL in the R form looks so nice which is big praise from someone not too keen on sports bikes. Like you say though, tiny fuel tanks and thirsty engines are a let down. I don't often fill my Fazers tank, usually spend about a tenner but its nice to know when I do I can get 200 miles. My best record ever was 225 2 up in Wales although that was pushing it! I have the 18L tank I think, but yeah spending however much on 17L of fuel to do about 110 miles would get annoying especially when you're stuck behind a tractor or awful driver on solid double white lines and have to sit there at 25mph which seems like about every single ride these days.
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - darrsi - 15-04-15
(15-04-15, 06:00 PM)Yamazer-92 link Wrote: Yeah Firestorm's are awesome too but I think the TL in the R form looks so nice which is big praise from someone not too keen on sports bikes. Like you say though, tiny fuel tanks and thirsty engines are a let down. I don't often fill my Fazers tank, usually spend about a tenner but its nice to know when I do I can get 200 miles. My best record ever was 225 2 up in Wales although that was pushing it! I have the 18L tank I think, but yeah spending however much on 17L of fuel to do about 110 miles would get annoying especially when you're stuck behind a tractor or awful driver on solid double white lines and have to sit there at 25mph which seems like about every single ride these days.
Strangely enough, about 2 hours after writing my post this morning I was outside my work and a Firestorm slowly went past in front of me!
You have a 20 litre tank.
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - Kepha - 18-04-15
Sooo, a short update. 125 keys are sorted. I got the key code from the dealer and got 2 new keys cut. Ironically found my key 15 minutes after getting home from collecting the new keys so now I have 3... No harm though as it can't hurt to have spares.
Did my first day of my DAS today. 7 hours on a Honda cbf600 and I am now exhausted. Riding that bike was a genuine pleasure and I am now even more excited to pass and get my fzs, it was even more enjoyable than I ever imagined.
Riding my 125 home on the 35min journey after experiencing the 600 was less fun though... It felt like a toy and really put into perspective just how small it is.
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - sinto607276 - 18-04-15
Well done you for passing :-)
Now the fun begins lol
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - Tubz1983 - 19-04-15
If it were me and it had been sitting sorn for a while, id change oil oil filter air filter sparks, service brakes, check the chain. possibly drain the fuel tank.
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - unfazed - 19-04-15
(18-04-15, 09:59 PM)Kepha link Wrote: Sooo, a short update. 125 keys are sorted. I got the key code from the dealer and got 2 new keys cut. Ironically found my key 15 minutes after getting home from collecting the new keys so now I have 3... No harm though as it can't hurt to have spares.
Did my first day of my DAS today. 7 hours on a Honda cbf600 and I am now exhausted. Riding that bike was a genuine pleasure and I am now even more excited to pass and get my fzs, it was even more enjoyable than I ever imagined.
Riding my 125 home on the 35min journey after experiencing the 600 was less fun though... It felt like a toy and really put into perspective just how small it is.
ONLY A WEEK TO GO
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - His Dudeness - 19-04-15
(19-04-15, 08:25 AM)Tubz1983 link Wrote: If it were me and it had been sitting sorn for a while, id change oil oil filter air filter sparks, service brakes, check the chain. possibly drain the fuel tank.
I agree
I always give a new set of wheels a full going over when I get my hands on it. You know for sure where you stand with it then and you know it's running as well as it possibly can. To add to your list I'd grease all the bearings and linkages and oil cables.
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - Kepha - 19-04-15
(19-04-15, 08:25 AM)Tubz1983 link Wrote: If it were me and it had been sitting sorn for a while, id change oil oil filter air filter sparks, service brakes, check the chain. possibly drain the fuel tank.
She had hed MOT on Friday, needs the fork seals replaced. Booked her in for a service a week tomorrow. £300 pays for a full service including oil change etc and new fork seals. Should be pretty safe to ride after all that and then I will look at any future work I can do myself.
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - Frosties - 19-04-15
(18-04-15, 10:08 PM)sinto link Wrote: Well done you for passing :-)
Now the fun begins lol
As above fella, many congrats on passing. :woot
This is going to be one long week but also good advice to give it a going over before you take it out. One day won't hurt after it gives you the satisfaction you've checked/had it all checked. Have fun and keep us posted :thumbup
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - the voices - 24-04-15
no mods for six months, spend the dosh on fuel and good protective gear and enjoy it.
Re: First post, first big bike, 01 FZS600 - sinto607276 - 24-04-15
So kepha, how's the bike?