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Hello Pontypool Foccer - just bought FZ8 Fazer, touring screen and akrapovic. - Fatwasp - 18-06-13 My biking journey so far... [/size]From sunny south Wales just outside of Pontypool: [/size]BMWR1150R - ok but too heavy [/size]CBR600F - loved it....written off by dizzy cow roughly from behind [/size]Aprilia Futura RSV1000 - loved it.... flimsy plastics crap wiring great motor [/size]FZ1 Fazer (2008) - bought new, loved it but too thirsty, fantastic fit and finish [/size]XJR6 Diversion (2010) - fun, economical but not enough torque and a bit light-weight [/size]GSXR750R - absolutely brilliant but brought out the inner lunatic, thirsty and below average build quality [/size]FZ8 Fazer (2013) akrapovic - got there in the end!!!! [/size]So, seven bikes later and I've actually arrived at the right bike for me. I was initially put off my luke warm reviews and the thought of castrating a FZ1 seemed all wrong. However, I popped in to South Wales Superbikes and was persuaded to take the demonstrator out for a blast in the pissing rain at the weekend. It was a revelation -  nimble but stable and offering all of the advantages of my much missed FZ1 without the disadvantages. I sold the FZ1 because the performance whilst stunning was only accessible at license shredding speeds. Below the ton I found that it was very thirsty and I was spending a fortune on tyres. The FZ8 is the best kept secret in biking... I have been looking at the Triumph Street Triple but found it too be a bit delicate and lacking presence. I'm really glad to be back on a Fazer... [/size] [/size]I'm sure the new Yamaha triple will be special - but I rather like the idea of being in an exclusive club of FZ8 enthusiasts for the forseable. [/size] [/size] Re: Hello Pontypool Foccer - just bought FZ8 Fazer, touring screen and akrapovic. - taylor - 18-06-13 hello, pooler pooler, me just down the road, welcome m8ty, me on a 600 fzs learning the trade, wrote about 7 bikes off but that was years ago. just getting back in to it. Re: Hello Pontypool Foccer - just bought FZ8 Fazer, touring screen and akrapovic. - noggythenog - 19-06-13 Welcome Mr Wasp,always good to have another welsh resident in the club,hardly any members in the south west though although i have seen a few out & about. Ive only had my 600 a year & i absolutely love it but i do think the fz8 be the perfect compromise for me if i ever upgraded in terms of age. Im sure i read somewhere that the fz8 is very popular on the continent & it seems that yamaha intend to keep making it so although not too common in the uk it is a success. If you havent seen it yet theres the option to stick your location on the members map,handy for ride outs.if your mates are ever abscent & you fancy a rideout theres also an events & meets section.im up for seeing some more good welsh routes as im not originally from these parts. Anyway enjoy the site, & love thy  :faz 8) 8) 8) Re: Hello Pontypool Foccer - just bought FZ8 Fazer, touring screen and akrapovic. - slimwilly - 20-06-13 Well done on your choice, hope it works out, i guess that when fellow fz8 riders read this they will come in their pants and want to kiss you :lol They don't get much news on the site (yet) but will. Billy Re: Hello Pontypool Foccer - just bought FZ8 Fazer, touring screen and akrapovic. - Fatwasp - 21-06-13 Thanks for the warm welcome folks, very much appreciated. Picked up the bike yesterday so doing a bit of gentle running-in. The Akrapovics are tasty without being overly raucous!! I'm well chuffed and up for a scratch with local valley dwellers. Cheers!! :evil Re: Hello Pontypool Foccer - just bought FZ8 Fazer, touring screen and akrapovic. - Soapy - 22-06-13 Welcome  from a recent newbie. Only been here a short time and found that the folks are friendly and full of good advice. Picture of new bike please. Re: Hello Pontypool Foccer - just bought FZ8 Fazer, touring screen and akrapovic. - hawkeye - 04-07-13 Welcome Im just up the road from you , bought my 07 fz6s2 new and just coming on 20,000 miles now ,do a photo of your FZ8 when you get chance and some details up , Im very interested in this bike being between the two , are Superbikes doing range of colours or limited  ? Re: Hello Pontypool Foccer - just bought FZ8 Fazer, touring screen and akrapovic. - Fatwasp - 04-07-13 Hi mate, Have a look at the Fazer 8 thread, I've posted a picture on there. I really wanted a black Fazer 8 so went for a deal on a 2011 model which they were looking to clear. They have various options. I was tempted by a 2013 unfaired in black and white but a test ride convinced me that I need a fairing for the daily commute. They have a demonstrator in white with an Akrapovic can which I test rode. The free breathing pipe releases a decent chunk of mid range, sounds great and pops and bangs on the over-run.... lovely!! They have the full range of colours. Go down and see Dave... say that Scott sent you. I'm really pleased with it. My brother in law has a fazer6 which is great fun. I find that I don't have to work quite as hard as him on the 800. I don't miss my FZ1 and haven't really wound the FZ8 up yet as I'm still running it in. Good luck, great weekend for a test ride let me know how you get on. Re: Hello Pontypool Foccer - just bought FZ8 Fazer, touring screen and akrapovic. - hawkeye - 04-07-13 Im away this weekend - Cardigan in my VW camper , was out on my Fazer last weekend , I love em both bikes and Campers so have to alternate  :lol  i always go for faired bike by choice ,naked is great on still day in good weather but love my touring , done N.Wales ,Liverpool three times now , Paignton bike weekend  , done a few w/e camps too in the tent ,love N.wales ,mid Wales I do on a day ride out,pretty leisurely now but still enjoy the nights out ,done Poole bike night too found great hotel for bikers ,he even laid on a barby  :lol  for us.