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New member, new Fazer 8 - Andy_J - 27-04-15

Hi all Fazer 8 fans. I am a new member, so Hi there. I am located in Lincolnshire but originally come from North Wales.

Not joking but over the last 30 odd years I have just about owned and tried every bike going, but I never really found my holy grail of do it all bike. I have just decided that race reps were getting boring ( and my old body hated them) and I have never been into tourers or even sports tourers. But I liked the look of the Fazer 8 so decided to go to my local dealer and get a demo ride. Instantly I knew I'd found my perfect bike, balanced, powerful enough for me, smooth and comfortable. So I went out and looked for the colour I wanted deep down since my early Yam two stroke days.

Here it is: 2013 pre registered Brand spanking new. Smile

Zero miles. Well 12 on it right now. Fitted a R&G tail tidy only. Exhaust was part of the deal. Also came with standard exhaust.

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Now looking for one of these to go with it in my garage:

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Re: New member, new Fazer 8 - Smurfbud - 28-04-15

Welcome onboard Andy.

I have to admit that the anniversary colour scheme looks great. Its just a shame they brought it out approx 3 months after I bought my black one!

Anyway, enjoy your bike ...... cheers

Re: New member, new Fazer 8 - Andy_J - 28-04-15

(28-04-15, 09:43 AM)Smurfbud link Wrote: Welcome onboard Andy.

I have to admit that the anniversary colour scheme looks great. Its just a shame they brought it out approx 3 months after I bought my black one!

Anyway, enjoy your bike ...... cheers

Hi. Which scheme do you mean? Fazer or FZ8?

Re: New member, new Fazer 8 - Andy_J - 09-05-15

And now I am the proud owner of the FZ8 Anniversary model too. Brand new.

Re: New member, new Fazer 8 - slimwilly - 09-05-15

What,,you bought two ?

did you take a look at the MT-09 ?

Re: New member, new Fazer 8 - Andy_J - 11-05-15

(09-05-15, 02:17 PM)slimwilly link Wrote: What,,you bought two ?

did you take a look at the MT-09 ?

Not only did I take a look, I tested one for 4 hours. Feels like an over powered trail bike to me. I just don't like the look of them nor the riding stance. But each to their own.

I prefer a more substantial normal looking bike. :evil I love me new FZ8 too. It rides totally different to my fazer 8.

Re: New member, new Fazer 8 - farmer giles - 22-05-15

be interesting to see which one you ride more over the summer..

I love my FZ8 with the mods I have done and it turns me into a bit of a lunatic when I ride it :evil but it's such good fun..

Cant wait to get the PCIII fitted and mapped.... :eek

Re: New member, new Fazer 8 - slimwilly - 23-05-15

Good that you like them and the seating ,riding position,,i feel the same about mine, I love the set up on these bikes.My FZ1s that is, I guess its the same as the FZ8

Re: New member, new Fazer 8 - Slydermac - 04-12-15

Love that anniversary colour scheme.. very nostalgic but jeeps up with the times too. Now that it's been a while, I'd also like to know which one you prefer riding...?

Re: New member, new Fazer 8 - Andy_J - 05-12-15

(04-12-15, 11:57 PM)Slydermac link Wrote: Love that anniversary colour scheme.. very nostalgic but jeeps up with the times too. Now that it's been a while, I'd also like to know which one you prefer riding...?

Well I actually like riding my Fazer 8 due to the wind protection it has, but I prefer the FZ8 to go to my local bike meets and small run outs. A bit of a hooligan in me comes out. The FZ8 also seems to handle better for me but both are great now I have replaced the rear shock for adjustable FZ1 items. I also have a 2007 zx6r road bike that I use for trackdays and fast spins. Big Grin

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Re: New member, new Fazer 8 - Slydermac - 05-12-15

Thanks for the response. You have a nice set of bikes there, and they look great side by side like that.

Re: New member, new Fazer 8 - Andy_J - 05-12-15

(05-12-15, 02:44 PM)Slydermac link Wrote: Thanks for the response. You have a nice set of bikes there, and they look great side by side like that.

Thank you. Smile