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Hello from London - TomS_ - 19-07-15

Hi Everyone,

First time rider (man I should have done this earlier!), and first time FZS600 owner.

I did all of my training and tests (completed direct access within the last month) on a FZS600, and loved it so much I decided to buy one. So far Im loving it, its everything I imagined it would be.  Smile

Myself and a couple of friends all got our licenses in preparation for a 3 day tour we did of Wales, we started down near Exeter and rode through the Brecon Beacons out to the coast and up to Snowdonia and back down again through the middle. That was one of the most incredible experiences of my life with amazing scenery and good times. Sure beat working!  :lol

Unfortunately I didnt do that on my Fazer, we had rented bikes. My original plan to was to buy after the trip, but a mint condition Fazer became available just before the trip and I just had to have it, so I bought it and then took off for the trip. On the trip I rode a Kawasaki Versys 650.

I live in London, so planning on using this to commute to work a couple of days out of each week, rather than sitting on the tube. I tried this out last week and I think I saved about 15 minutes until I took a wrong turn and ended up going through the Blackwall tunnel, which after doubling back I think ate up any advantage I managed to create. On the way back there was quite a massive traffic jam, and filtering through that was a blast, although I took it quite slow since Im new to all of this - I had to get out of the way of a few more experienced riders a couple of times.  Smile

Looking forward to more riding in what ever is left of summer here (Im originally from Australia)!

Re: Hello from London - Val - 20-07-15

Welcome to the forum Tom and enjoy your Fazer!

:useless

Do not be put off the weather, the winter is warm here. Compared to Canada  :lol

You can ride in the winter too, you are gonna need muffs:

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Re: Hello from London - TomS_ - 22-07-15

Ive got jeans and a jacket with 2 extra liners in them, so I probably could. But not sure I would. Smile


I do need to put some more effort in to getting a decent photo of the bike.


Ive only got one so far, next to my other pride and joy:



Re: Hello from London - sinto607276 - 23-07-15

(20-07-15, 12:15 AM)Val link Wrote: you are gonna need muffs:

Geez Val, those weren't the pictures of muffs I was hoping too see :pokefun :rollin

Re: Hello from London - Val - 23-07-15

(23-07-15, 07:39 AM)sinto link Wrote: [quote author=Val link=topic=17695.msg204376#msg204376 date=1437347708]
you are gonna need muffs:

Geez Val, those weren't the pictures of muffs I was hoping too see :pokefun :rollin
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Both will warm your hands nicely in the winter Colin  :lol

Re: Hello from London - Val - 23-07-15

(22-07-15, 06:00 PM)TomS_ link Wrote: Ive got jeans and a jacket with 2 extra liners in them, so I probably could. But not sure I would. Smile


I do need to put some more effort in to getting a decent photo of the bike.


Ive only got one so far, next to my other pride and joy:

That is one sweet red bike Tom  Smile

Have you bought it privately? If you don't mind how much?

Re: Hello from London - sinto607276 - 23-07-15

(23-07-15, 01:02 PM)Val link Wrote: Both will warm your hands nicely in the winter Colin  :lol
:rollin :rollin :rollin

Re: Hello from London - TomS_ - 23-07-15

(23-07-15, 01:05 PM)Val link Wrote: That is one sweet red bike Tom  Smile

Have you bought it privately? If you don't mind how much?


Yes, bought privately. I possibly paid slightly over the odds at around £1900, but it came with a pair of panniers, spare set of tyres, and only 9400 miles on the clock. Big Grin


The condition is practically mint. Its been very well looked after, which means Ive got a challenge on my hands to try and keep it this way!


Now, if only my housemates would return the keys for the side gate I could actually go and ride the thing!!!!  :'(

Re: Hello from London - TomS_ - 01-08-15

So I went out for a ride today and took another photo which I've spruced up a little to make it pop.

(Is there a better place to post photos other than here?)

Re: Hello from London - sinto607276 - 02-08-15

(01-08-15, 11:56 PM)TomS_ link Wrote: So I went out for a ride today and took another photo which I've spruced up a little to make it pop.

(Is there a better place to post photos other than here?)
Nope, I don't think there is! You posted a pic of your bike at Silverstone, what more do you want? :rollin
(unless you take it to Knockhill, but I'm biased as that's in God's country :b )


Stunning looking bike and I don't think you've paid over the odds considering what you got with it and how well it's been looked after, as you say though, you need to keep it up to the standards already set Smile

Re: Hello from London - Val - 02-08-15

(02-08-15, 01:10 AM)sinto link Wrote: [quote author=TomS_ link=topic=17695.msg205822#msg205822 date=1438469779]
So I went out for a ride today and took another photo which I've spruced up a little to make it pop.

(Is there a better place to post photos other than here?)
Nope, I don't think there is! You posted a pic of your bike at Silverstone, what more do you want? :rollin
(unless you take it to Knockhill, but I'm biased as that's in God's country :b )


Stunning looking bike and I don't think you've paid over the odds considering what you got with it and how well it's been looked after, as you say though, you need to keep it up to the standards already set Smile
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:agree Considering the bike IMO you've got very good deal  Smile