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Goodbye it was fun while it lasted - JoeyMcEssex - 02-05-17
My time with the fazer was short but helped me realise biking was definately something an old git like me should continue to do.
So I have bought a newer bike more befitting my grey hair poor eyesight and short legs-------I know you are all thinking Harley But!!
I bought a Guzzi Breva 1100 always wanted a Guzzi but never seemed to get round to it until now.
The fazer forum is ace and having already signed on at the Guzzi one, from the pictures of members I must be one of the youngest (60)
So thanks for having me and cheerio.
Re: Goodbye it was fun while it lasted - Townhill - 02-05-17
Good luck with your guzzy but 60 is not old in biking years. I was up at a place called Caton (well known biking spot) met a guy there 82 and his mate 83 both had Hayabussy. The 82 year old guy had just changed his bike as he wanted some a little slower and sat up, he bought a Fazer 1000. The 83 year old has just turned 113 thousand miles could have been 135k not sure on his Hayabussy.
Both ride what can be described as spirited no slouches by any standard so at 60 you have plenty of time yet. Whatever bike you ride and I believe there is a make and bike for everyone as long as you enjoy just keep going :thumbup
Re: Goodbye it was fun while it lasted - JoeyMcEssex - 02-05-17
Thanks Townhill, Cheers as a commute also bike the breva is possibly a more sensible choice than a hayabusa but who knows what I will be riding next.
Two of my sons mates have bought fazer 1000 on an FZ1, one from a fazer 600, the other from a hornet 900 and it did give me food for thought but a swap deal came up and I did the dead.
Re: Goodbye it was fun while it lasted - celticdog - 03-05-17
Sad to see you go, for the late response Joey. I've always liked your posts.
Good choice with the Moto Guzzi, owning an Italian, british & Jap bike should be on everyone's bucket list. No need to be a stranger.
Re: Goodbye it was fun while it lasted - JoeyMcEssex - 04-05-17
Thank celticdog is that celtic as in race or team? as a Glaswegian it does matter haha
yes The more I think about it the craic on here is pretty good so may stay around as an honorary member on behalf of my sons two mates :lol
Re: Goodbye it was fun while it lasted - JoeyMcEssex - 04-05-17
Just to show it was a hard decision heres a pic of the new bike: I know its not a Fazer but!!
Re: Goodbye it was fun while it lasted - Shappaeye - 04-05-17
Oh my, that be pretty :eek
Re: Goodbye it was fun while it lasted - JoeyMcEssex - 04-05-17
Yep got to agree it was love at first sight I think :b
Re: Goodbye it was fun while it lasted - celticdog - 04-05-17
(04-05-17, 08:18 AM)JoeyMcEssex link Wrote: Thank celticdog is that celtic as in race or team? as a Glaswegian it does matter hahaYes, I'm originally an east end bhoy from Dennistoun, the missus is of the other persuasion, makes the old firm day a bit more lively at ours :lol
yes The more I think about it the craic on here is pretty good so may stay around as an honorary member on behalf of my sons two mates :lol
Re: Goodbye it was fun while it lasted - JoeyMcEssex - 04-05-17
I am actually a Buddie, but down here no one knows of Pasley, thats how they pronounce no "i" in it.
But was dragged up the greener side of life: my Mother in Law was a season ticket holder at Ibrox, and just as well we laid her to rest 2 yrs ago she wouldn't have enjoyed this season!!!!
I am one of the 1400 sad souls buying St Mirren from Gilmour. so have 2 Scottish teams until we get promoted or is that relegated!!