New here

[Matt C]

Hi everyone,

I'm new here. 

Looking forward to getting a fazer in the coming months.

I've not ridden a fazer before, I'm 6'4" just want to make sure It won't be too small.

[Grahamm]

Welcome!

Which model of Fazer are you looking at getting?

Earlier models have replaceable "Dog Bones" that attach to the rear shock which can increase the height.

Later versions (from the FZ6 onwards, I believe, but I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong) require a new, longer shock to be installed.

[Matt C]

Hi, 

Thank you for replying.

Looking at getting a gen 1 1000. 


I'd probably Jack the rear up at little too.

[robbo]

Hi, 

Thank you for replying.

Looking at getting a gen 1 1000. 


I'd probably Jack the rear up at little too.

Welcome to the forum. Currently running a 50mm jack-up for the last 7 or 8 years. Improves the steering no end providing you’ve got a decent rear shock. You’ll need to modify a side stand to make it a bit longer, as the lean will be a bit extreme. Also the rear wheel will touch the ground when on the centre stand. An off cut of plywood under the stand remedies this. I even take the ply with me on a trip to aid chain lubing, doesn’t take up any room.

[Matt C]

Hi Robbo, 

Thanks for replying. 

Are you able to buy a longer side stand? What do you have to do to modify it?

[robbo]

Hi Robbo, 

Thanks for replying. 

Are you able to buy a longer side stand? What do you have to do to modify it?

No, longer side stands are a diy job. You’d need to get a good used one and find a friendly fabricator who could modify it for you. I could take some measurements from mine to give an idea of how much metal needs to be added.