Hi plp im just about to pass my mod 2..i really like the fazers doin my lessons on a 2000 reg carb version..im thinking off buying a 2006 fazer..the thing is buy chance i was looking at one on ebay...1975 ovno. 24000 miles...by chance on way to skeggy with the fam i seen the bike at the side the rd..i had a quick look round it...looks nice but upon looking at the exhaust bolts they looked damaged/painted silver...i was told by someone tht these can be a big problem..the pipes ect look new so no need to undo the bolts ect..but should i walk away from buying as i dont want to have prob with them later..advice please ; )
As far as I know the exhaust is stainless steel at the front and under the engine and to the cat, you can check with a magnet as stainless is non magnetic, so there should be no need to remove it. The nuts on mine are very rusty, I dont know if you could get a nut spliter on or cut them off but unless you need the engine out (or maybe the swingarm) then why worry about it.
Hi thanks for your help.I appericate it ; )
I have spoken to the owner and he took it in px against his car sale...so im bit unsure about it..but i deff want a fazer...; )
I say dont do it....any doubts dont do it....plenty excellent bikes out there for 2k & if it's your first then spend a tad extra & buy from a reputable dealer because there's also plenty crooks out there too.
Also bare in mind the 06 fazer is a completely different machine to the 2000 that you learned on, different character, chassis, engine, all different...both are good bikes...just different
Easiest way to go fast........don't buy a blue bike
Your right i think i will wait and get one from a dealer with some warenty...might cost me mre but dnt need stress off a bad bike l
Thanks appericate ur help ; )
and don't forget martensitic, duplex and precipitation hardening to make up the 5 types of stainless, all I know is you get more for the non-magnetic when you take it to the scrap yard?
