04-05-12, 07:21 AM
Good points, well made. Didn't expect such full replies - think I'm going to enjoy it here!
Yes, it's a fabulous area that we live in, especially for bikers. The climate is great (microclimate due to the geology and aspect of the valley) and the roads are fantastic. A lot of people go to the Nurbugring, 30 miles from us, but in truth, the local roads are just as good, albeit you can't go flat-out of course - but you can go very fast and policing is very low + you save 28 eurs a pop!
My blade is a year 2000 929, has standard suspension (the best standard on any bike I've had), but with PCIII and damper. It fuels beautifully and handles like a dream on the road. I just find it cripples my les after a while - which is why I got the fazer. To be honest, I was surprised that it cramps my legs so much and had expected more leg comfort. I guess it's due to me last having a fazer thou a good few years ago and I've passed the 55 mark, noticing a definate stiffening-up and aches in my legs when riding. Love the fazer though, its easy power and smooth engine, great brakes and practicality, so will keep it and maybe look at getting the pegs lower by an inch or so. Got to be some brackets or kit for this?
Yes, it's a fabulous area that we live in, especially for bikers. The climate is great (microclimate due to the geology and aspect of the valley) and the roads are fantastic. A lot of people go to the Nurbugring, 30 miles from us, but in truth, the local roads are just as good, albeit you can't go flat-out of course - but you can go very fast and policing is very low + you save 28 eurs a pop!
My blade is a year 2000 929, has standard suspension (the best standard on any bike I've had), but with PCIII and damper. It fuels beautifully and handles like a dream on the road. I just find it cripples my les after a while - which is why I got the fazer. To be honest, I was surprised that it cramps my legs so much and had expected more leg comfort. I guess it's due to me last having a fazer thou a good few years ago and I've passed the 55 mark, noticing a definate stiffening-up and aches in my legs when riding. Love the fazer though, its easy power and smooth engine, great brakes and practicality, so will keep it and maybe look at getting the pegs lower by an inch or so. Got to be some brackets or kit for this?
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