Ten year overhaul (a lot of newbie questions)

[gasmenace]

I have to say that at 15K in ten years, you don't give the impression of actually enjoying it. And while of course the Gen1 is the best bike every made, that doesn't mean it is the best bike for your needs. Tourers are an obvious option to look at, but take a little time to consider other options such as  Euro-Trailies or tourers.

Fair comment, and I've thought long and hard on the points you raise already, but keep coming back to keeping the Fazer as the best option.

I used to be a year round commuter, but in the past five years haven't been able to ride as much as I'd like to for various reasons. None to do with the Fazer.

Work has got harder, I've become softer mainly.

However I plan to try to sort those issues out when I retire in March next year. The 15k Fazer miles have all been pleasurable. I've toured a bit on it - the Ardennes is the furthest. I honestly haven't seen or ridden a bike that suits me as well, so rather than switch bikes the question I have already asked myself (and answered) is: "Do I do the bike up, or do I give the bike up?" The status quo, of letting it gently decay, along with me probably, isn't an option.

I suppose I want to try the first option before I move on to the second!

Colin