100,000 miles on a Fazer 1000. The truth.

[AyJay]

@ Aj - sorry,  it wasn't meant to sound sarcastic,  honestly I find it encouraging to know they're pretty reliable!

That's okay - I didn't take it as sarcastic, I just didn't want to put you off Fazer ownership. Sounds like I haven't!

My VFR 750 only had 45000 on the clock but i had to change it for a newer bike because i cannot get repatriation breakdown cover on a bike over 12 or 14 years old,from europe that is, when touring.

That's the only reason I bought a new bike last year. They wouldn't cover the Fazer!

With most bikes you own them.  I think with a Fazer 1000 you enter into something more than that.  Yeah, daft - it's just a collection of metal, plastic and rubber bits - but I've had mine for more than a decade and it's been special.
Nice story, AyJay.

Thanks for all your kind comments. I really appreciate them.
To come over all poetic for a minute, I think the Fazer does have something more to it than just metal and plastic, there's definitely a bit of soul in there. Personally, I always get the impression it's on my side, and although that feeling is not unique to the Fazer (89 VFR 750, CB250RS, ZZR1400 all have that feeling), I do find myself feeling a bit over protective of it.


Poor old thing, I've caned and mistreated that bike more than any bike deserves and it still keeps on ticking. Carb balance and new rear calliper this weekend, I think.