08-04-13, 06:24 AM
Yup, they are a bit heavy for greenlaning, you wouldnt want one of those slipping out from under you!
I was once in the same position as you, and I swapped my 02 firestorm for an 06 ccm404... hell of a change, I remember riding upon the storm, all comfy and then riding back on the ccm thinking what the hell have I done? It felt horrible on the a14, too tall, too windy, too narrow, not enough top speed etc
But
As soon as I got on the backroads and twistys I couldnt stop grinning! I LOVED IT, it was the best bike I have ever owned for sheer fun-factor. 400cc suzuki drz engine in a lighter, higher spec chassis. I would definitely have another one. No good for touring though.
Sell the fazer and try one, after all there are plenty of other fazers if you dont like it.
I was once in the same position as you, and I swapped my 02 firestorm for an 06 ccm404... hell of a change, I remember riding upon the storm, all comfy and then riding back on the ccm thinking what the hell have I done? It felt horrible on the a14, too tall, too windy, too narrow, not enough top speed etc
But
As soon as I got on the backroads and twistys I couldnt stop grinning! I LOVED IT, it was the best bike I have ever owned for sheer fun-factor. 400cc suzuki drz engine in a lighter, higher spec chassis. I would definitely have another one. No good for touring though.
Sell the fazer and try one, after all there are plenty of other fazers if you dont like it.