21-06-13, 06:42 PM
Quote:What I would love to know from Yamaha is why they could continue to build the XJR and not the Fazer FZS?
Cos they've been to specsavers and you haven't?
Who knows what becomes collectable. Don't think any of the FZS models are on their way there yet. Reasons? Not pretty enougth. Not weird enougth. Not ugly enougth. Not notorious. Far from rare.
As I do a little more work on sorting out my ancient garage, I have been thinking what bike I might add if I ever get it finished, oh and have a little cash lying around. I'm thinking about things I just fancy, plus with a view to em becoming collectable
An early 90's Speed Triple is always in mind.
An original 98/99 R1 is always an option.
2004/5 GSXR750 anniversary model.
Honda VTR1000SP1 or 2 (but prices are already getting quite firm)
Suzuki TL1000S or R Not sure about the S it's reputation def makes it collectable, but I wanna ride the thing - is it really as nasty as some made out?
The TL1000R is becoming collectable and sure to be a classic. Why, cos it looks weird and it's rare. Poor sales due to reputation of the earlier model and frankly the competition had it wasted before it even came out. But over ten years later, just look at the thing, it's a classic and it didn't even try.
I had a 99 Fazer 600, and I've had my thou for over 9 years now. But I don't see any of the Fazer models becoming collectable any time soon. Give it another couple of decades, by that time anything that survives is reasonable standard nick a classic.
Oh if I do go for something, it'll need to be near dammit standard. Nothing wrecks collectable desirability like mods and dodgy paint jobs.