14-11-13, 09:34 AM
(13-11-13, 11:50 PM)Falcon 269 link Wrote: Lovely bike, very rare to come across one like that but if you want to realise a big profit on it because of its outstanding condition, I think you need to be willing to put it away for another 4 - 5 years.
Also, resist the temptation to change anything from absolutely bog stock condition. The wheels look nice but you've done something non-standard which will ultimately detract from the potential value.
In time, the Gen 1 Fazer will be regarded as a modern-day classic and since so many are modified (guilty as charged) ) the key to future value lies in keeping it 100% original.
Sound advice Mike.
The wheels can be easily enough converted back to standard although they do look great in the matt bronze finish.
I was going to fit a fender extender but I will refrain from doing this now and include it in the sale. I'll let the new owner decide on the issue of potentially drilling the front fender although adhesive is always an option.
The Skidmarx bodywork is a doddle to fit and remove and will leave no trace. It clamps onto the lower frame rails and I intend to properly tape up the area where it attaches to the tubes for fear that if not protected it might mark, however slightly, that area.
Other than that she is bog standard save heated grips.
Would look well hanging above someone's mantlepiece next to a 916 Senna