Not sure what to do.

[noggythenog]

I'm really fighting the itch for a newer bike....it is all consuming.


Old fzs is good but there's allot of money still needs spending to get it up to scratch....i really dunno if it is worth doing.


So i need to spend considerable dosh to get it up to scratch & future proof it a bit.


It is my fun bike...for fast A & B roads.....power is good but suspension is lacking.


I dont want to waste time doing on the cheap....i neither have the tools or the expertise....& i've kinda had enough of messing about...i prefer the riding to the fettling...just being honest...minor stuff is enjoyable.




So here's what i reckon i need to get it to where i need it:-


-Front suspensionK tech fork springs, heavier oil & any other bits that would be wise to change on them whilst being upgraded.....i can't find fzs600 specific on the k tech website but looks like £85 for the springs....so after factoring in oil, maybe seals plus fitting costs i reckon safe to assume £180.




-Rear suspension-ok no foccing about.....Nitron made for my weight...nice & easy.....but circa £400....so couple hours labour max guess & I'm looking at circa £450 fitted.




-Chain & Sprockets.....ok they arent terrible but i dont know when they were last done......so a DID gold plus sprockets....change in teeth for more accelaration....lets estimate £160 fitted.......(edit...these are just consumables so shouldn't really be factored in....same as tyres i now need.




-Brakes-i already have new pads & fluid but i also have a nice thou caliper sat in my shed.....so fitting & replace & bleed fluid.....very rough estimate £40.....the hoses are still original so braided lines will be needed...not sure of exact cost of them but lets say £100 for all braking needs.


-Tank.....ok my tank is useable but looks shit as it is dented in & touch up painted over.....£60 off ebay maybe.


-Headlight......i really need rid of the scabby MX headlight....i dunno....something else for £100.


-Carb balance....£40?






So basically i'm looking at £1000 to get the bike up to a good standard........plus another £450 in consumables.....so yep i'm sure it will be an absolute beast & be tip top in the handling stakes....a bit of a A road blaster etc.......but it will still be an old bike subject to the usual bad earths, tps issues, stutters etc etc....but equally may never suffer from these niggles.


Here is my dilemma.




Coz a £1500 spend is allot of wonga.....i could buy a decent fazer for that money...one with consumables already done.....but it still wont handle as good as my modded bike so still not worthwhile doing..but christ i could sell my bike as is easy for £800.....then buy a nice £1500 fazer with new tyres, sprockets, chain etc...& use the £800 to mod it & end up with a stunning bike.


Plus at the mo I'm third party fire & theft.....ill get none of that dosh back if it is nicked or crashed so i really gotta go fully comp & declare loads of mods so higher premiums.




Or do i just plod along....spend £450 on consumables & continue on until next year & buy a newer bike, one that handles well straight outta the box....ok so i'll be looking at 4k for something decent....but it will be nice & new, not crashed, insurable as is.ok so i'd be spending 3k more than just modding my bike.....but if i managed to get 1k for my bike as a good project (needs a new tank & fairing, only done 14k miles)...or stripped for parts if applicable then only 2k difference.


So only really talking 2k effective spend to get a 4k bike....so an FZ8, Fz1, Street triple......seems to make most sense....would like a newer bike....would be different story if my bike was mint & had no damage.


But interested to hear others thoughts on it.