22-03-14, 02:28 AM
Hi Noggy,
Not much more to add mate, Im in much the same boat myself (though as you have probably seen, I have made the decision to part with my Fazer for something else). I would like a Fazer Thou as its replacement, but in reality there are loads of bikes out there I would like a ride own, and could see me owning (VFR800, Super Blackbird, ZX12R Ninja, ZX10R Ninja, Hayabusa, Superduke to name but a few) so Ive certainly not limited myself to any one marque or model when browsing.
Im a big lad as well and I find the fazer suspension is not great for me, even near max preload. I also dont like its lack of torque, and want something more torquey - although the speed is not an issue once you get it wound up, its not the style of riding i do really.
I would rather ride something that I can adjust to suit me more or less out the box without changing over suspension compenents etc, like you, I prefer riding bikes to tinkering with them.
I cant really offer any advice for you that others have not said here. I dont think upgrading your Fazer is the way to go personally, now that you have the idea in your head of trying something else, you will likely always be thinking of the "what if's" instead of being happy with your upgrades, so it will be a bit tainted. Best to just go for it and scratch the itch mate. If its not for you, there still a lot of Fazers in circulation, and the one your letting go is not mint by your own admission, so you wont struggle to find one matching its condition.
Oh and even if you do go away from a Fazer - stick around for the banter!
Not much more to add mate, Im in much the same boat myself (though as you have probably seen, I have made the decision to part with my Fazer for something else). I would like a Fazer Thou as its replacement, but in reality there are loads of bikes out there I would like a ride own, and could see me owning (VFR800, Super Blackbird, ZX12R Ninja, ZX10R Ninja, Hayabusa, Superduke to name but a few) so Ive certainly not limited myself to any one marque or model when browsing.
Im a big lad as well and I find the fazer suspension is not great for me, even near max preload. I also dont like its lack of torque, and want something more torquey - although the speed is not an issue once you get it wound up, its not the style of riding i do really.
I would rather ride something that I can adjust to suit me more or less out the box without changing over suspension compenents etc, like you, I prefer riding bikes to tinkering with them.
I cant really offer any advice for you that others have not said here. I dont think upgrading your Fazer is the way to go personally, now that you have the idea in your head of trying something else, you will likely always be thinking of the "what if's" instead of being happy with your upgrades, so it will be a bit tainted. Best to just go for it and scratch the itch mate. If its not for you, there still a lot of Fazers in circulation, and the one your letting go is not mint by your own admission, so you wont struggle to find one matching its condition.
Oh and even if you do go away from a Fazer - stick around for the banter!