20-09-14, 08:05 PM
Personally, I think Sadlonelygit, although pretty accurate in the detail, doesn't paint a fair picture. As I told you elsewhere 
they are a great all-rounder with loads of stonk, more if Ivanised - which basically makes the bike what it should have been; not that it's a slouch as standard. Fuelling is a little glitchy low down on standard ones, Ivanising basically gets rid of that and gives it more power everywhere. But you don't have to do it, it's still a good bike.
Even a Hagon's rear shock will improve things considerably, but the R6 item is far better, and there's the folks here who can help you with that.
Never had EXUP problems on my current one. Last one got a bit sticky, but was fine after servicing. Two before that, no problems.
Also, I don't have any problems with the standard height screen (I'm 6' 2''). Any wind buffeting I did have was eliminated by a good choice of helmet.
I also haven't had problems with the front forks handling wise - until I had the R6 shock fitted. Now I think I can detect a little flex in the forks (so nothing to do with set-up), but only because I can push it harder now. But I never noticed anything amiss before on any of mine.
So, are you now thinking, so I'd need to spend loads if I buy one? Not absolutely necessary. But then, most people who really like a bike upgrade on things like the rear shock eventually as the Japs tend to put budget items on standard bikes to keep prices down.
Yeah, I guess I am a little biased. But I think it'll outclass a B12 any day of the week :thumbup
Loads of folks on here have moved on to other bikes, and then eventually come back to the Fazer. I'm on my 4th one in a row, as there just isn't another bike out there that does everything as a complete package as well as the FZS1000 does. The 600, too, is a great bike, but if you like to be lazy with the gearbox now and again, you really need the thou.
And welcome to the forum
they are a great all-rounder with loads of stonk, more if Ivanised - which basically makes the bike what it should have been; not that it's a slouch as standard. Fuelling is a little glitchy low down on standard ones, Ivanising basically gets rid of that and gives it more power everywhere. But you don't have to do it, it's still a good bike.Even a Hagon's rear shock will improve things considerably, but the R6 item is far better, and there's the folks here who can help you with that.
Never had EXUP problems on my current one. Last one got a bit sticky, but was fine after servicing. Two before that, no problems.
Also, I don't have any problems with the standard height screen (I'm 6' 2''). Any wind buffeting I did have was eliminated by a good choice of helmet.
I also haven't had problems with the front forks handling wise - until I had the R6 shock fitted. Now I think I can detect a little flex in the forks (so nothing to do with set-up), but only because I can push it harder now. But I never noticed anything amiss before on any of mine.
So, are you now thinking, so I'd need to spend loads if I buy one? Not absolutely necessary. But then, most people who really like a bike upgrade on things like the rear shock eventually as the Japs tend to put budget items on standard bikes to keep prices down.
Yeah, I guess I am a little biased. But I think it'll outclass a B12 any day of the week :thumbup
Loads of folks on here have moved on to other bikes, and then eventually come back to the Fazer. I'm on my 4th one in a row, as there just isn't another bike out there that does everything as a complete package as well as the FZS1000 does. The 600, too, is a great bike, but if you like to be lazy with the gearbox now and again, you really need the thou.
And welcome to the forum