What is everyone using as there winter wheels?

[b1k3rdude]

The only things that have been effected thus far are the front of the forks (this will be the second winter so will get them painted next year) and engine side covers (keeping an eye out for some good s/h ones.

There were a few reasons for choosing the the b12 over a second fzs for winter -

• if dropped parts are cheaper than the fazer, for the moment at least.
  
• has less power and more torque, so better at filtering.
  
• headlight is perfectly suited to being converted to HID due having none moving bulbs.
  
• the seat for me at least, is more comfortable once riding goes beyond the hour mark.
  
• Far less buzzing at motorcycle and urban speeds, at 40mph in top its a positive joy.
  
• better gearbox and clutch (its hydraulic)
  
• even more space under the seat.
  
• superior electrics, due to better alternator and loom design.