05-02-15, 10:19 AM
The ONLY reason I downsized from the FZS 1000 to the 600 was my diminishing strength/stamina. The Thou was without any shadow of doubt the best all-rounder motorcycle I have ever owned/ridden.
Issues like wind noise/earplugs can be dealt with by custom made ear plugs,the right helmet,experimenting with screen type/height.
Apart from carrying a bit more weight than the 600 with consequent slightly different approach to cornering, that 24 valve motor(especially if Ivanised) is an absolute joy. Fuel economy is down to you but I never found it excessively thirsty. Servicing is simple for the owner with reasonable skills and even the valve check was ok using advice from this forum. Spares are with a few exceptions plentiful.
Riding position is comfortable and can be adjusted to suit and you wont be bent over the tank like on some bikes.
The 01-05 FZS 1000 is currently one of the best bargains out there as many riders have been seduced away to monster trail type bikes.
Have a look on here as lovingly cared for examples come up for sale, often with the suspension mods/Ivanising already done. It is the type of bike that can be whatever you want it to be...trickle though traffic at 30 in 4th/5th gear without snatching and then when opportunity for overtake presents its all done in the blink of an eye-no fuss, no drama just power! Set Fazers for Fun!
Issues like wind noise/earplugs can be dealt with by custom made ear plugs,the right helmet,experimenting with screen type/height.
Apart from carrying a bit more weight than the 600 with consequent slightly different approach to cornering, that 24 valve motor(especially if Ivanised) is an absolute joy. Fuel economy is down to you but I never found it excessively thirsty. Servicing is simple for the owner with reasonable skills and even the valve check was ok using advice from this forum. Spares are with a few exceptions plentiful.
Riding position is comfortable and can be adjusted to suit and you wont be bent over the tank like on some bikes.
The 01-05 FZS 1000 is currently one of the best bargains out there as many riders have been seduced away to monster trail type bikes.
Have a look on here as lovingly cared for examples come up for sale, often with the suspension mods/Ivanising already done. It is the type of bike that can be whatever you want it to be...trickle though traffic at 30 in 4th/5th gear without snatching and then when opportunity for overtake presents its all done in the blink of an eye-no fuss, no drama just power! Set Fazers for Fun!