08-02-15, 11:33 AM
It all depends on what you want it for, and how often you tour/scratch/commute. I bet the vast majority of you out there do more scratching than touring!
I've used converted R1's for the last 7 years for everything (albeit wanting a gen 1) I've toured around Scotland on my old one with a shed load of luggage where it was absolutely superb. I can't say the Fazer would have been any better at it.
I put my panniers on the current one that fit well and don't screw the handling up. I spend on average 5-6 hours in the saddle on a ride out, and just start to get a bit saddle sore on the return part of the journey.
As for comfort with pegs/seat/bars ergonomics, it's not a lot different to the big Fazer, and I've got 36" inside legs!!!!
Unless you've ridden mine, you really can't comment on the converted R1 compared to a Fazer. I've ridden a few now, and can honestly say that mine is just a lightweight Fazer. That's how and why I built it that way.
Like I say, I'm offering anyone to come on a ride out and have a go.
I've used converted R1's for the last 7 years for everything (albeit wanting a gen 1) I've toured around Scotland on my old one with a shed load of luggage where it was absolutely superb. I can't say the Fazer would have been any better at it.
I put my panniers on the current one that fit well and don't screw the handling up. I spend on average 5-6 hours in the saddle on a ride out, and just start to get a bit saddle sore on the return part of the journey.
As for comfort with pegs/seat/bars ergonomics, it's not a lot different to the big Fazer, and I've got 36" inside legs!!!!
Unless you've ridden mine, you really can't comment on the converted R1 compared to a Fazer. I've ridden a few now, and can honestly say that mine is just a lightweight Fazer. That's how and why I built it that way.
Like I say, I'm offering anyone to come on a ride out and have a go.
Stop polishing it and ride the bloody thing!!
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