19-06-16, 06:35 PM
(This post was last modified: 20-06-16, 01:17 AM by Millietant.)
Looks like I'm even more of a Luddite than Hedgetrimmer - as good as the Fazer 1000 is, in my view, the FJ 1200 (3CV model) is still a better all-round bike, once properly set up - ie, a 17" back wheel fitted as a start.
I love our Fazer 1000, but very time we go away on the bikes, I'm reminded of how good the FJ really is - the Fazer just can't match it for instant overtaking grunt at normal road speeds, and on standard gearing can feel tiresomely buzzy at motorway speeds (abroad) - the FJ, with 1 tooth bigger front sprocket and 2 teeth smaller rear sprocket, is a much more relaxed & comfortable touring and motorway machine, yet still hauls it arse away in roll-on's - and passengers also prefer the FJ.
Mind you, as a workhorse, the Fazer wins hands down (reduced servicing, easier to clean, better mpg in commuting through traffic mode) and Liz loved it as her work bike when instructing learners.
Me, I'll never sell either !!
I love our Fazer 1000, but very time we go away on the bikes, I'm reminded of how good the FJ really is - the Fazer just can't match it for instant overtaking grunt at normal road speeds, and on standard gearing can feel tiresomely buzzy at motorway speeds (abroad) - the FJ, with 1 tooth bigger front sprocket and 2 teeth smaller rear sprocket, is a much more relaxed & comfortable touring and motorway machine, yet still hauls it arse away in roll-on's - and passengers also prefer the FJ.
Mind you, as a workhorse, the Fazer wins hands down (reduced servicing, easier to clean, better mpg in commuting through traffic mode) and Liz loved it as her work bike when instructing learners.
Me, I'll never sell either !!