01-03-17, 09:51 PM
(28-02-17, 07:08 PM)Hedgetrimmer link Wrote: A GSXR1000 and a V4 Tuono are always going to be a challenge to beat for any Fazer, when it comes to performance, as you say. My advice is, if you're going to keep it, get it Ivanised. Don't bother with the slip-on kit, just go Full Monty straight away. After the two bikes you've mentioned, you should be a bit happier then.
Why did you come to the Fazer? For many, it's for the better comfort and reliability. Add the Ivans kit, an R6 rear shock (and I would strongly recommend R1 forks) and you'll have a truly do-it-all bike that will give many others a run for their money, at a budget price.
Welcome to the fold
Thanks very much for the welcome, I came to the Fazer as I'd had a test ride on one about three years ago but ended up buying an Aprilia Falco. I traded that in for a BMW K1200S which gave way to the GSXR1000 as the BMW had plenty of power but was a bit long and heavy for the type of roads I ride on. I moved away from the Gixxer, which I absolutely loved, as it was doing my ageing knees in and went to the Tuono as it was a more comfortable riding position but plenty of power. Sadly for my sins my only car is a Mercedes R129 SL320 and it needs some money spending on it. Rather than borrow the money I let the Aprilia go and bought the Fazer as I remembered it being a pretty good all round bike.
I've bought a BMW S1000RR rear shock and Ohlins spring for the rear, I doubt I'll be able to afford a set of R1 forks so trying to decide whether to go progressive or linear springs on the front and maybe a change in weight of oil?
I'd read about the Ivans kit and was wondering which one I should go for when I have the pennies to d it but now I know, the Full Monty!
Graham.