First bike in '78 was a RD 125 (great bike),then onto 2 different RD 400's via an RD 250-(all great bikes also-God I wished I'd kept them all!). Also owned a Honda CB 400,the four-cylindered variety (lemon), then nothing for the last 26 years! However,last year,my wife expressed a desire for me get back on a bike,so we could tour together,so I went out and bought a Honda CBF 600,a good bike to refresh ones rusty skills,but after 2 months wanted something with a bit more go,so bought the Foxeye (ahem, a great bike,and this one I intend to keep!)
Maybe I can win the newbie contest. Started riding on my 32nd birthday and now 34! I've had a Suzuki Van Van (125) and an Aprilia Tuono (1000). I wrote off the Tuono and nearly myself in the process.
I passed my test on an FZS600 and was happy to find the one I ride now earlier this year. I ride every day to work down through the Dart valley to Totnes which is bliss.
(17-10-15, 07:26 PM)Oldgit link Wrote: hate to say it but 51 years, passed me test in 1966--when the examiner walked beside you for the low speed balance and manoeuvrability test--Halcyon Days. Oldgit. Not that much had changed in the eairly 80s when I took mine although it was a two part test - part one around some cones in a council carpark and then part two with the examiner still on foot whilst you rode around the block, -- really nerve racking though because you never quite knew which corner he might walk to :lol
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.
(18-10-15, 08:07 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: [quote author=Oldgit link=topic=18404.msg213420#msg213420 date=1445106361]
hate to say it but 51 years, passed me test in 1966--when the examiner walked beside you for the low speed balance and manoeuvrability test--Halcyon Days. Oldgit. Not that much had changed in the eairly 80s when I took mine although it was a two part test - part one around some cones in a council carpark and then part two with the examiner still on foot whilst you rode around the block, -- really nerve racking though because you never quite knew which corner he might walk to :lol
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I took the same test, thought when he sent me back to the test centre that I failed as didn't believe I'd done enough to pass my test
Complete fabrication, I didn't make it up!
(18-10-15, 06:43 PM)Hermanji link Wrote: Maybe I can win the newbie contest. Started riding on my 32nd birthday and now 34! I've had a Suzuki Van Van (125) and an Aprilia Tuono (1000). I wrote off the Tuono and nearly myself in the process.
I passed my test on an FZS600 and was happy to find the one I ride now earlier this year. I ride every day to work down through the Dart valley to Totnes which is bliss.
Glad I'm not the only recent convert here! I passed my test in June 2013, but have less than 2 years experience if you discount 1 month off with a broken toe, 2 months off 'paternity leave' and 6 months off so far with a dislocated knee.
I did the usual online research on the "best first big bike" to get (Bandit, Hornet, SV, blah blah blah), knocked everything off the list except the Fazer & Hornet as I didn't want anything with less bhp than the Bandit I took my test on, and the Fazer won because of my motorway commute, as it has a fairing.
Like the OP says, I saw it as a good starter bike (like all the reviews say) and always intended to buy something bigger and newer.
However, despite test riding a few other bikes (MT09, MT07, GSX650F, GSR750 and a Z800), I always stick with the FZS600. Mainly because while all the others have been faster and easier to chuck into corners, they're not faster by enough to warrant losing the practicality of the Fazer. Only the GSX has a fairing and none of the bikes in my budget have any storage space. So the Fazer does it all!
Broken, bruised, forgotten, sore,
too fucked up to care any more.
(19-10-15, 06:50 AM)mr self destruct link Wrote: [quote author=Hermanji link=topic=18404.msg213505#msg213505 date=1445190231]
Maybe I can win the newbie contest. Started riding on my 32nd birthday and now 34! I've had a Suzuki Van Van (125) and an Aprilia Tuono (1000). I wrote off the Tuono and nearly myself in the process.
Glad I'm not the only recent convert here! I passed my test in June 2013, but have less than 2 years experience if you discount 1 month off with a broken toe, 2 months off 'paternity leave' and 6 months off so far with a dislocated knee.
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Now I understand the reason for the name 'mr self destruct' :rollin :rollin
(19-10-15, 05:34 PM)unfazed link Wrote: Now I understand the reason for the name 'mr self destruct' :rollin :rollin
Yup. My mrs was dead set against me learning to ride with my track record with cars, I've got through 64 in the 25 years I've been driving.
Starting to think she might have had a point. 
Broken, bruised, forgotten, sore,
too fucked up to care any more.
If she takes out a big life insurance policy on you and then tries to convince you to buy the new R1 you will know why :lol :lol :lol
(18-10-15, 08:07 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: [quote author=Oldgit link=topic=18404.msg213420#msg213420 date=1445106361]
hate to say it but 51 years, passed me test in 1966--when the examiner walked beside you for the low speed balance and manoeuvrability test--Halcyon Days. Oldgit. Not that much had changed in the eairly 80s when I took mine although it was a two part test - part one around some cones in a council carpark and then part two with the examiner still on foot whilst you rode around the block, -- really nerve racking though because you never quite knew which corner he might walk to :lol
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We had a very grumpy examiner in our area and a good friend of mine ran him over when he jumped out in front of him,,,,,,I kid you not lol
Complete fabrication, I didn't make it up!
Passed my test on a Honda 50 Sprint in 1965, still at it just down sized from FZ1 to an MT-09 so barring any mishaps should be at it for a few more good years. I will not be replacing the MT-09 though, as my wife says time to get some sense :rolleyes
MT-09 Tracer for those who no longer can handle a BIG boy Fazer
Don't forget to put your teeth in before you go for a ride lads. Old Betty down at the bingo hall's not going to be impressed if you show up gummy again!
(27-10-15, 12:41 AM)His Dudeness link Wrote: Don't forget to put your teeth in before you go for a ride lads. Old Betty down at the bingo hall's not going to be impressed if you show up gummy again!
Your Mrs enjoys my gums on her clit
Complete fabrication, I didn't make it up!
(26-10-15, 10:30 PM)lew600fazer link Wrote: Passed my test on a Honda 50 Sprint in 1965, still at it just down sized from FZ1 to an MT-09 so barring any mishaps should be at it for a few more good years. I will not be replacing the MT-09 though, as my wife says time to get some sense :rolleyes
I've been meaning to get some sense for many years, but can't find anywhere that sells it :lol
Hope the MT is working out well for you Lew :thumbup
(27-10-15, 05:56 PM)Hedgetrimmer link Wrote: [quote author=lew600fazer link=topic=18404.msg214203#msg214203 date=1445895006]
Passed my test on a Honda 50 Sprint in 1965, still at it just down sized from FZ1 to an MT-09 so barring any mishaps should be at it for a few more good years. I will not be replacing the MT-09 though, as my wife says time to get some sense :rolleyes
I've been meaning to get some sense for many years, but can't find anywhere that sells it :lol
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I brought a load of it a while back but its just sitting in the cupboard because I have never had any use for it, you can have it if you want for the price of 4pack
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.
(27-10-15, 05:46 PM)joebloggs link Wrote: [quote author=His Dudeness link=topic=18404.msg214226#msg214226 date=1445902872]
Don't forget to put your teeth in before you go for a ride lads. Old Betty down at the bingo hall's not going to be impressed if you show up gummy again!
Your Mrs enjoys my gums on her clit
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:lol
yea but she said your one incher was a bit of a let down :lol
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