TDM owner thinking on Fazer 800..?

[stevierst]

Glad you've made the right choice for you both, it can be a worrying time when you get itchy feet and want to change, but you've got the best bike for you, enjoy it for another 3 years bud!
(Me on the other hand am not really connecting to the tdm too well. I've made a bad choice!)

[nottoofast]

Thanks Stevierst. Don't go on the TDM forum much myself or at least scribble on there, but have noticed you'd posted up about iffy handling... Not been on the 850 but do ya think ya might be just unlucky with the one ya ended up with? The 850 seems overall well regarded as a rule from all that I've read n been told... On another note, did ya not consider the 900? From my understanding its somewhat better on most counts... Mines rides sweet enough. Still if ya riding requirements differ to mine some, might not make a difference anyhows... 

[stevierst]

I like the torque, and town riding is miles better than my old work hack (fazer 600), but there's a lot wrong with this one, and it's only supposed to be a cheap get to work bike. Fuel consumption isnt the best (45mpg versus 55mpg fazer). If I can sort the handling, I'll like the bike a lot better. Might have to buy a new shock yet, as the maxton one seems buggered!