Florida newbie

[Didier9]

I bought my 2003 (FZ1 in the US, FSZ1000 Fazer for you guys) in late July after a 40 years hiatus in biking.
Well I did ride a Harley (loaner) for a couple of weeks back in April, which is what gave me the bug again.
Saying I love the bike would be a severe understatement. I have about 2,500 miles on it since July 28th.


The bike is mostly stock, blue of course since it is the faster color It is going to get Ivan's jet kit in the next month or two.


Looking forward to sharing tips and stories with the group.


Didier

[slappy]

Hi and welcome, stick a picture up of your bike in the Florida sunshine to make us all jealous.
Even with an Ivan`s jet kit a blue bike will never be fast :lol

[downey]

welcome aboard man,hope its got one of those lovely black engines and not those slower paint flaking silver ones 

[Val]

Welcome to the forum Didier 

Where in Florida are you? My nephew lives there near Orlando

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[Didier9]

welcome aboard man,hope its got one of those lovely black engines and not those slower paint flaking silver ones 

Well, I have one of those slowly flaking silver one, but the bike is actually getting faster as the paint flakes off and I love it just the same   
It's not too bad yet, but I am not sure what kind of paint to use to patch it?


Here is the picture, I need to take one near the beach, so that I can make you guys REALLY jealous (we have beautiful white sandy beaches in North West Florida)

[Didier9]

Welcome to the forum Didier 

Where in Florida are you? My nephew lives there near Orlando

:useless

I am near Fort Walton Beach, in the panhandle. It's a bit of a drive to Orlando...


Thank you!

[Didier9]

Hi and welcome, stick a picture up of your bike in the Florida sunshine to make us all jealous.

Here is a picture I took today, not really by the beach (I was actually supposed to be at work today, so no time for the beach) but close enough

[taylor]

you can put your pic,s where the sun don't shine, :lol, in wales over here, very nice

[noggythenog]

Dont worry ive got a couple of cracking pics from this evening in Wales to counter this will smith welcome to Miami Foccers......granted the sun will soon hide for another 8 months

[esetest]

[quote author=downey link=topic=18307.msg210896#msg210896 date=1442922454]
welcome aboard man,hope its got one of those lovely black engines and not those slower paint flaking silver ones 

Well, I have one of those slowly flaking silver one, but the bike is actually getting faster as the paint flakes off and I love it just the same   
It's not too bad yet, but I am not sure what kind of paint to use to patch it?
Simoniz engine paint works great .

Here is the picture, I need to take one near the beach, so that I can make you guys REALLY jealous (we have beautiful white sandy beaches in North West Florida)


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[taylor]

lovely pics mr nog, me is in costa del foot today, great beaches and a winning rugby and football team.