To Upgrade or not to Upgrade, that is the ....question

[cisco43]

1st Post, well, actually, used to be a member here, many moons ago, and looks like my account got deleted.
So, I have a big dilemna. Do I get rid of my beloved Fazer Foxeye, or keep for a wee while longer.
I do love my bike, but last looked at changing it back in 07, (was a bit bored, fancied a change) tried quite a few bikes, Hornet, couple of BMWs, Speed Triple, the only bike that i was tempted by was the Street Triple. Anyway, decide that I'd keep mine for a bit longer, + economy went tits up, as did my finances.
Now, 2014, my bike is pretty foc-u'd, (thank you to the [email]tw@ts[/email] who knocked it over) and needs money spending on, which I won't get back.
Bike suffers in the v cold, runs quite ruff, bit dangerous, and I'm thinking, move on, while I can still get a few quid P/Ex
Only thing is, apart from the Street Triple, nothing has yet made me think it's better than what I have, and what i have is quite ragged looking, but i think still rides well, (bar the v cold) and has great acceleration. I'm mainly in London, and on occassion when I get out of town, speed limit + a bit more is plenty, i'm quite keen on keeping my license, and less tempation is probably better.
I also don't 'need' a bike, as I no longer have to use to commute, but i want to have one, basically if i needed one, it would be easier to justify upgrading.
Bikes I was considering was Fazer8, also FZ6 S2, both with ABS.
Have had one ride on the Fazer8, it was better than what i have, (obviously) but didn't make me think wow, i have to have. When i got back on my Fazer, it just felt right.
So, two questions really.
Do I keep my bike?
If I were to sell, what should I move up to?
Apologies if  I've rambled...I need help!!!

[Exupnut]

Get a gen1 thou. It rides just like a 6 if u want it too and is just THE BEST ALL ROUNDER. if u come to the lofo ride this weekend I'll let u have a go and u can decide for yourself :-)

[fazersharp]

Yes sell and move up to another fazer 600 but just in better nick than yours.
Im the same it just "fits " me

[Punkstig]

You're asking for justification on something you've already decided yourself even if you don't realise it!
Brutal honesty - it's an average bike, if you're only using it on our roads then it's a cheap bit of fun (fuel, insurance, tax) and can be justified to keep to use occasionally!

[cisco43]

This is the issue, I haven't decided.

I keep going back and forth

Each reply so far is valid, but I still don't know which road to take.

I do however agree with this statement,

' Brutal honesty - it's an average bike, if you're only using it on our roads then it's a cheap bit of fun (fuel, insurance, tax) and can be justified to keep to use occasionally!'

Many thanks for the offer of the Gen 1 try out, unfortunately am working all W/End, damn. Had a ride of a naked Gen 2, back in 07, if memory serves, engine was q good, but as much as I like Naked bikes, I think fairings are more practical for me. I should really organise another ride on one. Would you say Gen 1 over Gen 2?

The new 600, post 07, could be a strong contender if it's v like mine, but better, again, hope to ride one poss Friday or following week.

Keeping mine, it does make sense, I like it, so it would appear a no brainer, but the saying if it ain't broke...unfortunately it kind of is.
Needs new bars, new Throttle Position Sensor, Exhaust is leaking, front forks are in poor shape, fairings cracked & further cosmetic damage, apart from that, she's peachy 

I've been looking at prices, I'm comfortable with spending £2k, less comfortable at £3k, but would get me FZS S2 600, and really don't want to be @ £4k, but if did could buy FZ1 or Fazer8.

I was staying away from Gen 1 1000 due to Carb Icing (hence Fuel Injection choices) ...is that an issue on the 1000?

[Farjo]

1st Post, well, actually, used to be a member here, many moons ago, and looks like my account got deleted.

The club moved away to this new messageboard and we all had to re-register, so don't take it personally! Your 'member since' date and post count are now copied to your new account. Interestingly you apparently originally joined 11 years ago tomorrow!

[cisco43]

Wow, 11 yrs, sounds like a good time to treat myself with a new Fazer!