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[redken1]

I went to George Whites today and sat on the ZZR1400 - awesome piece of metal but no good deals at mo. Good deals on the Fazer thou tho. Seriously thinking about puchasing one. I would welcome any comments from WB members. Anyone ridden one?

[Toph]

I thought you already rode a Fazer Thou Ken?? :-? ;D

[redken1]

I thought you already rode a Fazer Thou Ken?? :-? ;D

Ye I do but it's the old model and because it's six year old I Think it's time for a change

[Mark_Able]

Hi Ken, I've got the FZ1N, which is basically the same. I like it. Done 33000 miles so far without even a hiccup. Goes like stink, handles well, and has decent brakes. Good riding position, but is let down a little by a not-so-comfy seat. That would be my only criticism. I've ridden the Honda, but was seriously unimpressed. Crap brakes, gutless power delivery, felt more like a 600 than a 1000. The FZ pull your arms out when you give it the berries. I think it's a good looking bike as well. Not just me, because a lot of my pupils comment on it too. You won't be dissappointed, but you might want to consider an after market seat, if your planning on touring. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[Mark_Able]

I used to have a Fazer 1000 too, and it is a better bike over all. Better handling, slightly more gutsy, bit more stable, quicker turning, more manageable (not so tall in the seat). If you can't get a test ride, you're welcome to try mine out.

[redken1]

Hi Ken, I've got the FZ1N, which is basically the same. I like it. Done 33000 miles so far without even a hiccup. Goes like stink, handles well, and has decent brakes. Good riding position, but is let down a little by a not-so-comfy seat. That would be my only criticism. I've ridden the Honda, but was seriously unimpressed. Crap brakes, gutless power delivery, felt more like a 600 than a 1000. The FZ pull your arms out when you give it the berries. I think it's a good looking bike as well. Not just me, because a lot of my pupils comment on it too. You won't be dissappointed, but you might want to consider an after market seat, if your planning on touring. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Thanks alot for that (sorry I don't know your name) is your bike the new model from 06? I have already checked it out and Yamaha do a gel seat for £160. George White are offering 5 years interest free on the fazer at the till end of September which is a brill deal. Thanks again

[redken1]

I used to have a Fazer 1000 too, and it is a better bike over all. Better handling, slightly more gutsy, bit more stable, quicker turning, more manageable (not so tall in the seat). If you can't get a test ride, you're welcome to try mine out.

What you mean the new model is a better bike overall?

[Mark_Able]

[quote author=Mark_Able link=1281804903/0#4 date=1281812022]I used to have a Fazer 1000 too, and it is a better bike over all. Better handling, slightly more gutsy, bit more stable, quicker turning, more manageable (not so tall in the seat). If you can't get a test ride, you're welcome to try mine out.

What you mean the new model is a better bike overall?[/quote]

Yes Ken. Mine's an '07 in black. Yes the new model is much better all round. More fun to ride I think. Cheers, Mark. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[speedy]

what honda did you ride.

[redken1]

Thanks Mark I'm really looking forward to meeting you, hopefully in the not too distant future. I think Ive decided but the hard part is yet to come. Persuading the Missus LMAO