Go naked?

[Shoeb]

First off, hello to everyone. New member here. Not a (very) new biker though, and I've a very slight dilemma as I idly plan my next bike purchase. Currently ride an FZ6 fazer which is awesome but I just can't get on with the half faired looks, and shallow though that is it stops me from really loving the thing. Really, I prefer the looks of naked bikes, but I do like a bit of light touring, at which the fazer excels.
Has anyone got a naked middleweight they use for this and if so, do you suffer on long high-speed days (and please share your idea of long and high speed for my reference)? I know a fairing makes motorways easier but my heart still says naked.

[Diggs]

I can do 200 miles a day on twisties with my SpeedT. Wouldn't dream of doing 200 motorway miles though - partly because my wrists would ache and partly because that's what cars are for...
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[Ben90]

If you like the bike, get a naked FZ6?

https://moto.zombdrive.com/images/yamaha-fz6-s2-10.jpg

You can also naked-ify your bike if you so wish, the americans have concocted a 'kit' which you can buy to effectively replace your front fairing with a naked headlight and all associated gubbins.

The yanks never got the FZ6'n' so this was their only choice.

Light touring on a naked should be fine as long as you avoid long motorway slogs. A fly-screen helps, which you can easily remove route/vanity dependant.
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[Shoeb]

Oh yeah, I'm very aware of what a fittie the naked version is! It's really motorways I'm thinking of I suppose. I never really want to use them but sometimes it's just way more efficient for getting places. Now if you'll excuse me that pic has given me quite a stubborn erection...

[pinkyfloyd]

I've an XJ6N and love it. Got a fly screen for it and I'm comfortable at 70 on the m/way. Longest trips I have done have been to is from Portsmouth to Cardington and back 3 times. A3, M25, M1
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[Kaya75]

I got a gsf 600 naked, never really bothered with wind, love tge naked looks, I nearly brought a fzr6 as they are very sweet, but got to love naked bandits.. a few people have said about tge fly screens look good dam ugly in my eyes but I may consider getting one for tge m6 in December!!
Go fir it

[Mario_Kempes]

I've never understood the "can't ride a naked bike because of the wind" stuff.

I've got a double bubble on the 636 and it's doubtless better but, riding the xt600 or my previous Hornet, wind never bothered me much at all. Only when you go over a ton does it really become noticeable.

Stop being a pussy.
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[Shoeb]

[Kaya75]

I don't know about power, but over a ton and Im careful not to make big gestures like waving, theres nothing to get back behind quickly so you feel like you are caught in the wind, which you are I guess. So it's more a speed thing really. If more horses equal higher average speed then..

The thing the catches me out sometimes is takeoff, if I'm just sat chilling then give it a dose of juice, lights, slip roads, Aroad refuges I don't get into position fast enough and I can feel a little blown back, but that's my sloppy style in fairness.

Holidays in warmth of hi summer would be fine, long rides in winter the old knees are my main cold spot and it's not great to be honest, hoping some new winter kegs will help this year.

Still cold knees or not still love the freedom of being naked! Lol. I reckon a Hornet would only add to your enjoyment

[rubyhorse2]

its amazing what some of the little screens can with regards the wind. I tend to put up with the minuscule one on the SD but dont really do much motorway riding unless its needed.

i can sit at 70mph quite comfortably to be honest, once you start going silly speeds then it is tuck down and hold one time.

It wouldnt worry me anyway, get a naked.

[JP7]

I had an FZ6N, which had a small screen on the front. I loved the looks of the bike, and the screen did make a noticeable difference to wind buffeting, but it did still become annoying and tiring on a long trip. I am not the most sturdily-built of people, so after a while it does become a problem.

Personally speaking, I am a lot happier on a faired bike. Your Fazer is an ideal all-rounder really. Just my two-penceworth.

[talkToTheHat]

At 70, in the rain, without a screen, you will quickly be miserable. I got an MRA vario screen for my 535 intending just to use it for long motorway trips and 2-up tours where putting my head down causes complaints from behind. It has stayed on the bike, and i don't find myself rushing to break out the oversuit at the first sign of drizzle now. Yes I sit more upright than on a FZ6, but such a screen has eliminated the effect of wind blast on the comfortable cruising speed of the bike.
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[deadwolf]

Seconding/thirding/whatevering the suggestion of a flyscreen on a naked bike. Just whack it on when you want to hit the motorways and take it off when you want the bike in all its naked glory.
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[mudcow007]

ive got a naked bandit (no screen etc) on the motorway it can be a bit windy

id say it helps if you are carrying a little beef to keep you anchored on the bike

I always chuckle as im doing "70" on the motorway going past cars an they are eating butties an smoking fags as im holding on for dear life....