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scoobiemandan Renault 5 Driver
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Posted: 16:33 - 27 Oct 2016 Post subject: Gone and bought......... |
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A 1000 Fazer!
Went in to look at a CBR600F Sport and came out with an agreement on this, go figure!
https://www.hastingsmotorcyclecentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_7900.jpg
Few scrapes to the front cowel, no drop damage, a bit of flaky engine paint but other than that it's a pretty clean example, very well cared for. The previous owner couldn't ride her any more as he had cancer and had only really used it for journeys to Europe.
Excited....a little Just gotta wait until he has some workshop time to get a small niggle, service and MOT sorted. Hopefully early next week at the latest, maybe even before the weekend.
I think a little tentative riding is in order for a while as it's huge compared to what I've been riding (NSR125). Sure I'll pick it up in no time (hopefully not off the floor though).
Got myself a Haynes for her and first job is to check the EXUP as I understand these are a week spot on these machines, along with shoddy suspension. ____________________ IN THE GARAGE: 2001 Fox Eye Honda NSR125R, 2004 Subaru Legacy GT Spec-B, 2013 Ford S-Max 2.0 Titanium X Sport |
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Nice, I have the newer FZ1 but they're great bikes. Talk to Chickenstrip for all the FZS1000 tips. ____________________ Yamaha RXS 100 > Honda CD 250 > Honda Hornet 600 > Honda CBR 600RR > Yamaha RXS 100 > Kawasaki ZX6R J2 > Yamaha FZ1 |
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scoobiemandan Renault 5 Driver
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chickenstrip Super Spammer
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Posted: 16:57 - 27 Oct 2016 Post subject: |
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Welcome to ownership of the best all-rounder money can buy
scoobiemandan wrote: | Got myself a Haynes for her and first job is to check the EXUP as I understand these are a week spot on these machines, along with shoddy suspension. |
I'd get the stealer to sort the EXUP as part of the conditions for sale. Let them deal with the almost inevitable snapped bolts. After they say they've done it, check to see that the bolts undo easily and look for signs of fresh copper grease, as proof.
If it's on a standard rear shock, ditch it ASAP, and put something decent on the back. Absolutely transforms the handling (R6 item is very popular, and won't break the bank if sourced from the right place, including someone who knows which one is right for these bikes; Nitron's also rated highly, but more expense most likely); it's the one 'must-do' mod if you do nothing else.
Front suspension isn't bad, but I found that upgrading on the back allowed me to push it harder, highlighting a touch of flex in the forks. Not a problem for most, and will be fine if you don't fancy further expense. Then drop the bike down the forks 8-10mm to quicken the steering a little - it won't harm stability except for perhaps at absolutely maxed out speed, and then not drastically so.
Enjoy! ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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scoobiemandan Renault 5 Driver
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Posted: 17:09 - 27 Oct 2016 Post subject: |
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It's a done deal now so can't really be asking for the EXUP to be sorted....if it even needs it. Like I said, it's a well cared for bike and if the previous owner knew his stuff, hopefully this is something he'll have covered.
Find out once she's delivered eh ____________________ IN THE GARAGE: 2001 Fox Eye Honda NSR125R, 2004 Subaru Legacy GT Spec-B, 2013 Ford S-Max 2.0 Titanium X Sport |
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scoobiemandan Renault 5 Driver
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Posted: 17:59 - 28 Oct 2016 Post subject: |
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Went and picked her up today and I'm impressed! It would be a lie if I were to tell you I wasn't as nervous as hell jumping straight onto a 1000cc after my wee little 125cc but quite literally around 10 seconds into the ride I was in heaven the wife was following behind keeping an eye on me, fer her piece of mind, until I decided my left hand was hurting too much all that stop start in traffic so bid her farewell
Runs smooth and soooo easy to ride. Took it easy of course ____________________ IN THE GARAGE: 2001 Fox Eye Honda NSR125R, 2004 Subaru Legacy GT Spec-B, 2013 Ford S-Max 2.0 Titanium X Sport |
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