terry_b
New Member
Hello everybody!
Newbie from CT here! I've been on and off bikes for a few years, spent a lot of time off and last summer decided to jump back in. Started out with a Ninja 650 - great bike to get my confidence back, but not exactly a ton of fun.
Friend was selling his low miles 2004 Fazer and it seemed like a perfect chance to upgrade on the cheap! (He got a BMW 1000R
)
Coming from the Ninja 650, this bike is just amazing! An absolute dream in the corners, flickable and steady as a rock. The spring rates seem just about right for me and long rides are comfortable. Peaky 4 cylinder is a totally different monster so I'm getting back into that higher rpm mindset rather than the tractor torque of the parrallel twin, but I'm loving every ride!
I'm starting with 14,000 miles, a Puig windscreen, FZ1 bars, and fender eliminator/LED tail lights. I found some wiring concerns that I am addressing with a motodynamic integrated taillight, some flush mount front turn signals and an LED friendly relay on the way. Also have new grips and tank protector. Considering some rim tape, red maybe - but I'm worried it may clash a bit. Short levers are also on the way, as I generally two-finger cover them.
Is the two-tone coloring a factory deal? Or do I have a couple custom colors on here?
Here she is:
Started out with a "custom" subframe that had the passenger pegs removed... My wife was not ok with that at all!
Before the swap: (Also, went ahead and did the customary maintenance in parrallel - ALL new fluids, oil filter, and a good old scrubbing. Air filter awaiting more research and new brake pads on deck when I need them)
During... bit more work than I originally thought!
Back together, wife approves!
Now I have an extra subframe!
Unfortunately she did come with a minor dent in the tank... Not terrible, but I notice it - currently exploring options for a fix/new tank... Dry ice, basketball inflated inside, lost cause? Simple tip-over on a windy day, the cover protected the paint, but it fell onto something that dinged the tank right there.
Some other small projects to address - clutch cable may need replaced, brake lever is a tad bent from the same tip as the tank dent, and I may try out a handlebar with just a tad bit of rise eventually. Looking forward to my time here and seeing you kind folks around!
Newbie from CT here! I've been on and off bikes for a few years, spent a lot of time off and last summer decided to jump back in. Started out with a Ninja 650 - great bike to get my confidence back, but not exactly a ton of fun.
Friend was selling his low miles 2004 Fazer and it seemed like a perfect chance to upgrade on the cheap! (He got a BMW 1000R
)Coming from the Ninja 650, this bike is just amazing! An absolute dream in the corners, flickable and steady as a rock. The spring rates seem just about right for me and long rides are comfortable. Peaky 4 cylinder is a totally different monster so I'm getting back into that higher rpm mindset rather than the tractor torque of the parrallel twin, but I'm loving every ride!
I'm starting with 14,000 miles, a Puig windscreen, FZ1 bars, and fender eliminator/LED tail lights. I found some wiring concerns that I am addressing with a motodynamic integrated taillight, some flush mount front turn signals and an LED friendly relay on the way. Also have new grips and tank protector. Considering some rim tape, red maybe - but I'm worried it may clash a bit. Short levers are also on the way, as I generally two-finger cover them.
Is the two-tone coloring a factory deal? Or do I have a couple custom colors on here?
Here she is:
Started out with a "custom" subframe that had the passenger pegs removed... My wife was not ok with that at all!
Before the swap: (Also, went ahead and did the customary maintenance in parrallel - ALL new fluids, oil filter, and a good old scrubbing. Air filter awaiting more research and new brake pads on deck when I need them)
During... bit more work than I originally thought!
Back together, wife approves!
Now I have an extra subframe!
Unfortunately she did come with a minor dent in the tank... Not terrible, but I notice it - currently exploring options for a fix/new tank... Dry ice, basketball inflated inside, lost cause? Simple tip-over on a windy day, the cover protected the paint, but it fell onto something that dinged the tank right there.
Some other small projects to address - clutch cable may need replaced, brake lever is a tad bent from the same tip as the tank dent, and I may try out a handlebar with just a tad bit of rise eventually. Looking forward to my time here and seeing you kind folks around!
