Veeeeeerrry nice. A bit lighter than the GSX1400, also with a bit less grunt, but very nicely put together, very comfy... ride one and see. The stock twin rear Ohlins are a nice touch.Originally Posted by maha man
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Veeeeeerrry nice. A bit lighter than the GSX1400, also with a bit less grunt, but very nicely put together, very comfy... ride one and see. The stock twin rear Ohlins are a nice touch.
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Now that is a good buy
Very clean look pipe mod too, presumably saving a small fortunate on cans. And to me cans do not suit that retro style (Neptune has started producing a nice looking cone muffler).
If you are a large or tall person and as you say doing 2-up riding a FJ that new and that price would be ideal (I know I just contradicted my earlier post but that was purely price related to a new FJ). Speed triples are not designed for 2-up.
Also if the FJ appeals to you there are a few shops doing prices on the Honda CB1300 and keep an eye out for the GSX1400 Suzuki. See below re dealers prices.
http://motorcycletrader.co.nz/UsedIt...d=11A3F0398D0D
http://motorcycletrader.co.nz/UsedIt...d=11A3F0398D0D
More choices.....
There's only one thing for it - test rides
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Thoughts have widened somewhat..to a Big Naked no less.
In no paticular order...
1....GSX1400...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=150523358
2....CB1300.....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=105736108
3....XJR1300...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=141990237
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Bloody hell man with the inverted mohawk...you chew through way too many bikes e hoa!
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Naaaaa coming up two years with the current....in that time you have had how many?... 87?....Bloody hell man with the inverted mohawk...you chew through way too many bikes e hoa!
Dont know if you have seen the ones on the 'List?
I seem to be all over the place with my 'Wants'...
Theres even a Daytona on my TradeMe wacthlist...but thats a 'not really'.
What your thoughts on the Big Three Chris?
Thing is mate...I will visiting four Bike shops at the end of the month and it only seems right that I spend at either one of those shops. Have to sell the Triumph first...
Bring back Buell
thats the order i'd rank them in..
judging b looks only, having never ridden any of em.
gotta love the looks of the GSX1400,
I have to take one for a ride one day.
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Rode the B-King the other day; pretty awesome. But for the price, the '08 Busa would be my choice, if I wanted THAT kind of bike. LOL!
Ride, eat, sleep, repeat!
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Nah...a couple,maybeNaaaaa coming up two years with the current....in that time you have had how many?... 87?....
Dont know if you have seen the ones on the 'List?
I seem to be all over the place with my 'Wants'...
Theres even a Daytona on my TradeMe watcth list...but that's a 'not really'.
What your thoughts on the Big Three Chris?
Thing is mate...I will visiting four Bike shops at the end of the month and it only seems right that I spend at either one of those shops. Have to sell the Triumph first...
What's my thoughts? Almost irrelevant mate as it's you that would be riding it so only you could answer that as we're after slightly differing things for our road riding.
They are ALL good bikes...99% of bikes are these days.
At work I simply ask people their riding intentions for the next 2 years and take it from there.
Personally I find naked bikes more fun as you're in the elements and get the whole riding experience.
You've been spoilt for comfort and handling in recent times Mark so I would recommend heading towards up grading the suspension on any bike that you buy...at some stage,maybe after the first 12,000kms or so.
IMO I believe the FZ1 would suit best from what I believe you're after as they're such a great platform to build on. I believe they are much better in the twisties(compared to the naked s you've posted up) and have PLENTY of grunt to both enjoy yourself and carry luggage etc
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Put this one on your short list too Mark. Just looks so you!I am in the market for a brand new 08' something to ride.
The short list is very short, only two have made it.
This has come about because as of now the Triumph is totally mine, yes I payed out the last $8k today. Nedyumph belongs to me now...Bitch!
To the short list...
1....08' FZ1s http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-138451713.htm
2....08' Z1000 (black) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=153389465
Will trial both these bikes soon, but at this stage (without having been on either of them) the Fazer is the one that im keen on to be honest.
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Sure the suspension on the Fazer could do with some work now that it has 20,000 on it, but the reason the GSXR went and I kept the Fazer was that the Fazer with stock suspension handled better then the GSXR with Ohlins rear and tweaked front.
Ok, the GSXR suspension was 30,000km old, and the Fazer new.
I'm pretty sure Mark will find it quite reasonable.
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Very easily cured with an FCE.Fazer - spunky in the naked model, great detail (check out the bar clamps). Ride one as some reviews complain about a weak bottom end
Plus I see it as a bonus. Mild mannered under 7k around town, at 7 all hell cuts loose.
The TV collector.
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Roberty Dog has kindly just sold me his Velocity stacks so i'll put them on the FZ1 soon, interesting to see if the mid-range gets the boost they claim it does.
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Graves or Factory Pro?..........
Roberty Dog has kindly just sold me his Velocity stacks so i'll put them on the FZ1 soon, interesting to see if the mid-range gets the boost they claim it does.
What other mods do you have?
The TV collector.
Exactly, that's why I bought my FZ1, very good platform to build on and make a good bike freakin' awesome IMHO.
So far so good and iv'e only put a slip on can on it!
The TV collector.
Graves, I put an Arrow pipe on it about 3 weeks ago which had also ditched the power valve, so far that's it.
Removing the PV and thusly one of the cats and a free flowing can has completely changed the character of the bike and i'm loving it!
Sounds awesome too.
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