cjmonkey610
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Hey There!
I'm from Sydney, Australia, and im looking to get back into riding after about 7 years bike-less..
I used to ride sports bikes exclusively. I started on a CBR250RR, then GSXR600, and finally GSXR750. I took all three to the track many many times, and enjoyed every minute! However, I'm now in the market for something "sporty" but also practical for the work commute, splitting traffic, some weekend rides, and with an upright seating position. Ive also fallen in love with the naked look.
Had a look at the 600 sportstourers, and given the amount of time i was away from riding, i thought this range would impress. Within 5 minutes of my test ride, i was already thinking "gee these aren't as grunty as i thought".
Much to the disappointment of the sales rep (though he was cool about it), i explained i would not be buying the bike (2008 CB600). They didn't have any other naked 900's in my range to try, so i went to another local bike shop in search of a cb900 or similar.
Didn't take long to find another shop, and i noticed a 2007 cb900, unfortunately, it had a sold sticker on in.. :-(...
I continued to look, and noticed an 2006 Fz1 n, just sitting there. I could hear it whispering to me.. "go on, you know you want to... " Anyhow, within 30 mins, i was doing a test ride.
I was immediately blown away. Power, comfort, styling, (yoshi -fitted) etc...
I was also immediately intimidated! I hadn't felt like this, since i first rode my 750! I found myself totally babying it around turns in fear of grunt induced HS.. hehe.. but i loved it.. and im pretty sure this is the bike for me.. i just have a few questions, im hoping the more experienced FZ1'ers out there can help with;
1. This is the big point for me.. it has 73,000km on the clock. This worries me big time. I mean the bike is in amazing condition, and the engine feels fantastic, with no odd noises here and there (unlike my suzies). It also has a FULL service history, and apparently only 1 owner. The sales manager was also willing to throw in 12 months warranty for free, because as he said "he felt totally confident with the bike's condition".
Is this too many kms for an fz1? should i be wary? are there things i should look at?
2. How is this bike for lane-splitting/commuting? That will be the bulk of my riding. My work is moving to an area where parking is $$, but motorcycle parking is free. How is this bike for everyday riding? Fighting traffic?
3. How is this bike in the wet (current rubber is pilot road 2).. our weather guys are predicting a wet-ish year. Given the power.. would this be too much for the wet? This is more a "me" question than a bike issue. I have just read that the 06 fz1 is snappy at the throttle.. and that freaks me out a little.
I never had a problem with the gixxer 750 in the wet with metzeller rennsports, but i knew that bike like the back of my hand. Is there enough throttle control available to calm my rusty biking nerves in the wet? FYI - i cant afford a PCIII right now.. i have heard this helps. Just how bad is the snap? or is it not really a problem?
Thanks for your help guys... any other info you can offer would be awesome! I'll be frank.. if im happy after hearing from "you experts".. i'll call the store on Monday and put a deposit on it!
EDIT: Added a couple of pics of her
Thanks!
cj
I'm from Sydney, Australia, and im looking to get back into riding after about 7 years bike-less..
I used to ride sports bikes exclusively. I started on a CBR250RR, then GSXR600, and finally GSXR750. I took all three to the track many many times, and enjoyed every minute! However, I'm now in the market for something "sporty" but also practical for the work commute, splitting traffic, some weekend rides, and with an upright seating position. Ive also fallen in love with the naked look.
Had a look at the 600 sportstourers, and given the amount of time i was away from riding, i thought this range would impress. Within 5 minutes of my test ride, i was already thinking "gee these aren't as grunty as i thought".
Much to the disappointment of the sales rep (though he was cool about it), i explained i would not be buying the bike (2008 CB600). They didn't have any other naked 900's in my range to try, so i went to another local bike shop in search of a cb900 or similar.
Didn't take long to find another shop, and i noticed a 2007 cb900, unfortunately, it had a sold sticker on in.. :-(...
I continued to look, and noticed an 2006 Fz1 n, just sitting there. I could hear it whispering to me.. "go on, you know you want to... " Anyhow, within 30 mins, i was doing a test ride.
I was immediately blown away. Power, comfort, styling, (yoshi -fitted) etc...
I was also immediately intimidated! I hadn't felt like this, since i first rode my 750! I found myself totally babying it around turns in fear of grunt induced HS.. hehe.. but i loved it.. and im pretty sure this is the bike for me.. i just have a few questions, im hoping the more experienced FZ1'ers out there can help with;
1. This is the big point for me.. it has 73,000km on the clock. This worries me big time. I mean the bike is in amazing condition, and the engine feels fantastic, with no odd noises here and there (unlike my suzies). It also has a FULL service history, and apparently only 1 owner. The sales manager was also willing to throw in 12 months warranty for free, because as he said "he felt totally confident with the bike's condition".
Is this too many kms for an fz1? should i be wary? are there things i should look at?
2. How is this bike for lane-splitting/commuting? That will be the bulk of my riding. My work is moving to an area where parking is $$, but motorcycle parking is free. How is this bike for everyday riding? Fighting traffic?
3. How is this bike in the wet (current rubber is pilot road 2).. our weather guys are predicting a wet-ish year. Given the power.. would this be too much for the wet? This is more a "me" question than a bike issue. I have just read that the 06 fz1 is snappy at the throttle.. and that freaks me out a little.
I never had a problem with the gixxer 750 in the wet with metzeller rennsports, but i knew that bike like the back of my hand. Is there enough throttle control available to calm my rusty biking nerves in the wet? FYI - i cant afford a PCIII right now.. i have heard this helps. Just how bad is the snap? or is it not really a problem?
Thanks for your help guys... any other info you can offer would be awesome! I'll be frank.. if im happy after hearing from "you experts".. i'll call the store on Monday and put a deposit on it!
EDIT: Added a couple of pics of her
Thanks!
cj
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