trexmsuee
New Member
I appreciated the 'spirited' comments!
Right now, I'd have to say that I could go for a either the FZ1 or FZ8 and be perfectly happy. I'm waiting on some business deals to firm up, so I hope I'll be able to make a purchase by the end of the summer. Also, I can probably work a little better deal after the spring/summer rush. The weather here is quite rideable through the fall, and even many days in the winter months.
In consideration of the ya'lls advice, I've looked at listings of a number of used FZ1 and FZ8s. Assuming that prices could be negotiated, it looks like it would be possible to save some $$ by purchasing a used bike via private sell.
However - I really am hesitant about this because in consideration of my location, these are almost all quite a distance out-of-state. The motorcycle population in Mississippi is dominated by either cruisers or young guys on supersports. There are just not that many standards / UJMs. When I had my Bandit, I never saw another naked sportbike within a hundred miles. I'd get asked all the time a gas stations "man, nice bike -- what the heck is it??". Kinda funny.
Anyway, since I'm not as advanced as others on this forum in regards to the potential mechanical issues (especially on a 5 to 6 year old bike), I really feel better about making the purchase from a dealer, either a hold-over or slightly used. There is something to be said for "peace of mind", even if it costs a little more money.
Take care,
Right now, I'd have to say that I could go for a either the FZ1 or FZ8 and be perfectly happy. I'm waiting on some business deals to firm up, so I hope I'll be able to make a purchase by the end of the summer. Also, I can probably work a little better deal after the spring/summer rush. The weather here is quite rideable through the fall, and even many days in the winter months.
In consideration of the ya'lls advice, I've looked at listings of a number of used FZ1 and FZ8s. Assuming that prices could be negotiated, it looks like it would be possible to save some $$ by purchasing a used bike via private sell.
However - I really am hesitant about this because in consideration of my location, these are almost all quite a distance out-of-state. The motorcycle population in Mississippi is dominated by either cruisers or young guys on supersports. There are just not that many standards / UJMs. When I had my Bandit, I never saw another naked sportbike within a hundred miles. I'd get asked all the time a gas stations "man, nice bike -- what the heck is it??". Kinda funny.
Anyway, since I'm not as advanced as others on this forum in regards to the potential mechanical issues (especially on a 5 to 6 year old bike), I really feel better about making the purchase from a dealer, either a hold-over or slightly used. There is something to be said for "peace of mind", even if it costs a little more money.
Take care,