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Wolf Adams

Wolf Adams

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DECIDED! check the end of the post..

Hey Guys (and Gals),
I am brand spanking new on the forum, though I have silently watched from behind the scenes for awhile, and I figured my first order of business would be to get your opinion..
Should I go for the 2010 FZ! or the brand new matte black beauty of the 2012?

This will be my first new bike out of a dealer.. I just sold my 1983 Yamaha Virago 920, and am really looking for something to keep and baby for life.

I know in the end it boils down to personal preference and how much I'm willing to spend.. but what are your thoughts? Any improvements to the 2012 I am missing?
 
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Wolf Adams said:
Hey Guys (and Gals),
I am brand spanking new on the forum, though I have silently watched from behind the scenes for awhile, and I figured my first order of business would be to get your opinion..
Should I go for the 2010 FZ! or the brand new matte black beauty of the 2012?

This will be my first new bike out of a dealer.. I just sold my 1983 Yamaha Virago 920, and am really looking for something to keep and baby for life.

I know in the end it boils down to personal preference and how much I'm willing to spend.. but what are your thoughts? Any improvements to the 2012 I am missing?
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Welcome Mr. Adams! Glad to have you aboard. What is the difference in pricing between the two?
 
Is the 2010 new? If so, I would imagine you would get a smokin deal. I sat on a 2012 on Saturday. I didn't notice anything different from the 2010. I'm sure someone will chime in if I'm wrong.
 
FZ1riderNY said:
Welcome Mr. Adams! Glad to have you aboard. What is the difference in pricing between the two?
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Well right now we are looking at a difference of about 2k between the two. The actual price difference is only a couple hundred but after dealer fees and all.. however the dealer did say he would try and throw in a Scorpion Exo Commander jacket (400 dollar value) and possibly a new helmet in with the brand new beauty.

tough choice!

I have yet to see the matte black yet.. no pictures online and the dealer hasnt got them in :waiting:
 
Dustin said:
Buy a lightly used one for much less and use the money left for upgrades :)
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That was my original plan, there is just something about a brand new bike that is so appealing to me. Just cranking it on and knowing that you are the first to ride.. It just makes it yours, you know what I am saying?

:doh2: Listen to me ramble.. Im just answering my own question!
 
I can see the appeal, but when you can snag yourself a lightly used FZ1 for $3500... Even if someone else's butt has been on it for 3000 miles, what's 3000 miles out of the 200,000+ it will happily go? :)
 
Hola!

Like others I'd say lightly used is the way to go, you can save thousands, and no dealer stuff like shipping, set up, etc.

The bikes are just about bullet proof and last forever.

Regardless, you'll enjoy the bike. :tup:
 
I tend to agree; buy a clean, low mile used one, save THOUSANDS for gear and mods. If you get a good deal and take care of it, the resale will also take care of you (I know, you're going to keep it forever, but....).

Not sure where you are located in Colorado, but here is what is available in the Denver Craigslist. Shop hard, be ready to walk, it's a BUYER's market.

2008 Yamaha FZ-1

***2009 YAMAHA FZ-1

2009 Yamaha FZ1

Boulder CL:

2009 YAMAHA FZ-1

Good luck. And remember this: There is ALWAYS more bikes out there!
 
Hey thanks for the replies guys :deal:
Definitely some food for thought, I do like the idea of saving thousands.. who doesn't! Also thank you for posting up some craigslist ad's, thats very helpful.
Ill definitely keep you all posted on what I decide, as well as adding pictures of my baby once I buy; until then I will be :lurking: around the thread, posting about all the hype I plan to do to the bike, and continue to let all the user pictures get me excited to enter the FZ1 world!
:bowdown:
 
Well I decided on a bike..
I came across an incredible steal. I am going to pick him up tomorrow (hopefully) or wednesday at the latest.

'09 Midnight Blue Fz1
1,904 Miles
Still under factory Warranty
$6,000

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Ill add more pics when I pick it up, I just snapped a quick one.

First additions?

- MIVV Suono (on the way)
- T Rex Sliders (on the way)
- HID Angel Eye/ Projector headlights (On the way)
- CopperDawg full Raven Speed Screen (on the way)
- Tank Pad
- Black Alligator seat cover (- YAMAHA FZ1 (06-08) Seat Cover #SB-Y04 we will see how it looks, that along with the angel eyes i think will give it more of an 'animalistic' personality. Plus hell, im 20 so why not)

so far thats it.. much more to do though!

Thoughts all?
:sinister:
 
Thanks Trucker,
I cant wait to get out and open him up tomorrow..

More pics to come when I get my aftermarkets on!

(and yes the bikes a boy.. usually my rides are sweet sweet women, but you'll see why this is a straight animal when i get the extras on)
 
Thanks CG and Scotty!
I look forward to actually putting something out here at the forum, instead of lurking as I have been :lurking:
 
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