Bammerburn
Member
Hi all!
I put up my Ninja ZX-6R for sale recently because I'm sick of the clip-ons and want more torque. I have a naked SV650 and love it - but it's my girlfriend's - and want a liter bike with more focus on torque and a handlebar.
A guy contacted me and wanted to swap his '02 FZ1 for my '05, with some cash thrown in. I did some research on those forums and found the Fazer to be attractive. I just want a reliable bike with a handlebar, comfortable area for my passenger, and furious torque/speed. I've never owned a Yamaha before.
The guy says,
"18k miles on it, mechanically mint, very clean, tires good, fluids exchanged every spring, can verify at [fairly reputable cycle shop in Rochester], new fork seals & front brake pads replaced recently, owned it for a few months, was helping a buddy by buying it. Has Stabil in it now as it sits." It has remote leds - Rochester people seem to like putting neon lights and stuff on their bikes because the typical motorcyclist only rides from June - August (I ride whenever it doesn't snow!).
I am very interested in this bike, and the Fazer community seems awesome, (much like the awesomeness of the SV650 community). What should I be looking for? How much do you think this bike is worth? This would be my 8th bike in like 2 years so I'm well-accustomed with bike-hunting.
I put up my Ninja ZX-6R for sale recently because I'm sick of the clip-ons and want more torque. I have a naked SV650 and love it - but it's my girlfriend's - and want a liter bike with more focus on torque and a handlebar.
A guy contacted me and wanted to swap his '02 FZ1 for my '05, with some cash thrown in. I did some research on those forums and found the Fazer to be attractive. I just want a reliable bike with a handlebar, comfortable area for my passenger, and furious torque/speed. I've never owned a Yamaha before.
The guy says,
"18k miles on it, mechanically mint, very clean, tires good, fluids exchanged every spring, can verify at [fairly reputable cycle shop in Rochester], new fork seals & front brake pads replaced recently, owned it for a few months, was helping a buddy by buying it. Has Stabil in it now as it sits." It has remote leds - Rochester people seem to like putting neon lights and stuff on their bikes because the typical motorcyclist only rides from June - August (I ride whenever it doesn't snow!).
I am very interested in this bike, and the Fazer community seems awesome, (much like the awesomeness of the SV650 community). What should I be looking for? How much do you think this bike is worth? This would be my 8th bike in like 2 years so I'm well-accustomed with bike-hunting.