Good plan, cheers. Import as well so don't know how this affects the records as well it was a previous write off abroad? Will try again on the phone but has responded to message with: "Hi the bike runs perfect no problem with the engine, only with the speedometer but I have spare so can be replaced, rear master will need replacing it still works but better to replace it, and don’t show the fuel meter, 1 fork seal gone still can ride in it" I have the Reg so will check
I have a 2001 Fazer 600 FZS600 (Gold) which I use for winter/rain etc Do check the headlights as these are very poor quality, the reflective coating is painted on and flakes off The lights are poor to start with and there are several upgrade options on YouTube including 2.5" Xenon lights but they take a bit of work to put in.
Very easy bikes to ride, comfy suspension with its long travel helps to eat up the miles 170 miles on one tank if taking it easy Brakes are fantastic once upgraded with Hel braided hoses Mine starts and runs reliably with around 50k miles on it I use Redex in the tank to keep the fuel lines and carburettors clean
It can be a bit sluggish under 6,000 rpm but once you hit 7,000rpm with an open throttle the beast leaps forward
I think the 2001 model comes with foldable mirrors and prior ones are static, unles they were upgrades on mine
Thanks for the above @Red Thunder & @Dozers Dad I've sent a message to the chap and see what comes back. I've been doing some poking around the ebay an been offered this for £1550 with the Top Box (but coming a few hundred large over budget!) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-F...282751?hash=item4d98d07f7f:g:lusAAOSwA3ldOKhf
Bloody hell! You wouldn’t be able to see where you’re going with that tank bag. Looks a decent buy though.
It does look very nice. Never know how ebay works with normal listings. I'd think if I put on the offer subject to inspection then you're covered? Update: £925 on the table so will see how that goes. Have stated subject to verification inspection. @TEZ 217 Are you around tomorrow at all mate if you'd be so kind as to help out. Obviously cover costs for you Did you have a look at the one I found? Only concern is the high mileage. I've said I can go to £1400 but he wants £1550 which I'm sure you'll agree there is better value elsewhere (as the above you found)
Yer I thought it'd be only decent enough of me to ask personally. Sounds like he's having fun and games with the builders. Have sent @dilligaf a message.
I live near Wellingborough, but I'm up in Scotland until the 6th of August and then head off on the 7th to the Ardennes for a week, so can't really do anything until the 14th at the earliest. I'll also be at Santa Pod on the 16th, 17th and 18th racing at the Greenlight Nationals which is rounds 4 and 5 of this year's championship. I've then got a couple of weeks off before I go back to work. I know - it's a tough life, but we all have to sacrifice work for play sometimes!!!
I live near Wellingborough, but I'm up in Scotland until the 6th of August, but then head off on the 7th to the Ardennes for a week, so can't really do anything until the 14th at the earliest. I'll also be at Santa Pod on the 16th, 17th and 18th racing at the Greenlight Nationals which is rounds 4 and 5 of this year's championship. I've then got a couple of weeks off before I go back to work. I know - it's a tough life, but we all have to sacrifice work for play sometimes!!!
Remember your looking for an old bike to put miles on. If the tanks dented it takes money off you can spend on service. In theory, something like 2/3 of the cash on the bike, that leaves 1/3 to get it up to scratch. And dont do what I did and make it so nice you dont want to get it dirty.
I did EXACTLY that earlier this year with a Honda VTR (V-twin for the Triumph boys). Was supposed to be a 'runabout' but ended up doing next to no miles.
I've got very twitchy about my new Striple already and said to the Mrs it's raining next week I need the winter hack NOW (photos to follow by the way Picr has been down every time I've tried to host the photos) I've picked the 765 apart already. Don't like the mirrors or the none anodised brake fluid reservoirs (my 675 had loads of extras when I bought it) I'll get the hack and leave it for sure and lavish the 765
I've put a 12 hour offer at £925 so good chance will be rejected but agree on the relisting. Be a bit of trek to get up to Durham to collect but the Mrs can be bribed to drop me off Neighbour has come across with this in the local paper. My dog decided the chew the paper he brought over so found it online Read the Thundercat is a fair commuter if not a bit of a beast weight wise. Will obviously see how plan A above pans out
