The FZ1 ended up being the bike that the dealer had me thinking about long and hard before I bought the 8. With some good haggle you can get the price down on the FZ1 to within $1000-1500 of the 8. It's got the same comfy riding position; better wind protection for hwy rides; and about 45HP...
That is such a nice looking bike. Nice purchase. I just got back to the States today after being over in England for 5 days. My man; you guys have it SO good with the selection of bikes that are avail. to you all. I spent hours looking at stuff I'd never seen before at dealerships!!
Funny; I...
So I bought the FZ8 in June brand new. Did the proper break in and was loving it. Bought some .9" Motech handlebar risers from a guy on this fourm and they were perfect. Just what I needed. Then the wife says, "Oh, let me try it out with those on there." And...that was it. I lost the FZ8...
Welcome new French dude. Glad to have you. I too am newish to this Forum and have learned a great deal by being a member. Everybody here is pretty cool and very helpful.
Make sure you check out the ergonomics on those Duc Monsters....I am 5'11" and 165 lbs. and also was going to get one of those; but after a test ride it was just too uncomfortable. Leaning foward with pressure on the wrists; felt like I had done a push up the whole ride. Also; the Duc just...
It's my 1st Brand New bike I ever bought. So; like the lemming I am, I did what the manual said. I did what the dealer told me to do. And I got ram rodded for $165. Nice, eh?