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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 3:44 pm
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I'm in somewhat of a quandry at the moment. As you might know I'm in the
market for a new motorbiscuit, as I've fallen out of love, in fact was never
in love, with what is left of my fireblade. The power delivery is horrible
and the seat very hard.
I've now spent about an hour and a half test riding the ZX10 and the R1 and
the more time I spend on them the more little 'features' I pick up on that I
find less than appealing [1]. I've begun thinking about a Fazer thou.
Since what I need has to be a bike for track days, long jaunts through the
continent and commuting through London traffic it's starting to appeal more
and more. However, being a stumpy fucker it's quite a tall (or wide)
machine, which is it's only downside, ok it's heavy as well. Not the *only*
downside as it's not a full-on sports bike. Will I start smoking a pipe if I
move away from pure sports? Will I ever learn to love a new riding position?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 3:44 pm
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"Porl" <porlp DeleteThis @btinternet.com> wrote:
> I'm in somewhat of a quandry at the moment. As you might know I'm in the
> market for a new motorbiscuit, as I've fallen out of love, in fact was never
> in love, with what is left of my fireblade. The power delivery is horrible
> and the seat very hard.
>
> I've now spent about an hour and a half test riding the ZX10 and the R1 and
> the more time I spend on them the more little 'features' I pick up on that I
> find less than appealing [1]. I've begun thinking about a Fazer thou.
[1]?
>
> Since what I need has to be a bike for track days, long jaunts through the
> continent and commuting through London traffic it's starting to appeal more
> and more. However, being a stumpy fucker it's quite a tall (or wide)
> machine, which is it's only downside, ok it's heavy as well. Not the *only*
> downside as it's not a full-on sports bike. Will I start smoking a pipe if I
> move away from pure sports? Will I ever learn to love a new riding position?
The fazer thou I think is called the FZ1 here. I think I saw a 2004
model, it had 4 gold anodized pipes. Nice look to it if this is the one.
> Or shall I just get a car?
Wauggh, nooooooooooo.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 3:49 pm
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"Porl" wrote in message
> I'm in somewhat of a quandry at the moment. As you might know I'm in the
> market for a new motorbiscuit, as I've fallen out of love, in fact was
never
> in love, with what is left of my fireblade. The power delivery is horrible
> and the seat very hard.
>
> I've now spent about an hour and a half test riding the ZX10 and the R1
and
> the more time I spend on them the more little 'features' I pick up on that
I
> find less than appealing [1]. I've begun thinking about a Fazer thou.
>
> Since what I need has to be a bike for track days, long jaunts through the
> continent and commuting through London traffic it's starting to appeal
more
> and more. However, being a stumpy fucker it's quite a tall (or wide)
> machine, which is it's only downside, ok it's heavy as well. Not the
*only*
> downside as it's not a full-on sports bike. Will I start smoking a pipe if
I
> move away from pure sports? Will I ever learn to love a new riding
position?
> Or shall I just get a car?
I dunno.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 3:56 pm
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Porl wrote:
> Since what I need has to be a bike for track days, long jaunts through the
> continent and commuting through London traffic it's starting to appeal more
> and more. However, being a stumpy fucker it's quite a tall (or wide)
> machine, which is it's only downside, ok it's heavy as well. Not the *only*
> downside as it's not a full-on sports bike. Will I start smoking a pipe if I
> move away from pure sports? Will I ever learn to love a new riding position?
> Or shall I just get a car?
I don't know the answer to many of your questions, but I will say that
getting rid of my totally sports focussed R6 and getting a far less
sporty, heavier, and ever so slightly quirky ZRX made me really enjoy
riding motorcycles again. I can't quite explain why, but it's just more
fun to chuck it around, and the comfort factor is a huge plus.
I say try something different, and just see if you enjoy it.
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 4:03 pm
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"Ginge" wrote in message
> Porl wrote:
> > Since what I need has to be a bike for track days, long jaunts through
the
> > continent and commuting through London traffic it's starting to appeal
more
> > and more. However, being a stumpy fucker it's quite a tall (or wide)
> > machine, which is it's only downside, ok it's heavy as well. Not the
*only*
> > downside as it's not a full-on sports bike. Will I start smoking a pipe
if I
> > move away from pure sports? Will I ever learn to love a new riding
position?
> > Or shall I just get a car?
>
> I don't know the answer to many of your questions, but I will say that
> getting rid of my totally sports focussed R6 and getting a far less
> sporty, heavier, and ever so slightly quirky ZRX made me really enjoy
> riding motorcycles again. I can't quite explain why, but it's just more
> fun to chuck it around, and the comfort factor is a huge plus.
>
> I say try something different, and just see if you enjoy it.
Yeah but you don't do track days. I'm not riding a fookin ZRX around
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 4:04 pm
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Porl wrote:
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> > I say try something different, and just see if you enjoy it.
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> Yeah but you don't do track days. I'm not riding a fookin ZRX around
> Rockingham.
Hmmm, I really should get around to doing a track day on it. 
When's this Rockingham one then?
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 4:30 pm
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"Ginge" wrote in message
> Porl wrote:
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> > > I say try something different, and just see if you enjoy it.
> >
> > Yeah but you don't do track days. I'm not riding a fookin ZRX around
> > Rockingham.
>
> Hmmm, I really should get around to doing a track day on it.
>
> When's this Rockingham one then?
No definite plans yet. Just haven't been there yet. >> Stay informed about: an actual chat about motorbikes |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 4:33 pm
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Porl wrote:
> > I say try something different, and just see if you enjoy it.
>
> Yeah but you don't do track days. I'm not riding a fookin ZRX around
> Rockingham.
Get a Laverda Jota, Ducati 900ss or Guzzi Le Mans. Will do everything
you want.
With the added self-esteem bonus of taming a 70s Italian superbike.
Riding one quickly is something to behold, a very real and yet visceral
experience.
You could get one for the cost of the depreciation of the ZX10 and still
sell it for the same money two years later.
And stuffing one of those past a modern sports machine is a very
satisfying feeling.
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 5:30 pm
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Porl wrote:
> I'm in somewhat of a quandry at the moment. As you might know I'm in
> the market for a new motorbiscuit, as I've fallen out of love, in
> fact was never in love, with what is left of my fireblade. The power
> delivery is horrible and the seat very hard.
>
> I've now spent about an hour and a half test riding the ZX10 and the
> R1 and the more time I spend on them the more little 'features' I
> pick up on that I find less than appealing [1]. I've begun thinking
> about a Fazer thou.
>
> Since what I need has to be a bike for track days, long jaunts
> through the continent and commuting through London traffic it's
> starting to appeal more and more. However, being a stumpy fucker it's
> quite a tall (or wide) machine, which is it's only downside, ok it's
> heavy as well. Not the *only* downside as it's not a full-on sports
> bike. Will I start smoking a pipe if I move away from pure sports?
> Will I ever learn to love a new riding position? Or shall I just get
> a car?
Pay attention at the back.
The answer is Gixxer Thou. It's comfortable. It tours. It fucks right off
into the distance on road and track. It handles incredibly well. It's cheap
to buy. It's reliable. No vibes. Well enough finished that a few hundred
quid can't make it Siberian Winter proof.
Ace myself and other keep making these points but y'all keep asking again.
Just one catch, it'll kill you if you aren't up to the job.
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 5:53 pm
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Porl wrote:
>I've now spent about an hour and a half test riding the ZX10 and the R1 and
>the more time I spend on them the more little 'features' I pick up on that I
>find less than appealing [1].
<fx: looks for footnote>
What?
> I've begun thinking about a Fazer thou.
Watch out for those transit vans.
>Since what I need has to be a bike for track days, long jaunts through the
>continent and commuting through London traffic it's starting to appeal more
>and more.
Zed Thou? Monster S4R?
>Will I start smoking a pipe if I
>move away from pure sports?
Probably.
>Will I ever learn to love a new riding position?
Not as much as it will love you?
>Or shall I just get a car?
Have both. But Swindell will take the piss out of you. Can you
handle it?
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 5:53 pm
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"Ben Blaney" wrote in message
> Porl wrote:
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> >I've now spent about an hour and a half test riding the ZX10 and the R1
and
> >the more time I spend on them the more little 'features' I pick up on
that I
> >find less than appealing [1].
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> <fx: looks for footnote>
The footnote was a list of things I didn't like about each that aren't
mentioned in the mags. I don't know where it went cos I wrote it.
> Zed Thou? Monster S4R?
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 5:53 pm
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Porl wrote:
> > Zed Thou? Monster S4R?
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> Not much good for long distance work.
Why not?
Just because they're not faired?
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 5:53 pm
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Porl wrote:
> > Zed Thou? Monster S4R?
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> Not much good for long distance work.
Honda Goldwing. Try that on a track day.
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 6:06 pm
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"'Hog" wrote in message
> Ace myself and other keep making these points but y'all keep asking again.
>
> Just one catch, it'll kill you if you aren't up to the job.
Well I was hoping my mate Steve would be round to lend me his today, but
he's a no show and not answering his phone. I hope he hasn't been caught on
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 6:16 pm
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Porl wrote:
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>> Zed Thou? Monster S4R?
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>Not much good for long distance work.
Can't see how they're worse than a Fazer. I mean, really - if you
want to tour, you need a fairing. If you want to do track days, you
want a sprots bike. If you want to commute, you probably want neither
of those things.
Quite seriously, why don't you think about two bikes, or even three?
You were about to spend - what? - nine grand on a new clit bike. How
about a two year old Busa for touring, a manky old heap of an SRAD
GSXR750 for trackdays for a couple of grand, and something small and
nimble for commuting.
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