Im back baby!!!! (UPDATE: First mod)

[ksanbon]

Nice bike, J !!
Thanks for the review & comparisons.
One question: how's the wind protection from the headlkight & deflector?

 

[JSP]

Thanks for the review jsp.Im glad your back in the saddle so quick.It sounds like a great all around streetbike, and suits your needs better.How light does the front end feel under acceleration compared to both of your old 600s?

Hard to say.. it feels like i could get the fron up if i tried. The bike is a little heavy.but cannot notice it at all while balanced and riding. It's a very balanced bike. Oh and one other thing... I do not think seat is height adjustable. I pulled it and could not see anyway to do that. I need am ownrrs manual, did not come with one.

 

[bleedinblue]

Thanks, I dont want to do a clutch up on the interstate or anything.I just like being able to unload the front end before crossing railroad tracks, or when a hill levels out.Its just my off road background following me lol.
Enjoy the fz8, she looks like a keeper lol

 

[JSP]

Nice bike, J !!
Thanks for the review & comparisons.
One question: how's the wind protection from the headlkight & deflector?

None really haha. But that means no wind buffering. Over 80 you can really start to feel the push but its not bad at all. I rather enjoy it. Gives to the whole freedom of riding and such.

 

[Marthy]

None really haha. But that means no wind buffering. Over 80 you can really start to feel the push but its not bad at all. I rather enjoy it. Gives to the whole freedom of riding and such.

I was going to ask too. I like the FZ8 but concern about the windy part... my neck is not that great. I was looking around yesterday about screen available for the 8, not much. Then I found out the Fazer 8 comes 1/2 fairing. So I could always mod it...lol

That might be the only thing that would make me shift for the FZ1. I need wind protection. Time to put $$$ on the side for cash down... going for it. My wife said if I can find a good deal I could get one and she'll be riding the 6R (will be lowered and restricted!)

Thanks for the "test ride report" since you drove both that give us a good base line.

 

[Chevyfazer]

Welcome to the naked world, life's better in the buff!!!

I love the fz8 mainly because of its looks, I was eyeing this one real hard the other day when I stopped by the dealer but I couldnt bring myself to get it as a "upgrade" from the fz6. I figure I'll hang off for a while until I can get a fz1 but man the 8 looks great!!!

 

[pfcreed]

I was so close to getting an fz8, but my mom smoked new ports when she was pregnant and made me a little to short

 

[JSP]

I was so close to getting an fz8, but my mom smoked new ports when she was pregnant and made me a little to short

Haha sorry but thays funny

 

[Detrich]

Congrats man! Have seen the FZ8's in person, and yes- it's a sick bike.

 

[tatty2012]

Jay, was that you that I saw in Redmond? Had to be, cuz that is the only FZ8 I've ever seen around here!

 

[LS6TT]

I almost almost grabbed the 8, was soo close. jealous man, nice.

 

[JSP]

Jay, was that you that I saw in Redmond? Had to be, cuz that is the only FZ8 I've ever seen around here!

Bullshit! . Nope not me. I thought i saw you in bend! Haha. Black fz6r with a passenger (I think..). So u sayin there is another 8 in town eh??? Hmmmm.....

 

[tatty2012]

Bullshit! . Nope not me. I thought i saw you in bend! Haha. Black fz6r with a passenger (I think..). So u sayin there is another 8 in town eh??? Hmmmm.....

I was in Bend earlier with a passenger!

Sure as heck looked like an 8. It was black, no fairing, decepticon logo shaped headlight and gold forks... Could have swore it was you...

 

[JSP]

I was in Bend earlier with a passenger!

Sure as heck looked like an 8. It was black, no fairing, decepticon logo shaped headlight and gold forks... Could have swore it was you...

Well than that was you then!

Sadly I did no riding at all today. Had to take the kiddo to a bday party and then was visiting the pops in the hospital.

 

[6R Blackout]

Hows your dad? Is he gonna continue to ride or do you think he will hang his hat?

 

[Rookasaki]

Ummm... Yo Jsp, Don't you have a gopro? umm... Video walk around of your girl!????

 

[JSP]

Hows your dad? Is he gonna continue to ride or do you think he will hang his hat?

He has already stated he will ride. Already cant wait. First words out of his mouth was "how's my bike?"

He is doing good. They have him up and walking a few times a day. May get to go home in a day or two.

Ummm... Yo Jsp, Don't you have a gopro? umm... Video walk around of your girl!????

I do. I will get one real quick here! Give me a few. Will prob be on my phone though and not the GoPro. Much quicker upload from my phone.

 

[tatty2012]

Well than that was you then!

Sadly I did no riding at all today. Had to take the kiddo to a bday party and then was visiting the pops in the hospital.

If it wasn't you, we need to figure out who it was!!

 

[leem00]

He has already stated he will ride. Already cant wait. First words out of his mouth was "how's my bike?"

He is doing good. They have him up and walking a few times a day. May get to go home in a day or two.




I do. I will get one real quick here! Give me a few. Will prob be on my phone though and not the GoPro. Much quicker upload from my phone.

Love to hear the hows my bike quote....sign of a true bike and a warrior spirit..

 

[JSP]

Quick walk around. Sorry for not startin it... Literally out of gas. Saving the fumes to make it to the gas station.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIZuZ1D7G8M]FZ8 walk around - YouTube[/ame]