Upgrade from Gen 1 options?

PeteFZ · 02-08-2012, 03:27 AM

G'day,

I'm thinking of upgrading my excellent Gen1 (because I can)

Which option would you choose?

Or should I stay with the Gen 1 (I do love it!)?

Options:

2008 R1, 26,717Kms, Rossi replica, $8,999 AUD, Been dropped and repaired, new fairing, straight, a bit rough around the edges.
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automo...=D888601788232

2007 FZ1N, 14,846Kms, full Yoshi system, power commander, excellent condition, $9,999 AUD
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automo...=D888601827592

2010 SUZUKI GSX1250FA, 2,948Kms (new bike!), Yoshi slipon, $10,490 AUD
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automo...D1403901666818

2003 FZS1000 Skunk (yes the skunk was '03 in Australia), 44,486Kms, Ivan's So jets, MIVV slipon, R6R rear shock, hugger, JMV lowers, SS lines and more. Unmarked tank, other paint is very good but not perfect, alloy bits are losing their luster. Never dropped, regularly serviced (by me) $3,000 AUD as a trade in, $6,500 as private sale (when I can sell it - things are slow).
http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w...=PC110011a.jpg

What do you reckon guys? What would you do?

Something else?

BTW nearly all of my riding is tight twisties in the Adelaide hills, some commuting (12 Kms each way when too lazy for the bicycle), no touring (Jaguar for that).

Pete

motomania · 02-08-2012, 09:36 AM

difficult to answer or advise but if all you are doing is twisties, then I would go for the R1 as its the best carver in the bunch.

I am not a fan of the Suzuki, I just don't care for them.

I see no point going from a Gen 1 to another Gen 1 unless there is something wrong with your current Gen 1

I'm not a fan of the Gen 2 FZ. I think they did it wrong. It should be an R1 with a taller handlebar and windshield and thats about it.

gixxerjasen · 02-08-2012, 10:17 AM

Um, going to a Gen II is generally considered a downgrade.

eflyguy · 02-08-2012, 05:32 PM

Go with what moves you..
..a

old77zrider · 02-08-2012, 06:36 PM

Not into touring, and twisties at the back door......no brainer....the R1!

theryatch · 03-07-2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxerjasen

Um, going to a Gen II is generally considered a downgrade.

stretch160 · 03-07-2012, 03:36 PM

I don't consider any of those options an upgrade.
I guess that's why there are so many high milage FZ1s. Nobody can find a better bike to trade them in on.

PeteFZ · 03-07-2012, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stretch160

I don't consider any of those options an upgrade.
I guess that's why there are so many high milage FZ1s. Nobody can find a better bike to trade them in on.

In the end I decided none of those were upgrades and deals on new bikes are very good at the moment so I bought a new one of these: cbr1000rr

Pick her up tomorrow

The FZ is too good to trade for what they were offering so I'll keep her - the best of both worlds!

theryatch · 03-08-2012, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteFZ

In the end I decided none of those were upgrades and deals on new bikes are very good at the moment so I bought a new one of these: cbr1000rr

Pick her up tomorrow

The FZ is too good to trade for what they were offering so I'll keep her - the best of both worlds!

Good choice! I don't think you would want to take that CBR on any sort of distance. I don't think I could ever sell mine either now that I have had one...

grommet · 03-08-2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteFZ

In the end I decided none of those were upgrades and deals on new bikes are very good at the moment so I bought a new one of these: cbr1000rr

Pick her up tomorrow

The FZ is too good to trade for what they were offering so I'll keep her - the best of both worlds!

get both

rswebscan · 03-08-2012, 02:01 PM

Good decision....

DCrippa · 03-09-2012, 06:43 AM

I've always had a little lust for the 1000r

jemimarider · 03-09-2012, 05:31 PM

I'll be watching this thread carefully. I currently have an 01 FZ1 and will shortly be getting a full blown sport bike to accompany it. I have been looking at the new cbr very closely. Can't wait to hear what you think about it!

PeteFZ · 03-19-2012, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jemimarider

I'll be watching this thread carefully. I currently have an 01 FZ1 and will shortly be getting a full blown sport bike to accompany it. I have been looking at the new cbr very closely. Can't wait to hear what you think about it!

http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2284501#post2284501

allthrottleFZ1 · 04-11-2012, 06:55 AM

v This!!! v And keep the FZ.

View Poll Results: Upgrade from Gen1?
'08 R1	10	29.41%
'07 FZ1N	10	29.41%
'10 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA	4	11.76%
'03 Skunk	15	44.12%
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02-08-2012, 03:27 AM	#1
PeteFZ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 237	Upgrade from Gen 1 options? G'day, I'm thinking of upgrading my excellent Gen1 (because I can) Which option would you choose? Or should I stay with the Gen 1 (I do love it!)? Options: 2008 R1, 26,717Kms, Rossi replica, $8,999 AUD, Been dropped and repaired, new fairing, straight, a bit rough around the edges. http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automo...=D888601788232 2007 FZ1N, 14,846Kms, full Yoshi system, power commander, excellent condition, $9,999 AUD http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automo...=D888601827592 2010 SUZUKI GSX1250FA, 2,948Kms (new bike!), Yoshi slipon, $10,490 AUD http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automo...D1403901666818 2003 FZS1000 Skunk (yes the skunk was '03 in Australia), 44,486Kms, Ivan's So jets, MIVV slipon, R6R rear shock, hugger, JMV lowers, SS lines and more. Unmarked tank, other paint is very good but not perfect, alloy bits are losing their luster. Never dropped, regularly serviced (by me) $3,000 AUD as a trade in, $6,500 as private sale (when I can sell it - things are slow). http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w...=PC110011a.jpg What do you reckon guys? What would you do? Something else? BTW nearly all of my riding is tight twisties in the Adelaide hills, some commuting (12 Kms each way when too lazy for the bicycle), no touring (Jaguar for that). Pete

02-08-2012, 10:17 AM	#3
gixxerjasen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Posts: 6,342	Um, going to a Gen II is generally considered a downgrade. __________________ www.leanangle.com Current Bikes:2007 Yamaha FJR 1300AE \| 1998 KTM 250 EXC \| 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400 Past Bikes: 1997 Katana 600-wrecked \| 2000 CBR600F4-Stolen \| 2001 GSX-R600-Stolen \| 1989 Honda CB1-Sold \| 2001 Suzuki TL1000R-Traded \| 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400-Sold \| 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600-Sold \| 2007 DR-Z400SM-Traded \| 2003 Yamaha FZ1 I-Wrecked \| 2003 Yamaha FZ1 II-Sold \|

02-08-2012, 05:32 PM	#4
eflyguy FZ1² Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 14,456	Go with what moves you.. ..a __________________ '01 FZ1 set up for distance '07 FZ1 set up for fun (both in the faster blue) Which would you prefer?

03-08-2012, 02:01 PM	#11
rswebscan Nada Como El Sol Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 20,396	Good decision.... __________________ Why are we here? Because we're here....Roll the bones

02-08-2012, 09:36 AM	#2
motomania Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,194	difficult to answer or advise but if all you are doing is twisties, then I would go for the R1 as its the best carver in the bunch. I am not a fan of the Suzuki, I just don't care for them. I see no point going from a Gen 1 to another Gen 1 unless there is something wrong with your current Gen 1 I'm not a fan of the Gen 2 FZ. I think they did it wrong. It should be an R1 with a taller handlebar and windshield and thats about it.

02-08-2012, 06:36 PM	#5
old77zrider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,165	Not into touring, and twisties at the back door......no brainer....the R1!

03-07-2012, 03:36 PM	#7
stretch160 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: lyman SC Posts: 669	I don't consider any of those options an upgrade. I guess that's why there are so many high milage FZ1s. Nobody can find a better bike to trade them in on.

03-09-2012, 06:43 AM	#12
DCrippa Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DC Posts: 1,627	I've always had a little lust for the 1000r __________________ In the pursuit of happiness don't forget to just stop and be happy with where you're at.

03-09-2012, 05:31 PM	#13
jemimarider Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 35	Sweet!! I'll be watching this thread carefully. I currently have an 01 FZ1 and will shortly be getting a full blown sport bike to accompany it. I have been looking at the new cbr very closely. Can't wait to hear what you think about it!

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