Fazer?

[justbrowsing]

Does anyone know if there is a similar forum for the Fazer.
Tried one on Sunday, and the Divvies days may be numbered!

[suzukikidontheloose53]

Fazer? No swearing on this forum please.Here's a smite for even thinking about it

[Pops]

Have a look at the following, maybe useful
p196.ezboard.com/Fazer-Owners-Club--Unofficial/bfazerowners

[kabulcalling]

A "smite" for mentioning the "F" word, with four letters is understandible, but to "Smite" for using the five lettered "F" word is a bit harsh. Take an exalt from me Just Browsing, to make up for Fluro Green's over zealous reaction.
Fazer, CRF1000, Triumphs (Various) and Pans, we may own them, love them but have lustful feelings for other bikes, but what we all have in common is an appreciation of the XJ series. I still have mine, bought new in 1998. I'll be throwing it a 10th birthday party next year, and I have no plans to sell it, but I can still own a Trophy 1200 while retaining my appreciation for my XJ600S

[alpaholic]

Nah, the original F word is pretty disgusting but F***r is far worse. JB can take an extra smite from me! [1]

[1] Went swimming last night, the language from Crawley kids is utterly beyond the pale. I didn't dare point out that there were women around but Louise did. To be fair they cut it out after that. [2]

[2] None of them said Fa**r though so it wasn't too bad!

[DahDit]

F@Z3R.......

Man......you're too young to do it!

Unless:

a. You have a penchant for pipes / slippers
b. You tuck your shirt into your trousers when going out.
c. You like Plink Floyd......

In which case, you're older than your years suggest, and it may be a wise choice.

[tj63]

You lot obviously need reminding that 2/3 of the management plus an ex-AssMan ride Fazer 1000s. ;D

Get up to date. I know and you know that these persistent attacks on Fazers and their riders are only out of jealousy and it is wearing very thin now. The Diversion's been out of production for years and they ain't gonna last forever!


By the way, another good Fazer site is p072.ezboard.com/bfazer1000

This one only caters for 1000s

Whether you change to a Fazer or not, you will still be welcome here (well, as much as I am ).


Trevor

[DahDit]

"You lot obviously need reminding that 2/3 of the management plus an ex-AssMan ride Fazer 1000s."

Oooh, you bully.


May I also remind you this is a YAMAHA DIVERSION site! ;D


Tee Hee.

[alpaholic]

tj63 said:

these persistent attacks on Fazers and their riders are only out of jealousy and it is wearing very thin now.

Have an exalt, a poor substitute for a sense of humour but, it might help.

tj63 said:

The Diversion's been out of production for years and they ain't gonna last forever!

There will still be a few Divvies on the road for years... but even if there aren't people who love and appreciate the Diversion won't die out so quickly - this site has a future. [1]

[1] Well Old age will cut through the Fredos pretty quickly.

[Ghoti]

tj63 said:

You lot obviously need reminding that 2/3 of the management plus an ex-AssMan ride Fazer 1000s. ;D

Trev, not exactly a good argument against the fact that Fazers are ridden by old men

[Deleted]

I know and you know that these persistent attacks on Fazers and their riders are only out of jealousy and it is wearing very thin now.

While I believe the fazer to be a good bike I think this assumption is laughable. Given the choice between a fazer and several other bikes I really don't think the fazer is top of my list. Had a test ride last year and can't really see what the fuss is about, certainly faster than a divvie but so are many other bikes, better brakes and handling but again certainly, in my opinion, not the best bike in any category, just another all good rounder from yamaha like the divvie but with the benefit of newer design.

We all enjoy life on 2 wheels, you can't seriously believe we all aspire to Fazerism.

Dunc

[DahDit]

"I know and you know that these persistent attacks on Fazers and their riders are only out of jealousy and it is wearing very thin now.

By the way, another good Fazer site is p072.ezboard.com/bfazer1000

This one only caters for 1000s"

So, 600 owners aren't good enough?.........

"While I believe the fazer to be a good bike I think this assumption is laughable. Given the choice between a fazer and several other bikes I really don't think the fazer is top of my list......"


Here, here.

Nice bikes - yes.

Would it be top of my list. - Deffo no. Much further down than that.


I'm an young and an individual ;D

[alpaholic]

dahdit said:

Would it be top of my list. - Deffo no. Much further down than that.

I've liked the Fazer (6 & 10) since they came out. Would it be top of my list? Nah. [1] Would it be top of my list of bikes? No, cracking bike, but the B12 is much more my cup of tea and I'd only change that for a R100GS or something else simple with a shaft. If only they'd made a naked D9. :-(

[1] Elsa Pataky[2] and a bar of soap is currently top of my list, but a stately home with pool, a Sigma 33, a holiday home in the Alps and a XK120 would also rate well above a Fazer.
[2] Now there's a controversial ethical issue that's easy on the eye!

[Ghoti]

Especially when you consider the price of Fazers. This takes them a long way down my list.

But if you can get one cheap, then there is nothing wrong with them .

I still think they are over rated though, even before cost is factored in.

[DahDit]

"Elsa Pataky and a bar of soap is currently top of my list....."


More like getting certain appendages sewn back on after Louise reads that........

[Ghoti]

Alpaholic,

You really find


nicer than the luverly L?

Weirdo

(or is the attraction the bar of soap, something I thought a Crawley boy would know nothing about)

[farmer pf1]

Hi Guy,s and gal,s
I went and tried out the 600 and the 1000 Fazer at Chorley yamaha last week whoo hoo the 600 is a cracker one mintue 40mph just a little twist and 106mph on private road of course! out for about 20Min's loved it. Next the 1000 whoo hoo hoo hoo wow what a bike same road got up to 140mph loved it and it stopped as well, after a 93 600 diversion single disk brakes this bike was easy to ride and responsive didn't want to get of, then back to the shop to do the sum,s oh dear by the time you add everything up with insurance just a bit to much at the moment but definitely on the wish list.
Paul. ;D

[Ghoti]

farmer said:

...after a 93 600 diversion single disk brakes...

You've hit the nail on the head there .

[tj63]

Have an exalt, a poor substitute for a sense of humour but, it might help.

Oooh thanks - that really helps. You really are the master of the backhanded compliment.

I have an excellent sense of humour when I find something which is humorous. This constant sniping isn't. It may have been for the first few weeks or even months, but no longer.


I agree with other posters that the Diversion is an excellent bike, otherwise I wouldn't have been helping to run this club for the last few years. Neither would I have owned one for more than 5 years.

Nevertheless, when people move on to other bikes, we make sure to tell them that they are still welcome here. With the comments on here week after week, Fazer riders could be forgiven for thinking that they are not at all welcome. Look at it from their point of view.

Some will no doubt say I'm overreacting, but I've about had enough if it. There comes a point when light-hearted banter ceases to be that and just gets annoying and insulting. We are all presumably happy with our own choice of bike so should be allowed to enjoy it. Why Fazer owners are particularly targeted is a mystery to me.

Yes. there are undoubtedly better bikes out there, but the Fazer 1000 is a brilliant all rounder and suits me fine, as did the Diversion 600 for a long time.

Each to his (or her) own.


Fire away!



Trevor

[alpaholic]

ghoti said:

Especially when you consider the price of Fazers. This takes them a long way down my list.

I thought Fazers were pretty cheap? If you were looking for a fast litre bike I'd think value wise you'd be hard pushed to do better?

ghoti said:

nicer than the luverly L?

Errr. No. I bet she makes a great Piella though!

tj63 said:

we make sure to tell them that they are still welcome here.

Why Fazer owners are particularly targeted is a mystery to me.

You can't seriously be saying Fazer riders are unwelcome here? More than half the members own them, 66pc of the management own them! How many members are still lucky enough to own Divvies? 1/3 tops?

If you think only Fazers get mockery on YDC you're not reading enough posts. The banter is endless. [1]

Half hour gone. Have another Exalt.

[1] Although I would have to agree when it's aimed at me it's no longer funny. Restricted B12 my a**e!

[DahDit]

Mark,

Have an exhalt yourself for all the digs you've endured for your oil cooled behemoth of a dinosaur bike.

And for being a young rider on an older bike..........and not vice-versa

.....and your inability to keep it standing upright.

[Ghoti]

tj63 said:

Some will no doubt say I'm overreacting, but I've about had enough if it. There comes a point when light-hearted banter ceases to be that and just gets annoying and insulting. We are all presumably happy with our own choice of bike so should be allowed to enjoy it. Why Fazer owners are particularly targeted is a mystery to me.

Can Fazer riders really not see the funny side of this?

Is it worth pointing out your comments about Harleys?

Are you going to make comments trying to stop other ongoing jokes that perhaps are not funny (like me not washing my bike, Fiasco and bunnies or pasties etc).

[alpaholic]

dahdit said:

Have an exhalt yourself for all the digs you've endured for your oil cooled behemoth of a dinosaur bike. And for being a young rider on an older bike..........and not vice-versa

Don't forget Tractor. I pretend to laugh along but really I cry myself to sleep! 'Fraid I aint young either.

Still I've seen a new pic Elsa Pataky [1] which has pepped me up a bit! ;D ;D ;D ;D

ghoti said:

Are you going to make comments trying to stop other ongoing jokes that perhaps are not funny (like me not washing my bike, Fiasco and bunnies or pasties etc).

Errrr, dunno about Pasties and Rabbits but the ongoing bike washing joke *is* still funny! Or at least I'm not tired of it yet!

[1] Apparently she has a 96 Divvy 600.

[Ghoti]

alpaholic said:

ghoti said:

Are you going to make comments trying to stop other ongoing jokes that perhaps are not funny (like me not washing my bike, Fiasco and bunnies or pasties etc).

Errrr, dunno about Pasties and Rabbits but the ongoing bike washing joke *is* still funny! Or at least I'm not tired of it yet!

True, still as funny as you being 'large boned', but then so too is 'Fazer baiting'.

[DahDit]

Both Ghoti, Alpaholic,

Have a handfull of exhalts each for being good sports, thick skinned and having a GSOH concerning your own shortcomings.......

Ghoti, have one more than Mark for the piccy.

[Ghoti]

Can I just point out, I may be thick skinned, Alpaholic is just thick.

(Hey, another old joke that is still funny!)

[alpaholic]

dahdit said:

Ghoti, have one more than Mark for the piccy.

I won't grumble at that! I would take one off you for being a creep but I'm going to exalt Trev a third time, instead, to make him feel better.

ghoti said:

'large boned'
I may be thick skinned, Alpaholic is just thick.

Hey! I'm an ex Divvy owner and you're making me feel unwelcome! That's not on!

[Fiasco]

Whoever started all this "banter" about Fazer riders, (if he/she is still around), should be ex-communicated from this site instantly !!

I like all bikes that make people happy !!

I even like that orange thing Ghoti has in his shed, and when it rains next I will pop down to see if the rain has washed enough mud off to see what make is written on the tank

Shame they don't make Fazers in green then all the monsters could save up for one that matches their eyes!!

I love Divvys too still of course.

Dave ;D

[General Gman]

fiasco said:

Whoever started all this "banter" about Fazer riders, (if he/she is still around), should be ex-communicated from this site instantly !!

I like all bikes that make people happy !!

I even like that orange thing Ghoti has in his shed, and when it rains next I will pop down to see if the rain has washed enough mud off to see what make is written on the tank

Shame they don't make Fazers in green then all the monsters could save up for one that matches their eyes!!

I love Divvys too still of course.

Dave ;D

See.... his memory's gone now that he's got a Fazer.... all part of the aging process..... can't even remember who started the pipes and slippers thing.

[welshy]

Does anyone actually smoke a pipe anymore? If they do smoke a pipe are they obligated to buy a Fazer. Thinking about it, maybe that's the reason nobody smokes pipes anymore ;D