afpreppie04
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So it was a tough decision to make, but I ended up trading in my beloved FZ6 this weekend.
Like some others have done, I traded it in for a Buell. A 2005 XB12Scg to be precise. I think that makes 4 or 5 of us that have done the same thing.
I never had any problems with the FZ, I just wanted something with a bit more power and more compact. I think the FZ was almost too practical for me. It did everything I ever asked of it without any problems. I didn't think twice about taking multi-state trips on it. It always started without a fuss, even after keeping it parked all winter in below freezing temperatures with no battery tender.
Things I have noticed about the Buell so far:
-Obviously the torque, almost double the FZ.
-I love the front brake. Even though I had upgraded my FZ to R6 brakes, the Buell is way better. The first time I had a quick stop the rear end started to come up; this was using one finger.
-It vibrates a lot at idle. My kickstand bolts came loose and I had to loctite them and tighten them back down. This is not a bad thing though, it is like a massage while you wait for the stoplight to change.
-I feel huge on it. Mine has clipons so I am further forward than I would be with bars, but it feels like my head is above the headlight.
-The handling is great, but I actually felt more confident on the FZ at slow speeds (U-turns etc.)
I know this post is useless without pictures, but it is dark out right now so there is no way you would see the bike (you'll see why) so I will try to snap some tomorrow.
Farewell Fizzy, you were a great bike to me.
-Matt
Like some others have done, I traded it in for a Buell. A 2005 XB12Scg to be precise. I think that makes 4 or 5 of us that have done the same thing.
I never had any problems with the FZ, I just wanted something with a bit more power and more compact. I think the FZ was almost too practical for me. It did everything I ever asked of it without any problems. I didn't think twice about taking multi-state trips on it. It always started without a fuss, even after keeping it parked all winter in below freezing temperatures with no battery tender.
Things I have noticed about the Buell so far:
-Obviously the torque, almost double the FZ.
-I love the front brake. Even though I had upgraded my FZ to R6 brakes, the Buell is way better. The first time I had a quick stop the rear end started to come up; this was using one finger.
-It vibrates a lot at idle. My kickstand bolts came loose and I had to loctite them and tighten them back down. This is not a bad thing though, it is like a massage while you wait for the stoplight to change.
-I feel huge on it. Mine has clipons so I am further forward than I would be with bars, but it feels like my head is above the headlight.
-The handling is great, but I actually felt more confident on the FZ at slow speeds (U-turns etc.)
I know this post is useless without pictures, but it is dark out right now so there is no way you would see the bike (you'll see why) so I will try to snap some tomorrow.
Farewell Fizzy, you were a great bike to me.
-Matt