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Al Z. Heimer

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http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/649/18607/Motorcycle-Article/2015-Yamaha-FZ-07-First-Look.aspx

Save your penny's Jack. This may fit your needs. Search the net lots of info and vids.

 

I saw that, Jerry.  I wish I could pop my wishes into a finder and up would come a list

of bikes fitting those wishes.  As Brian stated, I am wishing for wind protection.  That's

one reason I was so disappointed when the Fazer 8 was only offered in the US as an

FZ8.  Thanks for keeping me in mind.  Have a safe trip.  Wish I was going.

 

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Get a damn VFR and love happily ever after

 

The VFR leans me a little more forward than I find comfortable.

I am anxious to see the new VFR 800.  John Hinderer Honda

keeps promising "next month" they will have one.  Which

"next month"? They've been promising the last three months.

 

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http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/4508892911.html

Truly.... This is what you're looking for. The FZ6 is fast, manageable, comfortable, and protected. I don't understand why Yamaha keeps wanting to create standards that are either castrated or uncontrollable. I wish I had mine still.

Btw... Above is not referring to the FZ1. That's a fine machine.

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Wow. An '07 FZ6 with 240 miles? That's it, Jack.

As for the VFR if the previous generation had you leaned over too far, then the new one will too.

Also, go to cycle-ergo.com if you want to check out the riding position of the bikes and compare. Great site and I think someone may have mentioned it earlier.

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VFR with helibars sits me damn near straight up if I adjust them accordingly

Also is Jack going to be the new Ohio Bob or whatever that dudes name was searching for the perfect bike that didn't exist? Lol

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http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/4508892911.html

Truly.... This is what you're looking for. The FZ6 is fast, manageable, comfortable, and protected. I don't understand why Yamaha keeps wanting to create standards that are either castrated or uncontrollable. I wish I had mine still.

Btw... Above is not referring to the FZ1. That's a fine machine.

 

PERFECT choice for him, but he does not seem convinced yet. ;)

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Also is Jack going to be the new Ohio Bob or whatever

that dudes name was searching for the perfect bike that

didn't exist? Lol

 

Hey now!  I resemble that remark. :D

 

I'm picky, and money is an issue.  Give me a smaller

version of an FJR, or a Connie 14, in the 800cc range

that is low enough for me to back up while sitting on it.

 

I'm still new to bikes, and what can be done to them to

make them comfortable for the kind of riding a person

wishes to do.  I've talked to the guys at parts counters

who are more than eager to order the parts I want, but

I don't know enough to know the parts I want, or should

get.  I don't have money to experiment if something is

not the item I was hoping it would be.

 

No hurry.  Searching is part of the adventure.  I value

all opinions offered, including yours, even if it seems

to be offered in a tone that reads a little sharp on my

side of the computer screen.

 

I know, I know, Brian.  Think VFR and all my problems

will be solved.  :D

 

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Yup.....a bike that actually fits you while making minimal mods to do so, is always a good idea. IMHO........the majority of the sport touring machines are totally overkill for you, they are not for the faint of heart and they are BIG. Pretty sure I know what bikes would tickle you to death, but your lust and longing for what is probably not best or the most logical for you, is getting the best of you for now. ;) Heck I know you like your bike more than not, so why not look at a Bandit 1250..........now THAT might very well tickle your fancy.

 

 

http://www.cycletrader.com/New-or-Used-Suzuki-Bandit-1250-Motorcycles-in-Ohio/search-results?make=Suzuki|2320128&model=Bandit+1250&state=Ohio|OH&vrsn=hybrid

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Hey now! I resemble that remark. :D

I'm picky, and money is an issue. Give me a smaller

version of an FJR, or a Connie 14, in the 800cc range

that is low enough for me to back up while sitting on it.

I'm still new to bikes, and what can be done to them to

make them comfortable for the kind of riding a person

wishes to do. I've talked to the guys at parts counters

who are more than eager to order the parts I want, but

I don't know enough to know the parts I want, or should

get. I don't have money to experiment if something is

not the item I was hoping it would be.

No hurry. Searching is part of the adventure. I value

all opinions offered, including yours, even if it seems

to be offered in a tone that reads a little sharp on my

side of the computer screen.

I know, I know, Brian. Think VFR and all my problems

will be solved. :D

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You're getting it! I'm a cut and dry person and like to have an answer for everything so I'm sure that's why I come off more than a little sharp :D
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