NH: 2003 Yamaha FZ1, insanely clean, low miles (not mine)

[schleppy]

Found on the FZ1 forum:
http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=115081

Having ridden Scott's gen 1 FZ1 for a couple days I can tell you they are excellent bikes. Comfortable, smooth, fast.

[Manik]

Jealous of whoever ends up with this bike. Its amazing.

[Ryno]

I keep looking at these thinking that's what I should be riding these days.
Sweet bike

[schleppy]

I keep looking at these thinking that's what I should be riding these days.
Sweet bike

Don't think, buy. If I didn't get such an amazing deal on my Gen 2 FZ1 I would have bought a gen 1 in a heartbeat.

[Ryno]

unless he wants to trade for an RC51, there isn't much buying I can do at the moment.

[Slyder]

Bergs needs a new street bike

Insanely clean...you ain't kidding, actually, that's an understatement.

[butcher bergs]

I had an '03. GREAT machines. Fully adjustable suspension, all-day comfort, excellent fuel range and plenty of scoot.

I'd love to have another but it just isn't the right time for me.

[nhbubba]

+1. Seems like a fit for me, and I am bikeless. But too much like my old Bandit, and I'm trying to find something different this time 'round. But wow. Even fits my budget.

[Manik]

Do it.

[korndogg]

Would this be a comfortable bike to ride with a passenger for several hours?
Riding the GSX-R with a passenger (or hell - even without) for more than an hour is no fun.

[SRTie4k]

The FZ1 has a much more neutral seating position than a sportbike, but still aggressive enough to tear up some corners. That said, any naked/standard bike with a 2-person seat would be WAY more comfortable to ride with a passenger for extended periods compared to a sportbike.

[nhbubba]

'Comfortable' is such a relative term.

My better half was reasonably comfortable on my Bandit, and it had a similar layout. Although she now claims she'd be far more comfortable on something with a backrest. I found the Bandit ergos wanting for long rides. My wrists ached and my back started to get sore. Others thing it has fantastic ergos.

[Kenn157]

$4500 Now why would I need to buy this bike?

[scottfromboston]

Melissa and I have done multiple 700+ mile weekends on my Gen 1, stock seat.

In comparison, she has a grand total of 30 seconds on my buddy's 2004 R-6; positively awful for carrying a passenger.. We trade bikes often during long rides. If she's along, she stays on the FZ; can't stand the R-6.

She's a trooper though.