Recently bought a 2010 650 model and figured I should join somewhere useful like here packed with knowledge and experience. I wanted one as my first bike but couldn't quite stretch to the cost last year after passing my direct access so ended up on a 97 FZS600 Fazer which was a great bike but not as comfortable as I would like. This is my 2ND bike and I notice 2 key things vs my Fazer, firstly it isn't as fast (nor does it have the nice sound) but that's no surprise, secondly the brakes really are crap and yes they are working as they should but after being used to yams blue spot caliper on the front I was spoilt and miss them
, actually miss the bike and wish I could of kept both but I guess most people have a fondness of their first proper bike, hopefully the kid who bought it doesn't ruin it
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With 40k on the clock I hope it lives up to the reputation I've read of and if I get to 80k I'll of had my moneys worth. Already added my 45l top box, wind deflector off ebay, fitted a IDEA gear indicator off amazon (£40 and works perfectly vs £100 gipro), added givi tank ring for my tank bag, added a power supply and my favourite thing, a Sat Nav mount I got my mate to 3D print for me. Waiting for a 2ND hand exhaust to come up, need to add a centre stand too, heated grips shall be added some time, plus a few other bits I plan to change
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Anyway here she is.
Bit rough and agricultural looking but it does the job perfectly