Hiya all,
I currently have a Fazer 1000, which I have had for just under 3 years and 19K from new.
Had a short test ride on an ST3 from Lincoln Ducati recently, and really liked it, although the clutch was quite heavy and the engine seemed quite tight (500 miles).
As far as I can tell, and the reasons for wanting to change are :-
- Noise
(My Fazer sounds like a sewing machine)
- Image (Im shallow, what can I say)
- Different characterstics of engine compared to 4 cyl.
- Quality of suspension (better than Fazer ?)
- The new black colour
- Pillion Comfort
- More mechanical feel ?
Disadvantages I can see are (feel free to comment!) :-
- Servicing costs
- Servicing costs
- Servicing costs
- Dealer network (fewer dealers)
- More 'agricultural' feel
- Less reliability ?
- Quality of finish less than Yamaha ?
I guess this is really a heart rather than head decision, but would at least like to be aware of any disadvantages first.
Also, do any of you guys in Midlands meet up regularly ? Would love to come and natter to a few owners. (whats that non main dealer servicing place near junction 28 of M1....).
Any advice/guidance appreciated.
Cheers.
RBW.
P.S. Anyone fancy a Silver Fazer 1000
