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Title: yamaha fazer???
Post by: Hartless on December 31, 2010, 03:36:00 PM
portland.craigslist.org/clc/mcy/2133826372.html (http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/mcy/2133826372.html)
so i found this and think its kind of interesting. is it really called a fazer? or is it really just an fzr
Title: Re: yamaha fazer???
Post by: Rikugun on December 31, 2010, 06:56:17 PM
Looks like the Fazer FZX700 - "Boulevard Cruiser" version of the FZ750. They both used the Genesis motor. It had a 5 valve head design with long intervals between adjustments. Short intakes  w/downdraft carbs was another unique feature. They ran strong from what I remember.

Looks like an aftermarket 4 into 1 on it. Also, are they factory air shocks on the rear?Sounds like a big job to change that bearing though - pull the motor and split the cases I'm guessing, right?

Title: Re: yamaha fazer???
Post by: Hartless on December 31, 2010, 07:52:22 PM
i beleive  so. it is very similar looking to the V. i kinda like it
Title: Re: yamaha fazer???
Post by: kiawrench on January 04, 2011, 07:03:47 PM
i have one of these things,, still up for sale, hoping to be rid of it soon .
the bike has plenty of get up and go,, far more than one would expect. .
i found that mine didn't handle well in really tight turns, but once on rolling hills and sweeping turns, it would keep up with far more "rice rockets" than i wanted to ride with.
my reason for dumping it ,clearing house for my poor little enfield,, and my jealous fat tanked vision . they just need more space--
   and i did get several tickets from local police over different aspects of the fazer- and yes,, this bike is the original fazer- newer versions are the logical progression of the mid 80s "sport -touring " pants leg eater.
Title: Re: yamaha fazer???
Post by: Hartless on January 04, 2011, 07:19:49 PM
out of curiosity what is your selling price
Title: Re: yamaha fazer???
Post by: kiawrench on January 05, 2011, 06:58:12 PM
hartless:
  i ran it for a week at 1100.00 with cover and box of tune up supplies and manuals,, best offer i ever got was 850.00 for all of it . those things have a tendency to come out from under a rider if one isn't truly ready to ride it. last i saw of it, it was being loaded onto a dodge truck, headed for Ft. Campbell ,Ky.-

  i gave it to my son in law, as he has been after it since i covered it in "carbon fiber" wrap. still looks as good as day we finished it, no tears, no holes, no fading . Daughter already asking when i am going to buy exhaust for it so he can ride it
Title: Re: yamaha fazer???
Post by: Hartless on January 05, 2011, 07:59:22 PM
i was just curious ..... ;)