Switched to team Yamaha

kdogg2077 · May 23rd, 2015, 04:49 PM

I made the mistake of spending too much time looking at bikes online and one thing led to another before this happend.

IMG_0813 by Alex Kirby, on Flickr

Got the FZ07 used for $5300 plus taxes. Pretty good deal if you ask me. Only 2k on it. I considered a Ducati Monster 696/797 or a Street Triple but the prices on those just weren't right for me. I would have had to get an 09 or something. The 2015 FZ07 made too much sense.

I was attracted to the FZ07 cause it has a lot of the qualities I like in the Ninja 250. Light weight and manuverable. Low seat height. Somewhat revvy engine (not as much as the ninja). Reliable and affordable without absurd power.

I've only had the bike 1 day but the torque is fun, the bike handles great and I love the dash. Not so crazy about the lack of a fairing on the highway but I'll adjust. I think the FZ07 is a great bike for a Ninja rider who wants a middle weight bike. I'm still glad I got the Ninja first though.

You'll still see me here cause this board is too good to quit.

And oh yeah props to @subxero for bringing his trailer to help me haul this beauty home.

dcj13 · May 23rd, 2015, 05:45 PM

Cool! Congratulations on your new ride. She's a beauty!

MrAtom · May 23rd, 2015, 06:29 PM

Pretty good deal! Awesome bike.

csmith12 · May 23rd, 2015, 07:28 PM

BoBO · May 23rd, 2015, 07:32 PM

Beautiful bike!!!

Somchai · May 23rd, 2015, 07:47 PM

Congrats Alex, a beautiful bike

cadd · May 23rd, 2015, 10:47 PM

Beautiful bike. Great deal!!!! Where did you find the bike. Surely, it wasn't at the dealerships, right? I can't find any used FZ in Jersey. When I test rode the 07, one thing bothered me. When I put my foot down, the pegs are right there! Maybe it's just my weird body configuration, but have you noticed that at all?

kdogg2077 · May 24th, 2015, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadd

Beautiful bike. Great deal!!!! Where did you find the bike. Surely, it wasn't at the dealerships, right? I can't find any used FZ in Jersey. When I test rode the 07, one thing bothered me. When I put my foot down, the pegs are right there! Maybe it's just my weird body configuration, but have you noticed that at all?

I found it on Craigslist. I saw the ad JUST after the guy posted it and told him I wanted the bike pending a test ride. The orginal owner was moving from PA to Colorado so he needed to give rid of it.

I totally know what you mean about the pegs! They always feel in the way with my feet down. I think Ninja 250 pegs must be further back and these FZ07 pegs are where a Ninja 250 rider is used to standing. Either I'll get used to it or move the pegs back someday.

Hero Danny · May 24th, 2015, 05:30 AM

Excellent choice. Yamaha is much more reliable than ducati. So it's a good thing you went with them.
Have fun and stay safe!

subxero · May 24th, 2015, 08:53 AM

Where are those pictures taken?

adouglas · May 24th, 2015, 09:14 AM

You abandoned Team Green?

Seriously, though, nice ride. I liked the bike when I rode it at a Yamaha demo day.

Do stick around. I did... this is one of the better online communities.

Motofool · May 24th, 2015, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdogg2077

.......... You'll still see me here cause this board is too good to quit.

And oh yeah props to @subxero for bringing his trailer to help me haul this beauty home.

kdogg2077 · May 24th, 2015, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

Where are those pictures taken?

Those are some pics the original owner sent me. I just posted them cause I was too lazy to take new ones.

xorbe · May 24th, 2015, 01:28 PM

I sat on an FZ-07 this weekend while trying to find an R3.

kdogg2077 · May 24th, 2015, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

You abandoned Team Green?

Says the guy with a Suzuki!

thisisbenji · June 14th, 2015, 06:17 PM

Awe man! I test rode one yesterday such an awesome bike! I felt like it actually handled better than the FZ09 and it has so much more torque down low than my FZ6.

I think your really going to enjoy it!

Jono · June 16th, 2015, 08:34 PM

That's a great price! Nice find! I'd like to test ride one someday. I love the sound they make with an aftermarket exhaust.

May 23rd, 2015, 04:49 PM	#1
kdogg2077 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: Ebensburg, PA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Yamaha FZ07, Ninja 250r 2012 Limited Edition (Sold) Posts: 529	Switched to team Yamaha I made the mistake of spending too much time looking at bikes online and one thing led to another before this happend. IMG_0814 by Alex Kirby, on Flickr IMG_0813 by Alex Kirby, on Flickr Got the FZ07 used for $5300 plus taxes. Pretty good deal if you ask me. Only 2k on it. I considered a Ducati Monster 696/797 or a Street Triple but the prices on those just weren't right for me. I would have had to get an 09 or something. The 2015 FZ07 made too much sense. I was attracted to the FZ07 cause it has a lot of the qualities I like in the Ninja 250. Light weight and manuverable. Low seat height. Somewhat revvy engine (not as much as the ninja). Reliable and affordable without absurd power. I've only had the bike 1 day but the torque is fun, the bike handles great and I love the dash. Not so crazy about the lack of a fairing on the highway but I'll adjust. I think the FZ07 is a great bike for a Ninja rider who wants a middle weight bike. I'm still glad I got the Ninja first though. You'll still see me here cause this board is too good to quit. And oh yeah props to @subxero for bringing his trailer to help me haul this beauty home. __________________________________________________ "Take it easy driving. The life you might save might be mine." Last futzed with by kdogg2077; May 24th, 2015 at 04:46 AM.
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May 23rd, 2015, 07:28 PM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 23rd, 2015, 07:32 PM	#5
BoBO ninjette.org guru Name: Genesis Location: Paradise Valley Village, AZ Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): SC28 Fireblade Posts: 463	Beautiful bike!!! __________________________________________________ 94 900RR 04 BMW Z4 2.5 M Package 01 R170 AMG Sport Package

May 23rd, 2015, 10:47 PM	#7
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Beautiful bike. Great deal!!!! Where did you find the bike. Surely, it wasn't at the dealerships, right? I can't find any used FZ in Jersey. When I test rode the 07, one thing bothered me. When I put my foot down, the pegs are right there! Maybe it's just my weird body configuration, but have you noticed that at all? __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

May 24th, 2015, 05:30 AM	#9
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	Excellent choice. Yamaha is much more reliable than ducati. So it's a good thing you went with them. Have fun and stay safe! __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

May 23rd, 2015, 05:45 PM	#2
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Cool! Congratulations on your new ride. She's a beauty!

May 23rd, 2015, 06:29 PM	#3
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	Pretty good deal! Awesome bike.

May 23rd, 2015, 07:47 PM	#6
Somchai Freedom for Germany Location: This World Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R-FI Posts: A lot.	Congrats Alex, a beautiful bike

May 24th, 2015, 08:53 AM	#10
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	Where are those pictures taken? __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

May 24th, 2015, 09:14 AM	#11
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	You abandoned Team Green? Seriously, though, nice ride. I liked the bike when I rode it at a Yamaha demo day. Do stick around. I did... this is one of the better online communities. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

May 24th, 2015, 01:28 PM	#14
xorbe ninjette.org guru Name: xorbe Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): N650 (and others) Posts: 408	I sat on an FZ-07 this weekend while trying to find an R3.

June 14th, 2015, 06:17 PM	#16
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Awe man! I test rode one yesterday such an awesome bike! I felt like it actually handled better than the FZ09 and it has so much more torque down low than my FZ6. I think your really going to enjoy it! __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

June 16th, 2015, 08:34 PM	#17
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	That's a great price! Nice find! I'd like to test ride one someday. I love the sound they make with an aftermarket exhaust.

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