Recent content by BDazzler

I also believe the FZ8 will not survive. It's ashame, because it's a nice bike, especially with the 2013 adding adjustable forks and a nicer looking exhaust. On a side note, there's a semi local dealership that carries all the Jap brands. They have a 'new' FZ6R and a 'new' FZ8. They are both...

I saw the link on the FZ1 forum. I'm on the FZ1, FZ6R, FZ8 and Ninja 300 forums too. My wife has a '09 Ninja 250R and we are considering an upgrade to an FZ6R, FZ8, Ninja 300, Ninja 650 or now, the FZ-09. She has been on her Ninja for 2.5 years now, and has progressed better than she...

I had a 1978 (I think, I really can't be sure at this point) Yamaha DT100 in red. I still have it. Love the 2-strokes! I was in 3rd grade, and sat on it all winter, pretending to ride. I then bought a new 1986 Yamaha XT350 (at 16) and took the saftey course to get my over 150cc license...

Hello all. I'm an active member on the FZ1 site and have memberships on the FZ6R and FZ8 sites, but I don't post much there (BDazzler everywhere). I have a 2007 FZ1 in the faster cobalt blue :p I'm happy to see this forum pop up so quickly. Thanks Dennis! I'm trying to help my wife move up...

I'm a bit confused by the motard styling, but I'm OK with it. I also expected peak torque at a lower RPM with a triple. I've never ridden a triple, so I'm very anxious to ride one. I hope they push for test rides on the FZ-09 like they are with the Bolt right now. It is something different...