Hi all!
I've had (and love) my FZ-07 for a couple years now and done some crazy ass trips on it (cross country, camping, etc) - pretty much everything the FZ wasn't made for. I love the bike, it feels a little weird loaded up with my camping stuff and my backpacking bag but it still pulls like thunder. When I saw the X300 I was like damn this bike has everything I want however my dealer says that it'll be a terrible downgrade. Since I can't seem to get a test drive (i'm in the bay area) im wondering about the following:
1. Low speed suspension and comfort. The FZ suspension (I have aftermarket stuff) works awesomely above 90mph - at normal speeds my ass feels every single bump in the road. How is the X300 here? This is honestly my biggest biggest gripe
2. Vibration. My FZ cruises at 6000 rpm @ 85mph all day with minimal vibrations and can easily pull way way more if need be.
3. Power. The FZ is borderline dangerous here - curious how slow the X300 would be. I barely pull the throttle on the FZ anyways so not a speed junkie by any means but still its nice to have that
4. How will the X300 be with fully loaded saddle bags, a large givi case in the back and some added **** like tent+sleeping bag thrown on there? Anybody tried this?
I'll be willing to pay someone good money for a test ride - lets say $100? Alternatively we can switch and you can ride my modified FZ-07 I'm in the bay area (near oakland). Any takers?
Thanks!
I've had (and love) my FZ-07 for a couple years now and done some crazy ass trips on it (cross country, camping, etc) - pretty much everything the FZ wasn't made for. I love the bike, it feels a little weird loaded up with my camping stuff and my backpacking bag but it still pulls like thunder. When I saw the X300 I was like damn this bike has everything I want however my dealer says that it'll be a terrible downgrade. Since I can't seem to get a test drive (i'm in the bay area) im wondering about the following:
1. Low speed suspension and comfort. The FZ suspension (I have aftermarket stuff) works awesomely above 90mph - at normal speeds my ass feels every single bump in the road. How is the X300 here? This is honestly my biggest biggest gripe
2. Vibration. My FZ cruises at 6000 rpm @ 85mph all day with minimal vibrations and can easily pull way way more if need be.
3. Power. The FZ is borderline dangerous here - curious how slow the X300 would be. I barely pull the throttle on the FZ anyways so not a speed junkie by any means but still its nice to have that
4. How will the X300 be with fully loaded saddle bags, a large givi case in the back and some added **** like tent+sleeping bag thrown on there? Anybody tried this?
I'll be willing to pay someone good money for a test ride - lets say $100? Alternatively we can switch and you can ride my modified FZ-07 I'm in the bay area (near oakland). Any takers?
Thanks!