Booked A Midnight Black FAZER. EDIT : Delivery taken!

rajchetan · 3rd August 2009, 14:52

Hello Guys,

Finally booked a Black Beauty. Expecting delivery on 13th August.

After 9 long years on a YBX and covering 1.6lacs, and having almost booked a Punto, the biker in me forced me to decided to go ahead with a Bike, keeping in mind the ever growing Bangalore Traffic and an Indica at home driven very Sapringly.

The decision for the Bike was a between 3 bikes.

1) R15 - Did not go for the R15 only beacuse it did not feel comfortabe for Home Minister - my wife.

- Cant argue with her, u guys know what i mean.
2) P220 - did not impress me nor my Wife. Loads of vibrations at the foot and few below the butt. not Impressive.

3) Fazer - Now eagerly waiting for my BEAUTY.

regards,
Raj

sammyboy · 3rd August 2009, 14:59

Congratulations Raj. The traffic in Bangalore got me back to biking too

Got a RTR 180 last month and now going to those markets with no parking space suddenly isnt a pain anymore.

Do post some pics when you get your bike. My report is pending too but have only covered about 60kms over the last 2 weeks

PatienceWins · 3rd August 2009, 15:18

Congrats!!

Please post a detailed ownership review with pictures once you clock more kilometers.

rajchetan · 4th August 2009, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatienceWins

Congrats!!

Please post a detailed ownership review with pictures once you clock more kilometers.

Thanks a ton, Sure will do that, now eagerly waiting for for 13th.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammyboy

Congratulations Raj. The traffic in Bangalore got me back to biking too

Got a RTR 180 last month and now going to those markets with no parking space suddenly isnt a pain anymore.

Do post some pics when you get your bike. My report is pending too but have only covered about 60kms over the last 2 weeks

You are right, driving in Bangalore is like driving in a Junk yard, it take me more then 1 hour to cover 17Kms from home to office.

So decided to go for the FAZER. Congrates on the RTR, awaiting a detailed report.

throttleman · 4th August 2009, 17:14

Congrats!

I too own a bug-eyed alien Fazer

It is hardly seen on earth, but I'm sure, it is very popular in some other planet!

Ownership has been very hassle-free, only service is a bit of bother.

But hey, Yamahas are great bikes! Enjoy the ride!

balenopower · 4th August 2009, 17:15

its definitely the best looking bike in the market as of now, but its totally off the TOURING tagline the ad carries. Anything over a 100 and the engine feels strained. Mind you there are no vibes but you just dont feel like pushing the bike anymore. Great handling too.

lilpaji · 5th August 2009, 17:16

Congrats on your Fazer booking. Looking forward to the pics.

coolboy007 · 16th August 2009, 21:00

Hey rajchetan,

Where is the review man? Yours is the first FAZER on our forum and you were expecting delivery on 13 aug, its 16 aug now. Delivery got delayed or you are enjoying riding the bike without taking time out to click some pics and satisfy us.

Cmon give us some update.

PatienceWins · 16th August 2009, 22:59

Chetan must be busy riding the bike. Aniyan is waiting.

rajchetan · 21st September 2009, 19:11

Guys Do accept my Sincere apologies.

Got the bike delivered on the 30th Of August against 13th.

The Bike is awesome and I have already covered 800kms in the last 21days, Will update the details shortly.

On the 11 got a call from Satish from Perfect motors that the delivery has been delayed and confirmed that the delivery would happen by 25th August. Was disappointed and decided to call few friends to get the Regional Sales managers contact, spoke to Rama Prasad @ 9886075920 from Yamaha, he gave me a clear picture that the bike will be Delivered by the 27th. As the bookings are higher then expectation.

On the 25th got a call that the bike is hear and asked me come over and select the bike and make the complete payment. Of the 6 Bikes in Black picked my bike and made the payment with 30th as the Date of Delivery.

Out of the showroom directly went to shell and topped her off.

The first few days went, answer people on the road about the Bike and it felt JUST AWESOME.

Few Initial Positive Points to mention.
1) The ride is excellent
2) The Mirror give do visibility without vibration.
3) The Engine is not rough and very smooth.
4) The display is good and the automatic back light is very efficient
5) The back seat is very comfortable unlike what it looks.
6) The high beam is excellent. (Even Trucks Drivers dim their lights when flashed)

Few Initial Negatives Points to mention.
1) The seat doesn’t hold you and lets you slide.
2) The turning diameter is larger
3) The lights focus is not that great on low Beam. (Have to check if this can be rectified)

Being busy a bit with Home and Work will surely upload her pics this weekend.

I Gus it’s a bit to early for the detailed report.

rajchetan · 21st September 2009, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolboy007

Hey rajchetan,

Where is the review man? Yours is the first FAZER on our forum and you were expecting delivery on 13 aug, its 16 aug now. Delivery got delayed or you are enjoying riding the bike without taking time out to click some pics and satisfy us.

Cmon give us some update.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilpaji

Congrats on your Fazer booking. Looking forward to the pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatienceWins

Chetan must be busy riding the bike. Aniyan is waiting.

Guys sorry for the delay,

Watch this space you are going to love it.
The Fazer is definitely a Looker and the best at it.

The one thing that can make it better would be 'MORE POWER'

Mysticeyes · 22nd September 2009, 22:46

congrats raj. please post some pics of your two-legged beauty. I got my red fazer last week and opened a thread on that. have a safe & enjoyable ride.

coolboy007 · 22nd September 2009, 22:47

Congrats on the delivery of your black Fazer,
Awaiting the much awaited pics.

prince_pervez · 23rd September 2009, 09:14

Congrats Raj. Time to look at a black one. We already have a Red one here. Get a matching seat cover to take care of the slides or you'll keep on banging the nuts everytime you break.

Gansan · 23rd September 2009, 09:44

Congrats raj! Eagerly awaiting photos of the black beauty. Interesting to note what you say about the pillion seat. Can sari clad ladies ride side saddle on it? It appears so small and put me off. Another factor was the absence of any provision for a side box. There must be some means for carrying a little bit of luggage if it is to be used as a daily commuter, otherwise it is good for only a weekend ride.

Perfectly agree with what you say about taking the bike rather than the car in city traffic conditions. I too take out my new Alto mainly during weekends and commute to work daily by my trusted Splendor. It takes longer to reach office by car during peak hour traffic.

3rd August 2009, 14:52	#1
rajchetan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand / Vietnam / HK / Bangalore Posts: 365 Thanked: 146 Times	Booked A Midnight Black FAZER. EDIT : Delivery taken! Hello Guys, Finally booked a Black Beauty. Expecting delivery on 13th August. After 9 long years on a YBX and covering 1.6lacs, and having almost booked a Punto, the biker in me forced me to decided to go ahead with a Bike, keeping in mind the ever growing Bangalore Traffic and an Indica at home driven very Sapringly. The decision for the Bike was a between 3 bikes. 1) R15 - Did not go for the R15 only beacuse it did not feel comfortabe for Home Minister - my wife. - Cant argue with her, u guys know what i mean. 2) P220 - did not impress me nor my Wife. Loads of vibrations at the foot and few below the butt. not Impressive. 3) Fazer - Now eagerly waiting for my BEAUTY. regards, Raj
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3rd August 2009, 14:59	#2
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	Congratulations Raj. The traffic in Bangalore got me back to biking too Got a RTR 180 last month and now going to those markets with no parking space suddenly isnt a pain anymore. Do post some pics when you get your bike. My report is pending too but have only covered about 60kms over the last 2 weeks
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3rd August 2009, 15:18	#3
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 807 Times View My Garage	Congrats!! Please post a detailed ownership review with pictures once you clock more kilometers.
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4th August 2009, 17:14	#5
throttleman BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore/Bosch Posts: 53 Thanked: Once	Congrats! I too own a bug-eyed alien Fazer It is hardly seen on earth, but I'm sure, it is very popular in some other planet! Ownership has been very hassle-free, only service is a bit of bother. But hey, Yamahas are great bikes! Enjoy the ride!
	() Thanks

4th August 2009, 17:15	#6
balenopower BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 957 Thanked: 465 Times View My Garage	its definitely the best looking bike in the market as of now, but its totally off the TOURING tagline the ad carries. Anything over a 100 and the engine feels strained. Mind you there are no vibes but you just dont feel like pushing the bike anymore. Great handling too.
	() Thanks

5th August 2009, 17:16	#7
lilpaji Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats on your Fazer booking. Looking forward to the pics.
	() Thanks

16th August 2009, 21:00	#8
coolboy007 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,852 Thanked: 2,137 Times	Hey rajchetan, Where is the review man? Yours is the first FAZER on our forum and you were expecting delivery on 13 aug, its 16 aug now. Delivery got delayed or you are enjoying riding the bike without taking time out to click some pics and satisfy us. Cmon give us some update.
	() Thanks

16th August 2009, 22:59	#9
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 807 Times View My Garage	Chetan must be busy riding the bike. Aniyan is waiting.
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21st September 2009, 19:11	#10
rajchetan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand / Vietnam / HK / Bangalore Posts: 365 Thanked: 146 Times	Now Enjoying my Fazer Guys Do accept my Sincere apologies. Got the bike delivered on the 30th Of August against 13th. The Bike is awesome and I have already covered 800kms in the last 21days, Will update the details shortly. On the 11 got a call from Satish from Perfect motors that the delivery has been delayed and confirmed that the delivery would happen by 25th August. Was disappointed and decided to call few friends to get the Regional Sales managers contact, spoke to Rama Prasad @ 9886075920 from Yamaha, he gave me a clear picture that the bike will be Delivered by the 27th. As the bookings are higher then expectation. On the 25th got a call that the bike is hear and asked me come over and select the bike and make the complete payment. Of the 6 Bikes in Black picked my bike and made the payment with 30th as the Date of Delivery. Out of the showroom directly went to shell and topped her off. The first few days went, answer people on the road about the Bike and it felt JUST AWESOME. Few Initial Positive Points to mention. 1) The ride is excellent 2) The Mirror give do visibility without vibration. 3) The Engine is not rough and very smooth. 4) The display is good and the automatic back light is very efficient 5) The back seat is very comfortable unlike what it looks. 6) The high beam is excellent. (Even Trucks Drivers dim their lights when flashed) Few Initial Negatives Points to mention. 1) The seat doesn’t hold you and lets you slide. 2) The turning diameter is larger 3) The lights focus is not that great on low Beam. (Have to check if this can be rectified) Being busy a bit with Home and Work will surely upload her pics this weekend. I Gus it’s a bit to early for the detailed report.
	() Thanks

22nd September 2009, 22:46	#12
Mysticeyes BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 396 Thanked: 748 Times	congrats raj. please post some pics of your two-legged beauty. I got my red fazer last week and opened a thread on that. have a safe & enjoyable ride.
	() Thanks

22nd September 2009, 22:47	#13
coolboy007 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,852 Thanked: 2,137 Times	Congrats on the delivery of your black Fazer, Awaiting the much awaited pics.
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23rd September 2009, 09:14	#14
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Congrats Raj. Time to look at a black one. We already have a Red one here. Get a matching seat cover to take care of the slides or you'll keep on banging the nuts everytime you break.
	() Thanks

23rd September 2009, 09:44	#15
Gansan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,535 Thanked: 5,560 Times	Congrats raj! Eagerly awaiting photos of the black beauty. Interesting to note what you say about the pillion seat. Can sari clad ladies ride side saddle on it? It appears so small and put me off. Another factor was the absence of any provision for a side box. There must be some means for carrying a little bit of luggage if it is to be used as a daily commuter, otherwise it is good for only a weekend ride. Perfectly agree with what you say about taking the bike rather than the car in city traffic conditions. I too take out my new Alto mainly during weekends and commute to work daily by my trusted Splendor. It takes longer to reach office by car during peak hour traffic.
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