My bike: 2005 Yamaha FZS1000

I love the old girl. I know there are plenty of newer, better bikes around, but something about my 2005 Yamaha Fazer FZS1000 makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Maybe it’s the muscular litre engine (still impressive by today’s standards), or the jovial ‘ready for any ride’ feel of it. Whatever the reason, it has a special place in my heart.

I didn’t buy the bike new, but it was fairly new when I got it, and I’ve now had it for long enough to feel quite nostalgic about it. Which is good whenever the time comes to spend some