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graememk - 20/12/06 at 11:42 PM

i havent had 2 wheels for a while now and i've only ever owned a gp100 and a blade, but havent been on a bike for a couple of years, a friend of mine as recomended a Kawasaki ZZR 1200 as a sutable unit for a chubby 6'1" guy

anyone got one or an oppion ?

i do ride my dads old k1100 winter bike and 1100 twin but not really my thing

[Edited on 20/12/06 by graememk]

big_wasa - 21/12/06 at 12:16 AM

Give us a go when you get it...

graememk - 21/12/06 at 12:19 AM

more than welcome, i'm going to take one for a run next week

oh i havent forgoten i owe you some money i just havent been into spalding mate

big_wasa - 21/12/06 at 06:31 AM

Dont be daft it's not going anyware...

Will see you some time in the new year..


regards....

Nick Skidmore - 21/12/06 at 09:16 AM

Got a 1999 Gixxer 750, 12k miles coming in, looks immaculate. Service history etc.

Uk model, on an Alderney plate at present but all previous reg. details available.

Available Jan.

£1750

jambojeef - 21/12/06 at 11:23 AM

Last couple of bikes Ive had have been a good laugh:

CBR1000 - loads of power, bit lardy

CBR600 - enough poke, lovely handling

Always fancied something with a bit more character though - how about a VTR or SP?

Geoff

Catpuss - 21/12/06 at 05:33 PM

I've has a Honda NS125R (full throttle everywhere, changing gears all the time). Not bad size wise for a 125.

Suzuki GS500 (SFA power, good droppability). Too small though.

Suzuki GSX600F (OK power, wee poor dropability) old teapot shaped. Not very roomy.

Honda VTR1000F (Firestorm). Lots of power, nice delivery, quite a big but narrow bike, looks nice,big fat rear tyres and cheap insurance.

I can tell you more about VTRs if you want.

I've even considered selling mine at the moment to fund the MK.

Oh yes, and I'm 6 foot 4 and 19 stone so I know about cramped bikes

andrews_45 - 21/12/06 at 08:22 PM

I am a 2 stroke man, ah....the smell and the 'ringading' if you have the cash a rg500

Peteff - 21/12/06 at 09:15 PM

What's the tank range like on them, I was put off by the thought of filling up every 100 miles as my Revere does double that. I was looking at one earlier this year in my local bike emporium till my mate the mechanic told me about that. The prices on them are very good though. VFR 800 are nice bikes but expensive servicing, but then again aren't they all till they get as old as my bike. I keep looking but I can't justify swapping my bike and keeping the car and van. Sometimes you have to prioritise.

Dazza - 21/12/06 at 10:05 PM

well, on uk roads, a 600 is plenty to get back to it, and loads of choice, all cheap this time of year, being totally off season............

its prob a good plan to go to a big bike shop and sit on a few you like, then choose a couple u want, then go buy them privatly......

cheeky, but lots do it........... me, never of course!!!!!!

pjavon - 21/12/06 at 10:13 PM

Have owned a ZZR1100 and a FZR1000 a few years ago and loved my ZZR, 141Bhp on the dyno but found it quite expensive in chains and tyres, fantastic power delivery and much better on journeys than the ZXR and GSXR i owned before it so if the new one is as good as the old i would recomend it

Catpuss - 22/12/06 at 06:12 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
What's the tank range like on them, I was put off by the thought of filling up every 100 miles as my Revere does double that. I was looking at one earlier this year in my local bike emporium till my mate the mechanic told me about that. The prices on them are very good though. VFR 800 are nice bikes but expensive servicing, but then again aren't they all till they get as old as my bike. I keep looking but I can't justify swapping my bike and keeping the car and van. Sometimes you have to prioritise.


Fuel consuption isn't too hot and the tank is small. I've had 90 miles to the "red light of doom" then 10 miles later found out the size of the reserve the hard way

The later tanks have a few extra litres capacity though.

Catpuss - 22/12/06 at 06:13 PM

quote:
Originally posted by pjavon
Have owned a ZZR1100 and a FZR1000 a few years ago and loved my ZZR, 141Bhp on the dyno but found it quite expensive in chains and tyres, fantastic power delivery and much better on journeys than the ZXR and GSXR i owned before it so if the new one is as good as the old i would recomend it


Most importantly for a bike though, the ZZR is fugly which is enough of a reason to not buy one

pjavon - 22/12/06 at 07:32 PM

Tut Tut, don't ever judge a book by it's cover, i wouldn't say a Busa is the most gorgous bike in the world but ride one for a day and honestly tell me looks still put you off

iiyama - 22/12/06 at 08:10 PM

Got a YZF600R on an X plate for sale. Just over 7000 miles. U2U for pics and further details if your interested!

thunderace - 22/12/06 at 08:31 PM

thunderace yzf1000r

Simon - 24/12/06 at 01:33 AM

I had a ZZR1100 in 1991, loved it. Sold my 'busa back in May (which I'd had for 5 years, longest I'd kept anything).

Great bike, though you may find seat/peg position a bit cramped (I did, and I'm only 5' 11")

At a constant 40 on the M25/M4 during roadworks, I got 72 mpg from it, but never managed more than 800 miles from a set of tyres!

ATB

Simon

Catpuss - 24/12/06 at 11:26 PM

quote:
Originally posted by pjavon
Tut Tut, don't ever judge a book by it's cover, i wouldn't say a Busa is the most gorgous bike in the world but ride one for a day and honestly tell me looks still put you off


Herrsy, the busa is wonderful (Well the original gold and silver anyway). Looked like something from Robotech

Ian Pearson - 26/12/06 at 09:26 AM

I've a CBR 1000 FL for sale. It's in seriously good nick, but got to go as I've got too many toys!

Coose - 26/12/06 at 09:56 PM

BMW R1150GS. None of the above will pull away from it in the real world, and you have a hoot in the process!

Or a KTM Superduke/990 Supermoto.....

gazza285 - 27/12/06 at 12:44 AM

CB400/4 with spokes.


Simon - 27/12/06 at 10:43 AM

quote:
Originally posted by gazza285
CB400/4 with spokes.




Very nice

Contemplating chucking my (unfinished with missing parts) GT500 on ebay, and trying a get a complete/restorable GT380 for "light" use.

Would like to get an old Brit, but rode a '78 Bonny a few years back and thought a pneumatic drill more comfortable!

ATB

Simon

Coose - 30/12/06 at 04:16 PM

I had a 400/4 years ago. It was flat.....

Get an ord XS650 (or the predecessor - see left). Much better than a brit and the gear lever is on the correct side (unless you get a later Bonnie.....)!