graememk
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| posted on 20/12/06 at 11:42 PM |
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looking for a new motor cycle
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]
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big_wasa
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 12:16 AM |
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Give us a go when you get it...
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graememk
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 12:19 AM |
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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
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big_wasa
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 06:31 AM |
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Dont be daft it's not going anyware...
Will see you some time in the new year..
regards....
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Nick Skidmore
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 09:16 AM |
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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
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jambojeef
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 11:23 AM |
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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
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Catpuss
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 05:33 PM |
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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
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andrews_45
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 08:22 PM |
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I am a 2 stroke man, ah....the smell and the 'ringading' if you have the cash a rg500
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Peteff
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 09:15 PM |
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Honda VTR1000F (Firestorm). Lots of power, nice delivery
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.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Dazza
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 10:05 PM |
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bikes, yum yum
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!!!!!!
fuckit
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pjavon
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| posted on 21/12/06 at 10:13 PM |
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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
Always keep a big hammer and a condom in your toolbox, if you can't fix it with the hammer
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Catpuss
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| posted on 22/12/06 at 06:12 PM |
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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.
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Catpuss
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| posted on 22/12/06 at 06:13 PM |
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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
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pjavon
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| posted on 22/12/06 at 07:32 PM |
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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
Always keep a big hammer and a condom in your toolbox, if you can't fix it with the hammer
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iiyama
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| posted on 22/12/06 at 08:10 PM |
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Got a YZF600R on an X plate for sale. Just over 7000 miles. U2U for pics and further details if your interested!
If its broke, fix it. If it aint broke, take it apart and find out how it works!
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thunderace
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| posted on 22/12/06 at 08:31 PM |
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thunderace yzf1000r
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Simon
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| posted on 24/12/06 at 01:33 AM |
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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
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Catpuss
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| posted on 24/12/06 at 11:26 PM |
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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
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 26/12/06 at 09:26 AM |
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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!
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Coose
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| posted on 26/12/06 at 09:56 PM |
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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.....
Spin 'er off Well...
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gazza285
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| posted on 27/12/06 at 12:44 AM |
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CB400/4 with spokes.
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
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Simon
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| posted on 27/12/06 at 10:43 AM |
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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
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Coose
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| posted on 30/12/06 at 04:16 PM |
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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.....)!
Spin 'er off Well...
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