flak monkey
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 04:08 PM |
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Interesting bikes for £1500-£2000?
I am selling my SV650 as I fancy something bigger
I dont mind it being faired or not.
Been looking at 1200 bandits, naked ones from around 2001-2002. Which just fall in my price bracket. I prefer the stripped, streetfighter sort of
look. Insurance is cheap on them too considering they are a big engined bike.
I also looked at the TL1000S but the insurance was too much. Honda VFR's are also looking a possibility, but low miles ones are hard to come
by.
Anyone got any other suggestions for big (800+cc) engined bikes around that sort of money? Not interested in sports bikes, so nothing like that
please!
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 04:15 PM |
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Bandit 12 is a good bike, as is the GSX1400, though the GSX is more of a cult bike than the GSF, so tend to be more expensive for the finer
examples.
TLS1000 is based / has the same engine as "The Widowmaker" (TLR) which i used to have and they can be very raw, hence the insurance
hike.
VFR is a good bike and good all round and the additional capacity of the 800 is supposed to be noticeable.
How about a second hand honda shadow or yamaha virago until your build is finished?
hth.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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flibble
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 04:19 PM |
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Streetfightered early fireblade was the most fun of all my bikes, comfy if needed, mental if asked
Cheap, easy to get spares for and feels less cumbersome IMHO compared with bandits etc..
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flak monkey
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 04:20 PM |
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Thanks
I plan to keep the bike as my work hack, so even when the build has finished I'll be keeping another normal bike.
My understanding was that the TLS spawned the TLR - the TLS being released in 97 and the R in 98. And the TLS is the one that got the reputation. The
TLR was slightly detuned (down to 120bhp from 128bhp) because of the reputation the S got 
I hadnt considered the GSX1400 and I dont know what the insurance would be like, can check them out though.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 04:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Thanks
I plan to keep the bike as my work hack, so even when the build has finished I'll be keeping another normal bike.
My understanding was that the TLS spawned the TLR - the TLS being released in 97 and the R in 98. And the TLS is the one that got the reputation. The
TLR was slightly detuned (down to 120bhp from 128bhp) because of the reputation the S got
I hadnt considered the GSX1400 and I dont know what the insurance would be like, can check them out though.
Yes i think youre right, i might have it the wrong way around. Either way, a bit of a handful for a commuter.
This was mine;
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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kipper
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 05:09 PM |
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bike
I have an early fireblade with brand new fairings fitted in urban tiger colours for sale.
As for insurance you can get it on classic bike insurance very cheaply.
Denis.
Where did that go?
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flak monkey
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 05:20 PM |
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Any pics?
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Andy W
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 05:35 PM |
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If you like the street fighter look, how about a Triumph Speed Triple.
It looks better than a bandit, I think
Andy
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 05:49 PM |
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you wont get a triple for £1500-2000.
Have a look at the triumph speed four
Craig
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RazMan
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 05:53 PM |
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What about a Honda Goldwing? I am a fan of the Aspencade but the GL1100 is within your budget - quite addictive in a laid back kind of way 
[Edited on 9-2-11 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Andy W
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 05:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cd.thomson
you wont get a triple for £1500-2000.
Have a look at the triumph speed four
I think you can, I bought one
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=130415
Andy
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StevieB
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 06:06 PM |
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As an alternative to a big naked bike, and since you're building the chopper with the vast motor anyway, how about something along the lines of
a trail bike or supermoto?
You should be able to get your hands on a KTM Duke or SM for your budget 
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owelly
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 06:07 PM |
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Ahem....!
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/34/viewthread.php?tid=149944
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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franky
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 07:11 PM |
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The TLS came first with about 120bhp and lots of low down grunt. The TLR came after with more power about 130bhp however the lower gears were
restricted (1st/2nd).
If you're after something interested and something to cut your teeth on before you get the project on the road it would make sense to get a big
twin as you can get use to the engine configuration.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 07:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by owelly
Ahem....!
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/34/viewthread.php?tid=149944
Soooo tempted by the VTR.
The TL1000R i had was fitted with a TRE which eliminated the restriction on the first two gears.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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flak monkey
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| posted on 9/2/11 at 08:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by owelly
Ahem....!
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/34/viewthread.php?tid=149944
Interested in the VTR if my SV sells any time soon. No telling though!
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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scootz
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| posted on 10/2/11 at 09:07 AM |
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Still think these are fab (ZX-7R)!
It's Evolution Baby!
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 10/2/11 at 09:13 AM |
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You won't be losing money on an early Blade nowadays, so if the one from the guy above is in good condition it would be the one I'd choose
out of all lsuggested so far!
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CraigJ
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| posted on 10/2/11 at 07:22 PM |
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Yamaha XJR 1200/1300
Kawasaki ZRX 1100/1200
Or i have a GSXR 600 SRAD for sale if your interested.....
Craig.
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franky
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| posted on 10/2/11 at 07:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
Still think these are fab (ZX-7R)!
Can't go wrong, I've had a few 7r's an 7rr's and always regret selling them.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 10/2/11 at 07:34 PM |
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Ninjas and Bandits are too sports bike looking to my tastes I am afraid.
The XJR 1200 is a nice looking bike though.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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r1_pete
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| posted on 10/2/11 at 07:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Ninjas and Bandits are too sports bike looking to my tastes I am afraid.
The XJR 1200 is a nice looking bike though.
That was my view until I rode a sportsbike, had many now, and think the Fireblade and R1 ar best in my opinion, if you get the chance try one.
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CraigJ
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| posted on 10/2/11 at 07:47 PM |
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The XJR's are a nice bike to ride. very comfy. Just dont expect sport bike handling though. They do shift well though. Cheap to insure also. Two
friends both have XJR 1300's so i bought a Z750 lol.
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flak monkey
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| posted on 12/2/11 at 10:09 AM |
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Ok, ended up with this, should be picking it up next weekend. Traded the SV for what I was selling for privately.
Another bleedin' yellow one!
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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jacko
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| posted on 12/2/11 at 11:23 AM |
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Nice i wish i had passed my bike test now im to OLD 
Jacko
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