any ideas
I need a new car as mine is on last legs, but tired of getting stuck in traffic every time i use it so thinking about just get a 2nd bike with heated grips, luggage and some decent waterproofs instead
been looking at triumph tigers, cb1300, zxr1100, bandit 1200
would love a ktm adventure but out of me budget
what else should i look at?
Is this for commuting or longer trips?
How far is your commute?
I guess you are looking at the old round light Tiger for that money?
Think I have a buyers guide on them if you decide to go that route.
it would only be used 1 or 2 days a week
commute on those days is 120 round trip
yeah thats the old style tiger
Oh, is Juu not well? :(
You might luck in with an older Adventure close to that money. It would be an older carb'd model but they are considered to be one of the better models.
£1500 would get you my old SV650..... lovely bike and very loud can for.... uh.... safety and that!
like riding a torquey BMX to work!!
Quote from: Nat on December 08, 2015, 01:50:42 PM
Oh, is Juu not well? :(
no not really, still running but wont get through another mot, only barely got through it this year
so will run until it dies or fails the mot, got a good 2 years out of it so pretty happy with that
Quote from: Gilby104 on December 08, 2015, 02:06:30 PM
£1500 would get you my old SV650..... lovely bike and very loud can for.... uh.... safety and that!
like riding a torquey BMX to work!!
nekid or semi faired?
some of the naked models don't look so bad, but have never really liked semi-faired bikes
what year etc?
Quote from: komp on December 08, 2015, 02:50:11 PM
Quote from: Gilby104 on December 08, 2015, 02:06:30 PM
£1500 would get you my old SV650..... lovely bike and very loud can for.... uh.... safety and that!
like riding a torquey BMX to work!!
nekid or semi faired?
some of the naked models don't look so bad, but have never really liked semi-faired bikes
what year etc?
I feel exactly the same way.... it's not got the clip ons either so a much nicer bike to ride.
it's up for £1,650 which my mate is selling. Any less than £1500 and I have to pay him the difference so no outrageous bidding!
Let me know if you want any further details.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-Suzuki-SV650-K4-Low-Miles-Nice-Extras-Black-/221956827812?hash=item33ada86aa4:g:p4sAAOSwfZ1WXg~8
cheers gilby
doesn't look half bad
looks like would certainly do the job.
Get one of these. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201510077589052
How about a cb500x? Can get a virtually new one for that money, and spend a little more in getting a rally raid conversion kit.
A real do it all bike.
Quote from: Chojin on December 08, 2015, 07:27:32 PM
How about a cb500x? Can get a virtually new one for that money, and spend a little more in getting a rally raid conversion kit.
A real do it all bike.
Excellent shout.
My commuter bike is a Piaggio XEVO400, is good for sitting at 80 quite comfortably when traffic conditions permit, it has excellent weather protection with the leg cover, plenty of storage and good on fuel as well. I do use the Adventure around once a week, but TBH it is probably quicker overall to use the scooter. My daily commute is only 30 miles each way into central London so not intensive motorway / dual carriageway riding without traffic / filtering but when I get a clear run it is nice and stable.
Quote from: Druid on December 08, 2015, 07:15:49 PM
Get one of these. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201510077589052
just get a 403 error when i click that link?
Quote from: Chojin on December 08, 2015, 07:27:32 PM
How about a cb500x? Can get a virtually new one for that money, and spend a little more in getting a rally raid conversion kit.
A real do it all bike.
will have to do some research on, not a bike i know anything about
I would probably buy a clean and tidy 2000 VFR800 pre-VVT, or maybe one of the new Honda 750 twin things with the high fuel economy.
I'm doing 85 miles everyday and although I love riding the Blade in I have done 4k miles in a few months so may have to do the same as you and look for something more touring/commuter friendly.
I worked out that if I brought one of the high Fuel economy bikes it would have paid for itself in 3 years in fuel savings over the blade!
I also looked at the BMW 800 twins with fairings they give really good MPG figures, I would look into that should be just about in the 3k range.
Quote from: komp on December 08, 2015, 04:20:02 PM
cheers gilby
doesn't look half bad
looks like would certainly do the job.
It's why I got the bike and it managed perfectly, and it was good enough fun on the track day I took it on too.
Let me know if you want any more details. Number is 07989 220149 if you want to get more info.
Quote from: Jarse on December 08, 2015, 08:19:43 PM
Quote from: Chojin on December 08, 2015, 07:27:32 PM
How about a cb500x? Can get a virtually new one for that money, and spend a little more in getting a rally raid conversion kit.
A real do it all bike.
Excellent shout.
This one looks the business: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bikes-for-sale/honda/cb500x/3328866/
Quote from: Jonesy on December 09, 2015, 07:12:47 PM
Quote from: Jarse on December 08, 2015, 08:19:43 PM
Quote from: Chojin on December 08, 2015, 07:27:32 PM
How about a cb500x? Can get a virtually new one for that money, and spend a little more in getting a rally raid conversion kit.
A real do it all bike.
Excellent shout.
This one looks the business: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bikes-for-sale/honda/cb500x/3328866/
i actually really like that
been looking into the cb500x a bit more, you get a lot of bike for the money!
Quote from: komp on December 09, 2015, 11:22:53 AM
Quote from: Druid on December 08, 2015, 07:15:49 PM
Get one of these. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201510077589052
just get a 403 error when i click that link?
Suzuki Burgman 650. Easier for a commute, loads of storage, no chain to adjust and easy to fit bar muffs/heated grips too.
Quote from: Druid on December 10, 2015, 11:40:32 AM
Quote from: komp on December 09, 2015, 11:22:53 AM
Quote from: Druid on December 08, 2015, 07:15:49 PM
Get one of these. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201510077589052
just get a 403 error when i click that link?
Suzuki Burgman 650. Easier for a commute, loads of storage, no chain to adjust and easy to fit bar muffs/heated grips too.
I see, I reckon my pc did me a favor then ;)
only proper bikes for me thanks... I still have my dignity!! :grin:
Quote from: komp on December 10, 2015, 08:40:37 AM
Quote from: Jonesy on December 09, 2015, 07:12:47 PM
Quote from: Jarse on December 08, 2015, 08:19:43 PM
Quote from: Chojin on December 08, 2015, 07:27:32 PM
How about a cb500x? Can get a virtually new one for that money, and spend a little more in getting a rally raid conversion kit.
A real do it all bike.
Excellent shout.
This one looks the business: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bikes-for-sale/honda/cb500x/3328866/
i actually really like that
been looking into the cb500x a bit more, you get a lot of bike for the money!
I really like that also - would be ideal if your were looking to do low miles on it - bring the age / mileage a bit more in line with the norm.
This would brighten up your commute
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A three cylinder, two-stroke Kawasaki. What is it?
Quote from: Raydial on December 12, 2015, 11:51:46 AM
A three cylinder, two-stroke Kawasaki. What is it?
A KH250/500 or 750.
Quote from: Raydial on December 12, 2015, 11:51:46 AM
A three cylinder, two-stroke Kawasaki. What is it?
Bloody awesome is what it is :azn:
what did you get komp?
Quote from: Green_Ninja on December 12, 2015, 07:56:10 PM
Quote from: Raydial on December 12, 2015, 11:51:46 AM
A three cylinder, two-stroke Kawasaki. What is it?
Bloody awesome is what it is :azn:
http://zx6r.com/motorcycle-talk/23855-kwikasfaki-gsx-r400-kawasaki-h2-750-custom.html
Quote from: Andy M on January 05, 2016, 03:20:35 PM
what did you get komp?
fuck all
i was a pubes width away from buying a aprilia dorsoduro (above my original budget)
then i came over all sensible and decided I will just get another cheap car and save monies for a few trips on a panigale
i did buy some heated grips and some new thermals though
i must be getting old!! :(