1 years no claims.....................

[markpetrie]

Which bike next. I want another bike but unsure what to go for. I have been eying up bandits (600) and also the ZXR400 - 600 but unsure what to go for. Any ideas people

[Mad Dave]

Bandit 6 is a crackin' bike IMHO. My first bike though, so I dont really have the benefit of much experience!

[markpetrie]

Dave,

Price wise what am I looking at for a good Bandit????

[rsvmilly]

What bike have you got now? What do you use it for? What is your budget?

[markpetrie]

I havn't got a bike I sold my klr250 back in april. I will be using it to get to and from work, playin around looking cool going fast. Especially to mow down all the scooters that get in my way hahaha....

I like the bandit but i like sports bikes like R6. No real budget if I like I'll buy..

[pesty]

Whatever you do dont be a thick Bastard like me
earlier this month....

hello could you give me a quote for a gsx1000 1 years ncb. I already have a bike insured with you details are the same.

ok sir that will be £250 on top of what you pay already.

thanks very much

buy First GSXR 1000 I find happy as a pig in shit.

get home to find insureance details. Check them to make sure all ok. notice renewal date! 5th of July 2004!!!

Arrrrrg did you realy think I only wanted insuring for a Month! well did you

Arrrrgh

Sorry I feel better now


£250 extra for a 1000 over a 750 sounded right

[markpetrie]

ahhhhh shitter mate. I have no bike so it will be a new qoute. I'm getting something upto a 600. Maybe GSXR600 will be nice but there a little bit comman now. Although they are the sexest thing on two wheels. Or a well done street fighter will do.

[tim2100]

Can agree on the GSXR600 thing as that my choice of steed!.

Great bike very quick just not comfy on motorway/long trips.

Mine is a K3 model, with a d/B screen, hugger, S/Steel tri-oval can & harris hanger.

WIll post a pic when I can be arsed to take a pic in its current state.

Tim.

[markpetrie]

Arn't GSXR600 around 3k for a decent one?

[tim2100]

Depends which model you go for.


You can get a k3 for 4,500-5K never looked at the older ones.

[Mad Dave]

markpetrie said:

Dave, Price wise what am I looking at for a good Bandit????

Good early ones for about £1500, or tatty ones for around a grand. The comments ive heard were that the early ones are a bit more raw, the later ones sway a bit more towards being commuters. Just what i heard though, could be complete rubbish.

I'm chuffed to bits with my 96P plate Bandit6 - its pretty quick, the brakes are really good and it seems to be pretty forgiving of my hamfisted riding. Cheap as chips too when you look at what youre getting for your cash.

Dave

[markpetrie]

Nice one Dave I think I will look for a banditnot 100% sure i'm ready for a RACE TYPE BIKE LIKE THE GSXR

[stooz]

the R6 is totally track focused, way too harsh for road riding, uness you got 100mph everywhere.

it helps if we know what you plan to use it for?

[Mad Dave]

Mark - im down near Salisbury, Wiltshire. If youre local, youre welcome to come and have a prod around mine. If you bring a lid ill take you for a spin on the back.

[neilsie]

Have a look at the Yam Thundercat (YZF600)

[markpetrie]

Mad Dave said:

Mark - im down near Salisbury, Wiltshire. If youre local, youre welcome to come and have a prod around mine. If you bring a lid ill take you for a spin on the back.

Not local to Salisbury although HPI who I work for are based in new st Salisbury. Might have to find excuse to come down....

[markpetrie]

stooz said:

the R6 is totally track focused, way too harsh for road riding, uness you got 100mph everywhere. it helps if we know what you plan to use it for?

I plan to use it to get to and from work. Car far too expensive and bikes are far more easier through traffic. The bandit appeals to me but the R6 is so damn sexy and fast.

[markpetrie]

neilsie said:

Have a look at the Yam Thundercat (YZF600)

Nice looking bike

[rsvmilly]

markpetrie said:

neilsie said: Have a look at the Yam Thundercat (YZF600) Nice looking bike

Very good bikes and plenty fast enough - good for around 160mph. This was my mates first bike.

R6's are great, though. I had one for 2½ years and it was brilliant fun. And its amazing what you get used to. I used to regularly go for 2-300 mile blasts on it - hence the (relative) high mileage it accumulated. It never missed a beat. My sister now has it. It's even economical - 50+ mpg when you take things a bit easier.

Only downside was a turning circle that a tanker would be ashamed of.

[markpetrie]

Awwww you did have to go throw a spanner in the works damn it. Now I have to go and have a play on an R6. Anyone in Harrogate area fancies letting me play on theres.