What to get next year?
Discussion
Ok, assuming I sell my beloved SV (I am skint until March 
downer), what do I get in spring (when finances are a bit better!). I'll have about £250/pcm "spare" by then. Any recomendation of group 15 or less? I was thinking;-
a) Ninja 636 (04)
b) Ninja 636 (05)
c) GSXR750 (04 or 05)
d) Buell 1200 silly name
e) Z1000
f) Z750
Or the wildcard
g) MT-01
I feel something mental coming on! having got my 5 years NCD, I'm thinking it'll be cheaper to insure any bike from now on.
C
downer), what do I get in spring (when finances are a bit better!). I'll have about £250/pcm "spare" by then. Any recomendation of group 15 or less? I was thinking;- a) Ninja 636 (04)
b) Ninja 636 (05)
c) GSXR750 (04 or 05)
d) Buell 1200 silly name
e) Z1000
f) Z750
Or the wildcard
g) MT-01
I feel something mental coming on! having got my 5 years NCD, I'm thinking it'll be cheaper to insure any bike from now on.
C
Is this where we are meant to remind you you should never have a bike, because you told us to stop you if you ever ask? 
The Sprint ST looks nice, tempted myself. Arranged a testride in Feb.
The 636 is meant to be good, but on the Triumph theme, the Daytona 650 is regarded as the best chassis already, but now with a more powerful engine.
In the words of "Performance Bikes"
"If you buy a jap 600 without test riding the daytona first, your an idiot"
>> Edited by stooz on Tuesday 21st December 10:03
The Sprint ST looks nice, tempted myself. Arranged a testride in Feb.
The 636 is meant to be good, but on the Triumph theme, the Daytona 650 is regarded as the best chassis already, but now with a more powerful engine.
In the words of "Performance Bikes"
"If you buy a jap 600 without test riding the daytona first, your an idiot"
>> Edited by stooz on Tuesday 21st December 10:03
the t boy said:
I suggest an SV650S. I'm picking one up shortly and will gladly sell it to you. You can pay me £250 per month for the next 16 months, making it an absolute bargain at £4,000.
I think you should go and make the tea.
Didn't Mr Hertsbiker (is it Carl?) mention that he's considering selling the SV at the start of the thread? Yours sincerely
Captain Pedantic
Benny, he was *joking* !! hopefully he's buying it off me next week.
I will have to trawl the bike mags endlessly until the time is right.
Of course I said to tell me not to get a bike again ! I can't seem to help myself.
Yeah, Buells still look great don't they? I had a test ride & loved it, but got put off by some of the long-term reviews. Wonderful bike with some issues. If I had enough dosh, I'd still get one problems or not.
C
I will have to trawl the bike mags endlessly until the time is right.
Of course I said to tell me not to get a bike again ! I can't seem to help myself.
Yeah, Buells still look great don't they? I had a test ride & loved it, but got put off by some of the long-term reviews. Wonderful bike with some issues. If I had enough dosh, I'd still get one problems or not.
C
Hertsbiker,
Are you commuting mainly in traffic or on the motorways or a bit of both. Basically do you need a lot of wind protection. I commute on a 2004 Fireblade (CBR 1000 RR) because I use the motorway and don't want to get blown to pieces, plus it's good in traffic and around town, it can get a bit heavy on the wrists but that's the trade off.
I have thouhght about an Aprilia Tuono, New Triumph Speed Triple but always stick with the Blade and Honda reliability and build quality. Insurance wise I pay £475/anuum fully comp for the blade with 3 years NCB (the insurance is with Honda Insurance Direct). I had quotes as high as £1,200 and Honda were by far the cheapest. They do cover for other bike manufacturers so might be worth a call.
Good luck with your choice.
Andy
Are you commuting mainly in traffic or on the motorways or a bit of both. Basically do you need a lot of wind protection. I commute on a 2004 Fireblade (CBR 1000 RR) because I use the motorway and don't want to get blown to pieces, plus it's good in traffic and around town, it can get a bit heavy on the wrists but that's the trade off.
I have thouhght about an Aprilia Tuono, New Triumph Speed Triple but always stick with the Blade and Honda reliability and build quality. Insurance wise I pay £475/anuum fully comp for the blade with 3 years NCB (the insurance is with Honda Insurance Direct). I had quotes as high as £1,200 and Honda were by far the cheapest. They do cover for other bike manufacturers so might be worth a call.
Good luck with your choice.
Andy
Of the first 3 years of ownership, 18 months were spent riding and the other 18 months the bike was in the dealers workshop!!!
It a love hate relationship and you need a second mode of transport as back up!
Check out www.badweatherbikers.com for all the info required to keep it on the road!
It a love hate relationship and you need a second mode of transport as back up!
Check out www.badweatherbikers.com for all the info required to keep it on the road!
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