i can ride again, help on what bike? plus accident xray :)

[chalky143]

Hello, i aint been on here in ages. just under a year ago i had a big bike accident on my vfr400. I fell off and hit a lampost breaking my femur and dislocating my pelvis. Im fully healed and ready 2 get back on a bike . (not bieng a nob head this time!) Im currently saving up and just wondering on what bike to get. I thought of a ducati monster 600 or fazer 600 etc? any thoughts on a good bike to get me back?...n also my restriction is over now awell lol.

thankyou
leon
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Current bike :: sv650 minitwin race bike
Previous bikes::cbr600 steelie race bike, 1989 Honda vfr750f, 2013 Honda fireblade, 2013 Ducati multistrata 1200s, 2012 Triumph street triple R, 1999 yamaha r6, vfr 800, ducati 600ss, vfr 400x2, ntv 650, bandit 600, cagiva mito 125, aprilia rs 50, honda c90x2, honda hornet 600x2, cbr 600, aprilia rx50, suzuki katana
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[Reevo8]

Anything which isnt going to make you sore in regards your injuries. If that is not really going to cause a problem I would say a sports 6 or some sort.

And since you are saving up, consider ZX6R's from 98/99 kind of time as they seem to be a proper bargain, as are Srad's if you can cope with the ugly arse on it.

If you are kinda set on a tourer, Hornets are good, Bandits are obtainable at good prices nowadays too!
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[kitty kat]

If you are considering a Bandit, then consider the fazer 600 as well. Bandits are heavy bikes, Fazers are lighter and brilliantly comfy & fantastic at touring.
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[petemell]

Would think a bike with a good riding position, comfort after being out of the saddle being important.

A more upright riding position may be better, sports bikes have a too scrunched up riding position. Cruiser maybe.

[Ariel Badger]

I doubt you are fully healed from that off. Muscle and nerve damage take a very long time to mend. What you ride will be very dependent on what you can ride. An R6 may be the bike of your dreams and you may well be able to ride it expertly but if you start cramping and getting pain after half an hour I the seat what is the point?
You need to try different bikes out before committing a load of cash.
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[Stiffler]

To be fair it doesn't even have to be a year. You could pick up a smaller bike for a few months, and as long as you look after it you'll be able to flog it for pretty much the same amount.

As far as the original question is concerned if it's just to get you back into biking I'd suggest anything that is in good working order, straight and well maintained. I'd pick a few bikes that take your fancy, try and test ride them and see where it takes you. And remember it doesn't have to be forever, if you avoid dealers you can swap bikes fairly easily without loosing much money.
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[chris-red]

Old monsters are shit, my mate has an S2 monnie dark that has never really run right and they only have 50bhp, You looking in the right area though I would say a naked 6 sounds like a good move.
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[jayvfr]

Sorry to hear about yer Vfr, glad yer coming back though!

Hard to say what to recommend, maybe see if you can blag some test rides on a few bits and pieces, see what riding position and power suits you after your accident then maybe aim for a cheaper version

After my off (nowhere near as bad as yours but still on a vfr ) I had a quick go on a mates Multistrada 1000, I still really badly want one, sad eh? But now i've got a Zx6 beacause it was dirt cheap... Horses for courses and all that!
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[chalky143]

thankyou people! well the thing is my confidence isnt really shaken, ok id crap my pants if i tryed 2 go fast again lol but as for getting on a bike it doesnt bother me, ive jumped on my friends bike a couple of times when i cud walk again, only round the block but still . erm i just want somthing id enjoy enough 2 keep. I was looking at monsters as i like the look of them, there loud but not 2 fast. u can pick them up quite cheap now.

thankyou
leon
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Current bike :: sv650 minitwin race bike
Previous bikes::cbr600 steelie race bike, 1989 Honda vfr750f, 2013 Honda fireblade, 2013 Ducati multistrata 1200s, 2012 Triumph street triple R, 1999 yamaha r6, vfr 800, ducati 600ss, vfr 400x2, ntv 650, bandit 600, cagiva mito 125, aprilia rs 50, honda c90x2, honda hornet 600x2, cbr 600, aprilia rx50, suzuki katana
My bike pics: https://www.bikepics.com/members/chalky143/

[chalky143]

oh thought id show u my leg as it is now
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Current bike :: sv650 minitwin race bike
Previous bikes::cbr600 steelie race bike, 1989 Honda vfr750f, 2013 Honda fireblade, 2013 Ducati multistrata 1200s, 2012 Triumph street triple R, 1999 yamaha r6, vfr 800, ducati 600ss, vfr 400x2, ntv 650, bandit 600, cagiva mito 125, aprilia rs 50, honda c90x2, honda hornet 600x2, cbr 600, aprilia rx50, suzuki katana
My bike pics: https://www.bikepics.com/members/chalky143/

[chris-red]

Theres a reason the old monsters are cheap, they require a lot of attention and looking after the new ones are much better. I think from the 620 on there okay.

The original was a budget Ducati which still needed the expensive services
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.