What bikes are in the same league as the TRX/TDM850?

[Fawbish]

Looking at some middle-weight twins, wondered what other bikes are in this kind of class?


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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Aprilia Shiver.

It's a bit new though.

Any of the air cooled Monster 900s, or some of the tricker versions e.g. S4RS, S2R etc.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Some of the early Air cooled Monster 900s should be quite cheap by now, they've been around for a while.

What sort of money you got?

There's always the SV1000.
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[Fawbish]

Aye been looking at them aswell.

I will have around 2K, though currently thinking I may just use the zx6r, get it back to road going status and do it up for a big tour with comfort essentials

Save the dosh and buy a bike that I dont need to do a big tour when I get back

I really shouldnt be running 2 600's and a 1.8 MG
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[garth]

Fawbs, you tart, IIRC the trx was built as a jap 900ss.

Mines up for grabs, under your price range. Interested?

https://www.bikechatforums.com/files/900ssie1.jpg
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[Fawbish]

Must admit, that looks fookin sexual Garth.


Whats it like reliability wise? Tank range etc?

I'll be doing Europe (4/5k miles over 2 weeks in June) is all. I know I shouldnt listen to all the Ducati horror stories but its like a nag I cant shake

I wont have the money for about 2/3 weeks.
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[Dr. DaveJPS]

laverda 750?
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[garth]

Only weak spot is the clutch slave cylinder. I've replaced mine with an aftermarket V2 jobby which is a guaranteed, did this 120 miles ago and it cost me £79. Also makes it a little lighter too.

Oil changes are very 6k but I've done it every 4. Belts don't need touching for another year or 6k, not that they are hard to do. Has new head bearings (gen) and brand spanking new brembo red sintered pads on the front - they're bloody good actually. Also just had oil, filter, air filter and fuel filter (haven't fitted the fuel filter yet, but do have it)

Only thing it's ever let me down on is the slave. Hence why it's replaced! Erm, from memory it does about 46mpg and 140 to the tank but I haven't ridden it properly for six months so pass.

Comfy, too.

Neutral light lies sometimes.


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[garth]

ooh yeah, and I have the high level cans, and low level Wolfs, and the standards (these are knackered, the baffles disintergrate over time)

So with the low levels you can take a pillion 'cause I've got the peg hangers.
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[Stevie B]

Hmm...interesting. I've been ummimg and arring whether to sell my TRX, I wonder whether is is a sign.

How seriously are you looking Fawbish?


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[Fawbish]

I'm half and half at the moment. Weighing my options up.


Now, I propose a fight to the death between Garth and You, and somehow I end up with both bikes, and retain my cash.



How do you find it mate, and what can you compare it to that you've ridden? (ie how's it fare compared to the FZR? I know it'll be down on power obviously, just want a general idea) Looks bloody lovely.
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[T0MMY]

I might be looking for a TRX myself, any of you guys near Cambridge at all?
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[garth]

No, I'm nowhere near Cambridge.

But I am up for a fight to the death. I think there should be different rounds and challenges. Jousting?
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[Stevie B]

[nick606]

What about a firestorm ?

[chris-red]

We must have similar Tastes Fawbs, Speed Four TDM, are you copying me


If your going for the TDM splash the little bit extra and get a niner. The 850's are known for burning oil and the 900's have better quality, power, and an extra gear. The only downside is parts are harder to get. Put a can on it and it sounds like the world is ending. I can;t speak for the 850's but the 900 is a sweet handling bike if you are big enough to muscle it around.
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old-school fuel system, electrics etc.

No catalyst.
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[chris-red]

[Fawbish]

I want a TRX

Why the hell are they so rare, stupid twats. lol

Wish I had the cash right now.


Hmm, Garth, whats the mileage on the SS?

StevieB, whats the mileage on the TRX?
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