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hornetmike
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PostPosted: 23:57 - 20 Nov 2010    Post subject: Can't decide what bike to buy Reply with quote

sold my CBR in the spere of the moment , now really struggling to deicide what to buy next, cb900 hornet, er6,versys ,or vtr 1000 something for about 2500 to 4000. It quite hard to buy something new when you loved your old bike.
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PostPosted: 00:14 - 21 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

There is a 2003 R1 being advertised in the Bike and Accessories section. Looks pretty decent. I would buy it if I wasn't 17..

Personal favorite at the mo is the Triumph Daytona 675. Great bikes. This is a fantastic price!!::

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201030364497406/sort/priceasc/usedbikes/price-to/4000/engine-size-bikes/625cc_to_825cc/make/triumph/radius/1500/keywords/675/page/1/postcode/gu527jy?logcode=p
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hornetmike
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PostPosted: 00:16 - 21 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

that R1 does look nice but I wanna pay credit card.
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PostPosted: 01:20 - 21 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

954 fireblade, superb bike and available cheaply now.
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PostPosted: 01:23 - 21 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got myself a VTR 1000 firestorm just over a week ago and although I havent been out and about much on it I love the thing. The "bark" as you start it up scares kids. I know this because I scared the shit out of a few teenagers the other day. Laughing

Get yourself a V twin. What they lack in top end they more than make up for in mid range grunt!

Yeah I could piss more than the fuel tank holds but who cares. The bikes a joy to ride and great fun to hear the engine whirring away under me to be drowned out by the clatter of the exhaust when its opened up. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 01:44 - 21 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

How about a GSXR750? A step up, but not a massive step away from what you liked?

pinkyfloyd wrote:
Get yourself a V twin. What they lack in top end they more than make up for in mid range grunt!

Or a GSXR1000, what the twin lacks in top end they have, oh and they have the midrange too Smile.

I find it a bit less boring to ride than a firestorm Smile.

Last year my tidy 06 was a bit over your budget.
Was quite a few 03/04 models for under £4k.
[Edit - forgot you want to buy from a shop, that'll push stuff a bit more - can you use your credit card to pay off a loan, or is this a specific interest free deal?]
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PostPosted: 01:45 - 21 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try a 600RR 2005 to present.

The difference between that and your clapped out old F3 is incredible =)
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PostPosted: 09:58 - 21 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

G wrote:

[Edit - forgot you want to buy from a shop, that'll push stuff a bit more - can you use your credit card to pay off a loan, or is this a specific interest free deal?]


That's what I was thinking - most cards will let you transfer cash to your bank account interest free at the start.
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PostPosted: 11:51 - 21 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

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It quite hard to buy something new when you loved your old bike.


Not really, especially if you want to buy on credit.

March into your local used bike dealers (which have as many bikes as your short list states) and explain your dilemma, mentioning that you'd like to try each before you buy. See which one fits you best.

If in doubt, buy another CBR600F.
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PostPosted: 11:58 - 21 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

If I were you (and I'm sort of in the same position, albeit I haven't sold my CBR yet) I'd go for something totally different to the CBR.

Triple?
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hornetmike
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PostPosted: 16:35 - 21 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just been out looking again, still like CB900, wouldn't mind a newer 600rr as used them at a coupe of Ron Haslam trackdays. But I have the back of a 60 year old and fancy something different.

Street Tripple looks good not sure about build quality.

VTR is almost perfect apart from ugly bottom fairing.

0% deals on new bikes are more attractive then 4 grand 4 year old bikes
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PostPosted: 18:03 - 21 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Aprilia Tuono, Ducati Monster, Kawasaki Z1000???
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PostPosted: 19:33 - 21 Nov 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

miketovey wrote:
Street Tripple looks good not sure about build quality.


Its fine... just look after it Thumbs Up
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