Something's missing

[mikesaa309]

When I was stuck on a 125 for two years being overtaken by car (even shitty ones) I used to get pissed off that I was stuck on a puny 125. Then I learnt to except it and realized that if it's on a single carriageway cars don't get far until they're stuck in traffic then I can just filter past them and I don't see them again.

Now that I'm finally on a bigger bike (granted it's only a Bandit 600) I can't help feel that something's missing. Not sure what it is but it doesn't feel the same as when I rode the 125. Don't get me wrong it's amazing being able to overtake cars even up hills, not have to worry about wind slowing me down and not loosing speed going up a hill. But for some reason I don't feel it's as enjoyable as my 125.

Maybe it's because I'm used to the 125, all the miles I've done on it, it just seems weird not riding it. Maybe it's because it still doesn't feel legal to ride a bigger bike or maybe it's because I'm more concerned about petrol as 10 quid in the CBF got me 200 miles at least, Bandit 10 quid only gets me 80 - 100 miles depending on how I ride it.

Also thought maybe the fun part of it all was wanting to be able to overtake cars easily but now overtaking cars is just a bit too easy and takes the fun out of it I guess.

Has anyone else felt anything similar with their bikes and what makes a bike fun for you?

[MC]

You bought a f**king Bandit, of course something's missing IMO it's weight that ruins a bike, the CBF1000 I currently have feels boring compared to the MT-03, and that was hardly a lightweight.

Also your probably missing the whole riding a slow bike quickly, when now it's the other way round. I felt the same as you, but you soon start to appreciate the increased power, stability, enhanced braking vs being able to throw the bike around like you would a tiddler.
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[mikesaa309]

[Fisty]

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Wheelies.

That's what's missing.

[Quornholio]

Seriously OP, either kill yourself or get laid. Either will suffice.
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[pepperami]

[quote="mikesaa309"/] I was stuck on a 125 for two years. Now on a a Bandit 600, I can't help feel that something's missing. . But for some reason I don't feel it's as enjoyable as my 125.
now overtaking cars is just a bit too easy and takes the fun out of it I guess. [quote/]

Nowt wrong with riding a lesser powered bike , if that`s what floats your boat.
I also find that riding a bigger more powerful bike a bit to easy at times.
I dont mean that I am some sort of super-rider , just that some journeys just dont need any effort on a bigger bike.
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[Baffler186]

Some people bond with certain bikes better than others. What is missing is that you haven't found the right bike for you. When you get the restrictors off you might feel different, or might not.
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[Rogerborg]

I know I be posting in an Aspie thread but...

My GS is an extremely capable bike that does everything that I need very competently indeed, and I'm glad that I have it.

But I still prefer riding the slow, vibey, temperamental Enfield, because lulz.

If your bike isn't putting a grin on your face, change or supplement it.
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[deadwolf]

You could try sabotaging your bike to the point where it once again feels challenging/fun to ride.

I suggest fitting bald tyres, maybe chop a few bits off the front brake disc and drill some holes in the frame to lighten it up to 125cc chuckability levels.
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[Fladdem]

I know what you mean. I went from my MT5 to a varadero 125, I missed the moped. When I passed my test I got straight back on the moped again. Although 6 months later, I was bored again so got my 250 which is lovely, I have had her just over a year now.
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I'm having more fun than a well-oiled midget.

[Az]

You getting 80-100 miles from £10 kind of sums it up. What do u get like, 6-7litres of petrol for a tenner.

So let's do the maths (roughly)

90miles from 6.5litres = 62mpg.

62mpg from a Bandit 600 = You're not riding fast enough to have fun.

How you're even getting 62mpg amazes me, I can't get more than 50mpg when I try to keep my fuel consumption down.

One of the funnest parts of owning a big bike (when your new to big bikes anyway and even when they're restricted) is that ridiculously large smile you get when you open the throttle and you go at what feels warp speeds, when realisticly you're barely into triple figures lol.

If fast isn't your thing, (I've just gone ahead and assumed it is) then maybe you need to think about what you enjoy about riding was is it that makes you smile when you ride? Is it agility, looks, sound, the image etc' and pick a bike that suits you if the bandit isn't cutting it.

[unluckyluke]

I think the answer is rose tinted spectacles. You remember it being so much more fun, but I reckon ten minutes on your old cbf and you'll be wondering how you ever rode the bloody thing!

[stevo as b4]

Well I think that for a bike to be more fun than my KMX125 it would need to be something along the lines of a TDR250, or possibly a YZF450 etc?

I do tend to agree that Light is right when it comes to fun generally!

[Alpha-9]

Meh nothing wrong with this thread stop being fags.

I think weight is right. The XJ600 was a nice increase in speed but the thing weighs far too much. Overweight and underpowered = gay bike experience
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[Pigeon]

tl;dr Give it time, find what the bike is good at and whether those characteristics are what you want.