Where are all the cheap bikes at?

Mewcenary · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 14 Sep 2014 Karma :

Still browsing for a bike. Will probably go hunting round dealers etc tomorrow to get a feel.

As per my other thread, I had a B12 as my most recent bike. Loved it. Looking for something for a simple commute ('A' roads, filtering) and of course fun.

As a lot of the stuff I do requires a car, I'm thinking now I needn't go for a bike as powerful as before, so being a bit open minded. So the 600cc category is opening up.

The thing is, I'm just not finding anything cheap in this area. My post-code is GU10 so feel free to do a few searches and see what you mean. As an example, looked into Kwak ZZR600s as a thread here recommended them as a cheap possible fun bike - none around, and the ones that are are £3k plus.

SV650s? None around. What has happened to them all?!

My only real requirement is a fairing. Not just for motorways, I just prefer that look.

I still keep getting drawn to the Sprint / Speed Triples though. Sigh.

DieselASFC · Spanner Monkey Joined: 30 Apr 2014 Karma :

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-ZXR750-CLASSIC-Sports-Bike-EXCELLENT-Condition-LONG-MOT-PX-SWAP-POSS-/331306655887?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item4d236a608f

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-SV-650-sport-fully-faired-/111462053481?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehicle_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item19f3a7f669

Any good?

c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

Seems to be a few Fazer 600's not too far from you. Like so: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Fazer-600-FZS-Black-/161417858424?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2595410d78
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Mewcenary · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 14 Sep 2014 Karma :

I think I'm a bit nervous about buying privately.

Most local dealers won't have anything cheap as chips. This is the only dealer I found with a selection of stuff low down:

https://www.msgmotorcycles.co.uk/123221/msgmotorcycles_stock.htm

Including a Fazer 600. About £2.5k though.

Confession here is that of my previous bigger bikes (B6, B12) I bought both from new. So in terms of buying 2nd hand, this would be a bit new to me.

weasley · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Karma :

There are plenty of Thundercats out there... £2k should get you a good one.
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Dibble · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 Jul 2007 Karma :

https://www.pandpmotorcycles.co.uk/27048/index.htm

this lot always seem to have a lot in, looked round their shrowroom once they seemed ok but I'm no expert......

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johnsmith222 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Dec 2008 Karma :

I'd scrub the ZZR600 off your list if you're going from a bandit 12 and looking for something fun. Either go for the 6R or something else. Thumbs Up

Thundercats are meant to be decent too as has already been mentioned, but i've not ridden one.

clancy · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Karma :

Although you have to put up with a lot of idiots and illiterate people Facebook is great for buying cheap vehicles

Search for groups called "bikes for sale (county)" and variations like that you will find loads
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Mewcenary · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 14 Sep 2014 Karma :

This looks nice....

Fazer 600 in the vicinity...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201409127333095/

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clancy · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Karma :

To back up what is said above I would rather buy privately from someone wiling to talk about that bike from personal experiences etc you can tell a lot from the person selling, if they seem a genuine nice person and day about the history clearly you can feel a bit safe

Rather than a dealer saying nothing bad and having no experience but just wanting to sell it

If that makes sense, sorry if not, bit late on a Friday Wink

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

As an aside on stamps in a book, a while ago we had a Renault car. Renault would not take stamps in the service book as proof of servicing for warranty claims. Needed the receipts for the services to go with it.

All the best

Keith
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STONEY! · Brolly Dolly Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Karma :

Im a trader dealing from home and I have a 2000 zx6r j1 in silver and black, 16,000miles nice clean tidy bike with a few nice extras, yours for £1600 if your interested?

STONEY! · Brolly Dolly Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Karma :

Also im not far from you! Used to work for infininty and hein gericke farnborough, now in liss hampshire but could ride the bike to you (its my daily rider currently)

Mewcenary · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 14 Sep 2014 Karma :

Hey Stoney!

Thanks for the reply. It may be that I'm not after a '6' after all. Just about to post a thread about it!

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

There's some good deals on CB-1s around it seems.

Was almost tempted to get myself one too, until I rode it, anyway Razz

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