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Have a look at/sit on an ER6 or versys.
Or get two bikes. Get the SR you like the look/idea of for your short journeys and a speedbarge for the longer runs. You can pick up ZZR1100 and CBR1000Fs for sweetie money these days. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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I too would go for 2 bikes. I have my CF650TR, for my motorway runs, and the weekly shop, loads of storage, and good weather protection, I have my Royal Enfield for more fun oriented riding, does have a top box as well though, for practicality, oh, and the ST7 for occasional use, if I feel like riding that style of bike. ____________________ Beware what photos you upload, or link to on here, especially if you have family members on them |
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Given the two very different kinds of riding you want a bike for, I'd also suggest two bikes as the best solution. Maybe a little 250/300 for those short town trips. Or even a 125.
So now we're just wanting the motorway/long trip bike. At least an effective top fairing, comfortable seat, not too cramped, luggage capacity(?), reliable.
I'd go for a litre+ of some description. Lazy power, not frantic. Sports bikes are out, not comfortable enough. A lot of "street" bikes are out, no fairing. I personally wouldn't consider a lot of Italian bikes, as I still don't trust their reliability - although maybe I'm behind the times with this? I'd be looking at Jap, probably IL4. Z1000SX? ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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chickenstrip wrote: | Given the two very different kinds of riding you want a bike for, I'd also suggest two bikes as the best solution. Maybe a little 250/300 for those short town trips. Or even a 125.
So now we're just wanting the motorway/long trip bike. At least an effective top fairing, comfortable seat, not too cramped, luggage capacity(?), reliable.
I'd go for a litre+ of some description. Lazy power, not frantic. Sports bikes are out, not comfortable enough. A lot of "street" bikes are out, no fairing. I personally wouldn't consider a lot of Italian bikes, as I still don't trust their reliability - although maybe I'm behind the times with this? I'd be looking at Jap, probably IL4. Z1000SX? |
Quick note on commuting (especially in Scotland, but also generally) how do people keep clothes smart for professional environments? Folding shirts and suit trousers would crease them. Riding to work wearing them would be potentially dangerous. And worse, if cycling is anything to go by, one would end up with mud splattered up their trousers any time it rains?
My question, I suppose, is that my bike for short commutes to work, should it have a fairing to protect my clothes from the Scottish weather, or should I just accept that whatever I ride my riding gear will get filthy / wet in the winter and that i will need to change when I arrive? |
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how do people keep clothes smart for professional environments? |
You don't like to make things easy, do you?
If it were that important, I'd probably use my car. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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CorriganJ wrote: | 2 bikes would be the dream. I've seen a lot of ST1300s cheap, although they look like crap...
I'm just not sure I have the cash for 2. This hobby is expensive. Would it be wise for a new rider to get on a zzr1100 though? I'm fairly sensible, but everyone says that until they end up underneath someone elses tyres.
I like the look of the older Goldwings, the 1100 and 1200 ones with the classic tube frame... would that be a more sensible bike than a zzr1100 for beginner? Still a huge bike, but (in my head) less likely to wheelie by accident, and (possibly?) lower centre of gravity, so easier to deal with the weight it has? |
You have to want a Goldwing, not get one 'as it might suit me'.
I have had every model from the 1000 to the 1800 and love them. However I'm the first to admit they are not for everyone and need a very different riding mindset to some thing like a ZZR or FJ.
The 1000/1100/1200 4 cylinder models are of a real age now, basically vintage machinery and need to be treated as such.
The jump in real quality came with the 6 cylinder engines. The 1500 looks better, the 1800 is a better machine all round except in the looks department.
Bear in mind to change the rear tyre on a 1500 is an utter utter pig. It's a day job to dismantle everything - panniers, sub frame, bodywork. Over 150 parts have to be removed to remove the rear wheel.
The 1800, with single side swing arm and space to get the wheel out is the complete opposite.
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Polarbear wrote: | CorriganJ wrote: | 2 bikes would be the dream. I've seen a lot of ST1300s cheap, although they look like crap...
I'm just not sure I have the cash for 2. This hobby is expensive. Would it be wise for a new rider to get on a zzr1100 though? I'm fairly sensible, but everyone says that until they end up underneath someone elses tyres.
I like the look of the older Goldwings, the 1100 and 1200 ones with the classic tube frame... would that be a more sensible bike than a zzr1100 for beginner? Still a huge bike, but (in my head) less likely to wheelie by accident, and (possibly?) lower centre of gravity, so easier to deal with the weight it has? |
You have to want a Goldwing, not get one 'as it might suit me'.
I have had every model from the 1000 to the 1800 and love them. However I'm the first to admit they are not for everyone and need a very different riding mindset to some thing like a ZZR or FJ.
The 1000/1100/1200 4 cylinder models are of a real age now, basically vintage machinery and need to be treated as such.
The jump in real quality came with the 6 cylinder engines. The 1500 looks better, the 1800 is a better machine all round except in the looks department.
Bear in mind to change the rear tyre on a 1500 is an utter utter pig. It's a day job to dismantle everything - panniers, sub frame, bodywork. Over 150 parts have to be removed to remove the rear wheel.
The 1800, with single side swing arm and space to get the wheel out is the complete opposite.
However any 1800 in good nick commands a premium price irrespective of age. |
I like what people have done to "cafe racer" the older goldwings. In the back of my mind, I would keep it "stock" for a few years as my motorway commuter. Then, at some point in the future, I could strip the plastics off and turn it into a fun weekend ride like this: https://bikeglam.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Cafe-Racer-Wrenchmonkees-Goldwing.jpg
But for this, it would have to be an older (GL1000 - GL1200) model as the new ones have unsuitable frames. The reality of owning a 40 year old bike for semi-regular 700 mile round trips might not be as good as the idea sounds
As much as I would love one, it is possible that now is not the time to buy one
Then again, if you think that a 1200 GL from the 80s would in fact still make a decent motorway monster, then I could pick one up cheap, ride it with panniers for 3, 4, 5 years, and one day absolutely ruin it (but have a lot of fun in the process!). |
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CorriganJ wrote: |
I like what people have done to "cafe racer" the older goldwings. In the back of my mind, I would keep it "stock" for a few years as my motorway commuter. Then, at some point in the future, I could strip the plastics off and turn it into a fun weekend ride like this: https://bikeglam.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Cafe-Racer-Wrenchmonkees-Goldwing.jpg
But for this, it would have to be an older (GL1000 - GL1200) model as the new ones have unsuitable frames. The reality of owning a 40 year old bike for semi-regular 700 mile round trips might not be as good as the idea sounds
As much as I would love one, it is possible that now is not the time to buy one
Then again, if you think that a 1200 GL from the 80s would in fact still make a decent motorway monster, then I could pick one up cheap, ride it with panniers for 3, 4, 5 years, and one day absolutely ruin it (but have a lot of fun in the process!). |
This was my 1200 Interstate
https://i.postimg.cc/9XJd6452/1200-Interstate.jpg
It would be 36 years old now but sadly it doesn't look like it's going . Last MOT pass was 2015 at about 86000 miles.
I threw a lot of dosh at that bike, fcuked shock seals, carb issues and other things I can't remember. I doubt if I'd trust one across Europe without a lot of fettling and 5 star Euro recovery now. ____________________ Triumph Trophy Launch Edition |
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Polarbear wrote: | CorriganJ wrote: |
I like what people have done to "cafe racer" the older goldwings. In the back of my mind, I would keep it "stock" for a few years as my motorway commuter. Then, at some point in the future, I could strip the plastics off and turn it into a fun weekend ride like this: https://bikeglam.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Cafe-Racer-Wrenchmonkees-Goldwing.jpg
But for this, it would have to be an older (GL1000 - GL1200) model as the new ones have unsuitable frames. The reality of owning a 40 year old bike for semi-regular 700 mile round trips might not be as good as the idea sounds
As much as I would love one, it is possible that now is not the time to buy one
Then again, if you think that a 1200 GL from the 80s would in fact still make a decent motorway monster, then I could pick one up cheap, ride it with panniers for 3, 4, 5 years, and one day absolutely ruin it (but have a lot of fun in the process!). |
This was my 1200 Interstate
https://i.postimg.cc/9XJd6452/1200-Interstate.jpg
It would be 36 years old now but sadly it doesn't look like it's going . Last MOT pass was 2015 at about 86000 miles.
I threw a lot of dosh at that bike, fcuked shock seals, carb issues and other things I can't remember. I doubt if I'd trust one across Europe without a lot of fettling and 5 star Euro recovery now. |
Yeah see what I am hearing here is "expensive". There are nice looking GLs on ebay for £3k. But if I'm going to be constantly replacing bits that is going to get old fast! |
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