Next bike

[killa]

Sorry about the amount of questions and uncertainty on this subject, I really should know what to get but I am finding everything that looks ideal is always out of my price range.
The VFR has some electrical shit happening to it, the mechanic I have been using has fucked me around and basically come up with nothing. I am speaking to an expert in this field and a specialist in import 400’s tomorrow, I think I’m going to get another bike now, I seriously can’t wait anymore, I need some wheels.
The plan is to get the VFR on the road in the near future but get something else so I can get to and from work when I want.

So I reckon I can stretch to £3,500
I love the look of that new shape CBR600RR but they are all over 4K, a 1000’s seem to be harsh on insurance unless I go for an ancient bike and all the twins that I want are in that CC range.

So maybe it’s an idea to look at the 600’s, 400’s are getting on a bit now, but the bikes I seem to be able to afford have had bad write ups from what I gather.
The R6 is a bike I’ve never wanted to own, it seems like a common sight and I don’t would enjoy owning one, and as for the Gixxer, well I seriously would consider it if it wasn’t for the comments from various riders about the quality of build.
As you can see I’m after something sporty, I don’t like the Thunder cat before you ask and that goes for anything that is like a semi tourer. I don’t mind a little discomfort it’s a bike for one so it’s to be expected, it’s unfortunate I cant get the CBR600RR as it does seem like the machine for what I will use it for.

What would you suggest at this price range?

Thanks

Killa
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[John C]

https://www.honda.co.jp/news/2001/images/cbr600f4i_2010315.jpg

[G]

Might just be able to stretch to a B1 model ZX6 if you're lucky.

[True Blue]

[killa]

TBH True, i havent seen Gixxer's blow up or anything, just been warned that you get niggles with them and that can annoy you after some time.

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/kawasaki-zx-7r_W0QQitemZ4637655004QQcategoryZ9807QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I looked at this picture, and that is my sort of bike, no idea what the machines like in general.
I did read all the write ups on my last thread about this bike, but im still not sure if it will chew me up and spit me off.
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[G]

[killa]

[True Blue]

I would be inclined to go for the newest bike I could afford. Bikes have come on a lot since 1998.
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[Dark]

I'm not saying a word as i'm biased towards ZX7R's
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[killa]

How much do you reckon this little lady will go for?

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4637969873&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

What sort of offer would you make?
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[killa]

Sod's law

Possibly the best example i've seen, 2001 as well, very clean.

How the hell could i get that Glasgow?

I'd buy it now. [/url]
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[Dark]

That is nice!!

Get the train up there and ride it back. You could get the bloke to post the other bits and bobs down
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[killa]

Ride back!?

Ive never done such a journey

Hmm, what a shitter........
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[John C]

I'll go get it for you, for the price of a train ticket and some petrol

[Dark]

I rode my ZX10R back from Newcastle to Lincoln which got fairly interesting. New bike = new tyres and it bloody rained near scotch corner!! and again near York!! and again near Newark!!

But Glasgow is quite a bit further away, but i think i could have done it.
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[killa]

Right, bank says, yes...

I'm waiting for an email from the dude selling it.

Any tips for this mamouth journey?
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[ram_doom]

Have you spoken to Graeme France about the vfr dude?
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[killa]

No, sorry my memory is shite, who is that?
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[ram_doom]

He's a race engineer, deals with Honda 400's. Tel 07778 628448

Should be able to put you on the right track or give some decent suggestions from what I've read
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[killa]

Right ok, thanks mate.
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[True Blue]

When would you be coming up to see it? I'm sure I could pick you up at the station and take you there if it help.
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[killa]

That would be nice, i'd probably come up at the weekend.
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[True Blue]

Well let me know when it's a definate then.
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[killa]

Will it be a lot faster on the train?

Never been 340 miles on a train before!
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[Wave2k]

like i said killa i have a good condition gsxr750 2002 for cheap and the added bonus of a full titanuim akky(which isnt fitted added cost)
but under 3500.
and im just about to put a brand new pair of tyres on it and pads.
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