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Adam_P
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PostPosted: 15:22 - 19 Jun 2007    Post subject: I think I''m officially turning into an old man... Reply with quote
...however, I might be having a mid-life crisis at the same time.

I went out for a look for a touring machine at the weekend. Had a sit on a Honda Varedo in my local Honda dealership, very comfy, pillion seat was really nice for the other half. Think it's a poor mans substitute for a BMW GS Adventure, mind. But I've yet to have a go on one of those (looking at booking a test ride shortly).

But then, I went to my Kawasaki dealership and had a sit on one of these...

https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f204/Adam_P/ZZR14.jpg

And god damn they're sexy in the flesh... me wants! Twisted Evil
On a more serious note, it too, was comfy (like that matters). And it also does 189 miles and hour... Cool Laughing
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dainesefreak
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PostPosted: 15:45 - 19 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
What do you mean "turning". Wink

Do it, why not?
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PostPosted: 15:47 - 19 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hey I'm 22 and getting a VFR800! Was going to get a CBR600F but doesnt feel right Smile

T
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PostPosted: 15:49 - 19 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mean looking machine, get the kawasaki! +1 Wink

Hell, its even got a heart on the front, to engrose you into its beauty more!
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PostPosted: 15:59 - 19 Jun 2007    Post subject: Re: I think I''m officially turning into an old man... Reply with quote
Adam_P wrote:
...I went to my Kawasaki dealership and had a sit on one of these...
https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f204/Adam_P/ZZR14.jpg...

Hmmm, GTR1400. Thanks for the info.
Saw it at NEC last year and have been waiting.
Only thing I don't like is the big can, gives a sort of lopsided look.

Have to see if they do test rides. The local BMW dealer will let you take a bike out for the day, try with a pillion, make sure it suits. So have to try and get Kawasaki dealer to do the same Very Happy

Northing wrong with a bit of a sporty tourer. I'd rather ride for 3 hours in comfort, arrive and remove panniers and still have a fun bike. Most sports bike riders I know stop every hour for fuel and to get circulation back into their bum, hands, wrists, etc. They used to call it a fag break, except they've stopped smoking Wink
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PostPosted: 16:08 - 19 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nothing wrong with getting old... It'll come to you one day, sonny... if you survive! lol
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Adam_P
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PostPosted: 16:15 - 19 Jun 2007    Post subject: Re: I think I''m officially turning into an old man... Reply with quote
map wrote:
Hmmm, GTR1400. Thanks for the info.
Saw it at NEC last year and have been waiting.
Only thing I don't like is the big can, gives a sort of lopsided look.

Have to see if they do test rides. The local BMW dealer will let you take a bike out for the day, try with a pillion, make sure it suits. So have to try and get Kawasaki dealer to do the same Very Happy

Northing wrong with a bit of a sporty tourer. I'd rather ride for 3 hours in comfort, arrive and remove panniers and still have a fun bike. Most sports bike riders I know stop every hour for fuel and to get circulation back into their bum, hands, wrists, etc. They used to call it a fag break, except they've stopped smoking Wink


It was teh ZZR I was looking at, but now I've seen the GTR too... hmmm. May hve to go back and have a look at that too. Laughing
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PostPosted: 19:49 - 19 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm only 17 and love the ZZR. The new 1400s look great
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PostPosted: 23:59 - 19 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Save the touring bikes until your knees and back can't take the sportsbike position anymore Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 02:02 - 20 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
hey don't feel bad I just bought a cruiser. Laughing
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PostPosted: 04:27 - 20 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm waiting for a ZRX1400.... Wink
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PostPosted: 06:59 - 20 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Toby R wrote:
Hey I'm 22 and getting a VFR800! Was going to get a CBR600F but doesnt feel right Smile

T

When? Rolling Eyes
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Adam_P
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PostPosted: 15:37 - 20 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jon B wrote:
Toby R wrote:
Hey I'm 22 and getting a VFR800! Was going to get a CBR600F but doesnt feel right Smile

T

When? Rolling Eyes


Shhh, he's actually parted with cash for this one! (Even though he hasn' seen it in the flesh! Laughing )

And he'll still do more milage than you without a bike! Razz Laughing
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PostPosted: 15:44 - 20 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Adam_P wrote:
Shhh, he's actually parted with cash for this one! (Even though he hasn' seen it in the flesh! Laughing )

And he'll still do more milage than you without a bike! Razz Laughing


Actually that was a CBR600F I was thinking of buying until an '02 model came for less money but ended up owing finance on it... Then decided I wanted a VFR800 instead so am waiting on eBay for a decent example, I'm not in a rush.
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PostPosted: 16:14 - 20 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm putting forward a nomination for a custom title of 'Scared of buying a bike' Laughing Wink
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PostPosted: 16:30 - 20 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've got an FJR, and I must admit, the GTR 1400 is the most likely replacement currently available.

That being said, I'm not planning on changing the FJR any time soon.

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PostPosted: 17:23 - 20 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Seems a cracking continent basher - I'll keep the Busa though thanks.

The GTR1400 is a dissapointment in my book.
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