Recommendations anyone, rebuild, replace or Finance?

krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

Ok, as you might know I trashed the ZZR in January with it sliding off down the road in a trail of sparks and I ended up getting the "Barry Sheene" leg furniture which will be with me for ever now.

What do I do? I want to get back on the bike but the options are limited. I'll not be needing to commute on it (until the first time I get stuck in traffic no doubt) and whilst I liked the ZZR-600, I feel a bit funny about sticking her back together and riding her again as it just "won't be the same"...

I'll probably have £2500 plus the remains of the ZZR to spend and want to get something 600+, sports tourer/general all rounder that will be comfy for me and Mrs. K. as pillion, full faired for preference (though I'm contemplating a big naked bike) with plenty of go and has a good deal of "Hoonability" for when the mood takes me. The ZZR was great for that, didn't look like much but went like stink... Smile

Should I trade the ZZR on as spares or do a repair job on it? That'll probably be new plastics, screen, brake reservoir, forks and a weld on the exhaust for the repair or should I not bother? Without getting someone out to give the bike a good look over from a garage (know of anyone who would come out in the Oxford/Bicester/Aylesbury area?) I can only guess at how extensive the damage is, but it's looking like £750 min, I can't begin to budget for the repair.

The other option is take cash+wreck and finance a new set of wheels. I'd rather not do that and to be honest I'd probably end up with a new Ninja or somesuch, great for me but useless two up.

Any thoughts?

Ta,

K.
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yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Probably just me but I wouldn't want to ride a bike I'd had a bad crash on. Confused

Personally I'd sell the wreck, gather all my cash together & go shopping. Very Happy

Do you have any limitations because of the leg furniture re riding position and stuff?
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krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

The leg seems to be ok (I can boot myself up the arse with it so I've full range of movement Smile

) so no issues there. I was on a self defence course yesterday and I'm getting back to Aikido as well so the leg's doin' ok.

I saw a Zx9 for about 3 grand (now sold) over at on yer bike and I was very tempted... Smile

K.
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Tango675 · Crazy Courier Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Karma :

Hi Krebsy,

I will chase up my mate who is selling the CBR600F-P. Sounds like the best option to me as its cheep and the same perfomance as the ZZR.

I would have someone have a good look at the frame before putting the ZZR on the road again as its taken one hell of a knock. And that means a fairly major strip-down to have a look at all the bits you can't see.

plus as the ZZR's not been turned over in 3 months, you'l probibly find you need to un-stick the carbs and replace the battery before you can even get it running again.

Give me a shout if you need a hand.
G-B
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krebsy · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

Still tempting.. Smile

Get some pics etc.. Smile

K.
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Tango675 · Crazy Courier Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Karma :

Hi Krebsy,

Know of the following bikes that may be for sale (now or very soon) from friends:

CBR600 F-P - got to get the guys e-mail to see if its still for sale or if he has bought the new blade yet.

ZX-9R - will be for sale soon as its being replaced by a KTM Duke. (may not be too comfy for Mrs K)

MT-03 - its still for sale.... Smile

Will try and get you some details......

G-B
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