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replicaracer
Borekit Bruiser



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PostPosted: 19:58 - 30 Apr 2008    Post subject: Any Suggestions On A Bike Reply with quote
Well as i am coming to the end of my first project of a Kaiser i hope after its respray this weekend i can sell it for a bit more, but im wondering what bike will be the best bike to buy on a budget of £600 pounds any suggestions i looking to buy do up over a couple of months and get rid for another just like a hobby but would like to think what others think
thanks
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petemell
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PostPosted: 22:53 - 30 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
You would get a GS500, ER5 or CB500 for this sort of money. Sometimes it may not be worth the bother though if you have to spend a load extra after you got it.

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G
The Voice of Reason



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PostPosted: 23:14 - 30 Apr 2008    Post subject: Re: Any Suggestions On A Bike Reply with quote
At that sort of price range best bet is to scour local ads papers and the like when they come out for any good deals.
Don't limit yourself to specific models, but go for good value for money - ring up as soon as possible as the ones worth having will get snapped up quickly.

Forums and ebay are also worth keeping an eye on, but be very careful with ebay.
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TheDonUK
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PostPosted: 23:15 - 30 Apr 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Im wondering what the "Kaiser" is, some kind of german emperor bike?

A GS500 fits your needs perfectly, cheap, loads of parts and you will have to get your hands dirty at some point, although for 600 quid, you should get a good runner
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L3G3ND_MTX
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PostPosted: 00:10 - 01 May 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
The 'kaiser' is a chinese 'sports bike' if im correct, its a lowly 4t cruiser thing that they class as a sports bike but is complete sheit tbh.
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replicaracer
Borekit Bruiser



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PostPosted: 08:29 - 01 May 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
ok boys thanks so the GS 500 is a good bike ? and just to clarify yes the Kaiser is a chinese heap of junk lol not very reliable but its done me ok at the moment just looking to improve on somethings thats all thanks boys
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G
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PostPosted: 08:57 - 01 May 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
The GS500 can be fine, but as above, at £600 you might get a terrible example, or an amazing example; I'd base your choices on what is available, not limit yourself to specific models, which might see you with a terrible example, as that is all that is available.
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TheDonUK
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PostPosted: 11:25 - 01 May 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
The GS500 is a good bike if you can get one cheaply, If you start approaching the 1 grand mark you would be better off with a bandit...
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ms51ves3
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PostPosted: 11:56 - 01 May 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
TheDonUK wrote:
The GS500 is a good bike if you can get one cheaply, If you start approaching the 1 grand mark you would be better off with a bandit...


For £1000 you could probably get a Bandit 1200.

Don't think the insurance is that much either. I just did a quote for a Bandit 1200 when I'm 17 and it came back at £410 TPFT or £390 TPO.

That's cheaper than the quote I got for a GS500 Laughing
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replicaracer
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PostPosted: 18:07 - 01 May 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
i dont think i will have a grand to spend on it so i wil have to see what is it out there many thanks for your comments
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