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andi · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Karma :

I expect my Fazer will be written off. Its 10 years old so has a fairly low value despite its almost concors condition.

I have been offered this 1995 1200 Bandit for £2500. While this is over the odds, the bike is stunning. 19k on the clocks. I am vert tempted. Opinions anyone?

https://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b24/andipicture/bandit.jpg
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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Bit over priced no ?
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

andi · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Karma :

Yes it will be for commuting duties come all weathers. Maybe another Fazer or buy mine back and go Ebaying Confused

Is the CBR 600 more of a race bike that commuter/tourer?
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

If you like the fazer it might be worth sticking with them, a guy at work has one (1000cc 02 plate) with 50+k miles on it it hasn't had a major service in about 30k miles Shocked

It still runs sweat as a nut and looks like a bike with far less miles there is only a bit of corrosion on the engine.

I think they are cracking bikes.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

andi · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Karma :

OK OK I get the message Very Happy

. The CBR600F is perfect for my needs and is a cracking bike too. They are readily avaible too but colours are a bit OTT for my taste. Will see if I can locate an all black one Cool

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I didn't notice that was a 1200 bandit by the way... it will be a little faster than the Fazer, and is probably worth more money than I thought... but I'm not sure if its worth that much.

Plus road tax is more expensive on bikes over 600cc.

It will rot in wet weather though, and it will wheelie for england.

Depends if you want a big lazy heavy (but powerful) bike or a 600cc screamer I suppose...
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Mr Nice Guy · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Karma :

What about the Yamaha Thundercat?
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andi · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Karma :

Going to look at a 97 CBR with 23K on the clocks tomorrow. Cool

Anything specific to look out for?
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ms51ves3 · Super Spammer Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Karma :

That Bandit definately seems overpriced but 19,000 is nothing for one of those engines.

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

I would say that Bandit is over priced. There is one on Ebay at the moment for £2000 with no bids which has only done 1300 miles.

They are good bikes, pretty solid and reliable. They do corrode a bit, especially underneath.

Nothing wrong with the CBR, although the fuel range doesn't seem to be great and the older steel framed ones do not seem to be that well made.

All the best

Keith
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andi · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Karma :

One years MOT but will need a rear tyre and C+S kit soon. £1785 is the asking price but they are open to offers.

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andi · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Karma :

Yes its a dealer. They have a Fazer too Very Happy

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andi · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Karma :

Why do I need to avoid a CBR 600FS? I ask as there is one local for the right money.

My Fazer has been written off this morning Sad

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andi · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Karma :

Ah OK. It has duel seat:

https://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b24/andipicture/CBR.jpg
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andi · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Karma :

Boy its confusing when you are learning Embarassed

FS or FSport? All sounded the same to me but am getting there slowly Very Happy

. Is the Black 97FS ok for my needs? It sure looks pretty and the insurance is managable Sad

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Blackwolf · Burgerfist Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Karma :

I was surprised actually theres not much difference in weight between a steele and an ally frame after riding a 1995 CBR and my 2000. Theres less physical frame in the steel as its stronger.

Looks like a good bike, and again whats been said, there tough machines.

DW we all gotta learn:P

The F is the model

I.E. CBR 600 F
CBR 600 RR
CBR 600 F Sport
As in the case of the F model the letter after is linked to a corrisponding year

So,

CBR 600 FY = 2000
CBR 600 FX=1999
CBR 600 FW=1998
CBR 600 FS = 1997

Ill dig out the rest of the years in a sec

IF on the other hand the bike is 2000+ then it will be something like this

CBR 600 FY 2000
CBR 600F-1 2001
CBR 600FS-1 2001
CBR 600F-2 2002
CBR 600FS-2 2002

^^Those bike are the F Sport model which is the one you don't want, the ones wit the cats eye lights.
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