First Bike - Winter Riding

hunter26 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 28 Aug 2003 Karma :

Hi, Im a new rider and this will be my first big bike since riding 125's and passing my direct access course. I want a decent reliable bike ( 400 - 600 cc range ) that I can use over the winter, untill next summer. Any views would be very gratefull
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cheers

Pyro · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Dec 2002 Karma :

GSXR 600 . Muahahahahahaha Twisted Evil

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

CB500, GS500, ER-5.

Run it for the winter, then buy something silly come next spring Smile

Zimma · Wheelie Junkie Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Firestorm

Same sewerance group as a gsxr6 and r6 but in a nice 1000cc v-twin package Mr. Green

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-Zimma

kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

Especially when you have to push it to a petrol station Razz

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Back on a Blade. Just feels so right.

lukenukem84 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 14 Aug 2003 Karma :

I recently decided to upgrade from my NSR125R to a 33bhp bike, but i couldn't find a faired 500cc (i wanted fairing for dual carriageway/motorway travel, and rain etc) for the right price (i.e. about as much as i could sell my NSR for!). Most kawasaki gpz500s and CBR500f bikes were too expensive (£2000 for a half decent one). I then found a 1993 yamaha xj600s in a bike shop for £1295, haggled them down to £1150, got it restricted and it's great. Faired, reliable, comfy bike with a great pillion seat, smooth as silk engine and a piece of piss to ride in all weather. It is 10 years old but had only done 5600 miles when i got it, it's now at 7600 (after 5 weeks) and i've had no problems except for a small oil leak which will be sorted tomorrow. Insurance is cheaper than my NSR!!

OK, so it's not cool but it'll run and run and run and can put on some speed when u need it.

Perfect for winter.
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New Bike: '93 Yamaha xj600s seca 2 (restricted).
Old Bike: '97 NSR125RR

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

*cough*restrictors are gay*cough* Very Happy

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Back on a Blade. Just feels so right.

lukenukem84 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 14 Aug 2003 Karma :

Restrictors are gay. Well,actually, I doubt they have any kind of sexuality, being small pieces of machined metal. Restrictors are annoying,but not as annoying as riding an NSR when you've passed your test, but would have to wait 2 years to get full power. At least a 600 sounds and feels good, restricted or not.
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New Bike: '93 Yamaha xj600s seca 2 (restricted).
Old Bike: '97 NSR125RR

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

But my fireblade rides and sounds wicked without restrictors, I just have another year till it's legal Very Happy

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Back on a Blade. Just feels so right.