Not yet a biker.

Tom85 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Karma :

I'm not yet officially a biker as yet but thought i'd say hi anyway.
I passed my mod 1 and mod 2 last month now just searching for a bike, i like the look of the k6 gsxr 600 but i change my mind like the weather. hopefully get some test rides booked when i get a few days off work.

fiveus · Spanner Monkey Joined: 29 Oct 2009 Karma :

welcome in tom..congrats on the pass buddy. Thumbs Up

Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

Choosing a bike based on how it looks is #1 in the book of fail. At least spend some time sat on, if not riding a bike before buying one. I've known too many people get shiny sports bike syndrome only to find them too small, uncomfortable and expensive to drop. I mean if your heart is set on one then get one, but if it's not try as many bikes out as you can before you decide on one Thumbs Up

reddeviljp · Trackday Trickster Joined: 21 Aug 2011 Karma :

trippz · Scooby Slapper Joined: 09 Jul 2011 Karma :

dont know where you live but their is a beautiful bandit GSF 650 for sale near where i live for 2 grand. i was actually going to try and convince the parents to just get me that for christmas and i dont want anything off them for the following year Razz

as it comes with a 33bhp kit that is currently un-installed.
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Tom85 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Karma :

Cheers guys, I definitely won't be buying anything without having a good test ride on a few different models first. From what ive heard there isn't really a comfy sports bike out there is that true?

Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

Depends on what you class as a sports bike really. Race replica, no probably not as they are designed for speed with no thought for comfort.
But you can get sporty style bikes that are comfortable e.g. i want one of these next:
https://www.motorbikestoday.com/news/Images/bmw_k1200s_lhs_lge.jpg

They're damn comfortable.

Oldie · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Dec 2010 Karma :

Summer's nearly over Tom - time to make a move Thumbs Up

Tom85 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Karma :

well i've finished work for the day ( only had an health and safety test to do) so im going to nip up to jordans and have a sit on a few and try organise a couple of test rides maybe get myself on two wheels for the bank holiday with a bit of luck, although chances are it'll be raining.