Which bike?

cliff · Doctor Sicknote Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

I'm going to take my test, I have the money, all I have to do is get the time off work, pass the theory and do the test. I really want a 600 after riding my dad's*(paid for with my money so really mine) in my garden. I'm going to keep the 33hp restrictor in for a while so I don't kill my self too quickly. What bike what be suitable? Any opinions appreciated. I'm thinking a Fazer. Drooling

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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

Bros

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Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

ZXR400, RVF400
or if u want fast CBR600 Cool

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cliff · Doctor Sicknote Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

Are you mocking me Seaman? Razz

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

Fazers are quite tall. I would suggest a nice Honda Hornet. The seat is both lower and narrower than the fazer, and they are very quick. Also the build quality on the Honda will be so much better. Thumbs Up

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Ava_Banana · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Karma :

Only my opinion, but go for a CB500.

Cracking first "larger" bike, quick enough to get you into trouble, but stable enough to forgive all your difficulties.

Won't cost a bomb if you drop it.

And you may well learn a lot from it, before heading onto something bigger/better/faster.

cliff · Doctor Sicknote Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

Shh.

To be honest with you, I'm a bit of a tart, I want something that will look good and be fast when I de-restrict it. Maybe an R6?
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iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Karma :

I you want a 600 the Fazer is very nice bike!

CBR600 = very high on insurance.

I'd personally prefer a 600 Bandit, cheap to insure, and to run too. Smile

Dr Nick · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Ive found my Hornet is a good step into 'Big bikes.

When derestricted you have the power to scare you, and power wheely in first gear Smile

. Honda Build quality is first to none as usual, just change the chain when you think its getting a bit stretched, otherwise it do stupid amounts of damage to your engine Wink

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My insurance is £729 tpft with 3 points (ts10) and a £600 claim at 17.
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

I have a 33bhp bike for sale at the moment. I can supply it in 33bhp mode, or full power. Twisted Evil

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

gsxrboy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Karma :

How much do you want to spend? I just sold a Suzuki RF600 for a grand and in my opinion that ain't a bad first bike, reasonably quick, brakes are acceptable although not great and it handled pretty damn ok! CBR is probably the best choice because you are buying a bullet proof bike, Honda build quality is legendary! but they cost a fair bit more than comparable bikes.

Have fun

william · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 May 2004 Karma :

Scuse my ignorance but how do you restrict an R6?

William

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

4 washers under each carb inlet and some tube things over the return springs in the carbs, this means the carb slides don't move up AT ALL thus restricting the bike, it's shocking really to think that the whole carb movement is stopped Shocked

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

william · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 May 2004 Karma :

Sounds criminal to do that to an R6 can you do the same to an R1?

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Yup

You can do that to a Hayabusa too if you really want to Neutral

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william · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 May 2004 Karma :

and it all makes it legal?

gsxrboy · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Karma :

I borrowed my mates R1 a while ago and took it to work, i hit 177 on the clock on the way so I guess you would need some pretty big restricter washers so slow that baby down a bit..... Very Happy

maybe you could bolt a snooker table to it?.....

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Dr Nick · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

william · Nova Slayer Joined: 16 May 2004 Karma :

God, I thought I was brave tonight with 120mph.

Thats my fastest so far and it felt comfortable - Clear road and no cross wind (I was only in 4th).

Jammy-G · Banned Joined: 17 Mar 2004 Karma :

Cliff, buy another H100 and strap them together side by side with tape.

Double the fun!
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Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

In my opinion cliff you haven't been riding all that long and still have newbie mistakes to make so a sports bike may not be ideal straight away, fairings are expensive to replace. At the end of the day you get what you want, I hear goose is selling a lovely bike. Wink

cliff · Doctor Sicknote Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

No Bros. I want tarty. Or I could restrict the Bandit 600s that's in my back garden. Twisted Evil

I don't like the front fairing though. Rolling Eyes

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