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Barnoe |
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Barnoe Trackday Trickster
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Posted: 01:00 - 19 Jan 2017 Post subject: Which bike? i dont get it :/ |
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Sorry if this sounds like I'm being bitchy, but I honestly don't get why so many people ask someone else what bike they should ride?
Surely if you have decided to buy a bike, you must have seen one you like.
Ive never heard anyone ask "what car should I buy"
You could advise someone what to buy and they could hate it, just cos one person likes it doesn't mean we all do.
Anyway.... ill just step down of this soapbox before I fall off ____________________ You know you are old when you're told to slow down by your doctor and not the police. |
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Posted: 01:07 - 19 Jan 2017 Post subject: |
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I didn't know what big bike to buy, someone recommended an MT-03 on here, I bought one However my last what bike thread when I wanted something lighter but still upright, ended (probably unsurprisingly) with get a Fazer.
I shan't be bothering again |
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stevo as b4 World Chat Champion
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Posted: 01:13 - 19 Jan 2017 Post subject: |
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Silly post, as it sounds like a bitch moan to me! But people ask what bike because:
1, have no or little experience of bikes or commuting or touring etc,and would like advice from people who have ridden plenty of bikes in.the sort of usage they are looking to do.
2, because they are lazy and can't be bothered to do research for themselves.
3, have a set budget, but as above they don't know what that budget can buy them, so want someone to tell them what certain bikes are worth and how much a particular model and year should cost them.
4, too much choice out there, you can chase yourself round in circles looking for what you think you need or want. But unless you try or ride everything your thinking of for the sort of riding you want to do, you won't know if it's any good?
5, people might want an xyz750 but not know how reliable or durable they are, what servicing and spares supply is like and how much the running costs are. They might want a seasoned xyz750 owner to tell them the gen and fill all the blanks.
Again most of the above points to the fact that people are generally lazy but you'll have to deal with that and accept it, as they ain't gonna change anytime soon. |
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Barnoe Trackday Trickster
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Posted: 01:15 - 19 Jan 2017 Post subject: |
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Thing is, if your a new rider.... which most of these people are, then ANY bike is going to be exciting and a thrill to ride.
Unless you buy something you spend more time fixing ____________________ You know you are old when you're told to slow down by your doctor and not the police. |
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Posted: 02:18 - 19 Jan 2017 Post subject: |
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M.C wrote: | Lies, we basically had to bully you into buying that bike |
I, selectively, fail to recall, sorry. I'm sure the trail of never ending threads state otherwise.
Still, I'd say taking my time and asking on here eventually led me to a decent "the, for now, one" because 300 miles in and two months, somewhat, on I've not had to do nothing but lube the chain and adjust tyre pressures.
Still enjoying it although have gone counter opposite to what I was like when I first got it so instead of bimbling around carefully in 2nd all the time I'm looking to make progress, overtakes, fitting in small gaps and so on although does mean now I prefer the use of the power I don't much care for riding in bad weather because it brings not a single grin on me noggin while riding, I'll go to work if I have to but nothing compares to whizzing around on dry roads with the zhaust screaming.
Big ticket items coming up are valves and tyres and the former isn't for a good few miles although am in two minds with just ignoring it currently winning because expensive and often don't need doing anyway. Tyres because it's been on the list since I first viewed the bike, post winter most probably.
Could probably do with a lighter bike for storage purposes, mainly so I don't end up sleeping in the hedge while trying to back it down the path.
Should probably hit reserve some time to find out the true MPG. Currently filling up before need to because choke on cold starts and leaving the bike sitting from time to time for a week without use. 10-11 litres gets me around 70-75 miles. Still some fuel left in but can never tell how much. Don't trust myself not to end up pushing it home because it would be just my luck. ____________________ The do it all, T̶h̶e̶ ̶b̶r̶o̶k̶e̶n̶ ̶o̶n̶e̶,̶ ̶T̶h̶e̶ ̶b̶i̶g̶ ̶l̶u̶m̶p̶,̶ ̶C̶h̶o̶n̶g̶ ̶N̶o̶o̶d̶l̶e̶ |
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Barnoe Trackday Trickster
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Posted: 12:00 - 19 Jan 2017 Post subject: |
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Quote: | Quote:
Ive never heard anyone ask "what car should I buy"
You aren't married then? Or have friends who only know one car from the other by colour? |
Quote: | Really??? You have no friends then?
PistonHeads has a whole sub-forum, just for that... |
Yea I am married and I have some friends honest although I cant recall ever going on Pistonheads.
With cars I just buy what is needed practically for my life at that time.... well I avoid small cars and never buy French as a rule.
So at the moment I have 2 cars...
I have a caravan so I have a LWB Shogun 3.2ltr turbo diesel which has been excellent and never lets me down and does 31 mpg which for a 4x4 is very good.
For work I have 2ltr turbo Diesel Mondeo as I do a lot of miles so at 60mpg is good for me.... plus carrying tools, paint etc id rather use this than damage the Shogun
Now I think about it, the Mondeo was a mistake.... not that its let me down, but I should have really bought another van.
But at the time of buying it suited my needs, I will change it this year
Reliability isn't much of an issue choosing cars or bikes as I buy relatively new vehicles (2-4 years old) and most makes these days are reliable now.
also I stick to big brands, so i avoid Chinese bikes.
I also avoid bikes with high maintenance costs or bikes that need to be messed with in a workshop too much, as i just cant be arsed with that.
In short if i asked for advice with the rules set out above, most people would just think I'm a fussy dick lol
Take my current bike CBR600F 2012 ive had it nearly 2 years now and its been fantastic.
I knew that buying Honda was a safe bet, and i knew that the CBR had been around ages.... long enough for Honda to have ironed out any problems.
Obviously i liked the look of it too..... nobody wants to ride something they don't like the look of, no matter how reliable it is!
TL;DR
Like the look of it and its a tried and tested reliable brand.... buy it
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 13:34 - 19 Jan 2017 Post subject: |
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It may be that someone suggests a bike you simply haven't thought of or weren't aware of.
Like a lot of people come on asking about what bike to get and have been looking at cruisers on the basis they have short legs and lack the confidence to paddle a bigger bike around.
What they actually need is a little light bullying to practice more, not buying a low bike. They are also often unaware that seat height isn't anywhere near as important as width when it comes to reachign the ground.
Lots of people thing a big single dirtbike is better for use for winter commuting where a faired sports/commuter would probably be a lot more suitable.
Sometimes people are going to buy a 600 diversion and you get a chance to stop them. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles. |
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Posted: 14:55 - 19 Jan 2017 Post subject: |
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BCF said try a Fazer, I tried a Fazer, it was a very good bike.
I didn't get it because I'm a fearty, but BCF wasn't wrong. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 7 years, 69 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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