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Posted: 17:55 - 16 Mar 2017 Post subject: |
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pre 2011 street triple r
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Please ignore the usual cries of "Striple" and "Turbo Firebusa". I've actually read your requirements.
When you say retro and "CBC 500", do you mean the 1970s era CB500 Four?
https://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/honda_cb500f.jpg
Or the 1990s - late 2000s CB500 and CBF500 twins?
https://images.mcn.bauercdn.com/upload/828/images/mcb5_20033ra-01.jpg
Just to get an idea of what you're after.
Sadly, there's not a huge amount out there in the 126 - 500 capacity compared to 125s and 600+ bikes, particularly so when you've discarded race bikes and proper relics.
Is it fair to assume that you don't want to touch anything Chinese branded either? ____________________ 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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Posted: 18:22 - 16 Mar 2017 Post subject: |
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I was thinking of the 500 twin, wouldn't be adverse to a 500. 4, but they do ask a lot for theses in decent condition. Did own a Z 650 B1 about 20 years back, imported from States, that was a nice bike. Never given Chinese bikes a thought, perhaps I'll give them a miss. |
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Polarbear wrote: | Depends what you call a big bike.
I would probably be looking at the 650 twin range. ER6, MT07 or maybe a Ducati Monster if you want something off base. I'm not sure what is available on your budget but I suspect the MT07 would be pushing it.
My wifes ER6 feels light enough to pick up under 1 arm and wander off and you can get a fair lick up if you wring the arse off it.
If you want smaller, the choice, not to put too fine a point on it, is IMO crap. The 500's are ugly commuter twins or commuter engines in a frock. Any smaller and you will end up wanting to top yourself with boredom. Might as well get a trike.
If you mean 70's machinery, I wouldn't have thought you would get anything decent with your budget. |
Definitely don't want a Ducati, had a 750 Monster many years back, only had it about 2 months, was in workshop more than I rode it, dealer took it back in end and I bought a Triumph Sprint. I understand the 500 size may be a stumbling point, just seemed right size to buy. I've done all the speed stuff, bit more sensible at 69 now, just need something to get out on for leisurely rides. |
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Then the CB500 or CBF500 is a decent shout, but as you say there aren't a huge number of decent examples around, particularly if you're looking at dealers.
Would you go as low as 250? There are a few CBF and YBR 250s knocking around. I'm back down to a 250 at the moment and finding it perfectly adequate, and surprisingly good fun.
If you want a wider choice, you'll have to look beyond dealers. When I'm in the market, I hit up eBay and Gumtree at least daily, with cash to hand. I can't bring myself to do it, but some folk now swear by Facebook for local bike sales. ____________________ 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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Posted: 19:32 - 16 Mar 2017 Post subject: |
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Rogerborg wrote: | Then the CB500 or CBF500 is a decent shout, but as you say there aren't a huge number of decent examples around, particularly if you're looking at dealers.
Would you go as low as 250? There are a few CBF and YBR 250s knocking around. I'm back down to a 250 at the moment and finding it perfectly adequate, and surprisingly good fun.
If you want a wider choice, you'll have to look beyond dealers. When I'm in the market, I hit up eBay and Gumtree at least daily, with cash to hand. I can't bring myself to do it, but some folk now swear by Facebook for local bike sales. |
I think 250 may be a bit small for me, not that sure on buying from EBay, will look at Gumtree, if the bikes on Facebook are anything like the cars for sale, most definitely no, mostly rubbish. |
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Yamaha SR400. The late 1990s ones are within your reach. If you're lucky, you might find a 2014- version within your budget.
Saw a retired guy ride a Triumph of some kind into the local bike garage the other day while I was having a minor job done. He said it was 5 years old. Bla-bla-bla, and suddenly I remembered that just about every time I was there, that bike seemed to be in for some work. Didn't really inspire confidence... It wasn't one of those Street Triples, but something that looked retro, and tall, with knobblies for appearance's sake. With an SR400 you get retro looks but no reason to pop into the garage every couple of weeks.. ____________________ Safety in numbers |
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I enjoy kick starting my Enfield when I'm in the mood, but the electric foot is a godsend. I wouldn't have an SR400 purely on that basis, and since they re-released it, they've only sold 140 bikes in 4 years. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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this may be worth a read
Do You Even Lift ! - Bike Weight
vice wrote: | pre 2011 street triple r
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Rogerborg wrote: | Please ignore the usual cries of "Striple" and "Turbo Firebusa". I've actually read your requirements.
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denwyn wrote: | After all the replies i have upped engine size to take in 600's, possible contender is older Honda Hornet. |
so not a millions miles off ____________________ Observation is the greatest source of wisdom. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 7 years, 14 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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