Next Bike?

J4mes · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Karma :

You're not far from me either judging by the map, I work in Peterboghorror.

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Thats a nice deal. I saw one on the bay at 950, but 40k and short MOT.

If the headers were in good nick I wouldnt mind, but they were fucked Laughing

lardcore · Derestricted Danger Joined: 05 Apr 2014 Karma :

If the Thundercat doesn't work out for some reason there's also my 2001 FZS600 with 44k on the clock and a fresh MOT. Wink

Having said that, there could be XJ900's for sale around your area which would be even cheaper (as less popular) and have a shaft drive. Haven't ridden one but a few people I know hold them in high regard as a very practical bike.

MahatmaAndhi · Traffic Copper Joined: 10 Jun 2015 Karma :

J4mes · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2011 Karma :

Jesus wept I pay about £60TPFT Shocked

Good luck with your search Very Happy

stevo as b4 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

Good luck with his search?

I'd have said more like wake up a bit tbh! Your offer of a tidy Cat was a nice helpful gesture to the OP, but if insurance is to much of a sting, then that's out too. Not anyone's fault really, but I have my doubts that OP is gonna find a bike to ride any time soon IMO.

A 900quid budget is one thing, and being insurance limited on old middle weight bikes is another. The OP said they urgently needed a cheap bike quickly to get to work, and they wanted advice. Also it'd need to be local as family would have to take him to view any potential bikes.

Yet with all that in mind he sounds to me like with £900 he thinks he has a choice and can be picky and choosey? I mean having a bike for a job like commuting for work is kind of important, but thinking you are going to get an inspiring bike, that you like the idea of and think is fun, but also that for 900notes it must have not faults, potential future issues, and no known weaknesss or even high running costs compared to a scooter, well it's a great dream to have!

OP tell you what, while your at it can you let me know where there's an NS400R for under 2grand for sale, it'll probably be In the same place as your next bike I would guess. Wink

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Alpineandy · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2015 Karma :

MahatmaAndhi · Traffic Copper Joined: 10 Jun 2015 Karma :

650. It's on a W plate.
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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

I can't say I'd be keen on a big single for commuting but each to their own. Certainly something different.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Interesting choice. That engine is good for 70, but expect some tingling in your man-gland: I liked the G650GS that I tried right up to the point where we hit the dual carriageway.

The exhaust system is fine?
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MahatmaAndhi · Traffic Copper Joined: 10 Jun 2015 Karma :

It looks to be. This is a model which I've had my eye on pre-Burgman.
The exhaust looks fine. Everything runs as it should.
It's very tall for my 29" legs and very wide bars compared to the Burg, but I felt really planted riding it home. It will need the front tyre changing before long though.

https://i.imgur.com/JL08IGjl.jpg

The downside is that I have to give my mum her BMW back now. And I've enjoyed driving that immensely.
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Alpineandy · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2015 Karma :