New hack?

tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Karma :

Due to my new job in crawley which is 35 miles away on purely motorway Rolling Eyes

l need somethink a bit more robust than my current FX400R that can also; carry a pillion/top speed of at lest 100mph/good on fuel/reliable.

Any suggestions?

budget would be around £800 and engine size does,nt matter as long as its bigger than 250cc.
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White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

my divvy is for sale!
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thefallenange... · Crazy Courier Joined: 01 Jul 2006 Karma :

GS500's are in that price range. Have a look around on the 'bay.

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

GPZ500. Gotta have a fairing Thumbs Up

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tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Karma :

ram_doom · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Mar 2006 Karma :

CBR600f 150 mph or so, 150 odd miles to reserve Wink

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fazed · Korn is my hero! Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

cb400

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Harold_Shand · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Jun 2004 Karma :

Go for a faired Divvy, mate. You won't regret it. Did 700 miles on mine at the weekend, I have a renewed respect the bike. I have even been put off getting a newer bike, I thought well, what's the point?
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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Should be able to get a tattyish original CBR600F for that.
Or how about an FZR of some kind - seen quite a few do pretty high mileages.

Got a TRX for sale (yours for £700 as is), but needs some work (still runs ok), so probably not of interest.

(Or buy my beemer, a fair bit under ya' budget Razz

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THCi · Nearly there... Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

Fazer 600 (BEFORE they put injectors on it, it totally ruined the bike), got a screen, good for 130 (saw it on the clocks once), and some good fun as well. As for MPG Im not too sure, but, if its motorways Avon Azaro ST's are a good fitment, my dad used the bike for 4 months doing Tipton -> Sheffield (circa 95miles) on a set, they had only just begun to square off.

BUT, they are complete and utter shite in the wet, oftimes not even getting warm after a spirted run in damp conditions.
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Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

I rode GS500's during my DAS but the wind effect at motorway speeds could get really tiring IMO.

I've recently bought a GPZ500, and couldn't be happier. A fairing and screen to protect against the wind, a reliable, alledgedly bulletproof engine, good performance, decent fuel economy, cheap insurance.... etc etc Thumbs Up

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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Cx 500?

cruise all day at 90, £800 will get you a showroom example (if you look carefully) or 600 for a good one and 100 for a ratty donor bike.. rediculously low miaintainance, comfy as a comfy thing, shaft drive.

(had one as a first bike, ended up getting another!)

50mpg, done 200+ miles on a tank before fully loaded on the motorway.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

I recently brought a spare engine for it for £50.. ive been offered entire running bikes for £100, even one for free (tatty but running) and very enjoyable to ride if you ride them like they are supposed to be Razz

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

this one looks good https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/honda-cx500_W0QQitemZ140035200248QQihZ004QQcategoryZ9806QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

Don't fall into the courier bike trap! , I'm on my 2nd NTV now and have a GT550 stored somewhere , once you get hooked by courier bikes its hard to get out ,

I keep comparing sports bikes and the high maintenance compared to courier rat bikes.
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