Motor Bike - To Buy Or Not To Buy?
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| BigMacca |  | ... | 01-02-2012 @ 10:15 |
 understanding of the sport, little he has. Member 798, 9943 posts SQ 260, BP 150, DL 272.5682.5 kgs @ 82.5kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 01.02.2012 @ 10:15 AM by BigMacca Get it  Then sign up to do the IAM test, it will teach you how to ride faster and safer than you ever thought possible and you'll have fun doing it! | ||
| ben66 | | ... | 01-02-2012 @ 18:50 |
 Why get fat to look big? Member 1330, 4797 posts SQ 300, BP 200, DL 305805.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq | Get one- awesome fun  (providing you stay on it!) | ||
| Boar | | ... | 01-02-2012 @ 18:52 |
 Nothing left in the tank. Member 5, 25565 posts Administrator | im pretty sure martin lives on an island these days ... you cant beat a sexy bike for that mid life feeling .... i cant ride one so ill probably get a better push bike ... get it bought !! | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 01-02-2012 @ 19:04 |
 Old Age Presser Member 75, 7743 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Post Edited: 01.02.2012 @ 19:09 PM by Martin1956 moz said:Martin looks like the votes are in.... ...go get a bike! Speaking of bikes, I was thinking of cycling up to you this summer? Thanks for the comments guys. MX5 it is then! Seriously, think I will be investing. One problem - my gammy leg won't rest properly on the footpeg (not enough flexion) so I plan to go to the local bike garage tomorrow and discuss either peg lowering or some kind of a booster seat to get me 2 inches higher. If neither of these are possible I'll sadly have to pass, but if they are... Bike I'm veering towards is a V reg (97) VFR 750, everything that should have been done has been done, mint for year, 25,000 miles, £1050. The other one is a VFR 800 Anniversary (99) for £1350 that's been garaged for years but one owner from new and 4,500 miles only. I just have a sixth sense that the one that hasn't been used for years might have a lot of stored up problems that I might have to fork out for, whereas the older, higher mileage one just seems a quality bike. Maybe I'm being hasty? Oh, and the 750 is on the island, the 800 is in Inverness. Moz, you're more than welcome mate. That would be a hell of a cycle trip! Over 450 miles plus a 3 hour ferry crossing! Each way!! | ||
| bertie | | ... | 01-02-2012 @ 19:09 |
I work as a boner Member 3115, 490 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 300680.0 kgs @ 132kgs Eq | Martin1956 said: Thanks for the comments guys. MX5 it is then! Seriously, think I will be investing. One problem - my gammy leg won't rest properly on the footpeg (not enough flexion) so I plan to go to the local bike garage tomorrow and discuss either peg lowering or some kind of a booster seat to get me 2 inches higher. If neither of these are possible I'll sadly have to pass, but if they are... Bike I'm veering towards is a V reg (97) VFR 750, everything that should have been done has been done, mint for year, 25,000 miles, £1050. The other one is a VFR 800 Anniversary (99) for £1350 that's been garaged for years but one owner from new and 4,500 miles only. I just have a sixth sense that the one that hasn't been used for years might have a lot of stored up problems that I might have to fork out for, whereas the older, higher mileage one just seems a quality bike. Maybe I'm being hasty? Oh, and the 750 is on the island, the 800 is in Inverness. Moz, you're more than welcome mate. That would be a hell of a cycle trip! Over 450 miles plus a 3 hour ferry crossing! I'd go for the 800 mate, the lower miles will be a lot better, plus they don't take much harm being garraged up, i know 25000 miles doesn't sound a lot but it is for bikes especially if its been hammered for them. Also you can get adjustable rear sets these days for most bikes so probs will be able to get them for you're footpeg problem, think a company called harris do them. | ||
| ben66 | | ... | 01-02-2012 @ 19:15 |
Why get fat to look big? Member 1330, 4797 posts SQ 300, BP 200, DL 305805.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq | Martin1956 said: Thanks for the comments guys. MX5 it is then! Seriously, think I will be investing. One problem - my gammy leg won't rest properly on the footpeg (not enough flexion) so I plan to go to the local bike garage tomorrow and discuss either peg lowering or some kind of a booster seat to get me 2 inches higher. If neither of these are possible I'll sadly have to pass, but if they are... Bike I'm veering towards is a V reg (97) VFR 750, everything that should have been done has been done, mint for year, 25,000 miles, £1050. The other one is a VFR 800 Anniversary (99) for £1350 that's been garaged for years but one owner from new and 4,500 miles only. I just have a sixth sense that the one that hasn't been used for years might have a lot of stored up problems that I might have to fork out for, whereas the older, higher mileage one just seems a quality bike. Maybe I'm being hasty? Oh, and the 750 is on the island, the 800 is in Inverness. Moz, you're more than welcome mate. That would be a hell of a cycle trip! Over 450 miles plus a 3 hour ferry crossing! Each way!! Have you considered a kit car- Seven or a Westfield type? | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 01-02-2012 @ 19:24 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7743 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | bertie said: I'd go for the 800 mate, the lower miles will be a lot better, plus they don't take much harm being garraged up, i know 25000 miles doesn't sound a lot but it is for bikes especially if its been hammered for them. Also you can get adjustable rear sets these days for most bikes so probs will be able to get them for you're footpeg problem, think a company called harris do them. Thanks for the advice mate. I was just reckoning that under 2000 miles a year plus good service history and really good nick = not hammered. 800 might be better but the seller is messing me about and it's a trek to get it. 750 is there and ready to go and at a grand I can't really lose much on it. And some people have said the 750 is a better bike than its replacement. And I won't be thrashing it, but I want it to be reliable enough to take me to England a couple of times a year (1000 mile round trip). | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 01-02-2012 @ 19:26 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7743 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | ben66 said: Have you considered a kit car- Seven or a Westfield type? No mate. If I put it in the garage I'd lose my gym. If I leave it out the Hedridean weather would destroy it. Just fancied a bike again... | ||
| bertie | | ... | 01-02-2012 @ 19:31 |
I work as a boner Member 3115, 490 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 300680.0 kgs @ 132kgs Eq | Martin1956 said: Thanks for the advice mate. I was just reckoning that under 2000 miles a year plus good service history and really good nick = not hammered. 800 might be better but the seller is messing me about and it's a trek to get it. 750 is there and ready to go and at a grand I can't really lose much on it. And some people have said the 750 is a better bike than its replacement. And I won't be thrashing it, but I want it to be reliable enough to take me to England a couple of times a year (1000 mile round trip). Well tbh if it all feels nice and tight and plenty power at a grand the 750 is still well worth a punt. After all it'll still be worth that in ten years time as long as its still running. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 01-02-2012 @ 19:45 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7743 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | bertie said: Well tbh if it all feels nice and tight and plenty power at a grand the 750 is still well worth a punt. After all it'll still be worth that in ten years time as long as its still running. It'll probably last longer than me mate. Thanks again for the input.  | ||
| brocerslrd | | ... | 01-02-2012 @ 19:59 |
 Conan likes to listen to music Member 1155, 3461 posts SQ 150, BP 110, DL 210470.0 kgs @ 88.8kgs UnEq | I went to Harrogate and back nearly everyday last year on my old Yamaha xtz750 last year. Shame i ended up selling it due to not comuting anymore and not really having any use for it anymore. Oh and i don't have a garage anymore either I'd say get the bike and enjoy using it | ||
| brynevans | | ... | 01-02-2012 @ 23:11 |
 Scotbasher - forever Member 59, 2115 posts | Looks like I've been well and truly outvoted on this one! I must be far too sensible | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 01-02-2012 @ 23:24 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7743 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | brynevans said:Looks like I've been well and truly outvoted on this one! I must be far too sensible Ooh Bryn, 'far too sensible', that has the smell of a tagline...  Thanks for your contribution though, good to have some balance - no pun intended! | ||
| sprange67 | | ... | 02-02-2012 @ 09:22 |
Member 1858, 170 posts SQ 285, BP 157.5, DL 302.5745.0 kgs @ 98.9kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 02.02.2012 @ 09:22 AM by sprange67 If you're worried about the pegs, check out this link http://www.sportouring.com/gallery.php?sectionHeaderActive=100... there are plenty of options available when it comes to this. A bloke I work with is 6'8" and has to have this type of thing just to fit | ||