The only reason I can think of is nostalgia, personally I wouldn't buy anything older than an SRAD if I actually wanted a bike to go fast on, and then it'd have to be cheap (£1500ish), I'd prefer a YZF750 to an SRAD, but YZFs are stupid money.Yorick wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:34 amSo why not get a modern sports bike ?Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:33 am Those 750Ls are nice, but they're both expensive.
And yes the 750 is a lot better bike than the 1100, they don't ride like modern sports bikes though, the handling is good once you've worked out how to ride them.
Genuine question.
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I think older bikes are cool.
I want something that not everyone has.
If I buy right it's only ever going to go up in value, unlike a brand new sports bike.
I want something that not everyone has.
If I buy right it's only ever going to go up in value, unlike a brand new sports bike.
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Buy an FZR1000 EXUP, the prices are still good, and they're a better bikeKungFooBob wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:56 am I think older bikes are cool.
I want something that not everyone has.
If I buy right it's only ever going to go up in value, unlike a brand new sports bike.
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That doesn't mean it's going to be nice to ride though, doesn't mean it'll give you the most enjoyment, or the 'best' ride possible.... I couldn't care less if it goes up in value, only that it's a very good bike. Geometry, frames, forks, shocks, etc all improve massively over the decades.KungFooBob wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:56 am I think older bikes are cool.
I want something that not everyone has.
If I buy right it's only ever going to go up in value, unlike a brand new sports bike.
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Shut up shut up shut up, I'll buy what I want NOW and complain about it LATER!
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I've got 4 1980s bikes, none of them are as good as a 2002 GSXR750 (I haven't ridden anything newer than that)
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things have come on massively since 2002 as well, i had a gsxr750 K1 i raced back in the day... but things like big piston forks, suspension, wheels, brakes, tyres, even electronics, they've come on SO far.Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 11:46 am I've got 4 1980s bikes, none of them are as good as a 2002 GSXR750 (I haven't ridden anything newer than that)
Think about this.. a MTB is recommended to have suspension serviced yearly.... a motorbike about every 2 years....
How often/when has the suspension been serviced on the bikes you're using now ?
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How about this then?KungFooBob wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:56 am I think older bikes are cool.
I want something that not everyone has.
If I buy right it's only ever going to go up in value, unlike a brand new sports bike.
Admittedly not a Gixxer, but is an older bike, definitely something that not something everyone has, especially in this condition, anyway, and would buy a lot cheaper than those Gixxers
Genuine 2k km (ie approx 1200-1500 miles )from new and completely un-messed with and original apart from tyres (although still have the original rock-hard Mich Hi-Sports), battery, oil/filter, and cambelt. The mirrors aren't on in that pic, but I have them -ugly square things.
It's been tucked up under a blanket in the corner of my garage and not used for far too long so I've dug it out and will be going as soon as I get an MOT on it- I've just fitted a brand new-old-stock carb set - originals also come with it.
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But I REALLY REALLY want an old GSXR!!!
Until tomorrow when I change my mind again.
Until tomorrow when I change my mind again.
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Nordys were superb, really good bikes on a twisty road.Tricky wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:35 pmHow about this then?KungFooBob wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:56 am I think older bikes are cool.
I want something that not everyone has.
If I buy right it's only ever going to go up in value, unlike a brand new sports bike.
Admittedly not a Gixxer, but is an older bike, definitely something that not something everyone has, especially in this condition, anyway, and would buy a lot cheaper than those Gixxers
Genuine 2k km (ie approx 1200-1500 miles )from new and completely un-messed with and original apart from tyres (although still have the original rock-hard Mich Hi-Sports), battery, oil/filter, and cambelt. The mirrors aren't on in that pic, but I have them -ugly square things.
It's been tucked up under a blanket in the corner of my garage and not used for far too long so I've dug it out and will be going as soon as I get an MOT on it- I've just fitted a brand new-old-stock carb set - originals also come with it.
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FZR400 - it's done one trackday on it's rear shock and 5 on it's fork oil and springs
FZ750 - the rear shock has done 1000 miles and the forks less than that
Z1170 - shocks about 50 miles, forks need a rebuild - but that's a long story
YPVS - it's in bits, it'll get a suspension rebuild before it gets used
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Buy one, sometimes you have to scratch an itchKungFooBob wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:40 pm But I REALLY REALLY want an old GSXR!!!
Until tomorrow when I change my mind again.
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Tricky wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:35 pmHow about this then?KungFooBob wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:56 am I think older bikes are cool.
I want something that not everyone has.
If I buy right it's only ever going to go up in value, unlike a brand new sports bike.
Admittedly not a Gixxer, but is an older bike, definitely something that not something everyone has, especially in this condition, anyway, and would buy a lot cheaper than those Gixxers
Genuine 2k km (ie approx 1200-1500 miles )from new and completely un-messed with and original apart from tyres (although still have the original rock-hard Mich Hi-Sports), battery, oil/filter, and cambelt. The mirrors aren't on in that pic, but I have them -ugly square things.
It's been tucked up under a blanket in the corner of my garage and not used for far too long so I've dug it out and will be going as soon as I get an MOT on it- I've just fitted a brand new-old-stock carb set - originals also come with it.
I remember riding the first one of those that came into the UK.
As I remember it WeeVee (a back-street italian dealer) who my Dad knew somewhat, manged to import a very early one and the guy brought it up to the IoM for Manx week to show it around.
Lots of fun - and some very funny stories about that trip....
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Thanks for the Nordwest post tricky, I was trying to think of that bike the other day but could only remember the Saturno but knew that wasn't what I was after.
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I've seen a few of these old Bloor Trumpets cafe'd in various ways and they almost always look shit.
This one isn't actually half bad!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184807785263
What it originally looked like...
This one isn't actually half bad!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184807785263
What it originally looked like...