interesting bikes found randomly..

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

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.

So why not get a modern sports bike ?
Genuine question.

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.

[KungFooBob]

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.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

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.

Buy an FZR1000 EXUP, the prices are still good, and they're a better bike

[weeksy]

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.

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]

Shut up shut up shut up, I'll buy what I want NOW and complain about it LATER!

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

I've got 4 1980s bikes, none of them are as good as a 2002 GSXR750 (I haven't ridden anything newer than that)

[weeksy]

I've got 4 1980s bikes, none of them are as good as a 2002 GSXR750 (I haven't ridden anything newer than that)

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.

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 ?

[Tricky]

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.

How about this then?



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.

[KungFooBob]

But I REALLY REALLY want an old GSXR!!!

Until tomorrow when I change my mind again.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

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.

How about this then?



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.

Nordys were superb, really good bikes on a twisty road.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

How often/when has the suspension been serviced on the bikes you're using now ?

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

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

But I REALLY REALLY want an old GSXR!!!

Until tomorrow when I change my mind again.

Buy one, sometimes you have to scratch an itch

[rodbargee]

Errr yes please! If nothing else just for the noise.

[KungFooBob]

Why don't they give bikes proper model names anymore?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114782605183

[Rockburner]

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.

How about this then?



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....

[Taipan]

[weeksy]

Shiny

[Skub]

A very cool smoker build thread.

https://www.customfighters.com/threads/rzv-本当の夢.136718/

[Dickyboy]

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.

[KungFooBob]

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...