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Yep, I completely agree with that, there's a big danger there. Still, it might be goodweeksy wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:37 pm Now, some may disagree here, but going back to an old bike just isn't the same when you've had the toys, when you've had refined... it's like going back to B/W telly... it's just not what you remember...
Yeah, I borrowed my missus's lowered F4 for a year or so while my 10R was out of action and then later when stolen, and really liked it. Felt slow to start with of course but then as I adjusted to it it just felt right. Sold it a few years ago for a grand as she's stopped riding and I had other things, but we regularly agree that we shouldn't have got rid of it.Harry wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:46 pm I'm in love with the Guzzi V85TT.
But IMHO (and to contradict Weeksy) if you want to buy a bike that will do everything brilliantly and probably result in you never buying another bike again because it's so good, then get a steelie CBR600, throw a grand at suspension and sit back. The one I bought off Couchie has ruined me, it's dirty under the fairing, it's chipped and dented over the fairing and it's cheap and nasty looking in places, but it's about as good a motorcycle as you're ever likely to need once you're riding it.
The only reason to buy another bike is vanity or I want something new to look at.
Everyone here that has ridden it thinks there is some weird trickery going on because it's just so good. They all get off and start walking around it looking at the suspension and asking what's been done.
Don't go 60s retro, if you want an old bike then get an old bike, and enjoy it for what it is.
Yeah, I absolutely wouldn't discount one of those. Maybe not now but at some point.MrLongbeard wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:50 pmWell in that case, let's get totally out of the box;
https://www.zeromotorcycles.com/
Steelie CBRs are very good bikes, but there's something about them I don't like (I have ridden one), personally I'd go for the FZR600R or the Thundercat if going for an old 600, they're better bikes than the CBR.Harry wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:46 pm I'm in love with the Guzzi V85TT.
But IMHO (and to contradict Weeksy) if you want to buy a bike that will do everything brilliantly and probably result in you never buying another bike again because it's so good, then get a steelie CBR600, throw a grand at suspension and sit back. The one I bought off Couchie has ruined me, it's dirty under the fairing, it's chipped and dented over the fairing and it's cheap and nasty looking in places, but it's about as good a motorcycle as you're ever likely to need once you're riding it.
The only reason to buy another bike is vanity or I want something new to look at.
Everyone here that has ridden it thinks there is some weird trickery going on because it's just so good. They all get off and start walking around it looking at the suspension and asking what's been done.
Don't go 60s retro, if you want an old bike then get an old bike, and enjoy it for what it is.
I dont even have one! There is of course the "My" bike recommendation, so a nice low miles ZZR 1400 continent eating monster that behaves really well Handles and always makes me smile too.You've been riding too many old snotters for too long or more likely have just got old I reckon- a 90s CBR whilst competant and generally pleasant enough is unremarkable in almost every way - certainly not what Id call as good a motorcycle as I'd ever needHarry wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 2:46 pm I'm in love with the Guzzi V85TT.
But IMHO (and to contradict Weeksy) if you want to buy a bike that will do everything brilliantly and probably result in you never buying another bike again because it's so good, then get a steelie CBR600, throw a grand at suspension and sit back. The one I bought off Couchie has ruined me, it's dirty under the fairing, it's chipped and dented over the fairing and it's cheap and nasty looking in places, but it's about as good a motorcycle as you're ever likely to need once you're riding it.
The only reason to buy another bike is vanity or I want something new to look at.
Everyone here that has ridden it thinks there is some weird trickery going on because it's just so good. They all get off and start walking around it looking at the suspension and asking what's been done.
Don't go 60s retro, if you want an old bike then get an old bike, and enjoy it for what it is.
You did it then? I'm impressed!Skub wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:49 pm There's a distinct lack of Kawasaki mentions. I are disgustapated.
I chopped the ten in for one of these,arrival imminent.
Yep, another one I wouldn't mind. And the older V2 too.. though I've heard they're pretty tall and I'm not a fan of overly-tall bikes.KungFooBob wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 7:37 pm Tuono V4.
Older 1000cc ones can be had for £6k.
I will own one one day.
Did they actually give you any money for your ancient 10?
Ha!Slenver wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:20 pm
Did they actually give you any money for your ancient 10?
And why the change? What has the new one got?
Sounds good. Will be very interested to hear your opinions of it.Skub wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:28 pmHa!Slenver wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:20 pm
Did they actually give you any money for your ancient 10?
And why the change? What has the new one got?
Yeah,they treated me well. I was prepared to sell the 10 privately,but the dealer came close enough to sway me away from the potential ballache of dealing with punters in the current climate.
I have 2 esoteric reasons for choosing the Z1000.
1. I like the looks
2. Couchy hinted it may allow me to win at inters.
Just what I was going to suggest.KungFooBob wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 7:37 pm Tuono V4.
Older 1000cc ones can be had for £6k.
I will own one one day.
Nice, I reckon that's gonna be a lot of funSkub wrote: Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:49 pm There's a distinct lack of Kawasaki mentions. I are disgustapated.
I chopped the ten in for one of these,arrival imminent.
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