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We're pretty darn unlikely.. it's more possible we'll sell than buy...

But i'm interested in what you lot are buying..

I want to buy a cheap shitter, to fiddle with, but I've got a kitchen to pay for first.

A new bike,or a 'new to me' kind of bike?

I can't see the first one happening,as there's nothing currently to turn on the lust meter. The second option is an ever present danger...

Skub wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 2:16 pm A new bike,or a 'new to me' kind of bike?

I can't see the first one happening,as there's nothing currently to turn on the lust meter. The second option is an ever present danger...

New 'to you' i don't care if it's factory fresh or 50 years old.

Deffo keeping the big Suzuki and the GasGas. But still searching for summat in between.

Depends if i bin the ChunderCat at Knockhill this year

More likely a smaller camper this year - looking just now at VW ones.

It's been so long since I had my XT600 running it'll seem like a new (old) bike again if I finally get the motivation to finish the ressurection..
There's also a strong probability of the Street Triple getting p/x'd for something with a 19' wheel in mid summer.

Bustaspoke wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:04 pm There's also a strong probability of the Street Triple getting p/x'd for something with a 19' wheel in mid summer.

Be some handling with a 19 foot front wheel.

No new bikes, but really do need to get rid of the track R6 so a downsize rather than upsize for me.

weeksy wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 2:01 pm Apart from 'a motorbike'

We're pretty darn unlikely.. it's more possible we'll sell than buy...

But i'm interested in what you lot are buying..

If I ever get around to working on the Ed80, and it turns out to be a good'un..... I "might" sell the bronze Rockster..... (if anyone would have it!)

Skub wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:31 pm

Bustaspoke wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:04 pm There's also a strong probability of the Street Triple getting p/x'd for something with a 19' wheel in mid summer.

Be some handling with a 19 foot front wheel.

perfect for rolling across very rutted lanes....

Skub wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:31 pm

Bustaspoke wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:04 pm There's also a strong probability of the Street Triple getting p/x'd for something with a 19' wheel in mid summer.

Be some handling with a 19 foot front wheel.

Just checked and my GasGas has 21" front wheel. Seems OK.

KungFooBob wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 2:03 pm I want to buy a cheap shitter, to fiddle with, but I've got a kitchen to pay for first.

I can sell you an FZ750 - I'm never going to do feck all with it
I can also sell you a 350 YPVS, while it will be cheap for an LC, it won't be proper cheap.

I can't see me buying anything new this year as my Honda has only done 6000 miles, but you never know, if Honda do a mega deal on unsold 2023 CB1000Rs I would probably buy one.

Maybe a 452 Himalyan, as my current 411 has been great on the tracks I use it on. As long as the 452 maintains the "feel" of the 411, I'll be happy, and welcome the extra power.

And maybe a used trials bike too, although I fear it will be wasted on my limited riding skills.

I'm gonna have a Ducati...never had one. possibly, maybe, sometime.

Dodgy69 wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:38 pm I'm gonna have a Ducati...never had one. possibly, maybe, sometime.

FFS get on with it son

Depends on whether my Bell's Palsy improves , money from BMW sale is sat waiting to be spent
on a new bike. If things don't improve i may by a project or classic just to tinker with.

Tempted by the new triumph 400s.
The local dealer has them listed at somewhat sensible prices, so I'll go have a nosey when he actually gets them in.

weeksy wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:41 pm

Dodgy69 wrote: Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:38 pm I'm gonna have a Ducati...never had one. possibly, maybe, sometime.

FFS get on with it son

Dealers only offering 6k in PX. So decided to hopefully sell private. If it doesn't sell, px may be the way I go. Think it's a bit cold for private buyers atm. Watch this space.

Oh...one dealer offered me 6.5k, but was pulling my dick on the purchase bike price.

I still want a R-E.

Difficult to justify as I hardly use the current bike I have, bit will at least keep it company in the garage.