The judiciary sees fit

[blackdog]

...for me to hold a license again in December.

When I lost it, I sold the machines I had to fund a lifestyle change but have been suffering severe motorcycle withdrawals during this enforced sabbatical from my favourite (ok maybe second favourite) pastime.

So, I have a modest budget and a couple of months to find a nice ride. I've sniffed out a couple of potentials on tardeme, thoughts please? And what else do you know of out there that might fit the bill?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=784143865
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=775710411
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=786366247

[mulletman]

XJR, mods all done that need doing just get on and ride.

[Scouse]

None of them they are all too old anything that old is generally near worn out or will constantly need you to spend money to keep it on the road.

[buggerit]

None of them they are all too old anything that old is generally near worn out or will constantly need you to spend money to keep it on the road.
They are jappers bro:niceone:heaps of fun kays left in them.

[blackdog]

None of them they are all too old anything that old is generally near worn out or will constantly need you to spend money to keep it on the road.

Bollocks. The '88 slingshot I sold was a way tighter, better looked after bike than the '99 Daytona. Age and mileage is NOT any sort of indicator of condition.

But thanks for your input.

[blackdog]

XJR, mods all done that need doing just get on and ride.

Aye. A timeless looking machine isn't it and it looks like it has been well cared for.

That's the biggest pro for the XJR, the other 2 are looking a bit dated style wise nowadays.

[BigAl]

All look pretty good, the XJR & ZZR probably less likely to have been thrashed as much but then the srad is more sporting.

The pricing is always negotiable.

[Mike.Gayner]

XJR, the others show their age too much. Also you're less likely to lose your license again on the XJR.

[Mike.Gayner]

None of them they are all too old anything that old is generally near worn out or will constantly need you to spend money to keep it on the road.

I can see how you might think that, owning a Harley and a Buell. American trash doesn't tend to last well over the years, but these are good reliable Jap bikes. No issues with age here.

[Erelyes]

+1 XJR. Looks tidy, and heaps of fun left in it.

[pritch]

If I didn't have a bike any of the three would do me. Slight preference for the two bigger bikes over a sprot bike though. Those Kawasakis were nice in their day, guess it depends what you want the bike for. Have fun looking.

[yevjenko]

Xjr for the win

[Banditbandit]

The XJR a better all-rounder

[R650R]

You could have an injected SRAD 750 for the price the guy is asking for that carbie one. Must get around to wof/reg the old girl and put it up on TM... Comes with spare set of fairings should you need to be a fugitive again lol...

[skippa1]

Xjr all the way

[Mo NZ]

Yep. XJR.
But watch out for the popo.
They are deceptively fast, as you most probable know.

[Ender EnZed]

I vote ZZR, SRAD, XJR out of those three.

But you should get this one instead (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-782502197.htm).

[skippa1]

I vote ZZR, SRAD, XJR out of those three.

But you should get this one instead (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-782502197.htm).
I change my choice to this puppy.....if it is as good as it looks and is genuine.....it's a keeper

[caseye]

Mate! no contest, the XJR, beautiful bike and so much for what you pay, get it you know you wanna it!

[breakaway]

Pay a bit more for a nicer specimen. The sweet spot for bikes is around 6-7k -- low miles, good conditions, relatively new machines can be had in this price range.

[Swoop]

But watch out for the popo.
They are deceptively fast, as you most probable know.
Who? The popo?

They only catch bikes by pulling a U-turn in front of them.

[mstriumph]

Bollocks. The '88 slingshot I sold was a way tighter, better looked after bike than the '99 Daytona. Age and mileage is NOT any sort of indicator of condition.

But thanks for your input.

HA! so you have already made a tentative choice :msn-wink:

[blackdog]

HA! so you have already made a tentative choice :msn-wink:

Oh nope. The Yammy by a nose at this stage, that gixxer 1100 is awesome for sure but nought really collectable about it. It would always be a close second to the old slingshot in my eyes I think. Had a real soft spot for it, was harder to let go than the moderns I sold.

[BlackSheepLogic]

Out of those three, the XJR.

[dogsnbikes]

The Yammy by a nose at this stage,.

Yip that would be my first choice out of the 3

[blackdog]

Mate! no contest, the XJR, beautiful bike and so much for what you pay, get it you know you wanna it!

I knew I shouldn't have started looking already.

Fate shall decide, I have another deal on the table if I can sign it on Friday it will be hard to go past.

[blackdog]

Yip that would be my first choice out of the 3

Looks tidy doesn't it. Might pm Conquiztador and see if he'll have a look for me.

[GrayWolf]

Looks tidy doesn't it. Might pm Conquiztador and see if he'll have a look for me.

I have both a ZZR1100 and FJ1200 (same motor as the XJR) in my garage.

Motor wise they both have advantages/disadvantages over the other..... When I bought the ZZR my local dealer mechanic's comment was 'they are an honest bike'. Kwaka's do/can suffer from rear shock and fork seals if left standing DAMHIK! The performance even by today's standards is pretty good. Once 'on song' you have 5K of power available and it keeps coming, and coming, and coming. Handling? They are NO sprotbike, expect to ride it like an ST1300/FJR1300 etc. The big Zed was always a 'continent destroyer'. Dial in 100mph and Goooooo. The biggest fault? Real power starts at 6K, or 150+kph in top, and its a VERY easy bike to go fast on.

The FJ/XJ donk has been around since christ was a cadet. The motor's an anachronism for today. The FJ1100 was first produced in the early 80's and they got it right as far as the motor went, the longevity of the model, and the fact they are still regarded as very competent touring machine today is testament to that. It wont have to top end power of the big Zed, but for 'real world' riding, the motor is far more flexible (top gear roll on at legal speeds). My FJ12 does out grunt the Zed in the lower speed regions (the old FJ was reknown for it's torque). It's a very smooth linear power delivery, rather than the huge and I do mean HUGE rush of power the Zed give over 6krpm.

My choice XJR then ZZR.....

[Robbo]

Another vote here for the FJR. :niceone:

[blackdog]

Another vote here for the FJR. :niceone:

XJR?

10mfc

[Robbo]

XJR?

10mfc

Ooops! That was meant to be XJR (senior moment) :laugh:

[Stylo]

That's a good price for an XJR and my choice too, check the ownership out first, I'm always dodgy about people who advertise things in Capital letters .

There's something not right with them or, they may just have a sticky keyboard so then, revert to last comment.

[blackdog]

We are almost unanimously in agreement then. Due diligence time, see if it checks out.

Why no love for the SRAD?

[Ender EnZed]

Here's a tidy VFR. (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-787512160.htm)