Bikes. I'm a bit confused

[croozn]

having a meltdown on what kind of bike to buy,
have a few that im interested in...... but would like other peoples advice and experience with these bikes and what to look out for

#1 Suzuki GSX750F 1999 done 76.000kms
#2 Suzuki RF 2001 400 done 36.000kms
#3 Yamaha TRX850 1995 done 62.000kms
#4 Yamaha TRX 850 1997 done 64.000kms
#5 Yamaha FZX750 - 1996 done 41.000 kms

they are all reasonably priced,

thanks heaps

[Mike.Gayner]

The TRX has shit loads of personality, get that.

[croozn]

The TRX has shit loads of personality, get that.

arnt they high maintence?
i been told to go with suzuki

[george formby]

I am totally biased on this. Been listening to Marc Bolan this weekend and own a TDM with 65'000 km+ on it, nearly run in. Parallel twins are de rigeur at the moment and sound splendid. Anything built to compete with Ducati has to be fun. They go round corners.
Somebody who actually knows what they are talking about may pop along with an unbiased onion.

Edith. Just looked at pics of the other bikes. I rest my case.
High maintenance? I just put petrol in the TDM and check the tires. Basic servicing, maintenance and get on top of any abuse or worn bits and they run like a Swiss watch.

[Crasherfromwayback]

having a meltdown on what kind of bike to buy,
have a few that im interested in...... but would like other peoples advice and experience with these bikes and what to look out for

#1 Suzuki GSX750F 1999 done 76.000kms Boring
#2 Suzuki RF 2001 400 done 36.000kms Underpowered and boring
#3 Yamaha TRX850 1995 done 62.000kms choice
#4 Yamaha TRX 850 1997 done 64.000kms choice
#5 Yamaha FZX750 - 1996 done 41.000 kms Boring

they are all reasonably priced,

thanks heaps

My pleasure

[george formby]

My pleasure

Where's the like button?:niceone:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Where's the like button?:niceone:

If you don't know by now you're fucked!

[Mike.Gayner]

arnt they high maintence?
i been told to go with suzuki

Nah you'll be right. Get the TRX.

[MIXONE]

Ride them all then get the one that you enjoyed the most.

[george formby]

Yup, the tale is in the tail. What does your bum say?

Not wantin to be a hijacker but this is the busiest TRX place on KB at the mo.

Someone cure my ignorance. What's up with this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-892150850.htm

[FJRider]

Yup, the tale is in the tail. What does your bum say?

Not wantin to be a hijacker but this is the busiest TRX place on KB at the mo.

Someone cure my ignorance. What's up with this?




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[croozn]

My pleasure

i am after a bike that can be fun, but also be comfortable with a pillion on the back, also comfy ride for the passenger ;)

[ruaphu]

i am after a bike that can be fun, but also be comfortable with a pillion on the back, also comfy ride for the passenger ;)

The trx is a great bike but shite for a pillion unless ya only going down to the dairy.

The Suzie 750 is a boring reliable comfortable bike but good-ish for pillions.

The rf, forget it, too small, under powered rev head.

The other yamie, fook knows????

If ya want an interesting bike that does pillion well, an old CBR thou or a VFR, or yamie 1200 Xjr thingie perhaps?



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[croozn]

The trx is a great bike but shite for a pillion unless ya only going down to the dairy.

The Suzie 750 is a boring reliable comfortable bike but good-ish for pillions.

The rf, forget it, too small, under powered rev head.

The other yamie, fook knows????

If ya want an interesting bike that does pillion well, an old CBR thou or a VFR, or yamie 1200 Xjr thingie perhaps?



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thanks, what year cbr?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=891138010

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=892930843

was looking at this bike also

[FJRider]

The TRX has shit loads of personality, get that.

With only scooter experience in Rarotonga ... he'll be dead before the rego expires ..

[croozn]

With only scooter experience in Rarotonga ... he'll be dead before the rego expires ..

get to know me before you "judge me"
just becasue im getting my full class 6 within a month doesnt mean im gunna get a big fast bike and be STUPID, i VALUE my life and OTHERS,
ive always wanted my class 6 and couldnt be bothered buying bikes to suit the restrictions,

i am asking professional advice from other fellow advanced bike riders before i commit to a machine.

thanks

[FJRider]

... i am asking professional advice from other fellow advanced bike riders before i commit to a machine.

thanks

And who/where might THEY be ... somewhere OTHER than KB ... I hope ... :killingme ...

[mossy1200]

I am asking professional advice from other fellow advanced bike riders before i commit to a machine.



Little moments like this keep me under 3 pills per day.

[FJRider]

just becasue im getting my full class 6 within a month doesnt mean im gunna get a big fast bike and be STUPID, i VALUE my life and OTHERS,

And ... in your considered and experienced opinion ... the TRX850 is neither big or fast for one such as you with VERY limited riding experience .. ????????????? :bs:


ive always wanted my class 6 and couldnt be bothered buying bikes to suit the restrictions,




I might suggest you make out a will ... you family might appreciate it ... ;)

[Moi]

Little moments like this keep me under 3 pills per day.

Three pills a day... No! A nice curry and half a bottle of Pays D'Oc cab sauv is far better... hic!

[FJRider]

get to know me before you "judge me"

thanks

Nah ... I doubt if you'll live long enough to make the effort worthwhile ... <_<

[FJRider]

Little moments like this keep me under 3 pills per day.

I'm curious to know who he asked ... it certainly wasn't on THIS site ... :killingme

[mossy1200]

I'm curious to know who he asked ... it certainly wasn't on THIS site ... :killingme


Biker Angels----Girlie bikers showing us how its done


Hes been talking in the girly threads. We all know women are never wrong.

[FJRider]

Biker Angels----Girlie bikers showing us how its done


Hes been talking in the girly threads. We all know women are never wrong.

mmmmmmmmmm ... :facepalm:

[FJRider]

i am after a bike that can be fun, but also be comfortable with a pillion on the back, also comfy ride for the passenger ;)

a gn250 ...

[FJRider]

Biker Angels----Girlie bikers showing us how its done




I checked ... NUP ...


Just the wannabee threads ... appropiate really .. ;)

[Maha]

The trx is a great bike but shite for a pillion unless ya only going down to the dairy.

The Suzie 750 is a boring reliable comfortable bike but good-ish for pillions.

The rf, forget it, too small, under powered rev head.

The other yamie, fook knows????

If ya want an interesting bike that does pillion well, an old CBR thou or a VFR, or yamie 1200 Xjr thingie perhaps?




Something like this for $5K http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-891420547.htm
Or this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-890494723.htm

Both awesome buying.

[FJRider]

..Both awesome buying.

maybe ... but for one with a few hours riding scooters on Rarotonga ... NUP ..

[spanner spinner]

having a meltdown on what kind of bike to buy,
have a few that im interested in...... but would like other peoples advice and experience with these bikes and what to look out for

#1 Suzuki GSX750F 1999 done 76.000kms
#2 Suzuki RF 2001 400 done 36.000kms
#3 Yamaha TRX850 1995 done 62.000kms
#4 Yamaha TRX 850 1997 done 64.000kms
#5 Yamaha FZX750 - 1996 done 41.000 kms

they are all reasonably priced,

thanks heaps


from some one who has to fix these things when they go wrong my two cents


#1 Suzuki GSX750F 1999 done 76.000kms carb slides and needles wear badly, at the right mileage to start having carb/running issues
#2 Suzuki RF 2001 400 done 36.000kms jap import, parts are getting hard to get and bit overweight for the power , and same carb problems coming up in the next 10 to 20 thousand kms
#3 Yamaha TRX850 1995 done 62.000kms great bike just make sure the valve clearance has been done, can burn exhaust valves if running to tight exhaust clearance
#4 Yamaha TRX 850 1997 done 64.000kms same as above
#5 Yamaha FZX750 - 1996 done 41.000 kms try getting parts for it, engine parts are all right as similar to fz750 but the rest of it will be a problem. short production and nothing else the same in the Yamaha range will make parts a problem

[carburator]

get to know me before you "judge me"
just becasue im getting my full class 6 within a month doesnt mean im gunna get a big fast bike and be STUPID, i VALUE my life and OTHERS,
ive always wanted my class 6 and couldnt be bothered buying bikes to suit the restrictions,

i am asking professional advice from other fellow advanced bike riders before i commit to a machine.

thanks

The TRX850 is certainly not for a novice rider, ( im not being an asshole I've owned two and raced one in battle of the twins )
Its not forgiving as modern bikes and certainly needs to be ridden with conviction.

Stock bikes are limited to 180kmph ( the R versions had the 240kmph speedo )
Stock bikes have very soft front ends ( change that ) otherwise tank slapper central

engines are bullet proof, though need good oil and the valve clearances / buckets need to be done @ 60,000
YZF750 running gear bolts in.

[ruaphu]

Something like this for $5K http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-891420547.htm
Or this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-890494723.htm

Both awesome buying.

Yep, good choices Maha.


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[Moi]

Something like this for $5K http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/cruiser/auction-891420547.htm
Or this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-890494723.htm

Both awesome buying.

Did you look at the registration plate on the Yamaha? - prophetic?

[ruaphu]

thanks, what year cbr?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=891138010

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=892930843

was looking at this bike also

I pm'd ya man, check ya forum emails, cheers.


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[Maha]

maybe ... but for one with a few hours riding scooters on Rarotonga ... NUP ..

Probably right, though both bike's are just a tad over 100hp and very user friendly. I owned CB1300 three years after buying my first bike.
The irony is, I bought a Motorcycle Trader mag when we got home from spending everyday on a scooter in Rarotonga, asked Anne for her credit card and bought a bike. :niceone:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Someone cure my ignorance. What's up with this?

L]

Shit hot spelling skills is what...

compertichon

[Crasherfromwayback]

The TRX850 is certainly not for a novice rider, ( im not being an asshole I've owned two and raced one in battle of the twins )
Its not forgiving as modern bikes and certainly needs to be ridden with conviction.
.

Say what???

[OddDuck]

Not sure how others checked OP's previous experience but if it's true that you've only done some scootering in Rarotonga - for your sake and the sake of the rest of us, start on something small, light and forgiving!!

LAMS exists for good reason mate. I went through under the old 250cc / 70 kph limit learner scheme. The 70 limit was retarded but the 250cc restriction saved my arse more times than I care to remember.

[haydes55]

V-Strom 650. Reliable, comfortable even for pillion, not horrible looking, fast enough and comes in a range of colours the missus will like.

[speedpro]

Yeah, but a TRX on the charge with decent pipes - yummmmmm!

[Mike.Gayner]

V-Strom...not horrible looking.

I guess that's a matter of opinion....

[FJRider]

... asked Anne for her credit card and bought a bike. :niceone:

mmmmmmmm ... Ask Anne if I can borrow her card too ... :innocent:

[98tls]

V-Strom 650. Reliable, comfortable even for pillion, not horrible looking, fast enough and comes in a range of colours the missus will like.

Yep something along those lines i reckon,leave the TRX be eh there getting few and far between and deserve better....no offence intended,whilst at it dont go near a TL1000S cheap as chips but the mrs will hate it not to mention there prone to tantrums according to motorcycle magazines and everybodys brother in laws best mate who knew a bloke that rode one.

[varminter]

V-Strom 650. Reliable, comfortable even for pillion, not horrible looking, fast enough and comes in a range of colours the missus will like.

They have the face that only a mother could love, and I have the 1k.

[haydes55]

V-Strom 650. Reliable, comfortable even for pillion, not horrible looking, fast enough and comes in a range of colours the missus will like.



They have the face that only a mother could love, and I have the 1k.

Translation: It won't get stolen.

[FJRider]

If the bike is (more than) fit for the purpose for which you intend for it ... looks can get overlooked. (or ignored ... or [grow to be] loved)

[Swivel]

Either of the Suzis are good

[Banditbandit]

Either of the Suzis are good

Naaa .. the Katanas are crap ...

[Swivel]

Naaa .. the Katanas are crap ...

They might look crappy, ie tea pot, whale. but the they are a proven bike in reliability and comfort, they haven't had a long run in production for nothing.

[Banditbandit]

They might look crappy, ie tea pot, whale. but the they are a proven bike in reliability and comfort, they haven't had a long run in production for nothing.

Yeah maybe ... I have a couple of bandits and the same engine is in the 750 Katanas ... the engine does have a long and successful production run. Yes they are reliable ... and maybe comfortable for some - one of my mates has one and he doesn't find it comfortable - he is either looking to modify it or sell it ..

The boss of my local also told me a coupe of weeks ago that every Katana he has sold has been dropped - every single one ... I'm not sure what that tells us.

[Swivel]

Yeah maybe ... I have a couple of bandits and the same engine is in the 750 Katanas ... the engine does have a long and successful production run. Yes they are reliable ... and maybe comfortable for some - one of my mates has one and he doesn't find it comfortable - he is either looking to modify it or sell it ..

The boss of my local also told me a coupe of weeks ago that every Katana he has sold has been dropped - every single one ... I'm not sure what that tells us.

Too many shorties attracted to Katanas maybe

[Largs Saint]

For me, the Katana is just too ugly. One man's meat and all that.

[Banditbandit]

Too many shorties attracted to Katanas maybe

"dropped" = crashed/binned

Not just because the riders are short ...