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[1/32 man]

Saying hello. I havent ridden in too many years but now looking to get back on two wheels.

I am trawling the Classic and Vintage section on Trademe and have added a few to my watch list.

Looking at Royal Enfield, Triumph and one or two Japanese and other European makes.

I dont see myself touring but just tooling around my town enjoying the sunny Sundays .

Regards
1/32 man

[FJRider]

... I dont see myself touring but just tooling around my town enjoying the sunny Sundays .

Regards
1/32 man

Howdy.

They all say that. Then they buy their motorcycle ... and they're never home.

But ... whatever you get ... enjoy your sunny Napier sunny Sunday rides.

And you might surprise yourself just how far you can travel on a Sunday.

[1/32 man]

Thanks Mr FJ....all I have done so far is put a few machines on my TM watchlist....and had a bit of a dream.

On the watch list are three Honda Hornet 900's, a Ducati Monster and a couple of Enfield bullets. Usually I look to see where the bikes are, cost, kms, condition and what are they like for a small guy like me.....any input, comments,opinions or thoughts welcome. My budget is around 5k.

TIA

[Bonez]

Kwaka W650/800 would be ideal.

[1/32 man]

Kwaka W650/800 would be ideal.

Thanks, I like those but most are a little over my budget.

[Bonez]

Thanks, I like those but most are a little over my budget.What kind of dosh are we looking at if you don't mind me asking?

[1/32 man]

What kind of dosh are we looking at if you don't mind me asking?

$5k....give or take

[Bonez]

$5k....give or takeWell you are actualy spoilt for chose really. Lots of good models in that price range, including new.

[1/32 man]

Yebut what I want is mostly more than what I have....there is one I have my eye on though

[Gonzo TR1]

Yebut what I want is mostly more than what I have....there is one I have my eye on though

Its been a while since your post , I got back into it after too many years also, so what did you end up with ?

[dangerous]

$5k....give or take

bugger... was going to say my 82 500 Turbo will be up for sale soon... welcome

[FJRider]

bugger... was going to say my 82 500 Turbo will be up for sale soon... welcome

This would almost qualify as a thread dredge ... just saying ... :innocent:


And how many times are you intending to own that "Improved" Plastic Maggot ... :shifty:

[Gonzo TR1]

Saying hello. I havent ridden in too many years but now looking to get back on two wheels.

I am trawling the Classic and Vintage section on Trademe and have added a few to my watch list.

Looking at Royal Enfield, Triumph and one or two Japanese and other European makes.

I dont see myself touring but just tooling around my town enjoying the sunny Sundays .

Regards
1/32 man

Hi and welcome, give the RE650 lots of consideration, i saw an independent motor review a couple of years back. They tore-down three retro-motors after 20 or 30k ( cant remember exact K's) they were really surprised to find RE had the best machining tolerances and the least wear, Kawasaki w650 was second and Triumph was third--and a really poor 3rd at that, compared to the other two . Plus the RE was Completely developed in Britain, overbuilt-motor and has a brilliant Harris Frame. Stock suspension on most of the retro's is mediocre, but can always be upgraded. Whatever way you go, go easy for a while , I scared myself a few times by forgetting I was no-longer 20-something

[1/32 man]

Thanks Gonzo
I have clocked 9000kms on my Triumph street twin in the last thirteen months....mostly touring kms strangely enough.
Now considering a Ducati replacement.

Cheers
me

[Corse1]

Thanks Gonzo
I have clocked 9000kms on my Triumph street twin in the last thirteen months....mostly touring kms strangely enough.
Now considering a Ducati replacement.

Cheers
me

Did the budget get adjusted? 2016 Street Twin for 5k :yes:

Glad you found something to start with and already looking for an Italian. Sounds like you are getting a few more kms than I manage

[1/32 man]

Did the budget get adjusted? 2016 Street Twin for 5k

Sure did, upwards....spend spend spend.......and now I am thinking more spending.
Its a journey, right?

[Corse1]

Sure did, upwards....spend spend spend.......and now I am thinking more spending.
Its a journey, right?

Sure is and that's a great choice by the way. Took about 14 years for me to stop spending on the St4s. Parts are worth more than the bike, but that's the journey. Now its just maintenance :laugh: