Bike options/wanted

[Disco Dan]

Since my bike was stolen, I have had to put on some rubber gloves and start delving around for money for my new bike.

After some sweet talking to the missus and some 'oral' encouragement I have the money.

I am now on the hunt for a new bike.

My budget is $6,000 - which although is not much, should be enough to get me back on a big bike.

Few of my 'requirements' are:


1000cc or higher
Sports-tourer or tourer
Fully faired
No older than 1990


I have seen ZX11's going for $5,500 so that is a very real option.

I'm pretty open minded on brands, shaft/chain, age, colour etc etc

So i'm looking for options... not really sure what is out there? I like the 'look' of the BMW K1200 at motohaus and heck if there is someone selling a blackbird in my budget let me know!

[Badger8]

you'll be hard pressed to find that bike for cheap, unless you can handle real old and/or binned...

There's some very nice GSX-F 750's around for about 5500 tho :)
they're not short on power, sure they're not your 11, but still plenty of boogie. Took one for a test ride on the weekend, found it very nice :)

[bungbung]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-147283048.htm?p=4

[FROSTY]

Dude bang for buck--Try a 90-95 VFR750 -
you wont regret it

[bungbung]

RF900 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-147368843.htm

[bungbung]

VTR1000 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-146454089.htm Not fully faired though, tending to the sporting side of tourer too

[Disco Dan]

VTR1000 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-146454089.htm Not fully faired though, tending to the sporting side of tourer too

VTR looks good, thought about that but your right, tad on the sporty side.

Not sure of it's handling or power etc compared to the ZX11 ?


ZX11 -
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-145805482.htm

[Morcs]

TL1000S all the way. I had a similar budget (7k) and looked at all options.

[Disco Dan]

TL1000S all the way. I had a similar budget (7k) and looked at all options.

Yeah, the TL would have the grunt but the lack of fairings!!!!!!!! :( No offence, but they just look a bit odd.

[bungbung]

VTR looks good, thought about that but your right, tad on the sporty side.

Not sure of it's handling or power etc compared to the ZX11 ?


ZX11 -
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-145805482.htm

ZX11 will have more power and more weight than the VTR maybe +40hp and +30kg

TL somewhere between the two

[Disco Dan]

ZX11 will have more power and more weight than the VTR maybe +40hp and +30kg

TL somewhere between the two

Cheers, seems not much will surpass the might of the ZX1100

I would like to test ride a VTR thou.... :devil2:

[yod]

my RF900 will be on the market shortly for around $4600 if you're interested....

[FROSTY]

yEA DAN TALK TO MACD--- Hes selling his RF900-- another solid st bike just as big n cumfy as a 1100

[Disco Dan]

my RF900 will be on the market shortly for around $4600 if you're interested....

what is the top speed of those things? heard lots of good stuff about them!

[bungbung]

Cheers, seems not much will surpass the might of the ZX1100

I would like to test ride a VTR thou.... :devil2:

gsxr1100w is pretty much similar on paper

[Maha]

Cheers, seems not much will surpass the might of the ZX1100



ZX 1200???

[yod]

what is the top speed of those things? heard lots of good stuff about them!

i've heard theyll do 240 2-up with a ventura pack on and 265 1-up

120hp (there are 135hp models out there tho)
200kg
21 litre tank - I can get 385km out of her
mines got 52000 MILES on it and still runs mint
I've replaced rear disc, chain and sprockets and the alternator drive is being recon'd as we speak
good sports machine and bloody good 2-up as well

[Disco Dan]

i've heard theyll do 240 2-up with a ventura pack on and 265 1-up

120hp (there are 135hp models out there tho)
200kg
21 litre tank - I can get 385km out of her
mines got 52000 MILES on it and still runs mint
I've replaced rear disc, chain and sprockets and the alternator drive is being recon'd as we speak
good sports machine and bloody good 2-up as well

ok, cool - got any pictures?

[Disco Dan]

Dude bang for buck--Try a 90-95 VFR750 -
you wont regret it

Bit too "retro" :shutup:

What is your take on the RF & VTR vs ZX11 ?

[flame]

You'd probably be able to pick up a pretty tidy ZX9R for that money. And closer to a 2000 model too. Dam good all round bikes, with loads of power, well under rated bikes and I don't know why. Great for touring (300+kms on a tank), cruising, commuting, wheeling, or just going balls out! I knew of a mint 98 model going for 6500 a few months back with lots of after market bling and low kms. Could try and see if he's still wanting to sell it.

What ever ya buy. Good luck dude:niceone:

[Disco Dan]

You'd probably be able to pick up a pretty tidy ZX9R for that money. And closer to a 2000 model too. Dam good all round bikes, with loads of power, well under rated bikes and I don't know why. Great for touring (300+kms on a tank), cruising, commuting, wheeling, or just going balls out! I knew of a mint 98 model going for 6500 a few months back with lots of after market bling and low kms. Could try and see if he's still wanting to sell it.

What ever ya buy. Good luck dude:niceone:

Hmmm

One of these?

<img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/96/49099396_full.jpg"

Looks good, but would have to have a "wrist test" :devil2:

[yod]

ok, cool - got any pictures?

yep...the one in my sig and the one in my profile and you'll find shitloads in my attachments

[FROSTY]

What she says. ^^^^^^^^^
The RF compares pretty well with the 1100kwakka in my opinion.
Do get it set up well and all will be good in your world.

[yod]

Looks good, but would have to have a "wrist test" :devil2:

trust me...it'll pass a "wrist test"

I ride with a guy on a C1 ZX9 and it embarasses the RF for pace

20 odd horse more and 20 odd kilos less

very quick bike

[DingoZ]

Been having a browse on TM for ya.

Heres a few

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-146671399.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-145573015.htm

Last one

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-146554754.htm

[flame]

Hmmm

One of these?

<img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/96/49099396_full.jpg"

Looks good, but would have to have a "wrist test" :devil2:

Yep, one of them. Ive owned a couple and regret selling my 1st one:(

If you get a chance to test ride one then go for it. I bet dealers are still asking minger dosh for them though. Private purchase would be much cheaper. Sold my 98 for $4000 but the kms were up there.

Pace wise....mine was clocked at the sprints flying 1/4 at 273KPH......not bad for an old nail eh :), and still slowly ticking up on the speedo as we went through the beams.

[Morcs]

Yeah, the TL would have the grunt but the lack of fairings!!!!!!!! :( No offence, but they just look a bit odd.

Lower fairings dont cost much and look awesome too.

A bellypan looks good too. Should be ordering mine soon.

[Madness]

Having owned a ZX-11 for 4 years, I'm constantly looking at ZX-9's (and 12's). Owned many Suzuki's, since buying the 11 (first Kwaka) I'll not change colours in a hurry.

Have to pay of the Missus's dog-mobile first though (security on loan).

[Taz]

Maybe one of these......
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-144074985.htm
I have the GS and love it.
114k is low mileage for one of these.

[Disco Dan]

Lower fairings dont cost much and look awesome too.

A bellypan looks good too. Should be ordering mine soon.

Now ok.. that looks sexy.


Having owned a ZX-11 for 4 years, I'm constantly looking at ZX-9's (and 12's). Owned many Suzuki's, since buying the 11 (first Kwaka) I'll not change colours in a hurry.

Have to pay of the Missus's dog-mobile first though (security on loan).

ahhh... Suzi... my first mounting a Suzi I got half way down the road before I realised it was in MPH and I was 60... I put the kwaka into submission :devil2: I have a thirst for them... :spanking:


Maybe one of these......
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-144074985.htm
I have the GS and love it.
114k is low mileage for one of these.

Now that is nice, but the amount of time I spend telling my co-workers how many bmw's there are on the shore compared to west.... ....then theres the frequent comments on needing a corgi under your arm just to drink coffee at a café...

...I am fond of them though.... *sigh* nice find!

[Morcs]

Jees I dont know how I couldve overlooked...

The Honda CBR1100XX BLACKBIRD!

Truly awesome bikes. Great sports tourer, the original mega fast bike before the busa (though last time I was at the drags the blackbird spanked the busas)

[bungbung]

Can you buy a blackbird for 6k?

[Disco Dan]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-147382073.htm?key=173363


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-147246249.htm?key=178307

[Disco Dan]

Bike must have a nice arse...

The TL with an SV arse would be nice :headbang:

[vifferman]

The TL with an SV arse would be nice :headbang:
Y'reckon? :confused:
I know it's subjective, but I reckon the SV rear end looks worngA. Maybe it's the two lines of LEDs? :spudwhat:
The TL-R rear end looks more betterer.

[Morcs]

Bike must have a nice arse...

The TL with an SV arse would be nice :headbang:

They dont need much work, a hump, integrated tail light, and bolt the plate to the back of the undertray. Then all you can see is 2 cans, and fuck off rear tyre :D

Though I think the blackbird is the pick of the bunch.

[Disco Dan]

They dont need much work, a hump, integrated tail light, and bolt the plate to the back of the undertray. Then all you can see is 2 cans, and fuck off rear tyre :D

Though I think the blackbird is the pick of the bunch.

Yeah im in love with the blackbird.. but a tad out of my price range.

Unless....

this one is going cheap...

<img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/59/62414859_full.jpg"


This one is just tooooo much :( http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-147382073.htm?key=260145

[Disco Dan]

Although fully faired the TL looks much better... :whistle:

[Morcs]

Although fully faired the TL looks much better... :whistle:

But its also 20kg heavier :yes:

hows about:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-145805482.htm?p=9

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-142777264.htm?p=11

or the bandit 1200
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-139777731.htm?p=5

[Disco Dan]

But its also 20kg heavier :yes:

hows about:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-145805482.htm?p=9


Got my eagle eye on that one... :love:

[Disco Dan]

So who wants to help me spend all my money on a new bike :devil2: :whistle:

Figure I'll hit the bike shops, test ride ones i can find on TM and anything else in my price range that takes my fancy and take it from there...

[Morcs]

Got my eagle eye on that one... :love:

Closes sunday. note the number and give him a call with a 6k cash offer as soon as it does :2thumbs:

[Disco Dan]

Aprillia RSV Mille

Ducati Monster 900

Couple that where in price range and like the feel of.

Going to go look at a nice VTR as well as a TL

Not a fan of the VTR - restricted to 180? pah.. what a waste of a thou.

I have not found a RF900 in the flesh to sit on yet...

[Disco Dan]

Now the VTR - what I know about them, is good low end but rubbish top end. Hungry on the gas and they snap in half really easy. :devil2:

I have a feeling going 'down' to a vtr would be annoying for me. But not having ridden one i'm not sure.

Its a toss up really - TL1000 or an RF900 Which one would be closer 'performance' wise?

[Disco Dan]

OK Latest Update!

I have FOUND A BIKE ! :banana::banana::banana::banana:


The owner has agreed to ride it from Christchurch to Auckland this week!

Now - I need to work out how much it will cost to travel by bike to Auckland, including ferry trip.

I found a price for ferry at $130 does that sound right?

KM's are about 1077km according to google.

How much is that? :buggerd:

[Colapop]

When did you get your full license Dan?

[Disco Dan]

When did you get your full license Dan?

Whats a license?

[Colapop]

So your insurance got paid out then?

[Disco Dan]

So your insurance got paid out then?

Yep.

bike was at 'owners' house when it was stolen, so was quite handy in that sense.

[Colapop]

Uhu. So you did eventually get your lisence?

[Disco Dan]

1077 KM
$1.77 p/l fuel

Based on 1993 Kawasaki ZX1100 D1

How much would that be in gas?

(im at work right now so cant search around net looking!)

[R6_kid]

1077 KM
$1.77 p/l fuel

Based on 1993 Kawasaki ZX1100 D1

How much would that be in gas?

(im at work right now so cant search around net looking!)

$190 if you get 10km/l.... i'd expect better economy than that though.

[kevfromcoro]

So ...wots the bike???

[Disco Dan]

$190 if you get 10km/l.... i'd expect better economy than that though.


Cheers, got me miles/km and litres/gallons all in a kurfuffle...


So ...wots the bike???

Well its identical... the same... but different.... so the same... but better... while still being identical... and different. :blink::blink:

[AllanB]

A cheap ($6k) late model (if possible) 1000cc or greater fairinged bike.


Keep a eye out for a private sale Suzuki GS1200ss (hopefully with the full Yoshi system or a can). 2002-2004 years, Private for $6k with under 20 on the clock.

Utterly reliable, grunty-as, and they make a good high speed tourer (mine did!).

[Madness]

Well its identical... the same... but different.... so the same... but better... while still being identical... and different. :blink::blink:

Good stuff Dan!!!

[Disco Dan]

A cheap ($6k) late model (if possible) 1000cc or greater fairinged bike.


Keep a eye out for a private sale Suzuki GS1200ss (hopefully with the full Yoshi system or a can). 2002-2004 years, Private for $6k with under 20 on the clock.

Utterly reliable, grunty-as, and they make a good high speed tourer (mine did!).

Thats amazingly cheap!

unfortunately this springs to mind:

[Disco Dan]

Good stuff Dan!!!

Couldn't let you have all the fun on them :wari::wari:

...as im always telling the ladies at work "It's the most fun you can have with your pants on".

Why would I settle for anything less :2thumbsup

[Madness]

Couldn't let you have all the fun on them :wari::wari:

...as im always telling the ladies at work "It's the most fun you can have with your pants on".

Why would I settle for anything less :2thumbsup


You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Disco Dan again

Don't I know it. Please don't tell me I'm going to be the only one up there on a big fat pink ninja.

[Disco Dan]

Don't I know it. Please don't tell me I'm going to be the only one up there on a big fat pink ninja.

Afraid so... that is unfortunate.

[Disco Dan]

Ferry booked, return flight booked... and my baby beast will be crossing the straight and hurtling towards auckland and into my driveway on Friday ! :headbang::headbang::headbang:

i've been dancing around and singing at work for past two days!!!!

Clients think im loopy and the crazy new russian chick thinks im so funny to watch that she offered me PRN :msn-wink:

Gosh darn it that ferry is expensive!! $105 !!!!

[Disco Dan]

Good stuff Dan!!!

You seen this before? :whistle:

<img src="http://www.zx11.info/zx11/pics/dash.jpg"

[zeocen]

That dash reminds me of my old bike that started with Z and ended with RR around the range or something like, oh I don't know, 1100ccs ;)

...I still miss it :(

Congrats Dan, hold the ZZR torch high!

[Madness]

You seen this before? :whistle:

<img src="http://www.zx11.info/zx11/pics/dash.jpg"

Yep, seen a dash that looked just like that, on a closed road, of course.

Looking forward to bringing mine up in a few weeks & catching up with you some time...:doobey:

[Disco Dan]

Yep, seen a dash that looked just like that, on a closed road, of course.

Looking forward to bringing mine up in a few weeks & catching up with you some time...:doobey:

Sounds great :2thumbsup


Got 9 days off work starting from the 9th - planning on doing a bit of touring... :whistle: