Bye-de-byes ER6n... Hello?

**Stirts** · 25th September 2009, 12:32

My gorgeous little ER6n is on the very brink to going to a new home. I know it will be dearly loved and cared for, so I am not so sad.

Now you think that I would be very excited, elated and extremely fidgety about the idea of getting a “new to me” bike.

I am, kinda, sorta…..well not really…… I am actually very apprehensive, uneasy and even panicky. Why?

Being a shortarse 5’.511811023622047” to be exact, and the fact that I am adamant that my next bike will not be lowered too much as it does compromise handling, rules out a number of bikes for me.

And

After a little visit to Bayride and firmly planting my arse cheeks on a Ducati Monster 696 six or so months ago, I coveted the little Monster ever since. But as the time to start the test riding looms closer, my desire for it has waned.

Also

I was thinking about a change, I have always ridden nakeds – all of two, and would like to ride a “sportier” faired bike. But a comment was made about the “type” of rider I am.

I am a naked rider. Is there such a thing?
Am I destined to forever ride naked?
If I go faired is it going to be like learning to ride all over again?

Anyway

Here is my test riding list so far…..
Ducati 696
GSXR 750
Triumph Street Triple
Aprilia Shiver 750
KTM 690

As you can see there is only one sportie sport faired bike. I am looking for the “next step up” from the ER. Because I am a lazy arse and can’t be arsed doing my own in depth research, are there any others I should consider?

**davebullet** · 25th September 2009, 12:36

Preference for v-twin or IL3/4?

**slofox** · 25th September 2009, 12:37

Originally Posted by Stirts

I am a naked rider. Is there such a thing?
Am I destined to forever ride naked?

Tell ya what - if ya like I'll come and look at you riding naked...then I can give you my honest opinion on that score...hurhurhur

**ArcherWC** · 25th September 2009, 12:38

im still trying to get past you riding naked.....................

**Pussy** · 25th September 2009, 12:39

Even though your arse is closer to the ground than mine, Stirts, I reckon you'll find the gixxer sem fiddy comfortable and easy to manouever.
Definitely recommend test riding one. There are some good deals out there at the moment for K6-K7 sem fiddys

**Stirts** · 25th September 2009, 12:40

Originally Posted by davebullet

Preference for v-twin or IL3/4?

No preference at all..... yet!
My riding experience is ....
ER6n - IL4

EDIT: Parallel Twin
Hornet 250 - IL4

**IdunBrokdItAgin** · 25th September 2009, 12:44

I know this will sound a bit strange but what about a Honda VFR.

I'm dreaming about my next bike and I seem to switch between a street triple and a VFR.

VFR may sound a bit strange at first but its a sports tourer.

I think that a naked rider by definition is the more upright seating position where as faired usually means hunched over the petrol tank.

Sports tourer sits between the two (upright position with fairing).

**Stirts** · 25th September 2009, 12:46

Originally Posted by slofox

Tell ya what - if ya like I'll come and look at you riding naked...then I can give you my honest opinion on that score...hurhurhur

Calm down charlie brown, it ain't gonna happen

Originally Posted by ArcherWC

im still trying to get past you riding naked.....................

You are a dirty perv and couldn't pass me anyway!

Originally Posted by Pussy

Even though your arse is closer to the ground than mine, Stirts, I reckon you'll find the gixxer sem fiddy comfortable and easy to manouever.
Definitely recommend test riding one. There are some good deals out there at the moment for K6-K7 sem fiddys

YES,YES OH YES......Oh me luffs you...... I really have been in love with the look of this bike, but always been a frady cat, but now that I have been riding for just over two years I am keen to get my arse on it!!!

**Trudes** · 25th September 2009, 12:49

Pity you're not in Welly chick you could take my Hornet for a spin.... lowered for her pleasure and all

Having ridden the Monster I know why you liked it, and I'm a naked girl too.... however I am rather fond of the hubby's Gixxer (Did I just say that?

)
Have you tried the Gladius?http://www.gladiusstyle.com/

**Stirts** · 25th September 2009, 12:58

Originally Posted by wild_weston

I know this will sound a bit strange but what about a Honda VFR.

I'm dreaming about my next bike and I seem to switch between a street triple and a VFR.

VFR may sound a bit strange at first but its a sports tourer.

I think that a naked rider by definition is the more upright seating position where as faired usually means hunched over the petrol tank.

Sports tourer sits between the two (upright position with fairing).

Hmmmmmmmmm not bad looking either is it, will have to see it in the flesh. But Sports Tourers, I hadn't even considered, but certainly will now. Fanks.

Originally Posted by Trudes

Have you tried the Gladius?http://www.gladiusstyle.com/

Isn't that just a prettier version of the ER6n. Wanting a little more grunt.

**Pussy** · 25th September 2009, 13:00

Originally Posted by Stirts

Wanting a little more grunt.

You'd be happy with a sem fiddy, then!

**Maha** · 25th September 2009, 13:26

Stweet Twiple or the Shiver (if the choice was mine)...
I mean, who hasn't got a GSXR???.....

**Mikkel** · 25th September 2009, 13:33

You'll love the vibrations from a single

**Stirts** · 25th September 2009, 13:54

Originally Posted by Maha

Stweet Twiple or the Shiver (if the choice was mine)...

Leaning towards the Stweet Twiple more so than the Shiver, but I haven't seen the Shiver in the flesh and may have to go out of TGA to see/test ride one.

Originally Posted by Maha

I mean, who hasn't got a GSXR???.....

me

Originally Posted by Mikkel

You'll love the vibrations from a single

Yes I have read the threads and look forward to experiencing the ride of a single, and to see if it comes with a happy ending.