Bike choices?

[awa355]

Agreed. When I did my apprenticeship the head mechanic had a crescent mounted on the wall with grease on it.

If any mechanic used one they would get his 15" crescent rammed where the sun dont shine.

Needless to say, we didnt use crescents.

Our metalwork teacher at high school wouldn't have a cresent in the workshop. "The correct size spanner for the nut" we were taught.

Actually, the most abused tool in any toolbox would be the screwdriver.

[SILVER SUZI]

Am looking at a 1999 Gsf600 bandit, 40,000ks. $4000, and a 2000 Honda Hornet 600. 51,000ks, $4300. I'm not into hard riding, just want a bike that is comfortable, doesn't need a new set of tyres every weekend, and priced about the 4g mark.

I'm currently looking at my options of roadbikes. ( 250-600) Have gone away from the idea of a trail bike.

Has anyone had any experiences with either the 600 Bandit or Hornet? Thanks.

You've not been on this site long have you. Otherwise you would already know............................ If you're GAY buy a Honda, if not, buy the Suzuki.


Next question?

[Gremlin]

Just about get a 900 Hornet for that money. Any reason you want a 600?

I'd take a 900 over the 600, there are heaps of 900s around, the 600 is quite thin on the ground. The 900 is also one of the most bulletproof bikes around... courier did over 200,000km on one, mate has done 130,000km and I've done 104,000km, but pretty much all commuting for about 80,000km (which is hard on bikes). Nothing goes wrong.... just service every 6k.

Botany Honda mechs have never had an engine apart yet, and think they might have had one with a little issue... bearing in mind they've seen a lot of them...

[ducatilover]

The Hornet6 is a brilliant bike, but it'll be chaper/easier to get Bandit6 parts.
The Hornet will perform better for a spirited rider, but both will perform perfectly for what you're wanting.
Have you looked at any other similar bikes? Yamaha FZ6 (early ones may be a bit peaky in the motor, but then again, hard core people said that)
Suzuki GS500.
Things with fairings?
Kawasaki ZZR600E onwards
GSX600F etc etc.
You're spoiled for choice

[SVboy]

Both good bikes-a bit dear for the years and Kms? Ignore Smokeshits dribble. She wouldnt know her arse from her elbow-maintainence history is more important than any percieved honda v suzuki thing.

[SHELRACING]

You would do well to consider an SV650. An awesome bike. Extremely popular and well rated, and for good reason, I had a SV650 and SV1000. Of all the bikes I have had over the years, these two would rank as two of my favourites. I'd buy either of these again.

The early 650's are starting to come into your price range. eg
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-482911695.htm

[DR650gary]

Give Des a call, 06 3680771 (after tomorrow). May be too far away for you but I think he has a 200? Hornet tucked away for less than your budget.

[awa355]

You've not been on this site long have you. Otherwise you would already know............................ If you're GAY buy a Honda, if not, buy the Suzuki.


Next question?

Actually, I've owned several Hondas, And I'm not gay.

Ask ya mother

[BuzzardNZ]

I owned a hornet 600 and hated it, worst bike I've ever owned.

[Ender EnZed]

Here's another '99 Bandit 600 for $4k at a dealer with slightly lower kms. This might be worth a look as well.

[awa355]

Here's another '99 Bandit 600 for $4k at a dealer with slightly lower kms. This might be worth a look as well.

I appreciate your time to help.

Thats the one I had on my list. Got some info on it from the shop. It had Michelin Pilots fitted in Jan and chain and sprockets in March. I'm going to go up next days off and have a look. The local Hornet 600 I also found has been sold.

Am also looking at the Hamilton shops. My trouble is, I took my money from my bike sale into the bank and had a choice of another bike straight away or settling some debt. Paid off two cards in full so may have to sell the wifes wedding ring to go bike buying. or else wait a couple of months.

[DR650gary]

I appreciate your time to help.

Thats the one I had on my list. Got some info on it from the shop. It had Michelin Pilots fitted in Jan and chain and sprockets in March. I'm going to go up next days off and have a look. The local Hornet 600 I also found has been sold.

Am also looking at the Hamilton shops. My trouble is, I took my money from my bike sale into the bank and had a choice of another bike straight away or settling some debt. Paid off two cards in full so may have to sell the wifes wedding ring to go bike buying. or else wait a couple of months.

As I said

Give Des a call, 06 3680771 He has a 200? Hornet tucked away for less than your budget.