Upgrade advice: Thoughts on these super sports bikes?

[300weatherby]

I have an 07 blade, the year before they came with a slipper. I can see why it would be useful, but there is something quite satisfying about rev matching.

Thous arent designed with pootling around in mind, but the blades do a remarkable job of commuting and buzzing around town.
The only problem I have is it runs really hot in slow traffic, but this is the price you pay.

I'd suggest getting a 600cc or daytona, it will be more than enough to have fun with, once you go to a thou, most other things just feel boring D=

Change out your thermostat, sorted.

There is nothing above 250 that can actually be ridden to it's full potential anywhere in the real world, only on the track can you explore your own, and the bikes ability. For the real world, if you are specifically sportbike focused, a 675D has torque that makes it less work everywhere compared to any of the ujm600's.

[pratik8890]

It's an 09, no ABS, just a bike bike. Some do, some don't, worth researching though.

Do consider buying a track bike and a trailer instead. The first thing you'll discover about a thou is they're not as much fun on the road as they could be... these days the cops can take your ride for having too much fun... and first gear is knocking on 160km/hr... not a good combination Can't go pass the ease of use though... but if you really want to get up the bike constantly, you are much better off on the track. No registration, no wof, no fines... could save you the equivalent of your yearly track pass!

Yes you are right but I just want it to ride it on road first to get the experience and then buy a track bike for the real fun. And Cops are just jealous cos they cant beat us in their fancy little Holdens but I tend to stick to road rules 95% of the time ( 100 - 110 k/oh max on an open road ) unless I'm riding in a group where I tend to speed occasionally, i,e endangering any one on the road ( in zero traffic ).

I have an 07 blade, the year before they came with a slipper. I can see why it would be useful, but there is something quite satisfying about rev matching.

Thous arent designed with pootling around in mind, but the blades do a remarkable job of commuting and buzzing around town.
The only problem I have is it runs really hot in slow traffic, but this is the price you pay.

I'd suggest getting a 600cc or daytona, it will be more than enough to have fun with, once you go to a thou, most other things just feel boring D=

Yip i'll try 600 first if not go with thous and blade seems be an all rounder bike..I hope the rest the bigger bikes are also like blad when its comes to commuting around town or riding on an open road or long trips ???Any ideas about the comfort these bikes provide on bigger trips? ( sore back or any other discomfort ) Thank you

[pratik8890]

Hey Lads, So I've come across this beautiful Mv Agusta F4 750 ( 2000 model ) on trademe and I'm have been talking to the seller who is a mechanic by himself so the Bike has regulalry serviced, well maintained as you can see from the pictures but my only concern is its a 2000 model and it has done 47,000 kms so do you all reckon it will have a good resale value when I sell the bike ( after 3 years or so ) I've also done some research on it and they are not like any other Italian bikes like Ducatis ( no Desmo valves or betlts etc. ) and they're similar to any Japanese inline 4 so they are easy to maintain than their other Italian counterparts. The seller is a real Bike enthusiastic and the only reason he is selling the Bike is because he's got his 2nd baby on the way so he's also happy to show/teach me how some of the basic tuning on the bike can be performed ( oil change, cleaning air filter, changing rear tires and re greasing the rear wheel bearing right after it and so on ) So thats the other reason I'm keen to have a bike like this. So its my humblest request if you all could give me your advise on the re sale vale of the Bike. Thanking you all in advance:

I'm putting the link below on for the bike which is currently listed on Trademe:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=656654252


There's also another listing on Trademe for a Suzuki GSXR 600 2007 model which has done 30,000 kms and the seller is wanting 10 k for it, I think its more than the market value for the bike. SO could you all please have a look at the link below for its listing on trademe and tell me if what he is asking is legit? Thank you again.



http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=563301525

[Gremlin]

You're on the wrong track. You shouldn't be buying a bike thinking of it's resale value in x years...

[Tazz]

Good man! I was wondering if you were looking into that one. Seems to be everything you were after in a bike and the ease of servicing re engine design is a nice bonus.
Make sure you double check everything he says though, to be sure to be sure. Not every mechanic is a GOOD mechanic XD

If I had to take a punt I think the resale on the Agusta would be better than most, but I haven't been watching the bike market for long and it probably depends a lot on how many KMs you put on it? In 3 years time it could be at 60,000 or 100,000?

Perhaps one other cost to check would be if there are insane insurance premiums on them or not.

You're on the wrong track. You shouldn't be buying a bike thinking of it's resale value in x years...

Yeah, in an ideal world. I bought my CBR with it in mind that I can more than likely break even on purchase price when I upgrade.

[haydes55]

You're on the wrong track. You shouldn't be buying a bike thinking of it's resale value in x years...

Yup. You should look at how much you can insure it for then get full cover.

Those MVs look the goods though. And don't worry about changing your own tires etc. Let a mechanic do that. Do your own oil and filters sure. But trust a pro to do a better job and cause you less damage to your wheel (presuming you fuck it up).

[nodrog:Me]

.... he's also happy to show/teach me how some of the basic tuning on the bike can be performed....

LOL ROFFLE PSML BHFM EMOF!!! that's fukin hilarious, considering he is probably still riding around with the number plate bracket nearly falling off.

Buy the jappa.

[tigertim20]

You're on the wrong track. You shouldn't be buying a bike thinking of it's resale value in x years...

what he said ^^^
besides, there is no way to know its value in 3 years because theres no way to know its condition or mileage then. forget about resale, if you really like the bike youll keep it for aggggeeeeesss anyway, and if not, youll upgrade again in a year or so.

I was going to say the 600 looks a tad pricey, but it i a dealer so you get that, but you alo get some form of warranty etc too.

[EJK]

Hey, how about I make an offer for my bike. Interested? It's wayyyyy more reliable than the Italians and got MOOOORE power than the advertised 600.

[bucket boy]

LOL ROFFLE PSML BHFM EMOF!!! that's fukin hilarious, considering he is probably still riding around with the number plate bracket nearly falling off.

Buy the mv agusta.

i agree gordon

[SMOKEU]

If you go for that GSXR600, then get rid of that horrible stock exhaust and get a nice aftermarket can ASAP. It doesn't have to be obnoxiously loud, but that stock pipe will sound dreadful.

[Coldrider]

$10K for an Agusta, how much less could it ever be worth, bigger bikes seem to bottom out at $5K, so divided by 3 years say, cheap depreciation compared to a new blade, and no money is lost until you actually sell it.

[SMOKEU]

and no money is lost until you actually sell it.

I'd hate to think what the maintenance would cost on an old Italian bike like that.

[Tazz]

If you go for that GSXR600, then get rid of that horrible stock exhaust and get a nice aftermarket can ASAP. It doesn't have to be obnoxiously loud, but that stock pipe will sound dreadful.

Yet another reason to buy the MV lol

[pratik8890]

You're on the wrong track. You shouldn't be buying a bike thinking of it's resale value in x years...

I was just doing some research mate so that I can be prepared if I were to sell it in next 3 years

Good man! I was wondering if you were looking into that one. Seems to be everything you were after in a bike and the ease of servicing re engine design is a nice bonus.
Make sure you double check everything he says though, to be sure to be sure. Not every mechanic is a GOOD mechanic XD

If I had to take a punt I think the resale on the Agusta would be better than most, but I haven't been watching the bike market for long and it probably depends a lot on how many KMs you put on it? In 3 years time it could be at 60,000 or 100,000?

Perhaps one other cost to check would be if there are insane insurance premiums on them or not.



Yeah, in an ideal world. I bought my CBR with it in mind that I can more than likely break even on purchase price when I upgrade.

Thats a sound advise bud, He has told me almost everything about the bike ( when do the valve clearance need a check, teh impportanc eof thr torque settings on the rear pinch bolts at the time of servicing, when to check the can chain tensioner, about the life span of the current battery on the bike, speak plugs and fuel filetr check etc ) so I trust the guy cos he knows what he's talking about.

And I will surely find out from Kiwibike and Protecta insurances about the full premium for my next Bike. Thank you again for the advise. Cheers

Yup. You should look at how much you can insure it for then get full cover.

Those MVs look the goods though. And don't worry about changing your own tires etc. Let a mechanic do that. Do your own oil and filters sure. But trust a pro to do a better job and cause you less damage to your wheel (presuming you fuck it up).

Sure mate, I done some digging and If i end up buying an MV Agusta then I will have to prolly get it serviced from Red Baron in Tauranga as we dont have any Mv Agusta Specialist in Taranaki and you you reckon the insurance will cover the parts or please tell me what does it cover under the full insurance? Thank you

LOL ROFFLE PSML BHFM EMOF!!! that's fukin hilarious, considering he is probably still riding around with the number plate bracket nearly falling off.

Buy the jappa.

NA he's seems to be an alright Mechanic or ex mechanic and I'm just going by the flow bro so I might end up with a Jap or an Italian. Thank you for your input.

what he said ^^^
besides, there is no way to know its value in 3 years because theres no way to know its condition or mileage then. forget about resale, if you really like the bike youll keep it for aggggeeeeesss anyway, and if not, youll upgrade again in a year or so.

I was going to say the 600 looks a tad pricey, but it i a dealer so you get that, but you alo get some form of warranty etc too.

Yeah I wish some one hear have had sold their Mv Agusta ( an old model thro ) recently so that I could know how much will be the price drop on the resale etc?

And yes that gsxr 600 loks to be a good buy but its just wee bit pricey and I've offered em with 8k but they didnt bother replying back to me so I'll just wait cos it doesnt look like they getting any bite anyway so lets see if having patience gets me anywhere

Hey, how about I make an offer for my bike. Interested? It's wayyyyy more reliable than the Italians and got MOOOORE power than the advertised 600.

So you wanna sell your 2007 ZX10 R mate? Sure I might give it a crack if it falls under my interest so please show me few pics and a wee bit of description of the bike? Many thanks

If you go for that GSXR600, then get rid of that horrible stock exhaust and get a nice aftermarket can ASAP. It doesn't have to be obnoxiously loud, but that stock pipe will sound dreadful.

Yes thats a great advise mate, yip I surely get another exhaust and have the factory as a backup if I end up buying the bike. Thank you

$10K for an Agusta, how much less could it ever be worth, bigger bikes seem to bottom out at $5K, so divided by 3 years say, cheap depreciation compared to a new blade, and no money is lost until you actually sell it.

You have a fair point there and I might keep it forever, i.e if I keep it nice and tidy after owning it and I have no doubt in its ageless beauty.

I'd hate to think what the maintenance would cost on an old Italian bike like that.

I'd like to know that but the seller reckons it'll be close to maintaining a Japanese bike as Mv Agusta are not like Ducatis when it comes to maintenance but please share your wisdom if you know about these bikes. Thank you

Yet another reason to buy the MV lol

Yeah I know right