$6-8k, looking for suggestions

[caspernz]

that and SWMBO keeps nixxing things like the z1000 I was looking at...

This is a common problem, and some of us use creative methods to overcome such objections, not all of them reverting to Neanderthal tendencies......although when I've upgraded in the past I offered to pack the suitcase for She Who Thought She Must Be Obeyed...

Guess I'm trying to not get myself in trouble jumping onto too much bike to quickly.

If you've got enough self discipline that's not a huge issue, heck, even a 600 will land you in court or hospital if you lack the will power to keep it sane.

Consider also the larger naked bike option. CB1300 or even a Bandit 1250. Sensible second hand options in your budget range.

[n3Xro]

Any thoughts on this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/link.aspx?i=12121&id=856373644

Seems like a good middle ground between the 600 and 1000's

[mossy1200]

Any thoughts on this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/link.aspx?i=12121&id=856373644

Seems like a good middle ground between the 600 and 1000's

Your call.
Be aware that's not a has fallen over damage though. Clipons replaced and levers replaced because they were damaged and the muffler shows it was sliding along the road rather than fallen over. End weight on rt handle bar gone.

Would be good value if hadn't been in the wars.

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-838271398.htm

offer this guy 7800

[Banditbandit]

If you're going down the GSXR750 route . have a look at this one ...


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-815184630.htm

[jasonu]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-838271398.htm

offer this guy 7800

You would think someone trying to sell a $9000 item would take better pictures. These look like they were taken on a cheap cell phone. It is all about presentation.

[Big Dog]

You would think someone trying to sell a $9000 item would take better pictures. These look like they were taken on a cheap cell phone. It is all about presentation.

Agreed. The one above your post appears to be parked over several oil spots.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[98tls]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-838271398.htm

offer this guy 7800

Though i reckon start at $7250 and leave your phone number.

[98tls]

Any thoughts on this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/link.aspx?i=12121&id=856373644

Seems like a good middle ground between the 600 and 1000's

"aftermarket levers a must for any bike"

[Sushi Bandit]

I went from a Hyosung 250 to a naked Bandit 1200. I was 17 years old at the time. I didn't crash, get tickets or die. It's up to you as to what you think you can handle mate.


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[n3Xro]

Keeping a close eye on this at the moment. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-855452467.htm
Anything to pay particular attention to on the CBR's?

[mossy1200]

Keeping a close eye on this at the moment. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-855452467.htm
Anything to pay particular attention to on the CBR's?

Yes
Go and look at the paint job on that bike. It doesn't look good in the pictures and could look worse in the flesh.

[WNJ]

Anything to pay particular attention to on the CBR's?

ONLY THE HOMOS THAT RIDE THEM

[n3Xro]

Yes
Go and look at the paint job on that bike. It doesn't look good in the pictures and could look worse in the flesh.

Thanks, it comes across as a matte black in the pic's and I couldnt find any references to originals that looked like that so suspect they are aftermarket ie http://www.monsterfairings.com/honda...att-black.html
Not averse to it if they are matte will be looking closely for any signs of damage though

ONLY THE HOMOS THAT RIDE THEM

But your profile clearly shows that you ride a zx6r.... guess its not just confined to Honda's

[ducatilover]

Yes
Go and look at the paint job on that bike. It doesn't look good in the pictures and could look worse in the flesh.

This.

It looks like blackboard paint applied by Ray Charles with his feet.
Matt black will oxidise and end up looking even shittier.