Bike Wanted!

**Chipster** · 21st December 2005, 19:32

Originally Posted by John

Hey mate, I am interested... but it would be a cash deal (sadly ...) termed lightly - but a question - that wouldnt have been the 9r that was at shaws, fresh uk import?

Because if it is, I am off to the bank again...

No, this is my own bike. I brought it from the UK in 2000. I have owned it from brand new. To be honest, it's killing me to sell it. I've done every mile that it's turned and have really looked after it. I'll take some pics tomorrow in the sunshine so you can see it in all it's glory. It's metallic blue, I had a hugger fitted by the dealer when it was brought out of the box from new so even the shock's immaculate. I was running Bridgestone BT01's from new but fitted a dual compound BT02 on the rear for more life, with no sacrifice on cornering. I've just fitted a BT014 front (less than 100km ago) which is an awesome tyre and was developed to match the profile of both the 01's and the 02's. Not sure how much more I can tell you, but have a look at the pics and see what you think. Give me tuntil tomorrow (knock of work at lunchtime) to get the pics posted.

**DMNTD:Me** · 21st December 2005, 19:38

A heap of info here Johnny boy

**Chipster** · 21st December 2005, 19:44

Thanks TL Rider, that about sums it up.

**John** · 21st December 2005, 20:31

the zx9r is the most ultimate bike ever, cant wait for the pictures.

I can understand your pain giving it up, hell even winja loves them - although I think he was in the SP zone with the flatsides and such.

most excellent..

**Chipster** · 22nd December 2005, 15:53

Finally got around to uploading some pics, for anyone that's interested.

**Chipster** · 22nd December 2005, 15:55

And then forgot to attach them! Doh!

**Chipster** · 24th December 2005, 13:04

Anyone got any thoughts on a realistic alternative to the KTM? I want to have the ability to easily register and WOF it, so the Honda's are out. What about the Yams, Huskys, etc. Don't fancy a Kawasaki or a Suzuki.

**Firefight** · 24th December 2005, 13:06

Originally Posted by Chipster

Anyone got any thoughts on a realistic alternative to the KTM? I want to have the ability to easily register and WOF it, so the Honda's are out. What about the Yams, Huskys, etc. Don't fancy a Kawasaki or a Suzuki.

WR250/450

F/F

**Firefight** · 24th December 2005, 13:12

nice Z9

F/F

**Wellyman** · 26th December 2005, 09:53

Originally Posted by Chipster

Anyone got any thoughts on a realistic alternative to the KTM? I want to have the ability to easily register and WOF it, so the Honda's are out. What about the Yams, Huskys, etc. Don't fancy a Kawasaki or a Suzuki.

The CRF250X and 450X are road legal, you just have to add indicators. Yamahas, Suzukis,Kawasakis and european bikes suck!

**Chipster** · 26th December 2005, 17:35

Yep, the only problem is that Hondas are to motorcycling what Steve Davis is to snooker....

**Wellyman** · 27th December 2005, 08:22

Come on man, your just jealous coz your green pile of junk is gutless and are always beaten by Honda

Jared Love etc

**FlangMasterJ** · 27th December 2005, 21:35

Originally Posted by Chipster

Anyone got any thoughts on a realistic alternative to the KTM? I want to have the ability to easily register and WOF it, so the Honda's are out. What about the Yams, Huskys, etc. Don't fancy a Kawasaki or a Suzuki.

To be honest your very limited in this department. These new generation four strokes are just not meant for constant road use (BANG!). The older 4's like the XR, DR and KLX are pretty much indestructable but are as much fun as a pinecone up the ass. Saying this I had an '03 KTM350 EXC-R that I rode purely on the street (motard) for about 5 months with no issues at all other than a stretched chain.

If you were to get a KTM you would want a larger capacity e.g 510 or 525 so you're not revving the tits off of it.

**Chipster** · 27th December 2005, 23:29

Thanks, I know, I might be a bit limited in experience, I only have seventeen years experience riding off road (albeit mainly trials, however). All I want is a bike to get me to the local trails when needs be. My mate has a trailer for the rest of the time. Other than that, I was more looking for the relative merits of the current models coz I've been away for it for a couple of years.