What next ?

LB · 15th April 2004, 05:35

Originally Posted by xjxjxj

Has anyone seen or ridden one of those 650 twins out of taiwan.
They seem to be light and narrow -Might be an option for you madduck
mind you with that driveway of yours maybee a 2 wheel drive would be better

The latest Motorcycle Trader and News mag has a write up on the Hyosung. Came out a couple of days ago (the mag that is, not the bike)

MadDuck: do try the Monster before you finally decide.

**moko** · 15th April 2004, 07:29

Hyosungs are Korean and they`ve got a tech tie-in with Suzuki which is why the 650 looks so much like the SV(not the same motor but very,very similar).Test here in RIDE this month(best-selling mag).They gave it a good write up,reckoned the motor`s sweeter than the Sv which is quite impressive for relative newcomers.Trouble is that in the U.K. Suzuki have slashed the prices of some of their models and the new SV is the same price as the Hyosung,which ironically looks and goes like the old carb-model SV.Dont know why you had a problem with the Breva MadDuck because the riding position is upright same as the Hornet,definately more than the faired SV.600.Dont you get the 600 Fazer in N.Z?The older one was europe`s best-selling bike and they`re a real blast.

**MadDuck** · 15th April 2004, 20:39

Originally Posted by Lynda Blair

MadDuck: do try the Monster before you finally decide.

I most definitely will try the Monster....it looked mighty fine to me. Have you put a screen on yours Lynda or have you left it as is?

LB · 16th April 2004, 05:37

Originally Posted by MadDuck

I most definitely will try the Monster....it looked mighty fine to me. Have you put a screen on yours Lynda or have you left it as is?

I've left it "as is", but mine's the "S" model which means it comes with a little screen - more a blade really, but it looks good and deflects a little bit of wind.

have a look at www.ducati.com and see the different models. (I'm not technological enough to post a photo here, but if you pm me your email address I can send you a couple of .jpgs so you can see what my screen is like)

**moko** · 16th April 2004, 06:24

If you go for a Monster make sure it`s got full service history,they`re expensive to service and a lot more expensive if they go wrong,which they do if the service schedule`s not kept to.Good write up here of a guy who`s happy with his bike.He does his own servicing but this isn`t recommended unless you really know your stuff

http://www.usedbikeguide.com/reviews/ducati1.htm

**DEATH_INC.** · 16th April 2004, 06:47

Dunno what your criteria is,but worth looking at is a CBR400,will easily crack 200+kph and are the lowest seat of anything ('cept cruisers) that we found.Draco's got one,she's bout 5'2" too,and can sit with feet fairly flat.

**Draco** · 16th April 2004, 20:01

Originally Posted by DEATH_INC.

Dunno what your criteria is,but worth looking at is a CBR400,will easily crack 200+kph and are the lowest seat of anything ('cept cruisers) that we found.Draco's got one,she's bout 5'2" too,and can sit with feet fairly flat.

He's close

I'm 5'3" (just). I don't know if a 400 is too small for your taste, but i can get my feet flat on the ground with knees slightly bent on my CBR400. The reach to the handlebars is a slight stretch, but you just slide your butt forward, and being able to stand flat-footed far outweighs that. My CBR is the only bike i've ever sat on that i can manage that. I looked at several SV650's and some of the older models i could just get tip-toes down, the late model ones forget it, their way too tall. I also looked at a TRX 850, it was a little heavy but i could reach the ground no sweat. I'd be interested to know what you find to suit us vertically challenged chics. Happy hunting!

**MadDuck** · 16th April 2004, 20:18

lmao...ta Draco. I have looked at SVs and as I come in at a cool 5'2 (dry) it aint looking good. I even struggle on the VTR a wee bit. Damn how embarrassing to get to lights and drop the damn thing....hahahahaha

I will take your challenge and keep you posted

**MadDuck** · 19th May 2004, 16:32

Well took the plunge and bought a new bike today.....

Pick her up tomorrow after the seat has been lowered as low as it can be

. RIP my lil VTR - served me well.

**Ghost Lemur** · 19th May 2004, 16:55

Originally Posted by MadDuck

Well took the plunge and bought a new bike today.....

Pick her up tomorrow after the seat has been lowered as low as it can be

. RIP my lil VTR - served me well.

Don't leave us hanging...

Details please, with pics to follow when you take posession.

LB · 19th May 2004, 16:59

Congrats on the (imminent) new arrival MadDuck - and I'm with Ghost Lemur on this one.....please don't leave us in suspense!!!!

**dangerous** · 19th May 2004, 20:17

Originally Posted by Ghost Lemur

Don't leave us hanging...

Details please, with pics to follow when you take posession.

I know I know....... you trater you

**MadDuck** · 19th May 2004, 20:39

ok ...just dont tell SpankMe I listened to his advise will you !!!!!

Its a lil beauty

**FROSTY:Me** · 19th May 2004, 21:31

hmm now um er would you happen to concider loaning said unknown motorccycle on um er let me see --the 5th of june
Out of concideration I wont actually ride it on the road nor will I have the speedo working. -Ill ONly ride round in circles