I am allowed to buy a new bike ..What to get??

**u4ea** · 6th April 2006, 14:32

Originally Posted by pastybee

Well I like the naked bikes and from what i have read up and heard on here will take the big Hornet for a spin and the SV

yea a big 4 900cc hornet,make it a black one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**The_Dover** · 6th April 2006, 14:43

I'll sell ya a K6 for 16 large.

**Finn** · 6th April 2006, 14:48

Originally Posted by pastybee

I have a few investments so am going to splash out...now i am looking I keep looking at the bikes in the 20k mark wonder if i can get an extra 5k. That might be my home work for tonight
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If your budget is between 15 - 20 then the world is your oyster. You can just about buy any mass market bike you like. Half the fun is in the decision process.

If you decide on a Honda, either don't tell anyone here or cancel your login and create a new one. Being the superior brand, it tends to upset the fools that let the magazines decide for them.

**Finn** · 6th April 2006, 14:50

Originally Posted by The_Dover

I'll sell ya a K6 for 16 large.

Pastybee, if you're interested in Dovers K6, make sure you get photo's of BOTH sides...

**pritch** · 6th April 2006, 15:19

Originally Posted by limbimtimwim

Hornet, nice but BORING.

Hornets are usually rated as having a very high "grin factor".

If you were doing endless motorway journeys, or even motorway journeys that just seemed endless, it might be boring. Otherwise it shouldn't be, must be how you ride?

**Paul in NZ** · 6th April 2006, 15:23

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

but your "C" would be 100 pounds lighter than the Scrambler. so pwr to weight would be better. Get the May CW when it comes out (or I can photocopy the test for ya if you dont mind B & W).. PM me if you want it.

But I'm a 100lbs heavier than Steve McQueen so it all works out...

I read a classic bike test of the new Bonnie compared to a T140 with all the usual mod's. The T140 kicked it arse everyway but down. However, it's not really about that is it?

If I was Mr Bloor I would sack the designer and gently rework the bike using Turners well established design priciples and they would have something really nifty!

**Lou Girardin** · 6th April 2006, 15:39

Bandit K6 1200S with Ohlins and Traxxion susp will come in under $15K, it'll do that commute better than a Hornet. And it's a new model. not a run-out.

**Two Smoker** · 6th April 2006, 15:39

Originally Posted by Hitcher

With your budget I'd buy a new Hornet. Deal of the century at $10,500. To that I'd add a fly screen and do the rear suspension -- Ohlins. I'd also invest in a new saddle, depending on how much change there was left from the $15,000.

Then, as I saved a few sheckles, I'd add a Power Commander and a Staintune or Micron exhaust system and a K&N air filter.

I would suggest this one too... But chuck in the front end of a CBR600RR (they slot straight in i heard)

That or a SV1000S...

Or a Bandit1200

**pastybee** · 6th April 2006, 15:42

Originally Posted by Finn

If your budget is between 15 - 20 then the world is your oyster. You can just about buy any mass market bike you like. Half the fun is in the decision process.

If you decide on a Honda, either don't tell anyone here or cancel your login and create a new one. Being the superior brand, it tends to upset the fools that let the magazines decide for them.

Well i already have a honda shhhhhh but was only used as my work bike so that should be alright.

As Our house is paid of and debt free i thought i miss it so much i might get back into it.

Now I am faced with a delema I know if i spend a fair chunk on a nice bike I may not want to use it everyday so may keep the honda for the travel

as there is nothing wrong with it(Sorry to offend anyone here). And have a nice weekend bike hehehehehehe

**skelstar** · 6th April 2006, 15:52

Pretty sure the CBR600RR forks are different size (41mm not 43mm?). The CBR600F4 forks are right diameter and are a popular upgrade overseas.

**juzzer** · 6th April 2006, 15:54

Originally Posted by limbimtimwim

Hornet, nice but BORING.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-52017187.htm

It's not an SP2. But the price is good.

Gear driven cams, no stupid belts or chains to wear out or adjust.

bah! why buy that one when you can buy mine with extras!

**kiwifruit** · 6th April 2006, 16:02

gsxr 1000

**Finn** · 6th April 2006, 16:11

cbr 1000rr

**skelstar** · 6th April 2006, 16:16

Cant remember what the riding pos is like on a Bros, but I have ridden two K6's and a CBR600RR ('03) and I couldnt make either of them turn easily. I know that the bikes a technologically brilliant, but having not ridden a sprotsbike much at all, I found the Hornet MUCH easier to ride. That could be a factor.

Sometimes its hard to change bike styles I guess.

At $20K Id be tempted to look at a Sprint ST, or Buell Firebolt.

**GSVR** · 6th April 2006, 16:35

Originally Posted by pastybee

Hi All,

After all the pain of doing the ironing, washing , putting pictures of bikes everywhere and platting my ladies hair she has cracked and gave me the blessing of buying a new bike, I think the sobing at night made it.

Now what to get i have got a spending limit of 15K which is nice,

I need some advise on what would suit my needs (Default must be fast and look good) I travel from Featherston to Wellington for work but want something thing that will do the trip and be pretty bulit proof.
So if any suggestions are out there please let me know

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Ask for your wifes opinion before buying anything and let her think she picked out the bike you finally end up getting. It'll be happy days.