Why is choosing yer next bike so bloody hard?

**skelstar** · 25th May 2006, 11:15

What about a 2yr old Blackbird? Bloody comfortable, can really boogie in a straightline...good for a big bloke and passenger. Will have the same handling issues as your mates XJR in the twisty stuff (or CB1300).

**Bytor** · 25th May 2006, 11:26

same handling issues as your mates XJR in the twisty stuff (or CB1300).[/QUOTE] that's why they always arrive last!! The CB13OO is supposed to handle a lot better.

Will not be taking pillions and all the Blackbird's that I've seen have huge mileages

**Blackbird** · 25th May 2006, 11:28

Originally Posted by skelstar

What about a 2yr old Blackbird? Bloody comfortable, can really boogie in a straightline...good for a big bloke and passenger. Will have the same handling issues as your mates XJR in the twisty stuff (or CB1300).

Ahhh.... a good choice but just to qualify your twisty stuff commment, a 6mm ride height spacer under the rear shock dramatically improves turn-in. You can go as high as 12 mm but this height is only really suitable for track days unless you want to risk the odd really good tank-slapper

BTW, Blackbirds are good for over 150000 MILES without significant engine work

**mynameis** · 25th May 2006, 11:28

**The Stranger:Me** · 25th May 2006, 11:32

Originally Posted by NZ-ZX

same handling issues as your mates XJR in the twisty stuff (or CB1300).

that's why they always arrive last!! The CB13OO is supposed to handle a lot better.

Will not be taking pillions and all the Blackbird's that I've seen have huge mileages[/QUOTE]

Here is the answer to all your problems.

**timorang** · 25th May 2006, 11:33

Many of us feel your pain! My criteria were almost identical to yours (not having quite the same physical presence as you) and I stuck to the jappa's getting the choice down to a 1200 Bandit, 900 Hornet, and SV1000. I bought the Hornet for several reasons, and having had it for nearly a year now I am very pleased with the decision. Did 1500kms with a mate (SV1000) two weekends ago an we swapped bikes for a leg or two and I thoroughly enjoyed the more agressive and loud SV, but was pleased to remount the Hornet. He was genuinely impressed with the Hornet and was keener than me to swap bikes again.
They are all good, and differ in many ways, so go and ride them and you will find one that will feel more right. My Hornet is black, and I have added aftermarket cans, a carbon fibre look belly pan, small screen and different bar ends. I think it looks and sounds great - certainly better than standard at modest extra cost.

**Two Smoker** · 25th May 2006, 11:37

Kwaka Z thou....

**timorang** · 25th May 2006, 11:38

Originally Posted by CaN

that's why they always arrive last!! The CB13OO is supposed to handle a lot better.

Will not be taking pillions and all the Blackbird's that I've seen have huge mileages

Here is the answer to all your problems.[/QUOTE]

Oh yeah baby. too nice!

**HenryDorsetCase** · 25th May 2006, 11:51

Triumph Scrambler.

sex on wheels.

**iwilde** · 25th May 2006, 12:05

If you're keen you can check out my bike, I want to upgrade to a GSXR1000K6

**Bytor** · 25th May 2006, 12:16

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

Triumph Scrambler.

sex on wheels.

Not my kind of sex

**Bytor** · 25th May 2006, 12:17

Originally Posted by Two Smoker

Kwaka Z thou....

Hmmm Mt Eden have one at $11.5K I think - anyone know about it? Might have a look at lunch

**Bytor** · 25th May 2006, 12:19

Originally Posted by iwilde

If you're keen you can check out my bike, I want to upgrade to a GSXR1000K6

Cheers, but the C2 is the older version isn't it? Would look at an 01/02 the last ones b4 the ZX10 came out. Correct me if I'm wrong though.

**iwilde** · 25th May 2006, 12:24

Its a 99 with about 6600miles

**Motig** · 25th May 2006, 13:42

For Gods Sake - DONT. Once you decide on a bike and buy it what will you do on rainy days/cold days/shitty days/cant think what to do days. No more endless research every other day deciding you've found the ultimate machine only to change your mind etc etc. At least thats what I found. Lifes actually quite boring now the big bike hunts over

and I'm not even aloud it inside!

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