New Bike Required?

**Paul in NZ** · 28th September 2004, 15:57

Right....

Lets just assume I've totally lost my mind.... I want to keep the Mk2 as I bloody love it... It's a REAL good bike......

But... 2 up touring?? Weeeell... We have done it but....... It needs abetter seat, pillion pegs are 2 high and...

So, if a penniless moron was to decide on a bike for two up work that would have to...

COMFORTABLE
Be easy to service
Stone Reliable
Cheap to run
Carry Luggage
Not be a Gold Wing or a Virago / Suzuki V twin cruiser thing

What would we buy? It should not be new 'cos I don't do new. I value reliable easy handling over power and could not give a rats arse about fashion.

My list is so far.

BMW

K100
K75
GS80
GS100

Suzuki

VS800
Bandit 1200
RF900

Yamaha

FJ1200

Paul N

**Krayy** · 28th September 2004, 16:00

How about a Kwaka Vulcan?

Live long and prosper. Shazbat!

**James Deuce** · 28th September 2004, 16:02

Bandit 1200 definitely.

**StoneChucker** · 28th September 2004, 16:05

What about a Yamaha FZ1, possibly '03? They have a really comfortable and long seat, and they have plenty of power if you ever need any. They seem to handle quite well, however I've only ever ridden one once.

**James Deuce** · 28th September 2004, 16:21

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

What about a Yamaha FZ1, possibly '03? They have a really comfortable and long seat, and they have plenty of power if you ever need any. They seem to handle quite well, however I've only ever ridden one once.

He said, and I quote, "penniless moron", so an 03 FZ1 is probably a bit too dear.

**kerryg** · 28th September 2004, 16:25

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Right....

Lets just assume I've totally lost my mind.... I want to keep the Mk2 as I bloody love it... It's a REAL good bike......

But... 2 up touring?? Weeeell... We have done it but....... It needs abetter seat, pillion pegs are 2 high and...

So, if a penniless moron was to decide on a bike for two up work that would have to...

COMFORTABLE
Be easy to service
Stone Reliable
Cheap to run
Carry Luggage
Not be a Gold Wing or a Virago / Suzuki V twin cruiser thing

What would we buy? It should not be new 'cos I don't do new. I value reliable easy handling over power and could not give a rats arse about fashion.

My list is so far.

BMW

K100
K75
GS80
GS100

Suzuki

VS800
Bandit 1200
RF900

Yamaha

FJ1200

Paul N

If you wanted to consider going nekkid there's a few worth a look (can always bung a little Givi flyscreen on) like the XJR1200/1300, GSX1200, ZXR1200, etc all of which have got good ergonomics for touring....

Wot about a GSX1100F (the one with the fairing and the electric screen) which are a lot of bike for little money and got the gorgeous big oil and air cooled donk....

Or a ST2 (great tourer)...or a VFR750/800...or...then there's the...

**Cajun** · 28th September 2004, 16:29

Originally Posted by Krayy

How about a Kwaka Vulcan?

Live long and prosper. Shazbat!

as long as you don't get a kawaka vulcan 1500d1-3 there motors have problems

bandit 1200 are awsome bike you can pick up an older model dirt cheap, have plenty of power, you can fit hard bags to them(we have givi hard bags fitted to our bandit 600) parts are time a dozen.

Rf900 good bikes but far over priced, since you could buy them brand new in 98 for like $9000 people still want $9000 even more of them, which is silly since its a suzuki slap together from parts bin(shut up you honda rides thats not what all suzukis are like, just some dc:< )

bmw i donno know shit about and don't want to

fj1200 are good bikes, starting to get a little long in the teeth i would believe, but if ya can pick one up for good price be great but i would go something along bandit/rf lines for that bit more sporty feel

**Paul in NZ** · 28th September 2004, 16:31

Guys guys...

This is going to be a third bike that get rolled out on rare occasions when Vicki and I want to go for a bimble for a couple of weeks. It's got to be CHEAP!!!!!!

Otherwise i'd buy a Moto Guzzi Cali or some such...

CHEAP as in sub 8K

Sub 5 is better

**Cajun** · 28th September 2004, 16:31

Originally Posted by kerryg

If you wanted to consider going nekkid there's a few worth a look (can always bung a little Givi flyscreen on) like the XJR1200/1300, GSX1200, ZXR1200, etc all of which have got good ergonomics for touring....

Wot about a GSX1100F (the one with the fairing and the electric screen) which are a lot of bike for little money and got the gorgeous big oil and air cooled donk....

Or a ST2 (great tourer)...or a VFR750/800...or...then there's the...

you missed out gsxr1100 there kerry, i sure you got another one spare there somewhere

**Blakamin** · 28th September 2004, 16:36

are BM's reliable?
if so, i reckon one would not look out of place in the 'NZ Garage!

**Cajun** · 28th September 2004, 16:44

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Guys guys...

This is going to be a third bike that get rolled out on rare occasions when Vicki and I want to go for a bimble for a couple of weeks. It's got to be CHEAP!!!!!!

Otherwise i'd buy a Moto Guzzi Cali or some such...

CHEAP as in sub 8K

Sub 5 is better

Paul a bandit 1200 should be fine then be able to find of those under that price,

**kerryg** · 28th September 2004, 16:46

Originally Posted by Cajun

you missed out gsxr1100 there kerry, i sure you got another one spare there somewhere

Hmmmm, as a matter of fact, now that you mention it........

**Cajun** · 28th September 2004, 16:48

Originally Posted by kerryg

Hmmmm, as a matter of fact, now that you mention it........

hahahahha

**kerryg** · 28th September 2004, 16:50

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Guys guys...

This is going to be a third bike that get rolled out on rare occasions when Vicki and I want to go for a bimble for a couple of weeks. It's got to be CHEAP!!!!!!

Otherwise i'd buy a Moto Guzzi Cali or some such...

CHEAP as in sub 8K

Sub 5 is better

You should seriously look at a GSX1100F I reckon. I've seen them selling at under $5k on TradeMe. An earlier FJ1200 should be within that range as well if you shop around privately.