Are you happy with your bike?

**Motu** · 15th November 2004, 21:08

Only one choice - but all of my bikes are perfect for the way I ride them,and yet I've still got a lot of exploring to do with each one,I certainly haven't found out all I need to know about them.

**WINJA** · 15th November 2004, 21:24

MY BIKES OK BUT I REALLY WANT A THE NEW ZX10 AFTER RIDING IT IN THE WEEKEND

**Stevo** · 15th November 2004, 21:50

Read this ad.......... and then read the questions to the seller at the bottom of the page.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-18432039.htm

Hmmmmmmm. I cannot get the link to work so you may have to copy and paste this. I really should not laugh at others misfortunes, but with this bike enthusiast, I was laughing so hard and loud I woke the Mrs up.

**Slim** · 15th November 2004, 22:11

I actually fall between the first two options. My CBR6 is perfect for me, but after 6 years, it's time for a new one & the Daytona really rocks my boat, so I voted for the "time for a new one" option.

**Stevo** · 15th November 2004, 22:22

How much you selling the 600 for then? I would be interested..........
Am I jumping the gun here? Really need to get off the Yamaha. A Honda is very appealing..........

**SPman** · 15th November 2004, 22:28

I used to like mine but I've gone right off it lately - its a POS - I want something else. Thats me, never satisfied!

**avgas** · 15th November 2004, 22:31

Swapped it for my car i bought (hey i broke my leg and got a fright)

But now i got it i kinda like it - its not like any 400 ive ever ridden...it actually goes really fast, and sound beuti wif dat Laser can.
But now the old man wants it as a race bike - but if he want its he'll have to swap his 955i for it or no deal

**Mr Skid** · 16th November 2004, 01:20

I liked my bike until I made the mistake of sitting on two bikes that I can't afford to buy at the weekend, then I realised how horrid the peg - seat dimentions are on my bike, courtesy of an extremely low seat.

I've explored all possible options , such as ridding sitting on the tank, feet on the pillion pegs, sitting on the pillion seat, dragging feet on the ground and it' still a little uncomfortable over long distances.

Anybody want to swap a set of Metzler tyres of your choice for a 600?

**Bonez** · 16th November 2004, 05:39

Well I've owned two since '86 so must be happy with them.

**Bonez** · 16th November 2004, 05:55

Originally Posted by avgas

But now the old man wants it as a race bike - but if he want its he'll have to swap his 955i for it or no deal

Fair trade by the sounds of it

**Sniper** · 16th November 2004, 06:14

Originally Posted by Stevo

Read this ad.......... and then read the questions to the seller at the bottom of the page.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-18432039.htm

Hmmmmmmm. I cannot get the link to work so you may have to copy and paste this. I really should not laugh at others misfortunes, but with this bike enthusiast, I was laughing so hard and loud I woke the Mrs up.

I bet that bike with sell to another asain

But hell thats

Im happy with my CBR250, its fast when I need it to be, its reliable and its teaching me to ride all over again. Couldnt be happier I dont think, thats until I get a R1 in a couple of years

:spudwave:

**erik** · 16th November 2004, 07:06

Yes, it's perfect for the way I ride.

Nope, the pegs scrape, the springs in the forks are too soft (they bottom out when going over bumps, eg. driveway entrances, and the brakes could be better. But since it's the first bike I've ever owned and I've learned to ride on it, my riding style has probably developed to suit the bike. I know that if I hop on a zzr250 or cbr250r that it would take me a couple of weeks to get at least slightly comfortable with the different style.

It's OK, but it's time for a change.

I could almost say yes to this, but I can't afford to change bikes now, and I haven't got my full license yet either, so even if I could change, I'd be limited to another 250. Actually, the thought has been going through my head of maybe getting an fxr150 since I mostly just commute, and it's bound to be cheaper to maintain than the zeal.

No. I'll replace it when the new models appear.
I've got a bike to suit every mood.

Hahaha, I wish.

My bike isn't perfect, but it's still fun to ride. I like it.

**Antallica** · 16th November 2004, 07:10

Originally Posted by erik

Actually, the thought has been going through my head of maybe getting an fxr150 since I mostly just commute, and it's bound to be cheaper to maintain than the zeal.

I have the perfect machine for you my friend

I loves my Bandito!

**erik** · 16th November 2004, 07:13

Originally Posted by Antallica

I have the perfect machine for you my friend

I loves my Bandito!

It's still just a thought at the moment. But if I decide that's what I want to do, and you've still got the bike, I'll contact you.

**VivaVee** · 16th November 2004, 07:20

I'm a monogamist - the bike just suits me. Reliable with enough power to enter the fright zone and enough braking to exit it still breathing. I would swap it tomorrow for the slightly later model with fuel injection but keep those VFR800's away from me - too complex, too tubby and too expensive.