Trying again. Serious advice please.

[James Deuce]

Shyte!
Don't do that!
Every nice day that comes your way you will be cursing that you have to paint "the damn house" rather than be out riding.
Hope you have a brick house, then there is not nearly as much painting involved

Guess what - I have a brick house - ROCK ON!

[Mooch]

Jim2 ,

First choice would be the twin and reckon the sound makes up for the sore knees. Of all the sports bikes you've owned in the past I reckon your very happest on this . (Or maybe RC 30 ?).

Second otherwise , the gsxf 750 , Cheap to run (Ang has done 30k with near no costs on the 600 verson), easy to ride long km's , holds tonnes of luggage.Low center of gravety .Only downside is slowish cornering.

Otherwise , an early 90's 900 ss ...... But I could be biased here .
Mooch

[aff-man]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-20175448.htm

*Starts smacking lips* hehehehe. Yeh i saw that naked RF but imagine the wind sheesh. As i said if you can find a late 90's zx6r they are mean machines (just ask CK and i was the one trying to keep up hahahaha) but real as all feck.
Bit high milage but http://www.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDe...as=bikepointnz
or if you can stretch them purse strings http://www.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDe...as=bikepointnz they are weapons

[James Deuce]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-20175448.htm

*Starts smacking lips* hehehehe. Yeh i saw that naked RF but imagine the wind sheesh. As i said if you can find a late 90's zx6r they are mean machines (just ask CK and i was the one trying to keep up hahahaha) but real as all feck.
Bit high milage but http://www.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDe...as=bikepointnz
or if you can stretch them purse strings http://www.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDe...as=bikepointnz they are weapons

All too old and high mileage dude - remember I am on a budget and couldn't afford to run an 851

I definitely cannot stretch the budget.

[Kickaha]

I was actually going to suggest that

I was also going to ask for somewhere to stay for a night if it ends up being "the one".

Not a problem got a couple of spare bed,one even has some sheets on it, I also offer a pickup service from the airport

I'll wander over tomorrow and have a look over it.

[gav]

I'm possibly going to be at Trevor Pierces tomorrow, too. Will have a look at the YZF for you, hope it looks better than in the photo, looks like a shocking repaint to me......
Guess it really depends what you want, fairing or naked, multi or twin. If you could get the TRX for say $5 ish, have to be a winner. If the Hornet is you, I'd look at that 98 CBR600, do everything the Hornet will with better suspension and more power! Or the 93 VFR750, low enough kms, bullet proof motor, hasnt frosty got a black one for sale?

[James Deuce]

I'm possibly going to be at Trevor Pierces tomorrow, too. Will have a look at the YZF for you, hope it looks better than in the photo, looks like a shocking repaint to me......
Guess it really depends what you want, fairing or naked, multi or twin. If you could get the TRX for say $5 ish, have to be a winner. If the Hornet is you, I'd look at that 98 CBR600, do everything the Hornet will with better suspension and more power! Or the 93 VFR750, low enough kms, bullet proof motor, hasnt frosty got a black one for sale?

That's standard colours mate At least I'll stand out at the gay bar... doh another secret sprung.

The VFR I'm looking at is a minter. Frosty's going to have a look for me.

[2_SL0]

Wel Im no expert, but my gut vote is still the Hornet. (Damn good bike) But if you have probs with knees. Then to me that actually points you more at the Hornet, Bandit or TRX for sitting position. I would strongly recommend you go and sit on them all and see what feels most comfortable or similar to your TRX. (Well obviously the TRX will.) The safe bet is going to be TRX from a comfort point of view, but if you want something different then the Bandit or Hornet. Take the Hornet for a good ride.

[Teflon]

Pick up a yoshi GSXR11 (96) around your price range.

Think they restricted in the carbs or came out with smaller carbs.

I'm sure you know all about them, bullet proof motors etc.

Still love them.

[stevedee]

What about , I know you are going to hate the suggestion, a SV650?

[gav]

Always liked these
GPZ900

Its a 93 model only 18000km !!! under $5K !!!!
Its got the upgraded wheel sizes and brakes, think you can still buy them brand new in Japan.
Pretend your Tom Cruise out of Top Gun, too cool

[James Deuce]

What about , I know you are going to hate the suggestion, a SV650?

Too expensive for a good one.

Don't mind them at all.

[Blakamin]

That's standard colours mate At least I'll stand out at the gay bar... doh another secret sprung.

It WAS you running around the corner when I delivered the karaoke to "the pound" last thursday......


Something about the VFR... the fairing looks heaps nicer from the side than the YZF....
YZF has a "too-big" space around the bars and too "upright" in the blade area...


just my opinion... go the VFR (has a bit of Paso to it, and ya said you liked them)

[James Deuce]

Always liked these
GPZ900

Its a 93 model only 18000km !!! under $5K !!!!
Its got the upgraded wheel sizes and brakes, think you can still buy them brand new in Japan.
Pretend your Tom Cruise out of Top Gun, too cool

Too fat.

Ridden one and it steers like a supermarket trolley compared to anything designed after 1987.

Thanks anyway though.

[Eddieb]

Go the VFR or YZF.

You know you like the TRX, but will get annoyed at the knee thing, especially after another two years of 'maturing'.

Bandits are good bikes, but not inspiring/exciting enough for you, probably will also lack a bit in the standard suspension for your riding. Very tunable as said but not in your price range.

Don't know much about YZF's but they got lowest ratings in tests I've read in their day, mainly cause of slightly lower speeds and average tyres from the factory I think compared to other bikes of the time.

I've done serious km's at serious speeds on the front and back of various model VFR's all over europe and have nothing but respect for one ridden properly, not GSXR territory but solid handling and a lot more capable than you might think. Plus as you know the V4 sounds great when wound up.

Hmm, a few more than 2 cents.