Trying again. Serious advice please.

[Stevo]

Being a (only slightly) biased Honda man I would say the Hornet but if ya could get the VFR for 6g or thereabouts then grab it. Failing that have a look around dealers for similar bikes to take for a test ride, ie process of elimination for the bikes you like least.

[aff-man]

Good Stuff mate thanks.

Trying to stay away from high mileage stuff, though I will ring about that CBR.

Teflon - cheers.

There were 2 other cbr's on there. One was a black and red 98 and the other was the same red/white/blue but it was a 95. Heard they go pretty good. If i hads the cash she would be my choice (or a zx6 but they are pretty rare)

[gsxr750]

Oh mate, you're leaving yourself wide open here!

Wouldn't be tha same Bandit that tootled past as the tow truck was picking your raggarty arse broken shit up was it?

*ducks and runs*

Bike don't make rider. hate to say this as i'd go for the bandit but for comfit and a good package have to say the VFR (few more cc's always helps)
Nick

[James Deuce]

Bike don't make rider. hate to say this as i'd go for the bandit but for comfit and a good package have to say the VFR (few more cc's always helps)
Nick

I'm aware of that, but a TRX beating a Bandit (even a 600 ) in a straight line drag? Either that thing was running on three cylinders or the guy wasn't trying as hard as he looked.

[sedge]

There's a nice black blade went up on trademe today 39ks 7.5k ono... MMMmmm

Bandits are really really bizzare bikes... don't do it ... you sit on them all up in the air like some old codger , it's one step from there to a leather helmet and flying goggles...

Also, it only takes some smug shit to say that it should have arse before it's name to really make your day. You know... Suzuki 'Arse' Bandit... Suzuki 'Anal' Intruder... Suzuki 'unprotected' ButtSex (to be released next year, heh heh )... I guess if you're man enough to handle the constant ribbing then it's cool to have a Bandit.

Ah, what do I know ? Nowt...

There's a nice looking naked RF600 on trademe... Step up from a Bandit...

Um... Out of your list I'd get the VFR or the YZF... If you like the TRXs why not look at TDMs ? Not the same look, but a crap load comfier and more practical (cheaper too)...

But if it's for weekend fun, get the YZF...

Cheers Jim,

Sedge. (I know nothing.... nothing)

[riffer]

I've spoken to you about this today, and my feelings are still the same.

I'm trying to put myself in your shoes, rather than mine, as I'd pick the YZF over the others without blinking.

For everything that you want to do, and bearing in mind you want something that will last you for at least two years, you would definitely be best to go for the VFR.

The Bandit will need to be revved to get anywhere at a decent speed, the TRX is of course, lovely, but you will have those god-awful spongy forks to deal to, and, as you pointed out to me today, you don't know if it has the original pipes with it also. The Hornet - too expensive if you don't like the suspension, which you've mentioned, and the GSXF is too expensive.

Which leaves the VFR and the YZF.

VFR looks good, but as a private sale, you never know what you are getting.

The YZF sounds awesome, but can you handle the seat and the high pegs.

If it was for me, I'd say YZF, but you want to tour and I don't know if you can handle the pegs and seat.

Much as I hate to say it, go for the VFR. Of course, if you get the YZF, I'd love to have a go on it

[manuboy]

Only ever heard good things about the Vfr - about as bulletproof as a bike can get. Cosy. Might have bland power delivery, but at least there is some sort of power to deliver... i reckon they look alright as well. And if you don't like it in a years time they're probably pretty easy to flick on?

[gsxr750]

There's a nice looking naked RF600 on trademe... Step up from a Bandit...

Um... Out of your list I'd get the VFR or the YZF... If you like the TRXs why not look at TDMs ? Not the same look, but a crap load comfier and more practical (cheaper too)...


Cheers Jim,

don't do the RF, intrinsently shit bikes (heavy and poor suspension) but you like the yam twin and you can find one a TDM's a good package. bit more upright (trailbikie) than "I" like but might be the thing for you knee's.
Nick

[Kickaha]

That's a nice idea, but half those bikes are private sales so no test ride. Of the dealer ones one is in Christchurch.

.

The YZF at TP's is less than 100m from work,I'll be only to happy to test ride it for you

[Redstar]

I your knees are stuffed as you say then fit them with some sliders and finish them off! or do what I did and consider an RF900 Suzuki its good for me!

[James Deuce]

The YZF at TP's is less than 100m from work,I'll be only to happy to test ride it for you

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".

[James Deuce]

Ooo - lots of good stuff.

Thanks very much chaps.

[sedge]

Ow... I was just beaten to death by a bunch of angry Bandit and Intruder owners... Heh heh...

Like I said, I know nothing... everyone likes different bikes, you're gonna have to go and test ride 'em all ... Tell the Mrs you're going on a long long holiday, but when you get get back you'll be very very happy and will repaint the house or something.

Sedge.

[James Deuce]

Sorry Sedge - didn't mean to get you into trouble.

The TDM 850 is truly horrible. Really soft suspensions and the engine has a different firing order to the TRX, which just ruins it (I've tried one). The TDM 900 is nice (same firing order, slightly more HP, way more torque) but out of my price range.

[Stevo]

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