New motorbike soon

**metalhead** · 24th February 2010, 10:56

Originally Posted by motorbyclist

faired, naked or cruiser?

ive been thinking either a 400-600cc sports like bike like a zzr 400 or similar, or a 600-800 cruiser like maybe a 750 virago or 800 intruder
i wouldnt say no to a naked sports bike but it would have to be, above all things comfortable, one of the main reasons i like cruisers

**Pascal** · 24th February 2010, 11:12

Originally Posted by metalhead

ive been thinking either a 400-600cc sports like bike like a zzr 400 or similar, or a 600-800 cruiser like maybe a 750 virago or 800 intruder
i wouldnt say no to a naked sports bike but it would have to be, above all things comfortable, one of the main reasons i like cruisers

Considered a M50 or C50? Second hand they are going for "reasonable" prices and I personally like the look. But I do agree with other comments on here. Finance is sometimes a shitty thing to have around your neck, especially when you're younger. And consider the increased costs in tyres, rego, etc. as well.

**Slyer** · 24th February 2010, 11:21

Sounds like you are wanting a sports touring bike like the ZZR but bigger, good choice.
I wouldn't get a cruiser now, you've got plenty of time to go slow later in life.

**metalhead** · 24th February 2010, 20:11

i intend for my bike after this to be a harley or a triumph so i suppose it wouldnt be soo terrible to get a bigger zzr or something, are there any recomendations on sports tourers?

i have looked at the M50 and it does look good but i havnt seen any second hand

**retro asian** · 24th February 2010, 21:35

Originally Posted by Slyer

I wouldn't get a cruiser now, you've got plenty of time to go slow later in life.

I've seen Slyer's ride, a VL800 or M50 could beat it easily

**Slyer** · 24th February 2010, 22:15

Seen it before or after I replaced the engine and upgraded front and rear suspension and brakes?

**motorbyclist** · 25th February 2010, 10:41

and wheels... and chassis and fuel tank...

**KelvinAng** · 25th February 2010, 10:51

Originally Posted by metalhead

i have looked at the M50 and it does look good but i havnt seen any second hand

They're all over on Trade Me, mate. I have officially purchased one from a bloke by way of a signed sales agreement and me settling his debt with the finance company and paying him the balance of the sale price... and is supposed to collect the bike today after it has gone through a rego and wof renewal. Seller seems like a genuine nice bloke but one part of me can't help wondering if I may be scammed. Until the bike's finally rolled up in my driveway I better be on my toes.

Would an M50 be good for Auckland traffic splitting though?

**Slyer** · 25th February 2010, 11:36

Originally Posted by motorbyclist

and wheels... and chassis and fuel tank...

And levers and handlebars and switchblocks and radiator and thermostat and carbs and exhausts and brake caliper and master cylinders and battery and seat and....

**Real_Wolf** · 27th February 2010, 14:18

Originally Posted by Slyer

And levers and handlebars and switchblocks and radiator and thermostat and carbs and exhausts and brake caliper and master cylinders and battery and seat and....

Better to just say what hasn't been replaced.