If you had $6,000 to spend on a bike?

**Smifffy** · 4th September 2013, 22:23

Originally Posted by mossy1200

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=630305868

10 negs is a bit too many to be buying a vehicle from imo...

Plus all caps post hints at other unresolved personality issues..

**mossy1200** · 4th September 2013, 22:32

Originally Posted by Smifffy

10 negs is a bit too many to be buying a vehicle from imo...

10 is a good amount. Shows hes a Jack the Lad.

Originally Posted by Smifffy

Plus all caps post hints at other unresolved personality issues..

NOT SURE WHAT YOUR ON ABOUT.

**Smifffy** · 4th September 2013, 22:40

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-634717395.htm

**EJK** · 4th September 2013, 22:41

Originally Posted by Smifffy

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-634717395.htm

He can buy three of em. When one breaks down in two weeks, don't bother fixing it. Just ride another one!

**Smifffy** · 4th September 2013, 22:49

Originally Posted by EJK

He can buy three of em. When one breaks down in two weeks, don't bother fixing it. Just ride another one!

Or just the one, and invest the change for when he finishes studies...

Hookers & blow would be ideal investments, and he could use a little for frivolous indulgences.

**Smifffy** · 4th September 2013, 22:57

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-633594114.htm

Maybe better than a GN and still under budget?

**Gremlin** · 4th September 2013, 23:01

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Interesting comment. In the 42,000km I've had my thou I've not had a single reliability issue with it.

Different league to be honest.

My Hornet has 115k, one mate has done around 100k I think, another mates has 150k, and the top miler I know is Warr's, at 230k ish, but he's done some work on it's gears and stuff... Salesman agrees with me, we've actually got no idea how long they last, as we don't know any that have failed.

Detuned sportsbike engine was a great idea

City work is harder than top gear country running... mine has barely left the city since it had 26k on the clock.

**ducatilover** · 4th September 2013, 23:10

If you're set on a 600 the Zukis are the best buying at the moment.
Otherwise I'd go with a 636, or a 6RR (if you can find one for that money) the 06 6RR had radial brakes, better suspenders, forged pistons and a cassette gearbox, which of course is useful on the road. Some 6RR models had an adjustable swing arm pivot, not sure if the '06 does (can confirm next week, have one coming in to the workshop) and they're a very nice bike to ride.

'05 onwards R6, I personally like the '05 model best, the '06 was the newer spastic revvy one which is lacking in normal power, even by 600 standards. The '05 was (IIRC the year they went to USD forks.

'05-6 cbr6, lovely bikes in the real world. People will tell you they are boring, but they're the nicest to ride IMO of the 600s in that era.

But, you'll get a newer, better 'zuki for the same dosh.

Orrrrrr, find a nice GSX-R750

**willytheekid** · 5th September 2013, 08:18

Why a 6 hundy?...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-633708464.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-630433216.htm

cheaper to run, cheaper to insure, cheaper to rego and just soooo V4 cool

and you get alot of change left over for some kickarse gear

**tigertim20** · 5th September 2013, 12:41

Originally Posted by willytheekid

Why a 6 hundy?...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-633708464.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-630433216.htm

cheaper to run, cheaper to insure, cheaper to rego and just soooo V4 cool

and you get alot of change left over for some kickarse gear

and theyve both just had new regulators fitted. hmmm . . .

**Vinz0r** · 5th September 2013, 12:57

Found this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=635043700
Looks alright, but I'd reeeeally rather a K4/K5 GSXR for a little bit more cash, nothing currently availability for <$6k though.

**Vinz0r** · 5th September 2013, 12:59

I did consider a VFR400, but I'm keen to give fuel injection a go. Last 3 bikes have been carbed, and while it was fun tinkering with them, it did take up a bit of time.

**Smifffy** · 5th September 2013, 13:15

Originally Posted by Vinz0r

Found this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=635043700
Looks alright, but I'd reeeeally rather a K4/K5 GSXR for a little bit more cash, nothing currently availability for <$6k though.

Looks like there could be some haggling room on that auction.

**The Reibz** · 5th September 2013, 13:47

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-633035115.htm
Same as mine. Would def purchase this. Confortable to ride and loose as hell when you want it to be

**onearmedbandit** · 5th September 2013, 16:41

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Different league to be honest.

My Hornet has 115k, one mate has done around 100k I think, another mates has 150k, and the top miler I know is Warr's, at 230k ish, but he's done some work on it's gears and stuff... Salesman agrees with me, we've actually got no idea how long they last, as we don't know any that have failed.

Detuned sportsbike engine was a great idea

City work is harder than top gear country running... mine has barely left the city since it had 26k on the clock.

Fair point. At 54k mines just a baby in comparison.