Throwing the question open to the unwashed masses - what do I buy?

**Unit:Me** · 13th November 2007, 19:44

Originally Posted by Jim2

His budget is $10K unit. You find me a $10k ZX14 and I'll stomp through Jrandom's steaming eviscerated entrails, cash in hand, to make sure it is mine.

Look there's such a thing as creative accounting, believe me, I know

and like I said, just give us a preference list not withstanding budget at this stage, but focus on type of bike, always worry about the bucks last I say, people will always find a way to stretch a bit (I encourage it, can you tell?

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**jafar** · 13th November 2007, 19:46

Originally Posted by Unit

Look there's such a thing as creative accounting, believe me, I know

and like I said, just give us a preference list not withstanding budget at this stage, but focus on type of bike, always worry about the bucks last I say, people will always find a way to stretch a bit (I encourage it, can you tell?

)

This will be interesting

**James Deuce** · 13th November 2007, 19:47

Not a reality for some of us I'm afraid.

**The Pastor** · 13th November 2007, 20:07

Or jrandom could just HTFU.

**jrandom** · 13th November 2007, 21:03

Originally Posted by renegade master

Or jrandom could just HTFU.

I've spent the last few months HTFUing on regular occasions for 800km days on the gixxers, and I'm over it. I want my riding to be 100% enjoyable, instead of having it be something that requires 'HTFU'.

And a list of bike preferences?

I'm just going to take it one bike at a time. I'll test ride a CB1300 this week.

Then I think I'll try an FZ1, a Hornet 900 and a Speed Triple back to back.

I'll wangle a decent thrash on each of the above along the usual Coatesville-Riverhead, Old North Rd test track, and report.

**Hitcher** · 13th November 2007, 21:06

Prediction: Out of that lot you'll prefer the FZ1 -- that's one model Mr Yamaha got really right. Try the old model Kawasaki Z1000 too if you can find one, although you will probably have to upgrade the seat for longer distances.

**jafar** · 13th November 2007, 21:16

Originally Posted by jrandom

I've spent the last few months HTFUing on regular occasions for 800km days on the gixxers, and I'm over it. I want my riding to be 100% enjoyable, instead of having it be something that requires 'HTFU'.

And a list of bike preferences?

I'm just going to take it one bike at a time. I'll test ride a CB1300 this week.

Then I think I'll try an FZ1, a Hornet 900 and a Speed Triple back to back.

I'll wangle a decent thrash on each of the above along the usual Coatesville-Riverhead, Old North Rd test track, and report.

Thats the idea , start @ the top & work your way down

**Qkkid** · 13th November 2007, 21:27

Originally Posted by jrandom

I've spent the last few months HTFUing on regular occasions for 800km days on the gixxers, and I'm over it. I want my riding to be 100% enjoyable, instead of having it be something that requires 'HTFU'.

And a list of bike preferences?

I'm just going to take it one bike at a time. I'll test ride a CB1300 this week.

Then I think I'll try an FZ1, a Hornet 900 and a Speed Triple back to back.

I'll wangle a decent thrash on each of the above along the usual Coatesville-Riverhead, Old North Rd test track, and report.

How about a VFR800

and to go with it instead of watching someone else steal our plate nick Dawns plate for a second time yourself

to go on the back of ya VFR800 ....INFACT....

BETTER still just steal her whole bike be alot easier

**jrandom** · 13th November 2007, 21:30

Originally Posted by Qkkid

How about a VFR800

and to go with it instead of watching someone else steal our plate nick Dawns plate for a second time yourself

to go on the back of ya VFR800 ....INFACT....

BETTER still just steal her whole bike be alot easier

Saiight dude I have a perfectly good personalised plate of my own these days.

'5QUID'.

(No, really.)

And I still owe youse fullas for that plate debacle, I'll be at the ATNR this week, so catch you then.

**Qkkid** · 13th November 2007, 21:37

Seriously Dawn loves the V tec and itsa a more upright position thats why she likes it. Wheneva im sure we will catch up sometime matey

**James Deuce** · 13th November 2007, 21:39

Originally Posted by Qkkid

Seriously Dawn loves the V tec .

That's the first time I've ever seen that written down.

I may have to try one.

**AllanB** · 13th November 2007, 21:55

$10k budget

$11k = brand spanking new Hornet 900 (919), 2 year warranty, and your legs will be fine! Plus its a Honda so it will go forever......

There's a few year old ones at dealers etc cheaper will the balance of the warranty leaving $ for bling....

CB1300 - $13500 weighs 30 odd kg more than the Hornet & very average fuel economy, solid tourer though.

SV1000S - $12500 & your legs will hate you..... plus the TL looked better......

Speed tripple - not a chance at 10k

Might get a jap import Ducati but the SV would be a better buy as a V-twin.

Me - I'd get the HORNET - funny that!

**skelstar** · 13th November 2007, 22:42

Only get the Hornet if you're going to put money into the susspension. Theres a $0 exhaust mod that will make it sound better than any commercial can that I've heard on a Hornet.

Great motor though, and with the right bars you'll do 230km non-stop stretches easy.

**AllanB** · 14th November 2007, 09:28

I heard a lot of chatter about the Hornet suspension before purchasing - honestly I find it AOK for street riding and its a hoot around the hills, heaps better than the 1200ss I had previously. Mind you I'm only 73kg. The 05 on models come with adjustable damping front and rear (previous ones preload only) and this improved a lot of the complaints. SV's are the same, CB1300's XJR's all budget related suspenders, you don't get top units for the prices these bikes retail at. Cheapest Hornets, SV's and 1300 on the planet - check out what Aussie and England pay!

I'd be keen to ride a Olins kitted one just to see if it was worth the $2k plus difference for road riding.