New bike, woes of finding a 'me' bike. I want help

**zeocen** · 5th February 2008, 07:45

Well, I have had a broken collar bone for the past few weeks.. I was holding off test riding until I was 100% confident to test ride a bike without the thought that I may not handle some of them and drop them :P

But it is never wrong to cover all your bases, I'll definitely test ride them all and compare twin to il4 but for now I'm just seeing what the masses think is a great all rounder bike and where to *not* get stung again.

Thanks for all the replies guys, it has definitely given me a lot more to consider!! Keep them coming if you know anyone who is selling a nice reliable bike and know they won't be lemons hehe

**zeocen** · 5th February 2008, 07:51

Originally Posted by yod

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...tm?key=1347989

how bout a triple? two of my mates have them and they are superb machines

I have always loved the Triumph Sprint, the Daytona isn't far behind.. Do they have oil troubles like I've heard of? I didn't really consider them because I didn't think I would get one for the price range I'm looking at.

**avgas** · 5th February 2008, 08:06

depending what year you want to buy i would consider new:
er6n
gt650
XJR1300
GSF600
Old:
Katana 600/750
ZXR6
Bandit

**Maki** · 5th February 2008, 14:40

Originally Posted by zeocen

This is where it goes pear shaped, I bought the ZZR600 privately from Trademe, had a look at it and rode it, it all seemed fine, the seller was a wealthy scotsman who seemed very genuine, he even drove me down to the local shop to do change of ownership etc.. all in all very helpful.

The lesson here? Never ever buy anything from wealthy scotsmen. How do you think they got wealthy?

**HornetBoy** · 5th February 2008, 14:57

Mate +1 for the cb919's go for a ride on one of them ,used to own one and they are awesomely fast ,stick a pipe on and they sound equally good 2

(although take into account that you will need to buy two pipes which can cost ya over 1.2k

)

they can go like the clappers and in the twisties they seem to shine,can easily do 2up and carry lots of luggage too.

ps Black looks the best

**HenryDorsetCase** · 5th February 2008, 15:11

buy my Hornet 900 if you want. great bike but its time for a change of direction for me.

**Wheeliemonsta** · 5th February 2008, 15:59

Gidday Zeocen

Sorry to hear your tail of woe re the ZZR 600, they are generally a fantastically reliable bike...

Is it not an option for you to keep the bike and get some of the effort you've put into it, back out...?

Anywhooo...

Below is a link to a friends Z 750, he's owned it since new, it's been well ridden but well looked after also - it's definately worth a look & I know for a fact the price is negotiable, you'd be gettin a shit load of bike for the money

He's had quite a bit of interest in the bike, but there one of Kawasakis "Love it or hate it shapes", it has to be said

Reason for sale is simple - he's bought an 08 model

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...htm?key=616586

If nothing else, give it a bit of thought

Cheers

**mxracer_nz** · 5th February 2008, 16:12

ill have an 06 gsxr600 4K $11000ono, 05 gsxr750 20K $10500ono, and a 05 cbr1000 15K $11000 for sale soon, can arange finance, no lemons here

**HornetBoy** · 5th February 2008, 16:17

Originally Posted by mxracer_nz

ill have an 06 gsxr600 4K $11000ono, 05 gsxr750 20K $10500ono, and a 05 cbr1000 15K $11000 for sale soon, can arange finance, no lemons here

holy crap ,you own all them ? wouldn't mind your job lol

**zeocen** · 6th February 2008, 11:19

Originally Posted by mxracer_nz

ill have an 06 gsxr600 4K $11000ono, 05 gsxr750 20K $10500ono, and a 05 cbr1000 15K $11000 for sale soon, can arange finance, no lemons here

Nice man, can I ask what they are from? Or are you just *that* lucky! hehe

**zeocen** · 10th February 2008, 16:04

Well, a busy weekend.. looked at a few bikes, test rode some also.

I had a look at a Ducati ST4s, took it for a ride, it really wasn't me. A good bike but the tall gearing and clunking and knocking of the dry clutch didn't scream 'daily commuter and sport tourer' to me, it would probably be a waste of a bike.

I've weighed it down to a few bikes, the ER6F is still staying strong as number one but I'm still reserving judgement until either Mt Eden or East City get one in for me to ride. I was eying up the VTR1000, but in the end decided it wasn't me, I'm veeeery partial to the Blackbird, but it would be somewhere around '02 to get it at a price I can afford.

I'm also very keen on a second hand 636 or maybe a zx6r (or rr, which ever is the 600 one, damn rrrrrr's). I'm also not ruling out a 2000 - 2004ish ZX-10 either, infact that would be a dream bike.. I seem to just ooze into them.

So if there is anyone out there with considerable proof that their 2000+ zx6/10s, blackbirds or even VFR800s haven't been raped and bouncing off the rev limiter, within $10,000 - $11,000 and are looking to part with it any time soon, flick me a pm!

Otherwise, the ER6F looks to be the most practical and sensible option.. I just don't know how long it will be until I want a beefier bike for holding more luggage and having more fancy pretty dials and doodackies (lets face it, 2008 and two analogue dials without even a freaking fuel gauge, that is pathetic kawasaki

).

Also suggestions on a bike someone may think I would like, naked or faired (naked needs a veeery good reason to make me want it), don't be shy, I want to be 100% right in this purchase, and maybe I can stop typing so many things in brackets (fuck you), shut up, (you shut up).

**AllanB** · 10th February 2008, 16:22

If you are looking at a new ER6, or anything second hand at or over $11k - STOP NOW - go straight to your HONDA dealer and test ride a 919 Hornet. $11k NEW, 2 year warranty etc.

Want pipes for them get on to Ebay and there are a couple of big shops selling many brands of slip-ons for the Hornets - eg a pair of Yoshi's will be under NZ$800 landed! (twice than if you order from a NZ dealer).

Or - there is a second hander going here, piped, new tyres and low kms.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=66602

Personally I like them in Black - but I may be a bit biased.

**zeocen** · 10th February 2008, 16:29

Like I said, you're going to have to really convince me to go for a naked bike. I'm not keen on the hornets front end, nor am I keen on spending even more money to buy a screen etc to suit my demands for wind resistance.

Yes, they would be the ideal bike at a great price and with decent pipes they sound bloody great. But they just don't cater to my needs as a sports bike with a tours edge. If you want to prove me wrong be my guest! A reliable Honda is definitely tempting (hence the VFR and Blackbird.

**zeocen** · 10th February 2008, 17:56

I'm eyeing up this little beast at the moment from Botany Honda: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...htm?key=835109 Going to go in for a test ride tomorrow.. hopefully it pleases me more than the Ducati did! Looks like a nice solid wind breaker that comes with some serious luggage!

**AllanB** · 10th February 2008, 18:36

CBR11 or ER6F? hmm interesting - worlds apart those two! Ones a ultra high performance sports tourer, the other a sport commuter.

Try the 1100, I think you will like.

The thing with the litre bikes is power wise around town etc they are absolutely fine (as long as you are easy on the wrist

) - you may never get out of third but all those other gears are for the open road.