First Big Bike, Decisions help!!

[Jordysport]

Ok, well i passed my A2 Restricted license on Wednesday after 4 days of trainin :) and now i am looking to get a bike, i would like something around 70hp untrestricted but of cvourse it would have to be restricted, and as its a first big bike something thats not too heavy on the wrists as i would be doing alot of touring on it but still l want the looks and performacne

First thing that came to mind was a SV650 K3

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd339/Jordysportracing/2009_08_26_bikepics-1765077-800.jpg

Any ideas on other bikes??

[Tontsy]

just a thought, when i mentioned about the R6, but the positioning is too much, fit High Rise Bars, so you can sit upride, and then still have the power behind you.

my mate had a set on his Blade when he did his back in.
170+ sitting bolt upright isnt nice though!

[SAM-S44MDS-]

just a thought, when i mentioned about the R6, but the positioning is too much, fit High Rise Bars, so you can sit upride, and then still have the power behind you.

my mate had a set on his Blade when he did his back in.
170+ sitting bolt upright isnt nice though!

I was just about to say it isnt very nice sat up when the throttle is open :panic:

R6 is a good choice though, gsxr600 K5 is also a great bike :y:

[parry121]

Gsx-r ftw

[webby]

hmm a zzr600? mine was great and when you get to be a more competent biker they are more than capable of throwing down and dragging some knees.
if your going to be doing some touring i'd go for a faired bike as they do make a fair difference on a journey.

im due a bike this year much to everyones dislike but i love them so much. tonts and i will show you how to spark.

[Tontsy]

hmm a zzr600? mine was great and when you get to be a more competent biker they are more than capable of throwing down and dragging some knees.
if your going to be doing some touring i'd go for a faired bike as they do make a fair difference on a journey.

im due a bike this year much to everyones dislike but i love them so much. tonts and i will show you how to spark.

HERO!!!

[Cammy]

Honestly, SV's are crap, ridden one and cant say there special, they depreciate quick aswell - iv also driven an 07 R6, and tbh that never impressed me either, however the apprilia mille's are a lovely bike and look the nuts too, also a fan of the Gixxers and zx6-rs or the older ZX9-R, but all time favorite bike is a Triumph daytona 675 - these can restrict by the ECU aswell, so saves allot of cash by the main dealers as they save maps.

[Tontsy]

Honestly, SV's are crap, ridden one and cant say there special, they depreciate quick aswell - iv also driven an 07 R6, and tbh that never impressed me either, however the apprilia mille's are a lovely bike and look the nuts too, also a fan of the Gixxers and zx6-rs or the older ZX9-R, but all time favorite bike is a Triumph daytona 675 - these can restrict by the ECU aswell, so saves allot of cash by the main dealers as they save maps.

the SV isnt made to be quick, its made to be practical!
the Mille is a completly different league of bike! its like throwing a 50cc moped against a bugatti veyron and asking them to drag!
you are impressed by the gsxr and the ZXR but not a fan of the R6 which out performs both of them

you really no nothing, right?

he has already stated he will be touring with it! so super sport wont be his main route to go down will it!

[Cammy]

Tonto, dont loose your mouth at my opinon, i know the SV is made to be practicle and aimed at "slower, and more commuting" riders because of costs.

Either way, if he is touring with it, then why is he looking at an SV and NOT a bandit?.... think about it, sports bikes have touring bag attatchments too, i did 20k miles on a bike in one year, and i can safely say that even sport bike positioning is fine even for the long ride unless its an older person or someone who suffers from bad back or legs.

[webby]

I rode a modifed rsv-r mille 5 miles and was scarred i knew if i owned i wouldnt be alive to type this. sure i could nail it in a straight line but too much for me to handle as a whole and i consider myself a good rider.

i really cant think of much else other than a zzr maybe a cbr f sport? re they called i only really concerned myslef with SS and Supermotos.

[Jay_]

yam fazer maybe??
http://www.yamaha-motor.gr/designcafe/en/Images/2009_fz6-fazer-s2-abs_smx_eur_03c_tcm71-287087.jpg

[SAM-S44MDS-]

I rode a modifed rsv-r mille 5 miles and was scarred i knew if i owned i wouldnt be alive to type this. sure i could nail it in a straight line but too much for me to handle as a whole and i consider myself a good rider.

i really cant think of much else other than a zzr maybe a cbr f sport? re they called i only really concerned myslef with SS and Supermotos.

Mille are stupid quick imo. Took a mates out once, almost poo'd myself and took it back :oops:

Fazer? bandit? Both decent bikes, good for long distance, they are comfy :y:.

Hornet 600?

[webby]

i reckon something fully faired. you get alot of weather protection from even the poor ones.

[Tontsy]

i reckon something fully faired. you get alot of weather protection from even the poor ones.

fully faired, which takes the bandit out of the equation cammy. and if you are aware that the SV wasnt aimed for the fast market, why comment on how shit it was for speed ect ? and how do you know, if Jordan can handle the sports position for too long? maybe he has a problem with his arms, back ect, which is why he opted for that style of bike.

the Fazer is a great bike, naked, fully faired or partially faired!

[ed-bradley]

Considered the Gsr-600?
I test rode one, and thought it was ace. Fairly cheap for what they are aswell.
SV's don't really tickle my fancy. Just noisy. Lol

Failing that, what about a Pre-injection R6 or a Cbr600f-4- I know a couple of people with them that are restricted, and seem to go fairly well. :)

[Cammy]

But then again tonto, someone who has problems with their back, legs, arms or whatever DONT HAVE much of a choice in what bike that will be comfortable to them, they cant get comfortable and looks all in one.

End of the day, the point you are missing, is either way, he will be restricted to 33BHP, therefore nothing is going to be speedy quick for him.

[dave-richards]

i like bikes to be 2 stroke lol, for me the aprillia rs250 is a nice option, as is the rgv250
both need the best 2 skoke oil but i love the way a 2 stroke delivers is power, and a fair bit of tlc is advisable

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac273/daves205/Aprilia1.jpg
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac273/daves205/Aprilia-rs250.jpg

[AJC]

Me and my k7 600

[AJC]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/series1ajc/f597e231.jpg

[Tontsy]

But then again tonto, someone who has problems with their back, legs, arms or whatever DONT HAVE much of a choice in what bike that will be comfortable to them, they cant get comfortable and looks all in one.

End of the day, the point you are missing, is either way, he will be restricted to 33BHP, therefore nothing is going to be speedy quick for him.

he will be "restricted" ;)
everyone knows what we mean here.

[SAM-S44MDS-]

he will be "restricted" ;)
everyone knows what we mean here.

Indeed we do :p
You get a pretty little piece of paper to say your bike is 'restricted'

[Tontsy]

i like bikes to be 2 stroke lol, for me the aprillia rs250 is a nice option, as is the rgv250
both need the best 2 skoke oil but i love the way a 2 stroke delivers is power, and a fair bit of tlc is advisable

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac273/daves205/Aprilia1.jpg
http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac273/daves205/Aprilia-rs250.jpg

Me and my k7 600

this isnt a thread to start posting up your bikes, or trying to make it a "power mad" frenzy about shitty 2 stroke being the best ever!

why is everyone on here, obsessed with power, thinking there is nothing more to life than it? ffs. :wall:

[webby]

a friends brother had a gs500f thing and that was a woeful commuter bike. it made me depressed when i heard that parralel(sp) twin pull up before a ride, we were all there donned in our best power ranger leathers and and shoei lids and he came out in a nittro helmet and gortex.

luckily he was never close enough to be asscoiated with us lmao.

strokers have had there day imo they should be kept to moto x etc unless its a cr 500 SM then im all over it.

i thinks a gsx600f maybe a good shout if its the one im thinking off.

[JoshB]

I'd get an old CBR600, bulletproof and the older versions are more like a sports tourer anyway.

I honestly wouldnt get something nice as a first big bike, because you will drop it. Get something old and shit, learn to ride, then get a nice bike.

Mate a work's got a SV1000 and its a bit poo really. Well, compared to the passenger ride I got on my mates GSXR750!

[Tontsy]

a friends brother had a gs500f thing and that was a woeful commuter bike. it made me depressed when i heard that parralel(sp) twin pull up before a ride, we were all there donned in our best power ranger leathers and and shoei lids and he came out in a nittro helmet and gortex. luckily he was never close enough to be asscoiated with us lmao.

i had the joys of owning a GS500F for a SHORT period of time.
cheap as fuck to get, run and insure! suited me well for what i needed it for, nipping to collage and back! was considering getting a 110 ped, as it was only for 3 days a week when i was 17. but that was cheaper, in every means!

whilst the xjr sat at home. which still hasnt seen 2k miles in its 7 years of life!

[dave-richards]

this isnt a thread to start posting up your bikes, or trying to make it a "power mad" frenzy about shitty 2 stroke being the best ever!

why is everyone on here, obsessed with power, thinking there is nothing more to life than it? ffs. :wall:

get off ya high horse dude the rs and rgv are both nice bikes to ride, and have fairly comfortable riding positions, and being 2 stroke there light..

as for 2 stroke being shitty i ran an rs250 for 3 years with no issues at all,

[Tontsy]

get off ya high horse dude the rs and rgv are both nice bikes to ride, and have fairly comfortable riding positions, and being 2 stroke there light..

as for 2 stroke being shitty i ran an rs250 for 3 years with no issues at all,

look fuck off you prick, op has stated he will be touring. ill eat my hat if he gets an RS250 and manages a solid 5k on it!

im not arguing that they arnt good bikes to ride in anyway, but its not suitable for the purpose is it!

this thread was fucked from the start really, as ive already stated, no one on this fucking site concentrate on anything over than "power" for longer than a fucking second!

Jordan, you may aswell go talk to a fucking brick wall tbh.

[SAM-S44MDS-]

I think a faired Fazer600 will be about best suited to you tbh. Good alround bike imo. Lad at work had a W (2000) model and was spot on. Definatly a good choice if you are doing alot of long distance riding. :y:

[CHIP]

Tonts is gay... Even Rossi know's where it's at ;)

EDIT: Buy my bike :P

[Jordysport]

wow this has really got out of hand. i do agree with tonts as well i would, lol. but i do certainly disagree with Cammy, the bikes are too powerfull for me, i am still v young and i have only been riding a bike for 4 days you have to understand that and well i also do have a back problem.

I do like that Yam Fazer though whoever suggested that!, only downside is that it is unfaired.

I would go for a bandit but my mate has that and we are doing a few trips together and don't really want the same bike and not a fan of them tbh, had a go on his and thats the sort of performance i am looking at, if not a smidge more, and when i say a smidge i really mean a smidge.

I do have money to spend on the bike, as i want a good one that will last and will be reliable, and nooo 250's sorry but after my 125 experience of 20-25mph up haldon hill i can assume the 250 wouldn't be much better lol.

[Tontsy]

Tonts is gay... Even Rossi know's where it's at ;)

EDIT: Buy my bike :P

buy his bike and ill kick you in the mangina!

[webby]

another thing you may notce with a v twin is they vibrate alot more than a I4 so may be even more uncomfortable.

a gsx600f maybe a good shout if you like the looks.

[CHIP]

another thing you may notce with a v twin is they vibrate alot more than a I4 so may be even more uncomfortable.

a gsx600f maybe a good shout if you like the looks.

Depends... I prefer the feel of a twin tbh. The vibrations (ooh err) make it feel so much more alive :D

[Tontsy]

there is a number of 250s which will blow your mind Jord. but as practical as having a paper boat to sail the seven seas! for the purpose you want.

[CHIP]

buy his bike and ill kick you in the mangina!

Suck me beautiful :homme:

[webby]

exactly what my friends says chip lol. the bike of childhood dreams ish though is a twin.

a colin edwards rep sp1/2.

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/237/6312678845.jpg

[Tontsy]

Depends... I prefer the feel of a twin tbh. The vibrations (ooh err) make it feel so much more alive :D

i am a fan of the Twins tbh!


just not yours. :homme:

[SAM-S44MDS-]

wow this has really got out of hand. i do agree with tonts as well i would, lol. but i do certainly disagree with Cammy, the bikes are too powerfull for me, i am still v young and i have only been riding a bike for 4 days you have to understand that and well i also do have a back problem.

I do like that Yam Fazer though whoever suggested that!, only downside is that it is unfaired.

I would go for a bandit but my mate has that and we are doing a few trips together and don't really want the same bike and not a fan of them tbh, had a go on his and thats the sort of performance i am looking at, if not a smidge more, and when i say a smidge i really mean a smidge.

I do have money to spend on the bike, as i want a good one that will last and will be reliable, and nooo 250's sorry but after my 125 experience of 20-25mph up haldon hill i can assume the 250 wouldn't be much better lol.

You can get faired fazers iirc aswell mate, they are nice though, the lad who had 1 at work had the bare one and that was nice :y:
It would be a decent bike for you :y:

[CHIP]

exactly what my friends says chip lol. the bike of childhood dreams ish though is a twin.

a colin edwards rep sp1/2.

Very nice bike's dude. Look very smart.

Tbh, i'm contemplating a Z750 or a Tuono (depend's what turn's up for the right money)... But i am worried the Z750 will be a let down and that i'll miss the Twin engine.

[Jordysport]

Funny you say that Tonts there was a time when i would pay any money under the sun for Chip's Monster. *no punn intended* lol

[Cammy]

he will be "restricted" ;)
everyone knows what we mean here.

Yes lol :cool:

[bonesvtr]

My first bike was a zx6, that was "restricted";) my new bike is also a zx6.....but thats not restricted.

ive ridden a bike before that was restricted, and its fuckin scary!!!:homme: there a nightmare to get upright when powering on out of a corner because theres just no go to them!:n:

my mate had an SV650S as his first big bike, and theyre not bad actually, theyre a nice ride, not silly quick but theyve got enough poke to them, and i reckon theyd be comfy on a long journey! i used my first ninja for about a month to ride from norwich to doncaster and back every weekend, you know youve been huddled over a bike after that sort of journey!

[Tontsy]

Funny you say that Tonts there was a time when i would pay any money under the sun for Chip's Monster. *no punn intended* lol

tbf, its a good bike!
for cheap thrill rides, good note, and enough punch to sort yourself out in a sticky situation. not to pull your arms off,its bang on!

im just being a horrible cunt...because i can :) id never really diss it and mean it!

[dave-richards]

there is a number of 250s which will blow your mind Jord. but as practical as having a paper boat to sail the seven seas! for the purpose you want.


thankyou and sorry i miss read the op, what about a newer vfr as there quite good for touring irrc yes i know there large but all bike seem to be nowadays

[webby]

z1000 & cut down and gut the stocks BAM! sounds mega.

[ed-bradley]

Tbh, I'd say an Older ZX6r would be quite reasonable as a tourer and a first bike..
They're rather large and have an Upright position-compared to rivals. whether they're restricted or not, they're fairly decent bikes- and Cheap too.

[CHIP]

tbf, its a good bike!
for cheap thrill rides, good note, and enough punch to sort yourself out in a sticky situation. not to pull your arms off,its bang on!

im just being a horrible cunt...because i can :) id never really diss it and mean it!

Haha, he's being a horrible cunt because he is a horrible cunt ;)

On topic, the Monster - in all fairness - is an awesome first bigish road bike. It's got good power, it handle's like an absolute dream (even my Uncle agree'd when we swapped and i got on his k10 gixer) and it's cheap to insure etc.

However, i've owned it just over 2 years now and feel i want something with a bit more punch. But i really will miss the bike. It's an epic ride.
If s4r's were lower in price, i'd be having one straight away.

Not trying to make you buy it like, just some helpful input for anyone.

[Jordysport]

Haha, he's being a horrible cunt because he is a horrible cunt ;)

On topic, the Monster - in all fairness - is an awesome first bigish road bike. It's got good power, it handle's like an absolute dream (even my Uncle agree'd when we swapped and i got on his k10 gixer) and it's cheap to insure etc.

However, i've owned it just over 2 years now and feel i want something with a bit more punch. But i really will miss the bike. It's an epic ride.
If s4r's were lower in price, i'd be having one straight away.

Not trying to make you buy it like, just some helpful input for anyone.

How much? lol

[Jay_]

honda blackbird maybe? bit more sporty than a total sit up and beg bike but yer...
http://menscrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Honda-CBR1100XX-Blackbird.jpg

[CHIP]

How much? lol

I'll PM you dude. Don't feel like i was pressuring you with that post haha!

Still worth checking out the SV and likes... Good bikes.

[Tontsy]

thankyou and sorry i miss read the op, what about a newer vfr as there quite good for touring irrc yes i know there large but all bike seem to be nowadays

thanks, and sorry again.
ive lost mates on bikes, and now have a good friend in a wheel chair because of it (hes onthe forum actually) when people bang on about power, over anything else, just gets on my tits and soo many people are so unaware, and under estimate the potential of riding a bike! ive been riding for nearly 5 years, and bikes which ive riden hard for a year or two, have still managed to catch me off guard! i may have 5 years under mybelt, but in no way would i say im highly experienced, people i know whos been riding for 10-20 years will say the same!

so when you get these new kids on the block, thinking they wil be fine going from a 125 to an R1, because they once drove a 180bhp car and didnt crash, they can manage to hold a 180bhp bike in a line, really gets on my tits end!
as you know its going to end up, pretty shit for them, and the bike somepoint soon!

there are a few people on here, webby, chip, myself, who will go out of our way, to give our best advise when people on here ask about bikes. so when you get the 17 year olds saying, that their DT 125 is the best thing since slice bread, you could see how irratating it becomes.

[Tontsy]

saying that, a lad who works in the building next to me, had a DT 125, i was "working hard" when i saw out local bike supplier delivering a bike, so i popped over to havea gandar!

he just took on an XJR1300. iadvised him to be careful on it, now im not being funny, i have one, so i know how they ride and they do have a fair whack to them! might not be the higest of bhp / Ft LB bikes, but the added CC really takes place.

its been a week, and today he came off. what a shitter, when i have a soft spot for them!

[ed-bradley]

honda blackbird maybe? bit more sporty than a total sit up and beg bike but yer...


Feck me, bit big for a first bike isn't it? Lol ;)
I rode pillion on the back of my Mum's when we went to france,when she had one.
Mega bikes though like. I tried manoeuvring it about the garage, and failed miserably when she had it. :wall:

[Jay_]

Feck me, bit big for a first bike isn't it? Lol ;)
I rode pillion on the back of my Mum's when we went to france,when she had one.
Mega bikes though like. I tried manoeuvring it about the garage, and failed miserably when she had it. :wall:

Thead title is 1st big bike....so hey, lets go big big! Went over the mountain in TT week on the back of one when i was about 14 doing about 140ish. GREAT fun!!

[haz_pro]

I WANT A BIKE LICENSE, well done on passing so quickly, i want to try and do the same!

[JamesR]

That bike in the first post looks tiny :wacko:

[VexxedVTS]

I love it how EVERY single bike thread ends up about 2 strokes lol
Well first off congrats on passing your test, my Module 1 was today but was cancelled due to frost:wall: So its next Thursday:panic:
I know 2 mates that ride SV's and they love them.
What sort of riding style are you wanting?
Will you be riding it everyday or just a weekend hobby?
As said by Tonto, speed isn't everything.

[dave-richards]

saying that, a lad who works in the building next to me, had a DT 125, i was "working hard" when i saw out local bike supplier delivering a bike, so i popped over to have a gandar!

he just took on an XJR1300. i advised him to be careful on it, now im not being funny, i have one, so i know how they ride and they do have a fair whack to them! might not be the highest of bhp / Ft LB bikes, but the added CC really takes place.

its been a week, and today he came off. what a shitter, when i have a soft spot for them!

like i said smaller cc bikes are my thing handling over big power any day, surprised to see a cbr1100 blackbird on this thread, thats almost as mad as saying get a busa to a born again biker

having said that theres one busa less on the road nowadays as we have its heart in another vehicle :D autograss class 8

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac273/daves205/291220101821.jpg

and powertech have done work to it so its got ported etc etc,

could an honda xl be a good choice??

[ed-bradley]

Thead title is 1st big bike....so hey, lets go big big! Went over the mountain in TT week on the back of one when i was about 14 doing about 140ish. GREAT fun!!

:wall: Damn, got me there! :y:

They're great bikes in all fairness. Would love to ride/own one at some point.

Thought about an SM type tourer?
Yamaha XT?
http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv341/paul33649/XT660X005.jpg
only average picture I could be bothered finding :D
But, you can get them with the larger wheels, Screen etc..

[Tontsy]

I love it how EVERY single bike thread ends up about 2 strokes lol
Well first off congrats on passing your test, my Module 1 was today but was cancelled due to frost:wall: So its next Thursday:panic:
I know 2 mates that ride SV's and they love them.
What sort of riding style are you wanting?
Will you be riding it everyday or just a weekend hobby?
As said by Tonto, speed isn't everything.


Thanks man, good reply.

he will be doing some pretty hefty milage, as he plans on touring with it.

good luck on your test!

[Jay_]

I know a GSXR has been suggested by what about a GSX-F? More sitty up tourer?
http://www.wallhits.com/data/media/15/Suzuki_GSX-F_600_Katana_2001.jpg

EDIT - i am literally banging out things that pop to my head.....:y:

[VexxedVTS]

could an honda xl be a good choice??

I have a XL 125 can't fault and i've heard the Xl 1000 is great

[Jordysport]

I love it how EVERY single bike thread ends up about 2 strokes lol
Well first off congrats on passing your test, my Module 1 was today but was cancelled due to frost:wall: So its next Thursday:panic:
I know 2 mates that ride SV's and they love them.
What sort of riding style are you wanting?
Will you be riding it everyday or just a weekend hobby?
As said by Tonto, speed isn't everything.

Thanks, my mod 1 was at 8:15 but was postponed untill further notice due to Ice and fog, but did it at 11 and did mod 2 at 12. Good luck on your test you'll be fine.

I have a car and have for 3 years now and thats my main love, its more of a weekend/tourer bike but i would want the ability to just jump on and go to uni on it. if you know what i mean, so pretty much NO SUPERBIKES .
I do like the odd styled bikes like The new Kawa ER9n or somin..

[MikeyW]

Jordy, be a man, buy my uncles 2008 Honda CRF450 frame with a CR500 2 stroke engine in. It would even give shitface Tonto a run for his money ;)

Seriously though, imo you should have a look around at the cheaper/older 400 bikes for your first bike, might not be the quickest, best looking but bang for buck they are spot on. Would be good for learning about bikes aswell as there fairly easy to ride and as 'sketchy' to ride as say a '10 R6 ;)

But what would I know, I only ride anything that has got knobbly tyres haha

[VexxedVTS]

And remember that you should look for a bike that's going to restrict well, you don't want to get a bike that's going to cut off all the top end power etc.

And i'd thing twice before riding a "restricted" bike. A bloke got his bike taken off him for a few weeks by the police and put on a rolling road and it turned out the ECU off ebay was set to 40BHP not 33BHP.

Thread about getting his bike confiscated; http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=150503&highlight=confiscated

[Jordysport]

Jordy, be a man, buy my uncles 2008 Honda CRF450 frame with a CR500 2 stroke engine in. It would even give shitface Tonto a run for his money ;)

Seriously though, imo you should have a look around at the cheaper/older 400 bikes for your first bike, might not be the quickest, best looking but bang for buck they are spot on. Would be good for learning about bikes aswell as there fairly easy to ride and as 'sketchy' to ride as say a '10 R6 ;)

But what would I know, I only ride anything that has got knobbly tyres haha

I really really REALLY REALLY do not want a 'sketchy' 'twitchy' bike, as i have said i have been riding for 4 days, i don't want something that is not very forgiving and will throw me off at one small wrong move.

[Jordysport]

And remember that you should look for a bike that's going to restrict well, you don't want to get a bike that's going to cut off all the top end power etc.

And i'd thing twice before riding a "restricted" bike. A bloke got his bike taken off him for a few weeks by the police and put on a rolling road and it turned out the ECU off ebay was set to 40BHP not 33BHP.

I did my test on a Honda XR125 with 12 hp its gonna take some getting used to 33hp let along 70hp! so i am sticking with 33hp for the 2 years. serious.............

[JoshB]

Fully faired Honda CBF600, really easy to ride.

[Tontsy]

ive already said, when you want to have a blast on my R6, give me a shout and we will go for a burn, and swap bikes. i know some good roads not too far off, that you could wind her open on, and enjoy it! ;)

[Jordysport]

I know a GSXR has been suggested by what about a GSX-F? More sitty up tourer?
http://www.wallhits.com/data/media/15/Suzuki_GSX-F_600_Katana_2001.jpg

EDIT - i am literally banging out things that pop to my head.....:y:

yeah great luvin the pics really helpfull, only thing is well i am 5ft 9 maybe 5ft 10 and 12 stone and i have never been to the gym so a really heavy bike is out of the question.

[MikeyW]

I'd say non fuel injected as your first bike in that case Jord

Makes a massive difference in how quickly the bike reacts

[Tontsy]

I'd say non fuel injected as your first bike in that case Jord

Makes a massive difference in how quickly the bike reacts

you make it sound like he wants something just abit slower than a push chair ...

tbf, if you are bothered about the throttle reaction, then you need to get injection.
1) i doubt youd notice much difference
2) when you upgrade to a bigger / newer bike you'll have a better understanding of the throttle.

ignore the size of the bike, cross that bridge when you've dropped it.

[VexxedVTS]

I did my test on a Honda XR125 with 12 hp its gonna take some getting used to 33hp let along 70hp! so i am sticking with 33hp for the 2 years. serious.............

Top man:y:
The amount of people I know that get a big bike and instantly turn into Rossi is stupid... then fall off trying to get their knee down going round a roundabout.
How about a sport-tourer?

[Jay_]

something V-Strom...
http://www.superbike.co.uk/imageBank/v/V-Strom%20Touring.jpg

[VexxedVTS]

something V-Storm...
http://www.superbike.co.uk/imageBank/v/V-Strom%20Touring.jpg

Good choice!!! :y:

What about a Honda CBF 600S?

Also if you don't mind me asking, how much are you wanting to spend?

[Tontsy]

Top man:y:
The amount of people I know that get a big bike and instantly turn into Rossi is stupid... then fall off trying to get their knee down going round a roundabout.
How about a sport-tourer?

the fun of trying to get the knee down, is being shit scared of face planting the deck when you balls up, from leaning too much with no hanging! haha!

im looking for a cheap 400, to practice getting my left knee down as im shite at that lol.

[VexxedVTS]

the fun of trying to get the knee down, is being shit scared of face planting the deck when you balls up, from leaning too much with no hanging! haha!

im looking for a cheap 400, to practice getting my left knee down as im shite at that lol.

lol, that is true.
I would of thought a car park would of been a better suited place :fcuk:

Ebay it:panic:

[Jordysport]

something V-Strom...
http://www.superbike.co.uk/imageBank/v/V-Strom%20Touring.jpg

you are making all the right calls, going to look em up now.

EDIT just a tad too new and expensive, i am looking at around £2,000 - £2,500

[VexxedVTS]

HONDA XL TRANSALP:y:

[Jay_]

you are making all the right calls, going to look em up now.

EDIT just a tad too new and expensive, i am looking at around £2,000 - £2,500

:A: its cos of where i live. cant avoid bike for 2 out of 50 weeks :fcuk:

[Tontsy]

lol, that is true.
I would of thought a car park would of been a better suited place :fcuk:

Ebay it:panic:

carpark just a few streets away from me, is massiveeee! so i use that to pop wheelies and 0-60 sprints ect.

nice roundabouts in plymouth suited for the sliders ;)
just need to get the fucking dunlops off the R6 and im sure my sliders will need replacing shortly.

[Jordysport]

think i am going to just have to go down to Bridge and go and see and touch little children... oh sorry i mean bikes, lol!

[Tontsy]

think i am going to just have to go down to Bridge and go and see and touch little children... oh sorry i mean bikes, lol!

bridge mofo!
not been there in years!

[dave-richards]

carpark just a few streets away from me, is massiveeee! so i use that to pop wheelies and 0-60 sprints ect.

nice roundabouts in plymouth suited for the sliders ;)
just need to get the fucking dunlops off the R6 and im sure my sliders will need replacing shortly.

i used to use bridgestone battlax's dude they were good on the 250

[ed-bradley]

Honda Cbf600
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201035367217214/sort/priceasc/usedbikes/price-to/3000/price-from/2000/engine-size-bikes/490cc_to_675cc/postcode/sk117dj/page/3/radius/1501?logcode=p

Aprilia Pegaso
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201101376808250/sort/priceasc/usedbikes/price-to/3000/price-from/2000/engine-size-bikes/490cc_to_675cc/radius/1501/postcode/sk117dj/page/4?logcode=p

..Urghhh.. Bmw 650..Not to my taste, but its a bike.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201102377303308/sort/priceasc/usedbikes/price-to/3000/price-from/2000/engine-size-bikes/490cc_to_675cc/radius/1501/page/7/postcode/sk117dj?logcode=p

Yamaha Fazer
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201102377059362/sort/priceasc/usedbikes/price-to/3000/price-from/2000/engine-size-bikes/490cc_to_675cc/postcode/sk117dj/page/11/radius/1501?logcode=p

Transalp
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201047373819571/sort/priceasc/usedbikes/price-to/3000/price-from/2000/engine-size-bikes/490cc_to_675cc/postcode/sk117dj/radius/1501/page/10?logcode=p

Theres a few 'Tourer' type bikes :)

[Cammy]

the fun of trying to get the knee down, is being shit scared of face planting the deck when you balls up, from leaning too much with no hanging! haha!

im looking for a cheap 400, to practice getting my left knee down as im shite at that lol.


Or going too fast and getting wheel wobble and shitting a brick untill you can correct it :zainy: happened to me at 140 mph going round a bend, started easing off the throttle a little and corrected itself then... *PINNED*

getting knee down is good fun actually, i used to do it in normal riding even in town as here we have tons of streets that have winds coming into them

[webby]

left knee was a problem for me untill i was on a damp patch with a bit of diesel on it. i applied abit to much gas at the wrong time and pow. i was essentially crashing hit the dry road again and all was good ever since then i always found my left easier.

steering dampers are another life saver ive found on some of the roads near me, the k5 600 i road had a 30mm jack up kit on it and it was so twitchy and on more than one occasion dropping the front after a yump its helped me out.

another thing to think of is this, ride slow to go fast. sounds daft i know. best thing i ever did was going out with more experinced riders and copying there tecnique, only going slower. a trackday later and a chat with the california super bike school and i was much faster than them.

learning on a slower bike teaches you to be smooth and progressive rather than these straight line Joes who nail it when it upright, grab a shit load of brake, trail the front brake through the corner then squirt off down the next straight.

[Jordysport]

Right, Despite all the help, (really appriciate it) i am going to look for an SV650, not too Fast but not granny pace, Faired for keeping wind off the cold knees and not a full sports bike so easy on my back etc but not a bolt upright postiion.

£1800 for this one:

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z421/sv650jay/IMGP0415.jpg
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z421/sv650jay/IMGP0418.jpg

"SV650 sk3 on a 04 plate so many extras, art high rise can new maxxis tyres progressive springs angel eyes braided hoses new brake pads just serviced + new plugs seat cowl bellypan small indicators duble bubble new DID chain and Renthal sprockets tail tidy theres so many extras nice clean bike also have 33bhp restrictor ECU available. have all the original parts aswell."

[Jay_]

its a good choice mate! i think its a very nice looking bike!!! :y:

[Moke]

I know pretty much fook all about bikes, but that looks nice mate :y:

[Tringaling]

Does sound good deal tbh

[Trackday_Addict]

Haven't read the whole thread. But an SV will get boring pretty quick.
I had a '04 plate zx6r at 17 and did 26k on it. Although not great for touring.
Maybe look at bigger cc v twins

[VexxedVTS]

Right, Despite all the help, (really appriciate it) i am going to look for an SV650, not too Fast but not granny pace, Faired for keeping wind off the cold knees and not a full sports bike so easy on my back etc but not a bolt upright postiion.

£1800 for this one:

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z421/sv650jay/IMGP0415.jpg
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z421/sv650jay/IMGP0418.jpg

"SV650 sk3 on a 04 plate so many extras, art high rise can new maxxis tyres progressive springs angel eyes braided hoses new brake pads just serviced + new plugs seat cowl bellypan small indicators duble bubble new DID chain and Renthal sprockets tail tidy theres so many extras nice clean bike also have 33bhp restrictor ECU available. have all the original parts aswell."

Is that the one off SV650.org?
A lot of people on there look after there bikes. And some good bikes for sale.

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[Jordysport]

Is that the one off SV650.org?
A lot of people on there look after there bikes. And some good bikes for sale.

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yes it is looking on there as they seem to be better bikes and a tad cheaper.

[Ultradappa]

nice, i had a ZXR250A when i had my restricted licence. alot of fun, revved to 20,000rpm and looked very sporty. not good for touring on tho, concrete saddle and riding position that killed ur arms after 100 miles. was gonna streetfighter it, but smashed it into a roundabout :( is dead now :'(

[VexxedVTS]

Did you get an SV jordysport?
And have you got any tips for a MOD2? Got mine on Friday

[haz_pro]

Did you get an SV jordysport?
And have you got any tips for a MOD2? Got mine on Friday

Good luck fella, got my MOD1, and MOD2 in a couple of weeks! :panic:

[VexxedVTS]

Good luck fella, got my MOD1, and MOD2 in a couple of weeks! :panic:

Good luck to you too bud.

MOD1 is a piece of piss, take it slow, relax and if you think you've done something wrong forget about it:y:

A lot of people I've talked to say MOD2 is easier than MOD1... I hope so:P

[lt-saxslo]

looks like a good choice for a first bike mate

[sebo123]

i had a ktm exc 125, my avatar! was only 125 but fuck me got to a ton as quick as look at ya, probably wont go any bigger as im scared :( lol but i do like the aprillia sxv 450