What to replace the CBR with?(sniff..)

ZXR400Lee · Post by **ZXR400Lee** » Sep 28th, '05, 21:43

Get a ZX9R.. I love them, full blown rocket with a hint of touring.. and capable of 180mph on the autobahn.. seen it in BIKE.

1blue · Post by **1blue** » Sep 28th, '05, 22:25

Depends on what you call comfy for touring.

My VFR 800 was a great bike, well made with a great engine. And easily able to keep up with some quick sports bikes.

TC · Post by TC » Sep 28th, '05, 23:16

I know you like your fairings Rob so that will rule out the 1200 Bandit I guess....But seriously the RF900R would suit you down to the ground. Its sporty, yet not as full on as a ZX7R for riding position. Makes more power than the early fireblades (the first ones) does too, and...trust me...will go plenty fast. I had one myself, lovely bike. Best thing about the RF900R is that its such a overlooked bike that you can pick them up quite cheap. Its a lot of power for the money!

Of course with your love up 2-up riding I'd suggest a big-bore V-Twin cruiser...All that torque is ideal for pulling 2 people around all day long

But you like the plastic bits I guess

1154macaw · Post by **1154macaw** » Sep 29th, '05, 08:36

TerminatorChris wrote: Of course with your love up 2-up riding I'd suggest a big-bore V-Twin cruiser...All that torque is ideal for pulling 2 people around all day long But you like the plastic bits I guess

Agree with Chris but it doesn't have to be a big bore V-Twin cruiser mines good for two up all day and still has the big grin factor as you have seen on rideouts. But I expect you'll end up with a plastic rocket

We will try to turn you to the Darkside

Keith

1blue · Post by **1blue** » Sep 29th, '05, 09:00

1154macaw wrote:
TerminatorChris wrote: Of course with your love up 2-up riding I'd suggest a big-bore V-Twin cruiser...All that torque is ideal for pulling 2 people around all day long But you like the plastic bits I guess
Agree with Chris but it doesn't have to be a big bore V-Twin cruiser mines good for two up all day and still has the big grin factor as you have seen on rideouts. But I expect you'll end up with a plastic rocket We will try to turn you to the Darkside
Keith

DONT DO IT. stick to real bikes

andrew · Post by **andrew** » Sep 29th, '05, 09:15

do u fancy a triumph daytona 900 mate?? It may not have less miles but at 37K its barely run in

Other than that i would have said a thundercat would be an ideal bike for you mate - don't reckon u need a litre class bike (and they cost a lot more to run) Also not convinced a zx7r is quite your style (although would be good at Llandow). The thundercats are bloody good bikes and can be picked up very cheap, plenty sporty enough for you mate and also good for touring.

Just out of interest where u planning on going???

clunk · Post by **clunk** » Sep 29th, '05, 09:21

This is one of those threads where everyone chips in and suggests the bike they currently ride or are trying to sell.

Well I didn't want to disappoint..........so get a ZRX11/1200R, or an S model if you want a bigger fairing.

I also know of a nice Sym Jet 50 for sale.

Jewell · Post by **Jewell** » Sep 29th, '05, 09:33

rs50?

goldwing?

Mark-Blade · Post by **Mark-Blade** » Sep 29th, '05, 09:38

Erm....ZZR 1100 ???

Mark-Blade · Post by **Mark-Blade** » Sep 29th, '05, 09:39

.........and I don't have one for sale..

mine's a 600...

CBR_LOVER · Post by **CBR_LOVER** » Sep 29th, '05, 10:28

1blue wrote: DONT DO IT. stick to real bikes

I shall AWAYS resist the PULL of the DARK SIDE

Got my eye on a nice 1998 GSXR1100 at the mo thou

1blue · Post by **1blue** » Sep 29th, '05, 11:00

CBR_LOVER wrote:
1blue wrote: DONT DO IT. stick to real bikes

I shall AWAYS resist the PULL of the DARK SIDE

Got my eye on a nice 1998 GSXR1100 at the mo thou

Good man. Stay in the light.

I like a bigger big cos it makes driving easy. I like the torque from the larger engine. And they don't work out that much more expensive. ?50 more on insurance for the 1000 over the 800 and it does more MPG. GSXR1000 sounds good.

Main problem is not using to much of the power and getting in trouble, legal or painfull.

TC · Post by TC » Sep 29th, '05, 11:13

1blue wrote:
DONT DO IT. stick to real bikes

So how come you ride a Fazer then ?

1blue · Post by **1blue** » Sep 29th, '05, 11:52

TerminatorChris wrote:
1blue wrote:
DONT DO IT. stick to real bikes
So how come you ride a Fazer then ?

1) its a real bike
2) it goes like stink
3) it can lean more than 5 deg
4) and it makes me grin. (like a fcuking idiot.)
5) ............the list goes on.

But mainly, its not a tractor.

CBR_LOVER · Post by **CBR_LOVER** » Sep 29th, '05, 12:04

Well at the moment we have our eye on a very tasty big-bore GSXR-1100

also a 1997 CBR1100XX Blackbird...decisions decisions