Alright, no need to rub it in...
Through my own research on the Z1000SX I've found very little bad said about it... Largest concern I recall has been with the stock seat being uncomfortable for rider and pillion - easily remedied aspects.
raghhhh cant decide what to do
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Alright, no need to rub it in...
Through my own research on the Z1000SX I've found very little bad said about it... Largest concern I recall has been with the stock seat being uncomfortable for rider and pillion - easily remedied aspects.
surely you need 180bhp for a touring bike?
http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/ktm-1290-super-duke-gt-spied/26685.html
http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/ktm-1290-super-duke-gt-spied/26685.html
Wazza I will let you into a little secret when your misses says "Size doesn't matter darling" ..................................... she lying.
depends how you care for them I suppose
both my bikes are in fairly good nick,fasteners aint corroded ect
the wheels tend to corrode after a good few years though,but mine is 17 years old now
paintwork still looks new,modern fairings tend to be flimsy but that might vary from model to model
both my bikes are in fairly good nick,fasteners aint corroded ect
the wheels tend to corrode after a good few years though,but mine is 17 years old now
paintwork still looks new,modern fairings tend to be flimsy but that might vary from model to model
so the z100sx lovley engine pulls in any gear and very good acceleration and the breaks are like literal anchors dont think i ever used more than 1 finger.
but the bars are just too high and too far back the upright position absolutely killed my back.
seems the more lent forward sporty position is much more suited to me.
sat on a hyabusa in the shop and that was very comfy indeed. (also 10,395 with 0% finance for 4 years with a deposit from anything from £1 lol)
but sadly they didnt have a demo bike for that.
so looks like this rules out the more upright adventure biukes brining the blackbird back to the number one spot.
hyabusa and zzr1400 need to be added to the list to onow though lol
one thing is i know theres good options for lugagge on a zzr and blackbird but has anyone heard of any fore the busa?
also how do we thik a busa or zzr would handle being sat outside in the cold at night at work?
but the bars are just too high and too far back the upright position absolutely killed my back.
seems the more lent forward sporty position is much more suited to me.
sat on a hyabusa in the shop and that was very comfy indeed. (also 10,395 with 0% finance for 4 years with a deposit from anything from £1 lol)
but sadly they didnt have a demo bike for that.
so looks like this rules out the more upright adventure biukes brining the blackbird back to the number one spot.
hyabusa and zzr1400 need to be added to the list to onow though lol
one thing is i know theres good options for lugagge on a zzr and blackbird but has anyone heard of any fore the busa?
also how do we thik a busa or zzr would handle being sat outside in the cold at night at work?
Well dora the vfr is all fixed the region rec had burnt out the conditions in its plug (looked absolutely fine from outside) so was intermittently shorting.
Also got the bike fully serviced at the same time the starter valves were massively out of sync, all new fluids Inc break an clutch (did not realise how bad they were till fixed) all suspension linkages and swing arm lubed etc. Valves have never been a shimmed and at 34k are still within tolerance lol.
Feels like a new bike but it seems thw fast idle wax uint may be sticking at times itnwrmitently it was dismantled cleaned and greased but it seems to drop off when hot but only rarely so that'll be getting looked at this week.
All in including fluids, new break pads, all filters and labour 330 (30 per hour on the labour as referred through a friend at work).
Some more money will go on new luggage rack and some extra kriega bags.
As for spending the new bike money going for the suggestion of something totally different. ...laser eye surgery lol.
But might pick up a little 400cc thing as a few of my mates have them and they seem a right laugh.
Also got the bike fully serviced at the same time the starter valves were massively out of sync, all new fluids Inc break an clutch (did not realise how bad they were till fixed) all suspension linkages and swing arm lubed etc. Valves have never been a shimmed and at 34k are still within tolerance lol.
Feels like a new bike but it seems thw fast idle wax uint may be sticking at times itnwrmitently it was dismantled cleaned and greased but it seems to drop off when hot but only rarely so that'll be getting looked at this week.
All in including fluids, new break pads, all filters and labour 330 (30 per hour on the labour as referred through a friend at work).
Some more money will go on new luggage rack and some extra kriega bags.
As for spending the new bike money going for the suggestion of something totally different. ...laser eye surgery lol.
But might pick up a little 400cc thing as a few of my mates have them and they seem a right laugh.
cold idle speed things on a vfr, not seen them on anything else.
used to be attached to a "fast idle" fake choke but on mine they run off the coolant temp.
Why not look at the BMW K1300S or VFR1200F?
I am saving my pennies and might be able to get a £2k bike in 3 months or so. been so skint and so desperate to ride I looked at a 2002 GSX600F (teapot) and might go look at a Yamaha TDM 850 lol.
I am saving my pennies and might be able to get a £2k bike in 3 months or so. been so skint and so desperate to ride I looked at a 2002 GSX600F (teapot) and might go look at a Yamaha TDM 850 lol.
Just make sure you realise how cheap they are. Brakes and suspension are a bit rubbish and you don't much in the way of extras on the bike. Suzuki will do you some panniers though.