tbourner Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Does anyone know of any good bike forums? Thinking about doing it again, not sure which bike to go for. Been recommended an SV650 after doing DAS - quick enough but not too quick for a new rider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Lots of knowledgable folks on uk.rec.motorcycles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraWoman Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 http://www.gbbikers.co.uk/forum/ http://www.visordown.com/forums/ http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/index.php3?M=70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 http://www.visordown.com/forums/ Yep that seems like a good site I use http://www.yamahaclub.com but you know what made they're gonna advise you buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Depends on the bike as well, most have dedicated forums, just like the supra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Prawn Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Trev, Try the MCN forums, you should get the help you need there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreemason Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 http://www.bikersoracle.com/vfr/forum/ there's a forum on here for just about every type of bike ...... as you can see I'm in the vfr section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Have a look at http://www.200mph.org too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 I've been on ukbikeforum and gbbikers, I'll have a mosey on a few. Can't decide what bike to get after doing DAS. Been told by a few people that the SV650 is a very good starter big bike - but still expensive. Otherwise a VFR400 or CBR400 depending on your size, but I think I'd prefer a 650 or 600 TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I went for the GSX-R600 as a first bike and I'm very happy with the choice. I wouldn't go for a 400 myself, you'll be bored in no time. At the end of the day, you can't go wrong with a CBR6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 I'm limited to about £1500 as well, so an SV650 is probably out - maybe a ZZR600 but TBH it's a bit too 'tour'y for me! It needs to be a sport of some kind but not a tourer, and definitely not nude!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 My first bike was a zx6 which i got for £1900 about 3 years ago. They are out there, you just have to keep your eyes peeled. I always used to get Bike trader when looking for a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 12, 2006 Author Share Posted February 12, 2006 Seen quite a few ZX6Rs on eBay for around £1500 - usually some 2000 or later models too (the ones with the nicer headlights! ). What's a good mileage to look for on bikes? Is 25k too much? Bit worried about jumping on a Kwaki Ninja straight away though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 They work on roughly 3K per year i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 12, 2006 Author Share Posted February 12, 2006 Is fuel consumption any good on bikes? I heard they can get 50+ mpg on 600s? I suppose that doesn't hold up to 14k rpm though!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I think i can do about 100-120 miles from a tank which costs me £11/12 a time. I'd work it out but i can't be arsed. And that's usually fast riding as i've layed in bed too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Can't decide what bike to get after doing DAS. Been told by a few people that the SV650 is a very good starter big bike - but still expensive. Otherwise a VFR400 or CBR400 depending on your size, but I think I'd prefer a 650 or 600 TBH. i had a VFR400 NC30 - was really nice only possibility is it being a little tired since it will be old now, mine was a bit saggy, and not economical to replace all the suspension on such a cheap old bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 12, 2006 Author Share Posted February 12, 2006 I think i can do about 100-120 miles from a tank which costs me £11/12 a time. I'd work it out but i can't be arsed. And that's usually fast riding as i've layed in bed too long That's about 40mpg? Rob, not too sure about Hondas having seen quite a few, don't like the lights on the front!! (Me? Shallow? Never!! ). I'm in love with the new shape ZX6R at the moment!! http://nsd.dyndns.org/MC/zx6r.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gill the biker Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 I have a zzr600 for sale it's a 2000 X low miles taxed but no mot yet been to cold to go out and lack of funds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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