Hi every one

[rembrandt]

Hi after a few years away from bikes I have sold my yank tank and looking to get another bike and found this forum , I am moving house at the moment but once thats all gone through i will be getting my bike so any suggestions on what to get would be great , I cant make me mind up lol

Cheers for now Dave :rockon

[Robocobb]

Welcome Dave. Not to break tradition Id have to recommend a triumph daytona 600 or 650. You would not be dissapointed and you wouldnt be in the yada yada brigade. You know who you are
:jumping2

[EverSoSlightlyFasterThanU]

Welcome Dave. Not to break tradition Id have to recommend a triumph daytona 600 or 650. You would not be dissapointed and you wouldnt be in the yada yada brigade. You know who you are
:jumping2

or a 675

its hard to sugest a bike what kide of bike are you after

[rembrandt]

[quote=EverSoSlightlyFasterThanU]or a 675

its hard to sugest a bike what kide of bike are you after[/quot

thanks for the welcome I am looking at sports bikes mainly which is what I promised my self I would get if I ever had the chance of getting another bike

Cheers Dave:reading

[EverSoSlightlyFasterThanU]

gsxr all the the way fast smooth and cheap i just got me one and im over the moon

[rembrandt]

also if its any help I am looking to spend around £3500

cheers Dave :jumping2

[auroredj]

Hello and welcome, if you're just getting back to bikes and haven't kept up your no claims suggest you look at insurance groups before you make a definate decision, SV650 is in a low group and cheap to insure, depends on your budget really

[DoodleBug]

3,500 will get you most types, what do you like. What car did you have then??

[rembrandt]

Hi Doodlebug I like most bikes thats my problem trying to choose between them but i have always fancyed getting a kawaski been looking at a zx6r in local motorcycle shop , I do love the styling of the zx7r but I have read that the riding position is a bit cramped , as for insurance I am a bit of a old git so it shouldnt be to bad even with no no-claims on a bike , the car i have just sold was 1957 chevy with a 350 v8

cheers for now Dave

[DoodleBug]

the car i have just sold was 1957 chevy with a 350 v8

cheers for now Dave

You'll miss that, I had an '85 transam, wish I'd never sold it. You won't go far wrong with the Kwaka!

[Lateshift]

For that sort of money if you are looking for a Kawasaki then you need to be looking for the 636, i disagree with it being too track focused, its a cracking bike and more than enough for any rider, if you are going to end up in the 750 class then its the Gixxer without question but for a good one you are just outside the budget with £3500 i imagine unless you find a place that will really haggle.

The 636 though should be within the budget failing that go for the GSXR600 as they can certainly be had for that sort of cash ;)

And if you want a cracking bike for that price look for an RSV1000 fairly good on the insurance too ;)

Or even a ZX9R

:D :D

[EverSoSlightlyFasterThanU]

i ahve a mini

[gixer400]

57 chevvy. cool.

[harriebird]

bigbikefan, where abouts in colchester are you from? if that zx6r is in a certain shop by the quay i would approach with caution. i don't like them in that shop and a few others would agree!

[The Guvnor]

Welcome to the site matey.................you gotta go Kwaka..........and it just so happens ....lol:clap

[two]

zx6r b1 can be found for that money now... might still be worth considering a slightly older/cheaper zx6r A1 model... they are very different animals

arrange for a test ride on the main contenders
zx6r b1, zx6r a1, gsxr, cbr, daytona
also try a zx7r.. cause they are great (and fairly cheap to pick up)
(you can always fit a set of rearsets to give you more room on the bike, although the 7 does have a bit of a stretch to the bars)

see which you prefer, you can go wrong with any of the big manufacturers

[rembrandt]

bigbikefan, where abouts in colchester are you from? if that zx6r is in a certain shop by the quay i would approach with caution. i don't like them in that shop and a few others would agree!
Hi Harriebird I live of mill lane near the rugby club at the moment but I am moving over to the prettygate area hopefully in may , I do now about that shop I remember the days before they become a proper bikeshop

must admit to looking forward to getting the bike. Do any of you lot go to bsb ,ride outs together and can anyone join in ?

Cheers Dave

[DoodleBug]

Do any of you lot go to bsb ,ride outs together and can anyone join in ?

Cheers Dave Yes, yes and yes. A few of us are going to Brands tomorrow, we are usually out for a bimble most weekends and have a wednesday night meet at the White Hart in Billericay and you are more than welcome, the more the merrier. :grin2

[SDM]

Welcome to the forum

...A few of us are going to Brands tomorrow..

Take a rain mac with you.........:suprised1

[Biker Dude]

bit late, but welcome mate

[WebTone]

Hi M8 Welcome. Harrie and me are in your neck of the woods when you want to go look at bikes give me a shout and I'll tootal along with you if you like. H is biased toward them Italian thingys so maybe you need someone independent:laugh1

[WebTone]

bigbikefan, where abouts in colchester are you from? if that zx6r is in a certain shop by the quay i would approach with caution. i don't like them in that shop and a few others would agree!

I looked at that today. Lol Deffo agree with H on this one.

[rembrandt]

Hi Webtone thanks for the offer will let you know when I am ready I thought it seemed a bit expensive from prices I have seen in the mcn etc I would love a ducati but couldnt keep up with the repair and servicing bills LOL a work mate had a 916sp and sold it before the first major service he was quoted £600 , he a 2000 blade now

cheers for now Dave

[FACESLIDER]

Hello and welcome:clap :grin2 :grin2

[Tark]

Hello. Welcome to the forum!

[RaceMeNSee]

Hey hey buddy, welcome to the the forum. Enjoy ya stay!

[Whippet]

Hi and welcome