Anybody buying a bike in 09

RasTa

Would the jump from a 250 to an 1000 kill me?

Wossack

RasTa wrote: »

Would the jump from a 250 to an 1000 kill me?

need to me more specific Im afraid


for example, cb250 -> 04 zx10r could be pretty fatal alright

RasTa

Wossack wrote: »

need to me more specific Im afraid


for example, cb250 -> 04 zx10r could be pretty fatal alright

Virago 250 to an 990 SM. Pretty different!

Wossack

RasTa wrote: »

Virago 250 to an 990 SM. Pretty different!

Aye, be a massive increase bhp wise... from what Ive read they're pretty brutal in the power delivery

Id be concerned tbh!

RasTa

Wossack wrote: »

Aye, be a massive increase bhp wise... from what Ive read they're pretty brutal in the power delivery

Id be concerned tbh!

So I guess an XJR would be worse :eek:What is managable?

Wossack

ah Im no expert, and sure I went from a cbr125 -> street triple 675, and that's too big a jump in alot of peoples opinions

I'd say something ~600cc, but again, thats just me

EvilMonkey

RasTa wrote: »

Would the jump from a 250 to an 1000 kill me?

Not if your responsible and take it handy until you get used to it.

Steffano2002

I went from nothing to a Bandit 600 and then to a 1000cc Fireblade (although before getting the 'blade I race a CBR600 so I cheated a bit).

I think once you understand it is a huge jump in power and you respect that by riding very carefully (etc etc) then you'll be grand! Just take it handy and keep the shiny side up!

batman_oh

If you hop on a 1000 with the intention of going fast a lot you most likely will end up on yer hole. If you are that kind of rider smaller bike progression makes sense, or alternatively a track bike and lots of trackdays
If you take it handy none of them are dangerous, its only when you pin the throttle that you will find trouble if you arent used to them

carol.c

Hi,

Anyone interested in trading plastering skills for a 2002 Ducati. It only has 6000 miles on the clock, new tyres, micron exhaust. Great condition.
We have a 1000 foot extension which needs skimming inside and external plastering.

EvilMonkey

carol.c wrote: »

Hi,

Anyone interested in trading plastering skills for a 2002 Ducati. It only has 6000 miles on the clock, new tyres, micron exhaust. Great condition.
We have a 1000 foot extension which needs skimming inside and external plastering.

Post this on www.biker.ie and www.irishbikerforum.com, you might get a better response.

galwaytt

RasTa wrote: »

So I guess an XJR would be worse :eek:What is managable?

...no, I'd say the opposite - the XJR would be more manageable. MCN returned their longterm KTM this week, and they were unimpressed with the lack of refinement of the KTM engine throttle response. KTM have an alternative throttle grip to modify the opening rate in an attempt to make it civil.

This, I'd wager, would not make it a great first big bike.

Fionn

been plannin at upgrading for a while now, looking at:
BMW F 650 GS Dakar (second-hand)
or
a Yahama XT660R (from UK)

cant make up my mind tho!

hopefully will be able to do some touring around Europe during the Summer.
any opinions?

colm_c

Fionn wrote: »

been plannin at upgrading for a while now, looking at:
BMW F 650 GS Dakar (second-hand)
or
a Yahama XT660R (from UK)

cant make up my mind tho!

hopefully will be able to do some touring around Europe during the Summer.
any opinions?

My previous bike was an F650GS (non-dakar) and it was grand but it's a very underpowered bike for a 650cc bike, but I did love the riding position, which is why my current bike is the 1200GS

Depends what your current bike is.

Pique

I'm also looking at getting an F650GS this year. Had ideas about an SV650S too but I think the Beemer is winning out. Will have to ride both and decide then.
Would love a Street Triple though...unfortunately the funds won't stretch to one for a while yet

agent_smith

ah.... the 675 triple engine. gorgeous. I had a daytona 675. one of the best bikes ive ever had. Real sorry to say good bye to it. Beautiful sound, great grunt, fantastic bike. it would be worth saving the pennies and waiting till you could afford the street triple or the speed triple even !:O

Dorsanty

As an owner of a Street Triple R for the last 2 weeks, I can agree. Great engine, great sound.

Only got one of the gear shift lights to go on so far, but I'm sure summer weather will help me see more.

colm_c

Dorsanty wrote: »

As an owner of a Street Triple R for the last 2 weeks, I can agree. Great engine, great sound.

Only got one of the gear shift lights to go on so far, but I'm sure summer weather will help me see more.

Pics of GTFO

Pique

Dorsanty wrote: »

As an owner of a Street Triple R for the last 2 weeks, I can agree. Great engine, great sound.

Nobody likes a showoff

Git

Dorsanty

colm_c wrote: »

Pics of GTFO

Just before I got the keys.

Pique

Dorsanty wrote: »

Just before I got the keys.

See now you're just depressing me

Gorgeous machine...colour, belly pan everything.
Now ride safe !

agent_smith

well wear dude. keep her between the ditches.
BTW did you get that from celtic triumph or mccallens up north ?

Wossack

Dorsanty wrote: »

Just before I got the keys.

looks like the alarms goin off

best of luck with it, they rock


coupla forums for ya (can never have enough :rolleyes:)

http://street-triple.co.uk/
http://www.triumph675.net/
http://www.triumphrat.net/

One good thing about the recession is Yamaha knocked over five grand off the price of the MT-01 Hopefully I'll have one for the start of the summer:cool:

cutepape

Just bought a KTM 950 SM -07, Factory new, warranty starts once it's delivered to me.

CptSternn

Just picked up a Fireblade 900RR about three weeks ago. Ionteach!