1000cc Sports bike

Richard tea · 23-01-2017 12:55pm

goodlad wrote: »

You are going through the same debate i went through a while back. I only work 20 minutes from home these days so was all set on getting something good for a blast some days so picked up a zx10r but it was sold on within 2 months (i made profit on it though )

I think you need to to abandon comfort as a factor tbh. In saying that, the old gsxr1000 are relatively comfortable as they are physically bigger bikes back then and tend to not be so cramped. But that also makes them very similar seating to a busa and bird.

Like you said though, this isnt shopping for a bike that needs to tick any boxes for a commuter or anything like that., You are shopping for something thats fun for short blasts. I wanted the same so bought the zx10r and even after that short blast my god damn neck, wrists and knees were ****ing because im a unfit fat fúcker... haha

Spot on goodlad. I've spotted a 1999 cbr919 and a r1 on donedeal nearly within budget. As mentioned above there are selling bikes that are easily 1000 overpriced going about. If someone has a bike kitted out with a top exhaust, suspension, power commander etc and full service history then maybe just maybe they can advertise the bike at a premium. But I'm see late 90,s cbr going for more than a 2002 model.

listermint · 23-01-2017 2:02pm

Anything to be said for a

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/honda-vfr800-vtec-may-p-x/14099765

Richard tea · 23-01-2017 3:04pm

listermint wrote: »

Anything to be said for a

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/honda-vfr800-vtec-may-p-x/14099765

Definitely. I spent a lot of time looking for one a few years back but they were out of budget. Taking people's opionons onboard I suppose a sports tourer could satisfy my needs

Wonda-Boy · 23-01-2017 3:49pm

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

not that fast in a straight line either.

Should have upshifted a bit more m8 the CBR11000XXX is quick as ****!

;);)

Richard tea · 23-01-2017 7:21pm

Ah I remember now what slightly put me off the vfr vtec. All this talk about checking valve clearances. It probably shouldn't concern me now as I would probably only put 1500 km a year on it.

mamax · 23-01-2017 9:05pm

Nice r1 on DD now and you should pick it up for what you want to spend

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/2001-r1/14498893

or

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/yamaha-r1/14494896

listermint · 23-01-2017 9:29pm

Richard tea wrote: »

Ah I remember now what slightly put me off the vfr vtec. All this talk about checking valve clearances. It probably shouldn't concern me now as I would probably only put 1500 km a year on it.

All bikes should have clearances checked at regular maintenance periods.

Not sure why that would put someone off. It's part of owning an engine..

Richard tea · 23-01-2017 10:42pm

mamax wrote: »

Nice r1 on DD now and you should pick it up for what you want to spend

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/2001-r1/14498893

or

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/yamaha-r1/14494896

Second link not working for now. I spotted the top one earlier. Pet hate of mine is someone selling a bike and putting up 1 - 3 pictures. 8-12 pictures will only help a potential buyer make that call. Also giving little detail in the description.

Richard tea · 23-01-2017 10:44pm

listermint wrote: »

All bikes should have clearances checked at regular maintenance periods.

Not sure why that would put someone off. It's part of owning an engine..

It's just that it's supposed to be a difficult job on the vtech. The topic always crops up on the net. My nc is very handy and I do that myself.

jimgoose · 23-01-2017 11:21pm

Richard tea wrote: »

It's just that it's supposed to be a difficult job on the vtech. The topic always crops up on the net. My nc is very handy and I do that myself.

It is. It takes a full day to do properly because the variable cam profiling is done via oil-pressure and you don’t have that without the engine running. It's like a bastard of Ford VCT and a ZXR750 with 50,000 miles up.

goodlad · 23-01-2017 11:57pm

If ya buy that R1 take it real handy!! insane jump from the nc700 with 51bhp that r1 in 2nd gear will go faster than the nc700 top speed

Hotblack Desiato · 24-01-2017 10:23am

jimgoose wrote: »

It is. It takes a full day to do properly because the variable cam profiling is done via oil-pressure and you don’t have that without the engine running. It's like a bastard of Ford VCT and a ZXR750 with 50,000 miles up.

Not the first time Honda have produced a complex engineering solution looking for a problem, and not the last.

goodlad · 24-01-2017 1:15pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/honda-blackbird-cbr-1100xx/13944284

Wonda-Boy · 24-01-2017 1:34pm

Absolute minter, nose cone not original colour but doesnt mean it was crashed. Very low milage for the year too, well worth 2k.

Richard tea · 24-01-2017 1:38pm

goodlad wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/honda-blackbird-cbr-1100xx/13944284

Thats the one I viewed. Must say its in good condition cosmetically. Just the usual marks from a bike that age. Seller is a gent also. If I decide on a blackbird ill be giving him a call back.

Blade1 suggestion of a Tuono OR Falco has me interested again.

Anyone know these bikes
http://www.adverts.ie/car/motorbikes/aprilia/05-aprilia-tuono/11539336

http://www.adverts.ie/car/motorbikes/aprilia/05-aprilia-tuono/11539336

Out of budget but you never know.

Richard tea · 24-01-2017 1:44pm

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Absolute minter, nose cone not original colour but doesnt mean it was crashed. Very low milage for the year too, well worth 2k.

Yep the grey colour is a plastic sticker.
He has some panels carbon dipped

What do you think. Imported by someone in sligo about 3 year ago with 18k on it.

Wonda-Boy · 24-01-2017 2:03pm

Never really mind the looks, how does it ride. They are a very reliable machine and I would have it over an Aprilla anyday, not that the APs are bad but you dont wanna pay for a summer bike and spend the summer fixing it lol.

goodlad · 24-01-2017 2:55pm

I get that blackbirds are reliable etc... BUT its still an 18 year old bike and imo his asking price is bonkers. I think he needs to whip about 500 quid off his asking price.

Also im guessing you are going to just add this onto your current insurance policy. Give them a buzz and ask because you cant insure your current bike then add on a more powerful bike as a second machine, they will charge the main cost based on the biggest bike on the policy. And some companys wont offer fully comp on a bike older than 15 years. So deffo suss that side of things out

Richard tea · 24-01-2017 3:01pm

goodlad wrote: »

I get that blackbirds are reliable etc... BUT its still an 18 year old bike and imo his asking price is bonkers. I think he needs to whip about 500 quid off his asking price.

Also im guessing you are going to just add this onto your current insurance policy. Give them a buzz and ask because you cant insure your current bike then add on a more powerful bike as a second machine, they will charge the main cost based on the biggest bike on the policy. And some companys wont offer fully comp on a bike older than 15 years. So deffo suss that side of things out

I didnt realise the would base the premium on the bigger bike. Better ring them so.

goodlad · 24-01-2017 3:04pm

Richard tea wrote: »

I didnt realise the would base the premium on the bigger bike. Better ring them so.

Otherwise you would have lads buying 600 bandit then adding a busa to the policy for feck all

Cienciano · 24-01-2017 3:07pm

goodlad wrote: »

I dont think i will ever go back to a bike thats not an upright seating position tbh.

I agree. I find that if I'm erect that I'm much more comfortable :pac:

Richard tea · 24-01-2017 3:23pm

€80 to add blackbird to my policy and next years quote will be based off my current bike. Not bad.

goodlad · 24-01-2017 3:25pm

Richard tea wrote: »

€80 to add blackbird to my policy and next years quote will be based off my current bike. Not bad.

Thats bonkers tbh. Ive never heard an insurance company doing that before but sure dont complain. Ya gonna make the dude an offer on the bird?

Richard tea · 24-01-2017 3:44pm

goodlad wrote: »

Thats bonkers tbh. Ive never heard an insurance company doing that before but sure dont complain. Ya gonna make the dude an offer on the bird?

Done. Test riding in the morning. This interesting thread may come to and end soon:D

Wonda-Boy · 24-01-2017 5:45pm

Well make it an extended test ride Joe, none of this up and down the road business. Up and down the gearbox aggressive and make sure the linked brakes are 100%, an hour at least leave your own bike there as deposit or whatever.

goodlad · 24-01-2017 5:50pm

I was just about to post more or less what wonda did. But you would be hard pressed to get an hour. I was just going to say dont be going for a spin around the block. You wanna hit some open roads where you can get some speed up. Hammer that ****er in 2nd and try not to piss yourself... haha!

If you havent used linked breaks before then its going to feel weird. Essentially the front also gives you a slight back break and the back also gives you a slight front break. Hit both and the bike will stop is a few seconds

Cienciano · 25-01-2017 11:40am

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Well make it an extended test ride Joe, none of this up and down the road business. Up and down the gearbox aggressive and make sure the linked brakes are 100%, an hour at least leave your own bike there as deposit or whatever.

A test drive needs you to at least take the bike onto a motorway to get it up to speed.

Richard tea · 25-01-2017 2:21pm

Bought the bird. Delighted with it. Very windy out so didn't go mad. Absolutely no trouble going up and down the gears. The seating position is strange but I'll get used to it. It's some difference having a fared bike rather than my naked bikes so far in the wind. The seller is bang on and had alot of work done to it with receipts to go with it.

Thanks all for the info and suggestions.

Cienciano · 25-01-2017 2:43pm

Richard tea wrote: »

Bought the bird. Delighted with it. Very windy out so didn't go mad. Absolutely no trouble going up and down the gears. The seating position is strange but I'll get used to it. It's some difference having a fared bike rather than my naked bikes so far in the wind. The seller is bang on and had alot of work done to it with receipts to go with it.

Thanks all for the info and suggestions.

This one?
https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/honda-blackbird-cbr-1100xx/13944284

Looks like a nice clean bike, keep it handy, it's easy to go very fast very quickly without noticing when you have fairing and a screen to keep the wind off you.

Richard tea · 25-01-2017 3:20pm

Cienciano wrote: »

This one?
https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/honda-blackbird-cbr-1100xx/13944284

Looks like a nice clean bike, keep it handy, it's easy to go very fast very quickly without noticing when you have fairing and a screen to keep the wind off you.

Yep that's her. I've ordered a service kit and haynes manual.

1000cc Sports bike

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