Trying to convince myself I have 1500 quid to spend, but...

richie · Aug 19, 2007

Which bike should I or could I buy....

The list

VFR750... All time classic bike, second best bike ever built,,, After the GS1100
TRX 850... Always liked them, never ridden one...
Dominator 650... Great bike around here if a little heavy off road
DR400... Great bike according to Snoopy et others, and lighter than above.

Or maybe save another 500 and get a varadero thingy. Not as nice as a GS but shite for the price a 1999 goes for what the hell.

Opinions please...

Really fancy a bike again, but it would purely be for pleasure. And I have never ever owned a bike purely for pleasure. Hard to justify it and thats just to myself...

Davy F · Aug 19, 2007

I'd love another VFR750. It's the only bike I would consider buying again.

I've ridden the TRX (owned a TDM for 5 years) and it's a very under-rated bike.

But if I had some spare dosh, I'd buy a DR350 or DZR400.

Deleted account 231205001 · Aug 19, 2007

Old carb Triumph tiger

snoopy · Aug 19, 2007

Everyone on this forum is trying to buy a DRZ

- I had two PM me yesterday about them.

Nobody buys a DRZ and regrets it.

Ash · Aug 19, 2007

snoopy said:
Everyone on this forum is trying to buy a DRZ - I had two PM me yesterday about them.

Nobody buys a DRZ and regrets it.

IM NOT

asssss is to big

and i would'nt fit in that gap :augie

ps,paint the bleedy tank/panels

richie · Aug 19, 2007

Looking at the piccies post number two and four its an easy choice....

VFR

snoopy · Aug 19, 2007

Take a look here before you commit...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=227340&highlight=drz400

Noddy · Aug 19, 2007

snoopy said:
Nobody buys a DRZ and regrets it.

Is that chain suffering from vibration ?

snoopy · Aug 19, 2007

Take a look here before you commit...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=227340&highlight=drz400

snoopy · Aug 19, 2007

Noddy said:
Is that chain suffering from vibration ?

It doesn't count because I hadn't set the bike up properly. :nono

y2blade · Aug 20, 2007

i had a TRX850 for a while...very underated bike :thumb2

get a go on one you will love it

keep and eye on the oil level as they dont hold much between MIN-MAX on the sight glass and they ALL use about 1 liter every 600/1000 miles (depending how heavy you are on the right wrist),perfectly normal according to Yamaha techy (all the 5 valve per cyl yamaha engines use oil)

:thumb2

judge · Aug 20, 2007

On your roads I'd say the two sport-road derivatives would be bloody hard work and you'd certainly be given a few years old original suspension a work out! I've still no idea what pleasure Ferg could derive from his Aprillia in South West Ireland (well actually I can for about 30 minutes at a time!).

DR-Z great second bike but lacks the legs (well your arse will!!) and only a serious consideration if the off-road element is greater than 30% of its intended use.

Living where you live I'd go for a middleweight dual sport all day long

richie · Aug 20, 2007

Dommie then, not really in the mood for a transalp or KLE 500 always hated them.

judge · Aug 20, 2007

richie said:
Dommie then, not really in the mood for a transalp or KLE 500 always hated them.

A good choice - just watch the original 1 into 2 silencer, they rot from them inside and are costly to replace. There are alternatives but those I've seen are 1 into 1's and don't look nearly as good.

The gold rims are lovely too

GSwadd · Aug 20, 2007

Go the TRX. Still sad I had to trade mine on the GS. Brilliant note from that engine with a set of pipes, handles well enough to frighten sports bikes in the twisties, and will rev off the tacho if you are not careful. Mine never used oil and there was a fix for that that revolved around the countershaft seal installation. Has more character than all the other Jap bikes put together...

cookie · Aug 20, 2007

i'd be buying the dommie.

Gas'd Off · Aug 20, 2007

TRX850

Not had one but I had a TDM for 6yrs and that engine is a peach with it's 270degree firing. A very wholesome experience.
Don't get the VFR, it's like driving a mondeo! :hide

rob_yorky · Aug 20, 2007

richie said:
Which bike should I or could I buy....

The list

VFR750... All time classic bike, second best bike ever built,,, After the GS1100
TRX 850... Always liked them, never ridden one...
Dominator 650... Great bike around here if a little heavy off road
DR400... Great bike according to Snoopy et others, and lighter than above.

Or maybe save another 500 and get a varadero thingy. Not as nice as a GS but shite for the price a 1999 goes for what the hell.

Opinions please...

Really fancy a bike again, but it would purely be for pleasure. And I have never ever owned a bike purely for pleasure. Hard to justify it and thats just to myself...

or how about a 1998 dr650 for £1100 with 12 months mot - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/suzuki-dr650-...oryZ9808QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

i just bought the 17 in wheels off him to put on my dr350, lmk if u want his number.

Deleted account 231205001 · Aug 22, 2007

Let me know if you are after a TRX. Someone at work is selling one for £1000

richie · Aug 22, 2007

Big Lad said:
Let me know if you are after a TRX. Someone at work is selling one for £1000

You could always send me a photo and the bikes details. I could be tempted. Cheers :aidan

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