Advice needed ASAP!!

[HangWongsSon]

I have a choice today of looking at a 99 850gs @30,000 miles for 2k and looking at a 2000 1150gs @16000 miles for£3750. I am unsure of what to go for. I had a 1150 GSA and sold it regrettably. Is there anyone who can give some advice before I go and look at either of these bikes. I need a commuter and bike that will last me for the next few years plus I'm worried that the 850 will not be powerful enough the other down side is that I would have to sell my ZX9R to pay for the 1150GS so would be down to one bike thanks in advance for any help.. cheers Russ

 

[Thunder]

I have a choice today of looking at a 99 850gs @30,000 miles for 2k and looking at a 2000 1150gs @16000 miles for£3750. I am unsure of what to go for. I had a 1150 GSA and sold it regrettably. Is there anyone who can give some advice before I go and look at either of these bikes. I need a commuter and bike that will last me for the next few years plus I'm worried that the 850 will not be powerful enough the other down side is that I would have to sell my ZX9R to pay for the 1150GS so would be down to one bike thanks in advance for any help.. cheers Russ

Don't underrate the 850, great bike and perfect for what your considering, gear ratios preferable to the 1150 IMPO.

Very personal decision but I know what I'd go for.

 

[HangWongsSon]

Cheers thunder but What would you go for?

 

[Thunder]

Not an issue as it's your decision, but seeing you asked the 850

 

[nick.ct]

+1 for the 850GS

 

[peepingtom]

id have the 850 too. no real differance and £1700 in ya back pocket. i wouldnt even consider it.

 

[Thunder]

Oi Hassocks, I'm seeing a pattern in the posts so far

Anymore details on the 850?

Colour, history that sort of thing?

Any pics?

No relevance really, just being nosy

 

[Nobby]

Russ. your old bike is in good hands mate love it still nearly and year and 11000 miles later and only a clutch and gearbox bearings.gs

and for me it would be the 1150

 

[HangWongsSon]

Cheers for the advice

Russ. your old bike is in good hands mate love it still nearly and year and 11000 miles later and only a clutch and gearbox bearings.gs

and for me it would be the 1150

Cheers for the advice,

I have gone for the 850 and she is is a beauty, all I need now is a remus end & some crash so if anyone can help cheers

 

[Thunder]

Cheers for the advice,

I have gone for the 850 and she is is a beauty, all I need now is a remus end & some crash so if anyone can help cheers

You really can't leave it at that, get some pictures on for us to critise, tut, poo poo and bitch over

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Cheers for the advice,

I have gone for the 850 and she is is a beauty, all I need now is a remus end & some crash so if anyone can help cheers

Forget wasting your money on the Remus, it won't be as powerful and have a weaker midrange....................a complete waste of time/money and effort

Standard is best on the 850/1150GS