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10-01-11, 10:29 PM
As many of you know I have rested my bike up over the winter months, mainly due to salt and spending twenty years riding thru the winters. I feel however, I am missing out on some great WB meets and rides. If I can save up some dosh I think I will get myself a cheap runnabout next winter. Was thinking of something like a CB 500. Any thoughts most welcome.
10-01-11, 10:41 PM
FZR400, 30K miles, EXUP GREY model.
Stupidly cheap to insure.
Its the black model, runs great, has a slow puncture but on the plus side, MOT'd til mid-spring and taxed until end of this month.
New chain set on it, currently has a flat battery, but can be bumped easily, and runs perfectly considering age.
I need to make some space, could even deliver it too you (showing my confidence in the beast there) provided I got the full asking. :P
Let me know. PM me bro!x
11-01-11, 09:04 AM
CB500 Honda
GS500 Suzuki
ER5 Kawasaki
600 Diversion Yamaha
All similar (the Divvy is a four cylinder) and cheap. The Honda is the best, but the most expensive.
Either that or a 1980 bike (Honda Nighthawk or similar). Plenty about for sub £1k.
11-01-11, 06:31 PM
Thanks gents. Just doing a bit of research at the mo cos I'm skint after Xmas, but I aint getting any younger and wanna ride more in the winter months next year (well this year now) [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
11-01-11, 07:05 PM
Honda cb500
Honda cbf 600
Triumph sprint st 955i
My first, great little bike Ken [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
11-01-11, 08:25 PM
CB500. Can't beat Honda build quality. GS500's rot (sorry Jon). Or maybe a cheap Hornet? More fun than a 500...
11-01-11, 08:29 PM
Ye Mark was thinking along those lines. Had Hondas in the past and you are right - good build quality. At the end of the day it will all come down to money. Thanks tho
11-01-11, 08:45 PM
Well, I suppose this is predicatble but think about it:
BMW K75 - easy going 750cc triple, cheap to buy, service and fix. Plenty of speed for the winter, handles well and maintenance free shaft drive. Get the faired version and the protection is good. Old mans image but who cares if you are and don't care for the winter.
12-01-11, 07:57 AM
Total turkey's..... ;D Was properly had!!! ;DOriginally Posted by Mark_Able
CB500. Can't beat Honda build quality. GS500's rot (sorry Jon). Or maybe a cheap Hornet? More fun than a 500...
Nah! The GS is good for what it is. The Honda is more expensive for a good reason. Go with a CB, they handle well, have plenty of go, and never seem to break!!
12-01-11, 10:18 AM
In my opinion, don't bother with a second bike.Any thoughts most welcome.
We have fairly new bikes (09 and 59) and ride them throught the winter.
We pay Nooj £60 to do the ACF50 professionally, which is cheaper than buying another bike.
You can of course DIY.
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