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Choose A Bike............. - catsbum - 17-07-2010
<!--quoteo(post=170321:date=Sat 17th Jul 2010, 07:29 PM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Sat 17th Jul 2010, 07:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'd advise ya stop blowing money loike it's goin out of fashion !!! But if yer serious bout anudder boike i'd look at a big single (no not George Clooney) loike a XT660x or similar.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Great Minds, Just found this.. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-XT660Z-tenere...=item3f01444ad4
Choose A Bike............. - SelinaXT - 17-07-2010
XT660X for the best smile per mile factor. Or the R if ya fancy green laning on it too.
Just my opinion, and I am hopelessly biased.
Selina
PS the XT forum has a good bunch of folks too.....
Choose A Bike............. - zardoz - 17-07-2010
Go on, go on, go on, you know you want one.
Choose A Bike............. - catsbum - 17-07-2010
<!--quoteo(post=170321:date=Sat 17th Jul 2010, 07:29 PM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Sat 17th Jul 2010, 07:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro-->I'd advise ya stop blowing money loike it's goin out of fashion <!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc-->!!! But if yer serious bout anudder boike i'd look at a big single (no not George Clooney) loike a XT660x or similar.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Wooky
Moving to a home with no mortgage and low running costs, putting a shit load away till I decide what to do with my life, looks like Europe, when My Daughter leaves home(s)
Putting aside some for a truck and some for another bike.
And with all my ongoing medical shit I aint taking it with me or leaving it to people who have crapped on me.
Now then......
Choose A Bike............. - Matt686 - 17-07-2010
Nice position to be in. Get the Xt Cats. Think of the fun factor on that!!
That e-bay one seems a cracking deal with the extras?
Matt
Choose A Bike............. - TonyDevil - 18-07-2010
i quite like the honda valkyrie [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hidden.gif[/img]
Choose A Bike............. - wicklamulla - 18-07-2010
or wot about a YPVS 350.......they still come up on ebay from time to time and would make that short commute a bit more lively !
Choose A Bike............. - Guest - 18-07-2010
XT, wonder what they ride like. They do look nice. Possibly suit a taller person. Never thought about an XT. Options options.
Choose A Bike............. - catsbum - 18-07-2010
<!--quoteo(post=170400:date=Sun 18th Jul 2010, 12:37 PM:name=Dannyboy)-->QUOTE(Dannyboy @ Sun 18th Jul 2010, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->XT, wonder what they ride like. They do look nice. Possibly suit a taller person. Never thought about an XT. Options options.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Just been looking at Marky Marks pics from the RTT, Itsa tall bike. And Your tall too, get down your yammi dealer and let me know what you think!
Choose A Bike............. - buzz750 - 23-07-2010
How about a R1150GS? I took one out for a test run before I bought my tdm. I'm only 5"7", but could just touch the floor with both feet (not flat) I decided it was just a bit too tall & heavy for me, but on the move it was bloody superb. Price wise, it was a 2001, 36k, £3000. Bargain.
Choose A Bike............. - newstu - 23-07-2010
miss my XT more than I thought I would but have to keep reminding myself what a PIA it was on a longer journey - vibey, revvy and uncomfortable. That said, for a scratch back and forth to work its a real grin inducing bike with enough performance to make it fun but not too much to make it fragile and need spannering every ten minutes
Either that or, if you want more cubes, how about a Buell?? (should I get me coat?)
Choose A Bike............. - poldark - 23-07-2010
I've gone through a load of test rides over past few months investigating a new bike. I have a Burgman 650 for commute & 2 up days out, what I was after was a small, light nimble afternoon fun bike that would also provide the kicks the Burgman can't.
Worked my way from singles, DRZ400SM, KTM Duke 690, Pegaso Strada on the way learning I don't really like singles (I guess spoilt by a smooth twin) to twins, Monster 796, Kaw ER6f & Versys, finally settling on a triple - Triumph Street Triple R.
I have to agree that for a 9 mile commute a scoot would be an option, if you don't need to carry much and aren't fussed not having feet forward, then I reckon a Honda SH300 would be quite an eye opener for you.
But seeing your preference for larger bikes I would highly recommend testing a new <b>Bonneville</b>. I took one out when I rode the Speed & Street Triple, didn't have much else to do that day, was stunned how modern the handling felt and the engine grunt was really good, very roomy & comfortable and you can get quick detachable touring screens. They're not a lot new and hold their value well.
Choose A Bike............. - marko67 - 23-07-2010
![[Image: unicycle.jpg]](http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz205/harveykrumpet/loobman/unicycle.jpg)
seeing as silliness is in season..
Choose A Bike............. - ChrisG - 24-07-2010
Get a 250 or 400 enduro and do some green laning on it.
Choose A Bike............. - catsbum - 25-07-2010
What about Pic's Burgman? That could be the perfect Commuter?
If it doesnt sell of course....... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ambusy.gif[/img]
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...%3D1&_rdc=1
Choose A Bike............. - Guest - 25-07-2010
<!--quoteo(post=170321:date=Sat 17th Jul 2010, 07:29 PM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Sat 17th Jul 2010, 07:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'd advise ya stop blowing money loike it's goin out of fashion !!! But if yer serious bout anudder boike i'd look at a big single (no not George Clooney) loike a XT660x or similar.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Or an MZ Mastiff - same engine but "individual" styling. I've got one and I love it!
Choose A Bike............. - Daveb - 25-07-2010
How about one of these, its quite tall, not quite a thousand cc. Comes with luggage
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv.../8422/usedbikes
I suggest Black
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...1sh?logcode=fla
Choose A Bike............. - newstu - 25-07-2010
xt660x - do it!!
my old one....
![[Image: camempfeb2010024.jpg]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/nopillars/camempfeb2010024.jpg)
Choose A Bike............. - Daveb - 25-07-2010
I had a look at one of those the XT660SM before I bought the Tiger, apparently its good up to motorway speed but hard work at 70+, good fun low speed but I was told by my local Yam dealer that I would miss the response of the Twin compared with a single, plus if you ride on dual carrageways or motorways you would miss the power to overtake vehicles.
didn't ET have problems with his XT660Z tenere?
http://dashack.co.uk/go/index.php/topic,6903.0.html
ps fuel consumtion is worth looking at, currently I am getting 220 miles before reserve on Tigger, so 220miles on 18lt with another 6lt in reserve.
Choose A Bike............. - SelinaXT - 25-07-2010
<!--quoteo(post=171364:date=Sun 25th Jul 2010, 01:19 PM:name=newstu)-->QUOTE(newstu @ Sun 25th Jul 2010, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->xt660x - do it!!
my old one....
<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->I'm wiv Stu. Do it. XTX's give you big grins [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]
SelinaXT