secondhand bikes

[mixnGSR6]

buying a new beast........... hey guys just wondering what bike to pick up i've got a budget of 8k, lookin for something sporty but still good for everyday use. [}:)] any ideas.

[mixnGSR6]

i was looking to try get hold of a k4 or 5 gixer6 but all the shops ive been to and adds in the paper seem a bit out of reach, the mrs has a tight hold since i smashed my first baby.lookin for anything decent that i wont be ashamed of but still has potential to be turned into something bute over time.

[fimpBIKES]

older 750?

[Hillsy]

If you're willing to look for 00 - 04 models, there's heaps of good buys in your price range. Z1000/750, ZX9, Bandit, some GSX14's, SV1000, 929 Blade, R1, FZ1,.... take your pick.

[mixnGSR6]

with the k2 gixers would it be hard to tidy up their large arse with a later model tail piece?????????? or would the sub frames be too different

[BANDITROD]

nah mate its a peice of piss i am sure you will find enough info here to do it yourself if ya wanted to

[Tony Nitrous]

quote:Originally posted by mixnGSR6

buying a new beast........... hey guys just wondering what bike to pick up i've got a budget of 8k, lookin for something sporty but still good for everyday use. [}:)] any ideas.


Early model Hayabusa.
$8k cash under someone's nose will buy you one.
Commutte, Drag, Tour, F#ck about, scare yourself.
Tuff motors, Not short of a few Ponys, Lots of
go-faster stuff or gay bling.

[slip]

8k is easy, plus a lot of bikes are going for a good hit under advertised price. You should have no problems. New Z750 Kwakas and ZX6-R's have been on sale in the dealers in the 10k range this year so 8k should be a shoe in.

[mixnGSR6]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

nah mate its a peice of piss i am sure you will find enough info here to do it yourself if ya wanted to
would it just be a matter of removing the rear tail unit and trying to fit brackets to match a new one and fit all the other business??

[Booster]

Got a hi km but just refreshed 01 R1 that will be going on ebay soon, 10mth vic reg,

[davio]

or u could do what im doin and build up ur dream bike from bits, im currently at about 6k and have 86 slabbie frame ,gsxr1000 front end,and low km 1200 bandit motor + all ancillary shit,,, it can be done, reckon ill be on the road sub $7500 and if i wasnt so fat and ugly id look and go like a real god of gsxr,,ps this way u can scam the missus a bit too, ie,please luv she will look so much better with that jmc swinger and its such a bargain ,well save $700

[Fight_fan]

^^^ "we'll save $700"!
Lol! I love ur style Davio!

[pappas]

Go the K2 Gixxer! My favourite bike!! I wish I never sold it!!

[puppet]

If you can stretch to $10,000 you can have my 06 GSXR1000 all black with red pinstripes and carbon exhaust.

[EFE 1230]

If you want to buy from a dealer please be aware they are not your friend.
EVERY sports bike has been thrashed, taken to a mate's barbie and smoked up!
What you need to look at is dealer service history (oil changes at every 3000k is good) and any "crash damage" funny little scrapes/marks a few new parts here and there ect.
Any bike 750cc up made in the last 5yrs will scare you shitless at full revs!!
Do not believe anything a salesman tells you, go for bottom $$$ price ride away with insurance, tell 'em the bloke down the road will do it cheaper until you get the deal you want.

[Fish]

^^^^ Be prepared to walk away.

[mixnGSR6]

quote:Originally posted by EFE 1230

If you want to buy from a dealer please be aware they are not your friend.
EVERY sports bike has been thrashed, taken to a mate's barbie and smoked up!
What you need to look at is dealer service history (oil changes at every 3000k is good) and any "crash damage" funny little scrapes/marks a few new parts here and there ect.
Any bike 750cc up made in the last 5yrs will scare you shitless at full revs!!
Do not believe anything a salesman tells you, go for bottom $$$ price ride away with insurance, tell 'em the bloke down the road will do it cheaper until you get the deal you want.

cheers mate, yeah im not too keen on goin for something over 600, fuk im luky to be here after coming off the thing 3wks ago.but the places i've checked out its easier to pick up a 750/900 over a 6 but when the right one pops up i'll take it. ive probably got more to play with now my insurance forgot to add my accesories to my claim yeah may be able to get my baby gixer after all[:p]

[slip]

SV650 I reckon, with some spare coin for goodies.

[Jockney Rebel]

get yerself on a brit triple

[br0k3n]

96 CBR900RR Fighter, that's what you want... ;)

[mixnGSR6]

yeah i like the tripples but ive never had the chance to ride one if i could pick up a fairly recent model i'll definetely have to consida, just love their tough look