Need a bike

[Kwikasfuki]

Once the school holidays are over, I doubt I will survive the commute to work in the car.

I'm looking to get a cheapish bike to last me a few months (about Nov ish). This is so I can see how the finances are and see if there's an upgrade to the GTR

Budget is max 2k. Not bothered what kind of bike it is, as long as the resale value is ok. Intention is to PX for a GTR anyhow.

[Lonewolf]

Asif, these are decent machines and do retain their value..I used to have one. Its what I started back into biking on. 1300cc engine carbed on the older machines and injectiion on the newer ones.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271039720922?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170891554594?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Winston Smith]

This would be my choice

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-T-KAWASAKI-ZZR600-ZX600-E7-Red-Black-Mechanically-Excellent-Come-See-/180954211086?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2a21b6230e#ht_604wt_1398

[O.C.]

Asif there's a few at Autorama which could provide a 'deal' for you and they would be in a position to p/x again at a later stage

Why not speak to Brian ? I hope you find something suitable soon

http://www.kawasaki-autorama.com/kawasaki-Locator.aspx

[Debs]

Mt friend has a bike for sale..  Its a Yamaha Virago v x 535... They want £1400 for it.. It has 12 months MOT but they live in Essex..

[Lonewolf]

  I would chip in to see Asif on that! 

[Mogster]

you could try this..... 

[viper]

think twice about getting a non faired bike, you will miss that protection

[Lonewolf]

you could try this..... 

Mogs thats just the right size for 2kwacks   

[Trotters]

Asif, I would second Lonewolf's recomendation for an XJR 1300. Sold mine to buy the GTR & still miss it. If you fancy a bike with a fairing have a look at VFR's. I've had two a 750 & 800, used all weathers for comuting & in about 50K miles apsrt from consumable only had to replace one shock & one reg/rec. I found them great bikes & am tempted to buy another for a winter hack. Best of luck with your search.   

[viper]

ive got a rough zzr1100 that needs some feckling, runs great but tatty , £650

[O.C.]

ive got a rough zzr1100 that needs some feckling, runs great but tatty , £650

Bloody hell that's a good deal, I had an Ebomy & Firecracker ZZR 1100 in 1993/4 it was a fantastic bike 

[2kwacks]

Mogs thats just the right size for 2kwacks   

and double I'm assuming you haven't been on a diversity course..! are you saying that I'm a short arse.. because if you are I have no other option but to  p.s sorry you could not make the jock trip

[2kwacks]

if I was in the market for a older runaround I would defo get my self a zrx1100, or possible even the zrx1200 if the price was right. both the 1100 and the 1200 are excellent machines. bullet proof engines, look dam good, go like stink, and the eddie lawson replica looks the dogs danglies. had the 1200s model  for 5 years, another bike I've always regretted selling. it was a 2003 model with 11,250 miles on the clock and sold it for £3,200 4 years ago, I've seen them selling for more than that now but you can pick up a very nice zrx1100 with low to average miles for around £1,500 and £2,000 for a top condition one

[O.C.]

unfortunately the superb ZRX doesn't have a fairing which I think Asif would benefit from