View Full Version : which new bike?
Quiff Wichard
31-08-09, 06:27 PM
Ok - decided I too old and achy and slow and we always 2 up.. for the gixxer
so
either - give up. !
or..
VFR 800 Triumph Sprint ST .
or??
what you think?
sv-robo
31-08-09, 06:29 PM
Yamaha fz1s??
Dave20046
31-08-09, 06:29 PM
I like both; speak with orose and luckypants?
Bandit 12 worth considering? You do a lot of distance riding don't ya quiff.
'Bike' magazine were raving about an affordable sports tourer this month IIRC, just had a hunt lost the mag though :(
edit: and it's the only bloody copy I can't find online either - gonna bother me now. What engine size you lookin at, somewhere near 1l?
kwak zzr
31-08-09, 06:30 PM
keep the gixer!
ManxMatt34
31-08-09, 06:36 PM
I'm also looking at the 2 bikes in the original post by Quiff as i can see meself doing alot of long distance in the UK next year.
But i also am liking this offer by Suzuki on the new Gixxers and am very tempted? Any ideas anyone?
And that new Bandit is bludy sexy as hell!???? Help meeee :P
Dave20046
31-08-09, 06:37 PM
buy quiffs ;)
SoulKiss
31-08-09, 06:37 PM
Z750 - end of !!!
BanditPat
31-08-09, 06:39 PM
What years that gixxer you got now?
Quiff Wichard
31-08-09, 06:40 PM
hey we sat on it- was nice.. but me no funds.. me a poor church mouse.
just need something comfier for 2 of us .. and I never ever rode fast even on my own so dont really need a gixxer eh.
Quiff Wichard
31-08-09, 06:40 PM
what years that gixxer you got now?
04 k4
Supervox
31-08-09, 06:41 PM
Quiff dear boy -
I can heartily recommend the VFR (800i would be my preference) however, could I add another possibility ?
BMW GS (or GS Adventure) - either an 1150 or 1200 - whichever id more financially attractive.
Whilst it's true that you won't get the same feeling as the gixxer - or even the VFR come to that, but they are fabulous bikes !! :cool:
If I was getting a bike specifically for being old (and two up) then it wouldbe the Sprint ST out of the two you have post, although the VFR is a damn good bike too.
ManxMatt34
31-08-09, 06:46 PM
Maybe the finance option on the new bandits then + sell trade in the gixxer? Go to a dealership and get yourself on for a test drive! I'm thinking of test drving a gixxer when i'm in the UK if i can get one booked.
BanditPat
31-08-09, 06:48 PM
clicky
(http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2007-SUZUKI-GSF-1250-K7-BLUE_W0QQitemZ110428392042QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Mo torcycles?hash=item19b60b8a6a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)
Dave20046
31-08-09, 06:49 PM
Reckon test rides will deffo be the settler for you.
With the churchmouse factor I'd deffo consider selling (& maybe buying)private (if you hadn't already)
Jackie_Black
31-08-09, 06:59 PM
If you're tall get a V-Strom 1000 GT. It'll out tour a gixxer and goes pop pop pop bang bang. It'll still do a oner thirty easy (on a private test track) and out drag loads of things round the doors. It's also 6k less than a similar spec GS....
Seriously though just go and sit on loads and test test test. I've had more fun on the thing that me old ss600 missile and her indoors loves it.
fizzwheel
31-08-09, 07:09 PM
Two good bikes without a doubt, but your missing a trick here to..
If I wanted a bike for two up touring, that was comfortable and easy to ride... I'd be in the marekt for a Bandit 1250, if you go with the GT model, comes with hard luggage and Sat Nav to...
Test rides mate, its the only way you'll find out what you like...
Jackie_Black
31-08-09, 07:18 PM
I nearly got the bandit GT sat on both back to back. The strom just felt better for me. Bikes are so subjective though you really have to just go and have a look!
ManxMatt34
31-08-09, 07:20 PM
I'd be tempted by the GT as i'm really intrested in doing some touring myself. Can anyone find out how i can get more info on this? Free satnav etc... sounds very intresting to me.
Only thing is on top i wanna swap my SV for something abit more powerful like a CBR600 but i might have to hold on that till next year if i got a new bike in next month or 2.
Two good bikes without a doubt, but your missing a trick here to..
If I wanted a bike for two up touring, that was comfortable and easy to ride... I'd be in the marekt for a Bandit 1250, if you go with the GT model, comes with hard luggage and Sat Nav to...
Test rides mate, its the only way you'll find out what you like...
I reakon this would suit you Quiff, comfy and be much better two up, plus plenty of room for your hair straighteners aswell. Plus they're a cheap bike for what you get so sell yours and stump up a little for the 1250 job done!!
BanditPat
31-08-09, 07:25 PM
I reakon this would suit you Quiff, comfy and be much better two up, plus plenty of room for your hair straighteners aswell. Plus they're a cheap bike for what you get so sell yours and stump up a little for the 1250 job done!!
And the insurance on one of them for a 17 year old with 0 years no claims was only 400 quid fully comp so im guessing its going to be amazingly cheap for you
Dave20046
31-08-09, 07:35 PM
1250 bandit?
blackbird?
06 blackbird on ebay for about £5k at the mo - wasn't sure if this was out of the price range
hindle8907
31-08-09, 07:36 PM
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/2810692054_a044750b38.jpg
:)
Nice - that one even has a rack included :p
I think theres a fair bit of choice in there though - maybe the baby 800 GS is an option, as is the tiger 1050 if the soft-roader is your thing. If you're seriously in the market though, its definatly going to have to be a bums on seats job.
1250 Bandit Quiff... Go and have a gp - gaurantee you'll like it.
Tim in Belgium
31-08-09, 08:40 PM
A Ducati ST 2/3/4, Kawasaki ZRX 1100/1200, Honda CB1300S all have character.
ManxMatt34
31-08-09, 08:46 PM
A Ducati ST 2/3/4, Kawasaki ZRX 1100/1200, Honda CB1300S all have character.
Ye i love the look of the 1300S and apparantly there really comfortable.
TBH if i won the lottery tomorrow i could easily go and buy 20 bikes from new.
A Ducati ST 2/3/4, Kawasaki ZRX 1100/1200, Honda CB1300S all have character.
GSX 1400 if you're in that sort of a mood and want to stick with the big S.
Really, it probably depends how serious you are about your touring compared to being able to let it off the chain. Big sports-tourers is a fairly crowded market, so its almost certain that there is something that'll tickle your fancy and tick the right boxes.
Tim in Belgium
31-08-09, 09:02 PM
I've seen CB1300s at track days too!
punyXpress
31-08-09, 09:09 PM
Ask Amarko about the Bandit, Or ...
Restrict the gixxer, fit bar risers & peg lowerers - job jobbed.
You don't want anything with real character, you shrinking violet.
Quiff Wichard
31-08-09, 09:21 PM
yea I thought amarko had that bandit
good ideas in the pot folks I shall peruse tommorow
speedplay
31-08-09, 09:30 PM
Tiger?
Another one for the sv650 triumph club then...:rolleyes:
Quiff Wichard
31-08-09, 09:33 PM
Tiger?
cheers Ed you're a bit of a Lion yerself xx
Luckypants
31-08-09, 11:20 PM
Well I love my VFR and it's a great two up bike. However throwover panniers are a no-no with the exhausts where they are and the hard luggage is bally expensive! (Although Honda was giving hard luggage away with new VFRs last year, so plenty out there with it 'as standard'). VFRs are not cheap second hand either, so it may price itself out of the equation!
Both the Bandit 1250 GT and ST1050 come with luggage as standard, so probably represent better value. I love the sound of the ST to, have been casting an eye in that direction myself! The Bandit 1250 should not be overlooked, big comfy saddle, loads of room and fast as a very fast thing on speed! Keeping up with Amarko was a challenge on the VFR, even with the Maxton suspendies - on an open road there was 'no substitute for cubes' and he could bugger off at a rate of knots!
I would say ride them all with Mandy pillion and decide which suits you best, then see if you can do a deal.
PS If you want a try of the VFR next time we meet, just ask.
rictus01
31-08-09, 11:24 PM
whilst the bandit 1250 is very good value, I had one for a mouth as a loan bike, lovely engine and gearbox, comfy the works, but one thing stopped me from ever owning one.....
Every single bump in the road reminded me of the budget suspension, if they had only spent £500 more on it, it would have been an out standing machine IMHO.
Don't overlook the older 955i sprint either, some prefer it to the new one, a very accomplished bike.
Cheers Mark.
Balky001
01-09-09, 12:13 AM
Oh Quiff, we're all getting older. Have you looked at the HD StreetGlide? :wink:
Dave, you still will need something which will stir your soul, as owning a bike is very much an emotive choice if you're not just into bikes for the daily grind. Think about which bikes tug at the heart strings, and which bikes fulfil the role you want them to. Hopefully, there will be something in there which ticks both of those boxes. For me, the Versys does everything I want it to, but I dont quite get the feeling that I need to open the garage for that extra look on an evening, nor do I feel the need to shout that I own one from the rooftops. With the SV, I was proud to do both of these things. I am currently considering changing bikes despite it being everything I want it to be, purely for those reasons.
Quiff Wichard
01-09-09, 11:59 AM
Dave, you still will need something which will stir your soul, as owning a bike is very much an emotive choice if you're not just into bikes for the daily grind. Think about which bikes tug at the heart strings, and which bikes fulfil the role you want them to. Hopefully, there will be something in there which ticks both of those boxes. For me, the Versys does everything I want it to, but I dont quite get the feeling that I need to open the garage for that extra look on an evening, nor do I feel the need to shout that I own one from the rooftops. With the SV, I was proud to do both of these things. I am currently considering changing bikes despite it being everything I want it to be, purely for those reasons.
good points Rob.. a lot of what I been thinking about too.. being a poser!
my wrists and my bad ankle have really been playing up though with 3 weekends on the bounce doing over 600 miles on each .. I have to accept that I am old..
other option is sell bike and all bits. sell the alfa and combine me monies for an audi TT ... hmmmm
petevtwin650
01-09-09, 12:02 PM
Dave, you still will need something which will stir your soul, as owning a bike is very much an emotive choice if you're not just into bikes for the daily grind. Think about which bikes tug at the heart strings, and which bikes fulfil the role you want them to. Hopefully, there will be something in there which ticks both of those boxes. For me, the Versys does everything I want it to, but I dont quite get the feeling that I need to open the garage for that extra look on an evening, nor do I feel the need to shout that I own one from the rooftops. With the SV, I was proud to do both of these things. I am currently considering changing bikes despite it being everything I want it to be, purely for those reasons.
Very honest Rob. :cool:
For most people who own a bike it is about pleasure, whether it be visual or dynamic.
Quiff Wichard
01-09-09, 12:02 PM
appreciate everyones comments. I am doing some serious thinking.. I loooove the gixxer.. but only on my own..
there is a viffer in the local honda dealers here so I amy go just sit on it today on the way to the job centre .
My riding doesnt warrant a super fast bike and knee down potential anyway- you only have to look at me Chick strips to see that.. and thats not cos I 2 up.. I never rode wayy fast n smooth on my own anyway - just felt like I did compared to 2 up.
I could sacrifice biking completely and try and remain safe forever I suppose.. we had a good run and only one off and no major injuries so maybe its time to think about hanging the boots up..
Quiff Wichard
01-09-09, 12:03 PM
Very honest Rob. :cool:
For most people who own a bike it is about pleasure, whether it be visual or dynamic.
it is pete , and at moment I am not feeling the pleasure..
fizzwheel
01-09-09, 12:13 PM
I loooove the gixxer.. but only on my own.
Thats because thats what it was meant for...
My riding doesnt warrant a super fast bike and knee down potential anyway
Neither does mine, but I still love riding it anyway, it doesnt matter IMHO whether you ride it to its potential or not. As long as you enjoy your ride when you do go out. It doesnt matter what you ride.
just felt like I did compared to 2 up.
I know how you feel I took Liz pillion ages back and I hated it and so did she, the weights all in the wrong place and it really does effect the handling of it. Even if you have a good pillion, plus with Mandy being tall, theres the drag from her body / head being up above yours pushing weight back down onto the back of the bike. You could dial this out by playing with the suspension settings, but IMHO its only ever going to be a compromise.
I could sacrifice biking completely and try and remain safe forever I suppose.. we had a good run and only one off and no major injuries so maybe its time to think about hanging the boots up..
Maybe it is, only you'll know that its time to hang up the lid, but I honestly think you'd miss it and you'd be back on two wheels again.
I'll be honest. I reckon you have the wrong bike for two up work. When you go camping you have so much stuff to take, and it all effects the dynamics of the bike.
You just need to work out what your missing and why you've lost your biking mojo, good point above about taking Mandy with you when you to test ride so she can test it from a pillion point of view to.
I know you were feeling off colour this weekend gone to. Nobody rides well or enjoys it when they are'nt feeling on top form...
Quiff Wichard
01-09-09, 12:13 PM
[QUOTE=Luckypants;2021798]Well I love my VFR and it's a great two up bike. However throwover panniers are a no-no with the exhausts where they are and the hard luggage is bally expensive! (Although Honda was giving hard luggage away with new VFRs last year, so plenty out there with it 'as standard'). VFRs are not cheap second hand either, so it may price itself out of the equation!
I see a lot of them Mike have the hard luggage with.. that is one of the appeals too.. if we doin a lot of long long trips its a pain to load on panniers pack them level tie them on - make sure mand got leg room.
wanna just book it pack it and *&*&* off simpleessss
timwilky
01-09-09, 12:29 PM
Cut out the pies and the weight loss will sort your back. No new bike needed then.
Quiff Wichard
01-09-09, 01:43 PM
Cut out the pies and the weight loss will sort your back. No new bike needed then.
ha ha .. no wonder people hit you with chairs Timothy..:smt110:smt110:smt110
Aprilia: Shiver GT, Caponord
BMW:1200GS, 1200RT
Triumph:Tiger, Sprint
Honda: CBF1000, CB1300, Varadero, Dullville, VFR, Pan Euro
Suzuki: V-Strom, Bandit12, GSX1400
Ducati: Mulstrada
Kawasaki: GTR1400, Versys, Z750Faired, ZZR1400, ZRX1200
Benelli: Tre-K
Yamaha: FZ1 (Fazer), FJR1300
Those are what I can think of off the top of my head, stuff with power, stuff with big seats and some just ridiculous choices.
Oh and if you think that you would rather just have a nice car, go for it. I just wonder whether the time you fill on the bike would be taken up driving around or doing other things?
Ceri JC
02-09-09, 11:33 AM
I know I'm biased, but if you're after comparative comfort and pillion carrying capabilities, I'd have to say the F800GS. Far more competent 2-up (both handling and power) than an 800cc bike has any right to be. Other than the increased braking distances, I can often forget my other half is there. Very comfortable (good for an old boy like yourself ;)), unless you're doing high mileage in one stint and there are good luggage options available (for all the unnecessary paraphernalia your other half insists on taking).
Other options; Pan, 'wing, big tourers, etc. are a lot more pricey if buying new.
kwak zzr
02-09-09, 04:57 PM
PM mr quiff :)
-Ralph-
02-09-09, 07:40 PM
Quite surprised at the number of folk saying Bandit 1250. I was going to post a similar thread the other night (will do it now), but I couldn't get a decent web connection in my Wife's backward village in France. I was going to ask the same but between the Bandit 1250 and the Fazer FZ1-S, but was expecting loads of Blandit/Boring/Old fashioned type replies.
PS: somebody moaned about the Bandit's suspension showing all the bumps in this thread. I found exactly the same on a test ride, it was hard and crashy, but as soon as my wife got on it behaved perfectly, I think the one I rode just needed adjusted for less weight.
Tim in Belgium
02-09-09, 07:41 PM
Blandits are boring/old fashioned!
But probably quite good at some things.
Essex of Essex
02-09-09, 09:07 PM
The Sprint St gets my vote but then Ive ridden them for the last 35000 miles, if your back is a problem then look at the Tiger which seems more upright.
I don't carry a pillion regularly but have had a comment that the panniers get in the way of comfortable seating position, so get the test ride with Mandy on board and get a few miles in.
The Sprint St gets my vote but then Ive ridden them for the last 35000 miles, if your back is a problem then look at the Tiger which seems more upright.
I don't carry a pillion regularly but have had a comment that the panniers get in the way of comfortable seating position, so get the test ride with Mandy on board and get a few miles in.
Quiff might be getting a test ride on a Sprint this weekend ;)
-Ralph-
02-09-09, 09:15 PM
The Sprint St gets my vote but then Ive ridden them for the last 35000 miles, if your back is a problem then look at the Tiger which seems more upright.
I don't carry a pillion regularly but have had a comment that the panniers get in the way of comfortable seating position, so get the test ride with Mandy on board and get a few miles in.
I've ridden the Sprint ST 955 and 1050 and it's a lovvverrly bike - unless you are long in the leg. The only reason I'm not looking at one myself is that my knee armour rests on the fairing and puts weight on my knees. I damaged my knees on the roof rack of a cage when it pulled out on me when I was a teenager, and had problems ever since, so it's a problem I can't tolerate, otherwise I'd buy one in a shot.
Think the VFR will be fantastic too, but the ST would win for me if you fit on it.
Quiff Wichard
02-09-09, 10:19 PM
not sure I can afford/justify an ST .. I will see what they are like when I go downto the old man Matt SV's this weekend... plan was we go out and I see his / ride his on way to se a viffer not far from him
but
went to see one tonight..
hour and a half drive from me..
it is a 56 plater, honda panniers. mint- I mean like showroom.. brand new rear tyre cos of a puncture- orig front tyre. and has on the clock. 1300 miles yes thirteen hundred. one thousand three hundred !!!
crikey i think I have just sold it to myself.
one problem.. it is red/burgundy.. i wanted silver. hmmm its on at £4995 private sale but I may get him down a bit.. bang a bagux seat on and whhaayyyy...
not rode one yet though - ha.
so may buy this tommorow.. £15 to get it on my insurance ride it to matts and back to see if we like it- if we dont then I can sell it on ..maybe at a profit.. and start again!!
sounds like a plan..
sat on it started it up.. the sound didnt thrill methough- even on the revs in neutral .. hmmm man said its like getting out of a porsche and gettin in a Bentley goin from IL4 to a viffer. am I old now?
Luckypants
02-09-09, 10:36 PM
sat on it started it up.. the sound didnt thrill methough- even on the revs in neutral .. hmmm man said its like getting out of a porsche and gettin in a Bentley goin from IL4 to a viffer. am I old now?
I didn't call mine whispering death for nowt mate. It will save points from the noise police, but is boring as feck. New pipes is not cheap either! Did you ride it into the VTEC zone? Induction noise is awesome!
-Ralph-
02-09-09, 10:40 PM
sat on it started it up.. the sound didnt thrill methough- even on the revs in neautral.. hmmm man said its like getting out of a porsche and gettin in a bentley goin from IL4 to a viffer. am I old now?
V4's sound great, you just need the right pipes on it.
IL4 to Viffer? Yeah, maybe that's true if your coming from a Gixxer, but if your crossing continents with 4 folk and luggage, you want a Bentley not a Porsche! It's all about what you are going to get from the bike and what best suits what you want to do with it, not some preconceived crap about how old you have to be to ride a viffer.
Just try to pretend Luckypants doesn't have one and it won't feel like such an old mans bike anyway :smt064 :smt031 ;)
Don't get yourself sold on the VFR until you've ridden the ST though. The VFR might be better, I've never ridden a pointy one so I don't know, but try both. What's your budget and what mileage are you after? Early 05/06 plate ST1050's below 20k miles start about £4K, as do 04/05 plate pointy VFR's same mileage.
Quiff Wichard
02-09-09, 10:46 PM
I didn't call mine whispering death for nowt mate. It will save points from the noise police, but is boring as feck. New pipes is not cheap either! Did you ride it into the VTEC zone? Induction noise is awesome!
aint ridden it.. aint ridden one !! .. just sat on it and rev abit in neutral.hmmmm
Quiff Wichard
02-09-09, 10:56 PM
cheers ralph..
we prob will do more touring- scotland - ireland cornwall.. (not same trip - ha )
this only has just over a thousand miles on it though ! .. I never ridden one but cantbe that bad can they?? mand liked the seat position.
I bought my gixxer without ever having ridden one..
Maybe I wont like it .. maybe it willbe boring with standard pipes on compared to my roaring gixer,
but, I dont ride very quick anyway - we like the views, the touring, the stopping, not really the haring round looking at the 20 foot of tarmac in front of me for a day .
Main concern is is sounded real real boring .. but I am on 6 points and maybe wont get such glances from the bobbies or even get pulled unless I riding like a fool.
me now confused.
I can buy this its too good not to.. I dont need to sell my gixxer to fund it - so can put on my insurance. ride it downto matt sv in southampton this weekend . tootle around on way down on some a roads and motorways and get a feel for it on the 4 hour journey , then, if it not what I thought I am sure I can sell it on for same price or garage it til spring and make on it .
point is I will still have the gixxer so I can always go back to what I had , the money was just in the bank earning me about £3 a month interest anyway !!
major concern- it didnt thrill me .. but that is the reason I am buying it really- slow down, be comfier- cruise a little.. there has to be a compromise I suppose
-Ralph-
02-09-09, 11:08 PM
major concern- it didnt thrill me .. but that is the reason I am buying it really- slow down, be comfier- cruise a little.. there has to be a compromise I suppose
Your not alone there mate, see my thread with a cannily similar title ;)
I don't think you'll be disappointed with a VFR, there's so many sold, all those folk can't be wrong, and LP rate's his highly, it's not exactly a Dullsville. In fact if you don't love it, it's probably not a true sports tourer you're after, Honda make a damn fine bike.
Quiff - you know my thoughts, however....
major concern- it didnt thrill me .. but that is the reason I am buying it really- slow down, be comfier- cruise a little.. there has to be a compromise I suppose
You might have seen on the AR - even two up on my ST I had no problems working my way back up to the front, sports tourers aren't really that much slower than a sportsbike on the road. In fact, I reckon I am quicker on the ST than I was on the SV two up as I feel a lot more comfortable (yes I know the SV isn't really a sportsbike;))
I was in the same position as you a few months ago. Most of my riding these days is two up, apart from the odd ride down to Poole Quay on my own. My SV1000 was great for solo riding, looked good, sounded awesome, went like stink.
Two up, for short runs it was fine. However, any more than 100 miles and it was bloody uncomfortable for both Anita and I - as a result, I didn't really enjoy riding it two up so we hardly ever went out on it. Like you, I almost thought about giving up altogether.
So, I started thinking about changing it, and came up with the following prioirities
2up comfort
Good handling - i.e. able to keep up with most other bikes within reason
Good sound
Good looking (being a tart like you :smt003)
Not an IL4
Still fun to ride solo
This left me with a choice of 2 - Viffer or ST - both ticked all of the boxes, the ST is a little bit lighter and a bit more powerful, the viffer has that great V4 sound and awesome headlights.
I went for the ST as Triumph were doing a good deal at the time, but think I would have been just as happy with the Viffer.
That red one you have looked at is a great price, especially with the mileage. Even without a Baglux it will be a lot more comfortable than your gixxer.
Looks like I might need to make a bit more room in the garage for Friday night ;) If you do bring it down, and the weather is good we could have a run down to Brighton for a bag of chips just so you can hear a V4 and a triple being caned through Shoreham tunnel :cool:
If you do bring it down, and the weather is good we could have a run down to Brighton for a bag of chips just so you can hear a V4 and a triple being caned through Shoreham tunnel :cool:
If you do this - call me. I'll be there.
fizzwheel
03-09-09, 08:52 AM
I can buy this its too good not to.. I dont need to sell my gixxer to fund it - so can put on my insurance. ride it downto matt sv in southampton this weekend.
Well that sounds like a win win situation to me...
If your coming back past Yeovil way and fancy stopping in for a detour let me know and I'll PM you my address, be good to see you and Mandy again :cool:
Ahem.
Paging Mr Quiff.
I do believe that an update is required ;)
Quiff Wichard
03-09-09, 11:00 PM
update -
bought it..!!
too some pics.
will post them in a min with some comments -
only just got in from the garage putting the autocom on it etc.
it feels a bit "boring" but it has potential..
-Ralph-
03-09-09, 11:08 PM
update -
bought it..!!
only just got in from the garage putting the autocom on it etc.
I refer to one of my posts earlier this fine evening.....
http://clotheslineblog.com/files/images/meerkat1.preview.jpg
DO I SMELL OLD PEOPLE??
sv_rider1990
03-09-09, 11:17 PM
yaaay nother VFR owner - im gna be 19 and on a vfr (october 16th restriction is off my licence) .... dont think its for old trumps.... i see it as a great all rounder.... believe me it sounds good once you got it going, its my dads old bike and manier times hes hooned it past me on my SV with the VTec opening up and theres nothing that sounds as good as that.
Quiff Wichard
03-09-09, 11:53 PM
see idle banter for my new bike thread and pics.
MattCollins
04-09-09, 01:00 AM
How about a brand spanking new SV... for the lady.
Geoffrey
04-09-09, 06:00 AM
Vfr800
Quiff Wichard
05-09-09, 04:03 PM
well ridden 2 up now.
down the motorway to Matt Sv house for weekend in Southampton- about 180 miles. .. all on one tyank - terriiiffic..
real comfy- real nice
Mandy loves it LOVVEESSS it !..
me - jury still out.. only cos of my ego- its doesnt sound super and doesnt turn heads BUT- it is everything I need and it does shift.. I ride it nicer and more confidently than the Gixxer to be honest and it feels more planted.
we will see
Alpinestarhero
05-09-09, 05:18 PM
quiff, get louder exhausts for it. A honda V4 is the sweetest sound in the universe...I love hearing my dads little VFR
Quiff Wichard
06-09-09, 09:44 PM
update -
done 655 miles this weekend down to see Matt SV and Scoobs in southampton.
and
I love it !
it's brill
it is more me..
got my mojo back
sv_rider1990
06-09-09, 11:04 PM
gooood man, its an awesome bike, first thing im putting on is exhausts, dont know which ones as i havnt seen any that sort of follow the contours of the bike, i dont fancy 2 oval cans, wouldnt mind some simular to the triumph ST.... 4 little ones but dont know if any company make zausts like that for the Viffer!!
It will just keep impressing you now, how you finding the VTEC?
Cheers
Ash
STRAMASHER
07-09-09, 06:54 AM
.... 4 little ones but dont know if any company make zausts like that for the Viffer!!
Ash
Smart (and loud) quad pipes from this mob.
http://www.laserexhausts.com/en/module/CATALOGUE_BIKES/bike-exhausts.html
kwak zzr
07-09-09, 06:59 AM
i got an idea Quiff boy! KEEP BOTH :)
first thing im putting on is exhausts, dont know which ones as i havnt seen any that sort of follow the contours of the bike, i dont fancy 2 oval cans, wouldnt mind some simular to the triumph ST.... 4 little ones but dont know if any company make zausts like that for the Viffer!!
Luckypants has Staintunes (IIRC) on his VFR and it sounds awesome! Get some of those!
Dicky Ticker
07-09-09, 09:23 AM
Sorry but if you want to keep anonymity why fit loud exhausts and draw attention to your self
Sorry but if you want to keep anonymity why fit loud exhausts and draw attention to your self
Loud pipes save lives ;)
Dicky Ticker
07-09-09, 10:32 AM
And are generally noticed by officers of the law.
Its self choice as to whether you want to be loud[Baffles out/race can] and risk being nicked or whether you run a legal can.
Being heard by other road users? If you want to bring attention to your presence fit a louder horn which is legal used in the proper manner.
I have never understood this arguement as most of the noise generated is only heard by the other road users once you have passed them so where does the safety factor exist in that?
Dave20046
08-09-09, 11:28 AM
I find it so much easier to filter with an aftermarket can on infact since being knocked off when running standard cans I don't bother with them anymore as I'm sure that contributed to the accident.
I also like to be able to hear what my bikes doing over the windnoise.
Alpinestarhero
08-09-09, 12:33 PM
And are generally noticed by officers of the law.
Its self choice as to whether you want to be loud[Baffles out/race can] and risk being nicked or whether you run a legal can.
Being heard by other road users? If you want to bring attention to your presence fit a louder horn which is legal used in the proper manner.
I have never understood this arguement as most of the noise generated is only heard by the other road users once you have passed them so where does the safety factor exist in that?
If filtering slowly, then revving of the engine can make people hear you. A loud exhaust amay also increase the likely hood that if you are alongside someone, they will know you are there.
I like having a loud exhaust for this reason, and also for warning pedestrians
Dicky Ticker
08-09-09, 02:22 PM
I have loud horns that do exactly that;)
No---point taken,but it is just a matter of personal choice and as I don't do much city or heavy traffic riding I find my horn adequate for my needs,where as if I was commuting in traffic daily it would be a different matter:D
Without going all the way back through the posts I understood that Quiff wanted a quieter life so I couldn't understand why everbody is suggestig loud cans.
andreis
08-09-09, 02:39 PM
You know, about the loud pipes, I think that it may annoy some people more than we'd like. Indeed, I would rather deal with angry drivers then careless ones though...
On topic : kinda sad that you didn't look at any of the ST's, but then again, you're happy with it and that's what counts the most. Maybe when the viffer no longer does for you, you'll consider the mighty sprint again :)
Have fun with it!
ManxMatt34
08-09-09, 05:53 PM
I find it so much easier to filter with an aftermarket can on infact since being knocked off when running standard cans I don't bother with them anymore as I'm sure that contributed to the accident.
I also like to be able to hear what my bikes doing over the windnoise.
Lol gotta agree with this statemeant after some fella in a fiesta tried to undertake him coming towards a roundabout junction.
He just redlined it, popped the exhaust the guy pretty much s**t himself.
yorkie_chris
09-09-09, 09:08 AM
The staintunes on mikes viffer aren't obnoxious, and a VFR isn't the sort of bike to draw lots of attention like the GSXR was! They just sound sweet when it's given the appropriate amount of rice...
Quiff Wichard
09-09-09, 09:49 AM
The staintunes on mikes viffer aren't obnoxious, and a VFR isn't the sort of bike to draw lots of attention like the GSXR was! They just sound sweet when it's given the appropriate amount of rice...
correct Chris. only problem is when I am onthe bike the rider is obnoxious:smt048
Luckypants
09-09-09, 10:28 AM
The staintunes on mikes viffer aren't obnoxious, and a VFR isn't the sort of bike to draw lots of attention like the GSXR was! They just sound sweet when it's given the appropriate amount of rice...This is very true :D, even with no cans at all the bike is pretty quiet, the cans give it a nice tone. The quietness can be put down to the V4's design I guess, I've never heard a truly loud VFR of any ilk. My 750 with a straight through Wolf can was not even that loud :(
I am thinking of new headers to de-cat my bike though, gives a louder and deeper growl and maybe a few more horses.
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