best tourer/commuter
 

I've just changed jobs which now means a 90 mile round trip commute all on motorways. The SV isn't really that comfortable for me over that distance so I'm on the lookout for another bike to do the commute on plus a bit of two up touring with the Mrs when the mood takes.
What's the opinion of the best bike for the job on a £2000 budget?

Re: best tourer/commuter
 

Dullville, XJ/divvy, something like that.

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I'd look for a 900 divvy. That budget would get you the best of the best with all the luggage too

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I'd save some money in reserve to get someone like spanner man to go through it all with a fine tooth comb and mileage-proof it all.

Re: best tourer/commuter
 

Though about extending the bars and getting a bum friendly seat cover?. It's worth doing some research cost-wise before you shell out on another bike.

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Personally I wouldn't want to do that on an SV, such a waste, SV's deserve the twisty bits :)

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Yeah thought about bar raiser and seat change but to be honest I'd rather the bike went to a home where someone will use it as its meant to be. I've got my eye on a 1995 xj900 on at £1200 quid does that sound like a reasonable price? Mint condition and full history.

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Seems alright if it's in good nick. Like I say though it's well worth going through everything and giving it a good fettling to ensure long term reliability.

Calipers, if it's a divvy the suspension bearings, all the electrics, final drive etc etc. A good dolloping of grease everywhere will save you a lot of cursing later.

Re: best tourer/commuter
 

looking at the divvy its in good condition and rides well but one concern is that the engine makes a squealing sound on and off when revved above 2000rpm. Its not constant and can happen in or out of gear. It sounds a bit like a car fan belt would if it was slipping.

any ideas

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I used to courier on a 900 Divvie and I can tell you they drink fuel like nobodies business, I don't think I ever got more than 35mpg out of mine even on a run. If you're big like me, you'll need an extended screen.

I'm probably be going to doing a 40 mile commute soon and I'll probably use my CBR1000F, still does about 45-50 mpg, comfy as hell and you'll never need to go above 4000 rpm all day.

2k would get you an absolute cracker, I paid £1100 for mine and that included 128L of hard luggage. I had one before with 63k on it and it ran like a swiss watch. :)