Is it worth the 3 grand change?
 

I am thinking[only thinking at this stage] of having a change. Now the next bike,if I buy one will be my last as I do try and keep them for a while ,current one ten years so a replacement would take me into my mid seventies with a bit of luck

The days of tear arsing the lanes have gone and I want comfort, economy, able to cruise at legal speed limits effortlessly, capability to carry a bit of camping gear all within a budget of £4500 [trade in /sale plus £3000]

Deauville but it would be second hand or a new CB500F spring to mind the CB is naked and basic model but new with 2 year warranty.

My current bike, Triumph Sprint 955i complete with luggage has been meticulously looked after and I have no qualms about going or doing anything with it as it ticks all my boxes. 50mpg and motorway speeds at less than half throttle or riding all day for 500 miles ache free with good weather protection

Do I take the plunge and would, what I consider a downsize/grade be a bit drastic--------OR-------do I keep what I have and spend my £3000 keeping it in top condition and ride it or go for a smaller replacement but newer. I may gain a bit on mpg and possibly insurance but just wonder if going smaller is the answer.

Just a muse on a boring day but what would you do?

Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change
 

Spend your money keeping that bike running tip top. You may change and find those highlighted words do not apply to your new bike. Keep it, maybe invest in a fancy seat to increase comfort in your dotage (:smt064) and enjoy riding a bike you know is not going to let you down.

Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change
 

I think the dullville would not save you any perceived weight when moving the thing around and the CB500 would be a completely knackering test to go touring on.

In short I think both of these bikes would be massively worse than your current one.

Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change
 

If. you are chilling things down a little why not one of the smaller cruisers VN900 classic kawasaki with screen and panniers. nice relaxed ride, see the scenery , 200 miles to a tank.

Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change
 

put these three in order of priority

save money

lighter / smaller to handle as you get older

newer / lower mileage so it lasts you the next 10 years with little maintenance

once we know what's most important, we can suggest other bikes, or suggest keeping your own

Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change
 

Have you seen the CB500F up close? The last time I was in Chiswick Honda I had a bit of a look at the CBR500 (or whatever the faired version of the same bike is) and it looked like a bit of a toy, made the CBR600RR look like a big bike.

Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change
 

I ride a Deauville with SERV and they are rubbish, get yourself a pan european.

Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change
 

Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change
 

Spend the money on petrol:D. If you'r undecided and not lusting after something then why bother.

Re: Is it worth the 3 grand change
 

Better the devil you know ..