Time for another bike too (Must be something in the water at the moment) - Page 2 - SV650.org

fizzwheel · 05-09-13, 06:04 PM

Moved to Bike talk

05-09-13, 06:31 PM

I too have been looking at the GSX650F. They are pretty good value but got to remember it's basically a bandit with some fairing on, so they are pretty hefty things. The SV is a great little bike, but I perhaps did rush into it a little at first and considering I'm 6'2", it gives me some jip in my back, shoulders and wrists with being so far hunched over.

kaivalagi · 05-09-13, 08:30 PM

I think the Sprint 1050 is a good shout, it's been around long enough to fit into your budget I suspect and has some grunt and long distance ability, look nice too...

05-09-13, 08:36 PM

Sprint is one of the only tourer bikes i can think of that i like the look of..

06-09-13, 01:18 PM

I'm selling my 2010 Tiger 1050 if you, or indeed anyone else, is interested.

06-09-13, 01:27 PM

Yes potentially, I need to look at bieks this weekend. I also need to get my car sold, since that will fund it.

squirrel_hunter · 06-09-13, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClunkintheUK

It will basically replace my car, so does anyone know of dealers who would take a car in PX? I know Fowlers in Bristol do, and will probably go there at some point soon, but any others around the West/South of London.

I wouldn’t trade a car in against a bike. In fact I would never recommend part exchanging, sale the car first privately you will get more money for it. This means you now have more money to spend on your new bike.

However if you really do want to part ex I would suggest not to use Fowlers if you are buying a used bike, their prices for used are quite high to interesting. If buying new then go for it with them or anyone else for that matter.

06-09-13, 01:32 PM

Not so much that I want to Part-Ex, its just that I am having a little difficulty selling it. I know I'll loose money, but frankly now i just want it sold. There's nothing wrong with the car, but it seems by putting a low price on it it seems that people think that there is something wrong.

06-09-13, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClunkintheUK

Yes potentially, I need to look at bieks this weekend. I also need to get my car sold, since that will fund it.

If you're interested in taking a look, I'm away for the weekend but will be back late Sunday afternoon. The bike's currently at my work in Isleworth.

Winder · 06-09-13, 03:19 PM

Go to cycle-ergo.com and put your measurements in to look at different riding positions for different bikes. I set arm straightness around 85% as that's how I ride and the ST looks too crouched for my liking.

05-09-13, 06:04 PM	#11
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Time for another bike too (Must be something in the water at the moment) Moved to Bike talk __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

05-09-13, 06:31 PM	#12
Phil 1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time for another bike too (Must be something in the water at the moment) I too have been looking at the GSX650F. They are pretty good value but got to remember it's basically a bandit with some fairing on, so they are pretty hefty things. The SV is a great little bike, but I perhaps did rush into it a little at first and considering I'm 6'2", it gives me some jip in my back, shoulders and wrists with being so far hunched over.

05-09-13, 08:30 PM	#13
kaivalagi Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,955	Re: Time for another bike too (Must be something in the water at the moment) I think the Sprint 1050 is a good shout, it's been around long enough to fit into your budget I suspect and has some grunt and long distance ability, look nice too... __________________ Mark Triumph and Suzuki owner Last edited by kaivalagi; 05-09-13 at 08:34 PM.

05-09-13, 08:36 PM	#14
stuR Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time for another bike too (Must be something in the water at the moment) Sprint is one of the only tourer bikes i can think of that i like the look of..

06-09-13, 01:18 PM	#15
wyrdness Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time for another bike too (Must be something in the water at the moment) I'm selling my 2010 Tiger 1050 if you, or indeed anyone else, is interested.

06-09-13, 01:27 PM	#16
ClunkintheUK Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time for another bike too (Must be something in the water at the moment) Yes potentially, I need to look at bieks this weekend. I also need to get my car sold, since that will fund it.

06-09-13, 01:32 PM	#18
ClunkintheUK Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Time for another bike too (Must be something in the water at the moment) Not so much that I want to Part-Ex, its just that I am having a little difficulty selling it. I know I'll loose money, but frankly now i just want it sold. There's nothing wrong with the car, but it seems by putting a low price on it it seems that people think that there is something wrong.

06-09-13, 03:19 PM	#20
Winder Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moved again now in Bracknell Posts: 981	Re: Time for another bike too (Must be something in the water at the moment) Go to cycle-ergo.com and put your measurements in to look at different riding positions for different bikes. I set arm straightness around 85% as that's how I ride and the ST looks too crouched for my liking. __________________ "Somewhere between happy and total f**kin wreck"

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