Time for a change...

Originally Posted by fenjer

Dyzio, I think your friend will want more than I can afford for that RR!

If you can't afford an 06 plate RR, then I'm confused, because I thought we were talking about a new shape 600F ("tiny compared to the SV", "newer shape")?

Are you asking about this type of 600F? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1219469630716/

Or this one?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01238485529731

If the latter, I had one in the early 90's and it was a great bike then. You wouldn't regret one of those, far superior to your SV.

I meant I couldn't afford it through a private sale, will probably need a level of finance. The dealer is doing a deal on a full set of leathers, lid gloves and a textile jacket if I buy from them.

Gotcha - do the sums and see if it suits you though...

Just been out looking at kitchens today. B&Q are doing zero percent finance if you buy a kitchen and have it fitted by their fitters. It looked attractive because I have an offset mortgage, so at 0% the money is better left in the bank. When I enquired about the fitting charges, the difference between that and what I'd been quoted by my builder, way outweighed any interest I'd have to pay if I took a normal personal loan just to buy the kitchen and pay the builder. Whenever something seems attractive, somebody's making money somewhere or it wouldn't be on offer.

Getting a personal loan to buy a second hand bike on private sale, may actually work out much less expensive in the long run, than taking zero percent on a new bike.

The older 600F is still a damn good bike and worth considering though.

Yeah, dont worry - I'm not rushing into anything. All the sums will be checked out for the best deal. lol

The screen added to the triple is amazing. I road it without and seriously considered another bike. Depends what height you are but I do a lot of miles (I'm 5 7) and it deflects the wind straight over my helmet.