Dan's latest biking craze.
 

Right,

First off I have to blame ASM Forever and Rubberduckofdeath for my change in tactics.

I've cancelled my Street Triple order. ASM Forever made a valid point in that it will be very similar to the Hornet that I probably won't enjoy it anymore than I enjoy my hairnet. Curse his sense.

So, my new plan is ........keeping the Hornet for best, buying a GS500 for winter hacking (already found a low miler for less than 2k) AND a..............Suzuki DRZ400 for off roading. Go me!

So in fact, by having 3 bikes I'm saving money.

Sssh, I like my logic. :p

Re: Dan's latest biking craze.
 

keep on telling yourself that

a bike on the road is worth 2 in the shed

Re: Dan's latest biking craze.
 

Welcome to the green fold. :notworthy:

Re: Dan's latest biking craze.
 

I give up trying to keep track. :roll:

Re: Dan's latest biking craze.
 

:smt045

well done\\:D/

Re: Dan's latest biking craze.
 

LMFAO. :)

I do think having an off roader makes sense, as its something different. However the amount of people i know who have them, but rarely use them.............

IMHO(although you seem to be paying attention so i'll keep going! :)) there is no point spending £2k on a hack. Seriously whats the Hornet worth? I have no idea but no more than £3k?

You may as well keep using the Hornet as a day to day bike. Its a Honda so build quality/reliability should be good. Also you will enjoy riding the Hornet a lot more than a GS or another equivalent. By the time you have paid for the GS/servicing/insurance/consumables/tax etc, the costs don't make it worthwhile.

I was considering getting a hack to suplement the R6, but the costs just don't add up. Why spend a few thousand on a hack, when i can just ride the R6. That few thousand can be better spent buying a new bike when it comes to sell the R6. Also i seem to remember Rictus saying you only end up riding your favourite one anyway.

I say keep the hairnet and enjoy it and commute on it, then get a off roader if you want. :)

Re: Dan's latest biking craze.
 

nooooooo not a drz
get a wr450 i heard the drz engines are way outdated now but still i may be wrong

Re: Dan's latest biking craze.
 

I'm in agreement with ASM here.

Re: Dan's latest biking craze.
 

for a laner, a reliable well known engine is a major plus. No shortage of folks on the trail who know how to fix em.

Re: Dan's latest biking craze.
 

My winter hack: Dullsville.

Price paid: £500.

Time owned: nearly 2 years

Expense for breakdowns: Water pump housing and battery £60.

Replacement worn out parts: Front and rear disks £110.

Fuel costs: £20 will get me around 270 miles.

Insurance costs: an extra £15 on my policy for additional bike insured fully comp.

Dropped 4 times: Damage ZERO.

Happy: Me.