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Originally Posted by Supervox
Paul, sorry to hear you're bikeless mate 
All I can say is that if the funds permit, & your heart is set on an R1 - GET ONE !!
However, if you're still open to other ideas. then I have a couple :-
1) How about a decent 'streetfighter' ? I don't know how much you're gonna get in your insurance payout - but I do know that you loved your (mildly 'fightered) SV !!
2) GSXR 750 - just about all the useable power and advantages of the litre bikes - but without the unneccesary bits - cheaper on the old insurance as well 
I was tempted to add a third option (BMW GS) - but I was afraid of the amount of abuse I might receive !!  |
there you go
Had thought of a GSXR 750 as I like the earlier ones (2000 - onwards) but there are loads around. I know there are a shed load of R1s about, but I don't see many of the 2000/2001 red versions around so I think that's what I'm going to go for.
Ian also suggested a 2002/2003 'Blade which is 2nd on my list. I'm off to see an R1 tomorrow and if it's good then I may return a very happy bunny!
Thanks again for the offer of loan bikes guys, it's really appreciated. If I need to spend more than another week on the train I might just have to take one of you up on it
Cheers,
Paul