Suzuki - Free insurance on new Bandits and SV650

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by MikeC

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Givi hard luggage is ace. I wouldn't be that happy will a full set on an SV due to no center stand. The bike leans over a long way on the stand and the extra weight from those panniers carried so high up would make it wobbly on the stand IMHO. You can just fit the GIVI topbox or just the panniers, as theirs is a modular system. They do a monster top box which is 52 litres and holds two full face helmets no problem.

VFR looks like a sound option....if I can find one with paniers.

Would you say its a no no having paniers on any bike that doesn't have a center stand?

Cheers all,


Neil

As above really, panniers can make it top heavy and too heavy for a sidestand...no experience myself thou!

There's plenty of VFR's around too....and I know of a bright red one with luggage for sale if you like, he's a friend of my gf's stepdad who has the VFR!

[ethariel]

Don't forget, it may be getting a bit long in the tooth but the ST1100 eat's up miles left right and centre. Would happily hope with the commute.

Colin

You could get a 2004+ FZ6 and then get the top box and givi v35 panniers:




£93 for the side rack http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk...l.asp?prod=PLX
£269 for the panniers http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk...l.asp?prod=V35

VFR will be the best ride but the servicing can be expensive. Do you really want to buy a new bike and put all those miles on it ? I'd look for a decent snd hand bike, whichever one you chose, and see what turns up.

This time of year you'd get a good price on a used Bandit 650 (early one, not the latest one) and on an SV. If I went for a Faser it would be the last of the non FI models, they're easier to ride and have a great reputation.

If it were me, it would be a used Vtec VFR or a Faser, both can stand the British winter better than the average SV or Bandit.

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And if you go for the FZ6 route you get 6000 miles oil changes and 26000 valve clearances service.

I think the FZ6 is lovely, far better than a Bandit.

I love my GSX750 - similar ride and engine to the Bandit, but it is a bit dull (in a good way - it is so easy to ride and comfortable) and I think the Bandit is even duller (to ride - I have ridden both a lot)

The FZ6 adds a bit of interest to the practical nature of a cheap IL4 commuter.

But an SV still has more character and is a better bike IMHO, but maybe more hassle on servicing when doing lots of miles and not as good 2 up as the others.

Originally Posted by Jelster

If it were me, it would be a used Vtec VFR

I was suggesting used too, rather than a new bike!

Originally Posted by Jelster

This time of year you'd get a good price on a used Bandit 650 (early one, not the latest one)

Early? Like January 2006 early?