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22-12-04, 03:45 PM

How about a CB650 X reg.. 500 quid.. ono...??
Looks a bit naff.. but hey if it goes..

22-12-04, 03:52 PM

My first three bikes after passing were GPz 500's. Solid bikes and unlikely to have been thrashed to hell and back. Very comfy - first long trip I ever too was a 250 mile haul to my parents - was within five miles of their house before I realised I hadn't actually stopped I was enjoying the ride so much.

A friend has a Diversion 900 that he uses for commuting - about the same distance as you. Swears by it. Very reliable and comfortable, will also stand being neglected throughout the summer too and still be raring to go come winter.
To second Sid's comments though - he did say you need to carefully look them over, but get a clean one and look after it and they'll repay you in kind.

Sid Squid · 22-12-04, 04:46 PM

A GPZ500 isn't the same as ER5, they have engines which are derived from the same unit but share nothing else. (OK, maybe some washers or something).

ER5s are great, their secondhand values are very low, I don't think anyone is ever going to suggest that you'll get excited riding one, but they are excellent at what they do, and when you consider the money that they go for, are a better bet than the CB500, which, whilst it is undoubtedly a fine bike, is little different but costs more, it would be fair to say that the CB probably handles slightly better and is a dab quicker, but if either of those were important to you, you'd probably not be considering either would you.

I thought that a shafty was the order of the day? Isn't that what Grouchy wanted?

22-12-04, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

I thought that a shafty was the order of the day? Isn't that what Grouchy wanted?

Who's Grouchy?

And I'm lookin into a NTV...

22-12-04, 04:52 PM

Go for the Divvy, worth visiting the website alone tales of speed on the mighty Divvy are well:

[/url]http://groups.msn.com/YamahaDiversions

22-12-04, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grinch

Honda Deaville

My missus would like one of those

22-12-04, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jp

Well i reckon an ER5 would be a good choice (u can get fly screens for em)

Sythree's got an ER5 ATM... Ask him

embee · 22-12-04, 07:16 PM

I've got a 2002 Deauville. That was the year there was a facelift with slightly bigger panniers, linked Nissin brakes (excellent) replaced Brembo (suffered a lot of "warped discs"), lighter engine internals, better clutch, better headlight. Engine slightly smoother than the earlier ones, but needs careful carb balancing (once set it doesn't go off though).

Around 2003 there was a spate of paint falling off engine cases, but mine's OK and later ones are too.

Very few mechanical problems, apart from the above Brembo disc probs (I think it was actually a caliper/pad problem because the Nissin brakes use exactly the same discs and I've never heard of a problem with one), and high traffic use on early ones caused early wear of clutch plates (better plates on 2002 onwards).

Ownership; easy as pie to ride, very light controls (clutch lighter than SV), rock steady handling, quite flattering really. Not a rocket-ship, but makes reasonable progress, cruise at the legal limit will give you near 60mpg. A bit heavy. Very comfy, 200ml range on a tank and no aches. Engines seem pretty much bomb-proof.

Did I say really easy to ride?

You need a different screen, std ones look swish but blast the air onto your chest/shoulders, and lots of wind-noise. Most folks use the Honda high screen (I do, works quite well but it is ugly), but the MRA vario screen seems to be a new popular favourite, around £80 I think.

Comes on Michelin tyres as std, made of granite, last long but don't grip well in wet, Bridgestone BT011E and 020 are good tyres for it, though there is a slight issue of some rear 020 tyres touching the mudguard on full bump so Bridgestone won't "recommend" them on 02 onwards bikes (plastic bits were changed then), they still work fine though.

I like mine, just so easy to ride. Did I say that before?

Next year's Deauville-meets-Deauville is in the Black Forest
http://www.deauville-meets-deauville...ault.php?lg=en
Last year's was in Luxembourg.
http://www.dmd-2004.com/
UK website
http://pub6.bravenet.com/forum/show....47396530&cpv=2

(Average age of owners = 47

)
People say it's boring (Hi Sid

), that's usually people who don't own one. If you appreciate a bike that's easy to ride (I said that), works, doesn't break, no chain

, comfy, reasonable weather protection, built in luggage, economical, lasts forever, and is easy to ride, you'll like it. If you haven't got one, or want excitement, it's boring.

22-12-04, 07:54 PM

If it's a winter shaftie hack you want look for a GT550. Mate of mine had one for over 70 000 miles, all he did was change the oil and plugs, never washed it even. Sold it for the same he paid for it 3 years later!
His first job in the UK was as a courier in London....

23-12-04, 09:49 AM

Well i've seen a NTV and what a lemon... scored forks, stuffed head bearing, rusty oil filter and lack of oil change, maybe even petrol in the oil. The guy didn't even give it clean to get rid of the cobwebs. I'm looking at 300 quid in parts before i've even started, I have not idea how he got it though the mot with that head bearing... Rust... worn tires... Tax till Jan... very clunky gear box...
Oh and the centre stand was missing???

Plus he can't find the V5...... walk away...

22-12-04, 04:46 PM	#23
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	A GPZ500 isn't the same as ER5, they have engines which are derived from the same unit but share nothing else. (OK, maybe some washers or something). ER5s are great, their secondhand values are very low, I don't think anyone is ever going to suggest that you'll get excited riding one, but they are excellent at what they do, and when you consider the money that they go for, are a better bet than the CB500, which, whilst it is undoubtedly a fine bike, is little different but costs more, it would be fair to say that the CB probably handles slightly better and is a dab quicker, but if either of those were important to you, you'd probably not be considering either would you. I thought that a shafty was the order of the day? Isn't that what Grouchy wanted? __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

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22-12-04, 03:45 PM	#21
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	How about a CB650 X reg.. 500 quid.. ono...?? Looks a bit naff.. but hey if it goes..

22-12-04, 03:52 PM	#22
K Guest Posts: n/a	My first three bikes after passing were GPz 500's. Solid bikes and unlikely to have been thrashed to hell and back. Very comfy - first long trip I ever too was a 250 mile haul to my parents - was within five miles of their house before I realised I hadn't actually stopped I was enjoying the ride so much. A friend has a Diversion 900 that he uses for commuting - about the same distance as you. Swears by it. Very reliable and comfortable, will also stand being neglected throughout the summer too and still be raring to go come winter. To second Sid's comments though - he did say you need to carefully look them over, but get a clean one and look after it and they'll repay you in kind.

22-12-04, 04:52 PM	#25
vtwinner Guest Posts: n/a	Go for the Divvy, worth visiting the website alone tales of speed on the mighty Divvy are well: [/url]http://groups.msn.com/YamahaDiversions

22-12-04, 07:16 PM	#28
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,804	I've got a 2002 Deauville. That was the year there was a facelift with slightly bigger panniers, linked Nissin brakes (excellent) replaced Brembo (suffered a lot of "warped discs"), lighter engine internals, better clutch, better headlight. Engine slightly smoother than the earlier ones, but needs careful carb balancing (once set it doesn't go off though). Around 2003 there was a spate of paint falling off engine cases, but mine's OK and later ones are too. Very few mechanical problems, apart from the above Brembo disc probs (I think it was actually a caliper/pad problem because the Nissin brakes use exactly the same discs and I've never heard of a problem with one), and high traffic use on early ones caused early wear of clutch plates (better plates on 2002 onwards). Ownership; easy as pie to ride, very light controls (clutch lighter than SV), rock steady handling, quite flattering really. Not a rocket-ship, but makes reasonable progress, cruise at the legal limit will give you near 60mpg. A bit heavy. Very comfy, 200ml range on a tank and no aches. Engines seem pretty much bomb-proof. Did I say really easy to ride? You need a different screen, std ones look swish but blast the air onto your chest/shoulders, and lots of wind-noise. Most folks use the Honda high screen (I do, works quite well but it is ugly), but the MRA vario screen seems to be a new popular favourite, around £80 I think. Comes on Michelin tyres as std, made of granite, last long but don't grip well in wet, Bridgestone BT011E and 020 are good tyres for it, though there is a slight issue of some rear 020 tyres touching the mudguard on full bump so Bridgestone won't "recommend" them on 02 onwards bikes (plastic bits were changed then), they still work fine though. I like mine, just so easy to ride. Did I say that before? Next year's Deauville-meets-Deauville is in the Black Forest http://www.deauville-meets-deauville...ault.php?lg=en Last year's was in Luxembourg. http://www.dmd-2004.com/ UK website http://pub6.bravenet.com/forum/show....47396530&cpv=2 (Average age of owners = 47 ) People say it's boring (Hi Sid ), that's usually people who don't own one. If you appreciate a bike that's easy to ride (I said that), works, doesn't break, no chain , comfy, reasonable weather protection, built in luggage, economical, lasts forever, and is easy to ride, you'll like it. If you haven't got one, or want excitement, it's boring.

22-12-04, 07:54 PM	#29
BURNER Guest Posts: n/a	If it's a winter shaftie hack you want look for a GT550. Mate of mine had one for over 70 000 miles, all he did was change the oil and plugs, never washed it even. Sold it for the same he paid for it 3 years later! His first job in the UK was as a courier in London....

23-12-04, 09:49 AM	#30
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Well i've seen a NTV and what a lemon... scored forks, stuffed head bearing, rusty oil filter and lack of oil change, maybe even petrol in the oil. The guy didn't even give it clean to get rid of the cobwebs. I'm looking at 300 quid in parts before i've even started, I have not idea how he got it though the mot with that head bearing... Rust... worn tires... Tax till Jan... very clunky gear box... Oh and the centre stand was missing??? Plus he can't find the V5...... walk away...