I have an urge...

Originally Posted by philbut

Just read a comparisun in BIKE between the 600FS and the RR. the FS seems to be the better all round bike, and I bet the handling and performance would be fine for us mear mortals. i'll bring it along to the next meet Nick (or just pick up a copy, It's the march issue). they also review your ninja and confirm it's really a bit harsh on real roads. I know you were unhappy with the skitish handling over potholes etc - seems like it's not just you

BUT...if you do decide to sell, give me a shout. i shouldn't but I am tempted. The SV is going in summer anyway so...hmmmmm It's not green though but still...

Cheers Phil, had a quick look at that review in Bike. I need to get a test ride on one and if I like it then we should talk!

Originally Posted by BigApe

He ain't that dumb...

is he

Well, no...not usually, but then again, just read the thread title - appropriate non?

[KnightRider]

I think we should sticky this thread so that we all have a place to dump our little urges.

I would add the CBR600RR or Fireblade among other things.

Only thing is my urges seem to change with our weather.....

Originally Posted by HooliganDan

Only thing is my urges seem to change with our weather.....

I think that's unilateral isn't it

I raced one through Hampton Court(20mph limit) and i can confirm that it is slower than a ss600 0-20.

Of course you have to consider the calibre of the R6 rider(gp standard apparently) and the 600f rider might not have known we were competing.

[KnightRider]

BAh

Originally Posted by BigApe

1999 Aluminium frame introduced.
2001 FI introduced.

As many will tell you, the last of the steel framed bikes are reputed to be a much better choice than the alloy framed models until the introduction of the RR series. In short, a CBR from 97/98 is a better choice than anything from 99 to 2003.

Well, i've done a bit of research and the CBR's i'm after are 2800 pounds upwards. I reckon mine is worth around 2500 so I'd have to put another 300 plus there's bound to be a few bits I want to do on the new one so i'd budget 300 extra for that. So i'm looking at paying another 600.

OR..

I got a quote for the following to tidy up mine -

New cam chain fitted
BT014 rear tyre
New chain / sprockets
New fork oil
Horn fixed (it broke!)
All in at 420 pounds....

Any maybe add this shock..

Decisions decisions...

Originally Posted by nick_1871

Well, i've done a bit of research and the CBR's i'm after are 2800 pounds upwards. I reckon mine is worth around 2500 so I'd have to put another 300 plus there's bound to be a few bits I want to do on the new one so i'd budget 300 extra for that. So i'm looking at paying another 600.

OR..

I got a quote for the following to tidy up mine -

New cam chain fitted
BT014 rear tyre
New chain / sprockets
New fork oil
Horn fixed (it broke!)
All in at 420 pounds....

Any maybe add this shock..

Decisions decisions...

2 things....

Shock looks good if you can get it for that sort of money. However worth asking what weight its set up for.

BT014....whilst people complain about them, i think they are reasonable, but they do wear pretty quickly. Might be worth getting some sports touring rubber. More than enough for the real world and cheaper long term. Also a consideration, is that in winter/crap weather i found the BT014 worse than sports touring rivals. Good summer tyre though, although i reckon there is better out there now.

Just IMHO of course.