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SauRoNZA said:
Yeah when riding in traffic you need to nurse that engine with the clutch the whole time because it’s rev obsessed and does nothing at the bottom?

Do you ride every day? Or only on occasion?

I simply couldn’t deal with it as an every day bike. And I expected to love it.
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I've put 23k km on it in a year. I've only recently turned into a weekend warrior as my wife works around the corner from me.

The clutch isn't harsh and the bike can pull from 25km/h in 6th. It was a far better commuter than my AC GS if you don't look at fuel consumption.
 
KingMikel said:
I've put 23k km on it in a year. I've only recently turned into a weekend warrior as my wife works around the corner from me.

The clutch isn't harsh and the bike can pull from 25km/h in 6th. It was a far better commuter than my AC GS if you don't look at fuel consumption.
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What is fuel consumption like out of interest?
 
pinball wizard said:
You guys are funny.

Something like a 250 Ninja is 39hp and a cbx 125 is only 17hp. (CBX 250 is rated at 24hp BTW - dunno why is so down on power for a 250, maybe aimed at entry level riders.)
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I'm guessing Honda cares more about reliability than power/weight.
 
KingMikel said:
How long have you been riding?
I was on my 390 Duke for 9 months before I climbed on an R1200GS. Another 8 months then I climbed onto my S1000XR.

The important things on a big machine like are the traction control and the ABS. Don't get on one without it.
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I've been on a bike for about 4 years, and previously a scooter for a few prior to that. So I think I've done the training wheels thing appropriately. :cool:

That being said, a 288kg bike is a bit of a daunting prospect, I must say. I'm going to take a look at it tomorrow - Anything obvious I should keep an eye out for? To be perfectly honest, I don't know much...
 
copacetic said:
I've been on a bike for about 4 years, and previously a scooter for a few prior to that. So I think I've done the training wheels thing appropriately. :cool:

That being said, a 288kg bike is a bit of a daunting prospect, I must say. I'm going to take a look at it tomorrow - Anything obvious I should keep an eye out for? To be perfectly honest, I don't know much...
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On a precision balanced machine you won't feel the weight, well unless you trying to pick it up
 
copacetic said:
I've been on a bike for about 4 years, and previously a scooter for a few prior to that. So I think I've done the training wheels thing appropriately. :cool:

That being said, a 288kg bike is a bit of a daunting prospect, I must say. I'm going to take a look at it tomorrow - Anything obvious I should keep an eye out for? To be perfectly honest, I don't know much...
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Unfortunately, I don't know all that much about that generation so can't really comment too much.

Obviously, you need to ride it and check that nothing is leaking anywhere (maybe do this after having ridden off to take a deeper proper look not under pressure).

Especially around the shaft area and inside any potential "pan" areas where it could accumulate.

Don't let the 288kg stress you, the BMW's are very well balanced and don't carry their weight up high so in reality, it's not as heavy as say a similar weighted Harley or other bikes.

I went from 178kg odd to 250+ and I can say in a purely upright slow movement maneuvres are actually easier on the bigger heavier bike that doesn't tip over from centre so quickly.
 
I think my main issue RE the weight is just the prospect of possibly having to pick it up if I manage to drop it. My 120 or so kg bike was enough of a challenge in that respect. Also, generally, I'm assuming the jump from ~27 HP to an elephant-sized 130 HP monster is going to be quite exciting!

Look forward to it, if it's in good condition. I'll probably make it a condition of sale that we get it checked by a mutually-agreed upon mechanic.
 
copacetic said:
I think my main issue RE the weight is just the prospect of possibly having to pick it up if I manage to drop it. My 120 or so kg bike was enough of a challenge in that respect. Also, generally, I'm assuming the jump from ~27 HP to an elephant-sized 130 HP monster is going to be quite exciting!

Look forward to it, if it's in good condition. I'll probably make it a condition of sale that we get it checked by a mutually-agreed upon mechanic.
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If you do it correctly you should be able to pick up anything.

Correctly being that you lay put your back up against the seat while holding the front brake (if possible) and then lifting it with your back.

If done properly I've seen a very small woman pick up a GS with no problem at all.

The jump will be big but if you keep your head about you it's all within your power to control. It's not a scary bike in power delivery.

You missed the bus with regards to the fancy electronic aids to control the power though on those older ones.

I'm sure Donford will have no problem having a look over it (drop me a PM I'll give the details of their head mechanic) and possibly it was serviced there and they have it's full history.
 
Here you go.


In reality though a hundred people will come running and then it can just be picked up by the ears.
 
Thanks for the advice and details, appreciated. I suspect this is going to ignite some fires, and I anticipate a more modern upgrade in a year or so. The CBR is just not cutting it though, at this point - I really want to be able to travel a bit, and need a bit more power, as I do not feel safe on freeways at this stage.
 
Taking my 700gs on the open road for the first time tomorrow. can't wait.
 
So things are looking pretty good - The bike has a (minor) issue, whereby it does not fire first thing every time, but once going no issues. The deal we are likely to come to is for the seller to reduce the price by half of the approximate cost of fixing the issue, which means that if I can sell my bike for a bit, this will end up costing me pennies, practically.

That being said - I will probably take out a loan for the full amount, so I can get the new bike and get mine serviced, etc. Any recommendations for where to look for bike financing specifically?

Also, need to upgrade: gloves, jacket and helmet. Boots, I'm not sure - Currently riding with very sturdy hiking boots...
 
copacetic said:
So things are looking pretty good - The bike has a (minor) issue, whereby it does not fire first thing every time, but once going no issues. The deal we are likely to come to is for the seller to reduce the price by half of the approximate cost of fixing the issue, which means that if I can sell my bike for a bit, this will end up costing me pennies, practically.

That being said - I will probably take out a loan for the full amount, so I can get the new bike and get mine serviced, etc. Any recommendations for where to look for bike financing specifically?

Also, need to upgrade: gloves, jacket and helmet. Boots, I'm not sure - Currently riding with very sturdy hiking boots...
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Wesbank has never disappointed me, they handle everything for you.

However you are unlikely to get a loan for much more than the purchase cost. Gear and such I know can be loaded but it’s not like a home loan where you can add some buffer.
 
SauRoNZA said:
Wesbank has never disappointed me, they handle everything for you.

However you are unlikely to get a loan for much more than the purchase cost. Gear and such I know can be loaded but it’s not like a home loan where you can add some buffer.
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that and you don't really want to finance that kind of thing, finance is a beatch
 
I'm going to need a bit of a loan for the bike, will then sell my current bike, upgrade some gear and pay off the remainder ASAP.

In any event, the gear question was mostly about the gear itself, not how it's going to be gotten.
 
copacetic said:
I'm going to need a bit of a loan for the bike, will then sell my current bike, upgrade some gear and pay off the remainder ASAP.

In any event, the gear question was mostly about the gear itself, not how it's going to be gotten.
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I’d implore you to maybe pay a visit to Donford to see what they have in the BMW stable.

It’s not cheap but it’s great.

Otherwise just stay the hell away from Spirit for helmets and probably everything else.
 
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