bike recommendations

[missinNZ1]

Well so much for all you loyal ZXR400 owners not one single person has suggested the ZXR400.....................................

so, im after a bike again and need some advice as to what to get!!
needs to be 600cc plus,and sport/supersport only, not interested in anything else to be honest....have about £2500 to play with so fire away!!

cheers guys

mike

he did ask a question, yes.

[zimm]

this, plus some bling/tyres/suspension/trackdays

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-FZR600_W0Q ... 19b9c9d46a

fzr6.jpg

the new 600's are just as cramped as the zxr.. i know this cos i fit on them.

[Jamz]

It depends what you want it for?

If you want something to use ever day to get your knee down and be good on long journeys as well, and that NEVER breaks down, then get an early VFR750 (1990-96) with plenty left over to sort the suspension and stuff. Or get two!

If you want all of that but the power to go past a flat-out early Fireblade as if it's stood still, then get a ZX9R (any model but preferably C or later).

Fireblades would be slightly better on track, but then for £2500 you'll be stupid to pass up an R1, but it won't be as 'sensible' on the roads as a 9r or a VFR.

SRAD GSXR's are GSXR's. So it's fine if you want corrosion and grief. I've just never liked them...

Whatever you get - enjoy spending it!

[rover220]

at the mintue, im seriously looking at zx7r and zx9r's.

is there anything known to look out for on either of these?

[Jamz]

at the mintue, im seriously looking at zx7r and zx9r's.

is there anything known to look out for on either of these?

For the 7 it's just the rear shock and making sure the front calipers are in good working order.

For 9r's the B models are old and a bit heavy, but I found mine quite flickable still. C models have an alleged gearbox problem (see the My Other Bikes section on here - it seem to just be the C1's though) and the front discs are prone to warping and that's about it. E's and F's you might just get in that budget and there's not really anything specific to check.

They've done me proud, and I'm pretty sure my next bike will be a newer and lower mileage one.

(and the green ones are faster)

[masterofinsanity]

tbh never heard of any problems with the zx7r except as Jamz says the 6 pot calipers but thats just 6 pots in general not zx7rs. the zx9rs have always been pretty indestructiblt but a little less desirable

[Jamz]

tbh never heard of any problems with the zx7r except as Jamz says the 6 pot calipers but thats just 6 pots in general not zx7rs. the zx9rs have always been pretty indestructiblt but a little less desirable

I totally agree on all counts!

ZX7R's are one of the most beautiful bikes ever made (as are the 400's). Out of the all 9r's the C's are the ugliest. They're still 'ok' though. And 6-pots can be an absolute arsebiscuit because they don't like any dirt at all in them and can be a nightmare to bleed! As I found out after my 1 hour caliper swap last week turned into an 8 hour slog and I'm still going to have to do more to them... :smt013

[watsonrodriguez]

Hi
The recommendations are based on experience, facts, as well as my valued and informed opinions. By no means are these the only decent choices, they are just good choices.If you are very price sensitive, wait for a good sale.

[rover220]

i think im goping to be purchasing this tomorrow!!

http://www.vandjsuperbikes.com/ViewBike ... ID=2118714

its mint!!!