Advice for a bike virgin!

[bikemad]

Yoiu should buy a Triumph TT 600.
Great starter bike, quick enough, but the insurance aint bad!
I know of a nice condition one for sale at the mo actually....
2001 - 17k miles, FSH, Good condition, red and silver - yours for 2k

[newbie]

thanks again,

re: the fairing, im not going to be on motorway regularly so if its doable at speeds no more than say 75-80 then it shouldnt be an issue - plus naked bikes look so much better right? im 26 medium height pretty slim, struth this is starting to sound like a singles add - no blokes please!

yeah will defo consider the fazer - my plan is to have at least a sit on these bikes and then bight the bullet - ive found loadsa good bikes in auto trader

i know its a very general question but how many trouble free miles/years is say a 600 honda or bandit good for? if looked after- i,e if i get a 2k standard 2004 15kmiles bandit or honda will i get say 3 yrs of no trouble?

should i get the triumph because you by chance have one to sell! ;)

thanks again

[Smiler]

Newbie I have an '04 Hornet, had it from new. Done 21k + miles on it, regular services done and all the usual maintainence... I know plenty of other guys with Hornets who dont even do that and the buggers still keep going!!

Don't know enough about Bandits to compare but the Hornet is pretty bullet proof user friendly with a ickle bit of poke to have some fun on too

Good luck with your bike search, 2k should buy you something tidy - if its a Hornet you are after, have a look on http://www.hondahornet.co.uk/messageboard2/index.php in the for sale section, some lovely clean examples have been up for sale recently..(admin, hope thats ok to post other forum? xx)

Take care

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[TLS-Moose]

......(admin, hope thats ok to post other forum? xx)

No it's not - get thee hence, sinner!!








Plenty of "sit-ons", and try to blag a few test-rides too ..... engine characteristics can vary quite a bit in that class, don't forget bikes like the SV650 too

[newbie]

Thanks again - all good stuff, pardon my ignorance im learning the ropes!

thanks smiler for that forum - very handy - re: your hornet - ok so 04 is 5 yrs old - is that good for say 3 yrs average riding trouble free? 21k miles makes me a little hesitant - is that alot as far as used bikes go.....how many miles can these types of bikes do provided they are looked after? last question, whereabouts are you based? (im london)

im going for a 'sit' on a an older hornet 2mos - gonna try to the same with a bandit this wek then im ready to get the bike asap

thanks again

[Smiler]

Thanks again - all good stuff, pardon my ignorance im learning the ropes!

thanks smiler for that forum - very handy - re: your hornet - ok so 04 is 5 yrs old - is that good for say 3 yrs average riding trouble free? 21k miles makes me a little hesitant - is that alot as far as used bikes go.....how many miles can these types of bikes do provided they are looked after? last question, whereabouts are you based? (im london)

im going for a 'sit' on a an older hornet 2mos - gonna try to the same with a bandit this wek then im ready to get the bike asap

thanks again

21k is bugg*r all for a hornet... use your common sense re:condition, service history etc but there are older bikes out there with less mileage that you could pick up quite cheaply! The older Hornets had the 16" front wheel and some prefer to change this for the later 17"

Sorry Moosey, I'll behave now

If I'm honest (and bear in mind the Nestees of course will be biased!! ) most seem to think the Hornet is more fun than the Bandit, but thats not to say its a great first bike and theres plenty of choice out there!

I'm in Somerset btw, you do realise this is called SOUTHWESTBIKERS here..??

[newbie]

Just found out hornets dont have center stands - what is the logic in that?

ok somerset a touch far perhaps - shame - id def be interested

Bandits seem to go back a bit further than the cbf's and hornets and touch more expensive (used) - is taht simply cos its slightly more modern - i.e the honda took over where the bandit left off?

[Smiler]

Just found out hornets dont have center stands - what is the logic in that?

ok somerset a touch far perhaps - shame - id def be interested

Bandits seem to go back a bit further than the cbf's and hornets and touch more expensive (used) - is taht simply cos its slightly more modern - i.e the honda took over where the bandit left off?

What do you need a centre stand for?? paddock stand works just fine!

oh and my bike ain't for sale sorry! just giving you some idea of ownership blah blah..

I think you are gonna have to sit on a few and maybe get a test ride or two, see what you prefer..

good luck with your search anyhooo

[newbie]

for a start centre stands make pushing a bike over harder!? generally more secure, dont have to lean it when parking in a bay -

I had a go on a 99 bandit couple of days ago - loved it straight away - was really tempted but thought £2200 was too much for 20k mileage 99 hornet.....if i hold on reckon i can get new bike - although there does seem to be alot of 99's about for some reason.