Second Bike

Discussion in 'Other Bikes' started by Spudda, Nov 30, 2014.

  1. Spudda

    Spudda Member

    May 2, 2012
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    One of the Spudlets is seriously wanting to go on the back of the bike which would mean me having to dig the pillion seat out and find the rear pegs for Doris

    Today, I've washed the car and bike and sat around doing sweet FA so after a little chat, I've had the 'faint' green light for a 2nd bike.
    I'm not going to get too excited about it as it will simply be something like a Fazer 600 / Bandit 600 / Triumph Tiger / SV650 / Tourer
    Something I can ride most conditions without too much concern about love and attention.
    Bonus would be something I could afford which would also be a reliable track hack for the odd occasion

    Not in a rush to do it but will consider if any crop up
     
  2. SteveJ

    SteveJ Super Moderator

    Aug 12, 2013
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    What sort of budget (if any :wink:) have you got?
     
  3. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

    Mar 29, 2014
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    What have you now to make this one a 'second'?
     
  4. ColLamb

    ColLamb Active Member

    Jun 29, 2014
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    Assuming that Doris is the Daytona in your image how about staying with Triumph and looking at a Bonnie/Thruxton/Scrambler?

    You may also like to have either a backrest for the pillion or a top box which will provide the same function. Being a pillion without back support is hard work and if you pillion is one of your sprogs then a low seat will mean that their heads are lower and hence they will not have the same movement in the bends thus lowering the risk of motion sickness.
     
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  5. Richard H

    Richard H Noble Member

    Oct 26, 2012
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    Picked up an almost immaculate 600 Bandit with only 4000 miles for my lad for only 2k. Engines are virtually indestructible..
     
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  6. Spudda

    Spudda Member

    May 2, 2012
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    Penn, Nr Wolverhampton
    £1000 tops

    As per my signature at the bottom of this post
     
  7. SteveJ

    SteveJ Super Moderator

    Aug 12, 2013
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    T300 Daytona or Trophy, great bikes and also prices are just starting to increase. :upyeah:
     
  8. Having owned a few SV650's in the past, i can definitely recommend one of them, Bandit 600's are also good, but not good as a trackday bike..
     
  9. chris newton

    chris newton Member

    Dec 20, 2014
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    There's a ZZR 600 on EBAY now for just under £1000

    Only 4000+ miles on the clock

    Quick bike in it's day and should be ok for two up riding
     
  10. chris newton

    chris newton Member

    Dec 20, 2014
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    #10 chris newton, Jan 14, 2015
    Last edited: Jan 14, 2015
    the ZZR was one of my dream bikes as a kid....nearly as fast as my 955i over a standing quarter.

    Gets good reviews from MCN too.
     
  11. SteveJ

    SteveJ Super Moderator

    Aug 12, 2013
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    Something like that is not a bad idea if they are at the age where they have bottomed out price wise if it is tidy and you keep it that way then it's better than money in the bank :upyeah:

    The only thing I would say about owning an older bike with low mileage is that they have been sitting for quite a while so it is best when you get it to do a full service on the bike when you first get it including brake and fork oil change and clean out the carbs along with a valve clearance.
    check all rubber items as well as they tend to perish over time.

    Cheers

    Steve
     
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