Little Butch 16 Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 go for a crf 250 or dt 125 unrestricted im in ipswich to whare are u im up whitton mate I'm from Shotley mate Cheers for all your help guys, I'll look Into some of the Bikes.. What oes everybody think of Honda CBR 400's? Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boothy 0 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 look mate go on to hbc salvage and there is bikes there that where rote of and are dirt cheap.some bikes need scratches sorting out and they are dirt cheap mate. pm me and i wil tel you how to acces the motobike departmendt on there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
droid 11 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 i have had all sorts of bikes over the years,but last year i got my mrs into bikes so to go out with here till she passes here test, i bought a 03 gs500 what a great little bike its a small bike for my 6"4 but not that uncomfortable,i bought it restricted thinking of here if she passes,i think there great and i have ridden all sorts,for a first big bike i think highly recomended bomb proof motor The GS is a good bike, cheap to buy and run. Only problem is that the finish is a bit lightweight. Others in the same mould are the Kawasaki ER500 and the Honda CB500. The Yamaha Diversion/XJ 600 is another. Get to a big dealer and throw a leg over as many options as possible and then look out for 'The Bargain'. And take your time. The world is stuffed full of secondhand bikes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
droid 11 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 go for a crf 250 or dt 125 unrestricted im in ipswich to whare are u im up whitton mate What oes everybody think of Honda CBR 400's? Butch The 400 Hondas are built like Swiss watches. Bloody superb first bike and will keep up with the bigger stuff in the twisties. Just make sure you get a model for which spares are available. I've known several people who've had these bikes, and apart from the odd longish wait for spares there's never been a problem with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little Butch 16 Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I've been searching the Net for a rough Idea on prices The CBR's have taken my fancy though and I've heard nothing but good about them! Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 hello mate hav'nt looked at all the posts,so sorry if its been suggested, but have you considered a honda vfr400?? better bike than a cbr400. cheers sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paid 935 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Def have staberlizers at first, and wear a helmet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little Butch 16 Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 I've been looking at the VFR 400's and they look good, what makes them better than a CBR 400 though? Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeakOil 352 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 CBR/VFR/RVF are all good. Had a blast on a mates CBR400 at the weekend, good but imho not as good as my RVF400. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little Butch 16 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) Is that your Rvf 400? F*cking nice mate! Butch Edited March 11, 2009 by Little Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little Butch 16 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) I think I'm gunna look for a nice CBR 400, RVF 400 or a VFR 400 Butch Edited March 11, 2009 by Little Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeakOil 352 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Is that your Rvf 400? F*cking nice mate! Butch Yeah it sure is! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
droid 11 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 I think I'm gunna look for a nice CBR 400, RVF 400 or a VFR 400 Butch If going the RVF/VFR route, just remember that they are swine to work on, and that is reflected in maintainance costs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Little Butch 16 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Oh right, why are they a c*nt to work on? And Is there much difference between a RVF & a VFR? Butch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
droid 11 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Oh right, why are they a c*nt to work on? And Is there much difference between a RVF & a VFR? Butch The RVF and VFR are V-4's. So getting at the front bank of carbs can be 'interesting'. They are also built very compact, not a lot of room in the frame, so maintainance takes quite a while. You need to dismantle half the bike.... The RVF is the 'sports' version of the VFR, which in 750/800 form is a sports-tourer. The CBR is an in-line 4, so the carbs are all at the back of the cylinders. Easier to get to. Just phone a local dealer and get the prices. It's not to put you off the RVF/VFR, just a heads-up. I'd buy either of them tomorrow if I needed a bike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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