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mrsquirrel · 30-03-2006, 12:57 PM

I am planning on buying my mates CB1000

The bird will either be sold back to Redbaron or to a private buyer

About 240k for it 20,000km Full titanium exhaust, MRA screen, never crashed

peterpan · 31-03-2006, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Eliminator

Then let's see some pics of this VFR 800 and see how much bling or lack there of you have on your bike. I have an old Kawi 900 that I'm getting chrome work done on for 2 reasons, 1st, it looks better and 2nd, because it's less maintenence than polishing aluminium all the time. Ride what you wanna ride and don't go spouting BS about people that ride a certain bike. Do you think your friend is gay because he rides a chopper (choppah, your word)? How stupid is that?

Eliminator · 31-03-2006, 07:30 AM

PP, not much bling on that bike but then where would you put it. I guess the tank bag makes it easier on the back when leaning over all the time. More of a sports bike than cruiser. Nice bike but I'll still stick with the Eli 900 as it's more of a combo Sport/Cruiser. I'm just a nutter that doesn't really care what anyone rides, UP2U, just get pissed at people that slag on others. I just give CMN bs because I can't ride that style of bike anymore, it would just eat my knees and back up.

Sanuk Canuk · 31-03-2006, 07:36 AM

I used to own a VFR800, the model before they went to the VTECH engine. Very comfortable bike and I loved the nice burble you when you close the throttle quickly. Not like the full on semi backfire of a V-twin, just a nice V4 burble. Riding position is not nearly as aggressive as my CBR, though I would have preferred a slightly shorter reach to the bars.

mrsquirrel · 31-03-2006, 08:19 AM

That is the Vtec VFR

Is the VTEC hit as bad as they say or is it just bike mag bullshit?

peterpan · 31-03-2006, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Eliminator

PP, not much bling on that bike but then where would you put it. I guess the tank bag makes it easier on the back when leaning over all the time. More of a sports bike than cruiser. Nice bike but I'll still stick with the Eli 900 as it's more of a combo Sport/Cruiser. I'm just a nutter that doesn't really care what anyone rides, UP2U, just get pissed at people that slag on others. I just give CMN bs because I can't ride that style of bike anymore, it would just eat my knees and back up.

Not much bling (whatever that is) Just like winding people up, not slagging at all. I used to think the VTEC thing was just marketing hype but it does make a more flexible ride, not a big hit at all, just a machine gun like rattle when the VTEC comes in. Its quite addictive and I find winding out out into the VTEC band gives me a bit of a hard on. But the VFR is still a bit compromised on handling for me. So my new 05 GSXR 1000 should arrive within the next week and plan to take that on a trip down south next month. I am afraid that even at my advanced age (58) the allure of a top sports bike on good tires is still proving to be too much, so until I need help to mount a bike (or women) I will keep riding both, well past the time I should give up.

Fast Eddie · 01-04-2006, 06:00 PM

Unless you live in a rural area with very little traffic, motorbikes in Thailand are for chancers.

Mousepad · 04-04-2006, 08:28 PM

Had a few bikes over here. CB750F, VFR800, VTR1000 and 2 Waves - all Hondas. The CB is still in my town and still goin well with over 70k km's on her. The VFR, a great wheelie bike and one of the only bikes I know where you could more or less have a smoke doin' 200kmh. Big troubles with the engine sensors on it so got shot of that and got myself a Firestorm. Great bike too until it's sudden demise. Never mind, the Wave gets me around now, albeit a helluva lot slower!

Mr Earl · 04-04-2006, 09:49 PM

I've been riding a 10 year old honda dream 100 for the past few days and love it for putting around town. Better than my 1 year old wave 125! Though I do like the disc brake on the newer one.

I priced a new BMW GS1200 the other day.....A whopping 950,000 Baht!!
I'm starting to save now! What a beautiful machine!

Rigger · 08-04-2006, 04:45 PM

I am thinking about selling this one as I plan to buy a fatboy

buadhai · 08-04-2006, 04:47 PM

I'm way to clumsy, careless and inattentive to ride a motorbike.

Mr Earl · 08-04-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rigger

I am thinking about selling this one as I plan to buy a fatboy

One of the most unpleasant rides I've ever been on was a Fat Boy
What an over rated POS! If you enjoy watching your eyeballs vibrate go for it! At least a heritage soft tail or an FLHS ride half decently. The fat boy is all show and no go. In other words it's a freaking joke amongst those who know anything about motorcycles. You want a superlative cruiser styled ride? Get the big suzuki intruder now that's a worthy machine.

Rigger · 08-04-2006, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Earl

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Originally Posted by Rigger

I am thinking about selling this one as I plan to buy a fatboy

One of the most unpleasant rides I've ever been on was a Fat Boy
What an over rated POS! If you enjoy watching your eyeballs vibrate go for it! At least a heritage soft tail or an FLHS ride half decently. The fat boy is all show and no go. In other words it's a freaking joke amongst those who know anything about motorcycles. You want a superlative cruiser styled ride? Get the big suzuki intruder now that's a worthy machine.

It cant be as bad as my old 1981 FLH strip dresser was shit I couldnt even keep my feet on the foot pegs at 170klm/h.
I know a few guys that own Fatboys and dont have to many problems with them other than starter motor problems at 25,000 klm. May be you just road a dud.
I havent really decided it has to be a fatboy but there is one around for the money I want to spend 500k to 600k
Dont really want another jap cruiser

Gazza · 08-04-2006, 07:24 PM

I thought a Fatboy was basically a stripped down Heritage? Same engine and frame surely?

Thinking of selling my 98 Heritage cheaply but the fact that it's done almost 130k without a problem is giving me second thoughts. Damned most reliable bike I've ever owned.

My 98 Transalp on the other hand has only done 50k. The engine sprocket fell off at 45k, the CDI units are fucked (production problem), the battery overcharges (again production problem) the rubber rear indicator stems have both rotted away, the plastic side panels break too easily when removing etc.etc.......still, it's good for pottering around on.

Fabian · 08-04-2006, 07:54 PM

Today I read about the new Kawasaki ZZR1400. Now that sounds like a nice motorcy.

friscofrankie · 08-04-2006, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Earl

One of the most unpleasant rides I've ever been on was a Fat Boy
What an over rated POS! If you enjoy watching your eyeballs vibrate go for it! At least a heritage soft tail or an FLHS ride half decently.

Fat boy and heritage share chaissis, engine and every thing else, really just stylistic differences. The heritage does have a small amount of weight over teh FB. Seems you just rode a badly maintained, or set up, one.
Lke any bike a loose nut or bolt, primary chain or out fo balance wheel(s) can ruin a ride. Met a dude the other day was complaining his HD got wobbly at high speed. Nice fella maybe ai should have asked if he'd had his weheels balanced, or if he checked to see if the were properly aligned. Some folks just expect a harley to be a beast and accept it, move on call all hogs POSs. Any vehicle can get thrown out of whack or suffer from poor setup/maintenance.

Rigger · 09-04-2006, 01:09 AM

anyone own one of these before

friscofrankie · 09-04-2006, 06:37 AM

Those are best rented.

Mr Earl · 09-04-2006, 09:24 AM

Yea I probably rode a crap fat boy. I didn't know the heritage had the same chassis.
The heritage soft-tail is bearable but still not a comfy ride.

Seriously if you're in the market for a cruiser look for a big suzuki intruder. It's one smooth mofo with the shaft drive.

If you've got 950000 baht to spare you can buy one of these!This has to be the best motorcycle made today!

Mr Earl · 09-04-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rigger

anyone own one of these before

The harley beaverson...A wonderful ride yes and yes they are best rented!

31-03-2006, 07:30 AM	#143 (permalink)
Eliminator Elite Member Last Online: Today 08:06 AM Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Thailand Posts: 1,890	PP, not much bling on that bike but then where would you put it. I guess the tank bag makes it easier on the back when leaning over all the time. More of a sports bike than cruiser. Nice bike but I'll still stick with the Eli 900 as it's more of a combo Sport/Cruiser. I'm just a nutter that doesn't really care what anyone rides, UP2U, just get pissed at people that slag on others. I just give CMN bs because I can't ride that style of bike anymore, it would just eat my knees and back up. __________________ Eliminator 1986 Kawasaki 900

08-04-2006, 04:45 PM	#150 (permalink)
Rigger Elite Member Last Online: Today 01:33 PM Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nongbualamphu/Khon Kaen Posts: 4,203	I am thinking about selling this one as I plan to buy a fatboy Last edited by Rigger : 08-04-2006 at 04:47 PM.

30-03-2006, 12:57 PM	#141 (permalink)
mrsquirrel Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a rather cold and dark place Posts: 10,733	I am planning on buying my mates CB1000 The bird will either be sold back to Redbaron or to a private buyer About 240k for it 20,000km Full titanium exhaust, MRA screen, never crashed

31-03-2006, 07:36 AM	#144 (permalink)
Sanuk Canuk Lopburi Last Online: 18-06-2007 11:00 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a frigid wasteland too close to the arctic circle Posts: 307	I used to own a VFR800, the model before they went to the VTECH engine. Very comfortable bike and I loved the nice burble you when you close the throttle quickly. Not like the full on semi backfire of a V-twin, just a nice V4 burble. Riding position is not nearly as aggressive as my CBR, though I would have preferred a slightly shorter reach to the bars.

31-03-2006, 08:19 AM	#145 (permalink)
mrsquirrel Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In a rather cold and dark place Posts: 10,733	That is the Vtec VFR Is the VTEC hit as bad as they say or is it just bike mag bullshit?

01-04-2006, 06:00 PM	#147 (permalink)
Fast Eddie 3 Pagoda Pass Last Online: Yesterday 10:14 PM Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 592	Unless you live in a rural area with very little traffic, motorbikes in Thailand are for chancers.

04-04-2006, 08:28 PM	#148 (permalink)
Mousepad Phuket Last Online: 17-10-2007 08:03 PM Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 22	Had a few bikes over here. CB750F, VFR800, VTR1000 and 2 Waves - all Hondas. The CB is still in my town and still goin well with over 70k km's on her. The VFR, a great wheelie bike and one of the only bikes I know where you could more or less have a smoke doin' 200kmh. Big troubles with the engine sensors on it so got shot of that and got myself a Firestorm. Great bike too until it's sudden demise. Never mind, the Wave gets me around now, albeit a helluva lot slower!

04-04-2006, 09:49 PM	#149 (permalink)
Mr Earl The Grand Wazoo Last Online: Today 09:09 AM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: This is not Kansas Posts: 4,960	I've been riding a 10 year old honda dream 100 for the past few days and love it for putting around town. Better than my 1 year old wave 125! Though I do like the disc brake on the newer one. I priced a new BMW GS1200 the other day.....A whopping 950,000 Baht!! I'm starting to save now! What a beautiful machine!

08-04-2006, 04:47 PM	#151 (permalink)
buadhai Elite Member Last Online: 27-11-2006 09:00 AM Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,972	I'm way to clumsy, careless and inattentive to ride a motorbike.

08-04-2006, 07:24 PM	#154 (permalink)
Gazza Lopburi Last Online: 05-06-2008 11:42 AM Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 305	I thought a Fatboy was basically a stripped down Heritage? Same engine and frame surely? Thinking of selling my 98 Heritage cheaply but the fact that it's done almost 130k without a problem is giving me second thoughts. Damned most reliable bike I've ever owned. My 98 Transalp on the other hand has only done 50k. The engine sprocket fell off at 45k, the CDI units are fucked (production problem), the battery overcharges (again production problem) the rubber rear indicator stems have both rotted away, the plastic side panels break too easily when removing etc.etc.......still, it's good for pottering around on.

08-04-2006, 07:54 PM	#155 (permalink)
Fabian Elite Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:53 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hamburg, cold dark Germany Posts: 3,988	Today I read about the new Kawasaki ZZR1400. Now that sounds like a nice motorcy.

09-04-2006, 01:09 AM	#157 (permalink)
Rigger Elite Member Last Online: Today 01:33 PM Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nongbualamphu/Khon Kaen Posts: 4,203	anyone own one of these before

09-04-2006, 06:37 AM	#158 (permalink)
friscofrankie Northern Hermit Last Online: Today 06:30 AM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 6,863	Those are best rented.

09-04-2006, 09:24 AM	#159 (permalink)
Mr Earl The Grand Wazoo Last Online: Today 09:09 AM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: This is not Kansas Posts: 4,960	Yea I probably rode a crap fat boy. I didn't know the heritage had the same chassis. The heritage soft-tail is bearable but still not a comfy ride. Seriously if you're in the market for a cruiser look for a big suzuki intruder. It's one smooth mofo with the shaft drive. If you've got 950000 baht to spare you can buy one of these!This has to be the best motorcycle made today!