Which bike?

**Albert Shagnastier** · 01-07-2013, 06:39 PM

^^ Do that mate

Money comes - money goes.

Most of the time we have to spend it on needs, but every now and again we get to spend it on a want.

**Albert Shagnastier** · 01-07-2013, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by Satonic

Or an er6 / versys combo like mine

That sounds like the right mix between the horsepower and the riding position

**Satonic** · 01-07-2013, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Albert Shagnastier

Originally Posted by Satonic

Or an er6 / versys combo like mine

That sounds like the right mix between the horsepower and the riding position

It's only the swingarm on mine that I took from the versys

**Albert Shagnastier** · 01-07-2013, 07:00 PM

What difference does that make to the way it rides?

**Satonic** · 01-07-2013, 07:06 PM

Apart from it looking better imo its lighter and more rigid and I'm using the er6 as my track/race bike.
Apart from that the stock rear shock has been upgraded, heavier fork oil, slicks, rear sets and I'm running a power commander along with the two brothers pipe and airbox mods. Steel brake lines and race pads so it stops better too. It's probably 12-15hp up on standard.

**Ratchaburi** · 01-07-2013, 07:42 PM

guesssssssssssss's that bike was for sale a week ago & it is all ready your racing bike.
So in 1 week you know all the in's & out's of this bike.

When you start to spit out sh_t make shaw no body is looking.

**Satonic** · 01-07-2013, 08:03 PM

^ It was Tonys before mine (always been used as a track/racing bike) so yes I know the bike inside and out

But sorry to burst your bubble

**Ratchaburi** · 01-07-2013, 08:23 PM

So you know this bike inside & out in just 1week.
So you remember the PM, l sent you on Sat 29 th July & you PM me back.
Not a problem, I have used a cluch cable for my throttle, until I find what I am looking for may be Red baron has the answer.

**Satonic** · 01-07-2013, 08:26 PM

I was heading over to the warehouse tomo to check for u mate.

I've had this bike for about a month and considering Tony is my best mate here - I have been around, ridden and worked on the bike for a long time.

But no worries Ratchaburi, if you want to be rude and try to make fun of me that's all good, just make sure you have your facts straight first or you will look silly.

Cheers

**Ratchaburi** · 01-07-2013, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by Satonic

I was hea over to the warehouse tomo to check for u mate.

I've had this bike for about a month and considering Tony is my best mate here - I have been around, ridden and worked on the bike for a long time.

But no worries Ratchaburi, if you wan
t to be rude and try to make fun of me that's all good.

Satonic I have been here a long time & sorry Albert for the hijack.
But l'm a old man & still go by the old book.
Albert was looking for a new bike we all help him & the money is the problem.
I for 1 think Albert made a good chose for the bike.
For me i'm 57 year old ride the bike to work every day & Albert I would like a new bike like your's.
I have a pick up truck & a suv but love the bike,

**Satonic** · 01-07-2013, 09:12 PM

I agree, sorry to go off topic.

For the budget the cbr is a great choice, I know a couple of guys that are very impressed with their new bikes.

Cheers

**Albert Shagnastier** · 01-07-2013, 09:16 PM

^ It's all good Gentlemen - and we're mid week - so no brawling

500 isn't the holiest of holys, but it smashes fvck out of a 125.

Like you point out Ratch - get the best you can, and enjoy it.

**Satonic** · 01-07-2013, 09:19 PM

^ For sure

We should arrange a Teakdoor ride one day too!

**Albert Shagnastier** · 01-07-2013, 09:24 PM

^Right place, right time, right people getting off their behinds and joining the flow - would make any guide book yet written seem like a note on the back of a napkin.

Let the seed grow

**Satonic** · 01-07-2013, 09:29 PM

Haha yep, we'll I'm in

Failsafe can join us on the beast too!

**Albert Shagnastier** · 01-07-2013, 09:33 PM

^We'll have to change his tyres

**Satonic** · 01-07-2013, 09:35 PM

And buy some Kevlar underwear

**Jesus Jones** · 02-07-2013, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by Albert Shagnastier

Who has ridden one of the new CB500 (any) and an ER6N?

The payments would be 1500bt more (5.5k/month 500x and 7k/month for ER6N over 36 months)

For someone that knows both bikes - just how much better is the ER6N? worth the extra 1500bt??

I had the opportunity to test ride both at the same time via a friend who works for an auto magazine in Thailand. I like both bikes to be honest, but the mid range power impressed me way over the Honda. I had just under an our on both which isn't a great deal of time, but I ended up purchasing the Kawasaki Versys a month ago. One thing that I don't like about the Versys is the vibration through the handle bars which leaves me with numb fingers. However, I was also riding the bike wrong having owned an R1 in the UK and being absent from riding for over 7 years. I was sat too far back, or as far as I could go instead of being near the tank with my gonads. It has made a big difference to the comfort of riding.

Either way I don't think you could go wrong with the Honda or Kawa. Just depends on your budget. My friend recommended the Kawa, he had both for me to try and regardless of his views the Versys was preferable for me.

**Jesus Jones** · 09-07-2013, 09:10 AM

ShagN. Did you buy the big? My mate is interested in the 500x. How much deposit did you pay and did you require a guarantee?

CHeers

**Albert Shagnastier** · 09-07-2013, 10:52 AM

^ Not yet mate - hopefully next week.

I'm getting the 36 month deal.

215k Price
6% interest per year

Deposit 43k

36 x 5600bt

**TonyBKK** · 13-09-2013, 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by Satonic

Originally Posted by Albert Shagnastier

Originally Posted by Exige

What are the weight of both bikes? I suggest go with the lighter of the two.

Originally Posted by tangmo

Best thing is go rent both for a day or a half day each if a rental place has both & agrees

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

When you got some money buy a lightly used er6n or a versys.

That er6 is very nice - just had a ride. Reckon there's plenty of power there to do yourself a mischief with.

IT's wheelie central - it's chicken oriental.

For touring - it would have to be the versys then wouldn't it. I can't justify that extra money - i would have to be buying a car for the family at that point.

Well CB500X it is - save the er6 for when I win the lottery.

Cheers all.

Or an er6 / versys combo like mine

^ My what a sexy bike! It looks strangely familiar

Let the Good Times ROLL!!!

**dirk diggler** · 13-09-2013, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Satonic

^ For sure

We should arrange a Teakdoor ride one day too!

Absolutely. Pick me up in Songkhla?

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