Thread: Which bike?

Right.

I want to buy a new bike. I want an ER6 - but I don't want to spend that much money (read - I can't afford it )

Here's the financial scenario.

Put down about 30-40k.

36 months (4-5k) per month.

Now I believe this leaves me with only a 250cc option?

Therefore I'm honing in on the Kawasaki Z250

What would you buy with the same funds (or close to what's above anyway)?

Honda wave 110

Yamaha Fino

Pair of wankers

I would save for 12 months and then get the ER,

^That is a very fair point.

https://teakdoor.com/motoring-in-thai...-for-sale.html

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problem sorted. 80k and you have this deathtrap.

Have you considered the Honda 500 range. About 90k cheaper than the ER6.

With that deposit your payments should be around 5-6k.

A rather nice Honda of that ilk is for sale in Route CC in the dark side in Pattaya. Very tempted indeed' good sturdy bike in my opinion.

Originally Posted by pseudolus

https://teakdoor.com/motoring-in-thai...-for-sale.html

http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3d87374a.png

problem sorted. 80k and you have this deathtrap.

Tell you what, the Sinclair C5 has come a long way since the days of Nautilus Fitness on the North Circular

Originally Posted by Jesus Jones

Have you considered the Honda 500 range. About 90k cheaper than the ER6. With that deposit your payments should be around 5-6k.

That was what I was wondering. Thanks JJ
I think I'll go to Honda tomorrow and see what the current deals are.

Yep I was going to suggest the Hondas for approx 200k. The Z250 is a beautiful bike but its still a 250.

3 models to choose from - the R, F and X.

^ I'm thinking the X

Looks like it has the best riding position from the pictures.

Was just reading Marmite's thread on his F. What's your opinion on the running in (rev wise) do you agree with the guys here who've raced or the Honda dealers? Having just said that I think I already know the answer

Originally Posted by Albert Shagnastier

What's your opinion on the running in (rev wise) do you agree with the guys here who've raced or the Honda dealers?

I'm in the high load, low-ish rpm runs for 10 mins camp. Cool down. Repeat twice more.

This takes forward planning as by the time most people get home from the dealer the bores are already polished.

After that you can ride it like you stole it.

Originally Posted by VocalNeal

I'm in the high load, low-ish rpm runs for 10 mins , cool down. Repeat twice more.

Say that again slowly please -

High load (weight wise)?

I have a few days off - will do a visa run somewhere so can probably follow your instructions straight out of the dealership non stop for 1000 clicks. Have time - no problem.

I had 3 years or so in which to buy a Kawasaki, but couldn't bring myself to do it.

As soon as the Honda 500 came out, I got one.

I guess I'll be doing the same as soon as the Honda 650s come out.

Honda is pretty solid in the engine dept.

Have done both type of engine break in.
Followed the manufacturer recommendation and I've done the thrash it from the get go.
On normal run of the mill bikes such as the ones you're looking at. Does not matter so much. Engine performance pretty meek from the start anyway.

Originally Posted by Satonic

I'll prob be told I'm wrong but I do it this way - Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power Or just make sure you vary the revs and change the oil early. I've never quite understood the manufacturers 1000km break in, after all you're only trying to seat the rings. Good luck with whatever bike you choose mate! Cheers __________________ Thailand Bike Parts

Thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

I had 3 years or so in which to buy a Kawasaki, but couldn't bring myself to do it.

Why?

Originally Posted by Exige

Have done both type of engine break in. Followed the manufacturer recommendation and I've done the thrash it from the get go.

Did you notice any difference then?

Originally Posted by Albert Shagnastier

Originally Posted by Satonic

I'll prob be told I'm wrong but I do it this way - Break In Secrets--How To Break In New Motorcycle and Car Engines For More Power Or just make sure you vary the revs and change the oil early. I've never quite understood the manufacturers 1000km break in, after all you're only trying to seat the rings. Good luck with whatever bike you choose mate! Cheers __________________ Thailand Bike Parts

Thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

I had 3 years or so in which to buy a Kawasaki, but couldn't bring myself to do it.

Why?

Originally Posted by Exige

Have done both type of engine break in. Followed the manufacturer recommendation and I've done the thrash it from the get go.

Did you notice any difference then?

Hard to say unless you use two identical bikes.
I recommend hard break in on high powered engines, ie superbikes, etc. Run of the mill bikes such ZX14R I just go with what the manufacturer recommend.

Common theme is to keep the rpm varied and engine always under load. Do that and your engine will be solid.

Originally Posted by Exige

I recommend hard break in on high powered engines, ie superbikes, etc. Run of the mill bikes such ZX14R I just go with what the manufacturer recommend.

Right out of the manual- seems incredibly conservative (not to mention difficult to follow), doesn't it?:

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Thanks for all the info guys. I just tried a 500 x and 500r and then went to Kawasaki and tried the Z250 and the KLX250. Have to say after the 500's I wouldn't consider the 250's - not enough power. Both of the CB500's felt solid and had a decent bit of power but I think I'll go for the X as it seems it would be comfortable for longer tours. I'll try a hybrid between the manual and the extreme break in - will report back if I blow the fvcker up.

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??