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Flintstone · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 6:15 pm Post subject: Another Bike

At the moment I cycle to work (1.5 miles each way) and the company I work for is moving to Felbridge (16 miles each way) so I thought about buying another bike to travel to work on. I don't fancy using the 996 in all weather, and don't fancy using the Blandit on frosty mornings as some of the journey will be on iffy back lanes. My plan is to have a Trail/Supermoto type bike as it won't do much damage if I come off, but what, as I don't have much cash that is not tied up at the moment. Do I .............

1. Second hand trail bike for about £500 and do a bit of work on it.

2. Chinese import 200cc Trail bike £600 (like the one with the snapping suspension linkage).

3. Suzuki DRZ400SM £3,899 £1 deposit and 3 years interest free credit.

NB. If I choose option 3 I could have lots of fun at the weekend.
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Baloo · Guest

16 miles, you can still cycle!

Personally, I would go for the DRZ.

GSEX-SLAPPY · Guest

I would go for the 200 cheapie as the weigh difference means the difference of saving a slip on a 200 compared to dropping a slip on a 400 and if ya Do drop the cheapie its not gonna be too heart breaking Wink

SARider · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject:

I'm with SlapheadBandit - I would go the cheaper route especially if you use it through winter. If you can afford the DRZ then go ahead - Spoil yourself
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a1laserboy · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:47 pm Post subject:

CR500 - motarded!

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Flintstone · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:07 pm Post subject:

gregs656 · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 10:35 pm Post subject:

avoid the chinease imports, you will regret it.

Get a second hand SM, wont hurt so much if you drop it and will be far more reliable.

what ever you do, avoid the shitty imports.

GSEX-SLAPPY · Guest

The XL250 i had was an import and if memory serves me correct it came from Bats...before they moved to Biggin Hill.
It ran like a dream and went on to be part ex'd against a cbx550 fII Wink

gregs656 · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 12:21 am Post subject:

craigs23 · Drag Racer Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 715 Location: Sussex

I'd opt for option 1.

Chuffster · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:20 am Post subject:

If you want fun at the weekend and all winter, go for a trailbike. 250's seem to be the best size for this. Having had one before, I can vouch for them being a blast on the road. Knobbly tyres seem good in the dry, but are not lots of fun in the wet when it comes to tarmac. The DRZ is a nice option, but, if you are going to green lane, have no/limited experience?, then I would not go new.
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Rossi Bird · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 12:56 pm Post subject:

Get the DRZ Cool

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moriwaki · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:16 pm Post subject:

I went for the trailbike option. Bought a klr650 tengai. Not as light as a 250, but still alot lighter than say a bandit. The standard fairing on mine offers some weather protection.

Flipper · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 11:07 pm Post subject:

Avoid the chinese crap - the wifes scooter started to fur up and rust after eight weeks Rolling Eyes