TarkMalbot Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I was thinking of a SV650 for my next bike. The Raptor is sweet and has the SV engine. But its still not a YAM. A Bandit is cheaper to Insure than the Fazer too. And at 18 with 5 points on your licence Insurance cost matters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I was thinking of a SV650 for my next bike. The Raptor is sweet and has the SV engine. But its still not a YAM. A Bandit is cheaper to Insure than the Fazer too. And at 18 with 5 points on your licence Insurance cost matters! Yeah, but I was smart enough not to get points on my license. Cheers for the ideas guys, seems the Fazer isn't to bad to insure but I'll shop around still anyway. Yamaha gave me a rubbish quote. If anyone is getting high quotes, go to an independent company. It was £95 cheaper than Yamaha's quote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarkMalbot Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 As for Insurance. I find http://www.mitch.co.uk/index.htm Vey easy to get quotes on. You just click back a few times, change the bike and then you can compare all the different bikes you like. I am Insured with Benetts at the moment but Carol Nash is quite good too. I got my 5 points cos I crashed my mums car and then got Due Care an Attention. :roll: I dont Speed on the roads or do anything silly. Thats why I Race! :twisted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR6 Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 If I had to choose, I'm not too sure if I like the Fazer more or the FZ6? :? TBH, I like sports bikes more but that's me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Sports bikes are great for fast open roads. But try long distances, filtering, parking, low speed turning, urban manoevrability...then they're not so bloody clever. In fact, they're a pain in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Beezkneez Posted June 18, 2004 Moderator Share Posted June 18, 2004 Sports bikes are great for fast open roads. But try long distances, filtering, parking, low speed turning, urban manoevrability...then they're not so bloody clever. In fact, they're a pain in the ass. cant argue with that Pete..hit the nail on the head there :yt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 cant argue with that Pete..hit the nail on the head there :yt Yea I can only aggree with that, even my YZF's kinda sore on a longish run, but then again the set hight's raised, my nut's keep sliding into the tank, and my wrists hurt too :? :evil: Ach well, I suppose I'm just an auld fart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Yea I can only aggree with that, even my YZF's kinda sore on a longish run, but then again the set hight's raised, my nut's keep sliding into the tank, and my wrists hurt too But apart from all that, I expect it's very comforable axl! Time for you to get a standard you know! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted June 18, 2004 Moderator Share Posted June 18, 2004 Time for you to get a standard you know! 8) Indeed! 8) .......Overall, your "Smile Per Mile" factor will be alot higher :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yammie girl Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Yea I can only aggree with that, even my YZF's kinda sore on a longish run, but then again the set hight's raised, my nut's keep sliding into the tank, and my wrists hurt too im so glad i dont have nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Your bollocks will thank you for it too! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yammie girl Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 the first long ride i did was 3 hr trip and it was ok had no probs maybe cause i dont have nuts lol and strong back and wrists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Yea, but I bet youv'e had a few nuts over the years :neener :twisted: My backs not good after a bike smash I had years ago, all my injuries seem to be creeping up now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yammie girl Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 axl!!!! dont start :duel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 only kiddin', dont take it to heart :wink: I was actually expecting some smart arse answer thats all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted June 18, 2004 Moderator Share Posted June 18, 2004 My backs not good after a bike smash I had years ago, all my injuries seem to be creeping up now Hate to say it, but it's Only the beginning mate :wink: ........I've played Football, Snow Skiied for years, but no activity has done more harm to my bod, than riding Bikes :shock: ......Maybe that's why I feel the need to Ride Everyday :?: ......I must be just a Gluton for Punishment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 maybe cause i dont have nuts Well get the French Maid's outfit on and you may get lucky! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yammie girl Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 pml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 sports 400, trust me, yamaha do a nice fzr but its rare, if not yam then go for honda cbr rvf rf or vfr. but the best bit is 125 insurance: £1200 (nsr125 tpft) 400 insurance: £800 (cbr400 tpft) sweet or what eh? dirt cheap insureance and a faster than a 125 bike o/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzy Posted June 19, 2004 Share Posted June 19, 2004 im so glad i dont have nuts you have top bollocks (.)(.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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