TonyV2Power Posted March 16, 2011 Posted March 16, 2011 Evening all Am looking to help a buddy in Ireland(south) looking to get back on a bike after forty years without one! Restrictions include max power at 33 BHP and knackered knee and hip joints. The combination of these factores points solidly towards a cruiser style of bike I feel.I am told that even after passing their m/c test, you stay on L plates for two years with the BHP restriction as well. He needs a bike, two cylinders min, legaly restricted if required, that will keep his riding interest up even when more experienced, so a 20HP Suzy Maurader would probably not appeal. So learned friends, what make and model do you think I could suggest to him? From a price perspective, thinking of something 4 or 5 years old. Appreciate your input Regards Tony
Moderator Airhead Posted March 16, 2011 Moderator Posted March 16, 2011 I would say an XVS650, I have never had one myself but I would thing it would fit the bill nicely
Moderator Airhead Posted March 17, 2011 Moderator Posted March 17, 2011 I understand they come in two 'flavours'...custom or classic
clarke Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Can't go wrong with a Dragstar... failing that I had my 1300 restricted to 33bhp when I first got it
sikander Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 XVS650 would reaaly be a good choice . Even i own it !!!I would recommend it to you also .
Moderator DirtyDT Posted March 30, 2011 Moderator Posted March 30, 2011 Dare I say a SV650 Restrictable, cheap, light, loads about, small, good MPG but still good fun. I have one and I love it. Here is my one;
Moderator Cynic Posted March 30, 2011 Moderator Posted March 30, 2011 What about a classic, a RD350b or a CB175 (twin carb). neither need restricting and both will pop the ton, they have a classic style too if you look properly for a good one. Around 1500 quid should get something nice and honest. My old man has a 750 intruder he's looking to shift sometime soon due to back and hip issues, he's keeping his CB175 though. Food for thought?
Moderator Airhead Posted March 30, 2011 Moderator Posted March 30, 2011 What about a classic, a RD350b or a CB175 (twin carb). neither need restricting and both will pop the ton, they have a classic style too if you look properly for a good one. .................Food for thought? Food for thought indeed Jason, makes me wonder why I ever traded up to an RD250
barkwindjammer Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Dare I say a SV650 Restrictable, cheap, light, loads about, small, good MPG but still good fun. I have one and I love it. Here is my one; nice horse buddy, the SV although I've never owned one has been one of my top 3 'would love one o them' for a long time, nearly had one before I got the XJ6
Moderator DirtyDT Posted March 30, 2011 Moderator Posted March 30, 2011 Cheers. '02 plate, 12k miles, 2 owners, around 1000 miles in the last 6 or 8 years not including the zorst - £1100. Can't go wrong.
barkwindjammer Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 Cheers. '02 plate, 12k miles, 2 owners, around 1000 miles in the last 6 or 8 years not including the zorst - £1100. Can't go wrong. Right, right rub it in why dont ye, some pal geez a shot at Squires
2 Wheels Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 I have one and I love it. Here is my one; Nice bike Dirty, there a great yoke,,me mate has wan !
Moderator Cynic Posted March 30, 2011 Moderator Posted March 30, 2011 Food for thought indeed Jason, makes me wonder why I ever traded up to an RD250 OOOps, i meant the 250 . CB don't hang about, though i can't see it doing a ton . Don't limit it to just those though, any of the late 70's early eighties bikes would be perfect.
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