Pete Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 ....then you'll get screwed by the manufacturers. What am I talking about? Well I'm referring to manufacturer's pricing structures and dealer networks. Because Honda dealerships tend to be solus suppliers (no other brands), the pricing structures remain constant. You don't see rival dealers slashing huge amounts off machines, and you don't see Honda dramatically dropping prices on new models like Yamaha have just done with the FZ6, Kawasaki did with the Z750, and Suzuki did with the SV1000. A friend of mine paid £7K for a Burgman in August....they're now selling new for £5K. Your investment just won't hold any sort of value. But Honda move slow models by bundling additional extras with it, so there's no knock-on effect on resale values. So you're protected. So....the message is clear....you want a nice Gay Honda you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted February 17, 2005 Moderator Share Posted February 17, 2005 ....then you'll get screwed by the manufacturers. Maybe if you buy a brand new bike! So....the message is clear....you want a nice Gay Honda you do! Thanx, but NO Thanx!......was raised on 'em.....they had their chance. It's been YAMAHA for the last 20 years......NO reason to stop now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I must admit that Hondas have got the best build quality BUT......................... As the advert from a few years ago said ''You meet the nicest people on a Honda'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted February 18, 2005 Admin Share Posted February 18, 2005 I must admit i really like the their new 600, and i hate to say it but looks better than the new r6 to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted February 18, 2005 Moderator Share Posted February 18, 2005 Very True that their build quality has been top notch for quite few years ..BUT...... I just flat refuse to adhere to their Corporate Giant tactics! Even though I too, like the looks of the new CBR6 Still would rather own an R6 anyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted February 18, 2005 Admin Share Posted February 18, 2005 I must admit i had a couple of hondas and couldnt fault them at all. I had an 83` Z50R and a 92 (I think) CR250 and both were excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted February 18, 2005 Moderator Share Posted February 18, 2005 Can't help but to agree Alex.... I had an '81 CR80 (6-speed Rocket) & an '80 XR80 (Absolutely BulletProof as XR's usually are) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 18, 2005 Author Share Posted February 18, 2005 Doesn't HondaClub.com have a nice ring to it? Could the owners be as cretinous as some other brands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I've had Hondas in the past. A CB400/4 and a CB750F1. The 400/4 was a stonking little bike. Wish I'd kept it. It was the first bike that I ever cracked the ton on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 18, 2005 Author Share Posted February 18, 2005 I had 2 400/4's and 3 750 F1's. Great bikes....never missed a beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 OMG this is turning into a GAY honda fourm! what has taken over your guys minds?! so...does anyone want to buy my vfr400r off me then? gooo on, £500 just needs lower front fairings to be complete! u know u want to :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 OMG this is turning into a GAY honda fourm! what has taken over your guys minds?! so...does anyone want to buy my vfr400r off me then? gooo on, £500 just needs lower front fairings to be complete! u know u want to :lol: NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted February 18, 2005 Moderator Share Posted February 18, 2005 so...does anyone want to buy my vfr400r off me then? gooo on, £500 just needs lower front fairings to be complete! u know u want to :lol: A VFR?? I'd rather be seen riding my little lads rocket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 18, 2005 Author Share Posted February 18, 2005 OMG this is turning into a GAY honda fourm! what has taken over your guys minds?! so...does anyone want to buy my vfr400r off me then? gooo on, £500 just needs lower front fairings to be complete! u know u want to :lol: No! Fuck off you stupid boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Beezkneez Posted February 19, 2005 Moderator Share Posted February 19, 2005 No! Fuck off you stupid boy! gr8 comment Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Alex Posted February 19, 2005 Admin Share Posted February 19, 2005 Were definatly going to have to ban that word, or bring back the auto word replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted February 19, 2005 Moderator Share Posted February 19, 2005 Were definatly going to have to ban that word, or bring back the auto word replacement Good point Alex! Maybe we should set it up so that word gets automatically replaced with H*nda? ........means about the same thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 hehe, on my vfr400r on the front light fairing the o is achully missing so it says HO DA! lol, maby i should put a * in the gap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted February 19, 2005 Moderator Share Posted February 19, 2005 hehe, on my vfr400r on the front light fairing the o is achully missing so it says HO DA! lol, maby i should put a * in the gap I bet you were a spelling major in school! If the "O" is missing, wouldn't it then say H NDA? You need to sell that Queer bike before it wastes your brain away any further! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 lol oh dear your right yes! i mean the D is missing in all honestly did manage to fail english once, and then dropped out the course second time :S. majors are just for silly people accross your side of the sea who steal our 'english' language anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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