Posted February 5, 200718 yr Just been looking at some costs of getting into motorcycling and its not cheap. I started in November so since then £2499 Yamaha XT125 Helmet Gloves Jacket Etc £90 CBT £178 Insurance £540 DAS including theory and practical test to be taken in march £3650 Yamaha R6 £298 Insurance £45 Road fund licence £7300 Ouch is a word that springs to mind.
February 7, 200718 yr Moderator £7300?.......Just think if that was translated to Dollars........it's be $14,369.42 Hearing tales like this makes me glad I ride a 25y/o XT ......where my registration only costs me $35 every 2 years .... & my Insurance runs me only $120 a year
February 7, 200718 yr I dont want to put you off or anything......but you do seem to have forgotten: petrol, tyres, services, and all that trick kit you're gonna be desperate to purchase immediately. But its not about money mate, that £7300 will be instantly forgotten as soon as you twist the grip on that R6!!! There aren't many feelings better than 0-60 in 3.3 and 0-100 in 7.2 !!!!! BUY BUY BUY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 7, 200718 yr Author But its not about money mate, that £7300 will be instantly forgotten as soon as you twist the grip on that R6!!! There aren't many feelings better than 0-60 in 3.3 and 0-100 in 7.2 !!!!! BUY BUY BUY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh it bought. I should have it later this week or early next week Passed the theory today so that that out the way. DAS is now booked. As for the other costs they werent overlooked that was just simply showing what it had cost me up to this point. As for 0-60 and 0-100
February 7, 200718 yr Biking is like having fun in the company of loose women (as in "So loose they need screwing together at regular intervals). Worth every penny!
February 9, 200718 yr it is expensive your right. just got me thinking and after some quick calculations its not really pretty. yamaha tzr 50 helmets x2 (now as i grew out of first one) gloves x3 (winter and summer plus grew out of set) leather jacket x2 (grew out of first one) textile winter jeacket trousers boots x2 (grew out of first pair) honda hornet 600 insurance & tax on yamaha insurance & tax on honda mot on yamaha sports tune on yamaha mot and restriction on hornet, plus latest service including new tyres direct access and cbt fucking piss take, i won;t even tell you the total figure that comes out at. but every penny has been worth it! and i still love it!!!!! it really is worth it i must say. i donlt even care about the money thats how much i love bikes. to me the pure enjoyment and constant grin and pleasure of owning a motorcycle is priceless... anyone agree?
February 19, 200718 yr £300 quid to insure a R6 without even passing a practical test??? you bending over a table or something??? I looked for insurance for a ducati 600M fully comp and the bastards wanted £900 quid!!
February 19, 200718 yr £300 quid to insure a R6 without even passing a practical test??? you bending over a table or something??? I looked for insurance for a ducati 600M fully comp and the bastards wanted £900 quid!! i have to agree with this i have just put fully comp insurance on my TDM and it has cast me 450 quid and i have been riding for 4 yrs on a full liecence and i am not young either......... where did you get that quote? i am just jealous
March 17, 200717 yr Author i have to agree with this i have just put fully comp insurance on my TDM and it has cast me 450 quid and i have been riding for 4 yrs on a full liecence and i am not young either......... where did you get that quote? i am just jealous The £298 quote was for the 02 plate TPFT. After being messed around by the dealer I have now purchased an 04 plate R6. This is now £403 Fully comp. Starting from when i collect it. Should I pass the test on Tuesday. The quote is from MCE insurance. If anyone want a quote dont use there online system. Give this guy an email and say you were put in touch with him by Tomo off Streetrace. [email protected] He is team manager for the modified car section but will also sort blinding deals on bike insurance. Hope to help.
March 18, 200717 yr I just renewed my insurance policy on my winter bike - a GSX400, total cost £47.00 There is an upside to getting old, and bog off I am not telling you how old! Dont worry about how much you spent on biking, you would only be pissing up against the local pub wall if you wernt out on your bike and the only thing you get to show for that is a dodgy liver.
March 18, 200717 yr Just been looking at some costs of getting into motorcycling and its not cheap. I started in November so since then £2499 Yamaha XT125 Helmet Gloves Jacket Etc £90 CBT £178 Insurance £540 DAS including theory and practical test to be taken in march £3650 Yamaha R6 £298 Insurance £45 Road fund licence £7300 Ouch is a word that springs to mind. i know how you feel, but if you look back in a few years and think of all the good times that you WILL have, it will all be worth it. there is no comparison and you only live once.
March 18, 200717 yr its always worth it in the end......... 99 R1 £4000 race paint work £800 race tuned engine + head £1000 khlein flat slide carbs £1200 ohlins forks, shock steering damper £3700 ap racing calipers and rotors £1200 wsb spec swingarm £500 magnesium rims £1700 triple clamp yokes £800 Quickshifter £400 lots and lots of carbon £500 plus loads more dont want to add it all up......... but every time i wind the throttle......... it really is worth it.........
March 21, 200717 yr Author its always worth it in the end......... 99 R1 £4000 race paint work £800 race tuned engine + head £1000 khlein flat slide carbs £1200 ohlins forks, shock steering damper £3700 ap racing calipers and rotors £1200 wsb spec swingarm £500 magnesium rims £1700 triple clamp yokes £800 Quickshifter £400 lots and lots of carbon £500 plus loads more dont want to add it all up......... but every time i wind the throttle......... it really is worth it.........
March 22, 200717 yr My wife took the time out this week to add up the cost of motorcyling bits, insurance, clothing etc in the last year since I bought the XJ600N. She was proud to tell me 'more than the bike!' Bee Pee
March 22, 200717 yr Damned good value in the long run.......what ever you do though dont try and work out the cost of keeping a woman.....
March 23, 200717 yr Author Damned good value in the long run.......what ever you do though dont try and work out the cost of keeping a woman..... I would never think of doing that I was amazed to say I got 56MPg from the R6 out of my first tank. I thought that was far too good. Think I should be aiming for 30 the first time i ever thought a fuel consumption has been too good lol.
March 26, 200717 yr WOW..........way to many conversions there for me....lol I paid 750 bucks for my bike 375 for the year insurance 45 to register with veterans plates 50 for used carbs to get it runnin good so $1200 and im riding this year....WWOOHHOOOO
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