|
18 Aug 2009
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 21
|
|
first bike on the cheap
So just passed DAS, have done lots of cycling touring but no longer able to due to hip problems. I want a first bike, it must be cheap (under £1000 or not a lot more) and want to go on a tour of Sweden, FInland, into St. Petersburg and back through Norway next summer. It seems a 650 BMW is out of reach and things like old transalps are more expensive than something like a Honda CB500. Would something like this be possible (and not too painful) o a bike like that. I'm used to packing light.
Me on way home from test centre today
|
19 Aug 2009
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: West Yorkshire UK
Posts: 10
|
|
Well done for passing your test !
Is it purely for road work, if so get a cheap Honda CB, Kawasaki ER-5, of about 500-650cc. There are loads for sale quite cheap at that level.
I got a Y-reg 7,000mile ER-5 for £800 and with panniers, backbox, and tank bag, small screen added, it is more than capable of long trips. Cheap on fuel, insurance and really comfortable to ride.
There's a lot to be said for building your confidence up on a mid engined bike rather than being very unsure or caught out, on a large heavy 1000-1400cc monster.
If you want off-road capabilities then you need to look more specialised and spend a bit more.
Maxander
|
29 Aug 2009
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Cambridge UK
Posts: 107
|
|
I`ve got a 91 Yamaha XTZ660 which will be up for grabs if my Trident does not sell on ebay. I have to get rid of one bike as I have just picked up my latest toy, an R1100GS and it is ginormous!!
I took it up to Scotland earlier this year when I was working on The Open at Turnberry and it was great fun on the local roads. It has a Givi wingrack and panniers (old but functional) and a Givi baseplate for a topbox.
As long as you are not too short in the leg it would be ideal for the job.
I would like £1000 ono for it.
__________________
This old world keeps spinning round, it`s a wonder tall trees ain`t laying down.
Last edited by MarkShelley; 23 Sep 2009 at 17:32.
|
1 Sep 2009
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Derby - UK
Posts: 9
|
|
+1 on the tenere!!
I Picked one up for £600 last year, and ive never looked back! they are brilliant!
|
1 Sep 2009
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 21
|
|
Well I got a funduro for £900, went out for a spin and some numpty ploughed into the back of me when I was waiting at a roundabout...... so I could be back to the drawing board. Have to wait and see.
|
19 Sep 2009
|
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: May 2009
Location: surrey bc canada
Posts: 74
|
|
Try the Honda silverwing 500 to 650 cc and near bullet proof. Can get up 200 miles before then die. I ve read about them being used for around the world.
|
19 Sep 2009
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: england
Posts: 79
|
|
Like yourself ive done a fair bit of cycle touring, and ive got a full licence, however for touring on a budget i think you cant beat a Honda CG125. The CG is a nice and cheap step up from cycling, not fast, but Ive got a grin on my face every time I am riding the CG
|
19 Sep 2009
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 839
|
|
cheap bike
you may consider Xr650L orDRZ400 , DR650 (dual sport) , DL 650 ,CBN 400, Ninja ,K75 for road bike.
Jap are cheap to fix in general , make sure that you buy someting fairly recent and oriented to your need ( big bike are not alway the best choice.
good luck
|
19 Sep 2009
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Dorset UK
Posts: 395
|
|
A Honda's a good safe bet........ They are usually quite bland, but well engineered & good finish. Idea beginners bikes, most are very easy to ride & maintain......
Then after a few thousand miles, sell it (shouldn't loose to much £££) and get something a bit more exciting & fun !
As the old adverts used to say "You meet the nicest people on a Honda"
|
22 Sep 2009
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK
Posts: 100
|
|
Hi
Hi All
"As the old adverts used to say "You meet the nicest people on a Honda"
Didn't Fred West ride a Honda?
Sorry to hear about your BM and I do have a nice blue Yamaha XJ600S for under a grand that will do a fine job. This is the one with a half fairing, which is all ready to go, but doesn't have luggage. It does have a rack though.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Chris
__________________
[/SIZE] "Live dangerously for as long as you can!"
|
22 Sep 2009
|
|
HU Founder
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 1997
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 7,324
|
|
Mark, unless you love spam, remove your email address from your post, and ENABLE other HU members to send you email in your User Options. You can edit your message at anytime.
__________________
Grant Johnson
Seek, and ye shall find.
------------------------
Inspiring, Informing and Connecting travellers since 1997!
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com
|
23 Sep 2009
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: N.Yorkshire
Posts: 336
|
|
Don't ignore the kle500, I got a 139mile, 1 year old almost new kle500 for just over 2 grand. There must be plenty of good ones for £1000.
It may not have the credentials of the tenere etc, but the engines are strong, and you can get one half the age of the yamaha
__________________
Harley Davidsons,
The most effective way of turning petrol into noise without the side-effect of horsepower
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|