Bikes

[roofman]

The good old Bandit made from the parts bin at Suzuki...great bikes, ive had a few and you can do loads with them too Here is my last one which is another bike i regret selling

 

[mtt.tr]

You really couldn't give me a bandit, xj's certainly lacked in throttle but definitely made up for it in handling

 

[Jlg]

Bandits are good bikes, strong motors, bit heavy but handle well. They can suffer bad rust in the frame in front of the engine near the exhaust downpipes, so look carefully for that if you are new to buying bikes.
I'm pleased the humble cb500s get a mention here. I've had a few and they are brilliant, really underrated bikes. You won't get the Bandit name but if you want a good bike to serve your A2 time on, learn basic maintenance, cheap to run etc the CB gets my vote. Thundersport nutters still race them if you want to watch some close racing!
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don’t care about the name just want a inline 4 was going to get a 400rr but they fetch stupid money now

 

[roofman]

don’t care about the name just want a inline 4 was going to get a 400rr but they fetch stupid money now

Inline 4 and you want full plastic in front...FJR1300 is your man,endless power,cheap to buy and silly comfy on a long trip I rode from my house in the North West to Germany in one day on mine with the wife and luggage on board..This 2002 bike stays with me till i die or it dies its that good and cost me buttons 3 years ago

 

[Robotstar5]

Loved my Bandit, turbine smooth acceleration, shame I had to sell it

 

[Jlg]

Inline 4 and you want full plastic in front...FJR1300 is your man,endless power,cheap to buy and silly comfy on a long trip I rode from my house in the North West to Germany in one day on mine with the wife and luggage on board..This 2002 bike stays with me till i die or it dies its that good and cost me buttons 3 years ago

Be great if it wasn’t over the 94hp mark

 

[Jlg]

What should I pay for a decent bandit

 

[Pete.]

That's a 1250 isn't it? Totally different bike to what the OP is considering.

 

[roofman]

Be great if it wasn’t over the 94hp mark

Why mate?

 

[Jlg]

And what would you lit say on a 90 cbr600f that’s been in storage since 2016

 

[Jlg]

Why mate?

Maximum hp for a2 restriction

 

[Ruffian]

Inline 4 and you want full plastic in front...FJR1300 is your man,endless power,cheap to buy and silly comfy on a long trip I rode from my house in the North West to Germany in one day on mine with the wife and luggage on board..This 2002 bike stays with me till i die or it dies its that good and cost me buttons 3 years ago

Ain't going to get an fjr into a2 licensing.

Er-6 is also a good option but is twin,
Mt07 (twin but naked)
Cbr650 is a cracking bike also failed and 4cyl but probably out of budget if looking at bandit 600.
I know it's a long shot but what about something fully faired.

My first big bike was a yamaha thunder cat.
R6 engine in a sports tourer package.

Zzr600?
Gsf600 (ugly but good)

 

[Jlg]

Ain't going to get an fjr into a2 licensing.

Er-6 is also a good option but is twin,
Mt07 (twin but naked)
Cbr650 is a cracking bike also failed and 4cyl but probably out of budget if looking at bandit 600.
I know it's a long shot but what about something fully faired.

My first big bike was a yamaha thunder cat.
R6 engine in a sports tourer package.

Zzr600?
Gsf600 (ugly but good)

That’s what I was after a fully faired bike but couldn’t find anything that’s a 4cylinder and 94hp or less within my budget

 

[Ruffian]

That’s what I was after a fully faired bike but couldn’t find anything that’s a 4cylinder and 94hp or less within my budget

What's your budget and do you mind working on it first??

 

[roofman]

And what would you lit say on a 90 cbr600f that’s been in storage since 2016

Any jap bike that's been in storage have your wallet fully primed...brake overhaul, full strip down of the fuel system etc plus why was it put away and not sold. Ive stopped buying bikes that have been stored now as there are too many of them being used daily and a known quantity

 

[Jlg]

Ain't going to get an fjr into a2 licensing.

Er-6 is also a good option but is twin,
Mt07 (twin but naked)
Cbr650 is a cracking bike also failed and 4cyl but probably out of budget if looking at bandit 600.
I know it's a long shot but what about something fully faired.

My first big bike was a yamaha thunder cat.
R6 engine in a sports tourer package.

Zzr600?
Gsf600 (ugly but good)

The zzr is 99hp according to google so no good Suzuki is a possibility

 

[Pete.]

I also had a Thundercat. Got rid of it pretty quick. One of the worst bikes I've ever had for servicing. The fairing is brittle and put together like a Krypton Factor puzzle. The wiring is dreaful and not at all easy to follow.

 

[Ruffian]

How about an oddball like a gpz550 then?? Something retro

 

[Jlg]

What's your budget and do you mind working on it first??

I’ve got 2 k to pay for the test and bike so I’d say 1-1.2k for a bike and don’t mind doing work if it’s cheap enough

 

[Ruffian]

I also had a Thundercat. Got rid of it pretty quick. One of the worst bikes I've ever had for servicing. The fairing is brittle and put together like a Krypton Factor puzzle.

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Dunno never serviced mine
But rode well for a bigger bike