Any Suggestions???

[jimmy86 0]

Hi All!

So havent posted on here for a while now, mainly due to the fact that I have been bikeless for the last few months just wondered if I could pick your brains for some advice.

After writting off the bandit before christmas I had ruled out getting another bike for the time being due to finances. Not sure I can resist any longer though. Thought I would have a look and see what I can get on the cheap just to get me back on 2 wheels . Does anyone have any suggestions for something thats only a few hundred quid a grand tops?

Not really fussed what, just so long as its mechanically sound. Any ideas?

Cheers,
Jimmy

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

Nice to see you posting Jim, sorry I dont m8 because I haven't been looking at buying one , I would have thought that there would be a few if your willing to go to a grand Hurry up so we can get out for a blast !!

[jimmy86 0]

Ta dave. A grand is pushing it really, but if it was something really decent then I would see what I can do. Ideally thinking more like 700, should be able to get that together in the not too distant future.

[smilinjack 0]

TBH Jim at that money you're looking at Ebay or possibly the "back room" of a decent dealer. I've seen decent VFRs below £1500 but still over your budget. Something like a GS500 might be worth casting around for-very tough motor and lots around.

[pugeyed 0]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-SUZUKI-GS-500-EV-RED-NOT-YAMAHA-KAWASAKI-HONDA-/170630590201?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item27ba602ef9#ht_511wt_1139

seems like a nice bike , blimey there are some tatty ones out there.
needs a chain and sprocket and some seals .
quite low mileage for the year too, others have done 48-50k

[smilinjack 0]

Well spotted Pug. On the road for £850 then Jim.

[pugeyed 0]

just seen this as well.
all the work done so its a bonus, more miles than the other one but it depends what it goes for.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-SUZUKI-GS-500-EW-LOW-MILES-FIRST-BIKE-COMMUTER-/190524879908?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2c5c2af424#ht_500wt_1156

[Grumpyowl 0]

That 2nd one Pug looks well worth a punt

[Stue11 0]

@jimmy86 wrote:

Hi All!

So havent posted on here for a while now, mainly due to the fact that I have been bikeless for the last few months just wondered if I could pick your brains for some advice.

After writting off the bandit before christmas I had ruled out getting another bike for the time being due to finances. Not sure I can resist any longer though. Thought I would have a look and see what I can get on the cheap just to get me back on 2 wheels . Does anyone have any suggestions for something thats only a few hundred quid a grand tops?

Not really fussed what, just so long as its mechanically sound. Any ideas?

Cheers,
Jimmy

Hey Jimmy just cause you aint got no wheels dont let that stop you posting, i havent neither hopefully by the end of may i will, im sure you will find something on ebay keep looking mate

[suzukijax 0]

I had one of them GS500e they are great little bikes and well worth a look while the cash is a little tight

[Bezzer 0]

Always worth keeping an eye on forums for sale sections as well to save egay hassle. e.g. http://forum.oldskoolsuzuki.info/cgi-bin/Yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1303415800.
I realise it's top end of your budget but depends how good a haggler you are, cash usually talks.

[jimmy86 0]

Ta guys, will keep an eye out for any of them around. Looks like they would do the job nicely until finances are looking up. Now for new kit, probably going to be about the same again.

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@jimmy86 wrote:

Ta guys, will keep an eye out for any of them around. Looks like they would do the job nicely until finances are looking up. Now for new kit, probably going to be about the same again.

get yourself to JTS @ coalville m8

[BanditMike 0]

Always worth keeping an eye on ebay. My Dad picked up an old GPZ600 for £400 last year. Needed a little bit of work doing, but it ran perfectly. As everyone has said, keep looking and use the "cash buyer" to haggle a bit over price. Good luck getting back on