Thread: Motorbike checkover

Originally Posted by m101a1

Every man should have a motorbike and least two projects in his shed

Only two projects??

Originally Posted by Finnwolf

Only two projects??

Yes. The current one, and the next one.

You are allowed innumerable pending projects under this system though.

I think the bike I mentioned was with this guy...Looks like it has closed / sold the bike ....

https://www.wintonmotorcycles.co.nz/used-bikes

"whereas after 40mins on the Bandit and I'm ready to get off "

must be the cobblestones........................

Originally Posted by rupert

Hope you have a good back if you are going to the cruisers. Probably better, if you are over 40, to think about a more sit up straight style of m/c like an adventure bike.

Yep. Several mates flagged theirs for the back issues. I ride this 82 XJ750. Very comfortable for an old dude. (68)

Took a 99 1400cc intruder out yesterday
Pretty comfy really. Forward controls wouldnt want to be any further back. I'm not super tall.
First proper ride of a big v twin.
Went well, bit of vibe through the throttle side of the bars at times. Took the missus for a quick blat around the block and her first impression is it was pretty good and way better than the KLR650.
It only has a short backrest and from her comments could do with bit more height and something she can hang onto if so desired.

Originally Posted by csmiffy

Took a 99 1400cc intruder out yesterday
Pretty comfy really. Forward controls wouldnt want to be any further back. I'm not super tall.
First proper ride of a big v twin.
Went well, bit of vibe through the throttle side of the bars at times. Took the missus for a quick blat around the block and her first impression is it was pretty good and way better than the KLR650.
It only has a short backrest and from her comments could do with bit more height and something she can hang onto if so desired.

Extending backrests is relatively east as is adding a top box. Panniers on the side make it feel more 'enclosed' to passengers too..
@Growlybear Those XJs were great. I know of one of the slightly later ones - the square headlight and nose fairing circa 1983 that has been with the current owner since the early 90s about when I got my Virago....

The one I took out had saddlebags. I'm sure I could knock up a taller sissy bar out of staino if it came to it.

Had a look at a slightly newer model today.
Bit bigger size and capacity wise
Ran out of time for a blat though.
Better ergonomics and feel. Little bit dearer though. Might be out of my self imposed tight fisted budget