Hi all! So I am still in the process of learning, and have my mod 1 next week, to be followed by mod 2 as soon as they can book them after that (assuming all goes well next week!).
Anyway, in advance, I had been looking at some bikes, and for some time had my heart set on a cbr600f.
But...I then, by accident, stumbled on a gsx650f that was for sale for a very good price! I do genuinely think this will be a decent investment for at least a few years as my main intention is commuting, with some for-fun rides too. It's super comfy too (and I'll do a review on it when I've passed my test for what it's worth lol).
It had 8.5k miles and looked in really good condition..so I got in touch with the guy who was based at an RAF base, and agreed to come see it hoping to buy..
It was perfect (for me) - all in great condition, and a few extras thrown in too (trickle charger, paddock stand, and extra spark plugs). So I took it!
I had never been on a big bike before, and although I knew it was a heavy bike (215kg dry), I was still surprised at just how heavy that is... I had a little go and it felt great, such good balance and felt planted to the ground. Then I got it back in my garden to put it away, tried to turn it and it leaned a little further than ideal, and that was it..I couldn't stop it
Luckily it only ended in a small fairing crack, some small scratches and the end of my brake lever snapping..but I genuinely felt sick when I knew there was nothing I could do... absolutely gutted!
Anyway, here's a picture
Anyway, in advance, I had been looking at some bikes, and for some time had my heart set on a cbr600f.
But...I then, by accident, stumbled on a gsx650f that was for sale for a very good price! I do genuinely think this will be a decent investment for at least a few years as my main intention is commuting, with some for-fun rides too. It's super comfy too (and I'll do a review on it when I've passed my test for what it's worth lol).
It had 8.5k miles and looked in really good condition..so I got in touch with the guy who was based at an RAF base, and agreed to come see it hoping to buy..
It was perfect (for me) - all in great condition, and a few extras thrown in too (trickle charger, paddock stand, and extra spark plugs). So I took it!
I had never been on a big bike before, and although I knew it was a heavy bike (215kg dry), I was still surprised at just how heavy that is... I had a little go and it felt great, such good balance and felt planted to the ground. Then I got it back in my garden to put it away, tried to turn it and it leaned a little further than ideal, and that was it..I couldn't stop it
Luckily it only ended in a small fairing crack, some small scratches and the end of my brake lever snapping..but I genuinely felt sick when I knew there was nothing I could do... absolutely gutted!
Anyway, here's a picture