what made you buy the bike that you chose?

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Jul 31st, '07, 20:24

The 675 brakes are awesome in my opinion!

I bought my ZXR400 as it was a great bike to learn on, I ahd it for 3 years, and still sorta have it! I didnt want to get rid of it, and still dont, but I had so many problems with it and it was always going wrong that one day I was annoyed at it yet again braking on me I looked on ebay and never even thought about a ZX636 till I saw mind, couldnt stop thinking about it, went up to see it, bought it.

Love it!

deej · Post by **deej** » Jul 31st, '07, 20:44

its a DUCATI 916

need i say any more as to why i wanted to it, the only other brand of bike i'd consider now is mv augusta or a ktm superduke,the latest jap il4's dont do anything for me

greg · Post by **greg** » Jul 31st, '07, 20:47

It's quick. It handles. It has full hard luggage capability when you need it. Takes pillion no problem. 50mpg +, up to 300 mile tank range, it's reliable with 6k service intervals, it goes on road, it goes off road, rear tyres go 9k, front 15k, chain and sprockets 18k and still ok. And it's super comfy. It has heated grips. Wring it's neck, hammer it nice and hard, still purrs like a pussycat. Wheelies if that's your thing. Best of all it is not a shi*e BMW. Triumph Tiger 04.

deej · Post by **deej** » Jul 31st, '07, 20:50

and mike you need to be fully comp too

FreeSpirit · Post by **FreeSpirit** » Jul 31st, '07, 21:07

It has wizzy purple stripes

tafflade · Post by **tafflade** » Jul 31st, '07, 21:26

deej wrote:its a DUCATI 916

need i say any more as to why i wanted to it, the only other brand of bike i'd consider now is mv augusta or a ktm superduke,the latest jap il4's dont do anything for me

yes please, one of the most track focused superbikes ever built, I cant imagine using one for the daily commute but i dont imagine that thats what you use it for, so yes please do expand.

deej · Post by **deej** » Jul 31st, '07, 21:48

im expanding more than the leathers can take taff

its used for fast road fun ( when the sun shines ) and on the track, its done more miles round cadwell this year than its done on the road, lol. if you want to see the beauty click on my site in my sigs and its all on there mate

speedy(delboy) · Post by **speedy(delboy)** » Jul 31st, '07, 22:27

Because I looked like a Sex God on the SRAD

Funky · Post by **Funky** » Aug 1st, '07, 01:38

I bought my bike because it looked hot, I loved the R6 from the moment I saw one and at 2 grand i thought it was at a bargain price.

I now reget the decision.

CvPiper · Post by **CvPiper** » Aug 1st, '07, 05:31

greg wrote:It's quick. It handles. It has full hard luggage capability when you need it. Takes pillion no problem. 50mpg +, up to 300 mile tank range, it's reliable with 6k service intervals, it goes on road, it goes off road, rear tyres go 9k, front 15k, chain and sprockets 18k and still ok. And it's super comfy. It has heated grips. Wring it's neck, hammer it nice and hard, still purrs like a pussycat. Wheelies if that's your thing. Best of all it is not a shi*e BMW. Triumph Tiger 04.

Those things are awesome. I work for a Triumph dealer, have just sold my GSXR 750 and have my 05 Tiger on the way ;)

Post by **billinom8s** » Aug 1st, '07, 07:22

speedy(delboy) wrote:Because I looked like a Sex God on the SRAD

but now u have a knackered sp-1

what happened sex god?

i have a 1999 R1, love it. it came a long as a bargin - completely standard too, the previous owner wasn't alowed to ride it, just started it up every 2 weeks and ran till hot.

i was looking for a gixer but couldn't turn down the chance to own a classic like this (even tho the brakes are crap and it doesn't handle)

tafflade · Post by **tafflade** » Aug 1st, '07, 08:14

Funky wrote:I bought my bike because it looked hot, I loved the R6 from the moment I saw one and at 2 grand i thought it was at a bargain price.

I now reget the decision.

why? crap bike or crap rider?

speedy(delboy) · Post by **speedy(delboy)** » Aug 1st, '07, 08:48

billinom8s wrote:
speedy(delboy) wrote:Because I looked like a Sex God on the SRAD
but now u have a knackered sp-1

what happened sex god?

But now it was an SP2 not 1 biatch

Anyways now have a 56 plate Z1000 (once i get some fairings for it)

Oh and also a CBR track bike

bambam · Post by **bambam** » Aug 1st, '07, 12:11

i bought my 05 speed triple after three jap 600 supersports and about 8 yrs riding.the last one a cbr6rr3 was great to ride but too uncomfortable on long trips(numb hands after 20mins). I always liked the look and idea of the triple and when the 05 model came out i had to have one.the boy's at total triumph set up a test ride and i was hooked.i love the styling and the motor is an absolute peach.had a few probs with it under warranty due i think because triumph seem to have iffy build quality/cheap materials but the boy's at total have done a grand job.

Funky · Post by **Funky** » Aug 1st, '07, 14:42

tafflade wrote:
Funky wrote:I bought my bike because it looked hot, I loved the R6 from the moment I saw one and at 2 grand i thought it was at a bargain price.

I now reget the decision.

why? crap bike or crap rider?

Haha, knackered bike...new engine coming soon...