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Post by scania on Dec 3, 2014 2:36:21 GMT
VF500F2 ? "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_VF500 Type: 498cc, liquid-cooled, V4, 4 stroke Bore: 60.4mm Stroke: 44mm Valves: 4 per cylinder Power: 70 hp (52.2 kW) at 12,000 rpm Torque: 31.7 ft lb (43 Nm) at 10,500 rpm" Thanks , its another bike for my list and it is a Honda, my first preference is for a large twin if I can find one, all ideas welcome.
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Post by listey on Dec 3, 2014 8:00:53 GMT
How about a 600 Bandit? I know it's not a twin but they go really well, even when restricted and they're fun to ride. I've a 1200 and it's a hoot. They're fairly cheap at the moment, but prices for early ones are on the up. If you found a tidy Mk1 for sensible money and kept it nice then you should make a profit when you move it on. You certainly won't lose. Look for a naked one as they seem to be more desirable without the fairings.
77 hp 56.1 kW @ 10500 rpm 54 Nm @ 9500 rpm 208 kg
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Post by listey on Dec 3, 2014 8:03:26 GMT
What about the Yamaha XS650, they are a nice parallel two cylinder and have become very collectable. I keep looking for one of these for a project, but prices have gone bonkers in the last 2 years. Fantastic looking bike for a bobber.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2014 8:53:03 GMT
What aboutI the Yamaha XS650, they are a nice parallel two cylinder and have become very collectable. I keep looking for one of these for a project, but prices have gone bonkers in the last 2 years. Fantastic looking bike for a bobber. Yeh, did one of these up about five years ago and looking at what they sell for now i let it go quite cheaply
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Post by davefirestorm on Dec 3, 2014 11:21:36 GMT
I am short of space at moment so flogging my Yammy XS650 if anyone interested?was going to flat track it at first but make a good bobber too using some Hardley bits I have
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Post by scania on Dec 3, 2014 20:03:09 GMT
How about a 600 Bandit? I know it's not a twin but they go really well, even when restricted and they're fun to ride. I've a 1200 and it's a hoot. They're fairly cheap at the moment, but prices for early ones are on the up. If you found a tidy Mk1 for sensible money and kept it nice then you should make a profit when you move it on. You certainly won't lose. Look for a naked one as they seem to be more desirable without the fairings. 77 hp 56.1 kW @ 10500 rpm 54 Nm @ 9500 rpm 208 kg What is the build quality and body work quality on the Bandit, compared to it's Honda equivalent. In particular how good is the Bandit 600 engine, how would it compare with the build quality of a year 2000 SuperFour 400 engine or a year 2000 CB750F engine?
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Post by Cheggy on Dec 3, 2014 22:13:31 GMT
My first bike was a 600 bandit. Cracking bike, bulletproof engine. A modern classic that will only get better with age.
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Post by listey on Dec 4, 2014 8:51:02 GMT
As Cheggy said, the motors are bulletproof. Build quality's average. Rear supension's a weak point, but easily and cheaply upgraded if needed. I put a newish GSXR shock in mine, cost of about £60 and transformed the bike, I did the upside down GSXR forks as well but that's a bit more involved. Look out for possible rust on the removable engine cradle behind the headers, usual signs of any accident damage and the standard exhaust tends to rot out at the collector. Avoid anything with lairy paintwork or dodgy "streetfighter" modifications, especially pod filters. Buy the cleanest you can find/afford, keep it right and you'll have no trouble moving it on when you're done.
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