JustOneSausage

My GS was kicked over by a drunk one night. I just couldn't lift it back upright on my own and had to get my featherweight partner to help me. Even then we both struggled. The weight of the bike is very important to me, although we have little vandalism up here there will always be the drunken morons to consider. Mine wasn't the only bike kicked over that night. A smaller Burgman might be a good idea. I have looked at the RE Hunter, and it looks reasonable. Due to personal reasons I am now going to put off this purchase until next year, unless something changes in the meantime. Thanks once again for all of the input.

I bet you are tall with a good inside leg measurement!! Long may you ride safely.

I contacted the Honda dealer that had one in used (10 miles!!) £3,800 with £750 of extras. I asked what the extras were, and how much to ship up to Aberdeen (for the ferry north). Had a response to say that it sold this morning. Oh well, that's life. I will continue to take into mind the advice here whilst looking around for possibles.

Thanks for the responses. Triumph 400? Reported to be much better in many ways than the GB350S, other than price! I am looking (online) at a GB350S at the moment. The one that I would buy back? The best of the bunch was the Gilera SP180. Fast two-stroke scooter, and a scream to ride. I don't think there is anything similar enough. Modern scooter? I have been looking at Suzuki Burgman in different engine sizes for many years. A review I read said that the weight of one of them was 250Kg. That's the same as my GS Adventure. I have also looked at the Yamaha T-Max Intercepter saddle? Yes I have a problem there. I part-ex'd my Pan European because I found the seat uncomfortable. The dealer said that there was only one bike with a better seat - the Goldwing, hence buying that. Welds etc.? I get the feeling without even seeing them that the quality won't be up there with the Japanese bikes. Weight? The lower the better! I live on a remote island now, so don't need or want something huge, but something the carry my partner on would be useful. My age, previous no claims and location mean that my insurance in cheap. I think it was about £140 fully comp on the GS last time. Maybe a few £££s less. Until recently I was considering a bike and sidecar. I missed a very nice BMW K75RT with a Squire RX4 chair on it for what seemed like a very good price. I am still kicking myself about that.

Thanks for the responses. NX500 might be too tall for me, but I will get some specs later today. RE Interceptor - I can see it being a good idea price-wise, but I am only getter weaker as I age! I have just come across the Honda GB350s, which looks good, although none sufficiently depreciated yet. To give you an idea of the bikes that I have owned so far - just don't laugh at the first few: - NSU Quickly Raleigh Wisp Raleigh Runabout Lambretta 100 Mobylette? Honda CB250G5 Suzuki TS250R Beamish Suzuki 250 Trials Montesa Cota 250 Husqvarna CR500 Honda CX500 Kawasaki GT750 Kawasaki KLR650 Honda Pan European ST1100 Honda Goldwing GL1500 Honda XRV750 Gilera Runner SP180 Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 BMW R1200GS Adventure There may be others, but the memory is failing too!

Hi Folks I'm getting old now - mid 60s. I have just sold my R1200 GS Adventure as I struggled with the weight and height as I have got older. I have rarely been without a bike over the years, so I am wondering what to buy next. The bike doesn't need to be popular. I am looking for something <=500cc. Ideally it will be one of the slow sellers that are not shifting from dealer's floors and are getting big discounts. No race reps. The bike needs to be comfortable. No baggers or cruisers. Happy to consider anything else. It needs to be happy doing 70mph on the motorways. New or used considered. What would you suggest?