wannars125

We were probably only a few meters down from you between Campbell and cob. Good few incidents and some overtakes too. First time at Thruxton and quite enjoyed it but not the queue to get out!!

Old member here don’t post up much these days but at Thruxton tomorrow if you want to say hello!

So an update to the situation. I went to go have a look at the bike and it was pretty much in the same condition as my bike just with a lot less miles on it which made me a bit suspicious. 15k on the clock but condition of the bike looked more like 60k. Rust all over the place and paint flaking off everywhere. Anyway, I've had another look at my bike and the work that needs doing (that I can see) and I've put a budget of £1500 against it for getting it back to road worthiness. Got a garage close by who I really liked using before. Proper honest old bloke and his wife that just loved talking about bikes so going to take it there to get it back on the road. Will spend some time over the winter getting the engine block and wheels repainted to see if I can get it looking good again too. Watch this space!!

I don't really have a commute anymore, predominantly work from home and I'd have to go on the M3 where I got hit by a car a few years back. Since then I said I'd never use the bike for a commute again if it was heading on motorways as some people just don't pay enough attention. Also found that doing the best part of 500 miles a week killed my joy for the bike back then too!

Yeah it’ll be garaged and will only be ridden in good weather so should remain in good condition. Feel a bit bad for the old one, got properly used and abused!

Hey Stu! You sound like my bloody school teachers “must try harder”

I’m looking at a 2009 bandit. The old bike is a bandit too also I have some bits I can use for it. It’s up for sale at just over 2k and only has 15k on the clock so wouldn’t expect any major issues. General maintenance I can do myself having had my old one

I did have two in the garage but sold the second a couple of weeks ago due to costs to get it past mot. That and I just didn’t like it very much!

It would be just for fun. Maybe the odd Sunday morning before everyone has woken up on a sunny day. I could live without it but on those few occasions over the summer I would miss it but they would be few and far between. I guess my biking situation is much like your climbing

The old one is knackered. Terrible corrosion pretty much all round. Would cost a small fortune and the engine has 88k on the clock. It would end up a bit of a triggers broomstick! I think what I’m looking for ideally is for someone that doesn’t ride so regularly to tell me why they still have a bike.

Help! I don’t know whether to get a bike or not. My existing bike is good for the scrap and has been off the road for around 18months. As with a lot life has taken over and I wasn’t getting to use it as much and I don’t know if it’s worth getting another one only to take it out a handful of times a year. Help me justify or avoid it...

Wow I hadn't heard about that one. What a tool...

Where's outlawing old bikes?? Been a while since I've been on here!

If you can't find it I have an L reg zzr600 for sale. https://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=67604

I'm selling my L reg Kawasaki zzr600 as I'm not really using it much. It runs great, has no rust, 28109 miles on the clock (which may go up marginally), MOT until March 2019. Tyres are in good condition but will probably need changing after 2-3000 miles. Looking for £1500ono. Reasonable offers only please! Any questions let me know