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Club House => Chatter => Topic started by: TOAD on April 04, 2007, 07:44:47 AM
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Still looking for a SAVAGE! (the Suzuki LS650).
Please let me know if you hear of a nice one for sale.
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Theres this but its not cheap
http://www.adtrader.co.uk/classhome.php?class_id=112&trader_id=8864&search_words=savage
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Theres this but its not cheap
A BIT PRICEY FOR ME. THANKS ANYWAY.
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How about this...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-SUZUKI-Savage-LS650-Custom_W0QQitemZ280099784230QQcategoryZ9808QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Dave B
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or this one , ok its marking its territory , but you could get it cheap and it looks ok from the pictures
a little leaking from the head should not be a big problem to sort out , and as its only leaking while standing meanswhen the engine is cold it leaks when warm it isnt so just a quick job of replacing the gasket or even only taking a torque wrench and bold the head on proper
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-650-SAVAGE_W0QQitemZ180102543831QQcategoryZ9808QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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but toad
there is something i find for you and it its a interesting bike with belt drive and hydraulic valves never need adjustment
all you have to check and change is the spark plug and the oil basicly, the belt is good for 45000 miles (i know someone hwo changed it just before 50000 , in fact his one has only seen a garage every 10000 miles for a oil change and sparkplug change and 3 front tyres and 3 rear tyres in 5 years /55000miles and still running fine )and its a low bike (with the low seat fitted , you get two seats a high one and a low one)and 70mpg is a bit pessimistic
here a small review
http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/1268541.html
and here is one at ebay uk
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Buell-Blast-500cc-Excellent-Condition_W0QQitemZ200096114911QQcategoryZ9805QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Hello Toad, I've found a 1994 model going for £1250 ono on the BikeTrader website. It's 55 miles from me so I'm guessing it's in London (but I could be wrong) With all the MOT's to verify the mileage (9000) it could be a very good buy. I doubt though that it has never seen rain ;-)
Take a look at: www.autotrader.co.uk/BIKES and search out Suzuki LS (you can even do a national search)
Bill
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What lump is that in the Buell? Thought it looked a little Rotaxish - then noticed that it was the wrong way round.
R
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Is the Goose in the Classified section still up for sale, or did you decide against a Goose?
Or toaday a load of SRX bits have gone on - could be a bike in there.... or not.
R
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Lump in Buell = Front pot and cases from a Harley!
Problems with quality and recalls in the US when first released. No idea what the craic is with them now.
Regards, Bill
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How about this...
THANKS I'M ALREADY WATCHING THIS.
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How about this...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-SUZUKI-Savage-LS650-Custom_W0QQitemZ280099784230QQcategoryZ9808QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Dave B
THANKS I'M ALREADY WATCHING THIS.
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Its about time somebody managed to put a 650 motor in a 125 frame for us little people without it having to be a chopper style. With an inside leg of 29" and an arm length of 18" (go on get ya tape measure out and you'll see my problem) what can I we except ride 125's and 250's?
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If do dont want a chopper style bike then the Yamaha SZR660 is a 660 motor in a TZR125RR Belgarda frame and running gear. The SRX 400 and 600 monoshocks are even lower than the SZR.
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Yea I really like the SRX series.Reaching the bars would be a problem, I reckon I could change them but don't want to spoil the look of the bike.
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your problem is you are a bit short , but it is possible to lower every bike by a few inches , its easy done , wont cost a fortune
the main problem is there are not many singles produced nowadays , ok some trailies but for people like me who dont like the traillie style ....
so i stick with the 150cc-250cc bikes and my next will be from china , the only marketsegment
where singles are the norm and they are getting better, best in the moment are bikes from zongsheng , they also produce now for piaggio italy , means they produce parts for all kind of motorcycles from italy which belong to the piaggio group (aprilia,motoguzzi,laverda,gilera,the spanish company derbi)and they even have a deal with honda
example my honda cbf 250 at zongheng they produce a similar sporty looking bike with basically a copy of my engine but only 230cc
only difference the chinese bikes has 2 bhp more has a larger tank 20 liters, has a nice half fairing and a nicer exhaust sound
twin dic front single disc rear and ABS it only cost half the price somtimes even less
http://www.zongshenamerica.com/products.php?type=Motorcycles&id=001
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Don't want to be rude Toad but have you ever st on an SRX? I am only 5' 8" and when I stand up on my SRX with both feet flat on the floor it slops around underneath me. It will pull along nicely at above legal speeds with full camping gear and regularly takes me over to Holland. Kicker only, a brilliant lkittle bike. Look for the Luddite on our pics section, Silver with 'dicked' tail.
PS I also manage to ride a standard DR750 Suzuki alyhough stopping can be quite amusing!
SteveD
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Its about time somebody managed to put a 650 motor in a 125 frame for us little people without it having to be a chopper style. With an inside leg of 29" and an arm length of 18" (go on get ya tape measure out and you'll see my problem) what can I we except ride 125's and 250's?
Dunno what my reach is but my inside leg is a lofty 29" ;) and I manage an MuZ Mastiff :)
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How about an Enfield...
http://www.royal-enfield.com/low_seat_option.htm
Dave
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How about an Enfield...
http://www.royal-enfield.com/low_seat_option.htm
Dave
Yes I'd really love one of these, (the 500 with electric start) but I think they are out of my price range at the moment.I'll keep an eye out for one though. Do you know if they all have the gear shift on the right?
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Hi Toad,
That electra with the lower seat has left hand gears and leccy start. I'm not sure about other models. Nice isn't it. I can't afford one either.
Dave B
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Toad,
Go for the SZR, I'm 5' 8" and it's a good fit - proper little sportsbike made for short-arses! Reminds me of my old E reg TZR250, until you start it up.....
Cheers,
Mav.
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Toad,
Go for the SZR, I'm 5' 8" and it's a good fit - proper little sportsbike made for short-a***s! Reminds me of my old E reg TZR250, until you start it up.....
Cheers,
Mav.
Thats easy for you to say,you're ten inches taller than me. lol.
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How about an Enfield...
http://www.royal-enfield.com/low_seat_option.htm
Dave
The Sixty-5 is Lecky-start and 5-speed left foot change.
Steffan has a rather nice Army model Sixty-5.
Dont tell him !.....but i nearly stuck it in a hedge.....got confused...so used to my right foot change Enfield.
Tried braking with my left foot and changing gear with my right.
Mines t'other way round.
Smashing bikes and there are some cheap ones out there.
Jethro
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Yeah I'd luv one,just waiting for the price to come down a bit.
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You could do worse than have a look at what BAT motorcycles have in stock They're in Biggin Hill and import some decent stuff from the Japanese market. Gooses (Geese????) come up quite regularly but they might be able to source a bike for just right for you. Worth a go, eh?
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theres a royal enfield thunderbird on ebay ..ok its only the 350 , but its with left foot gears and right foot brake
and its not expenciv and its low and you certainly wont buy a enfield to race it ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/royal-enfield-350-thunderbird_W0QQitemZ120104443396QQcategoryZ122179QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
but get rid of this green tank protector it doesnt fit to this sort of bike
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You could do worse than have a look at what BAT motorcycles have in stock They're in Biggin Hill and import some decent stuff from the Japanese market. Gooses (Geese????) come up quite regularly but they might be able to source a bike for just right for you. Worth a go, eh?
Thanks I'll check em out.
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theres a royal enfield thunderbird on ebay ..ok its only the 350 , but its with left foot gears and right foot brake
and its not expenciv and its low and you certainly wont buy a enfield to race it ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/royal-enfield-350-thunderbird_W0QQitemZ120104443396QQcategoryZ122179QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
but get rid of this green tank protector it doesnt fit to this sort of bike
Well spotted ,thanks.I'll watch this and see what the bidding goes up to. cheers!
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I also like the look of the Honda GB500 TT, but they don't seem to come up for sale very often.