father forgive me...

still leaking oil then?

 

These two bikes are incredibly popular in France. In fact, I'd say I saw
more of these bikes than any other while I was over there this year

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<fx: strikes Zs from shortlist>

 

W650

http://www.evamotor.nl/Motorcycles/Kawasaki/W650/W650exhaustnortonstyle.gif

 

Or a Guzzi?

 

sure, I like the look of the Griso thing, but it's too expensive. Maybe
after another couple of payrises...

 

I actually like W650s, though I think they'd be a bit slow for a
weekend-only-fun bike, which is what I'm after. That said, I'll soon be
rid of my current dog-slow 650 twin, so...

 

darsy says...

<chokes on coffee>

 

Veggie Dave says...

But the Frogs go mad for ZR750s too. No taste.

 

This one, get this one.
My KTM's old and needs a lot of attention after four hours smashing it up in
Enduro races.
But it always comes back for more. My uncle has the 400 4t andit's bomb
proof.
The LC4 engine seems pretty reliable.
Jim Aim is a decent local dealer but may be a bit far for you.

 

I'm in NI this coming weekend, but the weekend after that I'll book a
test ride.

 

I thought someone might find that amusing. However, I'm going to try
and get a test-ride the same day I try a Z1000 to see if there's any
comparison.

 

Beav wrote:
[z1000]

what's wrong with the standard seat?

[z750]

having read a lot of reviews of both bikes now, yes the 750 isn't much
slower than the thou, but the main area they seem to have compromised
on is the suspension. The 750 is significantly cheaper than the thou,
though, so it's to be expected.

thanks, but that's far too close to the Great Frozen North for me.

 

If it's test rides you want, whatever happened to Zed Thou Phil?

 

<splutter..choke!>

 

nice idea, but I'm camera-shy.

 

Get one.

 

Your sunglasses are at my parents' place, btw. I could have brought
them to the pub the other week, but I thought you weren't going to be
there.

 

no problem - I have 5 other pairs of sunglasses, just no Oakleys at the
moment. Set up a time with your Dad for me to leave the 400/four back
(and get a lift to the station); the first Saturday I'm going to be
free is the 22nd, but if it's easier for your old man, I can bring the
bike into work, and then knock off early-ish and get it to his place
for mid afternoon.

Or, even better, I could run it over early one weekday and then just
get the train into work.

Basically, whatever suits your dad.

 

it is extremely fucking tempting (despite the fact no-one wants to
offer me more than about 3,400 for my blade as a trade-in)

Test ride first, though.