I have a clinical need

I have a clinical need for another motorcycle to add to my collection
of one.

A bigger one. Not necessarily one with a bigger engine, but a bigger
bike in general which I would probably get in January or February.

I don't know what brand or model I'm looking for but this is my list
is preferred attributes:

1) Tall, BGN sized.
2) Reliable, will do 20,000+ miles a year, commuting every day
3) 12 volts (for GPS and other shit)
4) Space to attach soft panniers, tank bag, tailpack, etc.
5) Capable of 100mph+ without issue
6) 2 wheels (one in front of t'other)
7) Doesn't need to be new.
8) Will survive reasonably well if left out and used in all weathers
9) Something unlikely to be nicked from the car park at work
10) Something that I can have a bit of fun on should I wish

I don't mind if it's designed for off road or on road (although I'll
only be using it on the road, I hope) but want it to still be in the
car park when I look for it after work. I'm quite happy to throw the
above list away if someone suggests something they feel would be more
suitable.

Ta.

 

BGN says...

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Triumph Tiger.

There's a new 1050 model out, so falling prices of the older model might
bring a new one into reach. That's certainly the way it happened with
the 955i Daytona.

Don't buy a BMW, whatever the **** you do.

 

Suzuki GSF1200 comes to mind or the 600

 

He'd swamp the fucking things. You have met Nick haven't you?

 

Ooops typo I meant GSX - F. The fully faired thing. Tall seat. Cheap.
Reliable. Takes luggage etc

 

I have a lightly crash damaged R1100GS if anyones interested.

I'd like a smaller capacity buike in PX maybe.

 

An "Alan"? Never heard of them..

 

Oh phuck.

Gissa some info then. Write-off or no?

 

I was going to suggest one but it may have issues with items 2, 8 & 9

99-2003 R1150GS would be okay but again, issues with 9

 

How bad / how much?

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Not a write off. Frame and forks ok, wheels straight, engine casings and
cylinder heads fine.

Couple of indicators off, trim panel off but undamaged. Subframe carring
clocks and fairing needs straightening. The 'beak' over guard at the front
is pointing wonky. Tank fine, Seats fine, very small tear in saddle fabric
Pannier rack snapped on offside but good panniers to go with matching key.

Pretty light damage really, I left parked against a wooden fence as i did
a wonder woman into the tree.

 

Big enough

No probs to date

Err .. prolly

Should do

{Ticks box}

Fits the bill there

Seems to be surviving now

Your ideal machine then

Depends on your idea of fun

Hmmm ... I know someone who has one

 

In uk.rec.motorcycles, BGN belched forth and ejected the following:

No problem

 

That's a Bandit, right? Well, he's already got a GSF 600, YTC.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, BGN

Blingmobile, comes with all the luggage a discerning gentleman could
desire.

Blingmobile. Umm... Most of the time. Well, quite a lot of the time.

Hmm... Might be a bit of an issue unless you remove the radio each
evening.

Blingmobile

You, my fine young friend, need a Blingmobile.

You're welcome.

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Wicked Uncle Nigel - Podium Placed Ducati Race Engineer as featured in
Performance Bikes and Fast Bikes

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha Vmax Honda ST1100 wiv trailer

 

<fx: faints>

 

You're selling yours?

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Cab

No.

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Wicked Uncle Nigel - Podium Placed Ducati Race Engineer as featured in
Performance Bikes and Fast Bikes

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha Vmax Honda ST1100 wiv trailer

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Champ

There are at least three that I know of.

Don't have nightmares, do sleep well.

--
Wicked Uncle Nigel - Podium Placed Ducati Race Engineer as featured in
Performance Bikes and Fast Bikes

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha Vmax Honda ST1100 wiv trailer

 

It's a homosexual looking for a bike. Of course someone suggested a
GSX1400.