Running a new sportsbike through another UK winter

Oh, so you're claiming that idea for yourself now are you? ;-)

 

Other than the, now, predictable "all BMWs are shit" comment what would
you suggest?

 

TBH, this is the biggest crippler for most tasks.

 

Why would it?

It maybe old but it's not that old. Vehicles need to be pre January 1973
to have the old non reflective plates.

 

Wouldn't it have been cheaper to go to one of the 'one-off' stainless
places. Such as: http://www.osmc.co.uk/

That would have been a desirable (in a resale way) mod as well as
probably less outlay than an OE system.

 

A friend of mine uses an FJ1200 (it maybe an 1100 as the sidepanels are
different) as an all year winter hack. Instead of his Meriden Bonneville
(hence all year).

I'd guess a good bog standard UJM-FJ and Scottoiler can be had quite
easily for your budget £1500.

 

The cure here is to spray (or brush) everything in Waxoyl. It keeps rust
at bay, stops salt eating at metal and seals electrical equipment.

A must do for winter hackery.

 

I can see the point of using a bike to commute but it'd have to be at
least a 400cc sports bike. I fail to see any enjoyment in riding a
bike that's gutless and handles like a turd when my company gives me a
perfectly good van to use and I've got a shiny 10R in the garage.

 

Motad make a complete replica, in the OE style.

 

Shows interest. Go on chuck, how many pennies? Dpn't emaila s my pipex
account is getting spammed to high heaven, I'll send you my new one.

 

I really don't know. This is why I asked.

This is why I phrased it as a question and not a statement.

 

Two dates worth remembering as changeover dates are January 1973 (plates
and tax) and April 1986 (a shedload of MOT stuff).

There are others but they're the 'biggies'.

 

One day I'll own a bike with an old plate.

 

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If that's the single, the yeah! They're great. Keeps yer rifing
sharp.

 

Yer whatting?

 

In message

Right, based on the responses, may I formally withdraw my objection to
the 900 Divvy based on lack of after market exhaust options. This has
been soundly demonstrated to be an invalid assertion.

 

Yup. Very cheap hack indeed, apart from tyres, brake pads and copious
amounts of chainsaw oil for the Scottoiler, the FJs are ideal. Nothing seems
to wear out or break no matter how much they are abused. And you get the
bonus of a great fairing to keep the crap off and 140mph+ performance when
you need it.

JB

 

Nidge emerged from their own little world to say

Yes, a Transalp would make a good commuter bike as long as there are no
long motorway sections.

 

That way lies much pain and expense.

 

sweller says...

A GPZ500, CB500, GS500, or any one of a thousand decent Japanese bikes
with known reliability. I'd even go so far as to recommend a Guzzi, but
never a BMW.