The Krusty 2007 'what to buy' thread.

Krusty · Sep 28, 2007

I've decide the pink Tiger's definitely going, but haven't decided what
to replace it with yet. It's used for:

1. 170 mile round trip commute (but only once a month, give or take).
2. Blatting to warmer climes, 2 up with packed out topbox, panniers &
tank bag.
3. Visits to client sites, which can be anywhere from 20 to 230 miles
away.
4. Weekend fun when the weather's too shitty to take the MV.
5. 'Soft' roading (mainly the gravel tracks on Salisbury Plain).

The reason the Tiger's not scratching the itch is simply because it's
not fun enough. Its use is mainly practical, but it needs to put a grin
on my face at the same time, & the Tiger's power-to-weight ratio isn't
up to that (hence the attempted engine swap).

So what should I get? The soft-roading can be removed from the list as
the RatTig fills that hole. A Benelli Tre-K is top of the list, but I'm
out of touch with t'other options, not having bought any motorcycle
rags for years. Inspire me.

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Pete Fisher · Sep 28, 2007

Krusty said:

I've decide the pink Tiger's definitely going, but haven't decided what
to replace it with yet. It's used for:

1. 170 mile round trip commute (but only once a month, give or take).
2. Blatting to warmer climes, 2 up with packed out topbox, panniers &
tank bag.
3. Visits to client sites, which can be anywhere from 20 to 230 miles
away.
4. Weekend fun when the weather's too shitty to take the MV.
5. 'Soft' roading (mainly the gravel tracks on Salisbury Plain).
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If it wasn't for 2) I would say Morini Corsaro 1200. Pillion seat not
very generous and possibly no hard luggage option.
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JB · Sep 28, 2007

Krusty said:

I've decide the pink Tiger's definitely going, but haven't decided what
to replace it with yet. It's used for:

1. 170 mile round trip commute (but only once a month, give or take).
2. Blatting to warmer climes, 2 up with packed out topbox, panniers &
tank bag.
3. Visits to client sites, which can be anywhere from 20 to 230 miles
away.
4. Weekend fun when the weather's too shitty to take the MV.
5. 'Soft' roading (mainly the gravel tracks on Salisbury Plain).

The reason the Tiger's not scratching the itch is simply because it's
not fun enough. Its use is mainly practical, but it needs to put a grin
on my face at the same time, & the Tiger's power-to-weight ratio isn't
up to that (hence the attempted engine swap).

So what should I get? The soft-roading can be removed from the list as
the RatTig fills that hole. A Benelli Tre-K is top of the list, but I'm
out of touch with t'other options, not having bought any motorcycle
rags for years. Inspire me.
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Guzzi Quota.

JB

Dan L · Sep 28, 2007

Krusty said:

I've decide the pink Tiger's definitely going, but haven't decided
what to replace it with yet. It's used for:

1. 170 mile round trip commute (but only once a month, give or take).
2. Blatting to warmer climes, 2 up with packed out topbox, panniers &
tank bag.
3. Visits to client sites, which can be anywhere from 20 to 230 miles
away.
4. Weekend fun when the weather's too shitty to take the MV.
5. 'Soft' roading (mainly the gravel tracks on Salisbury Plain).

The reason the Tiger's not scratching the itch is simply because it's
not fun enough. Its use is mainly practical, but it needs to put a
grin on my face at the same time, & the Tiger's power-to-weight ratio
isn't up to that (hence the attempted engine swap).

So what should I get? The soft-roading can be removed from the list as
the RatTig fills that hole. A Benelli Tre-K is top of the list, but
I'm out of touch with t'other options, not having bought any
motorcycle rags for years. Inspire me.
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GRISO

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Krusty · Sep 28, 2007

Pete said:

If it wasn't for 2) I would say Morini Corsaro 1200. Pillion seat not
very generous and possibly no hard luggage option.
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2) does rather rule it out, as does 3) I suspect. If I was going for
something of that ilk, it'd be a Brutale.

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JB · Sep 28, 2007

Krusty said:

Italian - good. Gutless - bad.
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Easily sorted for a man of your income/talents..
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/08/21/moto-guzzi-superchargers/
Supercharger...mmm....
*Want* *Neeeeeeeed* (so badly)
JB

Krusty · Sep 28, 2007

JB said:

Guzzi Quota.
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Italian - good. Gutless - bad.

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Krusty · Sep 28, 2007

Dan said:

GRISO
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Not enough comfort/weather protection for 2) & 3), & I suspect not
enough poke to fulfil the fun factor.

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Timo Geusch · Sep 28, 2007

Krusty said:

So what should I get? The soft-roading can be removed from the list as
the RatTig fills that hole. A Benelli Tre-K is top of the list, but I'm
out of touch with t'other options, not having bought any motorcycle
rags for years. Inspire me.
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KTM 950/990 Adventure?

The Older Gentleman · Sep 28, 2007

GRISO
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What is the appeal of this thing? I think it looks hideous, especially
that abortion of an exhaust.

Gyp · Sep 28, 2007

Krusty said:

I've decide the pink Tiger's definitely going, but haven't decided what
to replace it with yet. It's used for:

1. 170 mile round trip commute (but only once a month, give or take).
2. Blatting to warmer climes, 2 up with packed out topbox, panniers &
tank bag.
3. Visits to client sites, which can be anywhere from 20 to 230 miles
away.
4. Weekend fun when the weather's too shitty to take the MV.
5. 'Soft' roading (mainly the gravel tracks on Salisbury Plain).

The reason the Tiger's not scratching the itch is simply because it's
not fun enough. Its use is mainly practical, but it needs to put a grin
on my face at the same time, & the Tiger's power-to-weight ratio isn't
up to that (hence the attempted engine swap).

So what should I get? The soft-roading can be removed from the list as
the RatTig fills that hole. A Benelli Tre-K is top of the list, but I'm
out of touch with t'other options, not having bought any motorcycle
rags for years. Inspire me.
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Renault Kangoo?

Krusty · Sep 28, 2007

JB said:

list >>> as the RatTig fills that hole. A Benelli Tre-K is top of the
list, >>> but I'm out of touch with t'other options, not having
bought any >>> motorcycle rags for years. Inspire me.
Easily sorted for a man of your income/talents..
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/08/21/moto-guzzi-superchargers/
Supercharger...mmm....
*Want* Neeeeeeeed (so badly)
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Hmm - a supercharged 1200 Stelvio would be quite nice.

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Lozzo · Sep 28, 2007

Nige says...

It doesn't take a bike god to really get tinto riding a ZZR, but it
takes one to master the side to side weight in a corner. I'm hoping one
here can show me how. It's very heavy, but feels 'better' than any
sportsbike i have ridden. But I'm a big bloke, so maybe it's that?
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I managed to throw all 3 of my ZZR1100s around quite nicely, as many
here will testify, and I am nowhere near what you'd call a big bloke. I
was smaller built then as well.

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Krusty · Sep 28, 2007

Timo said:

KTM 950/990 Adventure?
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A good 25bhp at least down on the Tre-K, & a bit too challenging in the
height department.

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Krusty · Sep 28, 2007

Gyp said:

Renault Kangoo?
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You're not funny you know.

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Krusty · Sep 28, 2007

Tim said:

A bloke at work is selling a 2005 model Fazer 1000. He was the owner
from new.
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I should probably have added 'no de-tuned 4 cylinder UJMs' to the
criteria. In fact make that 'no 4 cylinder UJMs - period'.

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wessie · Sep 29, 2007

Krusty said:

So what should I get? The soft-roading can be removed from the list as
the RatTig fills that hole. A Benelli Tre-K is top of the list, but I'm
out of touch with t'other options, not having bought any motorcycle
rags for years. Inspire me.
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Platy reminded me about this:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2006/06/10/mfbike10.xml
http://www.maxmoto.co.uk/images/Moto Guzzi Norge 1200.jpg

Ease yourself into old fartitude.

Krusty · Sep 29, 2007

wessie said:

Platy reminded me about this:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2006/06/1
0/mfbike10.xml
http://www.maxmoto.co.uk/images/Moto Guzzi Norge 1200.jpg

Ease yourself into old fartitude.
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I'm not quite ready for that yet, although if budget & space allowed,
I'd get one of those plus something else.

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Rick · Sep 29, 2007

Nige said:

I actually meant that my size is a detriment, I'm open for a bit of
direction. I'm 6 foot 3, most of it is in my legs & arms, nice for a chap
that ;ikes bikes. Mind you, my son is six foot eight at eithteen, so I
really do feel for him....
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Newtons Fourth Law states;
"A heavy motorcycle cannot quickly move through an axis at right angles to
its direction of motion if the rider has fat fingers"

Hth

Dan L · Sep 29, 2007

The said:

What is the appeal of this thing? I think it looks hideous, especially
that abortion of an exhaust.
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Stone the heretic

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Too much time to think, too little to do.

http://thebikeshed.spaces.live.com/
1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr

BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005/6/7)
X-FOT#000
DIAABTCOD #26
BOMB#18 (slow)
OMF#11

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