Update: The $5k Bike/Helmet/Jacket/Gloves Challenge

Discussion in 'Australian Motorcycles' started by stuart.j.matheson, Oct 9, 2006.

  1. stuart.j.matheson

    stuart.j.matheson Guest

    For anyone who might be interested, here is what I got...

    (All gear from Joe's Motorcycles in Fyshwick, ACT)

    KBC TK-8 Helmet - $170
    Rivet Gloves - $60
    Rivet Razor Jacket - $350

    1995 VFR750 w/ 56,000kms - $4,400
    1 year ACT rego (inc Green Slip) - $450
    1 year Comprehensive insurance - $300 (Western QBE, 65% NCB)

    So in total I've spent $5,730 but I'm very happy with what I got. If
    you don't include the rego/insurance then I actually came in $20 under
    budget. I bought the bike in Sydney though so had to ride it back to
    Canberra which also included some tolls. I'm also going to get some
    draggin' jeans and boots in the future (getting paid soon). I've
    already been on the Cotter Run with my girlfriend on the back and it
    was a nice little ride!

    If you're in Canberra and you see a black '95 VFR with bronze wheels
    then come and say hi :)

    Stu.
     
    stuart.j.matheson, Oct 9, 2006
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    G-S Guest

    I think you did pretty well, and VFR750's have a well deserved reputation
    for longevity (rectifiers excepted :)

    G-S
     
    G-S, Oct 9, 2006
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  3. stuart.j.matheson

    Nev.. Guest

    Yeah agreed. Probably a good choice of cycle on several criteria. Hope
    you get some good K's out of it.

    Nev..
    '04 CBR1100XX
     
    Nev.., Oct 9, 2006
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  4. stuart.j.matheson

    Marty H Guest


    FFS Geoff.. you are not suppose to say it... as soon as you do they go
    karputt

    mh
     
    Marty H, Oct 9, 2006
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  5. stuart.j.matheson

    BT Humble Guest

    Heh! I was thinking as I read that "Crikey, I've never seen a bike
    THAT cheap at Joe's!" ;-)

    Sounds good, see you in a couple of months when I move back up there.


    BTH
     
    BT Humble, Oct 10, 2006
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  6. stuart.j.matheson

    BT Humble Guest

    Macbeth!


    BTH
     
    BT Humble, Oct 10, 2006
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  7. stuart.j.matheson

    G-S Guest

    Yah... but I don't own a VFR *runs away*


    G-S
     
    G-S, Oct 10, 2006
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  8. stuart.j.matheson

    oofo Guest

    Cool...they're a great bike...used to own one myself. Mine registered
    91HP on the dyno...lots of fun.

    Just be gentle when removing the fairings if you do any servicing
    yourself, the plastic fasteners are very easy to break when they are old
    and brittle!

    Oh, and try not to scald yourself on the pipes when changing the oil
    filter. (good luck!)

    For any servicing you can't do yourself, Dahlitz motorcycles in Yass
    Road Queanbeyan do good work.

    Oh, before I forget, do you want a Clymer 86-97 VFR750 workshop manual?
    I have one I no longer need...I posted a for sale message a while back
    but noone seemed interested.
     
    oofo, Oct 11, 2006
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