[odkfn]

Guy at work asked if I want to buy his 2009 Kawasaki er6n with 1500 miles on the clock! How much do you think i could get it for/what is reasonable? Cheers all!


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[Boristhethird]

(Original post by odkfn)
Guy at work asked if I want to buy his 2009 Kawasaki er6n with 1500 miles on the clock! How much do you think i could get it for/what is reasonable? Cheers all!


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500 miles a year on an ER6?

did he leave it in the box?

[odkfn]

(Original post by Boristhethird)
500 miles a year on an ER6?

did he leave it in the box?

He's a sunny day rider...in Scotland we get like 3 days of sun a year..

[Juno]

If I had an Ernie I'd ride him every day

[Boristhethird]

(Original post by Juno)
If I had an Ernie I'd ride him every day

[Boristhethird]

(Original post by odkfn)
He's a sunny day rider...in Scotland we get like 3 days of sun a year..

a sunny day rider on a ER6n, thought you only got sunny day riders on 'nice' bikes

[F4LL3N]

(Original post by odkfn)
Guy at work asked if I want to buy his 2009 Kawasaki er6n with 1500 miles on the clock! How much do you think i could get it for/what is reasonable? Cheers all!


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But it's an ER...


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[Bathwiggle]

(Original post by KasanDude)
Currently in the process of saving up for a new Ninja 650r (ER-6f to most). So far I have 500 pounds. The bike retails for like 6,500 so, no rush Anyone care to offer an opinion on it?

P.S. Is anyone else here extremely short (5'6") and has a hell of a time finding adequately short bikes to ride? (aside from cruisers/choppers, theyre a freebie)

I've ridden an ER6F, I'm 5ft 2 and had no issues at all with it. I found it dull... boring, didn't like it through corners, but the owner loves it... It didn't break down on me when everything else did, and you can force it through corners at speed, but i preferred my sv.

SV650 can be lowered a fair bit (i get both feet on the ground) look in the op, measure your inside leg and look at the link:

If you're a short female or just want to know what might suit you : http://cycle-ergo.com/ <-- that will tell you if you can sit on a bike, just tell it your height and it does the rest.
Here gives a list of bike seat heights (in op)

(Original post by Saahir786)
Hi everyone. I've got a Full car license and I was looking to take the motorcycle route because to be frank being quoted over £10,000 for car insurance is ridiculous. I have just left college now and will be working full time in the city centre so I was looking to buy a motorcycle (Skyjet 125cc) and was wondering opinions about it (a) because its cheap <£1000 to buy. So I know I have to take a CBT and was wondering whether anyone who could point to a direction of getting a free taster lesson or a CBT test in manchester and the cost (if you have completed your CBT in manchester) preferably near the city centre

Thank you in advance

Look at the geton website

[F4LL3N]

(Original post by Saahir786)
Hi everyone. I've got a Full car license and I was looking to take the motorcycle route because to be frank being quoted over £10,000 for car insurance is ridiculous. I have just left college now and will be working full time in the city centre so I was looking to buy a motorcycle (Skyjet 125cc) and was wondering opinions about it (a) because its cheap <£1000 to buy. So I know I have to take a CBT and was wondering whether anyone who could point to a direction of getting a free taster lesson or a CBT test in manchester and the cost (if you have completed your CBT in manchester) preferably near the city centre

Thank you in advance

In addition can I just add that a SkyJet would be an awful bike to own. Parts are hard to come by and it may be pretty (debatable but each to their own) but its not a reliable bike. For starting check the OP or listen to some of the suggestions already mentioned.

[Saahir786]

Had another person offer me a honda cg125 and will throw in the clothing (2005 model) for £900 I'm debating whether I should buy it or nor. As for the skyjet I have read some reviews and seen that F4ll3n your right about it being an unreliable bike to own thus looking for a honda now which most people even people who have been bikers for nearly 10-20 years recommend it because they are reliable.

[KasanDude]

(Original post by Bathwiggle)
I've ridden an ER6F, I'm 5ft 2 and had no issues at all with it. I found it dull... boring, didn't like it through corners, but the owner loves it... It didn't break down on me when everything else did, and you can force it through corners at speed, but i preferred my sv.

SV650 can be lowered a fair bit (i get both feet on the ground) look in the op, measure your inside leg and look at the link:

If you're a short female or just want to know what might suit you : http://cycle-ergo.com/ <-- that will tell you if you can sit on a bike, just tell it your height and it does the rest.
Here gives a list of bike seat heights (in op)

Hmm, yeah I know the site. I guess the er6f just isnt a supersport-ish bike. I've read that it's great for beginner riders tho, and seeing as I've ridden very sparsly over the years, i thought it could be a good fit.

[F4LL3N]

(Original post by Saahir786)
Had another person offer me a honda cg125 and will throw in the clothing (2005 model) for £900 I'm debating whether I should buy it or nor. As for the skyjet I have read some reviews and seen that F4ll3n your right about it being an unreliable bike to own thus looking for a honda now which most people even people who have been bikers for nearly 10-20 years recommend it because they are reliable.

All hondas are a good choice to be honest. CG125 is a great first time bike and I would highly recommend it. There is a saying that Honda are pretty much bullet proof...

(Original post by KasanDude)
Hmm, yeah I know the site. I guess the er6f just isnt a supersport-ish bike. I've read that it's great for beginner riders tho, and seeing as I've ridden very sparsly over the years, i thought it could be a good fit.

Go with whatever you feel most comfortable and confident (not overly!) with. Id say if you are looking at the ER6 then also try the SV, Fazer, Bandit and CBF to get an overall idea of what you find suits you the most.

And no - the ER6F isnt a supersports at all. I started on sports bikes and eventually ended up with an SV. But from someone whose done it the other way round, Id say definitely start with a non-sports.

[Bathwiggle]

(Original post by KasanDude)
Hmm, yeah I know the site. I guess the er6f just isnt a supersport-ish bike. I've read that it's great for beginner riders tho, and seeing as I've ridden very sparsly over the years, i thought it could be a good fit.

It's meant to be kwaka's equivalent of the SV650, they both race in the same class, but it depends what you enjoy sitting on. There is more info in the op about bikes. For me the ER is just the wrong riding position, i enjoy a more sportier seat and lean angle.

[F4LL3N]

(Original post by Bathwiggle)
It's meant to be kwaka's equivalent of the SV650, they both race in the same class, but it depends what you enjoy sitting on. There is more info in the op about bikes. For me the ER is just the wrong riding position, i enjoy a more sportier seat and lean angle.

Never tried the ER6 but wiggles SV is awesome to ride ^_^


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[Rufusw5]

(Original post by odkfn)
Guy at work asked if I want to buy his 2009 Kawasaki er6n with 1500 miles on the clock! How much do you think i could get it for/what is reasonable? Cheers all!


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There's a reason it's only done 1500 miles... They're truly terrible bikes. Much better options out there, I rode a hornet 6 the other day, really quick and good fun to ride, far better option.

[Saahir786]

(Original post by F4LL3N)
All hondas are a good choice to be honest. CG125 is a great first time bike and I would highly recommend it. There is a saying that Honda are pretty much bullet proof...

Thanks I will be doing now Just started working and once I save up should be by a month and Im buying a honda

[KasanDude]

(Original post by Bathwiggle)
It's meant to be kwaka's equivalent of the SV650, they both race in the same class, but it depends what you enjoy sitting on. There is more info in the op about bikes. For me the ER is just the wrong riding position, i enjoy a more sportier seat and lean angle.

Yeah, I've just had a look and the SV looks pretty much exactly the same as the ER6, albeit with slight differences. What caught my eye on the suzuki website was the bandit 650... it costs almost half what the ER with ABS would cost, which would mean I'd only have to work half as much! I might actually reconsider.

[Bathwiggle]

(Original post by KasanDude)
Yeah, I've just had a look and the SV looks pretty much exactly the same as the ER6, albeit with slight differences. What caught my eye on the suzuki website was the bandit 650... it costs almost half what the ER with ABS would cost, which would mean I'd only have to work half as much! I might actually reconsider.

sv and er are very different bikes, or the 2 sv's and er i tried were, each have their own perks, the older sv is the most fun, newer shape corners better than the ER but is too sitty uppy for me, and the er was no good to play on. Bandits arent bad bikes, also have a look at the cbf, it might do what you want, very comfy bike, and oli on here has one, as did crazyjoyce, although he'll complain it's boring.

[KasanDude]

(Original post by Bathwiggle)
sv and er are very different bikes, or the 2 sv's and er i tried were, each have their own perks, the older sv is the most fun, newer shape corners better than the ER but is too sitty uppy for me, and the er was no good to play on. Bandits arent bad bikes, also have a look at the cbf, it might do what you want, very comfy bike, and oli on here has one, as did crazyjoyce, although he'll complain it's boring.

Ah, youre right. I was looking at the SV650S instead of the normal one. They seemed the same in terms of dimensions and engines, but as I haven't ridden either I haven't a clue. The CBF does look interesting...

[F4LL3N]

(Original post by KasanDude)
Ah, youre right. I was looking at the SV650S instead of the normal one. They seemed the same in terms of dimensions and engines, but as I haven't ridden either I haven't a clue. The CBF does look interesting...

I quite like the CBF although ive never ridden one. Think I'd probably still go for the SV if given the choice though.