Skippy Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Don’t panic, it’s not one of those ‘guess-what-I-might-buy’ threads but a simple heads up that now the Suzuki DR600S is almost sorted and ready to take over dirt duties the Himalayan needs to be outed for something more road orientated. Off to Alicante in the morning to see a tidy Kawasaki z750 with not many klms and as pretty as a pretty thing. Plenty fast enough for an old man. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 You need to ask them to take those red stripes off even if they don't sell it to you, just to gain karma points in the universe. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 7 minutes ago, Pedro said: You need to ask them to take those red stripes off even if they don't sell it to you, just to gain karma points in the universe. Very true……..anyway I might get it resprayed into the Kawasaki Team France colours of red, green and white. Obviously it will turn me into a riding god. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Reestreno seem to sell quality bikes....but normally at top book. Plus 200 euros transfer on top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 51 minutes ago, XTreme said: Reestreno seem to sell quality bikes....but normally at top book. Plus 200 euros transfer on top. Do they sell Teutonic oil belchers at top price......................... asking for a friend 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 We know they fit in a transit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 19 hours ago, XTreme said: Reestreno seem to sell quality bikes....but normally at top book. Plus 200 euros transfer on top. Yep that’s right so I need to get a good deal. Looks better in the flesh……..the rider that is. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 57 minutes ago, Skippy said: Yep that’s right so I need to get a good deal. Looks better in the flesh……..the rider that is. You look like a Geriatric Chav on that! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Great hair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 8 hours ago, Skippy said: Yep that’s right so I need to get a good deal. Looks better in the flesh……..the rider that is. Let us know how you get on with it if you buy it. I've seen loads of them for sale here and they're all a pretty good price. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Just now, Tango said: Let us know how you get on with it if you buy it. I've seen loads of them for sale here and they're all a pretty good price. Kwaks don't hold their price well......and their market share is diminishing rapidly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, XTreme said: Kwaks don't hold their price well......and their market share is diminishing rapidly. Yeah, I've noticed that. Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Just now, Tango said: Yeah, I've noticed that. Why is that? They never have compared to Honda (particularly) or Yamaha. I think it's down to lack of development over many years where they just keep repeating the same models year after year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 9 minutes ago, XTreme said: They never have compared to Honda (particularly) or Yamaha. I think it's down to lack of development over many years where they just keep repeating the same models year after year. The new H2 looked pretty interesting, but yeah, they're not very inspiring and build quality is not too great either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, Tango said: The new H2 looked pretty interesting, but yeah, they're not very inspiring and build quality is not too great either. Really, it comes down to Honda and Yamaha now......they've kept innovating and developing new products while the other two have stood still and just kept rehashing the same old shit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 9 hours ago, Skippy said: Yep that’s right so I need to get a good deal. Looks better in the flesh……..the rider that is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 @Skippy......how the hell can they ask this money for a 2003 R1150GS? https://motos.coches.net/ocasion/bmw/r_1150_gs_adventure/2004-en-alicante-7817128.htm 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, XTreme said: @Skippy......how the hell can they ask this money for a 2003 R1150GS? https://motos.coches.net/ocasion/bmw/r_1150_gs_adventure/2004-en-alicante-7817128.htm Brexit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 21 hours ago, Tango said: Let us know how you get on with it if you buy it. I've seen loads of them for sale here and they're all a pretty good price. Agreed to swop over next Wednesday so I’ll let you know how it goes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 3 hours ago, XTreme said: @Skippy......how the hell can they ask this money for a 2003 R1150GS? https://motos.coches.net/ocasion/bmw/r_1150_gs_adventure/2004-en-alicante-7817128.htm ………..because some people are daft enough to believe they actually need one in their life. I test ride one of those when they first came out and it was fucking horrible; heavy, lardy, and frankly all round unpleasant. Most people buy them and never take them off road, using them only for touring about on. There are far better purpose built tourers for much less money and as for off road, they are a liability if the going gets tricky unless you are a very skilled rider. Have to say, the customer service at that dealer was very good and they had my Himalayan in the workshop for an hour and checked it over thoroughly which also means (hopefully) they do the same with all their bikes. Anyway, I’m not old or decrepit enough for a GS (yet!) …………I’m sure @Pedro will be along to defend the GS Brotherhood very soon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 17 minutes ago, Skippy said: ………..because some people are daft enough to believe they actually need one in their life. I test ride one of those when they first came out and it was fucking horrible; heavy, lardy, and frankly all round unpleasant. Most people buy them and never take them off road, using them only for touring about on. There are far better purpose built tourers for much less money and as for off road, they are a liability if the going gets tricky unless you are a very skilled rider. Have to say, the customer service at that dealer was very good and they had my Himalayan in the workshop for an hour and checked it over thoroughly which also means (hopefully) they do the same with all their bikes. Anyway, I’m not old or decrepit enough for a GS (yet!) …………I’m sure @Pedro will be along to defend the GS Brotherhood very soon. You're part-exing the Himalayan Ray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, Skippy said: ………I’m sure @Pedro will be along to defend the GS Brotherhood very soon. I don’t defend any brotherhood, not even bikers, there’s twats everywhere! Last place I want to be seen in is a bar full of GSs outside. I like GS’s as a bike, though, and a nice 1150 is a very balanced and planted bike in my opinion. You don’t like them, and that’s fine, but then again you quite like the RE you’re selling so I don’t really know what to think of your taste in bikes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 12 minutes ago, Pedro said: Last place I want to be seen in is a bar full of GSs outside. What Pedro said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, XTreme said: You're part-exing the Himalayan Ray? Yes mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Pedro said: I don’t defend any brotherhood, not even bikers, there’s twats everywhere! Last place I want to be seen in is a bar full of GSs outside. I like GS’s as a bike, though, and a nice 1150 is a very balanced and planted bike in my opinion. You don’t like them, and that’s fine, but then again you quite like the RE you’re selling so I don’t really know what to think of your taste in bikes. I haven’t got any taste in anything 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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