ph5172 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Im looking for a starter Road Race Cycle if anyone is upgrading or knows of someone who is. Not really sure on price but not mega bucks. Cheers PH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 A friend of mine is toying with the idea of selling his kwaka ZXR400, i'm sure if you waved some notes under his nose he could be persuaded. The chap in question lives near norwich, is this to far away? it's a lovely little bike that doesn't feel too small to ride. reply back if this sounds ok to you and i'll PM you his number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 having raced i will give this advise,1,buy a mass produced bike like a cbr600 or fireblade900.they made thousands of these,so second hand parts are easy and cheap to get,either of these bikes will out perform you for the 1st year easily,get one around 1995~1998.they are cheap ,a later bike will not improve your riding,but will cost more to repair,as you will crash.don't buy a 400,they are expensive to repair,don't buy a "tuned" one,a standard engine is all you need,try and get one that has had an aftermarket rear shock and front fork internals done,a quiet race can is a good idea as on track days they may not allow you to ride if it's too loud.My mate has a cbr 900 ,that is not for sale,he paid little money for it and does 2#3 track days a year,he dusts it off,chucks some fresh fuel in it and it starts first time and has never let him down,what more do you need.Buy second hand leathers,as you will not stay shiny side up ,so it doesn't matter what they look like,and buy a helmet that fits and has a gold stamp,buy the cheapest,you don't need a decent paint job or fancy vents as your not on them that long,and you will need to replace it,the officials will write your helmet off if you bang it and that hurts when you just paid £350 for a tasty looking one..I may have not looked the smartest when i raced,but i still won my fair share of races and that's what you will remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony9r Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Maybe he mean's bicycle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Maybe he mean's bicycle... Yup, da michelin man said "cycle" because he need to pedal a bit to loose some excess "takeaway residue" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmiller Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi mate i dont have a bike but will help you find one as am into cycling myself. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted October 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Sorry should have said bicycle, Malk... i would have tried to think of a witty reply but cant.. so i will just say... i may be portly now but in a month you will still be a Kn oBB er!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted October 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi matei dont have a bike but will help you find one as am into cycling myself. Rob Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nailer Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Find the biggest Police station you can and ask them when and where they auction off the bikes they collect for a variety of reasons. This does happen and there are always cheap deals-some quality stuff sometimes too. Hth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmiller Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Look on gumtree website in newcastle. Specialized allez for sale in durham. Good bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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