time to trade-up ?

mickyboy · 07-19-2004, 12:58 AM

Hi guys......my insurance is just about due and I am thinking now might be the time to " move on " to a new bike. At this point I am undecided about which one.....but will try to ride a few and make a decision pretty soon.

Anyone know someone in the market for an '03 Blue / Black bike ? At present it has heaps of stuff on it, but I figure that'll all be coming off and will be sold seperately. For info what I have as extras is:

Full Micron Serpent with Ti Can
PCIIIr ( custom mapped by Sook )
Ohlins shock
Hyperpro Damper
Second hand adjustable rearsets, slight wear on gear side from low speed drop ( not me, the guy I bought them from )
Track Fairing......pretty average condition.....Castrol Red paintjob

The bike has also had the front end re-sprung / re-valved etc

Cheers

Mike

firebladetoronto · 07-19-2004, 1:31 AM

Why? It sounds like you have one of the best bikes out there...I would not change, unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket...I don't think you are missing anything regarding what else is out there....just my opinion...

deez · 07-19-2004, 2:26 AM

I agree, unless you are going down to a 600 to save $ on insurance.

SouLJahz · 07-19-2004, 6:43 AM

Well id interested to take the race fairings off ya if u decide to sell mate

The Sook · 07-19-2004, 10:15 PM

The CBR1000RR is a heaps better bike Mike. You'll love it. But you can tell me that after you ride them all. Haha.
Booth, insurance doesn't change much down here for 600 vs 1000 etc. It's basically a "under 250cc" and "over 250cc" thing really.

mickyboy · 07-19-2004, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Sook

The CBR1000RR is a heaps better bike Mike. You'll love it. But you can tell me that after you ride them all. Haha.
Booth, insurance doesn't change much down here for 600 vs 1000 etc. It's basically a "under 250cc" and "over 250cc" thing really.

Yeah....I reckon all the new models will be better bikes.....having ridden the 1000rr on the track I can certainly vouch for it !!

Only reason I haven't done anything already is the hassle of taking all the stuff off it. Speaking of which.....Sook.....how much will it cost me to bring the bike in to you so you can swap the standard system for the Micron ? ( the rest I can do no worries....it's just the cabling for the Htev that I've got no idea of....as your guys removed it originally )

Will · 07-20-2004, 5:14 AM

How much?
Dot org discount?

matt232 · 07-20-2004, 5:38 AM

this thread should drive ratter nuts

another reason for trading up could be that mickyboy wants to restart the mod lifecycle again.

ratter · 07-20-2004, 5:58 AM

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Originally Posted by matt232

this thread should drive ratter nuts

NO it isn't, I refuse to acknowledge any newer bike posts

any way , I don't want a new bike (translated to "I can't afford a new bike" )

omen137 · 07-20-2004, 7:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ratter

NO it isn't, I refuse to acknowledge any newer bike posts

any way , I don't want a new bike (translated to "I can't afford a new bike" )

Do you think in hindsight you should not have got all the extra features put in your new house ie: stainless steel appliances, 10 ft ceilings, nice architraves and skirtings and of course the $5900 special facade that you just had to have. Am I right or what Mick?

mickyboy · 07-20-2004, 7:11 PM

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Originally Posted by matt232

this thread should drive ratter nuts

another reason for trading up could be that mickyboy wants to restart the mod lifecycle again.

Ah yes....the mod lifecycle.....gotta admit that does have something to do with it......not much more I can do to the 954 that doesn't involve prohibitively large sums of money for very little return.

The Sook · 07-20-2004, 8:40 PM

Um,.........about $66 for the swap Mike. But if you get all the gear from me for the newbie, I'm sure we can work something out for ya. Hahaha

mickyboy · 07-20-2004, 8:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Sook

Um,.........about $66 for the swap Mike. But if you get all the gear from me for the newbie, I'm sure we can work something out for ya. Hahaha

Mate...I can honestly say that I will definitely be getting all my extras from you....no matter what I end up getting next ( you know...I just added things up roughly in my head......I have spent around $6k - $7k at your place in mods and accessories so far....why not shoot for the big 10 ? ). Only problem is I gotta get the Blade back to standard so I can sell it.....unless anyone knows someone in the market for it AS IS ?

Mike

CBR929RE · 07-20-2004, 9:48 PM

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Originally Posted by matt232

this thread should drive ratter nuts

another reason for trading up could be that mickyboy wants to restart the mod lifecycle again.

thats also getting into chain territory

matt232 · 07-21-2004, 4:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

thats also getting into chain territory

That's how I learnt about the mod lifecycle.

Before I came here I was just putting on a tank protector, rack, frame sliders and that was it. Now my lists has exploded, I've spent over $1k and still looking for stuff.

Anyway back on topic, mickyboy this page might give you a hand with expected sale price.

http://www.redbook.com.au/Mcycle/price.asp?key=HOND02DO

mickyboy · 07-21-2004, 5:56 AM

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Originally Posted by matt232

That's how I learnt about the mod lifecycle.

Before I came here I was just putting on a tank protector, rack, frame sliders and that was it. Now my lists has exploded, I've spent over $1k and still looking for stuff.

Anyway back on topic, mickyboy this page might give you a hand with expected sale price.

http://www.redbook.com.au/Mcycle/price.asp?key=HOND02DO

Thanks Matt......you think you've got it bad.....I have spent well over $5k on the 954 !

matt232 · 07-21-2004, 7:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mickyboy

Thanks Matt......you think you've got it bad.....I have spent well over $5k on the 954 !

Yep I'm a small fry in the mod world, but $1k on mods is only the beginning. A beginning which my credit cards could ill afford.

CBR929RE · 07-21-2004, 7:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mickyboy

Thanks Matt......you think you've got it bad.....I have spent well over $5k on the 954 !

ok can I ask what you spent that much on, I assume a shock or forks must have been a big chunk of it. Now that I think of it I've only spent like $300-400 on mods to the 929 and I'm pretty happy with whats done and the only things I can think of doing are a power commander and custom map (which hopefully I'll get done this coming winter) and black sets and maybe a double bubble, can always use a little more wind protection.

mickyboy · 07-21-2004, 7:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

ok can I ask what you spent that much on, I assume a shock or forks must have been a big chunk of it. Now that I think of it I've only spent like $300-400 on mods to the 929 and I'm pretty happy with whats done and the only things I can think of doing are a power commander and custom map (which hopefully I'll get done this coming winter) and black sets and maybe a double bubble, can always use a little more wind protection.

.....OK ( but remember.....Aussie dollars here ):

Serpent, PCIIIr, gearing and mapping $2900
Damper $700
Front forks $600
Rear Shock $800
Braided lines $150
Oggy knobs ( frame sliders for those in the US ) $120
Rearsets $350
Track Fairing $450

Total $6070

Note that almost all of this was bought at some sort of discount, or the parts were second hand. Full retail would add another thousand or so

ratter · 07-22-2004, 6:02 AM

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Originally Posted by omen137

Do you think in hindsight you should not have got all the extra features put in your new house ie: stainless steel appliances, 10 ft ceilings, nice architraves and skirtings and of course the $5900 special facade that you just had to have. Am I right or what Mick?

That's only half the list, you should see the size of my garage

Jungleboy · 07-22-2004, 6:59 AM

Hey Mickyboy! What model of Ohlins is your shock? H0 202? (the one with high and low speed compresion damping adjustment) if so I would be intrested

mickyboy · 07-22-2004, 8:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jungleboy

Hey Mickyboy! What model of Ohlins is your shock? H0 202? (the one with high and low speed compresion damping adjustment) if so I would be intrested

You've got a PM

CBR929RE · 07-22-2004, 7:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mickyboy

.....OK ( but remember.....Aussie dollars here ):

Serpent, PCIIIr, gearing and mapping $2900
Damper $700
Front forks $600
Rear Shock $800
Braided lines $150
Oggy knobs ( frame sliders for those in the US ) $120
Rearsets $350
Track Fairing $450

Total $6070

Note that almost all of this was bought at some sort of discount, or the parts were second hand. Full retail would add another thousand or so

oggy knobs? my australian is a little rusty how do you go from frame sliders to oggy knobs, I'm gonna start calling them that though

mickyboy · 07-22-2004, 8:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

oggy knobs? my australian is a little rusty how do you go from frame sliders to oggy knobs, I'm gonna start calling them that though

Have you guys over the pond encountered " Ugg boots " yet ?.........same story as Oggy Knobs. They are actually a brand name that evolved into a product name ( like Band-aids ).

matt232 · 07-23-2004, 2:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mickyboy

Have you guys over the pond encountered " Ugg boots " yet ?.........same story as Oggy Knobs. They are actually a brand name that evolved into a product name ( like Band-aids ).

Or Xerox for photocopy....

CBR929RE · 07-23-2004, 2:30 PM

never heard of them either but I see how the names have come to be.

matt232 · 07-23-2004, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CBR929RE

never heard of them either but I see how the names have come to be.

I came on this site talking about 'oggy knobs' and no-one knew what i was on about, so I changed my terminology to 'frame sliders' and now when I wonder into a dealer they have no idea what I'm refering to. So in Australia, at least, oggy knobs is the term of preference.