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the bigger question for me is what kind of bike are you getting? ha! kidding the volunteer work sounds like a cool experience and if you are in a situation to take that year then i don't see how you would regret it.
but seriously what kind of motorcycle?
I'm already on that year mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by chee16
Kind of bike? I've been debating. Maybe the classic cruiser, maybe something more muscle bikey I was thinking of a V-Max for a while but their range is about 12 feet. Another personal favorite is a cafe racer style, something like the thruxton. It depends what would be available really, for the right money.
It does sound like a cool experience, and it would keep costs down. 10 weeks of paid accommodation and food paid for just over half that would considerably reduce my costs. Plus working in a small team doing seriously out doorsy stuff appeals to me.
what size bike are you comfortable with? i am not the biggest suzuki fan (though i have owned 3 now at different times :)) but the SV650 and SV1000 are great bikes. not the flashiest ones out there (though getting a lower fairing kit makes them sexy) but they are comfortable enough to ride all day on but have the V-twin torque to fun, plus they handle really well considering. they were a very under-estimated couple of motorcycles and because of that you can get used ones for some decent prices.
call me a nut but if i was to buy any Triumph (*my opinion alert*) it would be the 675. i know it sounds a bit sportier then what you were thinking but i haven't read a review where the person doesn't basically say they want to buy the thing. looks pretty nice too. the cafe racer thing is pretty cool i must admit but when it comes down to performance you will lose a bit. an older V-max would be great but i can't stand shaft drive, especially with that much power, and they aren't as comfortable as some of the cruisers. if you want a Harley then this is the time to buy one used, the prices are plummeting from what i have seen. i like Harleys but for me to ride one i would have to do a lot to it as they aren't much stock.
if you have already made up your mind then simply disregard what i say, if not then take it for what it is. :)
sounds like you are having fun though, which is great!
Sorry, but I had a SV for about 6 weeks and I thought it was by far and away the worst bike I had ever had the displeasure to ride. It was absolutely awful and I was extremely happy to hand it back. They were cheap as chips and it shows!
The 675 is a great. I've ridden one and loved it, but even at my size it was cramped, I wouldn't want to do distance on it.
I believe the Thruxton puts out something like a meger 55hp, it would look the dogs danglies in the photos though ;)
The big issue with the V-Max is the tank range, I think it's about 90 miles. Complete death traps, but it would be a cool bike to do it on I reckon.
If I was going to go the sports bike route I would have a RSV ever day of the week and twice on sunday. Big enough to do distance on comfortably, and enough go to keep you entertained! Or even the Falco would do.