Stick or twist?????????

BLACKPANTHER · 05-15-2008, 07:52 PM

Bit of a decision to make. I'm really happy with my present bike, a 2001 Y reg Blackbird. However, my brothers got a 2004 Aprillia Falco which I could have for just under £2K. Both bikes have done 18,000 miles, both F.S.H and both in good nick. I think I could sell the 'Bird for just under £3k, so I'd be on a bike a lot newer ( but a bit slower ) with almost a grand in my pocket! And let's face it, the Falco is a great, if much under rated bike. Is it wise to ever get rid of a bike that you're 100% happy with

I'm sure lots of you have regretted swapping machines, maybe even shed a few tears at the loss of a 'loved' one. What should I do

It's 50/50 at the moment. Someone decide for me pleeeeeeease!!!!!

deano · 05-15-2008, 07:56 PM

stick!!!

BLACKPANTHER · 05-15-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deano

stick!!!

But why??

Rerb · 05-15-2008, 08:32 PM

Twist... Yours has been shot

Shamblatron · 05-15-2008, 08:36 PM

I know nothing of either bike so I cant offer any direct advice

Can you ask your bro for a lend of his bike for a day?

Spree · 05-15-2008, 08:40 PM

I would stay with the Blackbird, they are both in the same bracket (sports touring) but the bird does it so much better.

Its faster, a lot faster
Its more economical
Its more reliable
It holds its price better
Its better finished
Parts are easy to get hold of if you need them
Its tried and tested

Nuff said

deano · 05-15-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spree

I would stay with the Blackbird, they are both in the same bracket (sports touring) but the bird does it so much better.

Its faster, a lot faster
Its more economical
Its more reliable
It holds its price better
Its better finished
Parts are easy to get hold of if you need them
Its tried and tested

Nuff said

yeah yeah yeah, but apart from that?

Spree · 05-15-2008, 08:51 PM

Besides the Ducati ST4 is much nicer to ride and a similar price too

druidsam · 05-15-2008, 09:06 PM

keep the honda...listen to the voices,they know best

.........................Sam

MaccyMoo · 05-15-2008, 10:00 PM

Don't keep the Honda give it to meDon't keep the Honda give it to meDon't keep the Hondagive it to me

I wonder if subliminal messaging really does work

Seriously - I'd keep it although I know nothing of the other bike. I just know I want a Blackbird eventually

05-15-2008, 07:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
BLACKPANTHER Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Doncaster Posts: 659	Stick or twist????????? Bit of a decision to make. I'm really happy with my present bike, a 2001 Y reg Blackbird. However, my brothers got a 2004 Aprillia Falco which I could have for just under £2K. Both bikes have done 18,000 miles, both F.S.H and both in good nick. I think I could sell the 'Bird for just under £3k, so I'd be on a bike a lot newer ( but a bit slower ) with almost a grand in my pocket! And let's face it, the Falco is a great, if much under rated bike. Is it wise to ever get rid of a bike that you're 100% happy with I'm sure lots of you have regretted swapping machines, maybe even shed a few tears at the loss of a 'loved' one. What should I do It's 50/50 at the moment. Someone decide for me pleeeeeeease!!!!!
	I ride to work, I work to ride.

05-15-2008, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
deano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,039	Re: Stick or twist????????? stick!!!
deano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,039

05-15-2008, 08:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rerb Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Staffs Posts: 1,215	Re: Stick or twist????????? Twist... Yours has been shot

05-15-2008, 08:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shamblatron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nr Newark on Trent Posts: 204	Re: Stick or twist????????? I know nothing of either bike so I cant offer any direct advice Can you ask your bro for a lend of his bike for a day?

05-15-2008, 08:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 2,302	Re: Stick or twist????????? I would stay with the Blackbird, they are both in the same bracket (sports touring) but the bird does it so much better. Its faster, a lot faster Its more economical Its more reliable It holds its price better Its better finished Parts are easy to get hold of if you need them Its tried and tested Nuff said
	I read that smoking weed destroys your brain cells - so I gave up reading Why not try out our other sites? The Biker Cafe and Bikerholic

05-15-2008, 08:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 2,302	Re: Stick or twist????????? Besides the Ducati ST4 is much nicer to ride and a similar price too
	I read that smoking weed destroys your brain cells - so I gave up reading Why not try out our other sites? The Biker Cafe and Bikerholic

05-15-2008, 09:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
druidsam Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central scotland Posts: 2,874	Re: Stick or twist????????? keep the honda...listen to the voices,they know best .........................Sam
	trust me! im a druid

05-15-2008, 10:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
MaccyMoo Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leigh, Lancs Posts: 74	Re: Stick or twist????????? Don't keep the Honda give it to meDon't keep the Honda give it to meDon't keep the Hondagive it to me I wonder if subliminal messaging really does work Seriously - I'd keep it although I know nothing of the other bike. I just know I want a Blackbird eventually
	say "cheese"

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