Good learner bike for a girlie

Wells · August 29, 2011, 11:24:13 PM

Quote from: suzyj on August 29, 2011, 11:09:19 PM
Well after much searching, it looks like we're going to make an offer on a '91 Spada. These little bikes are just so much fun it's amazing.

How much!?

suzyj · August 29, 2011, 11:48:04 PM

Quote from: Wells on August 29, 2011, 11:24:13 PM
How much!?

They want $3.5K, I want to spend somewhat less.

It's in really wonderful condition though, so it's worth a reasonable amount...

cabron · August 30, 2011, 12:30:49 AM

I mention this place again....

A1 ROAD AND RACE
212 Princess Hwy Arncliffe 2205

Speak with Rob

I dropped and saw him recently, and he isn't doing reg write off's with the new laws, however have a chat with him and he will find you a bike in rego at a good price... here's a couple

http://www.a1roadandrace.com.au/07-honda-cbf-250/ Good late model with a scratch
http://www.a1roadandrace.com.au/kawasaki-ex250/
http://www.a1roadandrace.com.au/gsf-suzuki/

Not a Spada, however fairly good deals...and ask him what he can about the price...there is also room to move

He turns over a heap of bikes, so you really have to tell him what you're after.

We have had a few bikes from him over the years, and never had any issues.
Including a VTR250 06' 5000Km's, dent in tank, broken indicator......$3K

He even repaired a dent in a tank, and re-painted for around $150.....(I think under actually)

Worth a look if your still looking around

$3.5K for a 91' model is stretching it a bit......"Tell em' he's dreaming"...even if it is in good cond....it is still 20 years old, and probably sold for not much more than that back then..

Wells · August 30, 2011, 02:09:31 AM

Yeah, I'm with ya Suzy... 3.5K seems a touch high... I would have thought that would have been late 90s VTR money.
Price when new in 1991 (RRP) $5,599
Classic rule of buying and selling, though, is that it's worth whatever you're going to pay for it.

suzyj · August 30, 2011, 04:54:48 PM

Quote from: Wells on August 30, 2011, 02:09:31 AM
Yeah, I'm with ya Suzy... 3.5K seems a touch high... I would have thought that would have been late 90s VTR money.
Price when new in 1991 (RRP) $5,599
Classic rule of buying and selling, though, is that it's worth whatever you're going to pay for it.

Good condition Spadas seem to go for premium money - more in many cases than much newer VTRs. When you ride them it's obvious why - the Spada is a pretty high spec bike - 6 speeds and 40 horses, in a bike that weighs just 143 kg. The VTR only has 32 horses and 5 speeds.

PAUL M · August 30, 2011, 07:35:39 PM

Good choice

Here's some horsepower to weight figures

900M 0.39 hp/kg
695 0.38 hp/kg
Spada 0.28 hp/kg
VTR 0.2 hp/kg
S4R 0.57 hp/kg
Desmosedici 1.03 hp/kg

http://motoprofi.com/search.php?motorcycle=ducati+900m

take risks · August 30, 2011, 07:57:24 PM

the monster has really good ergos for the ladies, and its a bike she may end up holding onto a bit.

a buddy that has access to demo bikes, 848s and all, chose the 695 monster this monday. he says it is just really fun to ride.

suzyj · September 03, 2011, 03:34:24 PM

Spada it is!

It's the perfect bike for her - low enough that she can flat-foot, plenty of power, easy to handle, and looks really great.

Wells · September 03, 2011, 04:24:53 PM

beautiful!

goldFiSh · September 04, 2011, 03:58:55 AM

Well done Suzy, that's awesome!

bigiain · September 04, 2011, 04:26:02 AM

Nice!

Tip from the experienced, keep those white wheels waxed - they're hell to clean once the brake dust cooks it way into the white paint...

big - yeah yeah, waiting for the chorus of "What does _big_ know about cleaning bikes?

Betty · September 04, 2011, 02:50:51 PM

Quote from: suzyj on September 03, 2011, 03:34:24 PM
Spada it is!

It's the perfect bike for her - low enough that she can flat-foot, plenty of power, easy to handle, and looks really great.

Congrats to you both - bike looks clean.

Jukie · September 04, 2011, 03:31:00 PM

Looks awesome bike well done Suzy

FIFO · September 06, 2011, 02:00:08 AM

Nice clean bike you got there Suzy.

Wish my mum would buy me one

A tip meguires alloy mag wheel cleaner realy good for bikes with all the alloy ,works a treat

The spada name had me intrigued a quick google came up with Ercole Spada. Italian automobile designer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ercole_Spada
So i am guessing this dude had something to do with the design??

goldFiSh · September 06, 2011, 03:18:22 PM

Quote from: bigiain on September 04, 2011, 04:26:02 AM
Nice!

Tip from the experienced, keep those white wheels waxed - they're hell to clean once the brake dust cooks it way into the white paint...

big - yeah yeah, waiting for the chorus of "What does _big_ know about cleaning bikes?

hey big, I'm guessing that it was the spada white wheels that made you throw in the cleaning towel and let the dirt win!

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