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Karl08
31st May 2009, 19:44
Quick and to the point-

Friday: Wainui to New Plymouth

Sunday: Return trip- Slighty damper, colder, and a little bit more wind. (gotta love those thermal layers, and my new Sidi rain gear)

Go the Mighty GN- never skipped a beat, she went and went and went.

She may not be the biggest bike on the road, she may not be the flashest bike on the road- but at least she was out on the road!!

Thanks to GTRMAN for the dry bags

Next wee mission- Wainui to AKL: Why not?

Good to see a few others out over the weekend.
hayd3n
31st May 2009, 19:53
:rockon::rockon::rockon::rockon::rockon:
rainman
31st May 2009, 23:04
Good on ya...:clap:
ManDownUnder
31st May 2009, 23:24
yeah mate - the GNs have been around a long time - and prove themselves yet again! One of the most underrated bikes available
Thani-B
2nd June 2009, 19:51
They can even get crashed into from the rear and are still rideable home.
joshy28
4th June 2009, 17:55
GN.....Amen
DarkLord
4th June 2009, 17:59
That's the spirit! Good on ya dude!
3L4NS1R
9th June 2009, 22:04
Gotta say it. I used to mock GN's. They were asking for it: Cruiser wannabies, cheap bikes, cheap parts, they even have the type of oil they require embossed on the bike itself!

After seeing what they can do though... they are the little bikes that could. Heck. they are so well thought out the makers embossed the type of oil they require on the bike itself!

Good stuff with the ride dude, why stop at Auckland?
Karl08
10th June 2009, 21:15
Good point, maybe further north is calling.

The only real downside was that The Mighty did not enjoy the strong southerly headwind- 90kph for what seemed like an eternity sometimes.

It just kept on going though!
davebullet
10th June 2009, 22:38
Good point, maybe further north is calling.

The only real downside was that The Mighty did not enjoy the strong southerly headwind- 90kph for what seemed like an eternity sometimes.

It just kept on going though!

The mighty was just toying with the wind. Wind and rain is nothing more than mere cannon fodder for a GN.

Good on ya for getting out there.... Who needs fairings I say!.

I can tell you the secret metal that GNs and riders are made of - it's HTFU material, missing in many others.
3L4NS1R
10th June 2009, 23:14
The only real downside was that The Mighty did not enjoy the strong southerly headwind- 90kph for what seemed like an eternity sometimes.


Thats when you switch to sports mode. You know those footpegs that look like they are for pillions? They aren't. They are for your feet when you change to sports mode. Chuck your feet on them, lean forwards till your head is level with the bars, and tuck your elbows and knees in.

I've heard it's possible to break the speed limit whilst doing this. Scary shit. :gob:
joshy28
14th June 2009, 09:40
Thats when you switch to sports mode. You know those footpegs that look like they are for pillions? They aren't. They are for your feet when you change to sports mode. Chuck your feet on them, lean forwards till your head is level with the bars, and tuck your elbows and knees in.

I've heard it's possible to break the speed limit whilst doing this. Scary shit. :gob:

Very true, and it works lol
jono035
14th June 2009, 13:07
I think that idea deserves a demonstration photo/video...
Karl08
15th June 2009, 20:42
I would attempt it.. but this morning as I went to head off to work- nothing but a strangled sound of it trying to start. The battery is only 2 months old-damn it!

Oh well off to the shop she goes.

sigh..............
phillip
8th July 2009, 13:12
the mighty GN250. I borrowed one for 2 months while my rgv250 was in 50 million bits and i was suprised how much fun they are to ride, ill try to find a photo of me to prove that you can ride a gn hard, even if you only get to 120 LOL
Karl08
8th July 2009, 19:48
... 120! was there a tailwind as well? I have hit 130 though...once (and there was a tailwind)
ready4whatever
21st July 2009, 15:48
i want one. id love a hornet 250 but its 3 times more expensive
3L4NS1R
21st July 2009, 16:07
saw an awesome 06? on trademe today. was tempted to buy just for shits and giggles and to see what I can do with it (re: Evolution of a Monster)

Lucky I got my credit card statement in the post this morning to sober me up.
jono035
21st July 2009, 17:49
I know a guy who is thinking about selling his GN250. Not sure how old it was, '06 as well possibly (may even be the same one) and will be in damn good condition because this guy 'rides like a nana' and is really careful about keeping it covered, oiled and adjusted.

If anyone is interested I'll find out what he wants for it...
Karl08
21st July 2009, 23:09
Simple to maintain, cheap to run..sure there are those that love to mock the GN- but I find most that do, tend to be the weekend warriors; as opposed to all weather riding types.

They are a great bike, I do look forward to upgrading at some stage-but until I do, I will ride with pride.
jono035
22nd July 2009, 07:37
Simple to maintain, cheap to run..sure there are those that love to mock the GN- but I find most that do, tend to be the weekend warriors; as opposed to all weather riding types.

They are a great bike, I do look forward to upgrading at some stage-but until I do, I will ride with pride.

Yeah, I don't get what the big deal is. They seem like perfect learners bikes! To be honest I think I would have had a much easier time starting out if I had got one instead and given that I got about 12km/L from my last fill, I'd be spending less on a weekly basis too <_<