Getting first bike soon

[Danae]

This Friday I'll be pillioning up to Kerikeri with motorbyclist to pick up a Suzuki FXR 150, unless there is something blatantly wrong with it. :eek:
I have my learners and everything, and can't wait to ride the FXR back. :clap:

I've had my scooter since February-ish and it's now a little bit beat up. XD After a bit of cleaning and fixing I'll be selling it on trademe.

Hoping for reasonable weather this friday!

[Cheshire Cat]

Woohoo! Good luck!:niceone:
Have a safe trip!

[Phurrball]

YaaaaaY!

A choice you won't regret - what colour is it? Blue, silver or green? We can be team SMC FXR :eek:

(Except the days I'm on a Honda-thing because I suddenly have magically have money to run one :cry:)

Andrew can show you how to abuse one properly too...

[Ragingrob]

Oh god we're in trouble now... Where can I hide my bike at uni! :dodge:

[Danae]

It's one of the blue ones with the big yellow checkered pattern on the tank. :]

Olololol! You'll have no trouble hiding, Rob; people seem to love parking you in!

[Phurrball]

Ah, IIRC, the blue ones are the newest - excellent! :first:

[skidMark]

It's one of the blue ones with the big yellow checkered pattern on the tank. :]

Olololol! You'll have no trouble hiding, Rob; people seem to love parking you in!


I once locked my bicycle to his back wheel :eek:

[The Pastor]

good stuff D, im assuming you've booked the squiggle master to give it the once over first eh?

now just get your sweet azn friend on a bike :D

[Indiana_Jones]

FXR150 ftw

Loved that bike :D

-Indy

[kasper]

You need to give us more accurate time sand locations.
So we can all escort you to your bike pickup and ride out.

Are you picking it up from a dealership or private?

if its private seller i am sure 30 odd bikes turning up would get him to lower the price slightly. :Punk:

--kasper

[Danae]

I've heard of that happening. XD A group of bikers turning up to check out a bike is akin to a flock of vultures descending upon some poor soul stranded in a desert in the middle of nowhere.

Ya it's a private seller. Shit, speaking of which I should probably get his actual address off him. :lol: Somehow I think "Kerikeri" isn't specific enough ha

[kasper]

would you care for an extra couple of riders to come along.

Then your first ride on the bike can be a proper actual ride out doing stuff with kb'rs


--kasper

[Danae]

That sounds like fun!! :eek: We shall see

[samgab]

That sounds like fun!! :eek: We shall see

Are you riding it back from Kerikeri? To Auckland?
Let me warn you, the seat on the FXR gets pretty uncomfortable on a long trip. I found that, just riding between Hamilton and Auckland on my one.
But then again EJK did an AKL/WLG road trip on his FXR a couple of times...

[Danae]

I'll deal with it :2thumbsup

Yeah you guys can tag along if you like. :] I'll sort out a place and time to meet and give you the address there, don't wanna give this guy's address out on the internet lol. Hoping for fine (enough) weather

[samgab]

Oh, and don't believe the speedo. Cool and '80's digital though it is, it's a liar. When it says you're doing 100 you're actually doing a lot less. I've forgotten the amount mine was out, but it was a lot. Like more than 16% if I remember correctly.

[Danae]

I'm used to my scooter speedo's optimism. XD

I'd like to see how off the FXR is when I get it, will be interesting.

Lol I'm going to be so mismatched: white helmet, blue and yellow bike, and black and pink jacket XD everything else is black

[Danae]

Ok, we're either going up SH16 or SH1. SH16 is incredibly fun, however is a bit of a detour? Then through Whangarei, onto SH10 and turn off at his road.
I'm not the best at coming up with routes so any help is appreciated. XD Basically we're heading up near Kapiro Rd.

If we're going up SH16 BP Kumeu is a good place to meet up and fuel up.

Gonna have to leave at a semi-reasonable hour to avoid my 10pm cutoff. :no:

Really excited to meet some new peeps! :bleh:

[samgab]

Really excited to meet some new peeps! :bleh:

Are any others tagging along? I wouldn't mind coming for a ride, at least for part of the trip, a bit of SH16, maybe to Wellsford...
But what time are you leaving?
If it's early I might enjoy a sleep in even more...

[Danae]

Probably after midday I reckon

[joshy28]

Kerikeri sounds like a sweet ride. Would love to come but have work today..Darn!!!

[Danae]

I've had a chat to the guy, he's leaving at 5 today (doh) so it's going to be tight. Probably going to be leaving sooner than expected! Sorry in advance, motorbyclist!

[16silver]

I've had a chat to the guy, he's leaving at 5 today (doh) so it's going to be tight. Probably going to be leaving sooner than expected! Sorry in advance, motorbyclist!

i would come too but my bike is still at frostys and im not sure my scooter will make it past 60k's on the road haha, fastest ive had it is 120ks down a great big masive hill (hillsborough at 6am :P)
and ive never pillioned before so i dnt think anyone would offer me that :(
maybe next time :) we can start the 150cc motorbike club :)

[Danae]

With any luck we'll be at BP kumeu in an hour, heading up to Wellsford, through Whangarei then to Kerikeri. Sorry if you don't see us/we don't see you

[Danae]

Lol fail plan.

Anyone keen for monday? Also I am advised it would be safer to get an experienced rider to pillion up with us who can ride the FXR back. Any takers?

[samgab]

Phew, glad I didn't head out to Kumeu. I got all kitted up, then looked at the clock and decided I wouldn't make it in time, and got a big wave of "can I really be bothered?", and gave up.

[samgab]

Lol fail plan.

Turned out for the best as it happens:


"New Zealand Police Alert 2:05pm 5 Jun 2009 Waitemata

Location of incident: SH16 Wellsford

Incident type: Truck crash

Police are at the scene of a incident involving a truck carrying logs. This is on State Highway 16 10 km south of Wellsford.
As a result of this incident the logs and trailer of the truck are blocking the North bound lane.
Motorists are still able to travel on State Highway 16 however expect delays until the truck and contents can be removed.
Issued By: Inspector Jacqueline Whittaker"

[joshy28]

Monday...work again, however only till 3.30pm, but im sure that is much too late...

[kasper]

I am up for it depending on the leaving time due to appointments.
I am also willing to volunteer for pillion up along with you guys to help bring the bike back.

please keep me posted.

--kasper

[Taz]

Are you riding it back from Kerikeri? To Auckland?
Let me warn you, the seat on the FXR gets pretty uncomfortable on a long trip. I found that, just riding between Hamilton and Auckland on my one.
But then again EJK did an AKL/WLG road trip on his FXR a couple of times...

Kerikeri to Auckland is not a long trip.....

[kasper]

About 250km each way.

True no marathon but a fair trip for a Monday.

--Kasper

[samgab]

About 250km each way.

True no marathon but a fair trip for a Monday.

--Kasper

Exactly; "long trip" is a relative thing. My point was it's a long trip for a noob (unfamiliar with gears, clutch), on a little bike that has a seat which becomes uncomfortable about 20 minutes into a trip. I've done trips on an FXR150, so I can attest to that! :spanking:

[motorbyclist]

good stuff D, im assuming you've booked the squiggle master to give it the once over first eh?


squiggles?! pssh she went one better and got me :P


other notes: FXR speedo is typically 20% out, they are bearable for long trips if you stop often.

Lol fail plan.

Anyone keen for monday? Also I am advised it would be safer to get an experienced rider to pillion up with us who can ride the FXR back. Any takers?

sigh!

for those who don't know:
unfortunately due to uni (specifically the retards running the mechanical engineering dept) handing their 3rd year students a downright offensive amount of work in the last fortnight I have not been able to keep up much with what is happening, let alone eat or sleep. (there are/have been complaints laid. this isn't just lazy students whining; how would you like 12 consecutive 12 hour days after three weeks of literally nothing to do?)

long story short i was the first to hand in our last assignment, left uni at 8am this morning, rode home in zero degrees to a 7 degree flat, put on the electric blanket, emptied the hot water cylinder in the shower, and slept.

alarm was set to 2pm, as arranged to get on the bike immediately to head straight up SH1 to kerikeri

so of course upon waking up, we had three hours to do a three hour trip.

unfortunately, was i more awake and capable of assessing the situation, we could've made it amd just held the seller up. my apologies but that's just the way things happened.

so thank the short notice seller for wasting all of our time. now it turns out i didn't need to ride to kerikeri i could've slept thursday night and produced a much more coherent submission.


begin rant:

here's a protip for anyone trying to sell a bike that a buyer is coming to see from some distance away: if you choose to go hit the pub an hour earlier then be prepared to sell the bike a week later or not at all.

we had the money ready to buy now and i'm about to go looking for something else just on principle, and to visit on our wellington trip this weekend.

I personally do not encourage trips over 100km for unseen bikes, as when it turns out the seller is omitting a fair amount of truth or downright lying, you as a buyer have just spent atleast a tank of gas and several hours of time that could have been spent on a local seller.

the only reason i'm keen on this fxr is it's apparent good condition and low price.

[motorbyclist]

Monday:

I am knocking off work at 3pm.

If we can't make that we are getting too close to exams for me (or danae) to responsibly commit time to roadtrips without a very good offer.

[Danae]

:]

Don't worry about it, nobody's fault really (although we can blame the seller and the mechanical engineering department to feel better about ourselves)

Plus, riding in an exhausted state - especially with a pillion - is not a great idea :hug:

[motorbyclist]

Plus, riding in an exhausted state - especially with a pillion - is not a great idea :hug:

BOTH my road crashes have been while fatigued,
one of which was a direct result of that.


nearly had a few more thanks to the mechanical engineering department around this time last year, just trying to get home.

[howdamnhard]

I personally do not encourage trips over 100km for unseen bikes, as when it turns out the seller is omitting a fair amount of truth or downright lying, you as a buyer have just spent atleast a tank of gas and several hours of time that could have been spent on a local seller.

the only reason i'm keen on this fxr is it's apparent good condition and low price.

Yip , been there and done that. You can't tell squat from photos unless they are really close up. Try get somebody up there to check it out ,might save you a trip. Good luck on finding the right bike for you.

[motorbyclist]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1697325&postcount=37

even if they say work has been done, receipts are often the only way to know for sure


we'll be veiwing another FXR in wanganui later today. same price, slightly worse condition. i see a dealer in thames also has a mint looking fxr with receipts for work done for the same price again

[samgab]

What about this RG150?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-221505424.htm

2-smoke, and a bit older, but still a good bike. Nice low K's.

Or even better, and closer, and newer, and very low K's; this CBR150R:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-216641622.htm
Bit dearer mind, but u might be able to negotiate something. I don't know what your budget is, but I'm assuming it's around the 2G mark.

[Slyer]

That cbr is nice

[gatch]

Get a perrrrm

[motorbyclist]

HONDAH!

WE ARE BUYING THE CBR

(provided it has as much grunt as the fxr; the cbr125 is slightly lacking but 25cc makes a big difference)

[Indiana_Jones]

Get a perrrrm

No body's getting perms these days.....

-Indy

[The Pastor]

that sucks bro, if you need some help getting upwards to the bike, i should be freeish in the weekends and have a car + trailer.

[The Pastor]

also rgv150s or rg150s are way better bikes than fxr150s. I rode an rgv and all i can say is power wheelies! pure awesome.

[Slyer]

Hope you get the cbr! :D

[samgab]

I hope you get the CBR too. It looks like a really good example of a really excellent learner bike. That one has had only the one owner since it was imported into NZ. Has really low Kms, and the advantage of being close, so checking it out won't be a problem. Plus you'll get Hondas famous reliability and build quality. Hopefully see you at NASS this Wed.

[samgab]

Any status updates on this, Danae? Still heading up to Keri tomorrow?

[Danae]

Sup guys, just got back from Welly!

We're gonna check out the CBR tomorrow, and if it's as awesome as it looks I am so getting it. The weather looks a bit dodge as well so if we don't end up going to Kerikeri all good cos it beats riding a long distance in the rain.

[joshy28]

how did it go??pretty windy today and i hear that the rest of the week is a wet one....

[motorbyclist]

in about 30 minutes we're going to look at the cbr150

the fxr in wanganui is ok - all good except one headlight bulb is blown/broken, clutch cable needs lube, the front tyre is dangerous (wrong size and not round) and a few cosmetic defects

wind/wet and r6 being out of action means we wont be going north till we have to... might try to borrow a vfr800....

[samgab]

in about 30 minutes we're going to look at the cbr150

the fxr in wanganui is ok - all good except one headlight bulb is blown/broken, clutch cable needs lube, the front tyre is dangerous (wrong size and not round) and a few cosmetic defects

wind/wet and r6 being out of action means we wont be going north till we have to... might try to borrow a vfr800....

Good news. I hope the CBR is all it's cracked up to be. Looks good to me. Might not need a trip up to Keri?

[Slyer]

Good news. I hope the CBR is all it's cracked up to be. Looks good to me. Might not need a trip up to Keri?
Jesus Christ! If you want to go to Keri Keri so much go do it yourself. :girlfight:

[Metalor]

So what was the CBR like? I'm headin to Palmy next friday to pick up a hornet :P

[motorbyclist]

the CBR150 is officially moar fun (and moar power) than the FXR150

brakes etc are all awesome

handling is brilliant

motor is great


....


...but by the time i got it back it had a cyclic (comes and goes) knocking sound coming from under the rocker cover :weep:

seller says it's the first he's heard of it and will try to get a mechanic to assess asap

only other 'issue' was how everything vibrated lots at high revs - and by everything i mean EVERYTHING; especially fairings. the fxr fairings stay quiet, cbr makes vibration noise

[Metalor]

Ahh poos mate, at least the dude is gonna get an assessment done.

[Danae]

The seller is gonna take the CBR to be looked at on Monday. Seems so far away, gah! Plus he said some guy from Hawkes Bay (I think) is gonna come in to look at it for his wife.

I so want this bike

[Ragingrob]

Oh gutted about that! Sounds sweet though.

[Danae]

So the CBR 150r just sold. :crybaby:

[samgab]

So the CBR 150r just sold. :crybaby:

Oh bugger! And it was such a nice bike too.
Something else will crop up.
If I see something you might like I'll post a trademe link here.

[Danae]

Cool, thanks! There's an FXR in Thames that may be worth checking out.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=209143305

And there's always this one:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-222819070.htm

V-twin powar!

[samgab]

Cool, thanks! There's an FXR in Thames that may be worth checking out.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=209143305

And there's always this one:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-222819070.htm

V-twin powar!

The Thames one looks okay but he's asking too much for it, it should be more like $1900 for that, and what are the Kms?

The VTZ (Spada?) looks pretty sweet. Even though it's older, those motors are awesome, and it's probably a better buy for the money, IMHO.

[gatch]

That vtz will be a naked version of the older vt250 f, which was the most powerful version of the 250 twin honda has made (to the best of my knowledge), being a naked it is probably the same motor as the spada (but different chassis), anyway if you look after the spada motor it'll look after you, its a cracker, you will leave hyosnugs and the new nijas for dead :)

do iiiittttt

[motorbyclist]

that thames one, from a dealer, is the same asking price for several other ones on the private market in worse condition

[Slyer]

What size are you?
These be really good boots if you have big feet. :bleh:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=223428680
I paid $300 for mine.

[Danae]

I already got boots :]

I think I should check both of them out eventually

[vifferman]

... probably the same motor as the spada ...
Which V-twin 250 motor was it that had BIG problems with the bottom end or somesuch?

[gatch]

Which V-twin 250 motor was it that had BIG problems with the bottom end or somesuch?

Ha who have you been talking to..

Well my spada shat itself big time, BUT ! That was after around 120,000k and a severe lack of maintainance, I haven't heard of any others suffering the same fate..

[motorbyclist]

i think squiggles somehow blew a crank on one and took that as representative of all models

[gatch]

ohhhh right on, that makes sense.

spada's are just like any other 250, look after them and they'll be sweet.

[Danae]

Oh crap, the VTZ expired.

I still have the number of the guy selling the FXR in kerikeri. I have the money so I can buy it whenever, just need a way to get up there and bring it back. I could hire a trailer etc...

[samgab]

Pity these ones are in Welly:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-222624183.htm

and

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-222259850.htm

[samgab]

This one:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-223258464.htm

in Hamilton. It ain't the fastest or coolest bike out, but it'll be a good learner bike. Almost new, NZ new, and only 1 owner, who sound like they've looked after it -- serviced at the correct intervals etc. I'd say it'll be a good reliable bike, at least until you're on your full.

Worth a glance anyway, IMHO.

[PirateJafa]

Oh crap, the VTZ expired.

I still have the number of the guy selling the FXR in kerikeri. I have the money so I can buy it whenever, just need a way to get up there and bring it back. I could hire a trailer etc...
If necessary, I could carry Kasper up as pillion and she could ride it down.

S'long as she promises to stop beating me with torches though.

[Danae]

Someone's selling an FXR via KB so I'm gonna check that out today with Squiggles. The guy's in Auckland so that's also good. :B

[carver]

stay on a scooter, thats where you belong

[Metalor]

Are you not keen on a 250?

[Metalor]

These people said they would take $2800 for this...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-222543130.htm


I don't know if the bike you're looking at is 2 stroke or not.. if so it's extra maintenance. If it's not... you may get tired of it and wish you spent the money on something else.

My ex-flatmate rides a cbr125, she bought it brand new, liked the small/light/learningness of it... now she wishes she had spent the money on a 250..

[Metalor]

Ok, just read up on it.... it's 4 stroke.

All good if that's what you wanna get, each to there own, I'd personally go for a 250 though... you may regret the 150 idea!

[Danae]

Lol check this out:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=223715420

And 2.5k ono for this bandit:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=222447560
Bit damaged tho

If I can afford a decent 250 I reckon I'd get one, but I am strapped for cash atm

[Metalor]

The bandit I linked you has well less k's on it, looks to be in better nick too. You'll like the bandit I think, excellent learners bikes so I've I'v ebeen told!

[Danae]

My dad says to hurry up and get a bike already.

I know the one up in Kerikeri is mint; it's been checked out by a mechanic etc. My dad has offered to drive me up there tomorrow and I can ride it back. I'll see if it's actually still for sale and how much the guy is willing to accept

EDIT: Oh, and my damn phone has died for no reason! A samsung can survive a washing machine/dryer escapade but my bloody Nokia can't survive a bit of rain.

[Slyer]

Or long drops down elevator shafts and gravel roads, apparently.

[16silver]

My dad says to hurry up and get a bike already.

I know the one up in Kerikeri is mint; it's been checked out by a mechanic etc. My dad has offered to drive me up there tomorrow and I can ride it back. I'll see if it's actually still for sale and how much the guy is willing to accept

EDIT: Oh, and my damn phone has died for no reason! A samsung can survive a washing machine/dryer escapade but my bloody Nokia can't survive a bit of rain.

just get an RG150 like me (heaps on tardme) :P or a 2fiddy ninja

[motorbyclist]

My dad says to hurry up and get a bike already.

I'm free this weekend!

[Danae]

I'm free this weekend!

Ack I was at my grandparents having coffee and cake! My dad's offered to take me tomorrow but you're getting your riffer looked at, dammit! ]: Well as soon as I get my bike I'm gonna go round visiting people. Yay transport!

[Keystone19]

Ack I was at my grandparents having coffee and cake!

And I bet it was good too...

Hurry up and get a bike already will ya!

[Sidewinder]

Ack I was at my grandparents having coffee and cake! My dad's offered to take me tomorrow but you're getting your riffer looked at, dammit! ]: Well as soon as I get my bike I'm gonna go round visiting people. Yay transport!

did you say your gona come see me?

[Danae]

did you say your gona come see me?

ESPECIALLY you.





...who are you?

[Sidewinder]

ESPECIALLY you.





...who are you?

im sidewinder

this guy.....

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[samgab]

im sidewinder

this guy.....


Hmmm. Seemed a bit ghey. Except for the Tina soundtrack. That was awesome.

[motorbyclist]

Ack I was at my grandparents having coffee and cake! My dad's offered to take me tomorrow but you're getting your riffer looked at, dammit! ]: Well as soon as I get my bike I'm gonna go round visiting people. Yay transport!

*by this weekend i meant this weekend coming*

[Danae]

*by this weekend i meant this weekend coming*

Whoo! I have an exam on that saturday. ]:

[PirateJafa]

Hurry up and get a bike already will ya!

Who would have thought it would be so hard for someone to buy a bike with their parent's money? :P

[Danae]

Who would have thought it would be so hard for someone to buy a bike with their parent's money? :P

I still have to pay it back ]:

[PirateJafa]

I still have to pay it back ]:
Nonetheless, don't skimp in terms of sacrificing reliability for a cheaper bike. Although our advice will have helped along those lines so far. :)

Also remember that insurance will set you back a bit too!

[Slyer]

Get a 250!

[Danae]

I've managed to keep some aside that I shall use for things like insurance :yes:

I can't afford a reliable 250 atm ]: FXR!!!

[PirateJafa]

Sweet. We can race it as a bucket too. :niceone:

[gatch]

Get a rg150 oi !!!

They're uber fun, maximum fun !

And light and easy to work on, and 2 stroke.

[carver]

i got a 90kph scooter for sale

[Slyer]

How much? </tenchar>

[carver]

How much? </tenchar>

1100-kevlar belt
20,000kms
new tires

rego'd as a 50 (its a 100)

[motorbyclist]

Also remember that insurance will set you back a bit too!

not for those that know where to look! (and only have a few minor tickets on their licence and no at-fault claims)

i'm paying a little over 300 bucks for 6k full cover and 550 excess

back in '04 my first fxr150 cost me 360 bucks for 3k full cover, 500 excess


Get a rg150 oi !!!

They're uber fun, maximum fun !

And light and easy to work on, and 2 stroke.

the key problem being "work" and "two stroke" so often come in the same sentence

[PirateJafa]

not for those that know where to look! (and only have a few minor tickets on their licence and no at-fault claims)

i'm paying a little over 300 bucks for 6k full cover and 550 excess

Same as me for full cover, except mine for 7k.

One at-fault claim and noooo tickets. ;) Good ol' Hondasure!

[PirateJafa]

the key problem being "work" and "two stroke" so often come in the same sentence

Sorry mate, but there's nothing we can do. Google has decided.

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=two-stroke&word2=four-stroke

[motorbyclist]

how bout we actually ask google?
http://www.google.com/trends?q=two+stroke%2C+four+stroke

ah, the old useless statistics with no context trick!

from these graphs i conclude the two stroke is less reliable - using the "no news is good news" theorm


who needs statistical significance anyway?

[motorbyclist]

http://www.google.com/trends?q=suzuki%2C+honda%2C+yamaha%2C+kawasaki&ctab=0&geo=all&date=all&sort=0

HONDAAAAAAH!

blows all the others right out of the water:first:

[PirateJafa]

Gtfo. There's no shiny flash animations there, I refute your claims.

[samgab]

http://www.google.com/trends?q=suzuki%2C+honda%2C+yamaha%2C+kawasaki&ctab=0&geo=all&date=all&sort=0

HONDAAAAAAH!

blows all the others right out of the water:first:

Nice result, great success. Bear in mind "Honda" is also capturing all the searches related to Honda cars, as well as motorcycles, whereas the others aren't as popular in the car industry. Suzuki make cars, but they're not in the same league as Honda. Yamaha make other stuff, like boat engines, guitars, electronic equipment, and Kawasaki make garden tools and stuff; but same thing -- not in the same league as Honda cars, in terms of what people would search for in Google. Still, Honda FTW!

[samgab]

Don't all you people have exams to study for? Get to work! :spanking::hitcher:

[Slyer]

Nice result, great success. Bear in mind "Honda" is also capturing all the searches related to Honda cars, as well as motorcycles, whereas the others aren't as popular in the car industry. Suzuki make cars, but they're not in the same league as Honda. Yamaha make other stuff, like boat engines, guitars, electronic equipment, and Kawasaki make garden tools and stuff; but same thing -- not in the same league as Honda cars, in terms of what people would search for in Google. Still, Honda FTW!
When you enter an internet forum, leave logic at the door.
(Many forgot to collect it when they leave again.)

[Metalor]

Here's a cheap 250 with a lot of grunt...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=18


overkill you say? :)

[Danae]

Fail link. ]:

Oh yeah, I'm alive guys

Kerikeri is full of families and old people

[PirateJafa]

Pics or you are useless. :P

[samgab]

Fail link. ]:

Oh yeah, I'm alive guys

Kerikeri is full of families and old people

I know a family from Kerikeri! No old people tho. How's the new bike? :Punk:

[Laxi]

Here's a cheap 250 with a lot of grunt...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=18


overkill you say? :)

did you mean this 1? http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=101471

[Danae]

Weather was pretty damn good up north. It started raining once I got up to the toll gate thing on SH1, though

In Kawakawa (the town with the train track running right through the middle)

[PirateJafa]

Eeeexcellent [evil chuckle].

I shall bring the eyebrow tape on Wednesday.

[Slyer]

Vroom vroom!
Oh wait it's an FXR.
Make that thump thump thump!

[Danae]

Dakkadakkadakka....!

NEEDS ANGRY EYEBROWS!!!

[Metalor]

Oh you got one, awesome!

[Metalor]

And yea Laxi, I meant the RGV :p

[Keystone19]

About time too!

Looks awesome! Will come for a looksee and ride next time I'm in Auckland. Might be this weekend! Acctually, fancy swinging by the grandparents around 8.30pm Thursday evening to show it off to me?

[Squiggles]

Insured yets?

[motorbyclist]

Nice result, great success. Bear in mind "Honda" is also capturing all the searches related to Honda cars, as well as motorcycles, whereas the others aren't as popular in the car industry. Suzuki make cars, but they're not in the same league as Honda. Yamaha make other stuff, like boat engines, guitars, electronic equipment, and Kawasaki make garden tools and stuff; but same thing -- not in the same league as Honda cars, in terms of what people would search for in Google. Still, Honda FTW!

honda - cars, scrub bars (meaty weedwhackers). that's it asfaik.

yamaha - bikes (r1/r6/motogp get a lot of press), boats, jetskis, woodwind (includes saxophones) and piano intruments, drums (iirc) and much more

kawasaki - kawasaki heavy industries. 'nuff said.

suzuki - some cars. pretty much fail was it not for the plethora of gixxer binned threads

hyosung has even poorer results


Insured yets?

i've been told it was done during the ride down

angry eyebrows have been fitted. figured out how to do single headlights too. need moar tape.

[Danae]

:niceone: Fully insured whoo! My dad was on the phone to the insurance people for like an our in Kerikeri

Yup I can do that, Jill!

[carver]

honda - cars, scrub bars (meaty weedwhackers). that's it asfaik. F1 cars, inverters, pumps, the NSX, RCV211, DN01, Gyro, VFR, and it goes on

yamaha - bikes (r1/r6/motogp get a lot of press), boats, jetskis, woodwind (includes saxophones) and piano intruments, drums (iirc) and much more (they should have stuck to pianos)

kawasaki - kawasaki heavy industries. 'nuff said.

suzuki - some cars. pretty much fail was it not for the plethora of gixxer binned threads cheap reliable bikes, nuff said

hyosung has even poorer results



i've been told it was done during the ride down



i corrected it for you

[Danae]

Broooooo I won a free snickers bar!!