Mrs Stig busts her leg

[blackdog]

Honestly...what a pisser~!

We had a caldina that had done less than 1000km in a year coz all we did was ride the bike.

So, I sold it after replacing two batteries in 12 months coz I figured we didn't need it.

Well, the missus has bust her ankle. No way she will be on another bike till New Year at least, so the beautiful bandit had to go to get us a hospital taxi.

(It was all just coming together too)


Is there a moral to the story? Probably not, but if I hadn't flicked the car because we didn't need it, I mighta still had the bike and a Caldina and not a stupid Nissan sedan.

However, any suggestions for what I should be looking at for my next 2 wheels will probably be laughed at unless you are more intelligent than the missus.

(Or swap for a late model Cefiro)

[ducatilover]

:facepalm: That's rat shite mate. Next bike? Get a BossHoss :innocent: Cute wee things.

[blackdog]

:facepalm: That's rat shite mate. Next bike? Get a BossHoss :innocent: Cute wee things.

cheers mate but cruisers aint really my/our thing.

in the back of my mind i'm thinking sprint st or similar.

[Gremlin]

Blackbird? Stupidly reliable like a honda, good 2up bike, assuming that's what you want.

[ducatilover]

Sprint 1050 are a superb bike, do it. Blackbirds are also a great bike.
Hell, I'll ride anything on a day like this.

[blackdog]

Blackbird? Stupidly reliable like a honda, good 2up bike, assuming that's what you want.

yup, i like them alot. never ridden one though and have heard they can be a bit baggy, handling wise?


Sprint 1050 are a superb bike, do it. Blackbirds are also a great bike.
Hell, I'll ride anything on a day like this.

:puke: :cry:

[Gremlin]

Ridden the boss's one, granted it has sorted suspension (ohlins rear and racetech front), aftermarket system (stock pipes and headers are really heavy), removed the centre stand for weight loss.

Other than that, only problem was the torque. So much, I had no idea that burbling in 6th towards wellington meant I had a chat with mr cop who didn't believe me I didn't know I was doing 136 :facepalm:

Only speeding ticket ever... evil bike, brilliant at long distances.

[ducatilover]

:puke: :cry:

:innocent: :drinkup: GN250....

[blackdog]

:innocent: :drinkup: GN250....

wife says it is time you laid off the crack!

[ducatilover]

wife says it is time you laid off the crack!
But, the crack likes me.
I regret selling my GN all those years back.
I could have kept it for a paper weight.

[blackdog]

But, the crack likes me.
I regret selling my GN all those years back.
I could have kept it for a paper weight.

or a boat anchor.

o hangon, it probably wasn't heavy enough!

[ducatilover]

or a boat anchor.

o hangon, it probably wasn't heavy enough!

Which is why I thought of paper weight. :yes:
But, seriously, wonderful little bikes.



If you're a f*ckwit

Take a BlackBird for a tootle, they're great.

[blackdog]

Which is why I thought of paper weight. :yes:
But, seriously, wonderful little bikes.



If you're a f*ckwit

Take a BlackBird for a tootle, they're great.

have just spent a bit of time looking at pics of the 'bird, and honestly i reckon for the same money ya get a much sharper lookin' bike with the sprint.

i think i would far prefer the zx14 if it came down to a jappa

[ducatilover]

The sprint is a very nice looker. ZX14 would certainly do the job :woohoo:

[blackdog]

The sprint is a very nice looker. ZX14 would certainly do the job :woohoo:

you make perfect sense. how am i supposed to wind you up when you do that?

[ducatilover]

you make perfect sense. how am i supposed to wind you up when you do that?

:shit: Sorry.
How about an NSR250, huge torue and very very comfortable....

[blackdog]

:shit: Sorry.
How about an NSR250, huge torue and very very comfortable....

again with the crack

[ducatilover]

again with the crack

Even considered an MVX250? Nicely balanced V-three. Almost like a GB400 rode into a Ducati and and dropped it's cams/valves on the floor and got a bit gay, really gay in fact. Or a big Bandit, because there is nothing like being beige.

[blackdog]

Even considered an MVX250? Nicely balanced V-three. Almost like a GB400 rode into a Ducati and and dropped it's cams/valves on the floor and got a bit gay, really gay in fact. Or a big Bandit, because there is nothing like being beige.

i should slap ya for the big bandit comment, but hey there's nothing as good as movin' on.

for the record, the wife has read your comments and suggests that you go back to eating your boyfriends ass.

[ducatilover]

i should slap ya for the big bandit comment, but hey there's nothing as good as movin' on.

for the record, the wife has read your comments and suggests that you go back to eating your boyfriends ass.

:yes: I knew someone had to react to the Bandit comment.
Do I have to eat it more than the usual three times a day?

[blackdog]

:yes: I knew someone had to react to the Bandit comment.
Do I have to eat it more than the usual three times a day?

he was eating mine the other day and commented that when you did do it, he hardly noticed due to the lack of technique

[ducatilover]

he was eating mine the other day and commented that when you did do it, he hardly noticed due to the lack of technique

:crybaby: That's why he never thrusts into my face? I pulled my tongue muscles the other week and since then have not been able to reach the sphincter, or prostate. :facepalm:

[blackdog]

(sorry mods, i hate to say i tried to start a serious thread, i can't believe i am recommending sending myself to PD! I hope someone can save it before that happens!)

[ducatilover]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-314489141.htm

Thread save.....

[Cloggy]

If you're serious about a ZX14, a guy at work will have one for sale shortly.
Only 5K on the clock, beautiful in a metallic blue similar to my 675.

[blackdog]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-314489141.htm

Thread save.....

mrs stig said give you a high five

you have started an erection

(cans need a good chop though)

after a second look, with a budget of 12-13ish, (and actually want some value for dollars) I do like it but am being drawn back to the sprints.

can anyone think of something suitably similar?

[blackdog]

If you're serious about a ZX14, a guy at work will have one for sale shortly.
Only 5K on the clock, beautiful in a metallic blue similar to my 675.

I'm damn serious pierre, but im also at least 10 weeks away :(

If you can, keep me up to date though. We are really considering buying new (is a bandit blaspheming?) so it would have to be something special...........

or i buy two bikes. a tourer and a 'tard maybe? i like the dorsoduro alot and could still get an old trophy maybe.

[blackdog]

argh i just got slapped upside the head.

apparently it's one at a time.. humph (tourer first i'm told. no dorso then)

[ducatilover]

VFR800? Or are they "lacking in power"

[blackdog]

VFR800? Or are they "lacking in power"

actually not a bad call mate, but i think you are probably right. 2 up they might not quite cut the mustard.


whats with you and the hondas? and you haven't suggested a hornet?

before you do, i do like 'em (and great value for the bux) but the newey has to be full fairing i'm told.

(oh yeah, and in my opinion four cylinders should be in line)

[ducatilover]

actually not a bad call mate, but i think you are probably right. 2 up they might not quite cut the mustard.


whats with you and the hondas? and you haven't suggested a hornet?

before you do, i do like 'em (and great value for the bux) but the newey has to be full fairing i'm told.

I'm not sure what's with he Hondas.....shit :facepalm:
I did leave the hornet out purely because it's naked.
Duc ST3 if you have deep pockets?

[blackdog]

Duc ST3 if you have deep pockets?

I would rather masturbate with a cheese grater.

[ducatilover]

I would rather masturbate with a cheese grater.

I was certain I made that saying.

Yamaha FZ-1 or a big fat FJR1300?
Still not as nice as a sprint.

[blackdog]

I was certain I made that saying.

Yamaha FZ-1 or a big fat FJR1300?
Still not as nice as a sprint.

actually both are a real consideration. i like the fz, she likes the fjr. i can scratch up the 'takas on the fizzer, we can fit a tent and her make-up bag in the fjr. does anyone need hair? coz i'm pulling it out!

it still comes back to not any of them being a triumph though.

[ducatilover]

actually both are a real consideration. i like the fz, she likes the fjr.

it still comes back to not any of them being a triumph though.

The trumpy is hard to beat. I'm going through my mind-bike-encyclopaedia and not pulling anything great out. I'd say Hayabusa, but, last one I was on was bloody uncomfy. What about BMW's? :innocent: Whats a K1200R worth these days?

[blackdog]

The trumpy is hard to beat. I'm going through my mind-bike-encyclopaedia and not pulling anything great out. I'd say Hayabusa, but, last one I was on was bloody uncomfy. What about BMW's? :innocent: Whats a K1200R worth these days?

Yeah the beamer has come into my thinkin' aswell, but again it would be a shitty old dual purpose (f650) thing to do the commute on (and tag) so we could still have something nice in the garage to actually ride when we wanted to. The only thing holding me back there is the ridiculous money their owners think they are worth!

I would like to drag race bikes, and the 'busa is the biz for that (actually know a boy wiv a supercharged pig), but it ain't happening in the next year or so.

[ducatilover]

Yeah the beamer has come into my thinkin' aswell, but again it would be a shitty old dual purpose (f650) thing to do the commute on (and tag) so we could still have something nice in the garage to actually ride when we wanted to. The only thing holding me back there is the ridiculous money their owners think they are worth!

I would like to drag race bikes, and the 'busa is the biz for that, but it ain't happening in the next year or so.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-319932988.htm
So one of these is out of the question?
So a multi-purpose beats with a bit of get up and go? I doubt a BMW F650 would fill those shoes, the KTM 990 are a twin, as are the SV1000 based thingy. What about a Yamaha TDM?

[blackdog]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-319932988.htm
So one of these is out of the question?
So a multi-purpose beats with a bit of get up and go? I doubt a BMW F650 would fill those shoes, the KTM 990 are a twin, as are the SV1000 based thingy. What about a Yamaha TDM?

hmmm

nice bimmer but i still don't think that's us

990 adventure? now you're talking!

(I'm still a 4 cyl man but that is a machine that you would make a sacrifice for)

insane that a new one is $25k! just wish i had won the lottery yesterday.

[ducatilover]

hmmm

nice bimmer but i still don't think that's us

990 adventure? now you're talking!

(I'm still a 4 cyl man but that is a machine that you would make a sacrifice for)

I imagine the 990 would be a hell of a bike to have!
Personally out of all of the mentioned I'd go with the Sprint. So pretty, comfy and versatile. Oh and that noise....:love:

[blackdog]

I imagine the 990 would be a hell of a bike to have!
Personally out of all of the mentioned I'd go with the Sprint. So pretty, comfy and versatile. Oh and that noise....:love:

i hate to do it, but i agree with you completely!

[ducatilover]

i hate to do it, but i agree with you completely!

This is not good.
I need to think of some shit bikes, get a Harley. No, two of them.

[blackdog]

i had an old hinckley 1200 trophy 4 before i got the bandit.

i'd like to get something like this but is he out to lunch on
the price? yeah its nice low mileage but still 8 years old!

for $2 or 3k more i could have a brand new street triple or bonny!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-318150690.htm

[ducatilover]

i had a 1200 trophy 4 before i got the bandit.

i'd like to get something like this but is he out to lunch on
the price? yeah its nice low mileage but still 8 years old.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-318150690.htm

I'm certain I have seen far cheaper examples.
I'll sell ya a CB400 superfour....

[blackdog]

I'm certain I have seen far cheaper examples.
I'll sell ya a CB400 superfour....

what was that about a cheesegrater?

[ducatilover]

what was that about a cheesegrater?
:drinknsin:lol:

Actually, this one time in 'Nam, whilst shooting a video...

Story for another day I spose.

[blackdog]

:drinknsin:lol:

Actually, this one time in band camp


fixed for you.

[ducatilover]

fixed for you.

Who told you about that? :facepalm:
I'll keep the CB then. It's better than the clap.


So, buy a sprint?

[blackdog]

Who told you about that? :facepalm:
I'll keep the CB then. It's better than the clap.


So, buy a sprint?


yup. still top o' the list. certainly havent had any better suggestions on this thread (although that may be a reflection of the participants!)

[ducatilover]

yup. still top o' the list. certainly havent had any better suggestions on this thread (although that may be a reflection of the participants)!

:innocent: Must be the original poster that's caused this terrible conundrum. I hear he likes Harleys and Ladas

[Gremlin]

Have you two got a room yet?

[ducatilover]

Have you two got a room yet?

You have no idea. :drinknsin:psst::buggerd::2thumbsup
Emoticons say it all.

[Bald Eagle]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=318369208

might be a bandit replacement for one of us. I'm stuck for a few weeks now with a cast on the left wrist ( bloody scaphoid )