What bike for Mom?

[blackdog]

On the subject of Triumph....

This is a tidy example..http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-357245189.htm

And this....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=358494460

now you are talking my language! both look good, just make a price vs condition comparison and yer away ;) (the legend in my book looks like good buying, the tbird i feel he is asking more than it's worth)

(providing mom likes them o' course)

actually the more i look at that legend the more i reckon it would be worth further investigation/inspection.

[raftn]

On the subject of Triumph....

This is a tidy example..http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-357245189.htm

And this....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=358494460

Buy a Trumpy.......you know you wanna......u just know it!

[The Pastor]

Still no bike for mom? :(

[MSTRS]

Ducati Monster - 900cc. Low. Not heavy. Bags of torque.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/CategoryAttributeSearchResults.aspx?search=1&mcat=0001-0026-1255-&sidebar=1&39=&40=Ducati&153=monster&9=0&9=0&24=0&24=0&51=0&51=0&sidebarSearch_keypresses=7&sidebarSearch_suggested=0

[blackdog]

Ducati Monster - 900cc. Low. Not heavy. Bags of torque.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/CategoryAttributeSearchResults.aspx?search=1&mcat=0001-0026-1255-&sidebar=1&39=&40=Ducati&153=monster&9=0&9=0&24=0&24=0&51=0&51=0&sidebarSearch_keypresses=7&sidebarSearch_suggested=0

they are good buying now, without a doubt.

IMHO settle for nothing less than an S4. there was a very nice one in senna colours @ reasonable numbers for sale in the 'rapa recently, might be worth chasing up.

(just had a look but couldn't find it)

this is VG value for money though with SFA k's on it, if you are italian inclined. (and don't mind red)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-352346364.htm

[Smifffy]

they are good buying now, without a doubt.

IMHO settle for nothing less than an S4. there was a very nice one in senna colours @ reasonable numbers for sale in the 'rapa recently, might be worth chasing up.

(just had a look but couldn't find it)

this is VG value for money though with SFA k's on it, if you are italian inclined. (and don't mind red)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-352346364.htm

WTF does

.Equally at home 1 up on your favorite piece of road to sample the delights of Ducati handling,brembo gold line brakes,showa forks,marchesini mags or tourer,heaps of torque from big 'v'twin,more comfortable riding position than sports bike.

mean?

Shouldn't there be something else to balance out that equally at home bit?

Hitcher?

[blackdog]

WTF does


mean?

Shouldn't there be something else to balance out that equally at home bit?

Hitcher?

Please don't set Hitcher on me. I try my best, I really do.

[Mom]

Only one small problemm gents. I have tried the monster, it is too tall :yes:

[blackdog]

Only one small problemm gents. I have tried the monster, it is too tall :yes:

back to the legend then

(and i agree, the monsters are taller than they look.)

[blackdog]

Legend

give me donuts later

[RiderInBlack]

Only one small problemm gents. I have tried the monster, it is too tall :yes:Yet Linda Blaire rides one & I know she's not tall.

[ducatilover]

I have a nice obnoxiously boring ZZR400 for you Mom....:bleh:

[Scouse]

Another cherry red SCG

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-356791737.htmThat one there look bloody nice bit of a shame about the price though but the year and mileage look to be better than the other prospect eh

[Maha]

they are good buying now, without a doubt.

IMHO settle for nothing less than an S4. there was a very nice one in senna colours @ reasonable numbers for sale in the 'rapa recently, might be worth chasing up.

(just had a look but couldn't find it)

this is VG value for money though with SFA k's on it, if you are italian inclined. (and don't mind red)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-352346364.htm

This one...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=356385372
Buy now is about $3K under current market rates.

[Mom]

That one there look bloody nice bit of a shame about the price though but the year and mileage look to be better than the other prospect eh

Ok, so I have been thinking.

Anyone else want to show interest in this bike?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-353077546.htm

Given the history of my attempt to buy it, perhaps an injection of realistic offers might make her more appreciative of the offer I made. Oh, it has now reverted to $8.5k, but she can wait to learn that. Anyone want to start negotiating with her? .

[nallac]

linky no work mom..

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-353077546.htm

[Mom]

linky no work mom..

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-353077546.htm

Fuxed, fanks nallac :love:

[zeocen]

I don't know anything about Buells or... anything, but I'm in the market for a new bike and came across this one and thought of you, Mom.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-358814331.htm

Not sure if that is a good deal or not, but yeah :P

[James Deuce]

I don't know anything about Buells or... anything, but I'm in the market for a new bike and came across this one and thought of you, Mom.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-358814331.htm

Not sure if that is a good deal or not, but yeah :P

It's too tall. Mom needs the Scg low version.

[Mom]

It's too tall. Mom needs the Scg low version.

Interesting price being asked too :yes:

I am a short arse indeed. That looks like a nice bike though.

[trailblazer]

just keep emailing them every day with an offer. Start at $8500 and work your way up to $9500 offering them an xtra $10 a day. They will soon get pissed off and take your offer if they arn't getting to much interest other than yours.

[BMWST?]

just keep emailing them every day with an offer. Start at $8500 and work your way up to $9500 offering them an xtra $10 a day. They will soon get pissed off and take your offer if they arn't getting to much interest other than yours.

do the opposite start high and go lower....

[RiderInBlack]

do the opposite start high and go lower....LOL, yep that was what I was thinking.

[James Deuce]

just keep emailing them every day with an offer. Start at $8500 and work your way up to $9500 offering them an xtra $10 a day. They will soon get pissed off and take your offer if they arn't getting to much interest other than yours.

Boy, have I got a deal for you!

[Maha]

Mmmmmmm GSR?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-340020331.htm

[trailblazer]

thats a nice looking bike. Im tempted myself but don't get my full for over a month.

[Smifffy]

thats a nice looking bike.

Agreed. I'd say it has a certain je ne sais quoi, except I don't know what that is.

[Maha]

Agreed. I'd say it has a certain je ne sais quoi, except I don't know what that is.

It means 'stuff' donnit?

[nallac]

thats a nice looking bike

yip its a nice looking Girls bike.......

[Mom]

yip its a nice looking Girls bike.......

Make an offer on that buell for me, go on I dare you :D

[nallac]

Make an offer on that buell for me, go on I dare you :D

I couldn't do that, it'd be wrong to get her hopes up..............

[Mom]

I couldn't do that, it'd be wrong to get her hopes up..............

Yeah I know, wish more people felt like you do *sigh*

Kay se rah, se rah.

[trailblazer]

all you can do is give them your offer and hope they eventually take it. But there are plenty more bikes out there and you will find another one that is perfect for you.

[Mom]

all you can do is give them your offer and hope they eventually take it. But there are plenty more bikes out there and you will find another one that is perfect for you.

She already turned down the best offer she is likely to get. She does not want to sell it really, or it would be in my gargre right now :yes:

[RiderInBlack]

Agreed. I'd say it has a certain je ne sais quoi, except I don't know what that is.
je ne sais quoi

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Etymology

From French je ne sais quoi (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/je_ne_sais_quoi#French), literally ‘I (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/I) don't (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/don%27t) know (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/know) what (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/what)’.
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IPA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPA_chart_for_English): /ˌʒə nə sɛ ˈkwɑː/

Noun

je (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/je) ne (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ne) sais (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/sais) quoi (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/quoi) (uncountable (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:Glossary#uncountable))


An intangible (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/intangible) quality (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/quality) that makes something distinctive or attractive. <dl><dd>She has a certain je ne sais quoi about her.</dd></dl>

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IPA (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:French_pronunciation): /ʒən.sɛˈkwa/

Noun

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a certain something, je ne sais quoi (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/je_ne_sais_quoi#English)

[blackdog]

great bike, great price...

if you can handle red

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-359088075.htm

(can you tell i'm trump biased?)

actually the more i look at it the more i think it ain't a bad deal if it is as tidy as it looks in the pics

(GO the trips)

[Smifffy]

je ne sais quoi

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From French je ne sais quoi (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/je_ne_sais_quoi#French), literally ‘I (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/I) don't (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/don%27t) know (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/know) what (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/what)’.
Pronunciation



Merci beaucoup monsieur

[RiderInBlack]

Merci beaucoup monsieurVotre accueil. C'est simple si vous utilisez Google, mon petit enfant:hitcher::baby::bleh:

[Toaster]

Interesting price being asked too :yes:

I am a short arse indeed. That looks like a nice bike though.

Nice funky looking bike! $10k is a fair offer.

[nallac]

Nice funky looking bike! $10k is a fair offer.

she will accept 10k,just not from Mom........:bleh:

[Toaster]

she will accept 10k,just not from Mom........:bleh:

Yes I did read that thread. Breako downo the communicado :eek:

[FROSTY]

Hey Mom just thinking about this -"its too tall for me" thing.
One model buel is too tall
WHY is it too tall?
By that what I mean is what is the actual difference between the two bikes that makes the seat height wrong on one.
I dunno enough about Buells to comment but if its something easy like the seat is a different shape or the dogbones are different then maybee its really easy to adjust.
Maybee its worth asking around.

[nallac]

Frosty the scg Buell has shorter front forks and rear shock along with a lower profile seat. Any XB Buell can be turned into a SCG of sorts..... if the parts can be found..

[James Deuce]

Hey Mom just thinking about this -"its too tall for me" thing.
One model buel is too tall
WHY is it too tall?
By that what I mean is what is the actual difference between the two bikes that makes the seat height wrong on one.
I dunno enough about Buells to comment but if its something easy like the seat is a different shape or the dogbones are different then maybee its really easy to adjust.
Maybee its worth asking around.

Not one model Buell. All Buells except an XBScg (or the XB9SL). Given my reputation as a grumpy arsehole I'll continue. I think lowering bikes is the biggest crock of bullshit ever. The "lowered" bikes I've ridden have steered like a shopping trolley and they end up with less ground clearance than the average 250cc cruiser. The violent weight transfer under heavy braking has to be experienced to be believed. Perhaps this is a symptom of enthusiastic amateurs lowering bikes and a properly setup one is different. I've yet to bump into one.

One difference between a stock XB and the XBScg is the seat shape. I'm almost certain that the forks, and rear suspension are also different to a stock XBS. The Scg still a pleasure to ride, not a dangerously compromised disaster waiting to happen and that's because of the significant effort that has gone into maintaining the dynamics and ground clearance of the stock XBS range.

[James Deuce]

Frosty the scg Buell has shorter front forks and rear shock along with a lower profile seat. Any XB Buell can be turned into a SCG of sorts..... if the parts can be found..

I've just been looking at the Buell forum and it looks like Scg parts are turning into rocking horse poo. There was one interesting thread about bunging Scg suspension parts on a Uly.

You can tell the difference visually by the colour on the springs too apparently. Still trying to find the colour codes.

[bogan]

Not one model Buell. All Buells except an XBScg (or the XB9SL). Given my reputation as a grumpy arsehole I'll continue. I think lowering bikes is the biggest crock of bullshit ever. The "lowered" bikes I've ridden have steered like a shopping trolley and they end up with less ground clearance than the average 250cc cruiser. The violent weight transfer under heavy braking has to be experienced to be believed. Perhaps this is a symptom of enthusiastic amateurs lowering bikes and a properly setup one is different. I've yet to bump into one.

One difference between a stock XB and the XBScg is the seat shape. I'm almost certain that the forks, and rear suspension are also different to a stock XBS. The Scg still a pleasure to ride, not a dangerously compromised disaster waiting to happen and that's because of the significant effort that has gone into maintaining the dynamics and ground clearance of the stock XBS range.

Fully agree, any lowering solution worth less than a grand, is probably worthless. Rear link geometry is too finely tuned for just adding longer dogbones.

Maybe some go-go gadget boots to deploy when stopped :devil2: or some fold down trainer wheels :dodge:

[Ocean1]

Fully agree, any lowering solution worth less than a grand, is probably worthless. Rear link geometry is too finely tuned for just adding longer dogbones.

No dog bones, it's a linkless system. Brief bit of research seems to show a shorter shock, same forks mounted higher in a different lower trippleclamp, different seat.

The only thing not quickly and reasonably cheaply solved is the lower trippleclamp. I can't find how much higher that allows the forks to be lifted but I've heard you can drop one 2" without the clamp, (shock, seat). Buell say the SCG is 2 1/2" lower than the S.

[Mom]

Maybe some go-go gadget boots to deploy when stopped :devil2: or some fold down trainer wheels :dodge:

:rofl: You will keep!



No dog bones, it's a linkless system. Brief bit of research seems to show a shorter shock, same forks mounted higher in a different lower trippleclamp, different seat.

The only thing not quickly and reasonably cheaply solved is the lower trippleclamp. I can't find how much higher that allows the forks to be lifted but I've heard you can drop one 2" without the clamp, (shock, seat). Buell say the SCG is 2 1/2" lower than the S.

The Buell scg is factory intended to be small. It was designed that way. I also am not a big fan of "lowering" bikes for lowering sake. I also worry about fork travel, lack of suspension travel and general all round compromised suspension. I dont ride hard, but that makes no difference to me, I want a bike that wont let me down if I am in a place I need to rely on how my bike handles to get out of trouble. I would also like to know that I can push it my styles and have it forgive any mistake I might make.

Meh, I would need to be VERY convinced an XB12 can be lowered sucessfully to fit me and my short arse, without compromsing handling. They are a bit peppy, and from all accounts go like stink. Imagine riding one that does not handle as expected and the kind of trouble you could find yourself in if you relied on compromised suspension.

This does not just apply to the XB though, any bike, my thoughts are the same.

No pimply faced teen will ever convince me that a bike can be lowered to fit me without compromising the handling, unless he/she can provide evidence disproving my natural self preservation barrier.

[Ocean1]

No pimply faced teen..

Why thank you m'dear.


...will ever convince me that a bike can be lowered to fit me without compromising the handling, unless he/she can provide evidence disproving my natural self preservation barrier.

But I was simply pointing out what the factory had done to make the SCG from an XB12S. Shock, seat and trippleclamp.

They're seriously short, I suspect that's why the SCG works OK, the changes don't mess up the geometry as they would on a "normal" machine.

[blackdog]

:rofl: You will keep!




The Buell scg is factory intended to be small. It was designed that way. I also am not a big fan of "lowering" bikes for lowering sake. I also worry about fork travel, lack of suspension travel and general all round compromised suspension. I dont ride hard, but that makes no difference to me, I want a bike that wont let me down if I am in a place I need to rely on how my bike handles to get out of trouble. I would also like to know that I can push it my styles and have it forgive any mistake I might make.

Meh, I would need to be VERY convinced an XB12 can be lowered sucessfully to fit me and my short arse, without compromsing handling. They are a bit peppy, and from all accounts go like stink. Imagine riding one that does not handle as expected and the kind of trouble you could find yourself in if you relied on compromised suspension.

This does not just apply to the XB though, any bike, my thoughts are the same.

No pimply faced teen will ever convince me that a bike can be lowered to fit me without compromising the handling, unless he/she can provide evidence disproving my natural self preservation barrier.

translation

'who has a good value bonneville for sale?'

[Mom]

Why thank you m'dear.



But I was simply pointing out what the factory had done to make the SCG from an XB12S. Shock, seat and trippleclamp.

They're seriously short, I suspect that's why the SCG works OK, the changes don't mess up the geometry as they would on a "normal" machine.

The big question, are the bits and bobs available, and at what cost to make an XB12 small enough for me without compromising anything?

Apologies for suggesting you are pimply :killingme
Own teen, that wont happen too often now-a-days :pinch:

[MadDuck]

I think lowering bikes is the biggest crock of bullshit ever. The "lowered" bikes I've ridden have steered like a shopping trolley and they end up with less ground clearance than the average 250cc cruiser. The violent weight transfer under heavy braking has to be experienced to be believed.

Totally and fully agree with that summary. Not something I (personally) would EVER do again.

[Smifffy]

:rofl: You will keep!




The Buell scg is factory intended to be small. It was designed that way. I also am not a big fan of "lowering" bikes for lowering sake. I also worry about fork travel, lack of suspension travel and general all round compromised suspension. I dont ride hard, but that makes no difference to me, I want a bike that wont let me down if I am in a place I need to rely on how my bike handles to get out of trouble. I would also like to know that I can push it my styles and have it forgive any mistake I might make.

Meh, I would need to be VERY convinced an XB12 can be lowered sucessfully to fit me and my short arse, without compromsing handling. They are a bit peppy, and from all accounts go like stink. Imagine riding one that does not handle as expected and the kind of trouble you could find yourself in if you relied on compromised suspension.

This does not just apply to the XB though, any bike, my thoughts are the same.

No pimply faced teen will ever convince me that a bike can be lowered to fit me without compromising the handling, unless he/she can provide evidence disproving my natural self preservation barrier.

That being the case, you would need to check that any 2nd hand bike was a genuine factory model, and not just a lowered job being misrepresented...

[Mom]

That being the case, you would need to check that any 2nd hand bike was a genuine factory model, and not just a lowered job being misrepresented...

Uh huh :yes: Mine field being a short arse :D Lucky good things come in little packages :laugh:

[Bonez]

Why not give one of those Suzi G-spot thingies a shot? Gladioli or some such.............

[blackdog]

Uh huh :yes: Mine field being a short arse :D Lucky good things come in little packages :laugh:

especially like small packages from the salt flats in utah.

(ok i'll stfu now)

[Ocean1]

The big question, are the bits and bobs available, and at what cost to make an XB12 small enough for me without compromising anything?


Don't know. If it was my problem I'd ask RT what to do about the shock and forks and these dudes: http://www.trimit.co.nz/motorcycle-seats-tauranga.html what they can do to make the S seat look like an SCG item.

Reckon you'd get change from a grand.

[Edbear]

And a Boulevard waits... :innocent:

[ynot slow]

And a Boulevard waits... :innocent:

And a little lady waits.

[Maha]

Can I ask a question...?
When specs say...seat height is 757mm at lowest setting, how does one achieve this?...if say that factory seat height is 785mm?

[ynot slow]

Can I ask a question...?
When specs say...seat height is 757mm at lowest setting, how does one achieve this?...if say that factory seat height is 785mm?

Remove air from wheels simple eh.

Seat bracket with normal seat height maybe has 2 positions,normal factory setting say 785mm,remove seat clamp blocks under the seat,turn upside down,and that lowers height,confusing wording for sure,the bandit has lower position if required from standard height.

[Maha]

Remove air from wheels simple eh.

Seat bracket with normal seat height maybe has 2 positions,normal factory setting say 785mm,remove seat clamp blocks under the seat,turn upside down,and that lowers height,confusing wording for sure,the bandit has lower position if required from standard height.

Cheers tony, theres another make of bike in the equation that has the 'lowest seat height' option of 757mm.

[short-circuit]

Don't know. If it was my problem I'd ask RT what to do about the shock and forks .....Reckon you'd get change from a grand.

Tui billboard anybody?

[Maha]

Tui billboard anybody?

Yeah I paid about $2.5k about four years ago to kit out my Sprint.
There will be no need what so ever for Anne to up-spec the suspension to that degree on any bike purchased.

[Ocean1]

Tui billboard anybody?

*Shrugs* Have you asked? Mcdonalds charge a couple of hundred for simple seat re-profiling.

Shock: strip, machine shaft, re-assemble. I'd do it in under an hour, and I don't do them frequently. But if you insisted I'd charge you for more.

[short-circuit]

*Shrugs* Have you asked? Mcdonalds charge a couple of hundred for simple seat re-profiling.

Shock: strip, machine shaft, re-assemble. I'd do it in under an hour, and I don't do them frequently. But if you insisted I'd charge you for more.

McDonalds do superb work and for reasonable prices although I think you'll find you're nearer half way to eating a grand already...

Robert Taylor to rework the shock and forks with the rest? Plus maybe an arm and leg (give or take)

[FROSTY]

Not one model Buell. All Buells except an XBScg (or the XB9SL). Given my reputation as a grumpy arsehole I'll continue. I think lowering bikes is the biggest crock of bullshit ever. The "lowered" bikes I've ridden have steered like a shopping trolley and they end up with less ground clearance than the average 250cc cruiser. The violent weight transfer under heavy braking has to be experienced to be believed. Perhaps this is a symptom of enthusiastic amateurs lowering bikes and a properly setup one is different. I've yet to bump into one..
Hey Jim I'm not suggesting a boogie job in any way shape or form
WITHOUT knowing what Buell did out of the factory to make the low bike what it is my thinking was maybee retrofit parts could be used to create in essence a genuine/factory lowered bike.I kinda wondered given the type of subframe they have if it was a case of different mounting heights for the subframe dropped it down a tadd

[FROSTY]

The Buell scg is factory intended to be small. It was designed that way. I also am not a big fan of "lowering" bikes for lowering sake. I also worry about fork travel, lack of suspension travel and general all round compromised suspension. I dont ride hard, but that makes no difference to me, I want a bike that wont let me down if I am in a place I need to rely on how my bike handles to get out of trouble. I would also like to know that I can push it my styles and have it forgive any mistake I might make.
Again no way I'd suggest that you should do some boogie job on any bike. The question I was asking is what did the factory do to convert a normal height bike to the lower version. It would be a crying shame if in fact all you need to comfortably ride a "tall" bike is slightly higher bars and slightly lower seat and these are available accessories.

[Laava]

Just out of interest, try this for size. No pun intended.
www.cycle-ergo.com
Attached is a screenshot I did for someone who is 4'7" and 24" inseam. Teehee!

[Spearfish]

Is this still about a bike for mom or has mom moved on, with a new or newish ride?

[Mom]

Attached is a screenshot I did for someone who is 4'7" and 24" inseam. Teehee!

Love you too! :spanking I am 5' 1 and 3/4 " tall for the record.



Is this still about a bike for mom or has mom moved on, with a new or newish ride?

I know, it goes on and on, but I am still in the market. I have had to grieve for the bike of my dreams I am still very much in the market.

We are going bike shopping Friday, at least then I will know which one fits.

With any luck there will be a trip south soon...

And no not to buy a Buell :weep:

[Smifffy]

Just do it, bikes are like blokes there isn't one that's perfect for you, but there are plenty that are pretty good, and you may even come to love the one you have. ;)

[Gremlin]

Is this still about a bike for mom or has mom moved on, with a new or newish ride?
:crazy: What the hell? It's only been 1 month and 320+ posts. :weird:

That's not neeeeearly enough time for a woman to make up her mind...

I best be going somewhere out of range now...

[Mom]

:crazy: What the hell? It's only been 1 month and 320+ posts. :weird:

That's not neeeeearly enough time for a woman to make up her mind...

I best be going somewhere out of range now...

:rofl: You owe me now big guy! Hey I know, want to come set up my new computer system for me? My desk is a mass of cables and keyboards and I dont have email or anything :innocent:

[nallac]

:crazy: What the hell? It's only been 1 month and 320+ posts. :weird:

That's not neeeeearly enough time for a woman to make up her mind...

I best be going somewhere out of range now...

Ain't that the truth..........

[Maha]

May come to an end tomorrow...:corn:

[Gremlin]

:rofl: You owe me now big guy! Hey I know, want to come set up my new computer system for me? My desk is a mass of cables and keyboards and I dont have email or anything :innocent:
Yeah, why not... don't think I have anything scheduled on the weekend... need it set up?

May come to an end tomorrow...:corn:
Heard that one before :zzzz:

[Mom]

Yeah, why not... don't think I have anything scheduled on the weekend... need it set up?

Heard that one before :zzzz:

Yes please lovey man, all easy shit for you. Just a bit needs to be lifted out of the old box and saved to the external drive thingybob. Then a bit of software needs to be installed on the new lappy and the data files recollected as they should be. I need the 2 screen thing working, it wont listen to me when I tell it to extend :angry: We dont have email set up, we were using firefox and I have saved all my contacts as a csv, I need a new one set up, and my contacts imported again. Can I have my email messages transfered to use? Blah, blah...

And for your information I am going to make a decision tomorrow. If my feet reach the ground it is mine. Oh to make things so simple :sunny:

Its allright for you tallish blokes :batting eye lashes smiley:

[nallac]

And for your information I am going to make a decision tomorrow. If my feet reach the ground it is mine.

No hints as to what it is??????...

[Gremlin]

Saturday or Sunday better?

Don't know about being taller making it easier. My bike has a seat height of 895mm or 915mm, and can go even higher when I set it for more weight on the rear.

[Mom]

No hints as to what it is??????...

Yeah hints aplenty. I am going to try sit on an ER6n, there are a coupld of them around that look ok. I am accepting of them anyways...

Then there is the Suzuki 650 bandit. That one holds a bit more hope in my mind. I have found one I want to buy if it fits...

Fingers crossed my feet reach the ground.

Oh, it also involves a road trip :woohoo:

I gave up on the buell owning wankers :o

I have been emailing a bloke in HB, when I suggested I arrange someone to come and have a look for me he went silent! 3 days and nothing back. Hmmmmmmmm...

Buell owners suck :yes:

[Mom]

Saturday or Sunday better?

Don't know about being taller making it easier. My bike has a seat height of 895mm or 915mm, and can go even higher when I set it for more weight on the rear.

Blah, blah, blah...have to raise the seat height :violin:

You chose, I dont care :drinkup:

[Pussy]

Hey Mom... check out PrincessBandit's 650 Bandit.
I've ridden it... VERY smooth, grunty, and fuels VERY nicely.
Would be "just the dog's borrocks", as Nori Haga would say.....

[Toaster]

Fingers crossed my feet reach the ground.

Good luck!!

[Mom]

Good luck!!

Thanks the toasty man. I have found a replacement for my desire, lets hope it fits me :lol:

[Toaster]

Thanks the toasty man. I have found a replacement for my desire, lets hope it fits me :lol:

Fantastic! It will be awesome to see you out riding the new bike. Here hoping it suits you.

[nallac]

Aww come on Mom don't settle for second best....buy the bike you want.........

[Oscar]

Any one mention a Suzuki DL650 Wee Strom?

[Ocean1]

Any one mention a Suzuki DL650 Wee Strom?

Wee Stroms will fit in this picture?


www.cycle-ergo.com


Yeah hints aplenty. I am going to try sit on an ER6n

Good. Can't say I regularly swipe 'er indoors ER6F but nonetheless it's a damn fine bit of kit. Likely get an F in your favourite snot green too.

[Oscar]

Wee Stroms will fit in this picture?





Good. Can't say I regularly swipe 'er indoors ER6F but nonetheless it's a damn fine bit of kit. Likely get an F in your favourite snot green too.

If she fits a 650 Bandit or ER6N, a Wee Strom would not be a problem.

[Detlev]

Yeah hints aplenty. I am going to try sit on an ER6n, there are a coupld of them around that look ok. I am accepting of them anyways...

Then there is the Suzuki 650 bandit. That one holds a bit more hope in my mind. I have found one I want to buy if it fits...

Fingers crossed my feet reach the ground.

Oh, it also involves a road trip :woohoo:

I gave up on the buell owning wankers :o

I have been emailing a bloke in HB, when I suggested I arrange someone to come and have a look for me he went silent! 3 days and nothing back. Hmmmmmmmm...

Buell owners suck :yes:

My wife is 5ft1 and has always had trouble with the feet touching the ground.We got her a Triumph Speed 4 and fitted a soupy performance lowering link from the USA.You will never get her of that bike again.With a dry weight of 173 kg its a breeze for her to ride.

[Maha]

Aww come on Mom don't settle for second best....buy the bike you want.........

The first Buell is now a lost cuase and the one in the Hawkes Bay has dropped off the market, cant find it anywhere, maybe its sold, maybe the listing just ran out, dont know.

[Edbear]

And a Boulevard waits....

[Laava]

If she fits a 650 Bandit or ER6N, a Wee Strom would not be a problem.

You are kidding about the Wee Strom surely?
http://cycle-ergo.com/Stopped/06w0048G0R0KUyUyUy4.png

[nallac]

The first Buell is now a lost cuase and the one in the Hawkes Bay has dropped off the market, cant find it anywhere, maybe its sold, maybe the listing just ran out, dont know.

yeah couldn't find it as well last night...
you haven't got his #?....

[Mom]

yeah couldn't find it as well last night...
you haven't got his #?....

No only email. He did not respond to my last email which was to attempt to arrange for someone to go and have a look at it for me.

[NZsarge]

Yeah hints aplenty. I am going to try sit on an ER6n, there are a coupld of them around that look ok. I am accepting of them anyways...

I had the lend of one of those when the 14 was getting seviced, managed to pull me along quite nicely, was suitably impressed by it.

[Mom]

I had the lend of one of those when the 14 was getting seviced, managed to pull me along quite nicely, was suitably impressed by it.

Yeah they haul along for sure. The bandit actually will be a bit lower, cant wait to go and try them.

[Mom]

For those of you following this soap opera of a thread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/135643-Retail-therapy-is-so-good-for-the-soul?p=1130009024#post1130009024