First test ride!

[GingerMidget]

First of all, I have to thank Pete! Like, a hundred times. I got a bit distracted by how awesome the GPX was, and lost track of time. Also speed. Multiple times. So, If you were around wellington today, while I quickly figured out the clutch, I'm sorry. If you were also around near the end, I'm sorry again. Must. Not. Speed. :laugh:

But Wheeeeeeeee :D

I was grinning like an idiot for Aaaaaages!

[FJRider]

But Wheeeeeeeee :D

I was grinning like an idiot for Aaaaaages!

A GingerMidget alert for Wellington has been issued ... she has wheels ... :shit:

[GingerMidget]

I've been riding a scooter for a few days now ;) including at a friends urging, down the friggen gorge cos he didn't want to go the back way through ngaio and stuff from jville.

God that thing hates me. hahahahaha

[FJRider]

I've been riding a scooter for a few days now ;) including at a friends urging, down the friggen gorge cos he didn't want to go the back way through ngaio and stuff from jville.

God that thing hates me. hahahahaha

When in doubt ... own the road ... :yes:

[GingerMidget]

When in doubt ... own the road ... :yes:

Lane splitting. On a scooter. Even I hate me sometimes :laugh:

[Taz]

congrats!! .

[FJRider]

Lane splitting. On a scooter. Even I hate me sometimes :laugh:

You own ... or just test riding ... ??? :rockon:

[xtskinz]

First of all, I have to thank Pete! Like, a hundred times. I got a bit distracted by how awesome the GPX was, and lost track of time. Also speed. Multiple times. So, If you were around wellington today, while I quickly figured out the clutch, I'm sorry. If you were also around near the end, I'm sorry again. Must. Not. Speed. :laugh:

But Wheeeeeeeee :D

I was grinning like an idiot for Aaaaaages!


Heheh, nice one. There's always that buzz with any new toy (whether you own it or are test riding!!!) So, did you buy????

[GingerMidget]

The scooter is a long term loan, i haven't bought the gpx yet. I need to seriously think about finance and other such things. I'm due to get new glasses again too, which means full time glasses. Not what I wanted, but its time I admitted to it.

I really want a naked bike, and I know I won't be fully happy with the gpx. I like it, but I don't love it.

[xtskinz]

The scooter is a long term loan, i haven't bought the gpx yet. I need to seriously think about finance and other such things. I'm due to get new glasses again too, which means full time glasses. Not what I wanted, but its time I admitted to it.

I really want a naked bike, and I know I won't be fully happy with the gpx. I like it, but I don't love it.

Ah. Fun and games trying to get a helmet that works with glasses (sunnies or prescription)

Keep looking for that VTR. You won't regret it (the GPX is a good starter too....) but if you have your hear set on naked, go for it! :yes:

I've always found Stew (Stu?) at TSS in Alicetown a good bloke to deal with (nothing against Pete - just never met him :-) )

[FJRider]

I really want a naked bike, and I know I won't be fully happy with the gpx. I like it, but I don't love it.

Does the nakedness arouse you ... ??? :blip:

Even if it's your first bike ... and not perfect for you ... it could be yours. :ride:

Betterer ... and fasterer ... bikes later. :drool:

[Bald Eagle]

I was grinning like an idiot for Aaaaaages!

Don't tell me you drank Pete's coffee.

[GingerMidget]

We all know I <3 naked.

I do have my heart set on the VTR, at a pinch a hornet may be taken instead. I really want a honda. They are lower in the seat, which i'm more comfortable with. So tired and sore now though. Full day of pillion, hooning on the scooter, and playing with the GPX. That, combined with various pulled muscles, and a slightly bung neck means painkillers. and no drinking. on st patricks day. Poooooooooo

[Geeen]

Are contact lenses an option? I only wear my glasses at night reading. Contacts and a dark visor is awesome. Cool you got a ride today, and I have to agree, Naked is betterer. :innocent:

[mossy1200]

We all know I <3 naked.

I do have my heart set on the VTR, at a pinch a hornet may be taken instead. I really want a honda. They are lower in the seat, which i'm more comfortable with. So tired and sore now though. Full day of pillion, hooning on the scooter, and playing with the GPX. That, combined with various pulled muscles, and a slightly bung neck means painkillers. and no drinking. on st patricks day. Poooooooooo

if you like nudes what about bandit they handle really well and look good and should be cheaper than a hornet.

[jrandom]

if you like nudes what about bandit they handle really well and look good and should be cheaper than a hornet.

It's 2012, dude. Good luck finding a 250cc inline four that hasn't been rolled, bowled and arseholed and won't end up limping along on a continual stream of expensive life-support work.

VTR250s are a much better bet.

Is that suspiciously-low-mileage Zeal that was advertised here recently still available? That'd be ideal for the purpose, I'd imagine.

[GingerMidget]

I want a twin. I'd rather a twin than a 4 anyway, and I won't touch a two stroke. I do quite like the bandits, and I love the gsx-r, especially the k6 600!

[jrandom]

especially the k6 600!

Don't buy one until you've definitely learned to ride, and don't buy one at all if you're not emotionally stable.

Your posts (or perhaps it's just the midget thing) remind me of someone I once knew who really shouldn't have been on any of the GSXRs she wrote off...

[GingerMidget]

thats why i'm buying a 250. not the monster that lams will let me have in october. i scared myself today, with how quickly the red mist set in, and all i could think about was how much faster i could go. i don't want to become another statistic

[jrandom]

the red mist set in

... while you were riding around the CBD on a 250?

:mellow:

[GingerMidget]

... while you were riding around the CBD on a 250?

:mellow:

Nope, while i was riding around shelley bay on a borrowed bike. I stopped in seatoun for a minute or two, and reminded myself it was going to be mighty expensive if I binned it. That fixed it.

[Lelitu]

Nope, while i was riding around shelley bay on a borrowed bike. I stopped in seatoun for a minute or two, and reminded myself it was going to be mighty expensive if I binned it. That fixed it.

that road is a temptress... luring you in.
I swear it was designed for at least 60, not 40...

I go through there occasionally and suffer from lead wrist on that road. it's just so tempting...

[GingerMidget]

I didn't know it was 40.

Whoops.

I got snotty just by the lighthouse and dropped her down a gear and just nailed it past the guy in the ute who was doing thirtyeffingfive. I tell you, that bike will cause a rapid loss of licence, or death. Or maybe I just need to slow the hell down, and stop pretending I know what I'm doing. Hrm,, theres a better idea. I need to go on the tuesday night rides before I attempt to ride alone and be a moron.

[mossy1200]

If your bad again its gn125 for you till you can behave.

You realize hornet is 4 cylinder also.

[GingerMidget]

I know its a four, thats why its my back up option. I really want a honda, and I'd rather the vtr.

[sil3nt]

Go the GPX!

I remember first time riding mine. Straight outta the dudes driveway with only a couple of hundred metres of residential 50k then onto the open road. Feel in love with the acceleration. Coming from a 1.3 Corolla it was mental. I pretty much rode 30 seconds up the road turned around and bought the thing! He was surprised to see me back so quickly.

[ducatilover]

Been on 'em all and I'd take a Hornet over the VTR250, better bike except for the tyre sizes.

[sil3nt]

I really want a honda.Brand means nothing. Well apart from the fact Honda makes you a homo. Just do what I did go green then go gay!

[nzspokes]

Been on 'em all and I'd take a Hornet over the VTR250, better bike except for the tyre sizes.

The Hornet 250 is a brilliant bike. I rode one for 10ks and fell in love. Nice power delivery, good position and reliable.

Then I got my GPZ........:love:

[Lelitu]

I didn't know it was 40.

Whoops.

I got snotty just by the lighthouse and dropped her down a gear and just nailed it past the guy in the ute who was doing thirtyeffingfive. I tell you, that bike will cause a rapid loss of licence, or death. Or maybe I just need to slow the hell down, and stop pretending I know what I'm doing. Hrm,, theres a better idea. I need to go on the tuesday night rides before I attempt to ride alone and be a moron.

heh, the road is screaming for more than 40 around there

though, what I love about the V-twin in my hyobag, is that second lasts from 20kph to 80kph
it's getting up around 8.5k to 9k at 80, but redline's not untill 11 so there's some room to move.

rarely do I need to change gears around town :P

[mossy1200]

Personally idd find the cheapist 250 or even 200 to keep me going till lam laws change.Idd get something i new i could flog fast at same price or a profit.

Maybe this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=456726518

Then idd call in help from your workmates as they all ride and are mechanics.
You know the revin process etc

Idd say 1k to 1200 and on the road and you could sell for same or more in october-november

Im not saying you will or should but its what i would do then get myself a nice old lams 500plus or ducati later.Gives another 6 months of savings also for then.Idd be saying if excess money spent now will lead to a loss when lams changes the buying options later.4-5k vtr might be 3-4k in 6months time with the changes.

[GingerMidget]

thanks for that.

I'm realistically not able to buy a bike until I finish paying off a small debt, but thats being pushed back as of monday with my new glasses taking priority. Its annoying, but by the time i'm debt free, were looking at winter, and i want a deposit at least. So looking about when lams comes in. meh. i'm not really in any great hurry. i'm still young enough that it doesn't matter what i do.

[mossy1200]

thanks for that.

I'm realistically not able to buy a bike until I finish paying off a small debt, but thats being pushed back as of monday with my new glasses taking priority. Its annoying, but by the time i'm debt free, were looking at winter, and i want a deposit at least. So looking about when lams comes in. meh. i'm not really in any great hurry. i'm still young enough that it doesn't matter what i do.

you should grab the 250 for $200 and keep it in my garage till you can afford to fix it.LOL i prob get bored and start making the bike better if its sitting there anway.

[ducatilover]

Maybe this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=456726518


I want one of them, very neat little bike. I'd be all over that like a rash if I had the room/money to pour in to it :yes:

[GingerMidget]

Hahaha I don't have $200 at the moment! besides, lack of space is a problem. Mum would have kittens if I took that home. Or kill me, ya know, just a minor difference.

[mossy1200]

Hahaha I don't have $200 at the moment! besides, lack of space is a problem. Mum would have kittens if I took that home. Or kill me, ya know, just a minor difference.

Ok ill grab it and put it back on road.Maybe ill sell it to you later LOL.It may look different though.

[pritch]

Been on 'em all and I'd take a Hornet over the VTR250,

Ummm that's a funny comment for someone called "ducatilover" ? :confused:

[Number One]

Ah. Fun and games trying to get a helmet that works with glasses (sunnies or prescription) )


This isn't too big an issue really. I have had Shoei, shark and Arais all fine. Think it's only a problem if you have Ray Charles-esq or aviators or Jackie O styles :)

Think I might've spotted you on the scooter splitting down gorge, thanks for moving over for me and just be ware that you don't have the noise or road presence as on a bike (lower and quieter) so have your spidey senses switched to high power always! People drive like twits on the gorge, changing lanes in a second without warning. Not such an issue for people on loud obnoxious bikes like mine...my Rocco tends to part the traffic like ole what's his name in the Bible did to the sea.

Enjoy these first steps it's like a revelation eh :sunny:

[sugilite]

IMHO the red mist should not set in till your on the quiet back roads of the Waiarapa, and only then once you know them, i.e. where the farm gates, turnoffs, green moss, wind strikes are etc. Naturally the red mist should be speed limited to 100 kph, lest I get harpooned by the kb safety squad. I grew up riding the Wellington roads, and really there are no red mist roads left over that way, esp with all the lifestyle blocks generating the SUV traffic they do these days. And as for the bay roads, any of them, too many site seeing types looking at the beautiful scenery rather than the road. Not trying to put a damper on your riding aspirations, just pointing out there is much to consider when riding bikes fast.

[Number One]

Or maybe I just need to slow the hell down, and stop pretending I know what I'm doing. Hrm,, theres a better idea. I need to go on the tuesday night rides before I attempt to ride alone and be a moron.

Hmm yes get some training in or you'll learn THE HARD WAY then you'll feel like a REAL moron...if you survive it that is...

Dont let the excitement of it all take you over.

[FJRider]

but thats being pushed back as of monday with my new glasses taking priority.

If you have your own helmet ... take it with you. It may help choosing the frame for the new spec's ... :yes:

Those "Elton John" frames you have your eye on ... might not fit. :shifty:

[ducatilover]

Ummm that's a funny comment for someone called "ducatilover" ? :confused:
Because it looks like a Monster? I dislike Monsters :pinch:

[FJRider]

Dont let the excitement of it all take you over.

Too late I think .... should have told her sooner .... :laugh:

[Number One]

Because it looks like a Monster? I dislike Monsters :pinch:

Hush your mouth or I'll put you over my knee! ;)

[ducatilover]

Hush your mouth or I'll put you over my knee! ;)
:innocent: I said nothing.
I'd like an S4RS, but I'm an SS man all day long. :love:

[GingerMidget]

I love how my threads become so entertaining :love:

I said right at the beginning that I wanted a Yamaha R15. I still do, so I think I'm gonna try to find one and buy that instead. I did test ride one a little while ago, and it was a better size than the gpx. I really am quite small, so I want something smaller. So mid winter, I'll have my deposit. Come spring, I'll hopefully have a brand new bike. They weigh a bit less than the gpx. Being a 150, people will tell me I'll get bored of it, but we can cross that bridge once I'm on the road towards it. At the moment, I'm sitting on the grass, enjoying the scenery.

[Number One]

That's not entertaining in the scheme of things this thread is tame.

Enjoy the view from the grass and in the meantime (as you said) don't ride like a moron, specially not on borrowed bikes :)

[FJRider]

I love how my threads become so entertaining :love:



You must be easily amused ... men love that in a woman ... :shifty:

[GingerMidget]

One of the people who came with me on my test ride, well, lets just say I'm no longer chasing cupcakes. Friend of a friend, and we spent most of the weekend together. Hrmm... He also sat there, and listened patiently, while I had an attack of woman logic all over the idea of the 150. Then hung round sniffing when I thrust stuff in his face (don't get grossed out, this was at Lush) and mostly agreeing with me.


Totally unrelated to bikes, but wheeee :D

[nzspokes]

PM ARMI on here. Hes selling a fx150 I think that goes like stink.

[Number One]

Hey don't go using 'woman logic' to explain your thinking. Sniffing indeed - not cupcake chasing anymore? Is this a less than subtle way of signaling you are up for it? That's a great move on here. Enjoy all that unwanted (or perhaps not unwanted) attention.

[GingerMidget]

Anyone who has been following my posts will know what I'm talking about. Those who haven't, well.

Chasing cupcakes, is not a metaphor for anything. Cupcakes was a nickname, thats passed its expiry date.

[Number One]

You are right I haven't been following your posts :yawn: others won't have been either

You thouggt your thread had become entertaining...this is KB's version of entertaining...welcome

[GingerMidget]

. . . :yawn: . . .

[Number One]

Wow great post! Well thought out comeback, yeah you'll do well here.

[GingerMidget]

You're still here? If a thread doesn't interest you, why do you keep coming back? :facepalm:

[Number One]

The thread doesn't interest me but pushing your buttons does...and you keep responding so it's good times!

You aren't the first noob girly poser to come on here talking about 'red mist' when riding around town on someone else's bike while admitting you perhaps shouldn't ride like you know what you are doing when you don't. It's kinda cute in a painful and slightly embarrassing way.

Just keep in mind you don't prove anything by mouthing off about your abilities on an Internet site also your splitting on the gorge is actually quite bloody dodgy and definitely unskilled. Have you taken some rider lessons yet?

Roadsafe is a good rider training school. Temple ton will sort you out in no time so you are ready for the 150.

Good you've been clear about your plans too, now anyone with a bike bigger than 150 will know you are just a tyre kicker wannabe who may actually never get a bike ;)

[GingerMidget]

This isn't too big an issue really. I have had Shoei, shark and Arais all fine. Think it's only a problem if you have Ray Charles-esq or aviators or Jackie O styles :)

Think I might've spotted you on the scooter splitting down gorge, thanks for moving over for me and just be ware that you don't have the noise or road presence as on a bike (lower and quieter) so have your spidey senses switched to high power always! People drive like twits on the gorge, changing lanes in a second without warning. Not such an issue for people on loud obnoxious bikes like mine...my Rocco tends to part the traffic like ole what's his name in the Bible did to the sea.

Enjoy these first steps it's like a revelation eh :sunny:

Just remembered this post, When I rode down the gorge, it was saturday afternoon, and minimal traffic. Had T on the ducati behind, and A on the bandit ahead. I saved the splitting for through town. It was still stupid though, and I won't be doing it again. It felt very wrong.

Once I've got my bike, I'm going to take on every available training course I can. Sure it won't save me from other people, but I can help lower the risk by riding safer.

[ducatilover]

You must be easily amused ... men love that in a woman ... :shifty:
I won't tell you what I like in a woman then...



The R15 are a very cool bike, I'd buy one if I wasn't mad and wanting a tiny Honda 125 twin...:facepalm:
Go well for what they are too and look tits!

[GingerMidget]

I won't tell you what I like in a woman then...



The R15 are a very cool bike, I'd buy one if I wasn't mad and wanting a tiny Honda 125 twin...:facepalm:
Go well for what they are too and look tits!

Hahaha the alternative is the baby honda! But I really want the yamaha, cos I fell in love with them a while back. Although there is a honda out at motomart, just its a shame i don't like them. It does fit the criteria of being small, and being a honda though.

[ducatilover]

Hahaha the alternative is the baby honda! But I really want the yamaha, cos I fell in love with them a while back. Although there is a honda out at motomart, just its a shame i don't like them. It does fit the criteria of being small, and being a honda though.
The R15 is a much cooler looking bike than the CBR125 IMHO. However, I imagine both perform similarly.
Ride everything! :Punk:

[sil3nt]

Why the hell would anyone buy an R15. You end up with a bike that is slow as hell and when you realise how boring it is you won't be able to sell it without losing fistfuls of cash.

You go from looking at decent bikes that will actually hold some value (vtr, gpx) to a bike that no one is ever going to want to buy from you when they get to look at LAMs bikes as well.

:weird:

[ducatilover]

Why the hell would anyone buy an R15. You end up with a bike that is slow as hell and when you realise how boring it is you won't be able to sell it without losing fistfuls of cash.

You go from looking at decent bikes that will actually hold some value (vtr, gpx) to a bike that no one is ever going to want to buy from you when they get to look at LAMs bikes as well.

:weird:
Bloody Kawasaki riders!

[GingerMidget]

Why the hell would anyone buy an R15. You end up with a bike that is slow as hell and when you realise how boring it is you won't be able to sell it without losing fistfuls of cash.

You go from looking at decent bikes that will actually hold some value (vtr, gpx) to a bike that no one is ever going to want to buy from you when they get to look at LAMs bikes as well.

:weird:

Lucky I'm not buying it to make other people happy then eh?

[Str8 Jacket]

Lucky I'm not buying it to make other people happy then eh?

Yeah, very lucky!

[mossy1200]

Lucky I'm not buying it to make other people happy then eh?

Is up to you but take into account 5k wil become 3.5k instantly if you buy a new one which leaves you a bit stuck with it if you plan to hp it.If you havent cash now im just assuming you plan to take a loan of some description to buy it.

[sil3nt]

Lucky I'm not buying it to make other people happy then eh?Well your going to make a dealer very happy.

[Str8 Jacket]

Well your going to make a dealer very happy.

Is she going to give him a blow job?

[sil3nt]

Is she going to give him a blow job?I couldn't possibly answer that question :blink:

If that is all it took to get a new bike I could be tempted :whistle:

[GingerMidget]

I'm not paying 5k for it thats for sure. I've spoken to someone about it today, and we can definitly get it, thats not a problem. I'm 4 payments away from being debt free, so may is when the deposit starts building again. New glasses ate all my savings :Oops:

[Drew]

The thread doesn't interest me but pushing your buttons does...and you keep responding so it's good times!

You aren't the first noob girly poser to come on here talking about 'red mist' when riding around town on someone else's bike while admitting you perhaps shouldn't ride like you know what you are doing when you don't. It's kinda cute in a painful and slightly embarrassing way.

Just keep in mind you don't prove anything by mouthing off about your abilities on an Internet site also your splitting on the gorge is actually quite bloody dodgy and definitely unskilled. Have you taken some rider lessons yet?

Roadsafe is a good rider training school. Temple ton will sort you out in no time so you are ready for the 150.

Good you've been clear about your plans too, now anyone with a bike bigger than 150 will know you are just a tyre kicker wannabe who may actually never get a bike ;)Bwahahaha, I'm quoting this bad boy as it seems to have made people uncomfortable, and they are pretending they haven't seen it.

You're welcome.

Wanders off whistling innocently.

[Number One]

If that is all it took to get a new bike I could be tempted :whistle:

Attention Dealers! Silent is offering blow jobs!

[Ender EnZed]

Is she going to give him a blow job?

There'd be a lot more bikes getting sold if that was all it took.

[caspernz]

Attention Dealers! Silent is offering blow jobs!

Phew!! I'm pleased it wasn't just me who drew that inference....:facepalm:

[Drew]

For a L2 gixxer thou, I'd think about puckering up.

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=459148259&cc=602&pid=209359749&hbc=&ct=link

Ginger you should get this hes just relisted.Do it up as you can afford to.You work at vtnz so you know how easy it is to onroad it.
All the guys you work with are mechanics and you can store it in my garage while you build up cash.
trust me its a more sound idea than loaning money for a learner bike especially when lams is october and you can resell and get a ducati 400 monster when you have the cash.

[mossy1200]

For a L2 gixxer thou, I'd think about puckering up.


Good luck with that if L2s were that price they would be sold out and dealers would all have empty nuts.

[Drew]

Good luck with that if L2s were that price they would be sold out and dealers would all have empty nuts.
You're probably right. I could probably get a CBR for a blowie, by why confirm what is thought of those owners anyway?

[mossy1200]

You're probably right. I could probably get a CBR for a blowie, by why confirm what is thought of those owners anyway?

Lippy on and your tightest shorts you could get one im sure.

[caspernz]

You're probably right. I could probably get a CBR for a blowie, by why confirm what is thought of those owners anyway?

Hang on just a sec!! I thought if you took a Honda off someone you GOT a bj instead of having to GIVE one??:laugh::laugh:

[Number One]

You're probably right. I could probably get a CBR for a blowie, by why confirm what is thought of those owners anyway?

CBR? You reckon you're that good ;)

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=459148259&cc=602&pid=209359749&hbc=&ct=link

Ginger you should get this hes just relisted.Do it up as you can afford to.You work at vtnz so you know how easy it is to onroad it.
All the guys you work with are mechanics and you can store it in my garage while you build up cash.
trust me its a more sound idea than loaning money for a learner bike especially when lams is october and you can resell and get a ducati 400 monster when you have the cash.


Bump

Drew tell midget to not get a hp on a 150 please

[GingerMidget]

When I saw it relisted, I did think of buying it next week, and putting off a payment. I have a couple of places to store it at least, and I'm sure there are plenty of people willing to help me get it back on the road. The only thing, is how much work would it really be? If I can get contact details for the guy, would anyone want to go and look at it, and tell me what deperately wants work, if it wants a new engine, and all that fun stuff

[caspernz]

In the meantime Ginger is sitting back and shaking her head...:facepalm:

[Drew]

Bump

Drew tell midget to not get a hp on a 150 please

Who would be dumb enough to listen to me? Besides the girl clearly doesn't have any clear idea of what she is going to do about getting a bike, so there's no problem.

[Drew]

CBR? You reckon you're that good ;)No way to know either way, so might as well back myself I figure.

[blackdog]

For a L2 gixxer thou, I'd think about puckering up.

Go for it mate, I know you would for a lot less.

[Drew]

Go for it mate, I know you would for a lot less.
What are you offering?

I can't for a gixxer anyway. My brother is the local Suzuki dealer, and I don't feel very welcome in Welly bikes for some reason. Never even crashed one of their bikes either.

[blackdog]

What are you offering?

I can't for a gixxer anyway. My brother is the local Suzuki dealer, and I don't feel very welcome in Welly bikes for some reason. Never even crashed one of their bikes either.

Haha. If I was gay I could do better than you dear.

[sil3nt]

When I saw it relisted, I did think of buying it next week, and putting off a payment. I have a couple of places to store it at least, and I'm sure there are plenty of people willing to help me get it back on the road. The only thing, is how much work would it really be? If I can get contact details for the guy, would anyone want to go and look at it, and tell me what deperately wants work, if it wants a new engine, and all that fun stuffI would imagine parts are a bitch to find unless they are shard with other Kawasakis.

[Number One]

Look at all you bitches watching this thread

[mossy1200]

When I saw it relisted, I did think of buying it next week, and putting off a payment. I have a couple of places to store it at least, and I'm sure there are plenty of people willing to help me get it back on the road. The only thing, is how much work would it really be? If I can get contact details for the guy, would anyone want to go and look at it, and tell me what deperately wants work, if it wants a new engine, and all that fun stuff

I cant imagine its going to be that bad i think theres only 3 moving parts in that motor maybe 4.
pull the motor out and give it to the guys at your work to freshen up for payment in beer and parts.
Bargin hunt some new tyres.Little bit of effort and time and it should be a smart bike that will sell for what it owes you or more when you need to upgrade
.With a rego and warrent Its a easy 1300-1500 sell.
You can build it up as your wallet dictates interest free with no pressure if important bills come up.

[GingerMidget]

I would imagine parts are a bitch to find unless they are shard with other Kawasakis.

It mentions in the auction sharing the same engine as something else, but thats something else I've never heard of. Not that its hard, but I have very little knowledge of bike engines, so I'm doubting buying a broken one is a good idea.

[blackdog]

I really want naked.

Naked isn't always better. Some times it's nice to ride something that's a bit tarted up.

[sil3nt]

It mentions in the auction sharing the same engine as something else, but thats something else I've never heard of. Not that its hard, but I have very little knowledge of bike engines, so I'm doubting buying a broken one is a good idea.http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/6250-Crasherfromwayback Has had two apparently. Isn't he the dealer you spoke to? Perhaps ask him about the bike.

[Drew]

Look at all you bitches watching this threadSo, we've established interest. Now, if only there was something that could be done to provide the interested with entertainment.

[Madness]

So, we've established interest. Now, if only there was something that could be done to provide the interested with entertainment.

The lesbians are in the other thread, over there.

[ducatilover]

If that is all it took to get a new bike I could be tempted :whistle:
:blink:

I would imagine parts are a bitch to find unless they are shard with other Kawasakis.

Not too bad for parts. But any jap bike of that age is getting harder to find parts in NZ for.
None of the retards at the local dealers have a clue what a ZZR600 is :facepalm: it was a massively popular bike when new.

eBay will help :Punk:

[GingerMidget]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/6250-Crasherfromwayback Has had two apparently. Isn't he the dealer you spoke to? Perhaps ask him about the bike.

I have talked to him a bit, but he's not the one I saw today. I'll talk to Gerry once I get to work in the morning. Jeeze, first day back after 5 days off, it's gonna be a hard morning thats for sure!

[ducatilover]

So, we've established interest. Now, if only there was something that could be done to provide the interested with entertainment.
Pucker up.

[Nasty]

So, we've established interest. Now, if only there was something that could be done to provide the interested with entertainment.

Please do .. I am waiting :)

Not as such with baited breath .. .maybe for the next bike slide down the gorge from another inexperienced ride maybe :)

[White trash]

Naked isn't always better. Some times it's nice to ride something that's a bit tarted up.

Depends. Dita von Teese can get away with naked quite easily whereas myself, as we well know, am far more suited to at least a sports bra and cowboy boots.

[blackdog]

What has been seen can not be unseen. Burned forever into my mind's eye fuck it.

[Drew]

Momentary lapse into reason here. How about go riding with the "Wellington Riders" group if you'd consider a damaged bike? That bunch of muppets write one off every fuckin week!

[blackdog]

Momentary lapse into reason here. How about go riding with the "Wellington Riders" group if you'd consider a damaged bike? That bunch of muppets write one off every fuckin week!

All we need now is for someone to mention the Fuhrer then the thread is complete.

[mossy1200]

Please do .. I am waiting :)

Not as such with baited breath .. .maybe for the next bike slide down the gorge from another inexperienced ride maybe :)




My current cat has no fetishes to share but the previous liked my t shirt armpits and wifes knickers to the point you needed to wrestle them off her.

Wait that sounds bad.I mean wrestle knickers off the cat not me wrestle them off wife.
No wait.... Ohh whatever... I just wrestle to get my wifes knickers off.


Im opting out of entertaining it got me saying silly things that I regret

[Ronin]

All we need now is for someone to mention the Fuhrer then the thread is complete.

Would that be the fuhrer who I reckon looks like a really butch bottom?

[Drew]

All we need now is for someone to mention the Fuhrer then the thread is complete.You talking about that self important fucktard, that felt he needed to pass the entire group behind Malcolm's funeral car, Stefan (Ghost rider) Turner?

[GingerMidget]

Momentary lapse into reason here. How about go riding with the "Wellington Riders" group if you'd consider a damaged bike? That bunch of muppets write one off every fuckin week!

There are some in there I'd happily ride with, and have been pillion with a couple, but some of them, well you already said it for me. I'm not naming anyone, but I know who I'd trust already.

[White trash]

Wait....what?

[Ronin]

What this thread needs is:

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[GingerMidget]

You talking about that self important fucktard, that felt he needed to pass the entire group behind Malcolm's funeral car, Stefan (Ghost rider) Turner?

Not giving him reason, but he did have a camera mounted recording the procession. It was a great day, with very little silliness. Not counting the cages trying to push in to the convoy.

[Number One]

You talking about that self important fucktard, that felt he needed to pass the entire group behind Malcolm's funeral car, Stefan (Ghost rider) Turner?

Thank goodness someone else finally said that out loud...FFS poor form and poorly done too!

[Ronin]

Not giving him reason, but he did have a camera mounted recording the procession. It was a great day, with very little silliness. Not counting the cages trying to push in to the convoy.

See the light chick. It doesn't shine from his arse.

[Drew]

Thank goodness someone else finally said that out loud...FFS poor form and poorly done too!

What were we talking about?

[Nasty]

There are some in there I'd happily ride with, and have been pillion with a couple, but some of them, well you already said it for me. I'm not naming anyone, but I know who I'd trust already.


Not giving him reason, but he did have a camera mounted recording the procession. It was a great day, with very little silliness. Not counting the cages trying to push in to the convoy.


Glad that you have found people you are happy to ride with ,.... it is important to know that you are around those who ride safely ...

Although ... I would not have called going to a funeral a great day ... it was a lovely service followed by a fairly well organised ride ... apart from the one car which the driver was frustrated and probably did not see the herse and the dick head rider that went up the outside of everyone else.

[Foxzee]

Not giving him reason, but he did have a camera mounted recording the procession. It was a great day, with very little silliness. Not counting the cages trying to push in to the convoy.

WTF...A great day!...with very little silliness...it wasn't a great day and there should have been no fuckin silliness at all...RESPECT is what there should have been!

[Number One]

Not giving him reason, but he did have a camera mounted recording the procession. It was a great day, with very little silliness. Not counting the cages trying to push in to the convoy.

Now see that makes some sense to me however...

Firstly he merged into a tight space behind a hearse and a butt load of riders. Judging by the reactions of the guys he pushed in front of and the fact that I was only 6 bikes back, it was very clear to me that she really shouldn't have bothered to do that and perhaps instead should have just overtaken the whole lot of us thus actually filming Malcolms boys leading their dad on his final ride.

Secondly, there was a shite load of video photage. The stuff I watched of those that would have been the one taken by him seems to just show him going for a ride and then ending up behind a hearse. It doesn't show the fact that there were well in excess of bikes 70 bikes and that he pushed 'across the front of them' all to fit into a space between a hearse that was following another set of riders closely in a compacted group. So unnecessary and well, stupid

Seriously what a fucktard.

[GingerMidget]

Hrmm poorly worded. It was a wonderful show of respect from the huge amount of people that turned out, and the weather really turned it on for him. Thats what I meant.

[Number One]

Actually you know what....


Nah bugger it, this shit is worthy of it's own thread!

[Eyegasm]

Momentary lapse into reason here. How about go riding with the "Wellington Riders" group if you'd consider a damaged bike? That bunch of muppets write one off every fuckin week!

Hahahahaaaaaa, Wellington fucken Riders... Name needs to change to Wellington Crashers!!!


All we need now is for someone to mention the Fuhrer then the thread is complete.

Pretty sure Fucktard, cocksucker, wanker, dipshit, homo, have all been said.


If you have a look at his licence plate, just above RIDR it has a sticker that reads "GHOST"

I want to get one made that says "WHALE" and then put it on top of the ghost part!!!!:shifty::laugh:

[sinfull]

well in excess of 70 bikes .
And a token Harley rider !

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hahahahaaaaaa, Wellington fucken Riders... Name needs to change to Wellington Crashers!!!


:

Hell no. Might think I'm involved!

[Drew]

Hell no. Might think I'm involved!

You were, but got kicked out on reputation alone. That makes you the coolest Wellington homos member ever!

[Crasherfromwayback]

You were, but got kicked out on reputation alone. That makes you the coolest Wellington homos member ever!

What reputation? A Crasher? Sounds like I should be their Pres!

[Drew]

What reputation?

One should never know their own reputation. They might start trying to live up to it, and make a cock of themselves.

[Crasherfromwayback]

and make a cock of themselves.

I do that all the time Mate!

[Drew]

I do that all the time Mate!

Me too, it's a reputation I live up to without even thinking about it.

[joan of arc]

hey Gingermidget

I am with you. Naked is a good thing! Have been riding a 2007 VTR for the last couple of years and love it. Easy to ride, wind whistles through it rather than catching the fairings and the upright posture suits me just fine. Bike does 130 kph without much effort so passing traffic (which of course is the only time that I do that speed!) is not so complicated. And she has caused no grief. A few grazes now, as she has coped with an idiot for a rider who has dropped her a couple of times but no significant damage despite that. Would have cost a fortune getting the fairings repainted and repaired. And I can pick her up when she has hit the road as she is light. Look no further!

[GingerMidget]

Cheers for that :)

I've taken a step back at the moment as I've managed to injure my shoudler being a clumsy twat, so even the scooter is too much like hard work at the moment :( though it being my left shoulder and borrowing dads car makes life easier! Only time I like an auto :laugh:

Plus the wind round my place lately has been horrible, so now isn't the best time to be on a bike. At least not until I get a bit more practise with this coping with wind thing

[joan of arc]

Sorry to hear about your shoulder.

The wind is just an experience thing. I live in the Manawatu and so if I don't ride in the wind then I don't ride! Initially scared the shit of me and I wouldn't (and still don't) ride on days when it is really rocketing. It is not fun on a light bike. But through no conscious effort have found that I can now cope with it. Recognised it the day I found that I was riding on an angle (leaning into the wind) despite heading in a straight line! Hadn't done it deliberately, the unconscious and the body had simply sorted it for me

all the best

[GingerMidget]

Lots of fun this week.

Sorted the bike situation... Eagerly awaiting the Megelli now

[sil3nt]

Lots of fun this week.

Sorted the bike situation... Eagerly awaiting the Megelli now260587

One of these? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e674flryxBg

[GingerMidget]

That indeed. But mines black with a red frame. It looks quite special :D

[willytheekid]

260587

One of these? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e674flryxBg

Yeah...I was concerned to.


........It looks quite special :D

as long as your happy GM :yes: (and looking good?)
...but...arn't you concerned by the numerous reports of poor quality etc?, and how much is it costing (if you don't mind me asking, Not trying to stir or anything GM, just concerned about your choice of ride-each to their own an all that...but I would hate to read that it fell of the side stand and fell to peices etc..no joke!..the plastics are very fragile...as is the whole bike frankly)

[GingerMidget]

Please refrain from calling my first real bike a pile of cheap. Yes I know exactly what I'm getting, and what I'm doing is better organised than it looks. Thanks for the concern anyway. The stand issue has been addressed, and I've got a relatively secure location for parking, god forbid someone think its better than it really is and pinches it.

[mossy1200]

Yeah...I was concerned to.



as long as your happy GM :yes: (and looking good?)
...but...arn't you concerned by the numerous reports of poor quality etc?, and how much is it costing (if you don't mind me asking, Not trying to stir or anything GM, just concerned about your choice of ride-each to their own an all that...but I would hate to read that it fell of the side stand and fell to peices etc..no joke!..the plastics are very fragile...as is the whole bike frankly)

Im not sure idd trust the you tube report alot.For guys that are running it through twisty roads on camera they arnt to skilled in transfering weight and body position.seems they were trying to get the stand down just to prove a point to me.Quality of build changes cost of purchace.Im sure the bike would be good value compaired to some of the second hand 250s on the NZ market.At the end of the day droping a bike damages fairings of any type and if its near new and insured fairings get replaced rather than repaired.It would be interesting to see what parts are worth.Its possible parts could be half the price of a ninja 250 for plastics.

[ducatilover]

When you're done with it, pass it on to me and I'll drop an XR600 motor in it and turn it in to a tank slapping beast and crash it.

[Newbi]

That indeed. But mines black with a red frame. It looks quite special :D

Oh awesome the black with red frame is my favourite of the 2.:love: You are gonna look awesome on that thing.:yes: You go girl:Punk::Punk::Punk:

[GingerMidget]

I'm gonna take a camera with me, so I can get some photos! I'm still rather excited. I shall take it to work friday morning, and watch them all pack themselves when I ride it through the lanes on the way home. Or fall about laughing as I stall to buggery while I get used to it...

I have already planned to take it to the hutt to see my dad as soon as I get it. He's been making bike noises for a while now, and I really want him to get one too. Mum would flip out over it of course, but its something we can do together.

[jrandom]

:facepalm:

[sil3nt]

:facepalm:Pretty much my thoughts. But shes happy and i'm not going to rain on her parade. Speaking of rain you might want to keep the bike out of it :shifty:

[Newbi]

I'm gonna take a camera with me, so I can get some photos! I'm still rather excited. I shall take it to work friday morning, and watch them all pack themselves when I ride it through the lanes on the way home. Or fall about laughing as I stall to buggery while I get used to it...

I have already planned to take it to the hutt to see my dad as soon as I get it. He's been making bike noises for a while now, and I really want him to get one too. Mum would flip out over it of course, but its something we can do together.

Awesome, definately post pics on ya profile, can't wait to see it.:love:

[GingerMidget]

I have a garage to keep it out of the rain. Its just a pain in the bum getting in and out at times.

[Newbi]

I have a garage to keep it out of the rain. Its just a pain in the bum getting in and out at times.

That's great, don't want ya new baby left out in the weather:laugh:

[willytheekid]

Please refrain from calling my first real bike a pile of cheap. Yes I know exactly what I'm getting, and what I'm doing is better organised than it looks. Thanks for the concern anyway. The stand issue has been addressed, and I've got a relatively secure location for parking, god forbid someone think its better than it really is and pinches it.

As I clearly stated, not trying to call your choice of ride anything!...just offering 30 yrs of riding & mechanical experiance to a newbie.
But at the end of the day it is your choice, and I truly DO hope the purchase makes you happy and I am proven wrong in regards to build quality & reliability.
(Its IS a very VERY nice looking bike:yes:...and being a single cylinder should have some nice character to it)

All the best GM :love:...I honestly do hope this bike proves me wrong and offers you many years of fun and safe riding :niceone:



Im not sure idd trust the you tube report alot.For guys that are running it through twisty roads on camera they arnt to skilled in transfering weight and body position.seems they were trying to get the stand down just to prove a point to me.Quality of build changes cost of purchace.Im sure the bike would be good value compaired to some of the second hand 250s on the NZ market.At the end of the day droping a bike damages fairings of any type and if its near new and insured fairings get replaced rather than repaired.It would be interesting to see what parts are worth.Its possible parts could be half the price of a ninja 250 for plastics.

As I stated in my post mossy, I did researched the bike as thoroughly as possible from the "various reports" in online mags, vids and owner reviews...your an experianced rider and clearly mechanically minded, you do the research...then come back and tell me what your honest findings are. (I would like to hear from crasher, drew etc as well)
I refuse to cherry shit up just to ensure people remain happy...Im just offering the unbiased facts! (Im not trying to offend, or rain on anyones parade...and I truly do hope Im proven wrong! and the bike is as good as it looks...but the findings thus far...are not that good:no:)

A cheap bike is usually just that!...and to repair the many faults, flaws and break downs through ownership & use, can have the adverse effect of turning a cheap purchase into a money pit!...or even worst a heart breaker for the new owner.
GM seems like a very nice young lady, and I would absolutey hate to read on here that her new bike, due to mechanical failure, or poor design, was constantly costing her money...or even worse, she was hurt due too these factors.
KB is about offerring advice and support to new riders...I have tried to do both, honestly and in good faith.

Always good to hear from ya Mossy...ride safe mate:love:

[ducatilover]

I think the parts will be very well priced.
When these are a bit more common, I'm going to snaffle the tail unit from one for another bike build. Unless I could wrap those tasty fairings around something...:innocent:

[GingerMidget]

Well, due to me still being sick, I've arranged for it to be delivered to my place rather than risk riding it home. So back to bed it is. Another day off work too. What a day. :facepalm: