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Mystic13
9th May 2012, 11:01
I'm sure you all have your favorite sites to check into on the web on a daily basis.


One of mine is; And I just discovered it's a local site by Chris Hunter north of Auckland.

www.bikeexif.com

Just a stunner of a site. Almost daily top class pics and stories. Today a Crosby bike has come up.


Another is

www.thekneeslider.com

not daily but still interesting.



So what other gems of sites have you folks found that are worth wandering over to.

Gremlin
9th May 2012, 11:57
www.advrider.com of course! :Punk:

willytheekid
9th May 2012, 13:32
I like where this thread is going...:niceone:

http://throttleyard.com/

Mystic13
9th May 2012, 15:12
I like where this thread is going...:niceone:

http://throttleyard.com/

Gee pretty good site. Added to my list. Thanks. A lot of the older stuff isn't me but we'll see how it tracks.

Mystic13
9th May 2012, 15:16
www.advrider.com of course! :Punk:


Forgot about that one. Was in at cyclespot the other day and commented on the height of the 1200 adventure bike. They told me it's a lot shorter on the seat than you think. So I decided to give it a go and blow me down I could get both feet down on the ground. It would be no higher than a F800ST. No where near the BMW tall. Hopped off... still can't believe it's as low as it is. Still doesn't do it for me just because it's too big to take off road. 7-900 would be good and a lot lighter.

Nice bike though.

Gremlin
9th May 2012, 15:22
Stock, it's still quite a tall bike, unless they had a low seat option fitted. Then you've got it's sheer size when paddling around, or backing up etc. I'd recommend 6' plus to handle it, factoring in luggage, dodgy terrain etc. That said, if you want... go buy, who cares what anyone else thinks!

I enjoy following others down rougher stuff (not too rough tho, and hopefully no soft sand) and they're amazed the GSA is following hehe. Momentum is your friend, just don't let it bite and seek out a tree/edge of trail etc.

Mystic13
9th May 2012, 15:38
Stock, it's still quite a tall bike, unless they had a low seat option fitted. Then you've got it's sheer size when paddling around, or backing up etc. I'd recommend 6' plus to handle it, factoring in luggage, dodgy terrain etc. That said, if you want... go buy, who cares what anyone else thinks!

I enjoy following others down rougher stuff (not too rough tho, and hopefully no soft sand) and they're amazed the GSA is following hehe. Momentum is your friend, just don't let it bite and seek out a tree/edge of trail etc.

My last adventure bike was the DRZ400 and before that the 250. They get you through places that bigger bikes only dream of. And they get me into places that I struggle for ability. But all part of the fun. A 600 motor with the 400 weight would be good.

HenryDorsetCase
10th May 2012, 10:42
http://goodsparkgarage.com/

worth a look

also

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/

BAD DAD
11th May 2012, 08:49
Bikexif is one I get daily. One of my favorites is Pipeburn. The other sites mentioned above were revelations to me so thanks for that. I also occasionally check out Barnstormers NZ for a vintage fix, and Greasemonkeys NZ for custom/bobber vibe.

rustyrobot
11th May 2012, 08:58
Great idea for a thread!

Read most of the above and also follow these sites (in google reader):

http://www.visordown.com/news/rss.asp
UK based moto-news and reviews

http://www.twowheelsblog.com/
Mostly racing stuff

http://themotolady.com/
Funky moto-lady in SF and her friends, + building a nice custom Monster.

http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/
Self-explanatory, and lots of cafe women pics

http://vanishingpointbikes.wordpress.com/
Less regular but great photographs

HenryDorsetCase
11th May 2012, 10:07
http://www.classicsportbikesforsale.com/1976-honda-cb400-four/

not relevant to NZ but he does point to some gems

rustyrobot
11th May 2012, 10:17
also

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/

Only thing with HFL is that you have to be a paid subscriber to see most of their content. Not that it's hugely expensive.

raziel1983
11th May 2012, 14:46
http://ashonbikes.com/ Oh and this one on occasion http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ :shifty:

Mystic13
12th May 2012, 07:02
Great idea for a thread!

Read most of the above and also follow these sites (in google reader):


http://themotolady.com/
Funky moto-lady in SF and her friends, + building a nice custom Monster.

http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/
Self-explanatory, and lots of cafe women pics

http://vanishingpointbikes.wordpress.com/
Less regular but great photographs

Love these ones. Thanks. And didn't know they existed.