Upgrade advice: Thoughts on these super sports bikes?

[EJK]

Sheesh guys, be nice. Don't you guys know how hard it is to buy a 2nd hand bike when you have $10,000+ in your pocket?

Be nice!

[The Reibz]

Sheesh guys, be nice. Don't you guys know how hard it is to buy a 2nd hand bike when you have $10,000+ in your pocket?

Be nice!

I hear your a asian bro, since when don't you have 10,000 in your back pocket?

[pratik8890]

Soooo...

Do you on a MV yet??

As I said earlier I'm in no rush so I renegotiated with the Mv Agusta guy and he has further reduced the price but I'm still thinking about it as I also have a 2009 R1 crossplane lined up for me for extra couple of grand.





Prolly stuck on the side of the road somewhere.

HAha, I'll ring you when that happens :P


Nah it's raining. Who rides or buys bikes when it's raining. Of course he could have got confused between and MV and an envy and is currently piloting an HP tablet.....nah he'd probably have crashed the tablet by now :lol:

I rode my X bike to Straford and back to New Plymouth for 2 years straight( 100 kms from my house to Stafford and back 5 days a week ) in storms , black ice, heavy rains, and wind blowing at 100+ kph but still made it through each time so I'm used to riding in heavy rains etc. And you know it yet to ask, I wonder why?

besides I even gave my full license test recently on a stormy day with heavy rain and passed.


HP Tablet? We only use IBM/Lenevo mate and I have a smartphone so no need for that for a tablet while I'm riding :bleh:


Sheesh guys, be nice. Don't you guys know how hard it is to buy a 2nd hand bike when you have $10,000+ in your pocket?

Be nice!

HAha I like your sarcasm but I havent bought a bike yet, anywho I hope you've sold your bike by now if not good luck with the sale :)


I hear your a asian bro, since when don't you have 10,000 in your back pocket?

MAn I didnt know that they do such things but I prefer my Efptos card errday.

[Tazz]

Would be interested to hear your pros and cons of the MV after taking it for a blat.
It obviously wasn't everything you dreamed of and more?
Or just not as described?

[bluninja]

I rode my X bike to Straford and back to New Plymouth for 2 years straight( 100 kms from my house to Stafford and back 5 days a week ) in storms , black ice, heavy rains, and wind blowing at 100+ kph but still made it through each time so I'm used to riding in heavy rains etc. And you know it yet to ask, I wonder why?

besides I even gave my full license test recently on a stormy day with heavy rain and passed.

Yes, but that was on a shitty everyday bike...and the only reason you were doing that was you had no car license and therefore had no choice.


HP Tablet? We only use IBM/Lenevo mate and I have a smartphone so no need for that for a tablet while I'm riding :bleh:. So you use your Thinkpad and smartphone whilst riding :msn-wink:

[pratik8890]

Yes, but that was on a shitty everyday bike...and the only reason you were doing that was you had no car license and therefore had no choice.




Well shitty bike or not? It did the job so thats all I care about. I had the car license and a car also so just dont assume about stuff that you really dont know :yawn:

[EJK]

I hear you're an Asian bro, since when don't you have 10,000 in your back pocket?

Here let me fix that for you my English native friend :msn-wink:

[The Reibz]

Here let me fix that for you my English native friend :msn-wink:

Chur bro, you guys were always better than me at school. Got a new bike yet?

[Brett]

As I said earlier I'm in no rush so I renegotiated with the Mv Agusta guy and he has further reduced the price but I'm still thinking about it as I also have a 2009 R1 crossplane lined up for me for extra couple of grand.




Mate...if the '09 R1 is in your budget, swing that way. Take one for a ride if you haven't yet - preferably with aftermarket cans. If that doesn't win your heart over the MV... then I give up, you and I are of a different ilk! IMO it is better in EVERY WAY than the MV.

[pratik8890]

Mate...if the '09 R1 is in your budget, swing that way. Take one for a ride if you haven't yet - preferably with aftermarket cans. If that doesn't win your heart over the MV... then I give up, you and I are of a different ilk! IMO it is better in EVERY WAY than the MV.



Yes That R1 is one of the top bike on my list, the other one is a Ducati 848 and one of my mate is going to check it out on this wednesday. So I hope to bite one of 'em if not I 'll just wait until something else comes up.

[vitahex]

I have no comments about other bikes, but if you are considering ducati 848 you might as well look at Daytona 675.

[pratik8890]

I have no comments about other bikes, but if you are considering ducati 848 you might as well look at Daytona 675.

Might do and I'm really fussy about the color ( i prefer em in red ) but some of the 2012 + looks not too bad either so yeah I will test ride one of em at the local motorbike shop to see how they are. Thanks for the advise.

[AllanB]

Funny thread - I have my doubts the OP will buy anything.

But it is entertaining.

[pratik8890]

Funny thread - I have my doubts the OP will buy anything.

But it is entertaining.


Hey Allan Whats OP?

[tigertim20]

Hey Allan Whats OP?

Ill give you a clue -he's talking about you.
I agree with him.

[EJK]

A thread about buying a bike.

18 pages later still no bike.

You must be a Trademe favorite. No offence but no wonder people write "no time wasters please" on their advertisement.

[nodrog]

Hey Allan Whats OP?

OP = Annoying Cunt.


I think

[AllanB]

Hey Allan Whats OP?

OP = original poster :yes:

Just get out there and buy what you like mate.

[bucket boy]

You must be a Trademe favorite. No offence but no wonder people write "no time wasters please" on their advertisement.

Exactly thats why I dont ever sell any vehicles.

[pratik8890]

A thread about buying a bike.

18 pages later still no bike.

You must be a Trademe favorite. No offence but no wonder people write "no time wasters please" on their advertisement.


Patience mate, that reminds me. Did you sell your bike yet?


Ill give you a clue -he's talking about you.
I agree with him.

It doesnt matter what I buy ( Japanese or Italian ) cos People gonna nag about it anyway so I've decided to buy something that I really like and hey its just going to be my 2nd bike upgrade so it dont matter if I end up buying the wrong one cos I can always learn from it and buy a better one next time. :)


OP = original poster :yes:

Just get out there and buy what you like mate.

I think I'm very close. That Ducati 848 ( Red ) is sold also and the R1 is kinda reserved by someone so that will be finaized on this Wednesday if not it'll be mine


OP = Annoying Cunt.


I think

That would be AC, Anyhow I get the point. Haha

[SVboy]

And in front of a monitor, a little boy waits.................

[Marmoot]

There is a black/silver MV F3 675 for just $18k.
It is worth a thought and the extra money.


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[Stirts]

so I've decided to buy something that I really like

It has taken you 18 farken pages to decide that!!! :facepalm:

[bucket boy]

It has taken you 18 farken pages to decide that!!! :facepalm:
He hasnt got it yet

[EJK]

Hey dude your dream bike 2001 MV Agusta's price has dropped to $11k. Are you gonna "seal the deal" now?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-650740680.htm

[Stirts]

Hey dude your dream bike 2001 MV Agusta's price has dropped to $11k. Are you gonna "seal the deal" now?

It will take him another 18 pages to decide.

[EJK]

I've done all the necessary digging about this model and they are one of the most reliable ones being the old school. The only problem with them was the factory suspension and that has been taken care by Robert Taylor and he's no.1 in NZ when it comes to suspesnsion so thats one thing out of my way. The other thing is the part availability and they are available throughout nz through MV Agusta Dealers ( most them are Red Baron in Auckland, Wellington and Tauranga ) so like the previous owner I would shop around to hunt for the parts my self to save money and then provide it to the mechanic at the time of servicing. There are few other things which needs changing from time to time like any other motorbike are the chain & Sprockets, a compulsory oil change ever 6000 kms and valve clearance around every 10,000 kms and most of the things can be done own you own by following the service manual or by looking up the video tutorials on MvAgusta.net and for the rest the mechanic will come handy.

The other thing i found that needs attention on this bike will be failing of rear hub but there's a permanent remedy for it, a Mv Agusta specialist in Australia makes the custom ones will last for ever than the factory ones so that'll be the first thing I'll buy once I have the bike and it cost $1000 but I'll be worth it in the long run.

one more thing is to check the the fuel filter regularly to make sure the fuel hoses in the tank are all ok and the last thing would be to ckeck the fuses and relays if spmething goes wrong with the electronics and luckily I have a Auto electrician mate who will do this for free if need be. So yeah in other words its a simple MV Agusta being one of the oldest model cos the newer ones are more complex and their parts are way too expensive

Yeah mate, have already signed up on Mv Agusta. net forum and Mv Agusta owners all over the world have supplied me with enough info in terms of maintaining the bike ( parts and servicing etc . ) Some of them are also parts manufactureres themselves based in states and Aussie so getting parts would be piece of cake and they are heavily discounted for members so that will be convenient also.

Na mate I have been analysing the bike since ages. I was a noob when I first started but now I've become a guru in theory anyway :)

I understand where youre coming from bro but this Italian bike is like a Japanese bike in disguise, trust me on that I have done heaps of research to make me say that. Even a guy like me can easily do some of the basic things ( changing oil filter, chain and sprockets etc. ) by following the manual. The only other thing that I will have to get them to do for me would be the valve clearance and checking the bearing for the rear hub and keeping them lubed etc.

I did all the research using my head and now I'm above to buy it with all of my heart and no regrets, i don't wanna be that guy who ends up buying a bike and than mourning after couple of months. I have done enough research so lets see whats destined for me in the future. Will keep you guys updated anyway or you guys will find it out anyway , i.e when I start winging about the bike on here. Haha



It will take him another 18 pages to decide.

But he's done "all the necessary digging about this model", "done plenty of research", knows how to get a European-manufacturer rear hub for $100 and even "signed up to MV forums".

He is now MV guru, I'm sure he is ready.

:eek:

[SVboy]

But he's done "all the necessary digging about this model", "done plenty of research", knows how to get a European-manufacturer rear hub for $100 and even "signed up to MV forums".

He is now MV guru, I'm sure he is ready.

:eek:

You can be quite sarky when you want to. Well done to you!

[Gremlin]

It has taken you 18 farken pages to decide that!!! :facepalm:
Increase the number of posts on a page, I'm only up to pg 14 ;)

[imdying]

Faggot... only 7 here :laugh:

[Stirts]

Increase the number of posts on a page, I'm only up to pg 14 ;)

Oh fark that, this thread is painful enough without adding scroll cramp in the mix. :pinch:

[pritch]

There must be something I need to learn, I'm on page 19. Although if anyone asked why I had persisted this far I'd be hard put to come up with an answer. :whistle:

[The Reibz]

Just get a Busa or a ZX14. Stop fucking around already eah...

[haydes55]

Just get a Busa or a ZX14. Stop fucking around already eah...




But he wants a pretty bike, so the busa is out.

I vote get a $5000 bike, get a $1500 flash suit, and spend the rest of the money on strippers.

For $12,000ish you can buy a dirt bike, a nice road bike and a ute.

[bucket boy]

Hey dude your dream bike 2001 MV Agusta's price has dropped to $11k. Are you gonna "seal the deal" now?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-650740680.htm
For 20k I would sell him my 2007 mv senna 12ooo ks on clock 6k worth of aftermarket parts.

[pratik8890]

Hey lads, Thanks for your input and funny comments so far. So I test rode three bikes yesterday. 1st Suzuki gxr600 at Paragon motorcycles in Wanganui, 2nd- Suzuki hayabusa 2nd generation at Freedom Moto and the 3rd one-Mv Agusta f4 through a private seller in Palmy also. THe first two were good bikes but none had service history but their sellers were happy to do a full service before the sale so I told them to get in touch later. After this I test rode Mv Agusta F4 and it was great. I had also requested the seller to get me a copy of service and ownership history of the bike so that was useful as it gave me an idea of the previous maintenance on the bike. After that we started negotiating and we came to a point where he offered me a selling price that I couldnt resist so I made a deal, paid him some money towards the deposit and we agrred upon me paying teh rest at the pickup. ( he wrote me an offical email from his work email outlining the agreement )


SO my plan is to go with a mate and pickup the bike on next weekend or the one after depending on the weather. Will upload few pics once I collect the bike. Ta

[bluninja]

Well congrats on the decision.

[Tazz]

Nice one dude! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Bring a video camera with you for the ride back :cool:

[bluninja]

So you going to ride it to the Wanganui races on boxing day (if it's not raining :innocent:)?

[pratik8890]

Well congrats on the decision.

Thank you v much :)


Nice one dude! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Bring a video camera with you for the ride back :cool:

Thank you, my plan is to buy a go pro hd camera but that will happen after I insure the bike.


So you going to ride it to the Wanganui races on boxing day (if it's not raining :innocent:)?

Haha rain doesnt bother me but we wont be picking up the bike until 28th of this month cos timmy is going to aucks on coming friday for next three days. Therefore it'll have to be weekend after that. But I might joing the other guys cos they taking their car and timmy is going on his bike to the wanganui races. So hopefully see you there.

[bluninja]

Haha rain doesnt bother me but we wont be picking up the bike until 28th of this month cos timmy is going to aucks on coming friday for next three days. Therefore it'll have to be weekend after that. But I might joing the other guys cos they taking their car and timmy is going on his bike to the wanganui races. So hopefully see you there.

I could take you down on the back of my bike next weekend if it helps.

[EJK]

Well done, good choice. Remember to post pics!

[pratik8890]

I could take you down on the back of my bike next weekend if it helps.
Are you serious? If so then it'll be mint. I'd really appreciate it and I'll fuel up both of our bikes for the whole journey. Please confirm this so I can arrange it with the seller? Thank you

[pratik8890]

Well done, good choice. Remember to post pics!


Thank you. Sure, will do :)

[NakiNinja]

Hey guys, Tim here...

Good on ya for buying ya bike. And also a big thanks to Kiwi Bikers for helping this fulla along the way...

Yeah sorry i couldn't make it for the ride this weekend, or the next. Wish I could come along... however I'll be taking my bike to Auckland next weekend for a wedding, then back on 23rd...

Keen for the Wanganui ride on 26th. I might have another mate lined up to along as well, we will see.
Heaps of time in the holidays though to give this puppy a ride.

txt me before xmas - 0273344485.

Tim

[pratik8890]

Hey guys, Tim here...

Good on ya for buying ya bike. And also a big thanks to Kiwi Bikers for helping this fulla along the way...

Yeah sorry i couldn't make it for the ride this weekend, or the next. Wish I could come along... however I'll be taking my bike to Auckland next weekend for a wedding, then back on 23rd...

Keen for the Wanganui ride on 26th. I might have another mate lined up to along as well, we will see.
Heaps of time in the holidays though to give this puppy a ride.

txt me before xmas - 0273344485.

Tim




Hey Tim,
so that ll be you, your mate, Mr Durrant and I riding together to wanganui races. I'm really looking forward to that day cos I've never been there before. Will ping you before xmas to arrange a time. Ta

[Marmoot]

Congrats Pratik. Good score.

[pratik8890]

Congrats Pratik. Good score.

Thank you Mate :)

[pratik8890]

Yay! so picking up my bike on this Saturday, thanks to BluNinja for giving me a lift and thanks to NakiNinja also who offered me to help earlier :)

[pratik8890]

Hey lads, So picked up the bike yesterday. A big thank you to Blu Ninja for giving me a lift to Napier and thank you to all for the support.

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[bluninja]

It was a good day. Told you not to hang about at the stops so we would miss the rain :P

Probably good to go round and check all the nuts are tight. Good way to learn about your new bike, and stops you have indicators unscrew and fall out with the vibration.

Also get your electrics checked. Looks like the alternator is fine, as all was ok after the bump start. I'd get the battery checked and also the output from the alternator if the battery is sick in case it's the charging that's broken it.

When you find the under seat tool kit, you can add the tape to it. Always good to have in case you get visor problems :rolleyes:

Lovely way to start your partnership with your MV; doing the Gentle Annie run in the sun.

[AllanB]

Check out the KB battery threads ......................

[bluninja]

Check out the KB battery threads ......................

Wow that was quick :cool: For sure ay! :rolleyes:

[BigAl]

Looks good Pratik, what'll she do?;)

[Vinz0r]

Great lookin' bike. Congratulations!

[pratik8890]

It was a good day. Told you not to hang about at the stops so we would miss the rain :P

Probably good to go round and check all the nuts are tight. Good way to learn about your new bike, and stops you have indicators unscrew and fall out with the vibration.

Also get your electrics checked. Looks like the alternator is fine, as all was ok after the bump start. I'd get the battery checked and also the output from the alternator if the battery is sick in case it's the charging that's broken it.

When you find the under seat tool kit, you can add the tape to it. Always good to have in case you get visor problems :rolleyes:

Lovely way to start your partnership with your MV; doing the Gentle Annie run in the sun.

I'm very pleased with the bike and also with doing the Gentle Annie. Really enjoyed the scenery and the ride even tho I was really tried but that quick break we had along with a good yarn was really helpful. I'm keen to ride it again to the Wanagnui Races on boxing day :)


Looks good Pratik, what'll she do?;)


Thank you your Ducati is not too bad either :)


Great lookin' bike. Congratulations!

Thank you and your champgne color zx 10r also looks very cool.

[Tazz]

Vids! Vids! haha. Looks awesome man. Enjoy!

[Dogboy900]

Very nice! I have the same leathers, got mine from WMC about 20 years ago :D

[BuzzardNZ]

Check out the KB battery threads ......................

what for, a giggle?

[imdying]

Looking good man! :Punk:

[Erelyes]

Looking good. Be gentle to her at first.... ;)


Check out the KB battery threads ......................

Would be a waste of an entirely good summer's riding, if you're referring to the Shorai thread. :yawn:

[pratik8890]

Vids! Vids! haha. Looks awesome man. Enjoy!

Hey Tazz, Im not sure if they will allow publishing videos on here unless I upload it to Youtube and share the link on here .



Very nice! I have the same leathers, got mine from WMC about 20 years ago :D

Yip they seam to be pretty durable



Looking good man! :Punk:

Thanks mate.



Just washed the bike on Sunday so here are few pics.

[ducatilover]

That is sexy.


Vids.

[pratik8890]

That is sexy.


Vids.

Here you go :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdP6X6H2168&feature=youtu.be

[SPP]

wow, nice bike! score.

[Dogboy900]

Tells me the video is private when I try to watch it :(

[pratik8890]

wow, nice bike! score.

Ta mate..


Tells me the video is private when I try to watch it :( Try again :2thumbsup

[Dogboy900]

All good now :)

That is a beautiful bike, I hope you have a lot of fun on it.

[pratik8890]

All good now :)

That is a beautiful bike, I hope you have a lot of fun on it. Yes it quite fun to ride and also comfy for those long rides. I did 450 km on it when I first picked her up from Napier to New Plymouth and done 340ish km from New Plymouth to Wanganui and back on the boxing day and it runs like a charm..

[BuzzardNZ]

Hey lads, Thanks for your input and funny comments so far. So I test rode three bikes yesterday. 1st Suzuki gxr600 at Paragon motorcycles in Wanganui, 2nd- Suzuki hayabusa 2nd generation at Freedom Moto and the 3rd one-Mv Agusta f4 through a private seller in Palmy also. THe first two were good bikes but none had service history but their sellers were happy to do a full service before the sale so I told them to get in touch later. After this I test rode Mv Agusta F4 and it was great. I had also requested the seller to get me a copy of service and ownership history of the bike so that was useful as it gave me an idea of the previous maintenance on the bike. After that we started negotiating and we came to a point where he offered me a selling price that I couldnt resist so I made a deal, paid him some money towards the deposit and we agrred upon me paying teh rest at the pickup. ( he wrote me an offical email from his work email outlining the agreement )


SO my plan is to go with a mate and pickup the bike on next weekend or the one after depending on the weather. Will upload few pics once I collect the bike. Ta

Are you going to convert it into a rickshaw ?

[James Deuce]

Are you going to convert it into a rickshaw ?
If he got two of them he could join them together and make a Jeepney. More blingy.