KBers in Ashburton? (Checking out a new girl in Ashburton)

[The End]

I'm based in Auckland and have found my future girl in Ashburton and need someone to check her out and feel her around for me.



No, it's not like that :drool:, but rather I've found a bike in Ashburton on Trademe that I am serious about getting, however being based in Auckland it's quite a trip to check it out and walk away empty handed.

Is there anyone based in Ashburton who would be willing to check out the bike for me in person? If so, send me a PM and we can sort something out. I can probably flick some cash your way for a box of beer if you're that way inclined as compensation for your time; or ya know, you do it out of love or something :lol::killingme

The things I want to know are what most people would look for when checking out a bike in person, so nothing too fancy:


Oil leaks
Fork seal condition
Chain and sprocket wear
Suspension feel
Brake discs and pads
General condition - paint and frame
A test ride if you are allowed



If all goes well, I fly down, pay the owner some cash monies and ride the bike back to Auckland. A quick estimate looks about $450 for transport down to Ashburton and ferry rides & fuel back to Auckland.

I've never ridden 1,200kms in one go before and may be biting off more than I can chew. Would this be doable over a 2 day period? Otherwise I'll look at getting the bike transported up here.

Cheers!

[AllanB]

You had me at 'check her out'

[EJK]

What's the bike? :sunny:

[AllanB]

What's the bike? :sunny:

Yeah man, if it's desirable I'll spin down and thrash it for you, I mean check it out .........

Nice straights to top it out around Ashvegas........ controlled environment and all that you understand.....

[EJK]

Yeah man, if it's desirable I'll spin down and thrash it for you, I mean check it out .........

Nice straights to top it out around Ashvegas........ controlled environment and all that you understand.....

I'm headed down southway this weekend anyways. We can have a turn <strike>gang bang</strike> inspecting the bike :innocent:

[T.W.R]

Live 10mins out of ashvagas; probably be able to findout more about the bike than you'd want to know ;)

[awayatc]

Have ridden new plymouth christchurch back to picton in one day......
doable yes....but 1200 plus ferry in one day bit much.

transport is quick cheaper and easy....
riding though is more fun

[The End]

What's the bike? :sunny:


Yeah man, if it's desirable I'll spin down and thrash it for you, I mean check it out .........

Nice straights to top it out around Ashvegas........ controlled environment and all that you understand.....

Bike is a VTR1000




Have ridden new plymouth christchurch back to picton in one day......
doable yes....but 1200 plus ferry in one day bit much.

transport is quick cheaper and easy....
riding though is more fun


The initial pricing I've seen (yet to get a proper quote) seems to be a hell of a lot more $ to have it shipped to Auckland. But that's a job for tomorrow to find out actual costs.

[russd7]

Have ridden new plymouth christchurch back to picton in one day......
doable yes....but 1200 plus ferry in one day bit much.

transport is quick cheaper and easy....
riding though is more fun

rode auckland to waimate in one day, was one of the most memorable trips i have done for all the right reasons. very doable, remember the ferry is a three hour compulsary rest stop, time ya crossing so as not to arrive in welly during rush hour.

[gjm]

Bike is a VTR1000

Nice bike for a good spin.

Plan your trip carefully. Make sure you have some 'help' along the way, just in case. Take your time. Enjoy!

[AllanB]

Private sale or Ashburton Honda?

[jellywrestler]

I'm based in Auckland and have found my future girl in Ashburton and need someone to check her out and feel her around for me.



No, it's not like that :drool:, but rather I've found a bike in Ashburton on Trademe that I am serious about getting, however being based in Auckland it's quite a trip to check it out and walk away empty handed.

Is there anyone based in Ashburton who would be willing to check out the bike for me in person? If so, send me a PM and we can sort something out. I can probably flick some cash your way for a box of beer if you're that way inclined as compensation for your time; or ya know, you do it out of love or something :lol::killingme

The things I want to know are what most people would look for when checking out a bike in person, so nothing too fancy:


Oil leaks
Fork seal condition
Chain and sprocket wear
Suspension feel
Brake discs and pads
General condition - paint and frame
A test ride if you are allowed



If all goes well, I fly down, pay the owner some cash monies and ride the bike back to Auckland. A quick estimate looks about $450 for transport down to Ashburton and ferry rides & fuel back to Auckland.

I've never ridden 1,200kms in one go before and may be biting off more than I can chew. Would this be doable over a 2 day period? Otherwise I'll look at getting the bike transported up here.

Cheers!
how can you be sure a stranger over the internaughty is better than the owner over the internaughty when looking at the bike?

[Oakie]

[SIZE=5] I've never ridden 1,200kms in one go before and may be biting off more than I can chew. Would this be doable over a 2 day period?

A guy who worked in the same company as me tried something like that. Fell asleep at the wheel 20 kms short of home and was killed. I've never done more than 427km in a day (because I've had no reason to go further) but I'd imagine 2 days at 600km each would quite do-able as long as you throw in some good breaks along the way. The only problem any sort of distance has given me to be honest is a sore arse and you do need to factor that sort of fatigue in as it can lessen your attention to what's in front of you.

[Moi]

OK, playing devil's advocate...

Why that bike when there are others for sale closer to you?

[The End]

Private sale or Ashburton Honda?

Private sale.


how can you be sure a stranger over the internaughty is better than the owner over the internaughty when looking at the bike?

I can't...but, a stranger to the transaction would presumably have less bias than the seller.


OK, playing devil's advocate...

Why that bike when there are others for sale closer to you?

Its a price that's doable, a colour I like and KMs I can tolerate.

[Grumph]

Live 10mins out of ashvagas; probably be able to findout more about the bike than you'd want to know ;)

Use this guy. Ex trade, got his head screwed on right despite the avatar. Probably knows the guys who serviced it too.

[nudemetalz]

Use this guy. Ex trade, got his head screwed on right despite the avatar. Probably knows the guys who serviced it too.

Totally agree. T.W.R. knows his stuff :)

[PistonBlown]

I've never ridden 1,200kms in one go before and may be biting off more than I can chew. Would this be doable over a 2 day period?

Cheers!

The furthest I've ridden in a single day in NZ is just under 1500km's (1491 to be precise:-)). So yes 1200km's is possible but if you've not done those sorts of distances on a bike in a day before I wouldn't recommend the first time being on an unfamiliar bike on unfamiliar roads. I'd definitely split the journey across two (or more) days - anyway if you give yourself more time it gives you a chance to pick a nice bendy route home rather than just sticking to the main roads.

[OddDuck]

The furthest I've ridden in a single day in NZ is just under 1500km's (1491 to be precise:-)). So yes 1200km's is possible but if you've not done those sorts of distances on a bike in a day before I wouldn't recommend the first time being on an unfamiliar bike on unfamiliar roads. I'd definitely split the journey across two (or more) days - anyway if you give yourself more time it gives you a chance to pick a nice bendy route home rather than just sticking to the main roads.

We're done with peak holiday season, getting to a town and scouting around for a room for a night (backpackers, pub etc) shouldn't be too hard... Or you could see who offers from here.

[Buzzlightyear]

[SIZE=5]
I've never ridden 1,200kms in one go before and may be biting off more than I can chew. Would this be doable over a 2 day period? Otherwise I'll look at getting the bike transported up here.

Cheers!

Totally doable :) I did 2200km in two days a fortnight ago and it was good fun.

Done 3 other long rides this year. All 14 hours per day but smaller distances because of windy roads, gravel and a 200km fuel tank :) I figure if you enjoy riding for an hour, more hours just = more fun.

I don't know how to post a pic sorry, but 250cc has been fine for these. I'm assuming your buying bigger than that.