New bike!

[Bulldog]

I don't want to come across as a gloater but I'm bloody crapping my pants with excitement as I pick up my brand spanking new VTR250 today! WOOOHOO :headbang:

I've been looking at getting back into riding bikes for a while and have taken out CBR250rs and ZXRs etc. My mate and I have decided to do a tour of NZ next Jan so the only real choice was a VTR250 for comfort levels ofcourse. The CBR would have been bloody uncomfortable on a long trip like my old NSR250 :argh:

Look forward to seeing other KBers on the road and hopefully on trips. :drinkup:

[jrandom]

been looking at getting back into riding bikes for a while

so you're, like, old?

[zadok]

Nice bike. I can understand your anticipation. Don't blame you. Have fun. :ride:

[Phurrball]

They're good looking machines all right!

Enjoy!

[Storm]

Nice choice mate, enjoy it to the full :D

[outlawtorn]

well done, enjoy and have fun....

[limbimtimwim]

I don't want to come across as a gloater but I'm bloody crapping my pants with excitement as I pick up my brand spanking new VTR250 today! WOOOHOO 'Tis a fun bike.

About touring with a VTR; I got a Fox non-magnetic tank bag, I found the rear strap went through the frame easy (There is a tube under the rear of the tank, take off the seat and have a look) and the front straps went quite well through the front bit of trellis. I found if I put something soft on the top of the bag I could lie down on it and ride for hours with no comfort problems. I recall it being the second cheapest bag in the shop and the largest.

I was wearing a backpack for a day or two, but that killed me. I tie the straps very firmly through the two hooks on the back on the frame, and strap the waist strap under the seat squishing the strap between the frame and the seat.

I may invest in proper set of panniers one day, but I am cheap bastard at times and this setup worked very well.

Of course it looked stupid, but I am not one for glamour..

[outlawtorn]

...Of course it looked stupid, but I am not one for glamour..
Doesn't matter, as long as it is safe AND comfortable.....

[DemonWolf]

Excellent.. post some pic's of your brand spanking new bike!

Remember to care for her!

[skelstar]

Of course it looked stupid, but I am not one for glamour..
Or shaving apparently :).

[Smorg]

so you're, like, old?

Ya durr like i was going to get my hair done today but like ewwww there was like this dude there who kept like checking me out. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[limbimtimwim]

Or shaving apparently :).You should see me in sequins.

[skelstar]

You should see me in sequins.
Oooo...ya know... Im not sure I should.

[limbimtimwim]

Oooo...ya know... Im not sure I should.I think you should.

[skelstar]

I think you should.
Whoa...this is obviously BEFORE you started watching too much TV.

[Bulldog]

sort of old, I'm 29. I got into bikes as a teenager although only ever progressed up to 2 stroke 250s. I stopped riding after a while and got into cages in a big way. I'm now getting back into it. :drinkup:

[Sniper]

Congrats on the new bike mate.

[Keystone19]

I don't want to come across as a gloater but I'm bloody crapping my pants with excitement as I pick up my brand spanking new VTR250 today! WOOOHOO :headbang:

I'm probably a little bias, but I'm sure you'll love it. She is a very comfortable bike to ride long distances. I picked mine up in Wanganui and rode home to Auckland the next day.

Note that she is a she, treat with love and attention and you will have no problems at all...

[inlinefour]

I don't want to come across as a gloater but I'm bloody crapping my pants with excitement as I pick up my brand spanking new VTR250 today! WOOOHOO :headbang:

I've been looking at getting back into riding bikes for a while and have taken out CBR250rs and ZXRs etc. My mate and I have decided to do a tour of NZ next Jan so the only real choice was a VTR250 for comfort levels ofcourse. The CBR would have been bloody uncomfortable on a long trip like my old NSR250 :argh:

Look forward to seeing other KBers on the road and hopefully on trips. :drinkup:

Enjoy the bike and ride safely :niceone:

[Bulldog]

Man I've been riding for about 3 or 4 hours today and already had one guy want to have a fight with me! What is it with dickheads being anti bikers.

I came to a round a bout and to the left is a semi blind corner, I turned left when out the corner of my eye I see his truck come hauling down the hill he then sat on my ass till the next set of lights where I proceded to hit the brake fairly hard. We pulled up and he just unloaded abuse at me. I was very tempted to punch on but I managed to control myself (thats a first)

the lights change and he took off before me and pretty much got along side me and ran me off the lane i was in. Needless to say not happy.

I've got his company details from the back of his flat deck so I'm going to ring them tomorrow and blow the boss up.

They're all tuff till you get off the bike.

[M1CRO]

I got into bikes as a teenager although only ever progressed up to 2 stroke 250s.

Oooooo.. Bring back the old RD250! :headbang:

[ducatilover]

Man I've been riding for about 3 or 4 hours today and already had one guy want to have a fight with me! What is it with dickheads being anti bikers.

I came to a round a bout and to the left is a semi blind corner, I turned left when out the corner of my eye I see his truck come hauling down the hill he then sat on my ass till the next set of lights where I proceded to hit the brake fairly hard. We pulled up and he just unloaded abuse at me. I was very tempted to punch on but I managed to control myself (thats a first)

the lights change and he took off before me and pretty much got along side me and ran me off the lane i was in. Needless to say not happy.

I've got his company details from the back of his flat deck so I'm going to ring them tomorrow and blow the boss up.

They're all tuff till you get off the bike.good onya mate :niceone: kill the anti-bikers, i hate them :devil2:

[SDU]

Welcome. Nice bike ya got yourself. Hope you have a blast on it. Build up with plenty off big rides to toughen yourself up & get comfy, ready for your big tour.
:drinkup:
SDU