So it begins. [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

Big Dave

5th November 2005, 20:42

Just posted some images from our first 2 days with 'The Tractor'.
Luving its guts!

http://www.davidcohen.co.nz
In the gallery
'And so it begins'

Karma

5th November 2005, 20:46

That there's one mighty fine bike Dave, but why the hell did you ruin it all and stick a bag on the back?!

Big Dave

5th November 2005, 20:54

That there's one mighty fine bike Dave, but why the hell did you ruin it all and stick a bag on the back?!

Camera.

I actually don't dislike it.
Naturally prefer without, but it's a dirt road, away for the weekend, 'adventure' bike, looks are a bit down the list.
I'm getting the top box and panniers too. 90 days lead time from HD so that's the interim/day ride job.

Matt Bleck

5th November 2005, 20:58

Awesome pics Dave what sorta Camera ya using?

Sketchy_Racer

5th November 2005, 20:58

thats a nice looking bike- what do they ride like?? comfortable?? powerful??

my friend is looking at a buell they look pretty stylish

cheers, Glenn

Big Dave

5th November 2005, 21:00

Awesome pics Dave what sorta Camera ya using?

chz

http://konicaminolta.com/products/consumer/digital_camera/dimage/dimage-a200

Big Dave

5th November 2005, 21:04

thats a nice looking bike- what do they ride like?? comfortable?? powerful??

my friend is looking at a buell they look pretty stylish

cheers, Glenn

Both of us think it's the most comfortable bike we've owned.
It's not killer powerful 100 ponies - but the way it uses them - the weight low down and the 3 way adjustable showa suspension front and rear and the 1200's torque make it absolutely awsome to punt through tight stuff.
Bust handling stock bike i've ridden too. (err that's 'best' - but i'll leave it)

full story is on the right hand side of my site
http://www.davidcohen.co.nz
'Hazzards of the Job'

Sketchy_Racer

5th November 2005, 21:18

awesome- will give my friend the heads up
Cheers, Glenn

Zed

5th November 2005, 22:13

Just posted some images from our first 2 days with 'The Tractor'.
Luving its guts!

http://www.davidcohen.co.nz (http://www.davidcohen.co.nz/)
In the gallery
'And so it begins'Great pics Dave, I like your new tractor! Spectacular scenery with Ak city from an entirely different angle I've ever seen, and our KB group was at Huia today...i remember that bay! Must have been an awesome ride for you today. How did your missus enjoy the pillion position?

Big Dave

5th November 2005, 22:17

How did your missus enjoy the pillion position?

She's tucked up in bed with a huge grin on her face. It's really comfortable.

Zed

5th November 2005, 22:19

She's tucked up in bed with a huge grin on her face. It's really comfortable.How many hours were u's on it for total today? Stop very often?

James Deuce

5th November 2005, 22:26

I keep twitching one hand towards my wallet every time you talk about the Tractor.

Nice photo too.

Big Dave

5th November 2005, 22:36

How many hours were u's on it for total today? Stop very often?

5-ish hours - a few stops - the Bird sanctuay for afternoon tea. Photos. 250km. Much of it just exploring South Manukau heads and all the beaches and settlements.
She likes the ride down there as much as the Coromandel. Pretty specky.

Big Dave

5th November 2005, 22:37

I keep twitching one hand towards my wallet every time you talk about the Tractor.

Nice photo too.

taa
WMCC have a demo?

Bonez

6th November 2005, 01:25

Just posted some images from our first 2 days with 'The Tractor'.
Luving its guts!

http://www.davidcohen.co.nz
In the gallery
'And so it begins'Glad you are enjoying your new stead BD. A gent at work got one a few weeks ago, traded his Ducati on it. Likes his too. Moaning about not being able to fiddle with it though.

White trash

6th November 2005, 06:57

Big Dave

6th November 2005, 09:45

Ummmmm, Dave me old china, in a few years when the novelty of owning such a strange bike, can I hava go? Please? Promise I'll be really nice to it.

I would bother AMPs but I've no intention of buying one and don't wanna waste their valuable time.

I'm gunna ask for their demo and put Stretch on it for the KR photo shoot - orange is better for publication pics - I'll give you a shout - and perhaps when the novelty wears off....it really goes just like a lightning but taller, plusher and has a few stone guards etc.

SPman

6th November 2005, 14:09

She's tucked up in bed with a huge grin on her face.

Oh yes.....?

James Deuce

6th November 2005, 17:16

taa
WMCC have a demo?

I'm too scared to ask. I think Jimmy banned me from test rides after me and Hitcher stole a Street Rod and a V-Rod.

I'm also not the quickest rider in Sport Bike land and about a month ago I got dialled in quite well and absolutely annihilated a couple of blokes on XB12Rs. Made me wonder if I would be happy with the trade off in versatility vs outright performance, but then I kinda want to keep my license and be more comfortable on a bike.

I'm so confused.

oldrider

6th November 2005, 21:53

She's tucked up in bed with a huge grin on her face. It's really comfortable.
Inconclusive statement! the bike or the bed? :eek5: Cheers John.

Big Dave

7th November 2005, 00:25

absolutely annihilated a couple of blokes on XB12Rs.

Between the corners perhaps, or they couldn't ride, or they couldn't set them up or who cares?
It only has a factory 100hp. but the speed you can comfortably carry into the corners is quite remarkable. An R6 never made me grin like this thing does - nothing has since the Thunderbird. fuck hyperspeed.

It's also about the places it will take you
http://www.davidcohen.co.nz/advent1/pages/map1.htm

Big Dave

7th November 2005, 00:26

>>Inconclusive statement! the bike or the bed? :eek5: Cheers John.<<

Moi!

kro

7th November 2005, 05:45

Nice wheels
nice website

A great read allround.

Lou Girardin

7th November 2005, 07:20

Big Dave

7th November 2005, 22:19

Don't be shy WT. You know how puppy dogging works.

Says the master of doggie style.

I wouldn't be shy WT - take it for a spin and if you like it tell people - and one day you might be talking to someone who says i want a sports bike that i can ride on a bit of dirt....endorsements sell.

Pwalo

8th November 2005, 12:12

Actually it does look a bit like a tractor, but in a brutish/purposeful sort of way. I can't make up my mind wether it's ugly or not, but I prefer it to a Multistrada.

Have you tried the dreaded commute on it yet?

Big Dave

8th November 2005, 12:19

Have you tried the dreaded commute on it yet?

Nah - my studio is in my home - it's 8 steps to work - but I have ridden at peak hour - so skinny and torquey it's a delight.

James Deuce

8th November 2005, 12:21

I prefer the Kinetic GF170 to a Multistrada. Sat on an XB12X at lunchtime. I'm too short when the bike's at rest, but that should go away when riding the thing. :blip:

Also sat on a Yamaha XT660X at lunchtime. Veeeery nice. Can see myself backing it into the hairpins on Dowse Dr. Seat's a plank though. Sat on it for two minutes and they offered me Barry's piles cushion. Naturally I turned it down.

Big Dave

8th November 2005, 12:28

Made me wonder if I would be happy with the trade off in versatility vs outright performance, .

Do what I did and just 'add' it to the collection - it's only repayments - I figure i'll just work harder.

James Deuce

8th November 2005, 12:30

Do what I did and just 'add' it to the collection - it's only repayments - I figure i'll just work harder.

Now that is a thought worthy of consideration. I wonder how much I can get for the kids?

Big Dave

8th November 2005, 12:31

Nice wheels
nice website

A great read allround.

Thank you very much.
dc

judgeshock

8th November 2005, 13:36

A nice ride Dave, something to be proud of there. :niceone:

ratusratus

17th May 2006, 09:20

Do you still feel the same way about this motor cycle?

Big Dave

17th May 2006, 09:35

No.
Since I fully sorted the front end i luff it even more - done 13,500km in the first 6 months.
Can't keep off it - easily the most fun of any motorcycle I've ever ridden.

Edbear

17th May 2006, 14:10

She's tucked up in bed with a huge grin on her face. It's really comfortable.

I think he was referring to the bike ride....:killingme

ratusratus

17th May 2006, 21:21

But as a Triumph rider do you LOVE it:spudflip:

Big Dave

17th May 2006, 22:33

But as a Triumph rider do you LOVE it:spudflip:

I need a moment to consider. will it still love me in the morning?

ratusratus

18th May 2006, 06:33

you can count the cylinders on 3 fingers
Are you coming to our mid winter thingey??
Wats up with the rats up there??
COME BACK PANTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:headbang:

Big Dave

18th May 2006, 08:54

you can count the cylinders on 3 fingers
Are you coming to our mid winter thingey??
Wats up with the rats up there??
COME BACK PANTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:headbang:

Yes - I'm innumerate.
Ed said i could bring the Buell and come as 'Press'. So yeah, on the agenda.
Nada wrong with the AKL RATS - good turnouts - around 20 starters for the last ride and Taxrat does a great job.

My personal involvement has dropped off simply because i've done it to death.
I had 5 great years of it, still participate and support - but they depart at 9.00am on a Sunday morning and I just can't be arsed with that any more.

Janet is the one who has lost all enthusiam for group rides. She's completely over of scraping up the crashed ones.