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Raven
20th November 2005, 08:52
Just thought I'd step over the pond to see what our Kiwi cousins are up to and must say I'm impressed. Great forum with so many different bikes unlike most OZ sites that tend to be very bike specific.
Been many years since I've had "L" plates, a novelty I don't think I want to get used to.
Was out of bikes for many years for no great reason that I can remember and thought what the heck and bought an xj900. Brought back so many memories that the Ha Ha got traded for the Bird and now I've got a helmet full of grey hair and a fixed grin that I hope never leaves my face.
I've been busy sending letters to Honda, Santa, The Easter Bunny etc so I can say with authority that the new Bird when it finally gets here will be the way to go.
Just returned from a 4000 k ride Bris to Sydney return with my brother on a cbx and the pick shows Oz isn't entirely a flat desert.
Seems like the cbx has drawn some interest. It's a 1000z 1979 and my brother also has an 80 model. The pipes cost him an arm and a leg but they sound great. Here's some more pics and one from my last BB ride.

Eurodave
20th November 2005, 09:06
Man, I love that CBX's aftermarket 6 into 6 pipes, they look soooo cool!!!:2thumbsup excellant!!!! If only the Benelli Sei 900 had those instead of the naff 6 into 2's. I bet it sounds cool too!!!

Unit
20th November 2005, 09:16
Welcome to the KB site, hopefully we can keep you entertained with our stories. Make sure you put NZ on your "to do" riding list, it worth it.

DMNTD
20th November 2005, 09:17
Man, I love that CBX's aftermarket 6 into 6 pipes...

Hell! Never seen before! Sweet:2thumbsup
Welcome to KB Raven,enjoy ya hear now.

Riff Raff
20th November 2005, 09:22
Welcome to KB Raven :wavey:

SPman
20th November 2005, 12:16
Man - love those pipes - a Honda six as they should be!

onearmedbandit
20th November 2005, 12:20
Welcome to the site, have to agree with the others those pipes look awesome.

By the way, your 'L' plate will disappear with the more you post.

Unit
20th November 2005, 12:26
Welcome to the site, have to agree with the others those pipes look awesome.

By the way, your 'L' plate will disappear with the more you post.
Three to go for me to become a weekend cruiser, so excuse the useless posts

zadok
20th November 2005, 12:41
Gudday Raven. Welcome to K.B :wavey:
I'm over in Sandgroper land.

Marty

MSTRS
20th November 2005, 13:34
Hello Raven. T'were one of they CBX6's at Taupo last week. A minter like in your piccys. T'wasn't your brother was it??

Hitcher
20th November 2005, 14:58
Welcome to Kiwibiker. Brisnane -- is that in Queensland?

Zed
20th November 2005, 16:47
Just thought I'd step over the pond to see what our Kiwi cousins are up to and must say I'm impressed. Great forum with so many different bikes unlike most OZ sites that tend to be very bike specific.
Hi & welcome to KiwiBiker Raven!

Nice pics too, especially like your Bluebird with that fantastic background...is that really Aussie, i thought it was all brown and desolate over there? :msn-wink:

SixPackBack
20th November 2005, 16:59
Hi Raven, good to hear you enjoy yourself. Brings back many good memories I have when living in the Gold Coast, the warmth and wide open spaces, endless roads to explore.......don't miss the militant police!

Matt Bleck
20th November 2005, 19:02
Gidday mate!

Jabez
21st November 2005, 19:12
Welcome, I remember watching CBX's race at the original Bay Park. You had to be brave pushing them, as they wobbled out of the corners.....:)