My lifestyle change

[Finn]

Okay, this is me being serious for once.:pinch:

Having just got back into bikes after a 13 year absense, I'm freaken lovin it. My last bike was a GPZ250 so it was quite a jump to a litre bike. After reading all the reviews the CBR seemed to be the most forgiving so that's what I got. Add my dirt bike and the street magic and I'm turning into bike freak. But it doesn't stop there.

Because of the traffic, I've decided to sell my pride and joy car and get a street bike to travel to work. This is a big decision for me cause I've always been a car nut and I'm really attached to it. However, I only use it to go to and from work and on the weekend I'd rather ride than drive. I've still got an SUV that the misses uses so we'll still have a vehicle.

I normally wear a suit so I'm getting a wardrobe at work so I'll get changed there. Sorted.

Now I've looked at the BMW 1200R and KTM Super Duke but I keep coming back to the MV Agusta Brutale. There's an R version coming into the country shortly so I might get this.

Big step! Whatta yah reckon?

[DirtMad]

I'm freaken lovin it. Add my dirt bike and the street magic and I'm turning into bike freak.

I've always been a car nut and I'm really attached to it. However, I only use it to go to and from work and on the weekend I'd rather ride than drive.

Ditto, Im starting to get hooked too, and my ex-pride and joy mega pony cage is fading in appeal. Sorry, I have no opinion on which is the best daily rider... but I had to agree how its easy to get hooked! :eek:

[Sensei]

This is what ya need !

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=50906579&key=246253

[Toast]

How far's your commute Finn?

I reckon my ideal commuter would be a supermotard...would be a blast rain or shine...especially rain from what I hear :niceone:

[Finn]

This is what ya need !

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=50906579&key=246253

I did look at the Aprilia. Nice bike but it didn't give me a woody like the MV did. Have you seen or read about the new Brutale R?

[Finn]

How far's your commute Finn?

I reckon my ideal commuter would be a supermotard...would be a blast rain or shine...especially rain from what I hear :niceone:

An embarrasing 3.6 k's but from one side of the city to the other. 20+ traffic lights and queues everywhere. Sometimes it takes me 40 mins but only 10 on the bike.

[Toast]

An embarrasing 3.6 k's but from one side of the city to the other. 20+ traffic lights and queues everywhere. Sometimes it takes me 40 mins but only 10 on the bike.

Sweet dude, sounds like a motard is what ya need. Nice, skinny single cylinder (or Aprillia twin), easy to chuck around, cheap to crash...Mike at Mt Eden is pretty in to them and I'm sure he'll have a few to sell to ya...

[Fatjim]

At 3.6k I reckon the best bike would be a raleigh 20 you fat lazy bastard!:laugh:

[Krusti]

Okay, this is me being serious for once.:pinch:

Having just got back into bikes after a 13 year absense, I'm freaken lovin it. My last bike was a GPZ250 so it was quite a jump to a litre bike. After reading all the reviews the CBR seemed to be the most forgiving so that's what I got. Add my dirt bike and the street magic and I'm turning into bike freak. But it doesn't stop there.

Because of the traffic, I've decided to sell my pride and joy car and get a street bike to travel to work. This is a big decision for me cause I've always been a car nut and I'm really attached to it. However, I only use it to go to and from work and on the weekend I'd rather ride than drive. I've still got an SUV that the misses uses so we'll still have a vehicle.

I normally wear a suit so I'm getting a wardrobe at work so I'll get changed there. Sorted.

Now I've looked at the BMW 1200R and KTM Super Duke but I keep coming back to the MV Agusta Brutale. There's an R version coming into the country shortly so I might get this.

Big step! Whatta yah reckon?

Bay City at Tauranga had a run out Brutale for around 20k..just for your info...

[kickingzebra]

Supeduke is a pretty horn bike Finn!! I wouldn't look past it!!

Good on you for that call! I have done the same, had it forced on me by my Honda cage blowing a head gasket! And they call subarus unreliable!! Two honda motors melted down on me! NSR not too surprising, but a legend??

Anyway, good on mr suzuki for making such horn bikes, and pulling me out of the cage!!

Good on anyone who is two wheeler, (and sometimes one!!)

Go the superduke!! and move up north so you can enjoy the lane splitting all the way in to the city!!

[Sniper]

You have too much money :D

[RantyDave]

Because of the traffic, I've decided to sell my pride and joy car and get a street bike to travel to work.
...
Now I've looked at the BMW 1200R and KTM Super Duke but I keep coming back to the MV Agusta Brutale.
First off: for having a full license AND the $ to make proper use of it, I would like to pronounce you an official bastard. Please don't take it badly.

Other than that I see a profile of a grey faced man on a Repsol blade. Ummm, why not bike into work on that? Brutale's have, ah, brutal depreciation problems. I know this because there appear to be a number of older 750 Brutale's around $20k and not much distance. They also have fuel consumption issues but that's a different question.

You *could* get something more restrained and commutery like an SV650s or ER6. But I don't see why you're not riding in on the blade...

Dave

[Madness]

It makes me really hate the fact that I have a company car. I called in at home one day last week just before I went back to the office at the end of the day, jumped on the bike so as I could have a wee fang after work. My boss looked at me carrying my helmet and I could tell he had me sussed for taking half the day off, wish the hell I had!!

Company cages suck, like a freakin home detention bracelet.

[WINJA]

get a hayabusa finn , that way youd have a comfy bike with some street cred , and then i wouldnt hassle you so much , or get a v max , awesome timeless bike ,comfy and easy to ride in traffic

[marty]

naked sv1000.

or a tl.

but the MV is s sexy beast :)

choices choices

[cowpoos]

use the honda....most girls bike are good in the city....like scooters...ask texmo....and then go buy a suzuki or a kawasaki to ride in the weekend...a MANS bike....

[Finn]

I reckon... its not a lifestyle change you need, well you did ask

Are you still upset with me Pissypants?

[Finn]

use the honda....most girls bike are good in the city....like scooters...ask texmo....and then go buy a suzuki or a kawasaki to ride in the weekend...a MANS bike....

Read this a weep little bo peep...

Courtesy of MCN Jan 2006

'WHAT IS IT? This is the ‘R’ (racing) version of the gorgeous MV Agusta 910 Brutale. The standard Massimo Tamburini-designed 910cc Brutale is already one of the most beautiful naked bikes ever and is essentially a stripped down, shorter-stroke version of the Italian firm’s iconic F4 1000 superbike. The R is just that bit more special, with more power and mouth-watering chassis goodies.'

'Chassis Heaven'

'Most sports bikes aren’t as raw, stiff and purposeful as the Brutale R. Even a ZX-10R or a G S X -R1000 feels soft and cuddly compared to this. Stiff suspension keeps it composed when entering corners, steering like a race bike and staying rock-solid on full lean.'

'Is it still a hoolgan?'

'Although our test bike didn’t have the race exhaust fitted, like the one Finn is getting, the motor still feels fresher and more urgent. The action of twisting the throttle seems to send signals to the Brutale’s electronic black box, telling the bike to assault you at every opportunity, wheelie like a lunatic, scream blue murder through the pipes and pull arms from sockets – just imagine what it must be like with the free-flowing exhaust!'

Nighty night poos.

[justsomeguy]

Bikes are horribly addictive aren't they.

By the way, was it you I tried to follow one day down SH16? You should remember, as this was the same day the Ferrari owners club were out in force.

Is that B-pillar I see in your profile pic part of a beautiful slate grey 996?? If so, I'll second your nomination as the official bastard of KB.:first:

:done: on your achievements :clap::Punk:

[justsomeguy]

Hey Finn,

99% of us can't afford the bikes we lust after, so it's common courtesy to provide a link to some porn and some dirty pictures so we can "satisfy" ourselves.:msn-wink:

http://www.mvagustausa.com/web-mvagusta/Brutale_910R.html

MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 910R
The Brutale 910R: Captivating style, a great temperament and engine technology par excellence. But also a fanatical eye to detail and sophisticated fittings. All these qualities have long been recognized in the both the 750 and 910 Brutale.
Now just try to imagine these properties boosted by improved performance, better braking and the dynamic handling characteristics of a full race machine. This would be the 910R. It is a motorcycle for everyday use but, under the right circumstances, capable of rewarding its rider with the behavior and riding sensation that are more in line with full race machines. The MV Agusta Brutale 910R derives from the S version and keeps the same elegant lines that are so much loved by the general public. There are however several modifications that make it even more dynamic and aggressive. As far as appearances go, the R version features changes relating to the frame and mechanicals in comparison to the base model S.
It must be said that this has great style value making the machine identifiable by means of various elements like the red rocker box cover, the black forged aluminum wheels and the Brembo brakes with their distinctive radial calipers and enlarged discs.

[miSTa]

An embarrasing 3.6 k's but from one side of the city to the other. 20+ traffic lights and queues everywhere. Sometimes it takes me 40 mins but only 10 on the bike.


Mmmm, a measly 3.6km, you could walk that in less than 40mins :spudwhat:

[Finn]

Mmmm, a measly 3.6km, you could walk that in less than 40mins :spudwhat:

I could also grow my hair long, buy some sandles, stop showering, go on the benefit, become a greenpiece member and move to Coromandel but no, I think I'll stick to my original plan. Thanks anyway.

[SARGE]

ive got the MV Senna in the same box as the Brutale Finn...that would be a whoopass commuter....

[Fishy]

Yeah the MV would be a pretty cool bike, so would a motard..especially short distance like that.

Have you thought about building up your own? like a wicked streetfighter of some sort..

[Cajun]

Finn for a regular communter i would think get a bike, that is cheap on maintiance and the like, the brutal is nice bike but wouldn't it better to have your nice bike as weekend ride. and just something around down, that you can have fun on, small bikes(400cc) or something super motad are good for this, (small. narrow) so get betweeen cars, easy to park, not total worried that something is gonna, knock if over, etc etc.

Cause if you do alot of communting on your bike, you are gonna have alot of close calls with cagers.

[Lou Girardin]

The exotics sound great, but for a commuter? Why not try a Superduke or Speed Triple? (the latter is a better town bike)
I'll bet that after you've had a naked bike for a while the CBR won't get used much.

[kiwifruit]

Finn, i recon a super motard,
something super fun to ride with wheelstand everywhere power.
Im thinking a husky 610 or a cr500.
just my 0.02c man.

[skelstar]

Mate, Id hate to hear about anyone commuting on an MV A. Commute on the Honda, play on the MV.

[The_Dover]

Get a GN250, after the CBR you may find the suzuki power a little intimidating but I hear the riding position and ergonomics are perfect for old ladies commuting to their cleaning job.

[ManDownUnder]

Do it - seriously. I did that exact same thing 3 years ago and love it.

My one word of advice - don't get anything that'll depreciate to quickly. You WILL put miles on it as your daily commute... if you do the numbers it could be cheaper to buy a little rat bike for the daily commute and save the other for fun.

I've found the RF is a good crossover between the two, and being a cheap(er) bike the depreciation doesn't worry me too much. I'll hanging onto it till it dies... giving it CPR till it dies again... etc...

You get the idea.

Also - pack a spare pair of socks and daks a dn keep them at work. Nothin' worse than getting there wet, and staying that way all day (or having to go commando in suit pants...)
MDU

[Finn]

Thanks for the feeback guys. Given the dosh i've pissed down the drain on exotic cars, this excersize isn't about money. I've considered the supermotard and the KTM Super Duke but for raw, ass out fun I do dirt biking. It's not just going to be a commuter and as Lou says I may struggle getting on the CBR once I get a naked bike.

As for wheel stands, Two Wheels says it a wheelie demon.

[R1madness]

just buy it. It will make you smile every day on the way to work. Who cares if it depreciates. If you want a bike that is slow to devalue buy a classic and never ride it. boring.
Buy the MV, thrash it daily. smile at the plebs in cars as you rip past.

[WRT]

My first thought was the Touno as well, (new model but, not the older one like on Trademe) they'd be a weapon in the traffic - the only prob I have with them is that butt ugly front fairing. Looking at the commute you are doing tho, anything like that or the brutale is bordering on sacreledge. I'd second the opinion of a super motard - perfect for 20 lights in 3.5ks. Then keep the

Money not withstanding (sounds like it isnt in your case) my weapon of choice would be this (http://www.aprilia.com/models03/offroad/eng/modello.phtml?id=98).

As a point of interest tho, that Brutale 910R looks the shizzle for open road blasting, how much does one of those go for?

[MisterD]

Hey Finn, in deference to the fact that you obviously have taken your meds today, I'll even give a sensible response to your post....

Why anyone would want to keep changing gears on a city-only commute is a bit beyond me, but having made that decision I'd probably say go for summat non-descript and reliable like the stuff mbike couriers ride. However since you obviously care sooo much about the way you look what about that Triumph Scrambler?

[sAsLEX]

One important point is that even though motard are skinny they have fat arse bars so it dont reall matter how skinny the bike is as the bars are the bit you have to sneak though shit.

Also the mirrors and bars on a motard are higher than say a NC30, this puts them up around mirror height on the majority of cars again a pain in the arse , see I can duck under alot of mirrors on JAFFA's land tanks with me bars.

oh I vote duke with a full evolution akrapovic system

[Finn]

Hey Finn, in deference to the fact that you obviously have taken your meds today, I'll even give a sensible response to your post....

Why anyone would want to keep changing gears on a city-only commute is a bit beyond me, but having made that decision I'd probably say go for summat non-descript and reliable like the stuff mbike couriers ride. However since you obviously care sooo much about the way you look what about that Triumph Scrambler?

Men change gears MisterD. That's what we do.

[marty]

i think lou has picked it - speed triple. bad-boy wheelie monster street fighter from hell.

would be as far removed from the cbr as you could get. wouldn't a 910 MV be near the tambourini price?

[Finn]

Get a GN250, after the CBR you may find the suzuki power a little intimidating but I hear the riding position and ergonomics are perfect for old ladies commuting to their cleaning job.

I find it very difficult taking advice from Mr Crash Bandicoot

[Ixion]

Uh 3.6K? And 20 traffic lights?

And for this you're looking at 200kph+ bikes?

Get a 50cc scooter. Will be faster than any big bike through that lot , keep you dry, cost zip to run, no wof cheap rego.

Or, walk. I walk 3km every evening (well, most evenings). Takes 20 minutes. Or, a treadley. Should do it in 10 min max. AND you get to have fun mowing down pedestrians when you take to the footpaths.

Or, if you want the kicks of traffic light GP starts, get a looney 125 two smoker.

[Finn]

Bikes are horribly addictive aren't they.

By the way, was it you I tried to follow one day down SH16? You should remember, as this was the same day the Ferrari owners club were out in force.

Is that B-pillar I see in your profile pic part of a beautiful slate grey 996?? If so, I'll second your nomination as the official bastard of KB.:first:

:done: on your achievements :clap::Punk:

I don't think it was me. Don't remember the Ferrari's.

Yip I'm a bastard. It's a C4S with power upgrade. Feels like a Morris 1100 compared to the CBR. I'm over it.

[Fishy]

I may struggle getting on the CBR once I get a naked bike.



I'll look after it for ya mate!. I could commute on yours and leave mine for the weekends :done:

[Dazza]

You could always buy my KTM LC4E for your commuter,would be excellent to get past cars with it's Acrebis (sp) hand guards,great for car mirrors. And yes the Super Duke is a bit of a wheelie machine.

[ManDownUnder]

Or, walk...

...potty mouth...

[sAsLEX]

And for this you're looking at 200kph+ bikes?


you must have a neck like Arnie if you want to be doing 200+ on a naked bike!

[MisterD]

Men change gears MisterD. That's what we do.

Meds wearing off then?

[Ixion]

I've done 200 on a naked bike (statute of limitations has run out :Police: ), is OK, you just tuck in and keep your head down. So the top of your head is into the wind blast, not your face. No load on neck that way. Can't see where you're going , is only downside, but, hey...

[sAsLEX]

I've done 200 on a naked bike (statute of limitations has run out :Police: ), is OK, you just tuck in and keep your head down. So the top of your head is into the wind blast, not your face. No load on neck that way. Can't see where you're going , is only downside, but, hey...

more heading towards the fact that the bikes pointed out aren't really pushed as speed freak bikes more hooligan one wheel moderate pace bikes

[Ixion]

Yes, understand. I was just suggesting that nmaybe 650 or 900cc is a bit overkill to do 3.6km. Presumably, all in a 50kph area.

[Lou Girardin]

What's with all the advice to get a Motard?
10 minutes on that and he'll need a hysterectomy.
Streetfighters are mens bikes. It'll straighten him out.
He might even be able to keep up with old farts on warehouse bikes.
(no offence there beyond)

[750Y]

good on ya for diving into the bikes. they can make life really enjoyable.
the bike you want is nice too. ride what you like, especially if you can afford it. do what makes ya happy 8-)

[beyond]

What's with all the advice to get a Motard?
10 minutes on that and he'll need a hysterectomy.
Streetfighters are mens bikes. It'll straighten him out.
He might even be able to keep up with old farts on warehouse bikes.
(no offence there beyond)


No offence taken Lou :)

Hey Finn, why don't you run it? Might be quicker in the end you reckon and a pair of running shoes won't set you back as much.

[Finn]

No offence taken Lou :)

Hey Finn, why don't you run it? Might be quicker in the end you reckon and a pair of running shoes won't set you back as much.

There's just something very wrong with "running" to work. The inference that I want to get there in such a hurry might give people the wrong idea.

[Finn]

Yes, understand. I was just suggesting that nmaybe 650 or 900cc is a bit overkill to do 3.6km. Presumably, all in a 50kph area.

I am a man of extremes. Kill more than you can eat sort of thing.

[Swoop]

There's just something very wrong with "running" to work. The inference that I want to get there in such a hurry might give people the wrong idea.
There's something inherrently wrong with running. In nature the only time an animal runs is to catch something to eat or avoid being another creatures lunch...:msn-wink:

[MisterD]

There's something inherrently wrong with running. In nature the only time an animal runs is to catch something to eat or avoid being another creatures lunch...:msn-wink:

Cobblers, haven't you ever seen horses, or dogs running together just for the fun of it?

[Dazza]

I've done 200 on a naked bike (statute of limitations has run out ), is OK, you just tuck in and keep your head down. So the top of your head is into the wind blast, not your face. No load on neck that way. Can't see where you're going , is only downside, but, hey...
You must be a Pussy :devil2: (said with a thick Austrian accent),I leave my face full into the wind,may have something to do with the no neck thing though.:niceone:

[imdying]

Man of extremes eh... Streetfighter busa? Not really much time to warm up though :( Ducati Monster? Or the Aprilia Tuono would be leet. A supermotard or a twin really sounds like the best option.

[SARGE]

MV Agusta Brutale 910

With an all new 910cc engine, the MV Agusta Brutale 910 has 70.8 ft. lbs. of torque, and 136 horsepower! Visually, the 910 is similar to the 750 in terms of color schemes (except with the addition of the 910 logo on the tank), and a tachometer with a new numerical scale and Brutale Logo

The 909.1 cc engine follows the same characteristics as the 750EV, but features new updates that are similar to those on the F4 1000. The increase comes from the increase in bore and stroke (73.8mm to 76mm, and from 43.8mm to 50.1mm). Although there is an increase in capacity, there is no increase in engine size externally.


Brutale 910S Brutale 750S
Capacity 909.1cc 749.4cc
Compression Ratio 13:1 12:1
Bore and Stroke 76.0mm x 50.1mm 73.8mm x 43.8mm
Max Power 136 HP @ 11,000 rpm 127 HP @ 12,500 rpm
Max Torque 70.8 ft. lb. @ 7,900 rpm 57 ft. lb. @ 10,500 rpm
Primary Drive Ratio 50/79 47/81
Final Drive Ratio 15/43 14/41
Speed Ratio 16/34 14/31



Other additions (similar to the F4 1000S) are the adjustable footpegs, quick-release rear sprocket, and the 120/70 ZR 17 front tire. The frame is still the only four-cylinder production category to be made from chrome-molybdenum steel tubing. 50 mm Marzocchi Magnum hydraulic forks with rebound-compression in the front, and Sachs single shock absorber with rebound-compression damping and spring preload adjustment in the rear.

Two specially made six-piston (opposed) "Nissin F4" calipers for front breaking, and the Nissin F4 unit with a four-piston (opposed) caliper in the rear

[Lou Girardin]

MV Agusta Brutale 910

With an all new 910cc engine, the MV Agusta Brutale 910 has 70.8 ft. lbs. of torque, and 136 horsepower! Visually, the 910 is similar to the 750 in terms of color schemes (except with the addition of the 910 logo on the tank), and a tachometer with a new numerical scale and Brutale Logo

The 909.1 cc engine follows the same characteristics as the 750EV, but features new updates that are similar to those on the F4 1000. The increase comes from the increase in bore and stroke (73.8mm to 76mm, and from 43.8mm to 50.1mm). Although there is an increase in capacity, there is no increase in engine size externally.


Brutale 910S Brutale 750S
Capacity 909.1cc 749.4cc
Compression Ratio 13:1 12:1
Bore and Stroke 76.0mm x 50.1mm 73.8mm x 43.8mm
Max Power 136 HP @ 11,000 rpm 127 HP @ 12,500 rpm
Max Torque 70.8 ft. lb. @ 7,900 rpm 57 ft. lb. @ 10,500 rpm
Primary Drive Ratio 50/79 47/81
Final Drive Ratio 15/43 14/41
Speed Ratio 16/34 14/31



Other additions (similar to the F4 1000S) are the adjustable footpegs, quick-release rear sprocket, and the 120/70 ZR 17 front tire. The frame is still the only four-cylinder production category to be made from chrome-molybdenum steel tubing. 50 mm Marzocchi Magnum hydraulic forks with rebound-compression in the front, and Sachs single shock absorber with rebound-compression damping and spring preload adjustment in the rear.

Two specially made six-piston (opposed) "Nissin F4" calipers for front breaking, and the Nissin F4 unit with a four-piston (opposed) caliper in the rear


I love it when you talk dirty.

[Finn]

I love it when you talk dirty.

And that's the S model. The R is just filthy.

[Marmoot]

Now I've looked at the BMW 1200R and KTM Super Duke but I keep coming back to the MV Agusta Brutale. There's an R version coming into the country shortly so I might get this.

Big step! Whatta yah reckon?

Commuting??? Get a Hayabusa :love:

[Finn]

Went to see Sarge at Colemans today (don't worry Lou, your turn is tomorrow) to pick up some info on the MV. Guys, I gotta say that the GSXR 1000 K6 in one sexy beast in the flesh. If that had been around when I was looking I probably would have got one. Okay the welding looks like it was done by a pre-schooler but it's pretty damn fine.

[kickingzebra]

Finn!! If I had a C4S in my garage, the obvius commuter, next to a commisioned B king would be this MOFO BEEARTCH!!!

http://www.ncrfactory.it/default.php?t=site&pgid=40

King of the city material here!!

Bearing in mind zook zook has you, GSXR 750 with stubby muffler is the MAN!! (and ever so slightly cheaper than Macchia Nera)

[SPman]

Hmmm - the man can afford it - if he desires a Brutale R to commute to work, who are we to naysay him or suggest "sensible" alternatives - what has sensibleness got to do with it!
If we were sensible, we'd all have died of boredom by now......

Just do it!

(if he comes to a squidly end - we can all laugh at him some more.....)

[Ixion]

Oh, reason not the need
Allow not nature more than nature's need
And man's life were cheap as beast's.


Always did like that fella.

[SARGE]

Went to see Sarge at Colemans today (don't worry Lou, your turn is tomorrow) to pick up some info on the MV. .


cheating on me already????

[Finn]

cheating on me already????

Nah, I'm just flurting.

[inlinefour]

For a moment I wondered if you was coming out of the closet. Dunno about everyone else but I reckon just get exactly what you want if you can afford it. I got the DRZ for the same sort of thing with the added bonus of riding offroad. Since you have that sorted and have the cash I reckon ride the lot and then decide exactly what it is that your after.;)

[MD]

Man you're in a lucky place Finn. No matter what you pick - you win. Life's too short to drink the house wine so go top shelf. Either the MV or Superduke will make you smile every inch of the 3.6km commute. I've ridden the Duke and Speedtriple and I'd go for the Triple. Good point someone made about motards with wide bars. I thought my short spell with an America to ride to work was clever. Backfired for a commute - Bloody wide bars forced me to back off on half the lane splitting.
You're a suit too hey. Makes it hard to use the bike when you got to keep the 'work overalls' spick and span - have to pick my days to use the bike carefully.
Let us all know what you decide. Nice profile pic of the Repsol but that weird matt grey helmet visor??? how the hell do you see through that.

[kickingzebra]

Get the damn Macchia!! power to weight ratio is meeeeaaaannn!! and what is going to beat that for street cred???

[soundbeltfarm]

what do you do for a job?
i want one .
to get the coin to buy what i want.

[Finn]

what do you do for a job?
i want one .
to get the coin to buy what i want.

Trust me, you don't. I battle with corporates all day long, get screwed by "some" of the staff and basically all of my suppliers and my 1/3 unwanted shareholder (Labour) try their best to fuck me over at every opportunity.

The grass is always greener over the septic tank.

[Finn]

Nice profile pic of the Repsol but that weird matt grey helmet visor??? how the hell do you see through that.

Ask anyone that has met me. I'm a stunner. If I didn't grey out my face, I'd have all the chicks & homo's on KB PM'ing me. I have enough on my plate as it is.

[The_Dover]

I'd have all the chicks & homo's on KB PM'ing me.

Happy with just the homo's eh?

[imdying]

Must be tough as an ex WSB poster boy eh Mr Slight:cool:

[Finn]

Must be tough as an ex WSB poster boy eh Mr Slight:cool:

Mr Slight is short and dyes his hair. I am tall, dark and very handsome.

[imdying]

Sure sure, we know why that picture is greyed out :lol:

[MisterD]

Sure sure, we know why that picture is greyed out :lol:

He's wanted on at least three continents for con-artistry on a grand scale....currently hiding out in our socialist "paradise" obviously :laugh:

[MD]

If I didn't grey out my face, I'd have all the chicks & homo's on KB PM'ing me.
Ha. The jokes on you. You forgot to grey out your face in your avatar! Don't deny it's you, that's the happy face of a Honda owner. I'd recognise it anywhere.
I'd forget about upgrading the bike to pull more chicks and buy a toothbrush. Chicks dig blokes with a good dental care programme.

[slopster]

You could do 3.6km in less then 10minutes on a push bike

[SARGE]

You could do 3.6km in less then 10minutes on a push bike


please dont tell him that .. last thing i need to see on the way to work is him on a pushie wearing the spandex bike shorts...:gob: :sick:

[speedpro]

I read the start of this thread and then went to the end so please excuse me if this has already been said.

What a poser! Apart from the criminal aspects of using such a nice bike for such a mundane chore, 3.6km for God's sake. A flash scooter would be more sensible (yeah yeah I know, when did good sense come in to a motorcycle decision), something like an Italjet Dragster. Superb style, plenty fast, CHICKS DIG THEM, and Italian.

What wanker needs a bike with "more power, oversized brakes, tight racebike handling, etc etc" just to ride 3.6km in heavy city traffic.

[Finn]

I read the start of this thread and then went to the end so please excuse me if this has already been said.

What a poser! Apart from the criminal aspects of using such a nice bike for such a mundane chore, 3.6km for God's sake. A flash scooter would be more sensible (yeah yeah I know, when did good sense come in to a motorcycle decision), something like an Italjet Dragster. Superb style, plenty fast, CHICKS DIG THEM, and Italian.

What wanker needs a bike with "more power, oversized brakes, tight racebike handling, etc etc" just to ride 3.6km in heavy city traffic.

Look peasant, I'll explain it to you in simpleton terms. I no longer want to use a car to get to and from work. The traffic drives me crazy. I've always wanted a naked bike so here's my chance. I will also use this for rides when I feel like a different "ride" than the CBR.

I realise having a bit of money in this country upsets non contributing peasants like yourself and it's no wonder with your attitude that you ride a piece of shit.

[Finn]

I'd forget about upgrading the bike to pull more chicks and buy a toothbrush. Chicks dig blokes with a good dental care programme.

How many times do I have to tell you guys? They're bugs! You know, riding a bike, open face helmet...

[surfchick]

Look peasant, I'll explain it to you in simpleton terms. I no longer want to use a car to get to and from work. The traffic drives me crazy. I've always wanted a naked bike so here's my chance. I will also use this for rides when I feel like a different "ride" than the CBR.

I realise having a bit of money in this country upsets non contributing peasants like yourself and it's no wonder with your attitude that you ride a piece of shit.

i was delighted to read that the economics of choosing your bike didn't matter- you can please yourself-yay.

if it were me, i'd spend avery last dollar on a bike that oozed style-performance comparisons hardly matter when these choices are between the bikes you are looking at. please the eye i say- the bike that has nothing wasted in the design, beautiful components, no nasty plasticy bits... (i rekon the super duke has got some nasty plastic moments close up but looks great from a distance...took a ride on one last year). i think style esp important in a bike cause when we get off them we look like such hacks with all the gear...

good luck with the purchase & don't think for a minute that mosta these guys wouldn't love to be making this choice!

may i win lotto and find a way to move on from the srv<_<
may i win lotto and find a way to move on from the srv<_<
may i win lotto and find a way to move on from the srv<_<
may i win lotto and find a way to move on from the srv<_<
may i win lotto and find a way to move on from the srv<_<

[SwanTiger]

Finn, what is your opinion of Triumph Motorcycles... Speed Four?

The Speed Triple reminds me of a angry black american bitch with no voice.

Thought about a CB900 Hornet?

[chickenfunkstar]

Finn - seems like you're just looking for an excuse to buy a new bike. Who gives a rats what its going to be like for commuting? Its only 3.6km. Any bike would be faster than a car.

Buy whatever it is that suites what you really want the bike for.

[sAsLEX]

http://www.ktm.co.uk/shop/list_items.asp?id_Webshop_Categories_Groups=60&mode=
http://www.ktm.co.uk/shop/list_items.asp?id_Webshop_Categories_Groups=2021&mode=

and lou do we get this colour in NZ??

[SARGE]

Look peasant, I'll explain it to you in simpleton terms. I no longer want to use a car to get to and from work. The traffic drives me crazy. I've always wanted a naked bike so here's my chance. I will also use this for rides when I feel like a different "ride" than the CBR.

I realise having a bit of money in this country upsets non contributing peasants like yourself and it's no wonder with your attitude that you ride a piece of shit.


OUCH!!! .. DAMN!!!

[speedpro]

Look peasant, I'll explain it to you in simpleton terms. I no longer want to use a car to get to and from work. The traffic drives me crazy. I've always wanted a naked bike so here's my chance. I will also use this for rides when I feel like a different "ride" than the CBR.

I realise having a bit of money in this country upsets non contributing peasants like yourself and it's no wonder with your attitude that you ride a piece of shit.

I can sympathise with the traffic woes, it's one of the main reasons I moved out of Auckland.

Without getting into a slanging match or a "mine is bigger than yours" competition . . . ??? Ah what the hell . . I still think your choice is all about posing, or maybe I'm just too old and sensible now. If you were buying the bike for something like it's intended purpose I wouldn't have posted my first comments. You strike me as one of those yuppy wankers who buys a bike to be a "bikie" only to end up a yuppy wanker with a bike.

Also, sad to say, but at the moment and for some time I haven't had anything to ride. Except the MB/RG bucket racer which I get a real kick out of riding. Just for info - I do pay taxes.

I must be having a hard day!

[WINJA]

I can sympathise with the traffic woes, it's one of the main reasons I moved out of Auckland.

Without getting into a slanging match or a "mine is bigger than yours" competition . . . ??? Ah what the hell . . I still think your choice is all about posing, or maybe I'm just too old and sensible now. If you were buying the bike for something like it's intended purpose I wouldn't have posted my first comments. You strike me as one of those yuppy wankers who buys a bike to be a "bikie" only to end up a yuppy wanker with a bike.

Also, sad to say, but at the moment and for some time I haven't had anything to ride. Except the MB/RG bucket racer which I get a real kick out of riding. Just for info - I do pay taxes.

I must be having a hard day!
I THOUGHT YOU HAD SOME SORTA TURBO LIKE A GPZ OR SOMETHING .
DONT GET UPSET JUST CAUSE FINNS GOT SOME SPARE MONEY TO BUY TOYS ,IF PEOPLE LIKE HIM DONT BUY NEW BIKES THERE WOULD BE NO SECOND HAND ONES FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU.
IM JUST GLAD HE AINT A TOSSER WITH A MILLION DOLLAR BOAT TRYING TO BUY A BIG CHUNK OF PUBLIC WATER FRONT TO TURN INTO A PRIVATE MARINA AND DISPLACING SURFERS AND MAORIS TRYING TO SCRAPE UP A FEED , NOW THOSE BOATYS ARE WANKERS

[SPman]

Without getting into a slanging match or a "mine is bigger than yours" competition . . . ??? Ah what the hell . . I still think your choice is all about posing, or maybe I'm just too old and sensible now.......

I must be having a hard day! And whats wrong with posing - c'mon now. we all do it - or would secretly like to........
Old and sensible.....nah.....just a different outlook. Im old - never been known to be sensible........must just be a hard day......

I realise having a bit of money in this country upsets non contributing peasants like yourself...... non contributing?.....peasants?.......those are rather massive assumptions.........with no substance other than a personal criticism of a life style.............touchy! :whistle:

[sAsLEX]

non contributing?.....peasants?.......those are rather massive assumptions.........with no substance other than a personal criticism of a life style.............touchy! :whistle:

Jumping to huge conclusions then preaching them to all other members is part of the KB religion SP

[Finn]

I still think your choice is all about posing, or maybe I'm just too old and sensible now. If you were buying the bike for something like it's intended purpose I wouldn't have posted my first comments. You strike me as one of those yuppy wankers who buys a bike to be a "bikie" only to end up a yuppy wanker with a bike.


I'm not a yuppy. Yuppies don't kill people with their bare hands.

[Finn]

Finn, what is your opinion of Triumph Motorcycles... Speed Four?

The Speed Triple reminds me of a angry black american bitch with no voice.

Thought about a CB900 Hornet?

I think they are a mean looking bike, but I have trouble buying Brittish. As for the CB900, can you imagine how much ribbing I'd get if I bought another Honda?

[bladez]

I think they are a mean looking bike, but I have trouble buying Brittish. As for the CB900, can you imagine how much ribbing I'd get if I bought another Honda?
hey whats wrong with hondas :confused:
buy what ever makes ya smile and pisses ppl off the better :headbang:
nice bike finn mine if i win lotto :cry:

[Stevo]

Okay, this is me being serious for once.:pinch:
Now I've looked at the BMW 1200R and KTM Super Duke but I keep coming back to the MV Agusta Brutale. There's an R version coming into the country shortly so I might get this.

Big step! Whatta yah reckon?
Looking shmooking. Take them for a ride! I know Shadow loves his Superduke. In fact the last decent ride I did was with him (aaaaaaaaaaaaages ago). Try before you buy is all I am saying.

[Finn]

hey whats wrong with hondas :confused:


Nothing. Check my profile pic...

[Sensei]

I'm not a yuppy. Yuppies don't kill people with their bare hands.

Ya going to need that when you meet me soon !!:psst:

[Crazy Steve]

I wanna watch..

I...have...some..new..moves...you...could...use... .;)

Cra z y... S teve

[Finn]

Ya going to need that when you meet me soon !!:psst:

I don't fight anymore. The judge told me anymore manslaughter convictions and he'll put me away. I will however challenge you an arm wrestle. If you win, you get my bike. If you loose... ah hang on... that's hardly worth it. You'll have to come up with some cash.

[Crazy Steve]

Ill arm wrestle you all ni_ht lon Finn

$20 per time...winner takes all...

Crazy Steve...

[Finn]

Ill arm wrestle you all ni_ht lon Finn

$20 per time...winner takes all...

Crazy Steve...

I bet Jonah Lomu in an arm wrestle 5 years ago. Cost him his boom box. You still wanna have a go?

[SwanTiger]

I think they are a mean looking bike, but I have trouble buying Brittish. As for the CB900, can you imagine how much ribbing I'd get if I bought another Honda?

Ribbing? Fuck them.

The next Suzuki rider who gives me shit about Hyosungs is going to find a big juicey red HONDA sticker plastered on their tank with the most potent adhesive shit available.

[WINJA]

I bet Jonah Lomu in an arm wrestle 5 years ago. Cost him his boom box. You still wanna have a go?
HE WAS HOOKED UP TO A DYALYSIS MACHINE 5 YEARS AGO AND COULDNT EVEN LIFT A PLASTIC SPOON TO FEED HIMSELF

[Badcat]

I can sympathise with the traffic woes, it's one of the main reasons I moved out of Auckland.

Without getting into a slanging match or a "mine is bigger than yours" competition . . . ??? Ah what the hell . . I still think your choice is all about posing, or maybe I'm just too old and sensible now. If you were buying the bike for something like it's intended purpose I wouldn't have posted my first comments. You strike me as one of those yuppy wankers who buys a bike to be a "bikie" only to end up a yuppy wanker with a bike.

Also, sad to say, but at the moment and for some time I haven't had anything to ride. Except the MB/RG bucket racer which I get a real kick out of riding. Just for info - I do pay taxes.

I must be having a hard day!


god you're a homo speedpro.
who are you to judge?
looks to me that you are the wanker.

[Scouse]

Okay, this is me being serious for once.:pinch:

Having just got back into bikes after a 13 year absense, I'm freaken lovin it. My last bike was a GPZ250 so it was quite a jump to a litre bike. After reading all the reviews the CBR seemed to be the most forgiving so that's what I got. Add my dirt bike and the street magic and I'm turning into bike freak. But it doesn't stop there.

Because of the traffic, I've decided to sell my pride and joy car and get a street bike to travel to work. This is a big decision for me cause I've always been a car nut and I'm really attached to it. However, I only use it to go to and from work and on the weekend I'd rather ride than drive. I've still got an SUV that the misses uses so we'll still have a vehicle.

I normally wear a suit so I'm getting a wardrobe at work so I'll get changed there. Sorted.

Now I've looked at the BMW 1200R and KTM Super Duke but I keep coming back to the MV Agusta Brutale. There's an R version coming into the country shortly so I might get this.

Big step! Whatta yah reckon?SPEEDTRIPLE......!

[Scouse]

Finn, what is your opinion of Triumph Motorcycles... Speed Four?

The Speed Triple reminds me of a angry black american bitch with no voice.

Thought about a CB900 Hornet?A Hyosung GT 250R remids me of somthing my dogs do that I have to pickup with a plastic bag when I take them for walks

[SwanTiger]

A Hyosung GT 250R remids me of somthing my dogs do that I have to pickup with a plastic bag when I take them for walks

:shit:

That's it buddy, not only am I going to plaster a big juicey red HONDA sticker on your tank, I'm going to plaster a big juicey red "I LOVE MY HONDA" sticker with the most adhesive shit available! :motu:

[bladez]

buy a suzuki Finn then they carnt moan when ya say the honda is a better bike :headbang:
and i still want ya bike bloody nice blade one day i hope :ride:

[beyond]

Well, looks like ZRXER has gone and upset swanny.

Shame on you :)

Remember this swanny: any bikes a good bike if you arrive at your destination in one piece and on time.

[SPman]

Remember this swanny: any bikes a good bike if you arrive at your destination in one piece and on time.
Even an Enfield 350?????

[Ixion]

Woz wrong wiv an Enfield 350. Jolly good bikes.

[kickingzebra]

Woz wrong wiv an Enfield 350. Jolly good bikes.

Saw an ad a few years ago for some diesel powered Enfields... all the power none of the economy, or something like that, 19 horsepower of ball ripping grunt, with enough gas in it for Finn to commute for a year!! With an 18:1 compression ratio, must go fast!!!!

[mstriumph]

please dont tell him that .. last thing i need to see on the way to work is him on a pushie wearing the spandex bike shorts...:gob: :sick:

........ that's a bit harsh :eek5:

what harm ............. provided of course that aforementioned spandex is colour-coordinated with his pushie ??


and, of course, provided neither are BEIGE :sick:

[James Deuce]

Read this a weep little bo peep...

Courtesy of MCN Jan 2006

'WHAT IS IT? This is the ‘R’ (racing) version of the gorgeous MV Agusta 910 Brutale. The standard Massimo Tamburini-designed 910cc Brutale is already one of the most beautiful naked bikes ever and is essentially a stripped down, shorter-stroke version of the Italian firm’s iconic F4 1000 superbike. The R is just that bit more special, with more power and mouth-watering chassis goodies.'


Typical MCN crap. It is NOT a downstroked version of the 1000, it is a bored and stroked 750. the 1000 didn't fit in the Brutale frame.

I reckon you should go for the Brutale. Bloody good garage there Finn, and don't forget to post pictures.

[Pixie]

An embarrasing 3.6 k's but from one side of the city to the other. 20+ traffic lights and queues everywhere. Sometimes it takes me 40 mins but only 10 on the bike.
3.6 km?
WALK,ya bastard

[Finn]

3.6 km?
WALK,ya bastard

If I lived in a villiage and worked in the coal mine, I'd consider your advice.

[imdying]

I'm well pleased that it's a total prick of a job to choose! I thought, great, money no object, lets go wild on ol Finn. However, even with max dosh to drop, it's a pretty hard choice. Big ccs are a bit of a waste, and a big bike isn't the lane splitter needed for this mission. Scooters are well ghey, scratch them too. Hate to say it, still looking like a SuperMotard is still the way foward! Having said that, saw the 06 R6 and man is that tiny! Could definitely split hard out on that baby.

[sAsLEX]

scratch them too. Hate to say it, still looking like a SuperMotard is still the way foward!
obviously your not a splitter of Auck traffic but the wide bars of a motard would be a downer alot of the time, could always pop in on to one wheel to fix this though

[Lou Girardin]

You're right saslex, a good traffic bike needs collapsable mirrors to judge the width between cars, and give that great clack, clack noise as you power down the middle.

[scumdog]

And whats wrong with posing - c'mon now. we all do it - or would secretly like to........
:


Yep, I'm quite successfully posing as a wanker wannabe biker yuppie hippy type and getting away with it......:wait:

[imdying]

Wouldn't the motard bars be higher than mirrors though?

[Finn]

After the weather these last few of days I may need to re-consider. Perhaps I need a bike with a sort of cover over the top. An extra couple of wheels would be good for added traction. I have noted a drop in temperature too so some kind of heater would be nice to have. Extra luggage space for the wet weather gear and a stereo now that I think of it.

Is there such a bike out there like this?

[ManDownUnder]

After the weather these last few of days I may need to re-consider. Perhaps I need a bike with a sort of cover over the top. An extra couple of wheels would be good for added traction. I have noted a drop in temperature too so some kind of heater would be nice to have. Extra luggage space for the wet weather gear and a stereo now that I think of it.

Is there such a bike out there like this?

Hard luggage ain't the sporting look, but it pays off BIG time in the wet...

[scumdog]

After the weather these last few of days I may need to re-consider. Perhaps I need a bike with a sort of cover over the top. An extra couple of wheels would be good for added traction. I have noted a drop in temperature too so some kind of heater would be nice to have. Extra luggage space for the wet weather gear and a stereo now that I think of it.

Is there such a bike out there like this?

Yeah there is - and best of all it's made by HONDA!! TA-DA!

[Ixion]

After the weather these last few of days I may need to re-consider. Perhaps I need a bike with a sort of cover over the top. An extra couple of wheels would be good for added traction. I have noted a drop in temperature too so some kind of heater would be nice to have. Extra luggage space for the wet weather gear and a stereo now that I think of it.

Is there such a bike out there like this?

Ah, sounds like you were right to consider BMW in the first place. This model looks like exactly what you want

[Finn]

Ah, sounds like you were right to consider BMW in the first place. This model looks like exactly what you want

Overdoing a stoppie would get exciting.

[SPman]

Is there such a bike out there like this?
Its called a car, isnt it...........................
How about something built by........say.....Porsche.............

[SwanTiger]

After the weather these last few of days I may need to re-consider. Perhaps I need a bike with a sort of cover over the top. An extra couple of wheels would be good for added traction. I have noted a drop in temperature too so some kind of heater would be nice to have. Extra luggage space for the wet weather gear and a stereo now that I think of it.

Is there such a bike out there like this?

Just buy a cheap helicopter, one of those single seater things, such as the M500 or check out those two seater scorpion things you can buy from an Australia firm (Rotoway.com) they sell those for around $110,000. Probably the same price as any exotic type sports car.

Whats best, a few of those helicopters are classed as microlights, so you don't need to get a pilots license... persey.

:rolleyes: If you like, I can fly you to and from work

EDIT: $110,000 was the pricing I received about 6 months ago on request from their South Australia office. That was for the pre-assembled version, you can buy kitset versions for much cheaper. Prices are quoted on request.

Something to seriously think about, as there are a few buildings in Auckland that faciliate Helicopter pads, or alternatively you could possibly land at Mechanics bay and walk/taxi/motorcycle to work.

Nice way to spend the weekends too.

[surfchick]

I...
IM JUST GLAD HE AINT A TOSSER WITH A MILLION DOLLAR BOAT TRYING TO BUY A BIG CHUNK OF PUBLIC WATER FRONT TO TURN INTO A PRIVATE MARINA AND DISPLACING SURFERS AND MAORIS TRYING TO SCRAPE UP A FEED , NOW THOSE BOATYS ARE WANKERS

dude-dat's so true-if all the wanker boaties were into bikes instead then no-one would be dreaming dredging away our precious sand banks...:chase:

[kickingzebra]

Speaking of which, surely you surf Finn?? soul connection etc etc associated bullcrap...

[sAsLEX]

Wouldn't the motard bars be higher than mirrors though?

This is Auckland, home of wankers in 4x4s who never see anyting but tarmac

[Finn]

Speaking of which, surely you surf Finn?? soul connection etc etc associated bullcrap...

The only surfing I do is on my computer. Stick a motor on it and I might show some interest.

[sAsLEX]

The only surfing I do is on my computer. Stick a motor on it and I might show some interest.

2005 Honda PWC
Honda AquaTrax® R-12X (ARX1200T2

Honda
MODEL YEAR 2005
MODEL AquaTrax® R-12X (ARX1200T2)
M.S.R.P. $10,499.00
ENGINE Liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder with intercooled turbocharger
DISPLACEMENT 1235cc
BORE X STROKE 79.0mm x 63.0mm
COMPRESSION RATIO 8.5:1
CARBURETION PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit
IGNITION Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
TRANSMISSION Direct shaft-drive
PUMP Axial-flow single-stage 155.0mm jet pump with reverse
LUBRICATION Dry-sump

[matthewt]

Finn, email me off line (I don't check KB much anymore) and I'll give you as much info as I can about the Brutale. I had mine for 18 months and did about 20,000k on it. Commuted every day and did a few big tours on it.

Matt matthewt@nitor.co.nz

[SARGE]

congrats on buying the new AN650 Burgmann Finn... thats a great scooter...good sensible choice..

thanks for your business...

[Finn]

congrats on buying the new AN650 Burgmann Finn... thats a great scooter...good sensible choice..

thanks for your business...

And thanks for the great deal. Let me know when those pink Spidi suits arrive.

[SARGE]

And thanks for the great deal. Let me know when those pink Spidi suits arrive.


should be in Monday... i have to say that the Ugg boots are not really considered ' safety gear' however..:Oi:

[Finn]

should be in Monday... i have to say that the Ugg boots are not really considered ' safety gear' however..:Oi:

Fashion before safety Sarge.

[Brett]

I realise having a bit of money in this country upsets non contributing peasants like yourself

That is so true for NZ. tall poppy syndrome. I am yet to make my 1st million...damn sharemarket luck, property market aand useless business idea's. However I reckon those that have made good cash deserve to enjoy every cent. Buy something extravagent. Naked Ducati?

[Lou Girardin]

Tall poppy syndrome is what obnoxious celebrity's use to justify their obnoxiousness.

[SARGE]

Tall poppy syndrome is what obnoxious celebrity's use to justify their obnoxiousness.


i didnt think they needed a justification..


obnoxiousness is its own reward...

[Lou Girardin]

i didnt think they needed a justification..


obnoxiousness is its own reward...

As Aja Rock and William Murdoch have just found out.