You did what??!!??

[Colapop]

Well after only a couple of months of waiting I went to Motorad today and handed over $5400 for my new (to me) bike and Shark helmet. What's that you say? Why yes, yes it is, a RF900 - 1998, 38,000 miles, dark green, pack rack, & Micron exhaust. After extensive research (drooling) on other bikes and trying a couple of them out, I thought that a RF would suit me just fine. I'm planning on doing a bit of commuting, a bit of touring and maybe a track day once in awhile. I don't have a digital camera so you're going to have to make do with these pics for now...

I teed it all up with a little help from a few people;:love:
Jim2 - for putting me onto Motorad (I wasn't considering them because of reports of bad service - WRONG!!)
Barry, Kerry and Glen at Motorad (esp Barry) - Great service, great price and great blokes to boot.
DMNTED (formerly TL Rider) - Chris you're a cock!! Without his constant taunting, bitching and whining I may not have moved my arse as soon as I did.
MDU - Nigga thanks for the pointer about RF's they're are vastly under-rated.
Pastybee - Peter. He held my hand today and we went and had lunch in Levin (don't lie Peter you loved it!!)
And everyone else on KB who've put up with my moaning and whinging about not having a bike (cutting the Jihad Shiatzu in half would not have meant having two bikes) I'll be sending some PM's...

So, to today's ride. Just a little tickle to get me going - it's been awhile since I've had a proper roadbike (the Savage doesn't count). To get my head around sitting on a bike again I thought it might be nice to take a little ride up the coast and get the feel of riding again. I wasn't planning on any length of journey just getting out there and riding, just for a little bit. Pastybee came over to meet me at the shop I got there early and was told they had to fininsh the fork seals (the seals came late yesterday) so I'd have an hour to kill. I had some errands so borrowed a Hyosung GT250 (85 k's on the clock) and went off cruising arouns town. Got back and had a coffee while waiting for the bike and PB. PB had to get a warrant (some people... :oi-grr:) so he went off and my bike turned up gassed up and ready to go about 2 mins later. On board and ready to go. Went round the corner and got PB, gas for him and hit the road. We stopped at Paraparaumu to see how things were - and they were great!! So we kept going. It wasn't til Levin that the tummy was rumbling and we stopped for a bite at Sponge cafe - ironic really - I wasn't paying!! Bacon, eggs, hashbrowns and coffe in the sun - marvellous! Unfortunately (coz I'm a fresh newbie) we came back via the main highway, which was uneventful but nice nonetheless. Dropped off PB at Mobil J'ille and pootled along the back road to Karori...
You know how after you've been for a ride and there's a sort of contentment? Yeah, well that's what I'm feeling now. I'm off to pick up some beer and wine (for her) and I'm going to have a couple tonight just coz I feel so damn good. See you on the road sometime peoples. My first group ride will probably be 1st October KB 'rapa ride.
Cheers all,
Col

[WRT]

Congrats mate, they are a good bike. You've done well. Just need some pics now! Edit: The pics have appeared! Cheers, dont forget to update your profile too.

[Maha]

Happy for ya Col..... im sure MDU will be your new best friend.....:rolleyes:
Cool bike mate, so ya might make it up this way sometime this year huh?

[Fatjim]

About BLOODY time.

Good on ya mate, sounds like you got a pretty good deal.

Where's the picky of you're new helmet, or does it have flowers on it.

[Macktheknife]

Congratulations Colapop, sounds like you got a good one there mate, ride safe and enjoy.
I always thought the RF was a very respectable bike myself.

[Fishy]

Excellent mate! Very good choice of bike!.

[DMNTD]

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DMNTED (formerly TL Rider) - Chris you've got an enormous cock!! Without his constant taunting, bitching and whining I may not have moved my arse as soon as I did...

Hahahaha! Love ya too big fulla! :love:
Good on ya mate...as mentioned about bloody time but finally done and sorted :rockon:
Get some cruise pratice in and stay safe ya hear....want you in one piece for when I slap ya down :dodge:

[yungatart]

Sweeet - now you have to come visit!!!

[skelstar]

Great one Col. Enjoy.

[Lil_Byte]

Used to have an RF400 as one of my first bikes and loved it.

Was a great ride. Just a little small for my weight. I am sure the 900 is just as fun to ride.

Enjoy:scooter:

[Dooly]

Well done. I brought mine new in 97, best bike I've owned I reckon.
Awesome all rounder.
Only sold it due to a marital situation.

[Matt Bleck]

Congrats Colapop, the RF900 was an awesome bike for it's time and a gret allrounder!! In short, chur bro thats to much!!!

[nudemetalz]

Congratulations Col.
Good to see you back on a bike. I'm still doing work on my bike at the moment to get it all ready for summer. Hopefully I'll get my licence back then too.

Enjoy and keep it upright !!
:)

[Squeak the Rat]

Congratulations that man, I reckon those RF's are bloody good bikes. Take it easy getting back into the groove, and ENJOY! :rockon: :wari:

[Sniper]

Congrats Col, looks bloody nice.

BTW, hows the home computer?

[kickingzebra]

Woohoo!! Aight G!! Thats some wickie shit dawg!! Stoked for you!

[Drum]

Nice one Colapop! 'bout time too.

[jeremysprite]

Awesome, congrats and like the bike! At long last the wait is over...

[riffer]

Nice one Cola!

A nice bike. You paid a good price for yours.

PM me for a copy of the official Suzuki Repair Manual as a PDF. I can give you it on CD.

I have the version that's taken straight from the actual printers file, not the tatty one that's scanned from a fax.

Simon

[Colapop]

Happy for ya Col..... im sure MDU will be your new best friend.....:rolleyes:
Cool bike mate, so ya might make it up this way sometime this year huh?
Dunno about this year - she's already said "I spose we'll never see you now" DUH - yeah ...

About BLOODY time. Good on ya mate, sounds like you got a pretty good deal. Where's the picky of you're new helmet, or does it have flowers on it.
No not flowers... as below

Hahahaha! Love ya too big fulla! :love:
Good on ya mate...as mentioned about bloody time but finally done and sorted :rockon:
Get some cruise pratice in and stay safe ya hear....want you in one piece for when I slap ya down :dodge:
Only 120 miles on the first trip... I was taking it easy... as I will when I get hold of you...

Congrats Col, looks bloody nice. BTW, hows the home computer?
The Pooter is pissing me off - but then I haven't put as much effort into getting it right as I should (nothing to do with getting my bike... sounds so good out loud!!)

[The_Dover]

at least it's a suzuki ya big poof!

[Colapop]

No, you can't 'borrow' it for a test ride...

[andrea]

cheche cuz dat be a osom boike aye cuz, wen u gona kom up to auckland fur a cruz aye, but umm seriously aye nice bike, so you got pics of you guys holding hands:shifty: :drool: :wacko: :devil2: hehe

good on ya

[crazybigal]

nice one mate! hope you enjoy your RF, so under-rated!
Sold my vfr800 yesterday!!!

[Mom]

......... (nothing to do with getting my bike... sounds so good out loud!!)


Congratulations!! Are you going to sleep with your new baby tonight (like some of the Norfland crew do :blip:)

ps....hows your boy?

[Hitcher]

Well. Who'd have thunk it? Only one thing for it now -- go for a ride!

[Kendog]

Yeahhhhhhhhh, about time my friend! I take it you'll be joining us all in October and roll on Xmas up North aye.:Punk: Cool dude.

[Paul in NZ]

Ah!!! Well done.... Nice bikes - can't go wrong with that choice - bet you are stoked eh?

[knight rider]

ok dumb question time

wheres Motorad?

[Skunk]

Good on ya Col. Good choice too.

[Zed]

Well after only a couple of months of waiting I went to Motorad today and handed over $5400 for my new (to me) bike and Shark helmet. What's that you say? Why yes, yes it is, a RF900...You picked that up for a good price, and a helmet too, congrats!

I had considered buying an RF in the past but never went ahead, they have got a rather large behind havn't they! Only had positive vibes from all the riffer owners I've chatted with, so i wish you all the best with it. Nice colour scheme & pipe looks good. :yes:

[Colapop]

Andrea - don't know yet but definitely gonna happen.
Crazy BA - Sold the Viffer? Woohoo!! Party time...
Mom - Nah I'll have sex with my wife then I'll sleep with my bike!! (The boy is good - recovering slowly. A bit of pain sometimes, but got him at physio and acupunture is doing good things.
Mr Hitcher - Yes I will be.
Paul - I am!!
David Haselhoff - Motorad is on Vivian St by the intersection with Tory St.
Zed - I cannot say enough good things about Barry (formerly - dammit) of Motorad.

[MacD]

Congrats Colapop, great choice of bike! Mine is just coming up to 80K km and is still going strong. :niceone:

[gijoe1313]

Woo hooo hoooooo! Back onto two wheels of freedom! Good on ya and from the sound of the posts here - you've got a pearler mate! Ride heaps and ride safely! :scooter: :woohoo: :2thumbsup

[SuperDave]

Finally, all the best with it man. Enjoy the ride.

[andrea]

Andrea - don't know yet but definitely gonna happen.
Crazy BA - Sold the Viffer? Woohoo!! Party time...
Mom - Nah I'll have sex with my wife then I'll sleep with my bike!! (The boy is good - recovering slowly. A bit of pain sometimes, but got him at physio and acupunture is doing good things.
Mr Hitcher - Yes I will be.
Paul - I am!!
David Haselhoff - Motorad is on Vivian St by the intersection with Tory St.
Zed - I cannot say enough good things about Barry (formerly - dammit) of Motorad.
one kuesion u tolk bout da pics off u guysh holdin da hansh, or you coming up for the cruise:), umm :mellow:

[pastybee]

Well I can tell you all the smile on Cols face was wider than the crack on his arse......

Bike is in good nick and can say it has some nice speed I know i was trying to keep up.:shit: So much for just going easy aye


Great to have a new cruise buddy and look forward to the next ride,:scooter:

[Timber020]

Rf900s are great, I miss mine sometimes. They take to mods well, theres a guy I think near levin that has got some very good results from a little work on them. Enjoy!

[cowpoos]

good on ya mate....

[T.W.R]

:gob: OMG! your mobile Col :rockon: well done, good choice of mount :yes: have fun & enjoy it !

[madmal64]

Well done Col! Still miss mine sometimes. Its all been said elsewhere in this thread. A lot of bike for the buck. Enjoy it & seeya on the road sometime soon.

[Colapop]

Well I can tell you all the smile on Cols face was wider than the crack on his arse......
Bike is in good nick and can say it has some nice speed I know i was trying to keep up.:shit: So much for just going easy aye
Great to have a new cruise buddy and look forward to the next ride,:scooter:
It was that straight bit of road's fault...:o

Just got back from a quick jaunt over to Wainui. F*ck it's good to be able to saddle up and go! My bike fits me good - I like.

[jtzzr]

Nice mate very nice,choice looking lid to boot,Be SAFE on the beast!!!!

[MD]

Motorad is on Vivian St by the intersection with Tory St.
Zed - I cannot say enough good things about Barry (formerly - dammit) of Motorad.
Congrats on the bike. Agree with you on the news about Barry's departure from Motorad. That stinks. He has been nothing short of fantastic to me over many years of changing bikes. Not just his good service I'll miss. It's a friend to pop in for a chat as you pass across town. Just wont be the same that shop.

[Hitcher]

Ditto about Barry at Sawyers. Top guy, great service. Great shame.

[sels1]

Like they all said Col - "congrats" and "bout bloody time" Look forward to seeing it on 1/10.


btw anybody - Where's Barry going (and why)? Bought a bike off him once, was good to deal with.

[oldrider]

Great news Col! I don't know much about those bikes but they have always impressed me as a good value for bucks type of bike.
All the riders I have spoken to about them reckon (as they would) they are very good.
Like a pair of quality shoes never quite in fashion but never out and always comfortable and always available! "Value for money"
So I guess we will be seeing you down here soon! :done: Cheers John.

[James Deuce]

btw anybody - Where's Barry going (and why)? Bought a bike off him once, was good to deal with.

Robyn's gone too. Sawyers/Motorad are consolidating into the Motorad premises.

[KATWYN]

it's been awhile since I've had a proper roadbike (the Savage doesn't count). Col

:laugh: Now now Cola, all road motorcycles are proper roadbikes....well except maybe scooters *joke*

Congrats on your new bike. I hope you have many hours of enjoyment out
of it :2thumbsup

Ride safe

Katie

[madmal64]

Robyn's gone too. Sawyers/Motorad are consolidating into the Motorad premises.

What!:gob: Thats a real shame. Ive always found Kerry & Robyn most helpful & efficent.

[Colapop]

I passed the first weekend no drop test!! Woohoo! Really good weekend ride yesterday, just took my time (on my own) and went from One end of Welly to the other (End of Eastborne to Kaitoke Gardens) I thought the better of tackling the hill just yet - I'll maybe wait til next week...

[Fishy]

Good stuff mate, glad you are enjoying the new toy :niceone:

[emaN]

Well done bro!
Hopefully sometime this year I'll have completed rear-end modification mould (confused yet?) to pass on!
You're just in time to join up for the "Suzuki Taupo trackday" for $50!!!

[Freakshow]

Great to hear you are on the road again se you on the big ride 1st Oct

[ManDownUnder]

The RF - pure class with a big arse...

Enjoy Col, I know you will. Mine's hitting 70 k's in a few weeks and it's hardly sneezed the whole time I've had it. I'm just back from a week away from home and the fun getting back on and tweaking that right wrist is very very real.

Course riding the bike's good too :whistle:

:niceone: :niceone: :niceone:

[Skunk]

Ive always found Kerry & Robyn most helpful & efficent.
The only two that talk to me... guess I won't get served or helped at all now. ;)

Unless Kerry is still there....

[James Deuce]

Kerry's still there.

[crashe]

Well about time you got a bike... taken you long enough.... :whistle:

BTW nice looking bike....

Now the burning question is: When are you going to get your butt up here to Auckland to show off the new baby.:scooter: :scooter:

[Madness]

Congrats bud. Have you tried carrying yer box on it yet? Bungee-cords at the $2 shop, ya get six of em for (you guessed it) $2!!!!

Have fun & see you on the 1st

[Colapop]

No, I leave her at home...

Yes, I've been given the word by a few members that I must haul my fat <strike>ass</strike> arse (::edited:: for BOGDATNZA) all the way up there - I'll come too (not just send the bike!!) Planning for a holiday...

[SDU]

Awesome! congrats on the new toy. :scooter:

[Bend-it]

Arrrrr!!!! I Had my eye on that bike!!! You !@$#!@%#%#@

Good buy mate! I have a couple of months to wait anyway... :)

[paultz250]

if its a 250 ur looking for susuki rgv or yamha tzr are good to learn they handle amazing and and have a bit of power to dont spend to much 1- 2500 ul love it:scooter sory wrong foum

[merv]

Mate when's the next Welly lunch for you to tell us all about it close up and personal?

[Hitcher]

Hmmmmm. Lunch.

[terbang]

Yay a new bike..Its allways so much fun getting a bike. Now go out there and make a pig of yourself (carefully of course) and enjoy you new machine.:sunny:

[krash69]

yehaaaaa......on the road again........hehehehehe.......

next time im heanding down to palmy i will see if i have enuff time to cum down to check out ur wheels........now im to be taken mine for a ride this weekend after no ridding for the last 3months .......hehehehe:Punk:

[Highlander]

Looks like you done good.
Probably be a while before you read this because you'll be out for a ride.
Keep it rubber side down and you'll enjoy it for years.