Yamaha radian600 1986

[elle-f]

Hi There,
aren't really new here but just remembered about this site when i got the new bike - as above. Does anybody else have one of these oldies?
Bit about myself?! Well, i am considered too old to ride a bike by the kids i teach! I love riding and first rode a Yamaha QT 50cc years and years ago!!
I totally enjoy just travelling for no reason at all. This new bike is a stunner and i cant wait to get it out.....somebody outta chat to the weatherguy for me to sort this out!'Am in Carterton so if anybody is in the Wairarapa and goes out riding - lemme know!
Ta
Elle

[HDTboy]

Good to see you on a bike. Postie just sold his Radian 600, maybe you could ask him about it

[elle-f]

will do that whoever postie is *L* it just took me about an hour to find this thread again! I bought the bike in Masterton from Masterton Motorcycles if he is from there. Might be his!

[Postie]

Nah I bought mine from a dude in my street in Auckland. I had it for a month and sold it. I am used to sports bikes and I just didn't get enough enjoyment out of it and it didn't match my bright red boots. It is a good bike and they go hard for what they are. But mine had a few issues like the key falling out when I hit one of the many pot holes whilst riding around Auckland's 3rd world type, inner city roads.
Plus a guy on a cruiser nodded at me and I knew it was time to sell.

I gotta say though, it was popular when I sold it, I put it on trademe and it sold in 2 days, 3 weeks later, people were still calling asking if it were still for sale.

Welcome to the site though. I'm sure you will enjoy the Radian, it is a good bike.

This was my bike
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=32660&highlight=radian
, it was a '94 I think

[nighthawk]

Hi,
Always nice to see someone get a new toy.
I had a late model Radian for a short time a few years ago,good bike lots of power for its size,one of the small frame yamaha's.The Aussie and NZ traffic police used them for a time.
Hope you have lots of fun on it when the weather improves.

[elle-f]

postie - laffin @ the key and the guy on the cruiser nodding!

night thank you - i cannot wait to get over the takas on it - was meant to be out and about today but the weather has packed in and looks like its here to stay for a bit dammit! it goes pretty quick - i am used to a RG150 so this is a bit gruntier and its a small one for sure.....i absolutely love it!

[nighthawk]

A word of advice,from my experience these bikes don't like the wind so get plenty of road time in before you tackle bad weather.I rode mine wet or fine day and night and loved it but had twenty plus years of bikes under my belt.
They have great a power for size ratio so will get you out of most things .........................enjoy your riding hope to see you on the road sometime

[elle-f]

i will keep it out of the wind for a bit anyhow......the RG never liked that either but then again, it was just too light. its still peeing down outside and windy so i cant go anywhere anyhow!!

[elle-f]

to post the pic - not sure how to do it BUT if i have - this is the newest member of the family!! *praying for great weather soon*

[gijoe1313]

Welcome to the site! Fine ride you got there and I know you're going to love using it - and I know about the kids, when my students found out about my bike they just thought it was kewl.

Now, they look out for all bikes in case its me riding on by! Enjoy and keep it rubber side down! :niceone: :scooter:

[elle-f]

laffin - they loved the 150 so are gonna go nuts about this one! me too might i add!

[sels1]

Welcome aboard the site Elle33f.
If you want to meet up with other bike riders just ride up to the carpark on the top of the 'Tukas any fine weekend! Or Martinborough Square any Sunday lunchtime. :)
Keep an eye on the "meetings and events" thread for organised rides. There was one last weekend that had 80 odd bikes that came over from the Hutt, lunched at MBoro and spent the avo riding around the 'Rapa

[elle-f]

yeah i know and i missed that meeting by a couple of days! will be logging in here more often huh! was reading the threads about that ride and it sounded like an awesome day! i am busting to get over the hill but there is snow on it today so it just wont do! seems saturday is the first day i can go!
have a great day and thanks

[frogfeaturesFZR]

Welcome Elle, if you're used to kids then this site will seem like home to you !:Pokey: :Playnice:

[elle-f]

LOL frog.....most forums are like that huh! mind you - i have read through this site and its actually really good.....seems like a load of good people here too.

[elle-f]

Well, today was meant to be the biggie and me heading over to welly via the rimutakas.....weather had cleared a bit last night so thought i would take partner out for a bit of a run - him on the 150! however, the bike wouldnt start so i pushed it down to the caltex where they managed to get it going.....i rode around for quite a while thinking that would charge it. got home, it stopped, i started it again and got a clicking.......DAMN!! i was all excited too about taking it to welly today. will be ringing the dealers this morning and HOPEFULLY somebody is in that can fix it. i am not a happy woman......and i havent had this bike for a week! however, keeping in mind i love it and.....remaining positive...i still might be able to head out if they are in there early enough.
have a great day and be safe

[elle-f]

OMG it seems like years ago I got the bike now! I love it and the sound it makes as many people can attest to as i rev it up to let them know i am there *L*

For an oldie, it's certainly a goodie and handles things well on the 'takas so YAY for that!

Btw I have met some standup people from this site over the past couple of months

That's all - carry on........

[Lissa]

Btw I have met some standup people from this site over the past couple of monthsYou mean me dont you elle.... *sighs* I try! :D LOL

[Trudes]

Btw I have met some standup people from this site over the past couple of months


Nah, she was talking about me!:mellow:

[Lissa]

Nah, she was talking about me!:mellow:
:mellow: No I think it was me.

[Trudes]

I'l fight you for it.:grouphug: Then again, I've seen that custom shield, so maybe she was talking about you.:whistle:

[Ronin]

I think you will find it was Moi :yes:

[elle-f]

HAHAHA all 3 of you are eggs and yes, all three of you are *stand up* people to some degree :laugh: you choose the degree *L*

[Ronin]

I stand up when ever I have the chance