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28th March 2007, 21:40
Thank you Kiwibikers.

I looked at the these past almost twelve months and realized I had come so far in my new found joy of riding bikes. To stop now………..

Though I suspected the cruiser style was going to give me potential problems because of my spinal condition, I picked up the binoculars and looked around the challenge.

Monday and Tuesday I looked at quite a number of bikes and without doubt the Kawasaki Versys, the BMW F650G, and the Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom are contenders and so went for a few rides too.

Though I was thinking cruisers and street bikes as my second bike, my long term goal is to tour the South Island, and the above mentioned bikes were in the frame as my longer term third bike.

Well what wasn’t in the frame was the short duration of the second bike. 8 days riding in two weeks and 1000km was enough to give me some serious issues regarding my health.

A case of give up riding or give up Victor Lima Xray – Honda Shadow VLX600.

The VLX was an excellent bike and will make somebody very very happy I am sure. I mean 31000km in 3yrs and 14000 in the next 9 years the bike is a good buy, but alas for me it was good bye.

In the meantime I am attending physiotherapy hitting the swim centre and doing plenty of exercises, also walking the dog. My wife and our daughter are both thrilled that I haven’t thrown the towel in…..By the way did I mention ….I’d like you to meet Delta Lima Six Five Zero V-Strom.

Big Thank You To Wellington Motorcycles

To Pete McDonald and Steve Dundon and all the team at Wellington Motorcycles, thank you for your wonderful professional service. Pete was up to speed with my health situation and though I was looking at the SVnaked 650, and ridden the SV650S –demo bike [didn’t have a naked demo bike to ride], I knew I had to take a few deep breaths and get out and about and really focus on the ergonomic bike style that best suited me. [To all you GN250 riders out there, go sit on a V-Strom your initial thoughts may be this bike is huge, well forget about that for a moment. Just sit on it and notice how very very similar the ergonomic configuration is to the GN250. Through your graduated licence system you will gain the confidence and by the time you get your full licence the V-Strom will not ‘look’ so big.]

The DL650 V-Strom has such good reputation and I decided in weighing up health considerations and potential challenges that lay ahead, that within budget, and my long term goals and objectives, my decision not to stop riding is the right one.

Thank you all out there in the Kiwibiker community for your kind words and support this past week, it was very much appreciated, and without that support I may have taken off the riding gear never to ride again.

Heads Up and Enjoy
Guy

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28th March 2007, 21:44
Meet Delta Lima Six Five Zero "Vee Strom".
Heads Up and Enjoy

Ixion
28th March 2007, 21:46
Very good news, and very pleased to hear it.

Now, you have a fascinating new world of learning experience awaiting you , learning gravel and off road riding. It will be such fun!

(I knew you were hooked :rofl:)

chanceyy
28th March 2007, 21:47
good news there guy .. she is a lovely looking machine .. love the color ;)

bull
28th March 2007, 21:49
looks real purty - very sporty looking.
Congrats guy and look forward to seeing you out on the road.

crashe
28th March 2007, 21:50
Yay....... so pleased that you went and checked out more bikes.....

Thats one nice looking bike.

Steam
28th March 2007, 21:54
Oh
my
god

I actually laughed out loud in disbelief!
That's amazing. A brand new V-strom!
Did you just spend your retirement Buckbuck?!
I want.
I will have.
One day...
Damn, it's nice.
You got to see it unpacked and everything, like christmas all over again, bet you felt like a little kid again with excitement.

quallman1234
28th March 2007, 22:12
Yay :)! :rockon:

Glad we didnt lose you mate, very nice looking bike too :)!.
Hope to see you on it very soon :rockon: , it may have a bit off a different type of feel too a criuser so take it easy for the first couple days, as you would anyway :)!.

See you later.
Very sexy bike :yes:
Have you offically bought it?

Hitcher
28th March 2007, 22:15
Nice bike, Guy. Good choice. That Suzuki blue is nice too.

Dodger
28th March 2007, 22:15
Very nice.
looks a tad out of my price range, but very nice bike.
I'm totally jealous :shit: :gob:

merv
28th March 2007, 22:16
Hey Buck you'll be joining us on the trail next or will the spine not stand anything that rough at all?

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28th March 2007, 22:24
Hey Buck you'll be joining us on the trail next or will the spine not stand anything that rough at all?

If you go out in the woods today you're in for a big surprise:scooter:

G'day Merv, will be taking it quite gingerly through winter, anticipate short 1 - 2hr rides in the middle of the day during the week.

My cervical spine is not out of the woods by any means, the V Strom has good longer suspension travel than the street bike etc and gives better cushioning for me and this with the overall ergonomics was one of the main benefits.

Regards
Guy

riffer
28th March 2007, 22:53
Good to see Guy.

I've ridden that particular model. It's a thoroughly delightful bike, which will serve you well. Good to see that Pete and Steve saw you right - however that's not entirely unexpected.

The ergos on the Vstrom will definitely suit you if the GN worked well.

And that's a lovely little motor on it too...

It's got a real trail bike feel to the front end as well. Really light. It was a real shock to me coming off the RF900 where you have to really push it into the corner to get it to move, to going on a bike where you just apply the lightest of pressure and the handlebar turns.

An excellent choice. Do you intend to further your motorcycling education by utilising its off-road features more, or do you think you'll get used to the bike first?

Either way - its a great choice for you. Enjoy it. :yes:

gijoe1313
28th March 2007, 23:02
:gob: gobsmacked I be! Most excellent your decision to keep riding is! Great will be your enjoyment and long will be your riding career with such a nice ride! :yes:

Good to hear you circumvented the convention of "giving up" and found another flank to attack and conquer! Have safe fun coming to grips with it and looking forward to future posts! :woohoo: :scooter:

:niceone:

Daffyd
28th March 2007, 23:10
Gorgeous. That should last you a long time.

Hawkeye
28th March 2007, 23:12
Great to see this thread Guy. I was getting a bit concerned that we were going to lose you. Glad that you have found a bike that meets the medical needs but still lets you get out there.
Just take it easy and ease your way in to it.
Nice looking bike. Will look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

Theatre
28th March 2007, 23:20
Great choice of bike! Its good to see that you've managed to find something that fits with your medical needs but more importantly something that you like. I've also thought the v strom seems like a logical progression from the GN, despite zero seat time on either bike :whistle: . Should be a good steed for your south island exploration and gives you the option of doing a bit of off road should the desire arise :scooter:

Macktheknife
28th March 2007, 23:27
I knew you would like the Vstrom Guy, they are a great bike and I know you will really enoy it. I didn't rate them very highly until I rode one and I have been lusting for one ever since.
Good on you mate, have a ball!

Trudes
29th March 2007, 08:15
Very cool!! Coming on the newbie ride? Actually, that's not a question, Coming on the newbie ride!:sunny:

vifferman
29th March 2007, 08:41
The DL650 V-Strom has such good reputation and I decided in weighing up health considerations and potential challenges that lay ahead, that within budget, and my long term goals and objectives, my decision not to stop riding is the right one.

Yes, it seems like it is.
It's fantastic that you found something that enabled you to keep pursuing your passion. :niceone:

I was attending physio a few years ago, and the physiotherapist was a biker. He recommended to several of his patients who owned bikes that they ride rather than go in the car or on the bus, as the posture (on a bike other than a sloucher) and the movement are better for spinal injuries.

I don't want to appear to be a wanker, Guy, but it's just a pity you didn't realise much sooner that the sitting position on a cruiser may look comfy, but it's all wrong for spinal health: the pelvis is tilted the wrong way (back) - which curves your lumbar area out instead of in and you can't support any of your weight with your legs.

Terminated
30th March 2007, 21:43
Very cool!! Coming on the newbie ride? Actually, that's not a question, Coming on the newbie ride!:sunny:


Heads Up - I'll be there.

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30th March 2007, 21:46
Delta Lima Six Five Zero, scrubbed in tyres and 160km at the top of the Rimutaka Hill, perfect.

Thank you all for your comments. I can't wipe the smile off my face:rockon:

Steam
30th March 2007, 21:47
Delta Lima Six Five Zero, scrubbed in tyres and 160km at the top of the Rimutaka Hill, perfect.

Thank you all for your comments. I can't wipe the smile off my face:rockon:

What are you having to keep the revs at for the first thousand k's? I guess there's a schedule telling you how to run it in?

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30th March 2007, 22:02
What are you having to keep the revs at for the first thousand k's? I guess there's a schedule telling you how to run it in?

To 800km below 5000rpm
801 - 1600km below 7500rpm
Over 1600km below 10500rpm

Drum
30th March 2007, 23:04
Good stuff BB#1. And let us never again speak of stopping riding!

fridsy
31st March 2007, 09:21
To 800km below 5000rpm
801 - 1600km below 7500rpm
Over 1600km below 10500rpm


should read this article,

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

did 700ks on my bike then spoke to the mechanic,he said ride it like you normally would...

Nice bike guy, will have to catch up...bit bloody busy at the moment tho :angry: