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Kendog
4th April 2007, 20:50
Just wanted to say a huge thanks to Wellington Motorcycles, Motormart and TSS for letting me ride some bikes over the last couple of days, you guys rock :yes:

A brief summary of the bikes:

07 Triumph ST
Nice riding position, very smooth and would be a great touring bike. Didn't do it for me.

07 Triumph Tiger
Very, very upright riding position. Also incredible high. I must of looked silly trying to put both feet down at the lights. One foot was down (toes only) while the other leg dangled in the air. Very rapid engine, would be easy to wheelie if you were so inclined.

04 Honda CBR600rr
Felt like I needed to keep the revs up all the time, 600 thing I guess. Still felt nice, just a bit cramped. Would be interesting to see the difference with the 07.

04 Aprilia Tuono
New tires put me off a little as I didn't want to mess up. Ride position very much like the Hornet but the engine was very different. This was my first real ride on a v twin and the engine braking was strange. Tons of power and a great sound.

06 Aprilia RSV
Wow. First thought, love the look of this bike. Second thought, love the sound of this bike. The riding position was the most aggressive of any bike I have ridden, but I forgot about any possible sore back or wrists quickly. The sound and the engine were sublime. The engine was magic and the front brakes were amazing. This was the only bike I got off during the ride just to look at it again (just in case you were wondering, I think this bike looks hot)

07 Yamaha R1
Almost had to have my arm twisted to ride this bike. I really didn't think I would like it and the power would be to much, how wrong could I be. This bike is fantastic. The ride position is pretty comfortable (for a sports bike). It goes round corners with total ease and inspires confidence, feeling like it is super glued to the ground. But the best part is the engine. Soooo smooth and soooo much power. If money was not a big part of 'next bike' equation the R1 would probably be it.

The above bikes + the five (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=969833&postcount=170) ridden at the Quassi expo have shown me just how great the Hornet is. But all good things come to an end.......

Motorad, once again your lack of service lets you down. I spent almost 10 minutes in your shop in full bike gear. I looked at bikes, looked at gear and tried on some helmets. Did anyone come and see me, nope :angry:

Hitcher
4th April 2007, 20:58
And the winner is...

Kendog
4th April 2007, 21:00
And the winner is...

All will be revealed very soon.

Madness
4th April 2007, 21:01
And the winner is...

Suspense was the winner on the day it seemed.

Edbear
4th April 2007, 21:41
Good reports! We will await your choice with interest! Sounds like you may have a short-short list though...:innocent:

Pwalo
5th April 2007, 13:48
I bet it's a Gixxer thou with risers and touring bags.

Kendog
5th April 2007, 14:33
I bet it's a Gixxer thou with risers and touring bags.

Sounds like a great touring bike, you may be onto something there.

pritch
5th April 2007, 15:12
The R1 is a beautiful bike, the only negative comment I have ever encountered came this morning.

Apparently the engine has water pipes passing through the crankcase, a knock to the front of the engine can stuff the o ring seal and then you have water in your crankcase.

Like Dirty Harry used to say, "Do you feel lucky?"

cowpoos
5th April 2007, 15:21
we should get ya on a K7 thou ;)

Kendog
5th April 2007, 15:48
Wellington motorcycles just got a demo K7 thou.

Alas my shopping days are over for now.

bistard
5th April 2007, 15:56
Hey mr kendog,god I love comments like the one about "No Service at Motorad" warms the cockles of my heart that does!!!
So when are you going to tell us the new bike???

Matt
5th April 2007, 16:07
Nice summary - have fun whatever you get next! when I get chance I'd like to try some of those too! (only had a go on Wellington Motorcycles' 675 to date!)

Matt

Kendog
5th April 2007, 16:40
Hey mr kendog,god I love comments like the one about "No Service at Motorad" warms the cockles of my heart that does!!!
I only really got into bikes when Sawyers and Motorad where combined in the one building. One half of the building was great, but now that half is gone :bye: I have read many times here people having the same experience, it's not rocket science asking someone if they need help (as long as it's not pushy) Maybe the sensed a "don't really like Kawasakis that much" vibe. But like the R1, I may have been hooked riding them.


So when are you going to tell us the new bike???

I was going to wait till I got it but the deal is done, just a matter of riding it home on Sunday.
K7 GSXR750

Time will tell if I made the right choice i.e. how will my body cope with the 500k+ trip back.

bistard
5th April 2007, 16:53
Good choice,the 750 is a good option,where did you buy it from??
You are going to love the handling compared with the Hornet
So what sort of bling have you planned allready

limbimtimwim
5th April 2007, 17:22
What a cool bike you have just got.

Copycat :)

Kendog
5th April 2007, 18:26
Good choice,the 750 is a good option,where did you buy it from??
You are going to love the handling compared with the Hornet
So what sort of bling have you planned allready

Off to Tauranga to pick it up, and yep love the handling.

Haven't started the bling searches yet, but it's only a matter of time :yes: It already has a tail tidy which would have been my first change.


What a cool bike you have just got.

Copycat :)

It is all your fault :p

danchop
5th April 2007, 18:51
so why tauranga and not wellington motorcycles?did they not have one or couldnt get one or something

Leong
5th April 2007, 19:16
Hey Congrats there Kendog!! Excellent choice. Maybe those full sized photos of LBTW and me that you sent were a clue.....

So what colour is it, and are you coming to the Suzuki trackday on the 28th?:scooter: ( No better way to learn your new bike )

Kendog
5th April 2007, 19:21
so why tauranga and not wellington motorcycles?did they not have one or couldnt get one or something

Got a second hand one, if I was buying new would have got one from Crasher.


Hey Congrats there Kendog!! Excellent choice. Maybe those full sized photos of LBTW and me that you sent were a clue.....

So what colour is it, and are you coming to the Suzuki trackday on the 28th?:scooter: ( No better way to learn your new bike )

Track day, hmmmm...... will be looking into that.
Its the usual Suzuki blue :zzzz:

yod
5th April 2007, 19:35
"don't really like Kawasakis that much"

are you insane???

sounds like you had a ball.....wish i had the money to be doing the same thing right now....maybe in a few months...ahwell

interested to see the final choice....whatever it is, im sure i'll be jealous 8^)

Dafe
5th April 2007, 19:52
Wellington motorcycles just got a demo K7 thou.

Alas my shopping days are over for now.

Had a sit on it today! Freakin nice bike......

Too scared to ride it or I'll want one badly.

Suprisingly, I didn't mind the pipes at all.

Looks quite nice with the yellow mixed with silver.

Congrats Kendog!!! You'll be loving that 750 ride for a very long time!

MidnightMike
5th April 2007, 19:56
Ive got a link to a photo of the bike, but ill leave it for him to unveil.

Good choice kendog :rockon:

Be careful on your way back, police are set up between tauranga and rotorua pinging people, their weekend fun i guess.:Police:

If you want company for some of the ride back, im keen. :ride:

limbimtimwim
5th April 2007, 20:13
"Suprisingly, I didn't mind the pipes at all.I agree, I saw them and thought "Okay, they are big, but not stupid".

In the metal the gsxr1000k7 is tidier than in the pictures.

Kendog
5th April 2007, 21:39
If you want company for some of the ride back, im keen. :ride:

For sure, a couple of others may be interested as well.

I will be at Bay City Motorcycles just after 11 on Sunday. Is that a good place to meet?

Edbear
5th April 2007, 22:04
I was going to wait till I got it but the deal is done, just a matter of riding it home on Sunday.
K7 GSXR750.



I knew it!:yes:

Trudes
6th April 2007, 08:36
Only 2 more sleeps.
I think I'm going to be sadder to see the Red Wheeled beast go than he is, at least it's going to a good owner.
And that bloody suzuki better be nice to my Honda, she's bigger than it is so it may not have a choice!:nya:

nudemetalz
6th April 2007, 08:47
Will Mrs K be getting a matching 750K7 also ?

Trudes
6th April 2007, 09:06
Will Mrs K be getting a matching 750K7 also ?

Nah, I go for comfort and looks over um.... whatever this new thing might have!:Pokey:
But honestly, I don't see the need, firstly I spent so much money getting my bike ride-able for my short-arse, so have to keep it for a while, and secondly I don't need to waste money on one when there's already one in my garage I can abuse occasionally!:dodge: