Mom's Blue Lovely!

[Mom]

It seems the time has come for me to venture back out on 2 wheels once again! By this time next week I will be the proud owner of a new (to me) blue Yamaha Radian! I am so excited and buzzing, cant wait to take her out for a slow pootle around the block! :devil2:

NEDWN III reckons it rocks!! (he may even have got his knee out for the test ride)

Sounds so sweet.........and best of all.........MY FEET REACH THE GROUND!!!!!

Needs some TLC, nothing that a DMNTD Valet and a seat recover wont fix...

Woohoo!

[shafty]

Well done Mate - have always thought the Radian was a "COOL AS" bike - congrats! :banana:

[MSTRS]

I had that on my watchlist!! Lovely bikes. Just be aware that they have a very short fuel range...not much more than 150ks I believe.

[The Pastor]

what sorta bike is it?

[Mom]

I had that on my watchlist!! Lovely bikes. Just be aware that they have a very short fuel range...not much more than 150ks I believe.

Hahaha We won!.........LOL The tank looks BIG, but really is teeny/weeny. I guess my Ventura pack will contain a spare fuel tank instead of lippy :bleh:

As far as 150kms goes......well i will let you know soon enough, I am told less than $20 to fill so am not anticiapting a huge distance range. Luckily this baby is for the commute thang, plus the odd lunch thang, and who cares there are no shortage of petrol stations.....:niceone:

[TLMAN]

It seems the time has come for me to venture back out on 2 wheels once again! By this time next week I will be the proud owner of a new (to me) blue Yamaha Radian! I am so excited and buzzing, cant wait to take her out for a slow pootle around the block! :devil2:

NEDWN III reckons it rocks!! (he may even have got his knee out for the test ride)

Sounds so sweet.........and best of all.........MY FEET REACH THE GROUND!!!!!

Needs some TLC, nothing that a DMNTD Valet and a seat recover wont fix...

Woohoo!

Niceone:niceone:

How many CCs

[Mom]

what sorta bike is it?

Darling...........tis a RUB's spare bike......:bleh:

[Mom]

Niceone:niceone:

How many CCs

Its a 600 with a nice easy developing power band, nice girls bike :baby:

Mind you a change of sprokets is well on the cards once she is HOME.......:yes:

[DMNTD]

Bloody awesome lovey,awesome to see I tell ya :niceone:
So will it be about for this coming weekends insanity?

[nodrog]

cool bike there Mommy, you will be able to give NEDWN the learn now!

P.S. i'll bring my helmet next week so you can take me for a double.

[Maha]

Bloody awesome lovey,awesome to see I tell ya :niceone:
So will it be about for this coming weekends insanity?

Very nice ride....(the bike that is) pick it up Thursday/Friday....nice price too...:shifty:


cool bike there Mommy, you will be able to give NEDWN the learn now!

P.S. i'll bring my helmet next week so you can take me for a double.

Wendy Busa Pete could give me the learn Nobrog....well when it comes to using lamposts to stop that is....:eek:

[Unit]

Well done Mom awesome to see. Im sure you will be posting a photo shortly of ya giving DMNTD the learn, just like that other photo you fine folks have :whistle:

[Scouse]

Nice bike there Madam

[Maha]

Nice bike there Madam


And its a Ya! Maha!....feels good to have one back in the family....:woohoo:

[Grahameeboy]

Mom's got a bike
Mom's got a bike

I could not think of a word to rthyme with bike
Well I could but it was 'Dyke'

And I knew that I would be dead meat
With my carcass strapped over her seat

So I will just like to say
That I knew that one day

That the new Ohlins
Could not put up with her pins

And that she would go and end up
Having a riders seat for her butt

And making sure that Maha Man
Would at last be allowed out on his own

...But no her new bike is also blue
to ensure their partnership still sticks like glue

[MyGSXF]

Bout blaady time ya stopped being an 'accessory' woman!!!! :Pokey:

Jen :rockon:

[Donor]

It seems the time has come for me to venture back out on 2 wheels once again! By this time next week I will be the proud owner of a new (to me) blue Yamaha Radian!

Sweet! Well scored that lady! :wari:


Needs some TLC, nothing that a DMNTD Valet and a seat recover wont fix...

Oooh, all going well I'll have a new toy soon - how does one organise these DMNTD valets? :D

[Mom]

Bloody awesome lovey,awesome to see I tell ya :niceone:
So will it be about for this coming weekends insanity?

Yes, and hopefully I will have done the once around the block :devil2: thing too, so I can smile bigger than I am now.....LOL


i'll bring my helmet next week so you can take me for a double.

I love taking virgins! You are a virgin pillion eh? :drool:


Well done Mom awesome to see. Im sure you will be posting a photo shortly of ya giving DMNTD the learn, just like that other photo you fine folks have :whistle:

I will place that fine pic into the gallery of Mom, so others can come across it from time to time.....:dodge:


and wait for the next photo op to show its presence.......LOL

[Mom]

Oooh, all going well I'll have a new toy soon - how does one organise these DMNTD valets? :D

What is your next lovely then?

And DMNTD loves to give......I find on my knees is a good opening gambit....:hug:

[Donor]

What is your next lovely then?

And DMNTD loves to give......I find on my knees is a good opening gambit....:hug:

I'm furiously trying to organise some moolah to secure my very first cruiser. :)

I gave up0 on battling the wife for a Vulcan, so have settled on a 'zuki VS700

2 weeks and I'll be legally allowed to ride it... just got to get the cash ASAP before some bastard hits buy now!

[Mom]

I'm furiously trying to organise some moolah to secure my very first cruiser. :)

I gave up0 on battling the wife for a Vulcan, so have settled on a 'zuki VS700

2 weeks and I'll be legally allowed to ride it... just got to get the cash ASAP before some bastard hits buy now!


Credit cards are your friends sometimes :sunny:

That or a rich hubby..........:love:

[gijoe1313]

Heheh it was funny giving Donor arseholes all day long when I DROVE out with him :weep: anyway, tidy as bike and its short enough so he can straddle it without sitting down even! :lol:

Let's hope ladyluck holds up in his court and he can join Mom on a cruisier bike praked in the gargre!

[Colapop]

Oooo it's almost as lurvely as you!!

[Toaster]

just got to get the cash ASAP before some bastard hits buy now!

Oh sooooooooooooo tempting... bwahahahaha!:devil2:

Now what DID I do with the link..... www.turdme or something hmmmmm

[Toaster]

...the proud owner of a new (to me) blue Yamaha Radian!

Hey Anne big CONGRATS!!! It's fantastic to see you are getting the bike.... looking forward to seeing you zipping around on it soon enough. Well done!

Bike looks great!! :devil2:

[nodrog]

I love taking virgins! You are a virgin pillion eh? :drool:

i am a virgin in every sense of the word :innocent:

[Mom]

i am a virgin in every sense of the word :innocent:

pinnocigordie!

[oldguy]

Nice :niceone: good on ya mom, must be a nice little getting to know you ride coming up soon.

[Mom]

Nice :niceone: good on ya mom, must be a nice little getting to know you ride coming up soon.

Watch this space........lol

Next weekend Birthday Bash at ours, then Maha man promises a small ride out will be the order of the weekend :niceone:

[Lissa]

Watch this space........lol

Next weekend Birthday Bash at ours, then Maha man promises a small ride out will be the order of the weekend :niceone:
Highly disappointed you aren't riding it down to the Welly Bash Anne... maybe in March aye!!! Nice Bike! I think you might need to be a bit more 'experienced' before you take pillions though.... oh wait what am I saying. :innocent:

[Mrs Busa Pete]

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Wendy Busa Pete could give me the learn Nobrog....well when it comes to using lamposts to stop that is....:eek:

:spanking::bleh:








That or a rich hubby..........:love:

What have you got one:whistle:


Oh and the nice bike by the way. So how long will it be before you are overtaking mr mom

[Grahameeboy]

Watch this space........lol

Next weekend Birthday Bash at ours, then Maha man promises a small ride out will be the order of the weekend :niceone:

Day, time?? Probably be a bloody Saturday night again.....poos

[Maha]

Day, time?? Probably be a bloody Saturday night again.....poos


Yes Saturday night GB...come on, ya know want to....:devil2:

[Grahameeboy]

Yes Saturday night GB...come on, ya know want to....:devil2:

Yep but as you know, wanting to and being able to are 2 different things:eek:

[yungatart]

Congratullations on your new baby, Mom.
They are beautiful bikes!
I look forward to reading your ride reports.
Enjoy!

[Macktheknife]

Awesome Mom, bloody good bikes the Radian.
Congratulations.

[007XX]

:niceone: Most excellent Melady!

[Unit]

Can we play bling ya new bike at the party? Pleeeease? Cant wait till Saturday night, will be a goodun:beer:

[Blondini]

yay well done.I am happy for you:first::woohoo::love:

[Edbear]

I had that on my watchlist!! Lovely bikes. Just be aware that they have a very short fuel range...not much more than 150ks I believe.




That just means she won't be able to stray too far from the kitchen...:msn-wink:

[Unit]

That just means she won't be able to stray too far from the kitchen...:msn-wink:
Oooooh he who treads on dangerous grounds :shutup:

[Mom]

Can we play bling ya new bike at the party? Pleeeease? Cant wait till Saturday night, will be a goodun:beer:

Is that a bit like pimp my ride?.........LOL


I just dont want a flag like Noddy is getting for Stirts bike is all........but some nice alloy rejuvenator would be handy........LOL

Yepper Saturday will be a mighty fine time, I am dreading Sunday.......:baby: :sleep:

[Mom]

A little over 40 kms test ride and she sits in the garage! Yahoo! I had almost forgotten how great it is to be riding. A few minor adjustments required for comfort, I am sure if I bat my eyelashes at someone over the weekend that can be achieved no worries. :innocent:

Best part of the trip, the sound of the engine at 6,000 revs in top! MMMMMMmmmmmmmmm.

[Toaster]

Best part of the trip, the sound of the engine at 6,000 revs in top! MMMMMMmmmmmmmmm.

Wow! so 65km/h then??!! kewl!! (*runs very fast and hides!!*)

[Mom]

Wow! so 65km/h then??!! kewl!! (*runs very fast and hides!!*)

LOL.........race you to Shelley Beach Mr Toastburger! Bet I beatcha

[Lteejay]

Awesome - I imagine after a while away from the handlebars you never quite forget what it is like to ride your own bike. As good as you remember?

[Fat Tony]

Ah, you've named it Tony ;)

[Unit]

I'll race ya :niceone: Cant wait to see it this weekend. Now all we need is the weather gods to co-operate :sunny:

[WickedOne]

Good on ya Anne, many happy km's!!!!

[Toaster]

LOL.........race you to Shelley Beach Mr Toastburger! Bet I beatcha

Actually, I'd expect you would beat me there (and beat me up there)!! $100 bucks says you beat me to the beach... oh I can't bet against myself can I?:cool:

[Mom]

Actually, I'd expect you would beat me there (and beat me up there)!! $100 bucks says you beat me to the beach... oh I can't bet against myself can I?:cool:

No racing needed.......mine corners better than yours, you have a better straight line speed. I am a nana, so are you....LOL. We can hold hands as we race along the beachfront!

[Mom]

Awesome - I imagine after a while away from the handlebars you never quite forget what it is like to ride your own bike. As good as you remember?

Surprising even to me. It has been maybe 18 months 2 years since I have ridden a bike, scooter time in Raro does not count......LOL. This is the biggest cc bike I have ridden in so many years I dont want to tell :pinch: It is fabulous! Took me right back to the time when anything was fair game, even if my feet did not touch the ground! Trust me you dont forget, the first corner out on the open road, leaned in on an unfamiliar bike and thought, best counter steer through this baby........LOL.


Ah, you've named it Tony ;)

Of course! What else is there to call a bike :bleh:


Good on ya Anne, many happy km's!!!!

Long time no see mate........best we have a catch up soon so I can show her off to you.

[WickedOne]

Long time no see mate........best we have a catch up soon so I can show her off to you.


Indeed, it has been far too long!!!! Unfortunately I have Bronchitis at the moment and won't be able to make it tonight but I am sure we will see you guys soon!!! Have a great night!!!!!

[Mom]

Took the lovely down to the garage yesterday after work for a WOF. Sailed through! Yeeha, all legal. A certain someone who apparently was not here :confused: made some adjustments to handlebar and clutch position for me on Saturday, so all is as it should be. Cant wait for the weekend, first big ride out for us!

[nodrog]

Took the lovely down to the garage yesterday after work for a WOF. Sailed through! Yeeha, all legal. A certain someone who apparently was not here :confused: made some adjustments to handlebar and clutch position for me on Saturday, so all is as it should be. Cant wait for the weekend, first big ride out for us!

good on ya Mommy, i cant wait to see you give DMNTD the learn, would make another cool photo to complete the set:clap:

[Unit]

Hey mom have ya been out on ya beasty yet? Gotta try out the new handbar position :scooter:

[Xaria]

Congrats on the new bike. Hope you enjoy it lots.

[Mom]

Well today we had our first proper outing! A bit over 230kms so a fair test. I am delighted with how she runs, and the corrected bar and lever position makes the world of difference for sure. Only really shamed myself out once today so that is good. The trusty sidestand cut out switch got me! :o

Need to get a bit of a tune up done, as she is reluctant to idle, and starves for gas if i turn the choke off. Yes this is an old fashioned beast. As I have ridden all day with the choke on full (bogged badly if I attempted to close it) I was a bit concerned about fuel consumption. MSTRS reckoned 150km tank, the guy we bought it off said 200. Me, filled it at 182, and had not hit reserve, so think it actually has a reasonable distance capability if all is well tuned. Now all I need is a friendly someone that knows a bit about balancing 4 carbs, who has vacuum gagues? and wants to come play :msn-wink:

However, the old girl clips along at a good pace. Does anyone know what this engine should redline at? I am sitting at 6k doing 120kmph, and she still has plenty of get up and go. Only problem is I am looking for another gear. Guess I will either get used to it or change the gearing a little bit :devil2:

[Unit]

Only really shamed myself out once today so that is good. The trusty sidestand cut out switch got me! :o

Need to get a bit of a tune up done, I was a bit concerned about fuel consumption. filled it at 182, and had not hit reserve, so think it actually has a reasonable distance capability if all is well tuned. Now all I need is a friendly someone that knows a bit about balancing 4 carbs, who has vacuum gagues? and wants to come play :msn-wink:

Does anyone know what this engine should redline at? I am sitting at 6k doing 120kmph, and she still has plenty of get up and go. Only problem is I am looking for another gear. Guess I will either get used to it or change the gearing a little bit :devil2:
Dont worry about the side stand thing, I do that once in a while, (and have had issues at petrol bowser's in the past :whistle:)
And all these techinical questions, and wanting to change gearing etc, your starting to sound like our DMNTD one :buggerd:
Awesome you had such a good ride, and was great to see you out there was a big crowd to negotiate. Ya look very smart on her

[Mom]

Dont worry about the side stand thing, I do that once in a while, (and have had issues at petrol bowser's in the past :whistle:)
And all these techinical questions, and wanting to change gearing etc, your starting to sound like our DMNTD one :buggerd:
Awesome you had such a good ride, and was great to see you out there was a big crowd to negotiate. Ya look very smart on her

Well thank yee kindly.

Funny you should mention DMNTD, I am considering stripping the mags and getting them powder coated :2thumbsup got to be some perks in working for a company that owns a powder coating plant after all....LOL

Once upon a time I used to spend all day in or near a motorcycle workshop, you do pick up a few bits and bobs of knowledge along the way, but you know what they say.....a little bit of knowledge can be dangerous :whistle:

Admit to being a tad anxious attending the ride as my first real outing on a totally unfamiliar bike, but, like I said apart from the little side stand problem, it was no worries. Slow manouvering (my main concern due to clutch control) was a piece of cake!

[Unit]

Hell yes it took me ages to be confident enough to ride with big groups. Im looking forward to you teaching me the technical aspects of the knee out theory:2thumbsup

[Mom]

Well, I certainly know I have ridden over 400kms today.

What a fantastic day to be out and about. I spent my time re-learning gear selection for corners, in no hurry so apologies to anyone I held up today. Finding out how the lovely handles was my main focus today. I have discovered a few things. (will be asking the KB brain trust for some advice soon).

Third gear, gives wonderful engine braking, allowing a smooth exit from tightish corners, while 4th is the best sweeper gear to use. Pity of it is I need more road time, my hands are not fit for the constant gear changes :baby: Guess I will just have to spend more time out there :niceone:

[Unit]

my hands are not fit for the constant gear changes :baby: Guess I will just have to spend more time .......:niceone:

I am so going to leave that alone :whistle:

[Mom]

I am so going to leave that alone :whistle:

LOL ohhhhh you are being wooood! :laugh:

Actually my hands are not feeling too bad today, but seeing as it has just started raining here, instead of getting out and about, the plan is to clean and polish the lovely. Might even take a before and after pic to see what a difference I can make!

[Colapop]

Mommy's lovely on Blue!

Have fun Mommy...

[Unit]

buggar raining? Hope its not going to be a shitty ride for me home tonight :confused:

[Maha]

buggar raining? Hope its not going to be a shitty ride for me home tonight :confused:


Raining here to at the moment, but looking out west towards SH 16 it doesnt look that bad, dont think it will last, you have an Adult size condom aye?

[Unit]

you have a Adult size condom aye?He's in Tauranga :wari:

[Mom]

Well there is still much to do to my poor previously neglected bike, but I reckon she is looking much better now!

[FROSTY]

Hmm given that Im currently roadbikeless--guess Im gonna hafta come up and use blue to finish what i started with my red beast

[Mom]

Hmm given that Im currently roadbikeless--guess Im gonna hafta come up and use blue to finish what i started with my red beast

But FROSTY I like my clutch just how it is!.....LOL

Mind you a bit of a pick of your brains would be very welcome. You know where we are eh?

[FROSTY]

waddayawanna know?

[ManDownUnder]

Mind you a bit of a pick of your brains would be very welcome.

If you pick them via his nose you could kill two birds...!

[FROSTY]

if she did that she;d be looking a long time -last few shook loose in my last crash

[Mom]

waddayawanna know?

Not telling till you get here.......:love:

Just a bit of general advice mate, nothing I will hold against you...oooops! Though I might hold me against you for a hug or 3, does that count?

I will even feed you :sunny:

I have an oldish bike, of the type that I used to ride, the old fashioned kind, with individual carbs, that feed individual cylinders, it has a petrol tank, two wheels, and an engine that feeds power. This baby does not smoke, nor leak any oil, but.........she is 16 years old, and needs some TLC!
I also want to ride her, so I need her to be tickety boo :shit: that be showing my age.....LOL

I am too ignorant, :innocent: I cant claim I know anything about bikes/engines/suspension blah, blah, but I know a tiny, little bit about them, a bit of a more experienced eye would be welcome!

[FROSTY]

so whydiddntyasay that.
Its a bike made forthe american market based on from memory the yamaha xj600 or the fz750 so mostofthe stuffis easy peasy

[Mom]

so whydiddntyasay that.
Its a bike made forthe american market based on from memory the yamaha xj600 or the fz750 so mostofthe stuffis easy peasy

I think the xj myself.

Reconsidered telling you what I think is wrong so here goes;

? the choke cable is seized
? the idle needs to be adjusted up
? the carbs need to be balanced
? forks need a heavier weight oil to firm them up a bit

There are a few other little things that I have noticed, but you need to see them to know what I am talking about, and whether they are contributing to my idle/surging/choke issues is something I have no idea about, you would have no problems telling me I am sure.

[FROSTY]

all your carburetion issues might come down to the choke--Might not too but hey no worries.
Forks--Yup yamahas of that vintage had woefull front springs. I betcha it aint the fork oil.(or at least the fork oil on its own)
Does it dive to the point of CLUNK under braking?
The fueling issues I can sort out and depending on your budget I can Improve the front end or strip the forks out and send em for respringing/reoiling
The brakes probably feel a bit orrible too.
Why doncha come for a ride to my place and Ill get it sorted for ya

[Mom]

Why doncha come for a ride to my place and Ill get it sorted for ya

You are a lovely thang!!

Will be in touch shortly. In the meantime here is a link to the ride report that I did after we went out this weekend, it explains a bit more about the handling at the front end

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=60745

The tyre is stuffed! Big time, I have attached a pic that may be fine enough for you to see the wear pattern, whatever it is being replaced, I need to know if there is a reason for it happening or if it is infact just old and tired....LOL

I tend to agree with you about the choke, it really does not seem to be functioning as it should and will account for a lot of the fuelling issues I am having.

Thanks FROSTY!

[FROSTY]

check thew tyre pressure--on one of those bikes with that tyre it should be 32psi --If I started to get head shake I'd check tyre pressures as first port of call
Re the choke-pull da tank off and disconnect the cable--then push the slides across as far as theyll go (youll see what I mean when you look at the carbs

[Mom]

Just popping downstairs to check the pressure.....:niceone:

[Mom]

:o :o ummmmmm the pressure appears to be *cough 26psi cough* :o

Promise I will give it some air if I cant get it replaced before I visit Chez FROSTY! My girly tools are no match for complicated repairs......LOL

[FROSTY]

sounds like youve found the problem
Now a temp solution to the idle etc issue.
-right in the middle at the back of the carbs is a 16mm knob--turn it half a turn clockwise --that should speed the idle up a tadd

[Unit]

Mom Im impressed you are talking so much techo stuff makes my head hurt :doctor: Sounds like you have really thought about whats happen with your bike when you ride it, good on you, I wouldnt know half the stuff you have mentioned but all sounds logical. Good to see peps out there helping ya out. So, When we gonna go for a pootle together? :rolleyes:

[scracha]

I've had a few XJ's in my time...they're bombproof. See if XJ600 diversion parts fit as they're quite new and go for bugger all on ebay. Find out your disk sizes and measure the mounting bolts as you might find early FZR (not R6/thundercat calipers unfortunately) 4 potters are a straight fit.