New bike! Huzzah!

[Donor]

Well, after much wailing, screaming and gnashing of teeth, the wifey thing has relented (my tantrums worked!) and I today picked up my new ride!

Behold!

The '88 Intruder VS700 that has usurped Rosey the two-fiddy. and after next weekend will be carting my carcass to and fro!

Purchased via Tardme, and funnily enough a KBer (Markl - top bloke with a SHINY M50!) for a very good price. (Though certain domestic controller will make mileage of this for many moons to come...)

It's low, it's heavy and it's BLARDY noisy - no wonder I feel so comfortable, hard not to with so many similarities shared between the two of us... :lol:

Bike was ridden back by the esteemed Blue Thunder of C90 Boulevard fame, what with me being a paranoid nana and no full licence yet, though he did park it the wrong way round in my drive, so naturally I had to put my gears on and run it round the bloke once or twice to make sure it was lined up for the gargre...

Anyway, here are some pics - I'm off to the garage for a beer and a drool...

[breakaway]

VERY Nice dude. Heard you in chat the other day, you were pretty excited :first:

[Motig]

)Congratulations on the new bike, brainwashing does work! Going by your photo tho it looks as tho it will be quite a while before you get your full licence (that is you with the hat isnt it?):scooter:

[sprag]

I picked up those 8 AA batteries you needed as well, just yell if you want me to drop them off so you can put them in your bike MWAHAHAHAHAHA (private joke)

[Donor]

I picked up those 8 AA batteries you needed as well, just yell if you want me to drop them off so you can put them in your bike MWAHAHAHAHAHA (private joke)

Just don't give them to the wife, she'll use them for other nefarious reasons! :devil2:

[devnull]

Very nice... :2thumbsup

Will the REAL owner in the pics lend it to you to ride though? :D

[HTFU]

Well negotiated. I don't think half the people on here really know the extent of your skills. With two young offspring and a dishwasher in tow, you take negotiation to a - whole - naaarva - level. :not:

What did you do with the little rosey coloured Soursaki.

[bmz2]

Well, after much wailing, screaming and gnashing of teeth, the wifey thing has relented (my tantrums worked!) and I today picked up my new ride!

Behold!

The '88 Intruder VS700 that has usurped Rosey the two-fiddy. and after next weekend will be carting my carcass to and fro!

Purchased via Tardme, and funnily enough a KBer (Markl - top bloke with a SHINY M50!) for a very good price. (Though certain domestic controller will make mileage of this for many moons to come...)

It's low, it's heavy and it's BLARDY noisy - no wonder I feel so comfortable, hard not to with so many similarities shared between the two of us... :lol:

Bike was ridden back by the esteemed Blue Thunder of C90 Boulevard fame, what with me being a paranoid nana and no full licence yet, though he did park it the wrong way round in my drive, so naturally I had to put my gears on and run it round the bloke once or twice to make sure it was lined up for the gargre...

Anyway, here are some pics - I'm off to the garage for a beer and a drool...

love the pics, well done on the new bike:niceone:

[0arbreaka]

Hey mate, congrats on the new toy.

[EJK]

:gob::gob::gob::gob::gob::gob:
Guess you won't do TEC anymore lol

[Donor]

What did you do with the little rosey coloured Soursaki.

She's quivering in the gargre, awaiting next Sunday when she will be used to purloin a licence of fullness from the VTNZ, then she will be un-ceremoniously thrown to the masses for sale, to be loved and tended to by someone other than me.

Cos I have a new toy.

And it's better.

YAY!

[Luckylegs]

:gob::gob::gob::gob::gob::gob:
Guess you won't do TEC anymore lol

He can still be TEC, but that'll be SIR TEC to anyone he's following.....

[delusionz]

Cool cruiser dude!! Looks like it's water cooled, nice. What made you want to change to a cruiser anyways? I like cruisers too

[xwhatsit]

Hahaha very nice mate. You've wanted a cruiser since the get-go, haven't you?

It's the chrome that gets you going.

No wonder it's loud, it hasn't got any frigging silencers. Look forward to seeing it in the flesh. Wire spoke wheels, yay! Now we can share tips on how to clean them.

Take care on it, I'm sure it won't bite you though, even a 1300cc Yammie cruiser I rode was as docile as a GN250, and you're a sensible rider. Enjoy scaring little children by blipping the throttle :devil2:

[thewifenz]

nice bike....and I hear she has been christened Bell...short for either decibel or bluebell...most appropriate really following your theme of daisy for the yellow bike, rosey for the red and now bluebell for the blue one....Welcome Bell....and no...the hubby isnt allowed to buy rosey...:clap:

[Donor]

....and I hear she has been christened Bell...short for either decibel or bluebell...

There is no official name.

...besides, I'd be after something more... cruisery...

[Donor]

Cool cruiser dude!! Looks like it's water cooled, nice. What made you want to change to a cruiser anyways? I like cruisers too


Hahaha very nice mate. You've wanted a cruiser since the get-go, haven't you?

Ya, the beer holder has just never been comfy pressed against a sprotsbike tank, so now I can let it flubber round freely, all the while scaring small children, animals and the elderly with the bikes quaint ear drum popping soundwaves :devil2:


Look forward to seeing it in the flesh. Wire spoke wheels, yay! Now we can share tips on how to clean them.

S'easy!

Two small children and a couple of toothbrushes... muhahaha...

[_intense_]

nice work mate, another family member. grats

[zeocen]

There is no official name.

You mean 'Pinky' didn't stick ?

[Donor]

You mean 'Pinky' didn't stick ?

Thought about it, but then realised that far too many people would mistake me for you with your lovely pink ZZR...

[Donor]

He can still be TEC, but that'll be SIR TEC to anyone he's following.....

I like the way you think... I believe I shall call thee SQUIRE Luckylegs...

[Jerms]

Mmmmmm...cookies....:drool:

Nice bike, matie. I too am looking out my next bike...good to see some piccies to compare different models and styles!

[Toaster]

... Behold!...
Purchased via Tardme, and funnily enough a KBer (Markl - top bloke with a SHINY M50!) for a very good price. (Though certain domestic controller will make mileage of this for many moons to come...)
...
Anyway, here are some pics - I'm off to the garage for a beer and a drool...

Mmm more cruisers on the roads.... nice one Donor. Hope to see you and Markl out and about sometime.

[Minnie]

cool Donor, very cool:niceone: and good luck for your full test comin up too!!

[Donor]

Mmm more cruisers on the roads.... nice one Donor. Hope to see you and Markl out and about sometime.

Once I have the bit of paper that says I can play, I'll be putting my hand up for some rides (and probably some lessons!)


cool Donor, very cool:niceone: and good luck for your full test comin up too!!

Hey Min, still got to see this new beast of yours sometime!

[Minnie]

Once I have the bit of paper that says I can play, I'll be putting my hand up for some rides (and probably some lessons!)



Hey Min, still got to see this new beast of yours sometime!


Hey happy to zoom over and come for a ride anytime...........i find any excuse to get on my new bike is good, in fact Isnt there something i need in town now??...........let me know when you have a day off, im sure i could manage something.ha ha, youll so love getting on your new bike, power, power, power, need i say more, its soooo cool....... i am def enjoying my middle age...........he he he:devil2:

[Donor]

Funnily enough, I will be wheeling it out for a wash and polish and much much more in the next hour or so... *cough*

Jug is always on for those who may be heading this way... ;)

[gijoe1313]

But does it have a new battery yet? Huh? Huh? And huh huh huh? :scratch:

Don't forget, you cannot replace that clothes peg for the choke! It is part of SOP!

[zeocen]

Don't listen to these fools... I'm going to give that bike a sportsbike flavour if it's the last thing I do.

Poor Rosie, poor, poor Rosie.

[Minnie]

Funnily enough, I will be wheeling it out for a wash and polish and much much more in the next hour or so... *cough*

Jug is always on for those who may be heading this way... ;)

Oh blimmin heck, would you believe i got off the computer just before that reply, as hubby and i did jump on our bikes and zoomed off to puke....for....something......we couldve come to papakura instead......unfortunellty i dont live on the computer just quick bursts... i shall pm you my cell ph in case of future spur of the moment rides..........:o)

[Blue Thunder]

Well done Donor!
I'm sure you are gonna enjoy the thrill of having more than the mighty 250 throbbing between your legs:niceone: bet the missus will enjoy that to, given the look on her face yesterday when she mounted your new toy!!!!!:bleh:
Now you to can derive the endless pleasure of keeping all the shiny bits shiny, its a great reason to keep you out of the house and content in the Man Cave:2thumbsup, where the smell of oil and machine is perfume to the nose and sure as hell beats the cooking smells and toilet cleaner:msn-wink:
We all look forward to seeing you wobble oopps riding around the place very soon, well at least as soon as you stop polishing the paint off it!!!!
Dont forget those ribbon things we discussed:finger:

[markl]

Congrats Donor! Its an awsome bike and whats this about ribbons?

[Donor]

Shuddafuckup BT... :2guns:

There will be no tassles, ribbons, or trainer wheels.

...can't say anything about the new gear when I get it... *cough*

[crashe]

Well well well.... Master Donor has come over to the proper side in life......
Ya brought yourself a cruiser........... well done lad.:niceone::niceone::niceone:


Mate, cruiser's are the way to go.......... sit back and enjoy the ride...... the feel of the lean into the corners....... you really won't know yourself, after riding her...... the comfort and no more sore butt after a decent ride.....

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[Blue Thunder]

nice bike....and I hear she has been christened Bell...short for either decibel or bluebell...most appropriate really following your theme of daisy for the yellow bike, rosey for the red and now bluebell for the blue one....Welcome Bell....and no...the hubby isnt allowed to buy rosey...:clap:


AAAWWWW go on let the poor boy have a bike to play with, I know where we can find him some training wheels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bleh:

[Blue Thunder]

Congrats Donor! Its an awsome bike and whats this about ribbons?

Ribbons?????? I have the answer to that and depending on how much bribery Donor is prepared to extend, that answer may yet make it to a public arena:devil2: Sorry Donor:crybaby:

The bidding begins!!!!!!

[tide]

very very nice...

[thewifenz]

AAAWWWW go on let the poor boy have a bike to play with, I know where we can find him some training wheels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bleh:
Nah thanks blue thunder, he really is quite happy with his british toys...he can have his second childhood driving his convertible like a lot of other balding fat men lmao...:lol:

[Blue Thunder]

Nah thanks blue thunder, he really is quite happy with his british toys...he can have his second childhood driving his convertible like a lot of other balding fat men lmao...:lol:

Is this an admission that Your other half is BALDING and FAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:girlfight:

[Donor]

Well, I have discovered that the new beast doesn't like the rain...

The plug leads are not sealed going into the top of the cylinders, meaning rain and road wash from riding rather annoyingly leak in and kill the spark, thus causing intermittent running on one and sometimes no cylinders - very difficult to deal with at 0645 in the morn on the way home from the Auckland CBD to Papakura after a busy night shift...

So it's off to the man with the parts to seek out the bungs of joy I go this weekend - thus reducing me to fair weather rider status for a bit - ARSE!

(And more determined to buy a bloody rain suit too!)

[discotex]

So it's off to the man with the parts to seek out the bungs of joy I go this weekend - thus reducing me to fair weather rider status for a bit - ARSE!

(And more determined to buy a bloody rain suit too!)

Stink mate. Can't get the ol' 250 out in the meantime?

Congrats on getting your full BTW. Hope to do the same (on a borrowed non-smashed bike) in a couple of weeks.

[Lucy]

Well, I have discovered that the new beast doesn't like the rain...


(And more determined to buy a bloody rain suit too!)


Good grief man - who initiated you into the Cruiser club??? Of COURSE the new bike doesn't like the rain, cruisers are SHINY. Shiny things like sunny days because then their shiny bits look REALLY shiny.

And as for the rain suit? Have you lost your yellow pants?

:innocent:

[babyblade250rr]

Nice score nigel,

can wait to see and hear this one on our next expedition!!!:rockon:

[gijoe1313]

And the band played on ... :violin: I was meaning to ask you about how it would handle in the wet! Guess it was answered! :sweatdrop

Seems you got home spluttering in the rain, but I bet it didn't engender you to the thrill of riding it that way! :pinch:

Excuse to go to bike bling and part place? :drool:

[Blue Thunder]

Well, I have discovered that the new beast doesn't like the rain...

The plug leads are not sealed going into the top of the cylinders, meaning rain and road wash from riding rather annoyingly leak in and kill the spark, thus causing intermittent running on one and sometimes no cylinders - very difficult to deal with at 0645 in the morn on the way home from the Auckland CBD to Papakura after a busy night shift...

So it's off to the man with the parts to seek out the bungs of joy I go this weekend - thus reducing me to fair weather rider status for a bit - ARSE!

(And more determined to buy a bloody rain suit too!)

Best you get some condoms for you exposed plugs then sunshine:laugh:
Funny mine doesn't mind the wet! As for 0645 hrs, thought I trained you harder than to moan about a wee bit of water and BUSY shift:laugh: I find that very hard to believe you probably spent the night on the couch:sleep:

[Blue Thunder]

Good grief man - who initiated you into the Cruiser club??? Of COURSE the new bike doesn't like the rain, cruisers are SHINY. Shiny things like sunny days because then their shiny bits look REALLY shiny.

And as for the rain suit? Have you lost your yellow pants?

:innocent:
Yes cruisers are shiny shiny things that love to sparkle in the sun and be admired, but some of us hard arses ride them every day:woohoo:
Just means we have to spend more time polishing and cleaning and staying in the happy place we call the garage away from the missus:laugh:

[Ozzie]

Congrats on the bike dude, and your license, hope the bike works better than your freekin sewing machine (litteral, not refring to the ZZR).

:girlfight:

[Donor]

Best you get some condoms for you exposed plugs then sunshine:laugh:
Funny mine doesn't mind the wet! As for 0645 hrs, thought I trained you harder than to moan about a wee bit of water and BUSY shift:laugh: I find that very hard to believe you probably spent the night on the couch:sleep:

For some reason, frontline dispatchers seem to think that sliding Nana and Grandad from a hospital bed to a Ferno is a good idea - a phone call after the first 5 jobs sorted that out...

I think the longest on station was probably the 20 minutes I spent after day shift came on, and he and I sat out the back of the Pitt staring at the new toy!

Bloody night shifts...

Still, only 2 jobs since 1600 this eve, so not all bad - I think the bribe of chocolate to Leah may have worked :laugh:

[Blue Thunder]

For some reason, frontline dispatchers seem to think that sliding Nana and Grandad from a hospital bed to a Ferno is a good idea - a phone call after the first 5 jobs sorted that out...

I think the longest on station was probably the 20 minutes I spent after day shift came on, and he and I sat out the back of the Pitt staring at the new toy!

Bloody night shifts...

Still, only 2 jobs since 1600 this eve, so not all bad - I think the bribe of chocolate to Leah may have worked :laugh:

Bribing the dispatchers with chocolate only makes them FAT and then they will hate you for that and make you (not them) WORK YOUR BUTT OFF:bash:

[Zuki Bandit]

Nice bike Donor, very cool indeed!:yes: