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Tank
30th October 2007, 09:06
Went to Holshot yesterday and ordered my new bike. A 2008 M50 in Black.

I am Super Stoked !

I took the demo machine home last night to show the boss, and she loved it.

No pics as yet (It dosnt arrive until Thursday), so I have to make do with a GN250 until then - boy its going to be a long few days.

Looking forward to seeing some of you guys on a cruiser run!


And thanks to the answers to my questions on other threads over the last month or so - you really made my decision a lot easier - Bling to all of ya!

Tank

Blue Thunder
30th October 2007, 10:36
Well done that man!!
Welcome to the fraternity of the cruiser. reckon your gonna have a ball getting to know your new ride. Just watch that ground clearance on the tight corners!!!!!!!!!!!!!

98tls
30th October 2007, 10:38
Good for you,enjoy her eh.All you need know is some good weather.:(

markl
30th October 2007, 12:01
Good stuff. I've recently got a 2005 one and love it. I'm getting the stock pipes made a little louder, i'll let you know how it goes if you want.

Tank
30th October 2007, 12:41
Good stuff. I've recently got a 2005 one and love it. I'm getting the stock pipes made a little louder, i'll let you know how it goes if you want.

That will be awesome (it does sound a little quiet dosnt it)- heck if you are in Auckland (and dont mind) - I will come for a listen in person.

-tank

HTFU
30th October 2007, 13:03
Nice work, can imagine you will be doing some miles on it this summer.

Mate who rode sports bikes in the 80s has just looked at one of these, his guts has got away on him a bit. Suzukifest pricing makes them a sweet deal.

markl
30th October 2007, 15:12
That will be awesome (it does sound a little quiet dosnt it)- heck if you are in Auckland (and dont mind) - I will come for a listen in person.

-tank

No worries, i'm on the shore. I'm booked in for next week so will be a couple of weekends before its ready, i'll give you a bell...

Macktheknife
30th October 2007, 15:38
Congratulations on the new bike mate, can't wait to see you on it.

Tank
30th October 2007, 16:05
Congratulations on the new bike mate, can't wait to see you on it.

Cheers Mack,

I dont think it will be here in time for Wednesday - but be assured that I will be there (on the Hyosong loaner).

I guess I have to learn all those exercises again on the new bike huh?

-Tank

007XX
30th October 2007, 16:09
Excellent news!!!! Yay and Yippeee...:clap:

johnnyflash
30th October 2007, 16:10
Congrats Tank, Nothing like a Boulevard in Black :lol: Enjoy the ride, look forward to seeing ya on a cruiser run..

Edbear
30th October 2007, 16:14
Well done that man!!
Welcome to the fraternity of the cruiser. reckon your gonna have a ball getting to know your new ride. Just watch that ground clearance on the tight corners!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Wot he said!!:niceone:

johnnyflash
30th October 2007, 16:34
Went to Holshot yesterday and ordered my new bike. A 2008 M50 in Black. CLip...
I am Super Stoked ! No pics as yet (It dosnt arrive until Thursday),
Clip....
Tank

Hmmm, just in time to join us on saterday for the protest run and cruise up to puhoi after???? 11am Constellation Mobil ??? :done: ??

jafar
30th October 2007, 19:18
nice ride :woohoo:

kiwifruit
30th October 2007, 19:23
congrats :)

EJK
30th October 2007, 19:24
Argh! from GN to M50? Errr... Someones jealouse lol

bmz2
30th October 2007, 19:25
black is best, nice bike .:woohoo:another cruiser

rainman
30th October 2007, 19:34
Well done! I know you're going to enjoy it.

All of these new M50's, s'not fair,.... I'm gunna haveta upgrade just to keep up with you all... Then again, my 'rauder's surely a Classic :)

Macktheknife
30th October 2007, 21:02
Cheers Mack,
I guess I have to learn all those exercises again on the new bike huh?

-Tank

Not learn exactly, more like rehearse. lol.

Tank
1st November 2007, 10:17
Just got told that the bike wont be ready until Saturday - Hopefully in time for the protest ride, but I'm not hopeful :angry:

This waiting whilst the sun is shining is really hard!!!!

vifferman
1st November 2007, 10:22
Just got told that the bike wont be ready until Saturday - Hopefully in time for the protest ride, but I'm not hopeful :angry:

This waiting whilst the sun is shining is really hard!!!!
When you originally said it was arriving on Thursday, I could see you visualising picking it up today, and I was thinking, "Yeah - right!!"

But don't worry - the weather's already turning to shit! (It was all that talk about what a glorious day it was that did it...:bye:)

Tank
1st November 2007, 12:44
When you originally said it was arriving on Thursday, I could see you visualising picking it up today, and I was thinking, "Yeah - right!!"

They told me it was arriving Wednesday - so I thought Thursday was a go-er.

And Yep have been thinking about it / making plans for tonight / friday / Saturday based off that silly / stupid assumption.

Bugger.

johnnyflash
1st November 2007, 16:27
Mate, I feel for you, I can imagine the torment waiting for the beast to arrive..never mind it will be all the sweeter when you run her for that first time..:soon: only two more sleeps :lol:

DaJa47
1st November 2007, 20:33
Good choice Tank. It takes a bit of work choosing a new bike and a few sleepless nights. I only recently bought my Boulevard(5 months) and I am more than happy with my choice. Great ride, and look forward to catching up.

Toaster
1st November 2007, 20:35
Yep, what they all said. Congrats.

Tank
2nd November 2007, 14:01
bollocks ! bollocks ! bollocks !,

Called LTSA with the reg number so they could fax the letter and guess what - the lady who is doing my file is away sick coming back (hopefully) Monday.

Spoke to someone else in the team but they cannot help until the original lady returns.

Such is life - but I was so looking forward to riding all this weekend. :baby:

So now it will be 'sometime' next week:weep:

Tank
5th November 2007, 14:08
Just picked up my baby - roll on 5pm so I can go riding :Punk::Punk:

Im am one happy camper.

C

Cajun
5th November 2007, 14:19
good work tank, hope you have many happy kms riding on it

jafar
5th November 2007, 14:45
Just picked up my baby - roll on 5pm so I can go riding :Punk::Punk:

Im am one happy camper.

C

Good going tank , see you on the cruiser runs too I hope :niceone:

Tank
5th November 2007, 15:00
ummm - I just had a peek at the North Shore cruiser thread (36 odd pages) and I still cannot see if they have a regular ride? Anyone able to help please just PM me.

Thanks Tank

bmz2
5th November 2007, 15:28
ummm - I just had a peek at the North Shore cruiser thread (36 odd pages) and I still cannot see if they have a regular ride? Anyone able to help please just PM me.

Thanks Tank

sorry dude, we are still girlfighting , but keep your eye on the thread i'll post up some rides soon. normal ride is westgete massey up hw16 , helensville ,wellsford back to puhoi the home.

johnnyflash
5th November 2007, 15:29
ummm - I just had a peek at the North Shore cruiser thread (36 odd pages) and I still cannot see if they have a regular ride? Anyone able to help please just PM me.

Thanks Tank

Hey tank, yeah we have a few "ratchet jaws" on here :lol: (pot calling kettle black) err, we generally have a monthly formal reasonably long run and then most weekends shorter runs, we post it in the meetings forum as "Cruiser Run"... and also in the Calendar so keep your eyes on those two, usually someone will suggest a run here and then it will get posted in the meetings and calendar, bound to be a run up 16 this saterday if weather is ok..

heyjoe
18th November 2007, 14:13
hey Tank,
Congrats on getting your new ride. I am sure you will enjoy. :woohoo:
And welcome to the big wide world of cruisers. :cool:

ynot slow
19th November 2007, 20:27
Lucky bugga,got an email last week from a mate with headline "look what we've got" then scrolled down to see a picture of suzi c50,he went from yammy 250 to it,only just passed his full license prior too,looks nice and as he said he wanted something comfortable two up.

babyblade250rr
19th November 2007, 20:45
Congrats on your purchase mate enjoy it!!!

P38
20th November 2007, 17:05
Good on ya mate.

Awesome ride.

You'll be loving that bike for years to come.

Cheers
P38