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Kinje
8th February 2008, 10:22
Well, I've finallly gone and done it and bought a new bike. Took me a while to make a decision to stick in NZ and buy a new bike, but things fell into place that mean I'm here for a little while yet...and therefore need to spend the insurance money on a new bike.

Test rode a few 600's and decided I still like the CBR best. Was so close to buying one from a dealer when I found this baby and said 'yep, thats my new bike'

Missioned off to Auckland to pick her up last weekend and cruised home to Masterton the longish way (Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo, Napier, Masterton). 750km later very happy with my decision. Riding out of Akl was horrible, but found some blissful bits on the other stretches- the Karangahake? Gorge between Paeroa and Waihi, Te Puki to Rotorua, Taupo to Napier.

A few more km under the tires now that I'm back in Masterton. Couple of quick trips locally, a wee cruise over the takas,

Tried a new trick in taking a pillion too . Never tried that before but gave it a go, took it pretty easy. Cruised down to Carterton on the main road, stopped and asked how she was doing and the mad silly grin and "I like going round corners" said it all. So off to Martinborough we went for some more corners :rockon:
Her_C4
8th February 2008, 10:25
Excellent news - CONGRATULATIONS - nothing better to put a smile on your dial... :2thumbsup :cool:

Where are the pics???? :whistle: EDIT: Ohhhhhh ok - see the pic's now - BEWDYFALL in red :scooter::gob:

I may have seen you around Martinborough on Sunday afternoon?
Kinje
8th February 2008, 10:28
No prob not me. Was coming back from Napier on Sun. Spent most of the day being sober driver for my mates there doing Harvest Hawkes Bay so didn't ride home till later. Might cross paths out there sometimes tho as it's a common coffee stop
skelstar
8th February 2008, 10:57
Nice bike. Hope you've cleaned by now Brent :nono:
kiwifruit
8th February 2008, 11:06
Congrats :D
LilSel
8th February 2008, 11:24
Congrats on the new arrival :D very cool!
onearmedbandit
8th February 2008, 11:26
Nice. Good looking machine, enjoy it.
Kendog
8th February 2008, 11:36
Very very nice, well done.

Track day coming up soon as well.
Lissa
8th February 2008, 12:37
Yup said it before, nice bike Brent!! Awesome your gf likes being pillioned too :2thumbsup
vifferman
8th February 2008, 12:56
Nice bike! :niceone:
Congratulations, Sir!


Tried a new trick in taking a pillion too . Never tried that before but gave it a go, took it pretty easy.
So what's the story with that? Was your previous bike too small? :spudwhat:
gijoe1313
8th February 2008, 15:46
:niceone: In go fast red as well! I like! I like it a lot yessirreebob!
discotex
8th February 2008, 17:17
Very very nice, well done.

Track day coming up soon as well.

Mmmm MotoTT Taupo on the 29th then Frosty/KB Taupo on the 16th of March. Spoilt for choice!

Good stuff Kinje. Red CBR600RR's FTW! :woohoo:
Kendog
8th February 2008, 17:29
Mmmm MotoTT Taupo on the 29th then Frosty/KB Taupo on the 16th of March. Spoilt for choice!

Good stuff Kinje. Red CBR600RR's FTW! :woohoo:

Manfeild day on the 2nd March as well
DingoZ
8th February 2008, 18:54
Nice stuff..

?? How does it go on long rides....comfy......Is it something could be used for long tours as well as blats, and commuting on a daily basis..? :)
stify
8th February 2008, 19:06
Nice stuff..

?? How does it go on long rides....comfy......Is it something could be used for long tours as well as blats, and commuting on a daily basis..? :)

tis an all purpose bike, blats all gd, commuting all gd,track days all gd,done 600 km's in a day..all gd, now done 27000 k's on mine from new...need to think about wot to replace it with...new ones a bit fuggly but
Mort
8th February 2008, 19:29
Lovely bike - well done :2thumbsup
Gubb
8th February 2008, 19:37
Congrats mate, looks like a blast!
Trudes
8th February 2008, 20:02
Nice one matey potatey!! Very pretty (good choice on another Honda!!)
No FX
8th February 2008, 20:34
nice bike mate
Maki
8th February 2008, 23:15
Good on you. Next time I get asked in an interview at work: "Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?" My reply is going to be: On a CBR600RR! :niceone:
Kinje
11th February 2008, 08:46
Cheers for comments guys. Still really happy with it after the weekend. Yeah, you can do big km's on them no worries. Did 500km on the first day bringing it from Akl to Napier and felt sweet at the end of the day. I've got some throw over soft panniers that sit over the pillion seat for all the gear I need when touring. Had an 04 one before getting this one and rode round the South Island for 2 weeks, and I think the riding position of the 06 is a bit more comfy.