Qkchk and Qkkid get Dirty

[Qkchk]

Well what would you expect?




Spend some serious $$ today and purchased 2 new DR650s from Haldanes - 1 Black and 1 Blue (surprise,surprise) . Fought over who would have the blue one and of course I let him have it. <_< Funny thing was I thought we were going over just to kick tyres and then the bloody chequebook came out! :shit:

Qkkids bike should be ready by Monday Afternoon and not sure if they can source me a 07 or it will have to be an 08 (which I think is going to happen) so I might have mine by the end of the week - Haldanes have looked after us and have done us a very good deal. Looking at getting Gel Seats, Bush Bars, Skidplates and Venturas fitted to both bikes. Hopefully we can get out there and get some time under our belts before the Capital Coast Ride at end of April................ :woohoo:

Ya never know, maybe the ATNR will be changing to every second week.............. :shifty:

[MVnut]

Welcome to the dark side Qkchk and Qkkid, May the Force be with you

[Finn]

It'll be the most fun you'll have on 2 wheels. Many of you might not be aware but I came from dirt riding. That's why I'm so fucking good.

And very pissed... at the mo

[Mikkel]

It'll be the most fun you'll have on 2 wheels. Many of you might not be aware but I came from dirt riding. That's why I'm so fucking good.

And very pissed... at the mo

You'd have to be pissed - posting positive stuff'n'all... Good on you! :yes:

[Qkchk]

You'd have to be pissed - posting positive stuff'n'all... Good on you! :yes:

Good point - Must be plenty of love his household tonight! :crazy:

[Finn]

You'd have to be pissed - posting positive stuff'n'all... Good on you! :yes:

I am actually a very positive person... even though the world is against me.

[onearmedbandit]

So that's something else you share with Jim2?

[Finn]

So that's something else you share with Jim2?

We're just one big happy family.

EDIT: Never post a serious thread on a Sat night. Drunks like me will ruin it. Great purchase though.

[sels1]

Good on ya!
I went out and bought a trailbike last week to do the CCA ride too.( not as flash as a new DR - just an old KLR - but it should get me around the course and be a load of fun!)

[Maha]

Must be plenty of love his household tonight! :crazy:

Pic's please........:innocent:

[skidMark]

Well what would you expect?




Spend some serious $$ today and purchased 2 new DR650s from Haldanes - 1 Black and 1 Blue (surprise,surprise) . Fought over who would have the blue one and of course I let him have it. <_< Funny thing was I thought we were going over just to kick tyres and then the bloody chequebook came out! :shit:

Qkkids bike should be ready by Monday Afternoon and not sure if they can source me a 07 or it will have to be an 08 (which I think is going to happen) so I might have mine by the end of the week - Haldanes have looked after us and have done us a very good deal. Looking at getting Gel Seats, Bush Bars, Skidplates and Venturas fitted to both bikes. Hopefully we can get out there and get some time under our belts before the Capital Coast Ride at end of April................ :woohoo:

Ya never know, maybe the ATNR will be changing to every second week.............. :shifty:

Hang on...when your at haldanes you have to go past the Ducati 848 to get to the DR650....

Sick sick people. :pinch:

[skidMark]

It'll be the most fun you'll have on 2 wheels. Many of you might not be aware but I came from dirt riding. That's why I'm so fucking good.

And very pissed... at the mo


Yeah um they arn't talking about honda rider dirt riding. :eek:

And wow, a bike you could flatfoot then?

What did the other kids think of the old man invading thier little track on a PW50?

[TLDV8]

Well what would you expect?




Spend some serious $$ today and purchased 2 new DR650s from Haldanes - 1 Black and 1 Blue (surprise,surprise) . Fought over who would have the blue one and of course I let him have it. <_< Funny thing was I thought we were going over just to kick tyres and then the bloody chequebook came out! :shit:

Qkkids bike should be ready by Monday Afternoon and not sure if they can source me a 07 or it will have to be an 08 (which I think is going to happen) so I might have mine by the end of the week - Haldanes have looked after us and have done us a very good deal. Looking at getting Gel Seats, Bush Bars, Skidplates and Venturas fitted to both bikes. Hopefully we can get out there and get some time under our belts before the Capital Coast Ride at end of April................ :woohoo:

Ya never know, maybe the ATNR will be changing to every second week.............. :shifty:

I have 625 kms on the clock and loving it. :niceone: ... I notice as the engine loosens up there is a bit of a hooligan element starting to show. :2thumbsup

[Qkchk]

I have 625 kms on the clock and loving it. :niceone: ... I notice as the engine loosens up there is a bit of a hooligan element starting to show. :2thumbsup









Nice pic of your 08 - Do you get a sore arse from the seat? Ive heard rumours the K8 has a better seat....

[TLDV8]

Nice pic of your 08 - Do you get a sore arse from the seat? Ive heard rumours the K8 has a better seat....

Funny you say 08.
I bought it as a run out 07 even though it looks like an 08 (registered here as a 07)
The VIN plate has a build date of 9/07 (08 build starts in Oct for Suzuki's) so the 08 fuel tank decals/stickers are odd.

The seat doesn't seem to bad but is firm to sit on.
A 500/600 ride will soon decide,so far it has only been short rides up to a 100 kms.

First mod once it is run in will be a 30 litre fuel tank which should give 600 kms to reserve.

http://www.rvaqualine.com.au/page.php?sId=11

I have to say after only having had road or MX bikes,i should have got one of these dual sports long ago !!!
Like the pic below,you are riding along the tarseal and wonder what is up a sidetrack and just go up it. :2thumbsup... Try that on a TL1000 :lol:
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[Qkchk]

Funny you say 08.
I bought it as a run out 07 even though it looks like an 08 (registered here as a 07)
The VIN plate has a build date of 9/07 (08 build starts in Oct for Suzuki's) so the 08 fuel tank decals/stickers are odd.


Yeah that is odd - all the K8s over here have those decals on (like yours) and the K7 have the white decal above the headlight and the brighter Suzuki symbol on the side of the tank..........

As you said, now we CAN go and explore up that road that has always takin my interest........

[Transalper]

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First mod once it is run in will be a 30 litre fuel tank which should give 600 kms to reserve.

http://www.rvaqualine.com.au/page.php?sId=11

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So any special reason you choose the 30litre over the 19 to 20litre IMS (they quote 18.5liters but they take 19.5 to 20) one most the rest here use?

[TLDV8]

So any special reason you choose the 30litre over the 19 to 20litre IMS (they quote 18.5liters but they take 19.5 to 20) one most the rest here use?

I don't won't to push Qkchk's thread off topic but the first reason is the 30 litre tank is made here in Australia so it is easier to purchase.
The full 30 litres can be used for longer trips only and i intend to go off the beaten track.
It is mainly about the distances up here and in between can be quite desolate
Running out of fuel or water up here can be (deadly) serious.
I saw the IMS but the 6 or so litres over stock would only add around 120kms range at a steady pace ?
I have every intention of taking the DR around Australia. :niceone:

[Transalper]

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I have every intention of taking the DR around Australia. :niceone:

Ahh.. right, didn't notice the Auss bit, certainly understand and agree on the 30 litre choice for over there in the bigger back yard.:niceone:

[Rosie]

Spend some serious $$ today and purchased 2 new DR650s from Haldanes - 1 Black and 1 Blue (surprise,surprise) . Fought over who would have the blue one and of course I let him have it. <_< Funny thing was I thought we were going over just to kick tyres and then the bloody chequebook came out! :shit:

Awesome :D
Might see you at the CCA

[Lucy]

Well what would you expect?




Qkkids bike should be ready by Monday Afternoon and not sure if they can source me a 07 or it will have to be an 08 (which I think is going to happen) s

Ya never know, maybe the ATNR will be changing to every second week.............. :shifty:

Is there a reason you wanted the 07 instead of the 08?

[007XX]

Awesome stuff guys! :niceone:

I had a CRF250, then a DR250 and did a few good trail rides, especially near Taihape...absolutely awesome fun! :headbang:

However, it became very obvious very quickly that I would be more suited physically to road biking...dirt does take it out of you, but man is it fun.

enjoy and definitely post pics when you can.

[Qkchk]

Awesome :D
Might see you at the CCA

Im counting on it! (Unless something unforseeable comes up)

[Qkchk]

Is there a reason you wanted the 07 instead of the 08?


Liked the graphics and didnt want the "but your bike is newer than mine issue...." :lol:

It looks like Im getting the 08 as there is only x1 more in black left in the North Island but by the time you pay for freight etc, I can have an 08 for a similar price. So its settled now......... just got to wait for it to turn up! :drool:

[helenoftroy]

Great choice of bike:wari:

Only had mine for 6 weeks and very happy

Have traveled 3500km and at first thought dire things bout the stock seat,but now I dont even think about it:banana:

[Crisis management]

Good on you Qkies, hopefully we will see you out there in the near future.

Mines the scruffy blue DR usually with its arse poking out of the bushes.:bye:

[NordieBoy]

Looking at getting Gel Seats, Bush Bars, Skidplates and Venturas fitted to both bikes.

The Gel seat does not have many (any?) good reviews at all.

[NordieBoy]

So any special reason you choose the 30litre over the 19 to 20litre IMS (they quote 18.5liters but they take 19.5 to 20) one most the rest here use?

And your IMS is completely standard of course :D

[Devil]

Awesome. I wanna go! :D
If you plan on doing any performance related mods (sprockets/exhausts/carb) I wouldn't mind having a tootle on it. Ridden a standard one and it seems real good value for money, but would like a tiny bit more poke!

[Qkchk]

As posted in other threads.......... have purchased x2 B7B Bash plates for A$325 landed. Will be looking at some Barkbuster hand guards on Sat, something along the price of $169 a set. Think we will hold off on that Gel Seat - After reading peoples opinions in ADVRider.com.......... might be better to do a McDonalds visit instead, but that will be latee down the track.

[Gizzit]

Will be looking at some Barkbuster hand guards on Sat, something along the price of $169 a set. Think we will hold off on that Gel Seat - After reading peoples opinions in ADVRider.com.......... might be better to do a McDonalds visit instead, but that will be latee down the track.

Let me know what you think of the Barkbusters once you have them installed. As a road bike rider, I have been used to NOT having any hand protection, so anything I will find good! What I am interested in for the touring aspect is rain/wind protection, so would be interested in what you think along those lines after you have used them in the rain. They certainly look good and the price seems good.

See who gets down to McDonalds first eh !! I know I will be heading to see then asap. I pick up my Black 07 (cos I heard they are even faster than the Blue 08 I was going to get !!! lol :lol:) this Friday from Colemans, complete with Givi A601 screen, and a Ventura pac-rack. I have ordered the skid plate and IMS tank, so they should be about a week away ... I sure am looking forward to getting out and checking out the roads I've avoided on my road bike! Wahoooooo :wari:

[NordieBoy]

I'm using the Zeta bark bustery type things.
Good value.

[Crisis management]

I'm using the Zeta bark bustery type things.
Good value.

Me too, so far max impact speeds of 60km's have been sustained without any reconstruction needed (the handguards that is).

For me, the most important mods have been tyres, handguards and bar risers, these make the most improvement to the bike. Actually, the best thing you can do is to ride the bike, the mods you will want to do will become apparent with time.

[Rosie]

Actually, the best thing you can do is to ride the bike, the mods you will want to do will become apparent with time.

:yes: That's my current plan.

[Qkchk]

I'm using the Zeta bark bustery type things.
Good value.

Looked at a set of Stingrays but the bar is made of plastic! I was hoping they had an alloy version..........

[clint640]

Looked at a set of Stingrays but the bar is made of plastic! I was hoping they had an alloy version..........

Yep, stay away from the plastic ones. I've got a set of the Zetas too, they're basically a cheaper copy of the Barkbusters, were easy to fit & seem to work well. A mate has a set of Ego handguards on his DR which seem to do the business too.

Cheers
Clint

[Rosie]

Looked at a set of Stingrays but the bar is made of plastic! I was hoping they had an alloy version..........

Clint and I both have these (http://www.zeta-racing.com/controls/armor/index.html)
with the larger "XC" plastics. I also have the LED indicators that attach to the plastics. :D

[Qkchk]

Clint and I both have these (http://www.zeta-racing.com/controls/armor/index.html)
with the larger "XC" plastics. I also have the LED indicators that attach to the plastics. :D

They look the bees knees......... if these Barkbusters dont work out I might have a go at them instead. Thanks.

[NordieBoy]

Clint and I both have these (http://www.zeta-racing.com/controls/armor/index.html)
with the larger "XC" plastics. I also have the LED indicators that attach to the plastics. :D

They're the babies I've got.

Hmmm...
How bright are the indicators?

[Rosie]

Hmmm...
How bright are the indicators?

Not super bright. I wouldn't use them by themselves.
They are pretty though. :laugh:

[young1]

Well what would you expect?




Spend some serious $$ today and purchased 2 new DR650s from Haldanes - 1 Black and 1 Blue (surprise,surprise) . Fought over who would have the blue one and of course I let him have it. <_< Funny thing was I thought we were going over just to kick tyres and then the bloody chequebook came out! :shit:

Qkkids bike should be ready by Monday Afternoon and not sure if they can source me a 07 or it will have to be an 08 (which I think is going to happen) so I might have mine by the end of the week - Haldanes have looked after us and have done us a very good deal. Looking at getting Gel Seats, Bush Bars, Skidplates and Venturas fitted to both bikes. Hopefully we can get out there and get some time under our belts before the Capital Coast Ride at end of April................ :woohoo:

Ya never know, maybe the ATNR will be changing to every second week.............. :shifty:

Look forward to seeing you both on one of the future KiwiBiker rides.

[Gizzit]

Clint and I both have these (http://www.zeta-racing.com/controls/armor/index.html)
with the larger "XC" plastics. I also have the LED indicators that attach to the plastics. :D

Hey Rosie, they look like the business! What are they like in the rain ? Have you got the bigger plastic hand guards ? I think it's going to be nice to have the wind/rain off my gloves !! I'm not used to that luxury !!
Thanks for the site. :niceone:

[NordieBoy]

Hey Rosie, they look like the business! What are they like in the rain ? Have you got the bigger plastic hand guards ? I think it's going to be nice to have the wind/rain off my gloves !! I'm not used to that luxury !!
Thanks for the site. :niceone:

I don't think the XC plastics are very wind/rain deflecting.

[Gizzit]

I don't think the XC plastics are very wind/rain deflecting.

Oh ,, ok. I thought they looked reasonable, but I bow to your knowledge. Can you recommend one that is more effective that way ? I'm not up on these things at all yet. I've been concentrating on researching and choosing the bike.
Cheers,
Grant.

[GaZBur]

Actually I've got nothing constructive to add here! I use my DR for slightly different purposes than most of you guys but am interested in the discussion here. Just gotta say I love to see the ladies getting into these bikes too! Compare the comments on this thread with some of the threads I have been reading here on KB today.
You ladies postings are a refreshing change from the sweaty sweary obnoxious types who's posts I just read and bet you ride better than them too!
I hope you stick around these threads.

They look the bees knees......... . Thanks.

....They are pretty though. :laugh:

[Qkkid]

Look forward to seeing you both on one of the future KiwiBiker rides.

:headbang:Sounds a plan:shifty: cant wait. Both our Alpine vector boots and goggles arrived today and we got our helmets last weekend our ventura racks are being fitted as we speak. Hopefully everything will be ready to go Saturday :woohoo:
We may even start up a Auckland Adventure Thursday night ride.:soon:

[Gizzit]

:headbang:Sounds a plan:shifty: cant wait. Both our Alpine vector boots and goggles arrived today and we got our helmets last weekend our ventura racks are being fitted as we speak. Hopefully everything will be ready to go Saturday :woohoo:
We may even start up a Auckland Adventure Thursday night ride.:soon:

Sorry ... I'm feeling too lazy to troll back through the threads, ... did you two get screens for your bikes ?? I was just wondering if you did, what you have ordered ? I have gone with a Givi A601, which may be a bit tall, but I'll have to wait and see. Suppose I could always get the chainsaw out and knock a bit off the top !! :)

You guys will have fun in AK. I will be down there at Colemans late tomorrow afternoon picking up my DR. Only one sleep to go !!!! lol :2thumbsup

[Qkchk]

Sorry ... I'm feeling too lazy to troll back through the threads, ... did you two get screens for your bikes ?? I was just wondering if you did, what you have ordered ? I have gone with a Givi A601, which may be a bit tall, but I'll have to wait and see. Suppose I could always get the chainsaw out and knock a bit off the top !! :)

You guys will have fun in AK. I will be down there at Colemans late tomorrow afternoon picking up my DR. Only one sleep to go !!!! lol :2thumbsup

Nope we havent given it a thought yet - guess we will ride them for 5mins and then think.........hmmm maybe I do need a screen. :lol:

I think you will be safe in regards to the weather - cope of dark clouds hanging around to the east (over Howick/Pakuranga) but it looks like its starting to clear up...looks fine in the North, hardly a cloud in the sky.....:sunny:

[Rosie]

What are they like in the rain ? Have you got the bigger plastic hand guards ? I think it's going to be nice to have the wind/rain off my gloves !! I'm not used to that luxury !!

I have got the bigger plastic guards. I've never really thought about the difference in wind/rain protection from when I didn't have guards. There may be an improvement, I'm not sure.
I mainly got them to protect the levers if the bike has a little lie down, and to protect my hands from foliage, airborne stones etc. And they make the sherpa look a bit less skinny and weedy.

[NordieBoy]

Oh ,, ok. I thought they looked reasonable, but I bow to your knowledge. Can you recommend one that is more effective that way ? I'm not up on these things at all yet. I've been concentrating on researching and choosing the bike.
Cheers,
Grant.

They are reasonable.
They could be better though :D

Gorse is also an issue as the plastics don't wrap around to the bar end.

[Crisis management]

Gorse is also an issue as the plastics don't wrap around to the bar end.

Gorse, pfft, try blackberry bushes.......I couldn't work out why my right hand was sore last sunday until I discovered all the bloody thorns embedded in my glove and trying to work there way into my knuckles.

Maybe I need a wider screen?

[Gizzit]

Does anyone know of a good web site to look at a variety of hand guards n stuff ? So far I have heard of the Barkbuster brand, and the Zeta's ... I do like the look of the Zeta handguard bar, the way it wraps it around the end. It seems quite solid.

[TLDV8]

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I was out this morning.

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I see the mention of Barkbusters,i turned up at a MX meet on my Husky (Enduro) once and was asked to remove the barkbusters (alloy version) as, if by some chance you went over the bars there was a chance of breaking your wrists (fwiw) (which i had never considered until then.

[Cary]

I see the mention of Barkbusters,i turned up at a MX meet on my Husky (Enduro) once and was asked to remove the barkbusters (alloy version) as, if by some chance you went over the bars there was a chance of breaking your wrists (fwiw) (which i had never considered until then.[/SIZE]

Get that here too & have to remove side stand as well.