Test Riding

[SpeedyGirl]

WAHOOO!!!! Man what a lunchtime!

Well decided to get to the bike shops and see what’s out there... as I have not really decided on what new toy I might like.... soooooooo wiggling with anticipation off I headed...

First off the rank was a 2001 SV650s, all important it was blue :) I literally was bouncing waiting to take the baby for a spin.....
So off up the Port Hills round Lyttelton and by then the decision was made!!

Great bike, fun to ride, I’m toooo tall for it :cry:
My knees sit too high by the tank and generally it was quite an uncomfortable ride.

So that decision made, back to the shop and tomorrow I am taking out a Ducati 800 :whari: and its Black! ;)


Geez it’s a hard life, so many bikes and I plan to test ride as many as possible….

[Swoop]

Try a later version of your old ride. If you are tall, it might be worth considering.

[desmo dave]

Cool will look forward to a report on the Ducati 800 tomorrow.

[SpeedyGirl]

What a fantastic ride today :drool:, could not have got a better day, 24 degrees and no wind at all.... so took the Black Monster out.....

1. I'm in Love!!!
2. refer number 1 !!!

Sadly :whistle: I need to test ride some more bikes to make sure that the Ducati is exactly what I want......:2thumbsup

[SDU]

What a fantastic ride today :drool:, could not have got a better day, 24 degrees and no wind at all.... so took the Black Monster out.....

1. I'm in Love!!!
2. refer number 1 !!!

Sadly :whistle: I need to test ride some more bikes to make sure that the Ducati is exactly what I want......:2thumbsup

Awesome -of course you got a try more=cheap ride;)
did you see this one:drool:
http://www.autobase.co.nz/motorbikes-for-sale/Ducati/S4/522336.html

Why you are there you can always try this-not black sorry that ones staying.
http://www.autobase.co.nz/motorbikes-for-sale/Moto+Guzzi/V11/572070.html

[007XX]

Gah, I'm so jealous! :laugh:

Good tastes in bikes too...:niceone:

[desmo dave]

What a fantastic ride today :drool:, could not have got a better day, 24 degrees and no wind at all.... so took the Black Monster out.....

1. I'm in Love!!!
2. refer number 1 !!!

Sadly :whistle: I need to test ride some more bikes to make sure that the Ducati is exactly what I want......:2thumbsup

not much of a report.Whats next on the list to try out

[desmo dave]

Awesome -of course you got a try more=cheap ride;)
did you see this one:drool:
http://www.autobase.co.nz/motorbikes-for-sale/Ducati/S4/522336.html

Why you are there you can always try this-not black sorry that ones staying.
http://www.autobase.co.nz/motorbikes-for-sale/Moto+Guzzi/V11/572070.html

is a funny looking ducati

[Coyote]

How many test rides from one store is too many? There's several bikes I want to test ride but I'm not sure if I'm pushing my luck with the local dealers as I've taken a few bikes out but haven't bought anything.

[Joni]

What a fantastic ride today :drool:, could not have got a better day, 24 degrees and no wind at all.... so took the Black Monster out.....I have never seen you buzz about a bike as much as you did this afternoon after that ride.... you were beaming!

:niceone:

[Livvy]

is a funny looking ducati

Psst, I think it's a Moto Guzzi. :bleh:


How many test rides from one store is too many? There's several bikes I want to test ride but I'm not sure if I'm pushing my luck with the local dealers as I've taken a few bikes out but haven't bought anything.

It'd depend on the bike store and the people who work there, don't ya reckon? I mean surely, if you're on good terms with the local shop, they'll let you have a few extra runs, and if you're deciding it's the only way to go... How many bike shops are in your area? There must be more than one you can go pester, surely.


I have never seen you buzz about a bike as much as you did this afternoon after that ride.... you were beaming!

:niceone:

Sounds like a good report then... So, when you gonna get it Speedy? :msn-wink:

[Coyote]

It'd depend on the bike store and the people who work there, don't ya reckon? I mean surely, if you're on good terms with the local shop, they'll let you have a few extra runs, and if you're deciding it's the only way to go... How many bike shops are in your area? There must be more than one you can go pester, surely.

I'm close to Wellington so there are several stores luckily. I've test rode several at TSS and think I'm pushing my luck there. I've bought bikes off Motomart and Motorad so they shouldn't be a problem. Crasherfromwayback knows me off here so knows I'm unlikely to buy anything I test ride at Wellington Motorcycles where he works. My old Boss at Maidstone Yamaha knows how I ride so is totally against me riding anything he owns :p


The son of the guy who owns TSS is a mate of mine now. He's in my class at Weltec.

[Colapop]

What course you doing at Weltec? I'm out there 3 days a week so you can shout me a coffee sometime...?

[SDU]

is a funny looking ducati


Psst, I think it's a Moto Guzzi. :bleh:

:shutup: don't let him in on the secret, he might cross over from the dark side.:rolleyes:

[desmo dave]

:shutup: don't let him in on the secret, he might cross over from the dark side.:rolleyes:

but there is still room in the garage for more bikes

[surfchick]

all i can say is...
whisper ducati ducati ducati ducati...
i rode the sv's thought they were nimble and fun, BUT lacked finish and edge... didn't make the soul sing like the duc. there's just something so raw and savage about the ride, the clutch and the sound-but also v. precise. also my maintainance costs have been just about zero and my bike hd 26000kms when i bought it and now its got 38000 - just a service and tune -no parts were required and she runs like a beast...

[surfchick]

fyi...if sv's really are drawing you closer... jill had both the thou and 650 and reckoned the 650 was actually the more fun bike

[inlinefour]

What a fantastic ride today :drool:, could not have got a better day, 24 degrees and no wind at all.... so took the Black Monster out.....

1. I'm in Love!!!
2. refer number 1 !!!

Sadly :whistle: I need to test ride some more bikes to make sure that the Ducati is exactly what I want......:2thumbsup

Good going sis, hopefully this xmas you'll be able to ride it up? :niceone:

[ajturbo]

WAHOOO!!!! Man what a lunchtime!

My knees sit too high ….

ok... OK... i am sure there are ways we can help there:whistle:

[ajturbo]

What course you doing at Weltec? I'm out there 3 days a week

pervert:Pokey:

[Livvy]

I'm close to Wellington so there are several stores luckily...

Well it still sounds like you got a few stores to work off...


:shutup: don't let him in on the secret, he might cross over from the dark side.:rolleyes:

The dark side is so much fun though!

We have cookies.


but there is still room in the garage for more bikes

I think there's always more room somewhere for more bikes.

[helenoftroy]

all i can say is...
whisper ducati ducati ducati ducati...
i rode the sv's thought they were nimble and fun, BUT lacked finish and edge... didn't make the soul sing like the duc. there's just something so raw and savage about the ride, the clutch and the sound-but also v. precise. also my maintainance costs have been just about zero and my bike hd 26000kms when i bought it and now its got 38000 - just a service and tune -no parts were required and she runs like a beast...

So agree with everything you say surfchick

SpeedGirl try lots of bikes but you'l know when its the one

Only had my duc for a month and I love this bike so much.Every ride I enjoy it more and my admiration grows.....:love:

Awesome,awesome machine........

[Sensei]

Good to see you try before you buy Miss Pursell . Knew a girl like that arh thats another story LOL . Yes a VFR 800 may be a excellent bike for your bum to try . Look forward to hear of some more bikes that you get to play on . :devil2:

[The Lone Rider]

You know Jerms is looking at buying that SV650.. he's might not be to happy if you buy it :P

He'd probably get a large arse cruiser but doesn't want one under 1 litre, and his budget is to restricting as he's going overseas later this year!


If you end up buying from there... would you be interested in buying a $200 voucher for that shop off me for $175? I won it in a bike show and well.. that shop really doesn't have anything I'd buy and they wanted $600 to service my bike and I said to myself.. STUFF THAT!

Keep it cool lizzy girl



WAHOOO!!!! Man what a lunchtime!

Well decided to get to the bike shops and see what’s out there... as I have not really decided on what new toy I might like.... soooooooo wiggling with anticipation off I headed...

First off the rank was a 2001 SV650s, all important it was blue :) I literally was bouncing waiting to take the baby for a spin.....
So off up the Port Hills round Lyttelton and by then the decision was made!!

Great bike, fun to ride, I’m toooo tall for it :cry:
My knees sit too high by the tank and generally it was quite an uncomfortable ride.

So that decision made, back to the shop and tomorrow I am taking out a Ducati 800 :whari: and its Black! ;)


Geez it’s a hard life, so many bikes and I plan to test ride as many as possible….

[SpeedyGirl]

I am off today to try a new one ... Suzuki GSX750F.... lets see how that one goes...tomorrow is the TL... my humble opinion to follow

1. SV650
2. Ducati
3. Suzuki
4. TL

[Edbear]

I am off today to try a new one ... Suzuki GSX750F.... lets see how that one goes...tomorrow is the TL... my humble opinion to follow

1. SV650
2. Ducati
3. Suzuki
4. TL

I'll be keen to hear your opinion on the GSX-F750! I think it's a lot of bike and good value on NZ roads. I had the 600, an earlier version and thought it about ideal as a road bike.

[Colapop]

That GSX750F looks VERY much the same as the Katana 750's that Suzuki were flicking off for $6995 not that long ago.... :Pokey:

[henry]

How many test rides from one store is too many?

Don't worry about it. What are they gonna do, turn away a sale? They'll just think you're a tyre kicking wanker.

[Livvy]

Don't worry about it. What are they gonna do, turn away a sale? They'll just think you're a tyre kicking wanker.
Haha, does that sound accurate Coyote? :laugh:

Anyway, Speedy, had a conversation with some guy on a TL a number of months ago when we stopped at the same cafe, he had nothing but praise for the things, liked it a lot better than the SV1000 said he! Look forward to hearing what you think about it.

[Coyote]

Don't worry about it. What are they gonna do, turn away a sale? They'll just think you're a tyre kicking wanker.
Fair point.

Haha, does that sound accurate Coyote? :laugh:

I don't kick tyres cause I already know very well that bikes topple over

[henry]

Back in the day I used to visit my favourite bike shop almost daily. The guy put up with me. I was just a dumb kid who didn't have any money.

Then one day I turned up on a brand new bike, not bought from him. Man was he pissed. Called me a wanker and walked off in disgust. :)

[Livvy]

I don't kick tyres cause I already know very well that bikes topple over

Done it before have you? Silly. :rolleyes:


Back in the day I used to visit my favourite bike shop almost daily. The guy put up with me. I was just a dumb kid who didn't have any money.

Then one day I turned up on a brand new bike, not bought from him. Man was he pissed. Called me a wanker and walked off in disgust. :)

Ohhhh, I bet he was! :laugh: That was cruel of you... Funny but cruel. Did you ever test ride any of his shop's bikes before and indeed after that?

[Joni]

That GSX750F looks VERY much the same as the Katana 750's that Suzuki were flicking off for $6995 not that long ago.... :Pokey:Yup... and Kickaha will fight with her if she likes it.... because ITS NOT A REAL KATANA.... according to Mr Katana himself... :rolleyes:

Go for it Speedy.... Im sure you will find something you love soon! :hug:

[MidnightMike]

Yup... and Kickaha will fight with her if she likes it.... because ITS NOT A REAL KATANA.... according to Mr Katana

"Their not katanas - their teapots"

[Coyote]

Done it before have you? Silly. :rolleyes:

If you've seen any of my bikes in the past, you'd know.

I once headbutted my VFR out of anger, without a helmet.

[Edbear]

If you've seen any of my bikes in the past, you'd know.

I once headbutted my VFR out of anger, without a helmet.


Mmmm! I hope you've taken an anger management course...:doctor:

[Coyote]

What course you doing at Weltec? I'm out there 3 days a week so you can shout me a coffee sometime...?
Shout you a coffee? I'm a jobless student, think I can afford it? :p

Doing Auto Refinishing at N block, Monday-Wednesday. My VFR is normally parked along Cuba Street.

Back in the day I used to visit my favourite bike shop almost daily. The guy put up with me. I was just a dumb kid who didn't have any money.

Then one day I turned up on a brand new bike, not bought from him. Man was he pissed. Called me a wanker and walked off in disgust. :)
Haha. Since I was working for a while at Maidstone Yamaha, pretty much have to buy the next bike off them. Quite like the look of those Yamaha Jogs :p

[Coyote]

Mmmm! I hope you've taken an anger management course...:doctor:
Nope. Best not nudge the flood gate

[SpeedyGirl]

Grrrrr baby, is it wrong to fall in love with more than 1 bike???!!!:pinch:

This baby rides like a dream, has an aftermarket pipe so makes the Grrrr sounds that I like and has no problems with the get up and go, all the while being one of the most confortable bikes that I have ever had the pleasure of riding.
Took it over the hill from Lyttelton to Sumner and this bike corners like nothing i have ridden before and was just so easy....might just have to pop out there and take her for another spin in the weekend :msn-wink:

[FROSTY]

Jest buy it.:innocent:

[Edbear]

Grrrrr baby, is it wrong to fall in love with more than 1 bike???!!!:pinch:

This baby rides like a dream, has an aftermarket pipe so makes the Grrrr sounds that I like and has no problems with the get up and go, all the while being one of the most confortable bikes that I have ever had the pleasure of riding.
Took it over the hill from Lyttelton to Sumner and this bike corners like nothing i have ridden before and was just so easy....might just have to pop out there and take her for another spin in the weekend :msn-wink:

a/ No of course not!!! It's the buying of more than one that usually causes the problems...:lol:

b/ Thanks for confirming my suspicions! Guess you'll just have to ride the Suz and the Duc a few more times each to really make up your mind...?:rolleyes:

[Livvy]

If you've seen any of my bikes in the past, you'd know.

I once headbutted my VFR out of anger, without a helmet.

That's the sort of dumb thing I'd do, you know that? :laugh:


Mmmm! I hope you've taken an anger management course...:doctor:

Who needs anger management if you've got a bike? I thought bikes WERE anger management anyway.


...might just have to pop out there and take her for another spin in the weekend :msn-wink:

Sounds like a terrible predicament. Of course you'll have to take it out again...


a/ No of course not!!! It's the buying of more than one that usually causes the problems...:lol:

b/ Thanks for confirming my suspicions! Guess you'll just have to ride the Suz and the Duc a few more times each to really make up your mind...?:rolleyes:

And the others again...

And again...

And possibly again.

Plus, what's wrong with owning more than one bike? :bleh:

[Edbear]

...Who needs anger management if you've got a bike? I thought bikes WERE anger management anyway.

Plus, what's wrong with owning more than one bike? :bleh:


LOL!!! But of course! Now if we could just get some of the more "excitable" KB'rs out on their bikes instead of squabbling in here...:rolleyes:

And if one can afford more than one bike and the other half doesn't mind, then go for it! I've probably got the latter, it's the former I'm sadly lacking in...:(

[jim.cox]

Plus, what's wrong with owning more than one bike?

Absolutely nothing, apart from the fact that you can only ride one at a time :)

Deep in the distant past (before kids) when I had two bikes I would often be out riding the other - and wishing I was on the Ducati :)

[Livvy]

LOL!!! But of course! Now if we could just get some of the more "excitable" KB'rs out on their bikes instead of squabbling in here...:rolleyes:

And if one can afford more than one bike and the other half doesn't mind, then go for it! I've probably got the latter, it's the former I'm sadly lacking in...:(

Squabbling is fun though... And we do it so well! :rolleyes:

Ah well... Just keep saving... Maybe drop hints for a birthday/Christmas present? :laugh:


Absolutely nothing, apart from the fact that you can only ride one at a time :)

Deep in the distant past (before kids) when I had two bikes I would often be out riding the other - and wishing I was on the Ducati :)

Haha, don't we all... But the good thing about two is if you crash one or it needs repairs you have the other!

[SpeedyGirl]

Well I was at it again today and I must give a big thumbs up to Just Motorcycles in New Brighton who let me take whatever bike I wanted out and no time frames....awesome!!! :)

1. TL1000S.... YUM YUM YUM....what a fun bike, had it cruising around the hills with ease and loved the power and sound... nice to ride and was surprised that the riding position did not get uncomfortable... worth another look and ride!!!

2. Triumph Speed Triple.... what a disappointment after the TL... I liked riding this bike but totally does not suit my 'nana' style of riding, but glad I got the chance to take it out.

3. Ducati ST2 .... SWOON!!!!!! :love:
I got on this beautiful beast and it fitted like a glove, what a rush to get onto a bike that just felt right.... had this thing lower around the corners like I never have with another bike, could have stayed on this beauty for hours!!
Comfortable, easy to ride and has the best of both worlds...power and comfort!!! Left the 'nana' title at the base of the hills and luckily did not see any :Police: thank goodness :bleh:

[Sensei]

Good to see you are trying afew bike Ms Pursell all the best :innocent:

[surfchick]

but which OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!?
einy meeny miny mo...
buy the ducati mo ho ho ... did i mention the duc will set off car alarms just idleing? MAAAHAAAAA:devil2:

[woodybee]

OOOOO What a surprise, a ducatti....!

Get ready to invest in your purse strings, as beautiful though they are, they seem to attract a lot of interest in the plastic money.

Looked at an SV the other day myself, as a good mate of mine owns one and it looks like a load of fun, he raves about it.

OOOOO Decisions Decisions Decisions.......................:innocent:

[helenoftroy]

:devil2: the whisper of the Ducati........

My Duc was being sold on behalf by Just Motorcycles...... by second gear and round the first roundabout and I knew.......:banana:

Have done 2500ks in 5 wks and bike had its 30000k service by Duane on Fri.Very reasonable,no probs

:love: I love my bike

[scumdog]

Well I was at it again today and I must give a big thumbs up to Just Motorcycles in New Brighton who let me take whatever bike I wanted out and no time frames....awesome!!! :)

3. Ducati ST2 .... SWOON!!!!!! :love:
I got on this beautiful beast and it fitted like a glove, what a rush to get onto a bike that just felt right.... had this thing lower around the corners like I never have with another bike, could have stayed on this beauty for hours!!
Comfortable, easy to ride and has the best of both worlds...power and comfort!!! Left the 'nana' title at the base of the hills and luckily did not see any :Police: thank goodness :bleh:

Aw go on a blow-hard harlot!!!

Me'n'Cb'nNighthawk'n'Xaria are drinking lots of Tequila slushies and watching that icon 'Blazing Saddles'.

So watch out next rally - the 'Blazing Saddles' cliche'd quotes will be flying thick and fast.

Oh, and nice bike doll, bags I get a ride on it eh?

[Colapop]

The ride that fits you best is the one you will choose... In the mean time - ride 'em all!!

[R1madness]

The ST that speedygirl took has just had belts, valve clearances, elf oil, oil filter, spark plugs, etc so nothing to spend for lots of miles. (just like all our Dukes)

[SpeedyGirl]

Well Saturday dawned and I decided to see what else was out there for a test ride....since I have not made up my mind as yet.....
Thanks to Dean at Sportzone!

1. KAWASAKI ZR750 2004
Not bad, was a lot of fun, nice and light, found it was battering me around a little on the open road due to the lack of any screen. Excellent bike to have fun on but just did not feel right

2. Suzuki 2008 GSX650F
YUMMY! What a great bike, blew the 750F that I took out last week out of the running!! Great bike, corners well, has the speed to be dangerous!! :devil2: Loved this bike.

I am finding that the more I ride the more I am getting confused!! There are such nice bikes out there compared to the old beast I was riding.

[MyGSXF]

Woohoo.. GSXF.. :devil2: good choice chick!! :rolleyes:

[vifferman]

I am finding that the more I ride the more I am getting confused!!
It should become obvious - there will be one bike that just "does it for you". Although, from the sounds of it, that GSX650F might be the one...

[Gwinch]

gasp, shock horror!

You've not yet tried a VTR 1000? I throw down my gauntlet at you woman! After trying the TL you just simply must!

That is all. :)

[SpeedyGirl]

Well i finally got off my butt and decided that the weather was nice enough to get out there and test ride a few more bikes.....still have not decided what to buy....

so first out of the garage was a VTR1000, now this is a fun bike! The seating position was a little uncomfortable, but otherwise the bike was easy to handle, enough power and great sound with aftermarket pipes. Grrrr....
It is in the running but sadly did not fall in love with it ...

so after bringing it back in to the store the guys gave me a Honda Hornet 900 to take for a blat, not something that i would have considered but i decided to give it a go anyway.... and was surprised! This girl can kick ass, she has more power than i origionally expected, and once i got a handle on the more upright position it was a lot of fun, not sure about the naked bike tho... but will take it out for another try when i have more time

then off down the road and Dean gave me the option of any bike there!! Well who am i to say no!!! So out came the SV1000... now after the disappointing ride on the sv650 i was not expecting a lot, but the thou is a beast all of its own... sounded like sex on wheels, looks like sex on wheels! enjoyed the ride but found it a little heavy for me especially cornering.


so next week its an Aprilla Falco and whatever takes my fancy ;) oh the sad thought of trying more bikes, how will i cope!!! :whistle:

[Sensei]

Be interested to see what you think of the Falco Liz seen you have abit of liking for the Aprilia's I hear :wari::yes::innocent:

[dangerous]

havnt read the thread yet ill start at the begining soon... but SG, you worry me, some bikes just wont suit your riding style. :scooter: