Insurance Update

[James Deuce]

The TRX IS Dead. $8500 worth of damage minimum. From a low speed slide into a cliff face.

I'm going to buy the Hornet. Thanks to some quality negotiation it is down to $6495, which means I can buy a screen and replace the rear shock with what I have left over. Maybe more if I unleash the wife.

Next week I'm going to test ride the Hornet, a GSX750F the same shop has, and a VFR750 Magna, just for a laugh.

Have a look here:

Hornet (http://mastertonmotorcycles.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedBikeID=474291&TabID=5552&Alias=mastertonmotorcyclesNZ)

GSX750F (http://mastertonmotorcycles.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedBikeID=216376&TabID=5552&Alias=mastertonmotorcyclesNZ)

Magna (http://mastertonmotorcycles.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedBikeID=434357&TabID=5552&Alias=mastertonmotorcyclesNZ)

[vifferman]

That's sad about the TRX, but that Hornet looks OK. :niceone:

[F5 Dave]

Give us a yell if you want to arrange some time to crack into the CBR (won’t be near a PC for a few days).

[Motoracer]

Good to hear that you'r finally getting sorted Jim! Hornets are really nice road bikes.

[Krayy]

Hey Jim,

Can you test ride the Breva as well and give us an opinion?

Ta.

[ajturbo]

too much plastic for my liking...

[Ghost Lemur]

Nice looking Hornet Jim2. :cool:

Glad to hear everything's gone smoothly with the insurance company.

You'll be back tearing up the metal before you know it. :scooter:

[Krayy]

Whats the status of your NCB Jim?

Had any more accidents that they're still punishing you for (wasn't there an incident with a Volvo and your RGV250 a ways back?)

[James Deuce]

Hey Jim,

Can you test ride the Breva as well and give us an opinion?

Ta.

No. Ugly. Slow.

[James Deuce]

Whats the status of your NCB Jim?

Had any more accidents that they're still punishing you for (wasn't there an incident with a Volvo and your RGV250 a ways back?)I think you are letting decades skip by there , O senile one.

I had a 60% NCB. This is my first accident in 14 years.

[James Deuce]

too much plastic for my liking... Thou art :wacko:

[gav]

FZR1000 (http://mastertonmotorcycles.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedBikeID=173096&TabID=5552&Alias=mastertonmotorcyclesNZ)
Lotta bike there for little money? worth a look?

[James Deuce]

FZR1000 (http://mastertonmotorcycles.bikepoint.co.nz/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedBikeID=173096&TabID=5552&Alias=mastertonmotorcyclesNZ)
Lotta bike there for little money? worth a look?
Too old and too hard to buy decent tyres for it.

Thanks anyway.

[Blakamin]

let me know when... my turn to visit a new bike on top of pie-cock... because pi-cock has less diesel

[James Deuce]

Roger that!

It'll be a couple of weeks.

[2_SL0]

Shame to see you leave the Yamaha fold. But def go with the Hornet. The big bonus, its NAAAAAKKKKKKEDDDDD. :2thumbsup

[mangell6]

So true, Judderbar, so true.

[gav]

You want naked? How about this for a bargain!!
naked VFR750 streetfighter cheap as !! (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-20290518.htm)
Looks pretty cool !! :2thumbsup
http://202.21.128.4/photoserver/52/7103952_full.jpg

[James Deuce]

The wife and I have had a long chat, and we agreed the Hornet is looking like the best bet, as I'll have to keep whatever I get now until the end of 2006 and it is a low K bike at a goodprice, meaning I'll probably won't be riding it as much as I rode the TRX. It is a bit less focussed than the TRX as well, which means it will pbe a lot more comfortable for the couple of long rides I go on every year.

As soon as I finish my degree (2006), I'll be allowed to buy something NEW! I'm thinking XB9r (if they're still around) or Yamaha MT-01.

Thanks for all the advice and "shit" tossed my way, as it has restored and maintained my sense of humour. Those of you who didn;t offer sympathy or "shit" have been duly noted :)

I have added you to my "Joni" list for a future evil prank.

[Ghost Lemur]

The wife and I have had a long chat, and we agreed the Hornet is looking like the best bet, as I'll have to keep whatever I get now until the end of 2006 and it is a low K bike at a goodprice, meaning I'll probably won't be riding it as much as I rode the TRX. It is a bit less focussed than the TRX as well, which means it will pbe a lot more comfortable for the couple of long rides I go on every year.

As soon as I finish my degree (2006), I'll be allowed to buy something NEW! I'm thinking XB9r (if they're still around) or Yamaha MT-01.

Thanks for all the advice and "shit" tossed my way, as it has restored and maintained my sense of humour. Those of you who didn;t offer sympathy or "shit" have been duly noted :)

I have added you to my "Joni" list for a future evil prank.


Oooo You could be the first KBer with an MT-01. Been wondering how long it would take for a KBer to seriously consider getting one. Now there's some motivation to get through your studies.

Looking foward to your Hornet Review.

[2_SL0]

Im going to try and beat him, just so I can say I had one first, lololol. Except I dont want one.

:ride:

[aff-man]

Ahhhh jim looky looky what came http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-20385137.htmup fo sale nice and cheap

[gav]

Hmmm, got bad link there, but if you search TRX ;)
you may find this
http://202.21.128.4/photoserver/20/7125320_full.jpg

[James Deuce]

Hmmm, got bad link there, but if you search TRX ;)
you may find this


Cheers Gav - got it on my watchlist - that looks like a lovely one too. He's listed it as a '91 which is a bit odd given that they were released in '95.

I'll keep a close watch on that and I may send my bike bouncer in Auckland round to check it out.

[Posh Tourer :P]

I'll ride it down for ya....

[Posh Tourer :P]

For free even :D

[James Deuce]

LOl PT - How about if I do manage the impossible and win the auction, I'll meet you for a coffee or something when I go up to pick it up?

[Posh Tourer :P]

damn.... I thought I was doing pretty well getting in first.....

[riffer]

You want naked? How about this for a bargain!!
naked VFR750 streetfighter cheap as !! (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-20290518.htm)
Looks pretty cool !! :2thumbsup
http://202.21.128.4/photoserver/52/7103952_full.jpg

If you look at the bidding a bit closer, I think you'll find Frosty's got first dibs on that one...

[James Deuce]

Shh - it's horrible :)

Well I've managed to find quite a few things to look at so far, all low Ks, all in nice nick:

98 CB600 Hornet
97 GSX750F
97 TRX850
93 VFR750
97 GSF600S
94 YZF750R

I'll get there. :)

[gav]

If you look at the bidding a bit closer, I think you'll find Frosty's got first dibs on that one...
Hey Frosty, have u had a look at it?
I'd be keen if it wasnt in Orcland.....