I wanna new bike.

[Maha]

I am in the market for a brand new 08' something to ride.
The short list is very short, only two have made it.
This has come about because as of now the Triumph is totally mine, yes I payed out the last $8k today. Nedyumph belongs to me now...Bitch! :hug:

[yungatart]

You have way too much money, and not enough common sense..I suggest you forgo the new bike, give me all your money (I promise I'll look after it :mellow:) and in return I will give you the Mighty Spada until "The Cheesecake King" returns in 2009...
Now you have to admit, that is a pretty awesome deal:Punk:

[blacksheep]

fwiw i love mine,use it mainly two up but its still lots of fun solo.

[Maha]

You have way too much money, and not enough common sense..I suggest you forgo the new bike, give me all your money (I promise I'll look after it :mellow:) and in return I will give you the Mighty Spada until "The Cheesecake King" returns in 2009...
Now you have to admit, that is a pretty awesome deal:Punk:

I dont have way to much money any more....:crybaby:
But what ever I can get for the Sprint will help with the pending deal.
May take a few weeks, I feel a tad light headed at the mo'...
But happy as fuck at the same time.
Trade in or TradeMe?... get more privately....bike shops offer squat as trade ins.


fwiw i love mine,use it mainly two up but its still lots of fun solo.

I bet you do and no doubt it is, which ever i go for must be sweet as a two up bike, cos at times it will be used as such...the Z1000 looses a bit where thats concerned

[nodrog]

get a speed triple, then we can race for pink bits.

[Maha]

get a speed triple, then we can race for pink bits.

Naaaaaaaaa they is too fast au!....:eek:

[jrandom]

Go with the Fazer. Much better all-round proper motorcycle.

:yes:

The Zed Thou's a twitchy buzzy wheelie-mad little beast with no pillion accommodation worth mentioning. Cool, but not really my thing (at least not to the extent of wanting to own one) and probably not yours either.

[James Deuce]

Neither of them will feel like a nice bike to ride until you do the suspension. The Zed especially.

[MadDuck]

The Zed Thou's a twitchy buzzy wheelie-mad little beast...

...sounds like a bit of you Mr Maha :2thumbsup

[ManDownUnder]

Mate - unless there's something wrong with the Triumph I'd be inclined to keep it.... I reckon it's a great bike... and my little boy loves it (have to admit his Dad doesn't mind it so much either)

Just my 5c (and coming from a '94 RF owner with 97,000 on the clock... )

[ManDownUnder]

...sounds like a bit of you Mr Maha :2thumbsup

You mean it sounds like Mom....

[yod]

Mate - unless there's something wrong with the Triumph I'd be inclined to keep it.... I reckon it's a great bike... and my little boy loves it (have to admit his Dad doesn't mind it so much either)

Just my 5c (and coming from a '94 RF owner with 97,000 on the clock... )

yeah go the RF...nice

you should try a blackbird someday - like an RF on 'roids

[jrandom]

Mate - unless there's something wrong with the Triumph I'd be inclined to keep it...

Does not compute. Bling it, bin it, tune it or flick it, that's the annual rule for whatever's in my gargre.

:niceone:

And it's a pretty tame approach compared to some on this forum...


coming from a '94 RF owner with 97,000 on the clock...

Bear in mind that someone's gotta feed the market with nice second-hand bikes.

[ManDownUnder]

yeah go the RF...nice

you should try a blackbird someday - like an RF on 'roids

... don't go telling me stuff like that... I'm happy saving money on the RF thanks. Stocked up on bits too to I can replace 'em cheap if they ever go bad...

EL CHEAPO RIDES AGAIN!

[yod]

... don't go telling me stuff like that... I'm happy saving money on the RF thanks. Stocked up on bits too to I can replace 'em cheap if they ever go bad...

EL CHEAPO RIDES AGAIN!

oh hell no mate, RF's are plenty beasty, you should see manwithav8's new one - holy shit it's MINT:shit:

interesting comparison though

[blacksheep]

that z1000 is nice:niceone:,apart from the fugly pipe:sick:.the fz's pipe is not that pretty but i still could of lived with it (it now has a de-baffled leo-vince on it now:devil2:),the fz's pillion grips took mrs blacksheep a while to get used too,got a ventura on it now so lots to hold on to:sunny:

[SPman]

Naaaaaaaaa they is too fast au!....:eek:
And you are looking at an FZ1?................

[NZsarge]

fwiw i love mine,use it mainly two up but its still lots of fun solo.
:niceone:

Go with the Fazer. Much better all-round proper motorcycle.

:yes:

The Zed Thou's a twitchy buzzy wheelie-mad little beast with no pillion accommodation worth mentioning. Cool, but not really my thing (at least not to the extent of wanting to own one) and probably not yours either.

Hey I might be bias but....fair call i'd say.

Put a slip on the FZ1 as soon as you can if you get one, i've just put an Arrow on mine and I freakin' love it.

[avgas]

New fazer is sexier now, especially the FZ1N.
but i bought a fazer because i couldn't afford a Z1000......
In saying that though the new z1000 i uglier than the old one???? and the exhaust is retarded lookin. Gimmie the 4 into 2 into 4 any day.

[Maha]

Go with the Fazer. Much better all-round proper motorcycle.

:yes:

The Zed Thou's a twitchy buzzy wheelie-mad little beast with no pillion accommodation worth mentioning. Cool, but not really my thing (at least not to the extent of wanting to own one) and probably not yours either.

I take your advice very seriously...even though you enjoy throwing bikes at the ground...:done:


Neither of them will feel like a nice bike to ride until you do the suspension. The Zed especially.

Dont say that Jimmy Rua....I am suspensioned out!....


...sounds like a bit of you Mr Maha :2thumbsup

The twitchy buzzy ?.....:headbang:



Mate - unless there's something wrong with the Triumph I'd be inclined to keep it.... I reckon it's a great bike... and my little boy loves it (have to admit his Dad doesn't mind it so much either)

Just my 5c (and coming from a '94 RF owner with 97,000 on the clock... )

Hey I like it too, very much, but time has come, I have owned it longer than any other bike I have had. It will have to go to good home. I will put it on tradeMe as Classified within the next few days.

[martybabe]

The yam is a clear winner in the looks department imo, anything beyond that is beyond me. Enjoy which ever you choose. :apint:

[jrandom]

Oh, for what it's worth, I haven't ridden the current Z1000, just the previous model. Maybe Kawasaki's toned it down and smoothed it out a bit.

Whatever the case, get those test rides happening!

:cool:

[kiwifruit]

I want a new drug, one that won't make me sick, one that won' make me crash my car, or make me feel three feet thick.

[jrandom]

I want a new drug, one that won't make me sick, one that won' make me crash my car, or make me feel three feet thick.

I don't like the drugs,
But the drugs like me.

<img src="http://images.todaystmj4.com/images/eside_motorcycle.jpg"/>

I don't like the drugs, the drugs, the drugs...

[Rob Taylor]

Go Give Kerry Jeffs a ring on 021765912.He owns KTL motorcycles and will restore your faith in dealers and trade in prices.Easy guy to talk to,real down to earth....

[kiwifruit]

Go Give Kerry Jeffs a ring on 021765912.He owns KTL motorcycles and will restore your faith in dealers and trade in prices.Easy guy to talk to,real down to earth....

+1
Kerry is great to deal with

[oldguy]

Hey I like it too, very much, but time has come, I have owned it longer than any other bike I have had. It will have to go to good home. I will put it on tradeMe as Classified within the next few days.
I,m in the market for a track bike, :laugh:

[Maha]

Go with the Fazer. Much better all-round proper motorcycle.

:yes:

The Zed Thou's a twitchy buzzy wheelie-mad little beast with no pillion accommodation worth mentioning. Cool, but not really my thing (at least not to the extent of wanting to own one) and probably not yours either.

So Dan....what do you think about theses.......

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=141990237

[AllanB]

For $14k you could buy a brand new Hornet 900 ($11) and take a trip to Robert Taylor with the $3k change. There may even be $ spare to import a pipe from the USA (too expensive here).

My 10c worth is:

FJ - at that price its just to much for a old bike, should be 11 -12.
KZ - great reviews, but I'm not so big on origami styling and the mufflers suck.
Fazer - spunky in the naked model, great detail (check out the bar clamps). Ride one as some reviews complain about a weak bottom end :sick:

I'd be nagging Triumph dealers about a discounted Speed Triple as well.

[Maha]

For $14k you could buy a brand new Hornet 900 ($11) and take a trip to Robert Taylor with the $3k change. There may even be $ spare to import a pipe from the USA (too expensive here).

My 10c worth is:

FJ - at that price its just to much for a old bike, should be 11 -12.
KZ - great reviews, but I'm not so big on origami styling and the mufflers suck.
Fazer - spunky in the naked model, great detail (check out the bar clamps). Ride one as some reviews complain about a weak bottom end :sick:

I'd be nagging Triumph dealers about a discounted Speed Triple as well.

I have this on my watch list as well....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=157195809.... the Kwaka is out of the running to be honest...the need for two riding at times puts it at the bottom

[jrandom]

So Dan....what do you think about theses.......

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=141990237

Veeeeeerrry nice. A bit lighter than the GSX1400, also with a bit less grunt, but very nicely put together, very comfy... ride one and see. The stock twin rear Ohlins are a nice touch.

[AllanB]

Now that is a good buy :woohoo:

Very clean look pipe mod too, presumably saving a small fortunate on cans. And to me cans do not suit that retro style (Neptune has started producing a nice looking cone muffler).

If you are a large or tall person and as you say doing 2-up riding a FJ that new and that price would be ideal (I know I just contradicted my earlier post but that was purely price related to a new FJ). Speed triples are not designed for 2-up.

Also if the FJ appeals to you there are a few shops doing prices on the Honda CB1300 and keep an eye out for the GSX1400 Suzuki. See below re dealers prices.

http://motorcycletrader.co.nz/UsedItemResults.aspx?N=4294967263+4294967163+0&sid=11A3F0398D0D

http://motorcycletrader.co.nz/UsedItemResults.aspx?N=4294967251+4294966516+0&sid=11A3F0398D0D





More choices.....

There's only one thing for it - test rides :soon:

[Maha]

Thoughts have widened somewhat..to a Big Naked no less.
In no paticular order...

1....GSX1400...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=150523358
2....CB1300.....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=105736108
3....XJR1300...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=141990237

[DMNTD]

Bloody hell man with the inverted mohawk...you chew through way too many bikes e hoa! :no:

[Maha]

Bloody hell man with the inverted mohawk...you chew through way too many bikes e hoa! :no:

Naaaaa coming up two years with the current....in that time you have had how many?... 87?....:lol:

Dont know if you have seen the ones on the 'List?
I seem to be all over the place with my 'Wants'...
Theres even a Daytona on my TradeMe wacthlist...but thats a 'not really'.
What your thoughts on the Big Three Chris?
Thing is mate...I will visiting four Bike shops at the end of the month and it only seems right that I spend at either one of those shops. Have to sell the Triumph first...:yes:

[nallac]

Thoughts have widened somewhat..to a Big Naked no less.

1....GSX1400...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=150523358
2....CB1300.....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=105736108
3....XJR1300...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=141990237

thats the order i'd rank them in..

judging b looks only, having never ridden any of em.:weep:

gotta love the looks of the GSX1400,:2thumbsup
I have to take one for a ride one day.

[alanzs]

Rode the B-King the other day; pretty awesome. But for the price, the '08 Busa would be my choice, if I wanted THAT kind of bike. LOL!

[DMNTD]

Naaaaa coming up two years with the current....in that time you have had how many?... 87?....:lol:

Dont know if you have seen the ones on the 'List?
I seem to be all over the place with my 'Wants'...
Theres even a Daytona on my TradeMe watcth list...but that's a 'not really'.
What your thoughts on the Big Three Chris?
Thing is mate...I will visiting four Bike shops at the end of the month and it only seems right that I spend at either one of those shops. Have to sell the Triumph first...:yes:

Nah...a couple,maybe :confused:

What's my thoughts? Almost irrelevant mate as it's you that would be riding it so only you could answer that as we're after slightly differing things for our road riding.
They are ALL good bikes...99% of bikes are these days.
At work I simply ask people their riding intentions for the next 2 years and take it from there.
Personally I find naked bikes more fun as you're in the elements and get the whole riding experience.
You've been spoilt for comfort and handling in recent times Mark so I would recommend heading towards up grading the suspension on any bike that you buy...at some stage,maybe after the first 12,000kms or so.

IMO I believe the FZ1 would suit best from what I believe you're after as they're such a great platform to build on. I believe they are much better in the twisties(compared to the naked s you've posted up) and have PLENTY of grunt to both enjoy yourself and carry luggage etc

[The Stranger]

I am in the market for a brand new 08' something to ride.
The short list is very short, only two have made it.
This has come about because as of now the Triumph is totally mine, yes I payed out the last $8k today. Nedyumph belongs to me now...Bitch! :hug:
To the short list...
1....08' FZ1s http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-138451713.htm
2....08' Z1000 (black) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=153389465

Will trial both these bikes soon, but at this stage (without having been on either of them) the Fazer is the one that im keen on to be honest.

Put this one (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Lifestyle/Mobility-aids/auction-158059430.htm) on your short list too Mark. Just looks so you!

[The Stranger]

Neither of them will feel like a nice bike to ride until you do the suspension. The Zed especially.

Sure the suspension on the Fazer could do with some work now that it has 20,000 on it, but the reason the GSXR went and I kept the Fazer was that the Fazer with stock suspension handled better then the GSXR with Ohlins rear and tweaked front.
Ok, the GSXR suspension was 30,000km old, and the Fazer new.
I'm pretty sure Mark will find it quite reasonable.

[The Stranger]

Fazer - spunky in the naked model, great detail (check out the bar clamps). Ride one as some reviews complain about a weak bottom end :sick:


Very easily cured with an FCE.
Plus I see it as a bonus. Mild mannered under 7k around town, at 7 all hell cuts loose.

[NZsarge]

Mild mannered under 7k around town, at 7 all hell cuts loose.

..........:2thumbsup.
Roberty Dog has kindly just sold me his Velocity stacks so i'll put them on the FZ1 soon, interesting to see if the mid-range gets the boost they claim it does.

[The Stranger]

..........:2thumbsup.
Roberty Dog has kindly just sold me his Velocity stacks so i'll put them on the FZ1 soon, interesting to see if the mid-range gets the boost they claim it does.

Graves or Factory Pro?
What other mods do you have?

[NZsarge]

IMO I believe the FZ1 would suit best from what I believe you're after as they're such a great platform to build on. I believe they are much better in the twisties(compared to the naked s you've posted up) and have PLENTY of grunt to both enjoy yourself and carry luggage etc

Exactly, that's why I bought my FZ1, very good platform to build on and make a good bike freakin' awesome IMHO.
So far so good and iv'e only put a slip on can on it!

[NZsarge]

Graves or Factory Pro?
What other mods do you have?
Graves, I put an Arrow pipe on it about 3 weeks ago which had also ditched the power valve, so far that's it.
Removing the PV and thusly one of the cats and a free flowing can has completely changed the character of the bike and i'm loving it!
Sounds awesome too.

[arj127]

I'm really digging those black b-kings right now, if only i could win the bloody lotto

[Scouse]

I reckon the FZ1 is the best of the Jap nekid 1000's both performance and looks wise

[AllanB]

FZ1 bling

http://www.twinshack.co.uk/prods/pc21.html

[Scouse]

Thoughts have widened somewhat..to a Big Naked no less.
In no paticular order...

1....GSX1400...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=150523358
2....CB1300.....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=105736108
3....XJR1300...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=141990237If yer goin down that road what about a ZRX1200R

[The Stranger]

Graves, I put an Arrow pipe on it about 3 weeks ago which had also ditched the power valve, so far that's it.
Removing the PV and thusly one of the cats and a free flowing can has completely changed the character of the bike and i'm loving it!
Sounds awesome too.

Cheap and easy mods.
Gut the cat from the collector. 10 minute job. Helps the mid range.
The air box in these things are a joke and have a tiny little filter. Whilst you are fitting the stacks cut the bottom right off the front of the air box and either descreen the original filter or replace it with a K&N, DNA or similar.
No sweat to get more HP from these than a stock R1 and cheaply too, but you NEED to let it breath.

Not quite so cheap and easy, but well worth it.
An FCE and smaller secondary flies from Ivan.

A little dearer.
PC3.
There are many maps available that are quite reliable, if you know where to look.
If you are real rich get the Ignition Module too and have it mapped.

Even more expensive.
Full Yoshi system.

I am running the Factory Pro stacks.
Excellent! little better on the low-mid. Hard to say in the mid range (would you really noticean HP or 2 at 8k?), but there is a second wind at about 9,000rpm.

[NZsarge]

Cheap and easy mods.
Gut the cat from the collector. 10 minute job. Helps the mid range.
The air box in these things are a joke and have a tiny little filter. Whilst you are fitting the stacks cut the bottom right off the front of the air box and either descreen the original filter or replace it with a K&N, DNA or similar.
No sweat to get more HP from these than a stock R1 and cheaply too, but you NEED to let it breath.

Not quite so cheap and easy, but well worth it.
An FCE and smaller secondary flies from Ivan.

A little dearer.
PC3.
There are many maps available that are quite reliable, if you know where to look.
If you are real rich get the Ignition Module too and have it mapped.

Even more expensive.
Full Yoshi system.

I am running the Factory Pro stacks.
Excellent! little better on the low-mid. Hard to say in the mid range (would you really noticean HP or 2 at 8k?), but there is a second wind at about 9,000rpm.

At which point do you think a PC3 is required, i'm told that it's fine at the moment but if I was do the airbox and filter mods as you suggest do you reckon it might upset the mixture to the point where the computer can't compensate?
I like the idea but I don't want to screw the bike by making it run too lean or whatever.
I'll be getting a FCE as soon as I can afford it, can get it through Waikato Yamaha which reduces the hassle of getting the bit from overseas.
I understand that with the FCE the secondaries are opened sooner too.

[Upgrader]

Pink bits :eek:

d*mn Ida thought racin fer pink slips would be risky nuff

[mashman]

Italian perhaps

With lots of nice fruit:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-156891522.htm

Something you could mod the hell out of:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-154168783.htm

[The Stranger]

At which point do you think a PC3 is required, i'm told that it's fine at the moment but if I was do the airbox and filter mods as you suggest do you reckon it might upset the mixture to the point where the computer can't compensate?
I like the idea but I don't want to screw the bike by making it run too lean or whatever.
I'll be getting a FCE as soon as I can afford it, can get it through Waikato Yamaha which reduces the hassle of getting the bit from overseas.
I understand that with the FCE the secondaries are opened sooner too.

I don't believe you have any worries there.
Why?
Well several in the states are running the air box mods and filter sans PC3.

Also we fitted the PC3 to my bike as the first mod and put it on the dyno. Got 5hp out of it then added the Yoshi TRC and back on the dyno, got another 5.
The first time we had it on the dyno, we added a lot of fuel at around 4 - 4,500 RPM and took a lot out below 4,000rpm (even with the o2 sensor disconnected).
From then on I have only subtracted fuel from this first map.
Point is, it is lean from the factory around 4k, however, we have never run more fuel than when it was completely stock, even with the airbox and filter mod, gutted cat etc.
Confused?

[Upgrader]

I'm really digging those black b-kings right now, if only i could win the bloody lotto

D*mn nice bike yes. nd fast too, plus I hear riding positions ok for those of uz with the knackegered knees'n'back

[arj127]

I definatley have the knackered knees (thanx mx) and back sindrome, just cant bridge the 10k gap between my sv and the b.
I thought a vtwin b would be pretty awesome actually, that big v twin sound and all

[NZsarge]

Confused?

Yeah I think I get it.....
That's enough thread hijacking for oneday, did'nt really mean to turn this into a FZ1 thread :lol:
Might actually start a thread on KB, i know all the info is there on the FZ1OA site but there is so much info to sort through.

[Maha]

Nah...a couple,maybe :confused:

What's my thoughts? Almost irrelevant mate as it's you that would be riding it so only you could answer that as we're after slightly differing things for our road riding.
They are ALL good bikes...99% of bikes are these days.
At work I simply ask people their riding intentions for the next 2 years and take it from there.
Personally I find naked bikes more fun as you're in the elements and get the whole riding experience.
You've been spoilt for comfort and handling in recent times Mark so I would recommend heading towards up grading the suspension on any bike that you buy...at some stage,maybe after the first 12,000kms or so.

IMO I believe the FZ1 would suit best from what I believe you're after as they're such a great platform to build on. I believe they are much better in the twisties(compared to the naked s you've posted up) and have PLENTY of grunt to both enjoy yourself and carry luggage etc

Thanks Chris....Tis' good to get feedback like this...there are only a handful of mates on here that I would ask of, and listen too, when it comes to the advice I am after on such matters....that prick below is another one...


Put this one (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Lifestyle/Mobility-aids/auction-158059430.htm) on your short list too Mark. Just looks so you!

Utter Bastard....


Sure the suspension on the Fazer could do with some work now that it has 20,000 on it, but the reason the GSXR went and I kept the Fazer was that the Fazer with stock suspension handled better then the GSXR with Ohlins rear and tweaked front.
Ok, the GSXR suspension was 30,000km old, and the Fazer new.
I'm pretty sure Mark will find it quite reasonable.

Nice Bastard....

I reckon the FZ1 is the best of the Jap nekid 1000's both performance and looks wise

Yes Steve, I would have to agree....dressed in black would me choice of colour but the new 08' is a bit up there in $$$$


FZ1 bling
http://www.twinshack.co.uk/prods/pc21.html

Have added that link to Favs'...Salesmand said a belly pan would cost around $500......Cheaper from the UK and I could paint it pinkish!....

[The Stranger]

Utter Bastard....


My humble apologies Mark.

[Maha]

My humble apologies Mark.

Thats sooooooooooo sincere........Not...:msn-wink:
Now wheres that grain of salt????.....:confused:

Must spread...bla bla bla..

[Maha]

The Triumph goes this weekend so by this time next week I should be stroking my NEW bike. Went and told the local Warkworth Honda man today that ''I will have that one thanks''...with a Ventura Pack Rack and six months rego....please.
At no extra cost, that will be done. Cant ask for better that.....:first:
The only Kms it will have on it is from taking it to the testing station (across the road) ... its a mighty fine looking bit of Honda if I do say so myself.....:niceone:
This pic doesn't really do it justice but heres a sample....http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/bikedetails.asp?BikeTypeID=4&ModelID=64&type=

[Scouse]

The Triumph goes this weekend so by this time next week I should be stroking my NEW bike. Went and told the local Warkworth Honda man today that ''I will have that one thanks''...with a Ventura Pack Rack and six months rego....please.
At no extra cost, that will be done. Cant ask for better that.....:first:
The only Kms it will have on it is from taking it to the testing station (across the road) ... its a mighty fine looking bit of Honda if I do say so myself.....:niceone:
This pic doesn't really do it justice but here a sample....http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/bikedetails.asp?BikeTypeID=4&ModelID=64&type=Did you look at the fuckin ZRX1200R like the picture I posted earler on Mark? I rode my Mate Pauls one to Kawhia and back yesterday And it was fantastic Paul has dialed it in just right and replaced the standard tyres with Mezler sportec ME3's fuckin thing was so much better that I remember mine being

[alanzs]

I am being really good this year, because Santa is watching and I have a 2009 Busa on my Xmas list. I'm being really good (He knows when you've been bad or good...). Fuck the Xmas tree, I just want the Busa :2thumbsup

[The Stranger]

The Triumph goes this weekend so by this time next week I should be stroking my NEW bike. Went and told the local Warkworth Honda man today that ''I will have that one thanks''...with a Ventura Pack Rack and six months rego....please.
At no extra cost, that will be done. Cant ask for better that.....:first:
The only Kms it will have on it is from taking it to the testing station (across the road) ... its a mighty fine looking bit of Honda if I do say so myself.....:niceone:
This pic doesn't really do it justice but heres a sample....http://www.honda-motorcycles.co.nz/bikedetails.asp?BikeTypeID=4&ModelID=64&type=

Mark! How could you?


It doesn't have upside down forks.

[Maha]

Did you look at the fuckin ZRX1200R like the picture I posted earler on Mark? I rode my Mate Pauls one to Kawhia and back yesterday And it was fantastic Paul has dialed it in just right and replaced the standard tyres with Mezler sportec ME3's fuckin thing was so much better that I remember mine being

Not in the flesh Steve, to be honest, when I saw the Honda I felt there was no need to go any further, or confuse the issue. A few years ago we went to look at a Holden and a Ford. Saw the holden first and new that would do us just fine...no need to look at the Ford. I am happy with my choice...


I am being really good this year, because Santa is watching and I have a 2009 Busa on my Xmas list. I'm being really good (He knows when you've been bad or good...). Fuck the Xmas tree, I just want the Busa :2thumbsup

All good things come to those who wait alanzs, well, thats what mum used to say...:whistle:


Mark! How could you?


It doesn't have upside down forks.

And it aint a Goldwing either, so I win!!!....

[ynot slow]

A few years ago we went to look at a Holden and a Ford. Saw the holden first and new that would do us just fine...no need to look at the Ford. I am happy with my choice...


Bet ya enjoy the new beast,tough choice buying new bikes,much like the car,except holden,why,why,why???P/T.

[jrandom]

I demand a musclebike roll-on showdown!

<img src="http://i30.tinypic.com/jggu2d.jpg"/> vs <img src="http://www.tenavintage.com/images/uploads/pic%20depan/Honda_Logo.jpg"/>

Bring it on!

[Kornholio]

get a speed triple, then we can race for pink bits.

Mom vs Tina hmmmm

[placidfemme]

I am in the market for a brand new 08' something to ride.
The short list is very short, only two have made it.
This has come about because as of now the Triumph is totally mine, yes I payed out the last $8k today. Nedyumph belongs to me now...Bitch! :hug:
To the short list...
1....08' FZ1s http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-138451713.htm
2....08' Z1000 (black) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=153389465

Will trial both these bikes soon, but at this stage (without having been on either of them) the Fazer is the one that im keen on to be honest.

oh oh get a Z1000.... :shifty:

I can help ya out with that...

but seriously they're great bikes...

[placidfemme]

lol guess I should read the whole thread before jumping the gun...

[Maha]

<img src="http://i30.tinypic.com/jggu2d.jpg"/> vs <img src="http://www.tenavintage.com/images/uploads/pic%20depan/Honda_Logo.jpg"/>

Bring it on!

I will need a sponsor.....:confused:


lol guess I should read the whole thread before jumping the gun...

The Z1000 was eliminated early on Tammy, If it were just for me then it would have been a serious contender.

[placidfemme]

the Z1000 was eliminated early on Tammy, If it were just for me then it would have been a serious contender.

fair enough... it two wheels none the less so a great choice... big bike though... we've a 2nd hand one in at the moment and I find is a cow to push around lol (but then thats most bikes over 600 lol)

[jrandom]

big bike though... we've a 2nd hand one in at the moment and I find is a cow to push around

:blink:

:laugh:

The Zed Thou is fookin tiny!

I'd love to see you wheeling a GSX1400 around...

[NZsarge]

Bring it on!

Suzuki GSX1400 Vs Honda CB1300......
Sorry dude, i'd put my money on the Honda.

[jrandom]

Sorry dude, i'd put my money on the Honda.

Really?

As in, actual real money?

Please say yes.

[NZsarge]

Really?

As in, actual real money?

Please say yes.
No coz I need to save for some new rubber for the FZ1
But here ya go, these specs taken from www.bikez.com
.................................................. ...........................
Suzuki GSX1400:
74 Horsepower.
126Nm Torque.
229kg dry weight.
0.3231 Hp/Kg.
.................................................. ............................
Honda CB1300:
113 Horsepower.
117Nm Torque.
234kg dry weight.
0.4871 Hp/Kg.
.................................................. ............................
If I had a few bucks to spare then yes I would put money on the Honda based on those figures.

[jrandom]

Suzuki GSX1400:
74 Horsepower.

Ah. I did think you couldn't possibly have ridden both bikes to be stating such an opinion. I don't know where that website gets its data, but it's complete bollocks.

Those figures for the Suzuki are glaringly inaccurate; stock standard GSX1400s reliably measure on a dyno at 98hp and 120Nm at the rear wheel (see the reams of data posted on www.gsx1400.org).

Not to mention that the 15kph+ top speed increase on my bike after nothing but a change of exhaust indicates a fairly significant horsepower liberation!

So given that http://www.hondacb1300.net/cb1300specs.htm lists the current CB1300 model's power output as 100hp, which, being an official factory spec, is probably an 'at the crank' number, I'd be pretty happy putting my Suzuki up against one on a drag strip.

:niceone:

< / springing-to-defence-of-beloved-baby mode >

[NZsarge]

Interesting to see there is a discrepancies on both bikes specifications from what you can find on the internet. It really depends on which website you research and who you are prepared to believe does'nt it?
I still think given the two bikes in stock form and all things being equal you'd be in for a good fight on a dragstrip.
No I have'nt ridden either of those bikes but of the two i'd the Honda would start out as my preferred bike, but in reality i'd look at an XJR1300 first, always had a soft spot for those and then the ZXR1200 after that.