Time for, a cool change. Time for a cooooool change

[StoneChucker]

If there's one thing in my life thats missing
It's the time that I spend alone
Sailing on the cool and bright clear water

After having been doing some thinking lately, I've decided that I probably can't, and more importantly don't want to be the fastest or best rider out there. The bike I currently own is built for just about one reason only, to go faster than commen sense. I know I've always said, and I still believe it, that ANY bike can be ridden safely and slowly. But, for the riding I think I will enjoy most, owning the R1 is like owning a F1 car for sunday drives. On the R1 I feel that I will always be trying to keep up with, be as good as or "beat" some of the riders I ride with now. I can't, and I can't afford to.

I have been very suddenly, but firmly bitten by the bug of a certain motorcycle, which I shall be test riding shortly. WHITETRASH, and VTWIN, you are SWORN to secrecy, I'd prefer to let all know when I've made up my mind.

The bike I'm looking at is also a 1000cc sports bike, but is designed in my opinion to be a more leisurely ride, with the capability of becoming a beast at the twist of a wrist, however still not intending to a supersport bike like I have now. The "new" bike also sounds the shiznit, and has the "look at me" factor, when at the lights (quote from WT himself!) :msn-wink:

So, depending on how the test ride goes, and how I'm feeling, I may have a mint 04R1 for sale, literally as new.

[StoneChucker]

I need to make it clear, I fucking love my R1, so the test ride would have to blow my balls off haha :msn-wink:

[Slingshot]

This post was very much starting to sound like the post from the one and only WKid_1.


Right up until the point that you said you were gonna buy a new bike.


I'll give ya $50 for the R1.

[Slingshot]

Can we guess? And if we guess and guess right, will you confirm it for us?

[Blakamin]

New or S/H?????

[StoneChucker]

I'm a fashion/fad victim. New of course, shiny and flashy ;) Yup, if ya guess, I'll tell ya.

[sels1]

New or S/H?????

or should that be: air-cooled or water-cooled? :)

[StoneChucker]

Nope, I'm not one of "those" cases. I'll ride bikes, as far as I can see it, till the day I die. Hopefully that day will be one and the same, ie: riding my bike.

[toads]

I need to make it clear, I fucking love my R1, so the test ride would have to blow my balls off haha :msn-wink:

Dear God Stonechucker! don't jest about such things, not with your current run of luck

[Motoracer]

SV1000?

If only I had the money to buy your R1. :crybaby: It's my dream bike too! (In silver tho, not red).

[StoneChucker]

Yeah, not that anyone but ME would miss them :killingme

[Mr Skid]

So, depending on how the test ride goes, and how I'm feeling, I may have a mint 04R1 for sale, literally as new.

Will you chuck in the scratched fairing and holed radiator? :bleh:

I think you're on the right track with getting a different bike if you're not up for the performance of an R1.

The problem with any of the superbikes is that to find the limits, you have to be going verrry fast- shoulda stuck with the 250 eh? ;)

So what are you replacing it with? A STX1300?

[Slingshot]

OK...the clues so far:

WT is selling it: Could be a Suzuki, Buell.
Sounds good: Possibly a Suzuki SV1000, not sure what Buells sound like.
Look at me factor: Probably have to be a Buell over the SV1000, but maybe the SV1000S?

My money's on a Buell but not sure what model?

Am I close?

[StoneChucker]

Have you been sniffin glue again? ;) Not many people STAY on a 250 after getting their full, unless they have no choice. I'm a big lad, the 250 was under powered. I can handle the R1, the riding style it's designed for is possibly not what will give me the most enjoyment. Don't get me wrong, I'm keeping the :love2:R1 :love2: if I don't like the test ride.

Oh, "new" bike's engine : Air / oil / fan-cooled, 4-stroke, V-Twin

[Blakamin]

A Harley sportster!!!!!!

[StoneChucker]

Shit, you're a bright one haha. Yeah, it's a Buell. Either the XB9R, XB12R or XB12S.

[SPORK]

Ohhhhhhh, nice :D :stoogie:

Me like!

[Mr Skid]

Have you been sniffin glue again? ;) Not many people STAY on a 250 after getting their full, unless they have no choice. I'm a big lad, the 250 was under powered. I can handle the R1, the riding style it's designed for is possibly not what will give me the most enjoyment. Don't get me wrong, I'm keeping the :love2:R1 :love2: if I don't like the test ride.

Oh, "new" bike's engine : Air / oil / fan-cooled, 4-stroke, V-Twin

I reckon the beautiful thing about 250's is that you can be at their limits and still not be going that fast, but I know what you mean about underpowered.

Oooohh! A Buell! Excellent choice! I'm putting my money on you being converted in the first 5 km.

[Ghost Lemur]

Judging solely on ching_ching's review of his new baby, I'd say go for it. Although his is without his baby for a week, but that is [not] BRV at work but just one of those things.

If you don't like the Buell, hows about giving the MT-01 a go? :msn-wink: :D

[Blakamin]

oooohhh.... Dunno about anyone else, but I'd be saying goodbye to the R1 now if I was looking at a buell!!! :love2:

[StoneChucker]

The way I see it, if I don't like the Buell if I buy it, I can move on to something else. Life is short, I don't mind paying things off that little bit extra till I find something I like and stick with it. But, from briefly sitting on one, I think I'll like the Buell.

[SPORK]

...And you forgot to mention that the Buell is a damn sexy machine... I hope to see it on the streets!

[Quasievil]

Stonechucker you need shooting stepping off a R1 on to a bloody Buell, whats wrong with you boy!, why go backwards, you dont have to ride the R1 flat out.

A buell ???
fuck Im going to bed !:bash:

[StoneChucker]

right quasi, you're off my xmas card list :shifty: :finger: :)

[Paul in NZ]

Oh for gods sake.... :shit:

Fair enough! Some people like them! Hope you enjoy it! :unsure:

Paul N

(walks off shaking the head wondering if some how I can get out of this place - I really am in the wrong forum eh!)

[Blakamin]

Reckon they'll be some twins heading to the 'Takas at lunch time tomorrow!! :ride:

[sels1]

oooohhh.... Dunno about anyone else, but I'd be saying goodbye to the R1 now if I was looking at a buell!!! :love2:

And that from a Ducati owner????

[sels1]

Oh for gods sake....
(walks off shaking the head wondering if some how I can get out of this place - I really am in the wrong forum eh!)

The answer is in the garage.....or in the fridge!

[Zapf]

me "NEEDS" a R1 :thud:

[Ghost Lemur]

Oh one more thing SC, if you get a Buell, you will have NO excuse for not wearing out your rear tire before the front. Although you haven't really had a resonable excuse for doing it on the r1 (except maybe fear due to the amount of plastic).

[Mr Skid]

me "NEEDS" a R1 :thud:

Looks like you've got a buyer SC!

[gav]

Hey, your a Yamaha man, why not hang out and check out the empty one, sorry MT01? The what?
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2005models/2005-Yamaha-MT01c.jpg
MT01 stuff (http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2005models/2005models-Yamaha-MT01.htm)
You look a big guy, some of those Buells are a bit small, this baby looks so cool :headbang:

[StoneChucker]

Say.... thats not bad. I haven't seen one in Sawyers though :pinch:

[scumdog]

SC, I have the 'cager' equivalent of what you want, It was made in 1955, Has 400+HP, makes enough rumble to activate every car alarm on the way past, has a 'large ' bonnet scoop, runs 305 X 15" rear tyres and has wheelie-bars yet I rarely have to rev it past 3,500 revs on the street to get 'respect' (will go to 6,000 if revved in anger).
All you need is the motorcycle equal of that, no need for a R1 etc, the look/sound will do it!! :bleh:

[ching_ching]

Stonechucker you need shooting stepping off a R1 on to a bloody Buell, whats wrong with you boy!, why go backwards, you dont have to ride the R1 flat out.

A buell ???
fuck Im going to bed !:bash:

Quas you funny monkey you! :lol:

[gav]

Say.... thats not bad. I haven't seen one in Sawyers though :pinch:
Go and pester them, surely they must have heard of them? You'll get best trade from a Yammy dealer, (err maybe :whistle: )

[Ghost Lemur]

Go and pester them, surely they must have heard of them? You'll get best trade from a Yammy dealer, (err maybe :whistle: )

I'm pretty sure I heard of at least one floating around the country somewhere. Maybe I was dreaming.

*goes back to sleep*


Mmmmmm Empty One (seriously cool nic for it gav).

*Drools on pillow*

[magnum]

performance bikes did a test on one 2 months back and rated the handling over 3or4 other jap sports bikes,cant remember which one though.if you want i can fax you a copy,just pm me a number. :scooter:

[What?]

The bike I'm looking at is also a 1000cc sports bike...
Doesn't that rule out the three Buells listed???? :spudwhat:

[spudchucka]

Hey, your a Yamaha man, why not hang out and check out the empty one, sorry MT01? The what?
You look a big guy, some of those Buells are a bit small, this baby looks so cool :headbang:
Saw the specs on that thing a while back. Didn't have a great deal of power, (around 94 hp) but it had enough torque to enter it in tractor pull competions. I'd love to take it for a ride, v-twins rock!

[riffer]

Okay, so it looks like the Buell's going... :(

Even after I asked everyone to leave it on the shop floor until the had to discount it.

How about you keep it for a year or so, look after it real nice like, theen trade it in again so's I can snap it up really cheap....

Seriously though, the Buell's are way cool.

I'd go for a Lightning XB9R. Although the Yellow Lightning XB9S has the race kit on it - hmmmmm yummy exhaust sound.

I've read elsewhere on the 'net (so it's most probably BS) that the race kit stresses the motor and Buell's warranty is invalid if you put the race kit on. You may want to check out if that's the case - its most probably BS though.

Let us know wwhat you reckon.

[White trash]

I've read elsewhere on the 'net (so it's most probably BS) that the race kit stresses the motor and Buell's warranty is invalid if you put the race kit on. You may want to check out if that's the case - its most probably BS though.



You're instincts are correct.

This is why I tell people not to spend so much time on the net.

Invalid. Phhffft.

SC: With no disrespect intended, Deano and I were discussing the thread where you stated that you weren't interested in being the "top dog" and I wondered what the hell anyone would do with an open class litre bike if that was the case?

I think you'll find the Buell will suit you to the ground. If it's good enough for Jimbo to be convinced, and Ching, and Jim2, I'm sure you'll love it.

90% of sports bike riders could ride one faster than their Jappa. End of story.

[White trash]

Doesn't that rule out the three Buells listed???? :spudwhat:

XB9S or R are both 1000cc.

[Sniper]

Good on ya SC. Ride it safe and you will have lots of fun.

Just stay away from the BRV

[ching_ching]

You're instincts are correct.

This is why I tell people not to spend so much time on the net.

Invalid. Phhffft.

SC: With no disrespect intended, Deano and I were discussing the thread where you stated that you weren't interested in being the "top dog" and I wondered what the hell anyone would do with an open class litre bike if that was the case?

I think you'll find the Buell will suit you to the ground. If it's good enough for Jimbo to be convinced, and Ching, and Jim2, I'm sure you'll love it.

90% of sports bike riders could ride one faster than their Jappa. End of story.

O for oarsum. Can I buy a vowel... give me a "P"!!

Gee... someone told me that if the race kit is chucked on then your warranty goes down the shitter. Glad tis not so. But Jimmy is right folks (welll for me anyways). Am gradually getting used to the Buell more and more and it does indeed urge me to lean more and be a bit more aggressive while at the same time really enjoying the ride (along with the shakes and the sounds). What you'd want with most bikes really aye??? :2thumbsup

[Ghost Lemur]

You're instincts are correct.

This is why I tell people not to spend so much time on the net.

Invalid. Phhffft.


Obviously you're sure. But I thought I read in ching_ching's BRV thread that his dealer said the same thing (as the rumour).

On the Empty One side of things, has anyone heard anything more on the Motard sister bike they concepted last year? Are they going to release it. Looked like a damn fun bike.

The more I think about it SC, the more a Buell seems to suit you more than an R1 ever could. Just remember to look after Cno6's future baby. Oh and review with pics would be nice too. You Wellingtonians have no excuses for not including pics, with Jimbo*snaps*600 up there.

[mini_hooks_]

Shit, you're a bright one haha. Yeah, it's a Buell. Either the XB9R, XB12R or XB12S.

how about, when you buy your new one, you can give me the R1....... please :wavey:

[Slingshot]

I think you'll find the Buell will suit you to the ground. If it's good enough for Jimbo to be convinced, and Ching, and Jim2, I'm sure you'll love it.

90% of sports bike riders could ride one faster than their Jappa. End of story.
Sounds like a sales speel:rolleyes:

[Quasievil]

Quas you funny monkey you! :lol:Not meant as a reflection on a Beull more why would you get of a R1 to go on a Buell or any other bike for that matter apart from a kwaka of course
It was late I was talking shit any way

[Hitcher]

I never did get down to Chez Trash for a test ride on the Buell.

Not that it was for me, of course. It was for a "friend"...

[Blakamin]

If its not raining today, I'll take the camera and get some SC/Buell photos (if he doesn't mind)
If I had of been able to afford a buell when I bought the Duc, I just might of...maybe gone and got one.

[NordieBoy]

Hey, your a Yamaha man, why not hang out and check out the empty one, sorry MT01? The what?
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2005models/2005-Yamaha-MT01c.jpg

Looks like the engine weighs 500kg on it's own!

Go for one of these babys...

KTM Superduke

[StoneChucker]

I'll take the camera and get some SC/Buell photos
Hey, I'm not that kinda guy!

But, sure :stupid:

Since I posted that last night, I've been thinking. I may very well miss the ability of being able to pass ICBM's, or the verrrry sexy bodywork on "the one". Hmm, I wonder if I could have both? :doh: NO.... no..... <_< :Oops:

[Blakamin]

Hey, I'm not that kinda guy!

But, sure :stupid:

Since I posted that last night, I've been thinking. I may very well miss the ability of being able to pass ICBM's, or the verrrry sexy bodywork on "the one". Hmm, I wonder if I could have both? :doh: NO.... no..... <_< :Oops:
ahhh...but do ICBM's corner and are there really that many of them cruising the 'takas?????????
so we still on???
Duc has had morning ritual and is ready to roll!

[riffer]

Sounds like a sales speel:rolleyes:

I know it doees sound like a sales speel, but seriously, its true.

I would be at least a minute quicker over the takas on an XB9S.

Which would mean Deano, Hayden, Jimbo et al would only have to wait two minutes for me to catch up then...

[vifferman]

Shit, you're a bright one haha. Yeah, it's a Buell. Either the XB9R, XB12R or XB12S.So that explains the comment about "would have to blow my balls off". He wants summat where there's excitement generated by the fact the engine could explode at any time and rip his testicles off.
You realise, of course, they could also vibrate off... :crazy:

[StoneChucker]

You realise, of course, they could also vibrate off...
I want a bike that gives me pleasure in more ways than one hahahha.

Whats this talk of a race kit? What is a race kit, and why does it make the bike sound better? How much $'s?

[bungbung]

The XB9S with a race kit I rode from the trashman's place of employ:

Race kit = loud muffler (louder than my vtr)

The vibration while commuting will become tiresome as would the heat wave from the air cooled donk.

But as long as you're not going to ride it in slow traffic, it's a blast

I didn't think I liked it very much until I took it to the twisties on Makara hill,

yeee ha

when I got back to WMCC I couldn't stop smiling.

[vifferman]

Race kit = loud muffler (louder than my vtr)

The vibration while commuting will become tiresome as would the heat wave from the air cooled donk. Y'know, I'm sure they're wonderful bikes, and I'd like to ride one, but I still remember a few years back when I was commuting, and I heard this horrible rattling noise behind me, and thought, "Man! That guy should get his car engine mounts / exhaust pipe tightened up, or tune his engine, or summat! What a racket!!"
Then a Buell trundled past.

And another occasion, when one was sitting at the lights near me, and as it idled, EVERYTHING was vibrating: mirrors, lights, handlebars, even the rider! :eek:

And the other day, when we were at Kawakawa Bay eating lunch, I turned around to admire the Buell going past, and it was actually a tractor towing a boat!:o


But as long as you're not going to ride it in slow traffic, it's a blastNo, that's the US-only 500. I don't think they imported the Buell Blast here.


I didn't think I liked it very much until I took it to the twisties on Makara hill,

yeee ha

when I got back to WMCC I couldn't stop smiling.Yeah, that'd be kewl.
Like I said - I'd like to have a ride on one. :yes:

[inlinefour]

If there's one thing in my life thats missing
It's the time that I spend alone
Sailing on the cool and bright clear water

After having been doing some thinking lately, I've decided that I probably can't, and more importantly don't want to be the fastest or best rider out there. The bike I currently own is built for just about one reason only, to go faster than commen sense. I know I've always said, and I still believe it, that ANY bike can be ridden safely and slowly. But, for the riding I think I will enjoy most, owning the R1 is like owning a F1 car for sunday drives. On the R1 I feel that I will always be trying to keep up with, be as good as or "beat" some of the riders I ride with now. I can't, and I can't afford to.

I have been very suddenly, but firmly bitten by the bug of a certain motorcycle, which I shall be test riding shortly. WHITETRASH, and VTWIN, you are SWORN to secrecy, I'd prefer to let all know when I've made up my mind.

The bike I'm looking at is also a 1000cc sports bike, but is designed in my opinion to be a more leisurely ride, with the capability of becoming a beast at the twist of a wrist, however still not intending to a supersport bike like I have now. The "new" bike also sounds the shiznit, and has the "look at me" factor, when at the lights (quote from WT himself!) :msn-wink:

So, depending on how the test ride goes, and how I'm feeling, I may have a mint 04R1 for sale, literally as new.


I want a 2005 CBR1000RR, but have a loan to pay first :argh:

[What?]

XB9S or R are both 1000cc.
Struth - you do learn summit every day. I'd just assumed the 9's were 900 (or 883) cc's.