I'm in love

[skidMark]

Screw getting an r6...

I fell in love with this the moment i saw it. :drool:

Am i nuts?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-163461124.htm

EDIT: yes...it comes in black :love:

[jafar]

Screw getting an r6...

I fell in love with this the moment i saw it. :drool:

Am i nuts?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-163461124.htm

EDIT: yes...it comes in black :love:

Yes your nuts , but that has nothing to do with that bike :lol:

[young1]

As Nike says "just do it"

[skidMark]

As Nike says "just do it"


Havn't got the money yet, but dahamnnnn its tempting to save for it.

[JATZ]

Screw getting an r6...

I fell in love with this the moment i saw it. :drool:

Am i nuts?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-163461124.htm

EDIT: yes...it comes in black :love:

All it needs is some decent size wheels and tyres

[doc]

Ferk they have been at ya since you moved south "prospecting" haven't they. Chook chasers are not the in thing up here. Do you need more Jaffa's or something. just stay :cool:

[skidMark]

Ferk they have been at ya since you moved south "prospecting" haven't they. Chook chasers are not the in thing up here. Do you need more Jaffa's or something. just stay :cool:


Not really the roads for a sportsbike down here, ive tuned to the dark side of tourers gulp.

[jafar]

Not really the roads for a sportsbike down here, ive tuned to the dark side of tourers gulp.

That bike is nothing like a tourer :clap:

[skidMark]

That bike is nothing like a tourer :clap:


Well, dual purpose.

If you catch my DRIFT. :whistle:

[AllanB]

Hes got nice wood too!

[inlinefour]

Screw getting an r6...

I fell in love with this the moment i saw it. :drool:

Am i nuts?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-163461124.htm

EDIT: yes...it comes in black :love:

If you really like it then just do it, but I hope that your able to save quick enough. Lifes too short not to Mark, like someone previously said, GO FOR IT!!!:niceone:

Have a look on TM for DRZ400E, I really enjoyed mine and its probably much more flickable.:first:

[jafar]

Well, dual purpose.

If you catch my DRIFT. :whistle:

Yeah yeah I get it , the bike would be excellent for where you are.
Bet it gets :cold: down there :innocent:

[skidMark]

If you really like it then just do it, but I hope that your able to save quick enough. Lifes too short not to Mark, like someone previously said, GO FOR IT!!!:niceone:

Have a look on TM for DRZ400E, I really enjoyed mine and its probably much more flickable.:first:

I was considering the DRZ but i think the yamaha 660 would give me a bit more grunt as it would be a commuter and a weekend play/ sideways toy.

Depends if a drz can cruise happily at 110 i guess,

[deanohit]

Yep, black is doable!
And they really are a cool bike mate.
Go'on, you know you wanna!
Set of saddle bags or a back pack, hey presto, tourer!

[inlinefour]

I was considering the DRZ but i think the yamaha 660 would give me a bit more grunt as it would be a commuter and a weekend play/ sideways toy.

Depends if a drz can cruise happily at 110 i guess,

With standard enduro gearing it cuised at 140 when I wanted, but was not much quicker on top speed than that. Can change the sprokets but then it would have compromised elsewhere and thats why I kept it the same. Also the water cooled bike could take far more abuse that a air cooled model. If I treated an XR the way that I treated the DRZ then it would be dead. Although the level of tech its not fair to compare.

[R6_kid]

XT660 aint as much of a motard as it is marketed as, it's heaver than most real motard's... but it does have that upright/dirtbike with road wheels look to it.

The Stranger bought one recently with more than a few mods done and he is enjoying using it as a work hack and a short-blat machine.

Go down and talk to a Yammie dealership or the bank (assuming you have your full and can get insurance)... You can them mint second hand for around $8k... or new for about $12k... works out to less than $100 a week over 3 years.

[skidMark]

With standard enduro gearing it cuised at 140 when I wanted, but was not much quicker on top speed than that. Can change the sprokets but then it would have compromised elsewhere and thats why I kept it the same. Also the water cooled bike could take far more abuse that a air cooled model. If I treated an XR the way that I treated the DRZ then it would be dead. Although the level of tech its not fair to compare.


Tempting, but...

How many horsepower.

Will it powerwheelie to balance point on stock gearing.

[bikerboy011]

Looks nice man, go for it i guess and suits the roads down there lol.

[skidMark]

XT660 aint as much of a motard as it is marketed as, it's heaver than most real motard's... but it does have that upright/dirtbike with road wheels look to it.

The Stranger bought one recently with more than a few mods done and he is enjoying using it as a work hack and a short-blat machine.

Go down and talk to a Yammie dealership or the bank (assuming you have your full and can get insurance)... You can them mint second hand for around $8k... or new for about $12k... works out to less than $100 a week over 3 years.


Nope finance is the devil lol i would but nah, its just asking for trouble me thinks.

[skidMark]

Looks nice man, go for it i guess and suits the roads down there lol.


Haha yeah, i just really cant imagine trying to ride an r6 down here to be honest.

[inlinefour]

Tempting, but...

How many horsepower.

Will it powerwheelie to balance point on stock gearing.

Dont know the horse power but much more tourqe than a XR500R done up and if ridden in the right rev range a hell of alot faster. When I was in the mood a wheelie was possible in each gear, if your in the mood, although its only a 5 speed.

[doc]

Not really the roads for a sportsbike down here, ive tuned to the dark side of tourers gulp.

Ferk I think they are awesome roads for any style of bike. But just can't picture you on and "oldwing" :blink:

[MVnut]

Haha yeah, i just really cant imagine trying to ride an r6 down here to be honest.

So I guess you haven't been on the Akaroa Road yet Mark

[skidMark]

So I guess you haven't been on the Akaroa Road yet Mark


The what now? :eek5:

[MVnut]

The what now? :eek5:

Hahahaha..........you mean no-one's told you about the Akaroa road, A bit icy/gritty now probably but an astounding bit of tarseal. Sportbike heaven (and motards too):calm:

[rudolph]

Motorbike + skidmark = danger

[MVnut]

Motorbike + skidmark = danger

Mark was riding well (and sensibly) at the Helicopter/Cheesegrater ride from what I saw, maybe we should just give him a chance eh?:headbang:

[skidMark]

Motorbike + skidmark = danger


Occasionally, i remember pulling up to your work once, at the end of a dead end street.

Then going around and around knee down with my left hand off the bar in the air ripping ya the finger.

Ahh good times rudi good times bro! LOL

[MidnightMike]

Screw getting an r6...

I fell in love with this the moment i saw it. :drool:

Am i nuts?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-163461124.htm

EDIT: yes...it comes in black :love:

Very nice in black indeed, I was originally seriously considering one before my SV.


Well, dual purpose.

If you catch my DRIFT. :whistle:


XT660 aint as much of a motard as it is marketed as, it's heaver than most real motard's... but it does have that upright/dirtbike with road wheels look to it.

172 kilos or something like that. And only 45-50 horsies.

Compared to a 134kg DRZ400SM with 37-40hp.

You do the math.

If your looking for a mean ass motard.... look elsewhere.

You want an allrounder? Good choice.

[rudolph]

Mark was riding well (and sensibly) at the Helicopter/Cheesegrater ride from what I saw, maybe we should just give him a chance eh?:headbang:


Occasionally, i remember pulling up to your work once, at the end of a dead end street.

Then going around and around knee down with my left hand off the bar in the air ripping ya the finger.

Ahh good times rudi good times bro! LOL


I rest my case

[skidMark]

I rest my case


LOL that was back in the days, and you were laughing your arse off lol

[_Shrek_]

your'e on the right track Mark duel purpose is the way to go the best of both worlds & they are alot quicker cornering than sport bikes just not as fast on the straights :laugh:

[skidMark]

your'e on the right track Mark duel purpose is the way to go the best of both worlds & they are alot quicker cornering than sport bikes just not as fast on the straights :laugh:


Yes but i aint buying anything that resembles a duck giving the stink eye! i'm too young to be old.

[jim.cox]

Too many $$$

No enough KW

Needs the wheels and tyres changed

But it does look pretty

Just my $0.02

[vifferman]

If you stay in Chch, you could have a separate set of wheels with tyres for playing in the snow! :niceone:

[Kittyhawk]

It looks heavy! stuff pushing that out of mud/swamp or if it dropped crossing a river... id leave it there and walk away :nono:

[FJRider]

Ferk I think they are awesome roads for any style of bike. But just can't picture you on and "oldwing" :blink:

I don't think he's seen all the roads down here yet ...

[skidMark]

It looks heavy! stuff pushing that out of mud/swamp or if it dropped crossing a river... id leave it there and walk away :nono:


Road use only really, gravel roads etc, but not bloodey full offroading LOL

[FilthyLuka]

I was considering the DRZ but i think the yamaha 660 would give me a bit more grunt as it would be a commuter and a weekend play/ sideways toy.

Depends if a drz can cruise happily at 110 i guess,

Yes it can.

And if your built like i am (6 foot tall and 60kg's) then the DRZ is just perfect :) Throw on a yoshi full exhaust, do the 3x3 mod, jet the carb and Off You Go (tm).

The xt660 is a pig at 173kg's dry (DRZ is 134 dry) And it puts out 48 HP compared to the DRZ's 40.

[Kittyhawk]

Road use only really, gravel roads etc, but not bloodey full offroading LOL

Soo its like a remuera tractor then??:no:

[mstriumph]

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EDIT: yes...it comes in black :love:
mmmmmm :love: black is sooooooooo slimming ..............

[Patch]

You have little nuts - the only love you'll be getting is when that thing hits you in the ass.


You have much to learn lad.

[Toaster]

The bike looks like a lot of fun Mark!

[skidMark]

You have little nuts - the only love you'll be getting is when that thing hits you in the ass.


You have much to learn lad.


Wow ahh what a constructive comment.

Fuck off. :2thumbsup

[oldrider]

So many men, so many opinions. The only one that counts for you is your own.

It's good to hear and compare but in the end it's up to you, go for it. :headbang: Cheers John.

[skidMark]

You have little nuts - the only love you'll be getting is when that thing hits you in the ass.


You have much to learn lad.


Thanks for the red rep....


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:msn-wink:

[buggsubique]

I was considering the DRZ but i think the yamaha 660 would give me a bit more grunt as it would be a commuter and a weekend play/ sideways toy.

Depends if a drz can cruise happily at 110 i guess,

DRZ's easily sit at 110-120...perhaps not as torquey or set up for road use, but certainly a lively little engine with a few mods.