Bikes are like women - ride them hard and change them often

[Toaster]

:innocent:
So, I am feeling the urge to change my ride again.... WHY? I love bike shopping.... WHY? Because I bloody can!

Life changes have left me with less and less time to ride or go on long rides and commuting because I am acquiring a company car with an ever more time demanding career (it's apparently a Honda would you believe...... sheez.....)

.... AND we have a second baby due next Feb (Mitch just turned 1 - a full on 'laugh a minute' kid and a true Daddy's boy who loves anything on wheels and bikes) ...

The work and family demands on my time mean it's better for me to just go out for quick hoons about the countryside rather than the big cruises I have been into since I bought the M109R in Dec 2006 prior to which I rode sportsbikes.

So, these are the options:

Stick with the M109R

Change to this.....

[Grahameeboy]

:innocent:
So, I am feeling the urge to change my ride again.... WHY? I love bike shopping.... WHY? Because I bloody can!

Life changes have left me with less and less time to ride or go on long rides and commuting because I am acquiring a company car with an ever more time demanding career (it's apparently a Honda would you believe...... sheez.....)

.... AND we have a second baby due next Feb (Mitch just turned 1 - a full on 'laugh a minute' kid and a true Daddy's boy who loves anything on wheels and bikes) ...

The work and family demands on my time mean it's better for me to just go out for quick hoons about the countryside rather than the big cruises I have been into since I bought the M109R in Dec 2006 prior to which I rode sportsbikes.

So, these are the options:

Stick with the M109R

Change to this.....

Sleep on it I reckon.....buy a people carrier

[portokiwi]

You go for what your wife says she likes...... Keep the peace:2thumbsup

[Pwalo]

It would sure be a quick hoon.

[sidecar bob]

Im in a similar position & am a week about single dad, own business & all that & im finding that my life now suits a quick fang on Sunday arvo on the RSV1000 rather than all weekend away on a fully loaded BMW R100rs.
You just have to do whats working for you at the time.
Im hoping my next phase will be adventure riding on a big KTM or BMW.

[rainman]

Stick with the M109R

Change to this.....

You need to ask? :blink:

[jrandom]

Get the Hayabusa.

And a goddamn radar detector!

:woohoo:

[Swoop]

"busa.

Get yer feet back under yer arse instead of sticking them out in front of ya!

(But mainly what the wifey says you can have...):baby:

[jrandom]

(But mainly what the wifey says you can have...):baby:

I'd emphasise the '500cc smaller engine' angle.

Also, the additional sheep-dodging capabilities.

[Swoop]

I'd emphasise the '500cc smaller engine' angle.
Most definately. Think of all the fuel that can be saved... *cough*

[CORIMAN]

The choice is personal, but in your case you need to be there for the young ones, and survival is all about headspace. If you want to hoon around as you say, you will take risks on the Hayabuse that you would not contemplate on the 109, your choice, your risk, your family.
Cheers Phil (109 owner)

[Toaster]

I'd emphasise the '500cc smaller engine' angle.

Also, the additional sheep-dodging capabilities.

You and I think waaaaaaay too alike!

[Toaster]

The poll is currently 4 to 12... what's everyone elses vote?

[PrincessBandit]

The choice is personal, but in your case you need to be there for the young ones, and survival is all about headspace. If you want to hoon around as you say, you will take risks on the Hayabuse that you would not contemplate on the 109, your choice, your risk, your family.
Cheers Phil (109 owner)

Well said, but Toaster knows from experience the results of coming off either are equally risky. Cruiser vs sport? - of course the urge to hoon on the busa will be more tempting (or dare I say, more possible..... lol) than the 109 but it all comes down to calculated risk, and injuries can be equally serious coming off either.

[Griffin]

Well Toaster - it sure would be a shame to see you get rid of that lovely 109... but Im a Cruiser fan so the Busa does NOTHING for me.

Whatever you do - choose the bike that you want. Im hoping that your not going to let a Poll decide for you. Just out of curiosity... how much for the evil twin??? :) :)

[Gremlin]

To be honest... why the busa? I wouldn't say its a quick fang bike, and with littlies, you don't really want to be too naughty... A busa is going to be hard to fang as well

What about getting a naked, or twin or something, something that makes you feel you are going fast, but in reality, not THAT quick?

I love confusion :yes:

[Hitcher]

I'm reserving judgement on this until after I have conned a Hyabusa test ride from an unsuspecting Suzuki salesperson. I think that the new navy blue ones look like sex on a stick. A very kinky stick.

[slimjim]

bro ..:eek:.how the fucks a bike like a woman.. can openly swear at me bike...the wife would take theee keys off me for swearing openly at her :bleh:...value living too much..:msn-wink:.

[scrivy]

I've got a busa and 2 kids (9 & 6), both like going for rides, and my 6 year old daughter always asks me to do wheelies!! Gets that from her mother.......

The busa turns heads around town, and turns ya stomach on the country roads......

Go with ya heart.
Or just buy the BUSA......... :first:

[Maha]

The work and family demands on my time mean it's better for me to just go out for quick hoons about the countryside rather than the big cruises I have been into since I bought the M109R in Dec 2006 prior to which I rode sportsbikes.
Stick with the M109R


Have you asked yourself why you bought the 109 in the first place Cam?
And you have just spent all that time getting it to how you want it.

These are the questions the were aked of me when I wanted to sell the Triumph. :rolleyes:

Get a big Nakid ya poof!
$8K less than a new Busa (or there abouts) think of what you can do with the money you dont spend? :drool:

[Rockbuddy]

forget both of your choices and get a zx14

[EJK]

If I may speak freely, How about both? ;)

[Toaster]

I'm reserving judgement on this until after I have conned a Hyabusa test ride from an unsuspecting Suzuki salesperson. I think that the new navy blue ones look like sex on a stick. A very kinky stick.

Apparently the buggers up here can't get blue any more!

[Toaster]

forget both of your choices and get a zx14

Had a quick noise test done for the M109R today - 97dB only - so it passed!

Quite amusing standing there watching boy racer car after boy racer car FAIL the test... suckers.

[Toaster]

If I may speak freely, How about both? ;)

I could do that.... and get divorced at the same time.... then I'd only have my toys to play with.

[Toaster]

Have you asked yourself why you bought the 109 in the first place Cam?

I bought the M109R for a change in style. Both Holeshot and Bikesport love the way it looks now and I know Colemans like bmz2's bike.

They really turns a lot of heads and gets lots of questions, but that ain't riding it!

I like change..... so yes, like you I have my vice of buying bikes on a regular basis.

[Toaster]

So far 74% in favour of the Busa!

[Rockbuddy]

Had a quick noise test done for the M109R today - 97dB only - so it passed!

Quite amusing standing there watching boy racer car after boy racer car FAIL the test... suckers.

thats encouraging, mine should pass no probs then awesome, ive been a bit worried my wof is due in a couple of weeks

[Maha]

I bought the M109R for a change in style. Both Holeshot and Bikesport love the way it looks now and I know Colemans like bmz2's bike.

They really turns a lot of heads and gets lots of questions, but that ain't riding it!

I like change..... so yes, like you I have my vice of buying bikes on a regular basis.

I know exactly how that goes, im on my fourth bike in four and a half years.
Guess I will keep this one till the end of next year at least, by then, something else will grab my balls....:2thumbsup

[mstriumph]

.................So, these are the options:

Stick with the M109R

Change to this.....

why bother?

if you have to ask you aren't 'sold' on either .......... wait until something irresistable comes along

:innocent:hmmmmmmm - that's my philosopy on BLOKES too!! :yes:

[P38]

:innocent:
So, I am feeling the urge to change my ride again.... WHY? I love bike shopping.... WHY? Because I bloody can!

Life changes have left me with less and less time to ride or go on long rides and commuting because I am acquiring a company car with an ever more time demanding career (it's apparently a Honda would you believe...... sheez.....)

.... AND we have a second baby due next Feb (Mitch just turned 1 - a full on 'laugh a minute' kid and a true Daddy's boy who loves anything on wheels and bikes) ...

The work and family demands on my time mean it's better for me to just go out for quick hoons about the countryside rather than the big cruises I have been into since I bought the M109R in Dec 2006 prior to which I rode sportsbikes.

So, these are the options:

Stick with the M109R

Change to this.....

Toaster

The Busa sounds good, almost as good as the 109 :niceone:

But it seems to me your Riding days are about to be relegated to "A Thing of the Past" for a few years at least

Speaking from experience, two little kids (four in my case) will take all your spare time and money.

Family activities will become the norm.

Bike riding will fall by the wayside.

You could take them riding with you when they are older, but Two Kids and one pillion seat will cause a you grief for sure.

However there is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.

Kids grow up and before you know it they are teenagers, it's no longer cool to hang with the olds anymore an Dad can bugger off on his bike again (Mum too) without too much grumbling from the Family.

By then the Hayabusa will be outdated and slow by comparison to what will be on offer by then.

Then before you know it theres Grankids on the scene and so the cycle goes on.

[Toaster]

why bother?

if you have to ask you aren't 'sold' on either .......... wait until something irresistable comes along

:innocent:hmmmmmmm - that's my philosopy on BLOKES too!! :yes:

I'm not actually asking... I already know what I am going to do... just interested to gauge public opinion.

[Toaster]

40 to 13 in favour of the Busa :sunny:

[sidecar bob]

I have my vice of buying bikes on a regular basis.

Regular??? Youre only buying one every millennium compared to DMNTD.

[DMNTD]

forget both of your choices and get a zx14

+1...feels much "lighter" than a Busa to move around and IMO more flickable™, oh and ask Sidecar Bob how our one was to ride. :eek:

[Sidewinder]

sory but crusers are gay so go get a busa and join the straight crowd

[<Rhino>]

109 all the way, I think you would just get pissed off to see all that hard work you put into her go into somone elses hands and not treat it with the respect it deserves!

My 2c

[aahsv]

Bikes are like women - stick with the one that you know, love and cherish, or start a raunchy affair that will blow you mind, but how long will it last :confused:

[Toaster]

17 to 48, the busa is gaining a damn good margin......

[Toaster]

18 to 52... keep voting people....

[Gremlin]

17 to 48, the busa is gaining a damn good margin......
You just want an excuse/justification to buy it, don't you? :rolleyes:

[P38]

You just want an excuse/justification to buy it, don't you? :rolleyes:

Your onto it Gremlin.

I believe it's already a done deal

[Horse]

All the poll's telling you is there are more sprotbike riders than crusier riders on KB. Are you surprised at that result?

[Toaster]

Have you asked yourself why you bought the 109 in the first place Cam?
And you have just spent all that time getting it to how you want it.

To add to that, the main issue I now have, is that my hips damaged in the crash are killing me everytime I ride the bike with such a wide tank - which aint much fun at all.

Seems the smack on the road is going to continue to give me grief until I am old and grey.

[Toaster]

All the poll's telling you is there are more sprotbike riders than crusier riders on KB. Are you surprised at that result?

No not at all Horse. I did expect that result, and any decision made going forward will not be influenced by this or any other poll I post up for the fun of it.

[Toaster]

Well Toaster - it sure would be a shame to see you get rid of that lovely 109... but Im a Cruiser fan so the Busa does NOTHING for me.

Whatever you do - choose the bike that you want. Im hoping that your not going to let a Poll decide for you. Just out of curiosity... how much for the evil twin??? :) :)

I have placed a signature link to the ad.

No, this poll won't have any bearing on the result. I may not replace the bike for a while and it may not be a busa either, although the 08 model is a dream to ride and big enough for my body to feel comfortable.

[Maha]

To add to that, the main issue I now have, is that my hips damaged in the crash are killing me everytime I ride the bike with such a wide tank - which aint much fun at all.

Seems the smack on the road is going to continue to give me grief until I am old and grey.

so what you are saying is, you want to get your leg over? not around?....:rolleyes:

[jafar]

If you really want to trade the 109 in I'd go for the ZX14, way nicer bike than a skanky old busa.:shutup:
Mabey a HONDA quad bike so you can ride over the next sheep :wari:

[Horse]

To add to that, the main issue I now have, is that my hips damaged in the crash are killing me everytime I ride the bike with such a wide tank - which aint much fun at all.

That's a bugger. Well, if you can't get comfortable, that's a pretty good reason to try something else.

Good luck with the sale, it's a gorgeous bike IMO.

[lewises]

Love the look of the M109

But a quick fang deserves something with teeth.

Read your thread the other day about the bike vs sheep.

Glad to hear you have recuperated.

Am also a dad with two kids, wife and career, all tricky to balance.

Sunday arvo blasts are about the best I can extract these days also.

Look forward to seeing pics of the new purchase.

[Toaster]

I have decided at this stage to stay with the M109R. I want to give my hip injury more time to settle - to see if I can keep riding it.

Will see what happens from there :)

Moderators, you are welcome to close the poll.