Another 'Which Bike?' thread...

[dreamer87]

Hi Guys,

Depending on work circumstances for the coming year, I am either going to buy a BMW F650GS for a 2-3 month NZ Tour (See other thread in touring bikes section)

OR...

Buy a sports/road bike to get to work and back, which is mainly motorway work from Silverdale out West to Lincoln Road.

I want to get a good bike, solid, good looking, smart, powerful and all the rest etc etc but without going nuts with a flash as bike or something that is more just a real sports bike if you know what I mean. I want to buy a good bike that is reliable etc can get me to work, is fun to ride and good for a weekend ride up north and fun on the roads...

I was looking at some Hyosung GT250R's. Im a tall guy and from what I searched on the forums, these seem good for tall people.
* Anyone here own one and can tell me what kinda speeds they can do comfortably/rev ranges etc
Personally I think they look allright for the money, you can get a late model one for not that much too.

Ive been a Honda guy being from a farming background with Honda farm bikes for as long as I can remember BUT one a long time friend is a big Suzuki fan and I sort of have got that bug.
What about the Suzuki GSX600F Katana's? RF900's? GSX1000's

Anyone else got any good suggestions for bikes along those lines?

My budget is anywhere from 0 - 8500 ideally.

Love to hear from you people as always.

dreamer

[dreamer87]

anyone there????

[Jerry74]

GSXR 1000 would be good for you.

How about a Ducati??

[dreamer87]

How much are they worth?

[dreamer87]

anyone once again?

[fatzx10r]

suzuki sv1000 sound's like the bike your after. go take one of them for a spin and see what you think

[T.I.E]

but comfort wise i thought they were crap, but the noise was great with yoshi cans, the power was ok, and suspension was lacking. they were a cheap bike to start with, but they are good and have that thumpy bike sound to them.

f650 would be great for a new zealand trip, they hold their price, and sell it after ya done, but a good all over bike, especially once ya get off the main road. you dont have to get totally off it, but sometimes ya just might wanna go down a dirt road or a beach when ya touring about.
it also helps with fewer cyclinders ya have, generally the cheaper the gas. and when ya on holiday its a good thing.

rf900 good machines. arent they getting old?
gsx1000 family, rough, raw and unrefined with of potential loads of fun.

look to see what the market is doing, incase ya need to sell again.

but best ya get out there and go for some test rides.

with a new zealand tour ya on the right track with the 650, dual purpose would be the way. i wish i did. there is so much to see which ya can't do from the tarseal payment that only some bikes will allow.

[fatzx10r]

i found the sv not to bad for comfort, the seat was the only problem i had but that's an easy fix

[T.I.E]

i found the sv not to bad for comfort, the seat was the only problem i had but that's an easy fix

na i have a soft ass, so i changed the seat. made a huge difference.
once the suspension settings changed and the yoshi cans were on, and the TRE and K&N and .....

....... it was fun,

i do miss it though.

[Jerry74]

Try the Aprilia RSV

[dreamer87]

yea im pretty content on getting F650 if I do a NZ tour, thats for sure, unless my dream R1200GS comes up somewhere but I doubt it.

Im keen to know what people have to say about the Hyosung GT250R as I have the op to get one dirt cheap through work, like way to good offer to pass up, so if they are pretty sweet road bikes for some fun then I would just go after one of those since its loose change to get one, but I have been keeping my eye on a 700 katana, anyone know much about them?

[Reido]

i heard the hyobags have crap build quality.. apparently lots of problems.

but i've seen a few people who swear by them..

they cant have got the name "hyobag" without a reason right?

[Zapf]

Depending on work circumstances for the coming year, I am either going to buy a BMW F650GS for a 2-3 month NZ Tour (See other thread in touring bikes section)

OR...

Buy a sports/road bike to get to work and back, which is mainly motorway work from Silverdale out West to Lincoln Road.

I want to get a good bike, solid, good looking, smart, powerful and all the rest etc etc but without going nuts with a flash as bike or something that is more just a real sports bike if you know what I mean. I want to buy a good bike that is reliable etc can get me to work, is fun to ride and good for a weekend ride up north and fun on the roads...

I was looking at some Hyosung GT250R's. Im a tall guy and from what I searched on the forums, these seem good for tall people.
* Anyone here own one and can tell me what kinda speeds they can do comfortably/rev ranges etc
Personally I think they look allright for the money, you can get a late model one for not that much too.


GT250R is not a good / solid / powerful bike. It is dirt cheap because its as good as dirt.

Are you limited to a 250cc bike? seems not if you are considering the F650 as well.

How about something that you can tour as well as do some sporty riding on?

[dreamer87]

yea I am able to get anything but just that I can get a hyosung for next to nothing so if they were allright I would just get one of those for commuting to work and having a ride on the weekends up state highway 16 but if you people say they are no good, then they must be. tempting as it may seem.
what about this bike then:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=145785962
I like it, what about you guys?

I had thought about a dual sort of purpose bike but really, If I get my new line of work next year, I will have no time for touring so It will be a road bike for sure, mainly to getting to work and also having fun on weekends and hollidays. If I do not get the position next year, then I am off for a tour for 2-3 months like said as Ill give myself a 6-9 month break from work then start looking again towards the end of 2009, probably sell the bike Ive just toured with, then get a roadie.

Suzuki are good yes?

[250 Racer]

that bike is for sure 100% better than the Hyosung GT250R!!!!!

my father told me that u get wat u pay! that means that when a bike kosts 6000$ brand new u can expect that its really cheap made and the engine is not that good and powerfull!!

I bought my VTR 250 one month ago and I have to say that its quiet a good bike. If I were u I would look for something that is komortable and sporty to ride and I thing u are better with the GSX600F than a Hyosung GTR250 ;) !!!!

[dreamer87]

Yea cool. Been looking at some new GSXR100K7's 2007's too...they look niiiiceee and I would be prepared to fork out a little more for that extra bit of sex appeal, hell most of us could use it wisely im sure

[Zapf]

Yea the GSF600 would be a LOT better than the GT250R. Mind you the GSF600 is no sports bike. For that money if you like nakeds. Go take a CB900 Hornet for a test ride. In most departments the 900 Hornet will out perform the GSF600 for the same price.

[T.I.E]

Yea the GSF600 would be a LOT better than the GT250R. Mind you the GSF600 is no sports bike. For that money if you like nakeds. Go take a CB900 Hornet for a test ride. In most departments the 900 Hornet will out perform the GSF600 for the same price.

blimmin Honda rider lol.
he is right though, you would be able to have some fun on the 900, touring wouldnt be a problem with a few additions, panniers etc. and the price would be about right, they have a good engine in them, its typical honda style, good reliable, strong, but not to much punch, but im sure i could get into enough trouble on a 900.

the Sv's werent too well spoken about, but i could make mine fly. its all about the rider too.
i used to give and pass alot on my old old cbr1000f. a great tour machine.

good point felix.

[fatzx10r]

Yea cool. Been looking at some new GSXR100K7's 2007's too...they look niiiiceee and I would be prepared to fork out a little more for that extra bit of sex appeal, hell most of us could use it wisely im sure

gt250r, f650, gsxr1000, quite the selection of different bike's your looking at. you need to get out and throw your leg over a few and see which you like. don't forget to test a zx10r, there nice we motorcycle :whistle:

[dreamer87]

the F650 was only if I was touring, I dont like trying to tour mod a road/sport bike, dont it before and it looks stupid and feels stupid. Im all for doing things once and right and depending on my outcome, ill either be for a tourer or a roadie. GT250 Hyosung was only chucked around because i can get one dirt cheap but have never known of them etc. Quite fancy the GSXR1000's K5-K7 so Ill see how we go. I used to be (a couple year ago) mad keen on RF900's, dont know why, but now for some reason when I look at them, they seem quite old & dated compared to todays bikes.
JFK's down cavandish have that special on the run out Hyo GT650R but I mean for a couple more grand you could get a way better bike that it im sure.
Not really into nakeds, they have not, despite the name, helped me in the quests over the years to win chicks over. I think a GSXR1000 K7 would do the trick, or at least I would fall head over heals for it.

[250 Racer]

oh yea true, u should defenetly make a test ride before u buy a bike!! I mean it doesnt kost much to nothing, than u know how theyy feel like and if u are comfortable with it ;)

always make a test ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Zapf]

helped me in the quests over the years to win chicks over. I think a GSXR1000 K7 would do the trick, or at least I would fall head over heals for it.

What is your success rate?

[dreamer87]

overall chick pick up to bike type ratio has not been too good with nakeds but im sure a GSXR650 or 1000 K7 will do the trick, Ive heard the 1000's are pretty nuts when you get the revs up so I think if chance comes Ill settle on a 750 middle ground perhaps but hey, 1000 does sound good.
I will have to make a proper study then into the proposed chick pick up ratio to such a bike and post my findings one day.

[fatzx10r]

overall chick pick up to bike type ratio has not been too good with nakeds but im sure a GSXR650 or 1000 K7 will do the trick, Ive heard the 1000's are pretty nuts when you get the revs up so I think if chance comes Ill settle on a 750 middle ground perhaps but hey, 1000 does sound good.
I will have to make a proper study then into the proposed chick pick up ratio to such a bike and post my findings one day.

you want to pick up chick's....... get a harley, you want to go fast....... get a gsxr, if you want both....... get a ducati :msn-wink:

[dreamer87]

you want to pick up chick's....... get a harley, you want to go fast....... get a gsxr, if you want both....... get a ducati :msn-wink:

Ha ha, nice. I think ive made up my mind people. GSXR750 or GSXR1000 K7 or K6 it will be. I think we would be fairly safe in buying these year model machines sight unseen from a dealer?

[fatzx10r]

Ha ha, nice. I think ive made up my mind people. GSXR750 or GSXR1000 K7 or K6 it will be. I think we would be fairly safe in buying these year model machines sight unseen from a dealer?

i think if you are going to be paying that sort of money for a bike you should test ride one first. just because you like the look of it does'nt mean you will like riding it. try before you buy

[Gremlin]

but without going nuts with a flash as bike or something that is more just a real sports bike if you know what I mean. I want to buy a good bike that is reliable etc can get me to work, is fun to ride and good for a weekend ride up north and fun on the roads...


Ha ha, nice. I think ive made up my mind people. GSXR750 or GSXR1000 K7 or K6 it will be.
urrrr the whole thread is full of contradictions, but honestly, unless this is a troll, you sound like you seriously have no idea what you want. Bikes you have mentioned ranged from average 250s (hyosung) through sport tourers (f650 and gsx) through to top of the line sportbikes (gsxr thou)

Chick magnet: Ducati, no contest really.

[dreamer87]

urrrr the whole thread is full of contradictions, but honestly, unless this is a troll, you sound like you seriously have no idea what you want. Bikes you have mentioned ranged from average 250s (hyosung) through sport tourers (f650 and gsx) through to top of the line sportbikes (gsxr thou)

Chick magnet: Ducati, no contest really.

So what? Is that not the point of finding out what you want? Im not basing my whole thesis & idea solely on what you people here are saying. I have been out, I have seen the bikes in question over the last few weeks, just a matter of seeing what the termites are saying and if there is any news that might spark interest on any of the bikes I have mentioned, ie problems etc. If you read my posts, it would be explained clearly enough for you. For the millionth time...
Im buying a F650GS if I want to go touring, Ill be probably buying a GSXR750K7 or 1000K7 if I get my new position with a company out west starting next year, which means no touring for a long time. Its simple really, all you have to do is read, and I have no idea where your 'full of contradictions' comes from.

Simple and easy, testing the waters shall we say.

[Gremlin]

Well, with a broad range like that...

Find a shop you like, and try everything they have... they'll only get suspicious after the first 3-5 :shifty:

[dreamer87]

I have tried them all except the hyosung

[Jerry74]

I have tried them all except the hyosung

Don't try the Hyobag if you rub the paint hard enough the words " Coca Cola" come through.

Cheap underpowered Korean piece of crap.... know several people with them and they wish they had bought another make.

They not worth poking at with a 10 foot pole.

Stick with Suzuki, Kawasaki or Ducati... you can't do much better than these brands.

[dreamer87]

Don't try the Hyobag if you rub the paint hard enough the words " Coca Cola" come through.

Cheap underpowered Korean piece of crap.... know several people with them and they wish they had bought another make.

They not worth poking at with a 10 foot pole.

Stick with Suzuki, Kawasaki or Ducati... you can't do much better than these brands.

Ha, the funniest thing I have heard today. Nice.

Buying one brand new at retail would be a silly idea as for the same amount of cash you could get one of the good top 4 brands that is still in good nick.
Only reason I thought about it was because I could get one on the cheap and down low but they do not seem worth it really, especially after a GSXR1000K7 or 750, the K7's are damm good looking, love the tidy tails

[Jerry74]

Ha, the funniest thing I have heard today. Nice.

Buying one brand new at retail would be a silly idea as for the same amount of cash you could get one of the good top 4 brands that is still in good nick.
Only reason I thought about it was because I could get one on the cheap and down low but they do not seem worth it really, especially after a GSXR1000K7 or 750, the K7's are damm good looking, love the tidy tails

Sounds like you have already decided on the gixxer 1000... buy it then and have fun mate

[T.I.E]

ok deal is ya want something with noise.
but when ya riding it dont let the bike controll you.
meaning you should be able to ride the powerful beast at an easy pace. eg any idiot can show off.
so get a bike that makes a noise when idiloing not reving.
a gsxr only sounds good at revs.
but a twin sounds hot idioling and at revs. but not an SV. dukes are expensive an break down... alot.
so honestly when rolling during rush hour when ya can only do the limit a sports twin is they way.
look at aprilia. just have a look.
im sorry to say that it owned me, lots of grunt, great noise and presence.
and it aint japenesse, its itilian ( i hope) lol
and the chicks love it. honestly.
but they come with a warning. ( not the chicks) be careful.
aprilia and male testostornoe ( spelling) and or showing off dont work.
but i want another, i had one and would love another.check em out.

[dreamer87]

ok deal is ya want something with noise.
but when ya riding it dont let the bike controll you.
meaning you should be able to ride the powerful beast at an easy pace. eg any idiot can show off.
so get a bike that makes a noise when idiloing not reving.
a gsxr only sounds good at revs.
but a twin sounds hot idioling and at revs. but not an SV. dukes are expensive an break down... alot.
so honestly when rolling during rush hour when ya can only do the limit a sports twin is they way.
look at aprilia. just have a look.
im sorry to say that it owned me, lots of grunt, great noise and presence.
and it aint japenesse, its itilian ( i hope) lol
and the chicks love it. honestly.
but they come with a warning. ( not the chicks) be careful.
aprilia and male testostornoe ( spelling) and or showing off dont work.
but i want another, i had one and would love another.check em out.

Classic. Be careful

[dreamer87]

Sounds like you have already decided on the gixxer 1000... buy it then and have fun mate

Yea well a gsxr 750 or 1000, depending on the cash prices the dealers can give me and color choices etc. I love the black/hot orange combo oh the choice why cant they just make them one color so we dont have to choose dammit! they are a very nice bike. Im a fully Honda XR400 & 650 rider OFF ROAD and I swear by them but I aint that much impressed with their road bikes. Suzuki on the other hand, off road...ok, on road amazing. Seen a few bikes over the 19 years of riding but only owned less that what you can count on one hand and most of them Honda but they were all dual sports and XR's.
The gixxer will be my first proper hell bound road bike. Looking forward to it

[dreamer87]

Been looking around, theres heaps of K6/K7 gixxer 600 750 and 1000's.

Realistically I think Im heading more in the direction of a late model 600 or more preferably 750 rather than a new 1000 (unless I can score one for 13K which I doubt it)

Ive found these ones that ticking my fancy. Ive ordered them with a number as you can see so when replying to which one you think is a + or - please use the number as referance. Some are off bikepoint and some are off trade me.

#1 - 2007 GSXR600
http://bikepoint.co.nz/View/Used/SUZUKI-GSX-R600-2007/20254.aspx?N=4294967251+4294966631+0&Ns=P_Price%7c1

#2 - 2007 GSXR750
http://bikepoint.co.nz/View/Used/SUZUKI-GSX-R750-2008/22739.aspx?N=4294967251+4294967126+0&Ns=P_Price%7c1

#3 - 2008 GSXR750
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=177039842

#4 - 2008 GSXR600
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=177465829
(This one I have seen down at Haldanes)


Those are probably the ones that I would probably look ay buying seriously at this point. Hope to have bought a bike within the next 2 weeks and would love to see what you guys have to say.

latas:done:

[dreamer87]

anyone fullas

[fatzx10r]

what about this? i'd say it will have been sold by now http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1695378#post1695378

[Winston001]

I remain firmly of the view that a Suzuki VStrom 650 will do everything you want. The 1000 will do a lot more but the 650 is a good equivalent to the BMW.

[dreamer87]

purely looking for a GSXR I dont want a cross over bike. I will only be using it for getting to work and having fun on the roads, if I did want a tourer id be buying a F650 beemer but I dont see that happening for a number of years now. What about the bikes Ive listed above? Any comments?

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Go for a seven-fiddy if you can stretch to it financially, those extra 150cc's make a whopping difference in terms of bottom end power.
It'll actually make it easier to ride, some say the Gixxer 750 is the best blend of road-going power and light weight. Those that haven't ridden the new ZX10R, that is...

[dreamer87]

Go for a seven-fiddy if you can stretch to it financially, those extra 150cc's make a whopping difference in terms of bottom end power.
It'll actually make it easier to ride, some say the Gixxer 750 is the best blend of road-going power and light weight. Those that haven't ridden the new ZX10R, that is...

Yea I really want to get a 750 preferably over a 600, ive been told by many & it makes sense, those extra 150 would make a differance in certain areas. Theres a few other 750's on the cards but its just working a deal I guess. I would be tempted for a 1000, Ive got the cash for a new 1000 if I wanted to but its not the point, the 1000 is a big bike and I dont want to jump too deep in it with such a big bike, im not going to be doing 250kmh+ on the north western all the time and from what I have heard the 750 is a good allround bike, good fun, and does the job of getting you to a from work and in and out of stuiky spots well without being a massive overkilled power horse, but in saying that, if I managed to score a massive deal on a K7 or K8 1000 then I would take it & just get used to it.

I really want to get one of the orange/black combo 750's though, they are sex on wheels in my eyes. K7 or K8 but if push comes to shove I would settle on a black one. Not keen on the white/blue ones, everyone has a bike that color plus it looks pretty 90's.

[BMWST?]

seems to me you ned to think a bit more about what YOU want..you mention a Hyosung 250 and a Suzuki 1000 in the same post....whats your experience on the road???
A 1000 is actually EASIER to ride in some situations.More torque,so you can ride at all speeds without worrying about which gear you are in....ride both before you commit

[Zapf]

Yea I really want to get a 750 preferably over a 600,

FYI the 750 happens use less fuel if you are going for a long ride as well. since you don't have to work it as hard as the 600.

[dreamer87]

FYI the 750 happens use less fuel if you are going for a long ride as well. since you don't have to work it as hard as the 600.

yea true, I figured it would be along those lines...

Oh and ive had many many years experience, on road and off. and to that same person, if you READ the actual posts you will find out the reasons why the particular bikes are mentioned. Reading always helps, knowledge is power!

Settling on a 750 this week, go into some talks about some see what figures they can give me, if I manage to sell some of my fender strat guitar collection, then Ill be able to probably get a 1000, fingers x, the limited edition orange one, oooooo yea

[Zapf]

then Ill be able to probably get a 1000, fingers x, the limited edition orange one, oooooo yea

If you want to have fun stick with the 750 I recon. More useable within the legal limits.

[dreamer87]

If you want to have fun stick with the 750 I recon. More useable within the legal limits.

yea like I say relistically, I think next week or the week after Ill be coming away with a 750, just want it in that amazing orange/black combo...anyone out there got a k7 750 in that color combo? have to scout the dealer yards far and wide for it.

[James Deuce]

There's one in Wellington Motorcycles. Call Crasherfromwayback (Pete McDonald).

http://www.motorcycle.co.nz/suzuki/?id=38625

[dreamer87]

There's one in Wellington Motorcycles. Call Crasherfromwayback (Pete McDonald).

http://www.motorcycle.co.nz/suzuki/?id=38625

Thanks man, Ill see what they can do on it, its a K8 so its pretty pricey could get a K71000 for that much and in my color but yea Ill see how we go, going to go online today and look around the yards to see what I can find in the way of my color combo.

what is wrong with this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=177647631

[James Deuce]

It's too cheap is what's wrong with it. It's either an ex-racebike or stolen.

Or the owner has developed a P habit he's struggling to keep up with.

[dreamer87]

It's too cheap is what's wrong with it. It's either an ex-racebike or stolen.

Or the owner has developed a P habit he's struggling to keep up with.

My thoughts too...It looks fairly tidy all considering

Im with the P habit + stolen, look hes good 2 GSXR1000's up for sale, either that or hes won lotto so he dont care...hmmm

[James Deuce]

Rule #1: Don't buy anything off Tard Me without getting someone to inspect it.

Rule #2: See rule #1.

[dreamer87]

Ive bought a few bikes off trade me which have been ok but I have paid what I expected to pay for them so they have been fine, the bikes that guy has listed just seem too good, plus hes not answering questions hmmmm. rather spend my money at a dealers, get some warranty and goodies chucked in for good measure.

[dreamer87]

what is wrong with this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=177647631


Found out through some quick fire investigation this morning that the bikes that this guy has listed were Star Insurance wrecks for one reason or another, ones clutch was funny and spedo cable broken from a bail into a ditch it sounds like. The other, same sort of deal but nothing drastic, just insrance claims but still I am suspicious...

[Winston001]

As a general comment, a 600cc+ bike these days will provide you with any amount of real world fun and commuting use. The thing to think about is the weight and typical riding conditions.

I wouldn't commute on my Ducati because the steering is heavy and its a bitch at low speed. But I didn't buy it to commute - its a toy and a lifes dream. :Punk:

The 1000s are seductive and insanely powerful in a world where we are restricted to 110k or 50k if you are getting to work.

Personally I think the 750 class is the ideal combination of weight and power. Mind you, a mate who is used to 1k bikes has recently bought a 650 for every day purposes and is very happy.

[dreamer87]

As a general comment, a 600cc+ bike these days will provide you with any amount of real world fun and commuting use. The thing to think about is the weight and typical riding conditions.

I wouldn't commute on my Ducati because the steering is heavy and its a bitch at low speed. But I didn't buy it to commute - its a toy and a lifes dream. :Punk:

The 1000s are seductive and insanely powerful in a world where we are restricted to 110k or 50k if you are getting to work.

Personally I think the 750 class is the ideal combination of weight and power. Mind you, a mate who is used to 1k bikes has recently bought a 650 for every day purposes and is very happy.

Thanks man, Yea its my line of thought. 750 seems a good middle ground, not huge and not over revving like a 600 could be. I know a 750 is insanely fast anyhow but I mean we arent going to be driving 250km/h+ all the time, maybe abit of speed on a weekend run but in all honestly I think a 750 is more that enough BUT in saying that, the alluring sense of a 1000 is very much in the forefront of many peoples minds PLUS size wise lining them up, it fits me more being a taller lanky fello but hey all I want is a good price 750 gixxer in orange, failing that, It might have to be the special edition 1000 orange monster from haldanes as they probably would take number since new 09 stock is due in anyday now, gotta shift the 07s out!

[dreamer87]

just an update, getting closer to a 750 or 1000, in negotiations now! man I really want the mean looking orange K7 1000 but we are crunching numbers at the mo, Ill keep you posted on develpments

[dreamer87]

still making my mind up about bikes. PLEASE HELP ME:

Here is #1
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=177039842

quite interested in this one, been in touch with dealer, willing to go halfs ($250) in transport from there to here (AKL)

#2
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=162243422

sort of keen but not really.

WHAT I REALLY WANT:

Orange/Black GSXR 750 - 1000 2007 MODEL

ANYONE?HELP!

[James Deuce]

Don't ask us, we're idiots.

Buy what you want. You're the expert on what you want.

[dreamer87]

Don't ask us, we're idiots.

Buy what you want. You're the expert on what you want.

Maybe thats why I am asking, because you are idiots.

I need advice.

[Zapf]

still making my mind up about bikes. PLEASE HELP ME:

Here is #1
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=177039842

quite interested in this one, been in touch with dealer, willing to go halfs ($250) in transport from there to here (AKL)


Harden up. Fly down there and ride it back up. You will enjoy the trip, just don't loose your license.

[dreamer87]

Harden up. Fly down there and ride it back up. You will enjoy the trip, just don't loose your license.

.....ah....NO

[fatzx10r]

get what ever one scares the shit out of you most

[Gremlin]

Maybe thats why I am asking, because you are idiots.

I need advice.
froooom.... idiots?

He is right tho... only you know what you want. People can offer their viewpoints, but you don't seem to like them so far.

As to the suzukis... who the hell cares? Vast majority end up in ditches/walls/paddocks/gardens or fall to pieces. Doesn't matter which model you own.

[dreamer87]

ok thanks for all your informative help

[dreamer87]

UPDATE:

Scouted out 2 GSXR1000's SE models with all carbon bits etc.

Pretty sure I will settle on one tomorrow from down the line. Will probably if all goes ahead, Pick it up on Monday as I have to go to wellington to pick up stuff. Are these easy to trasport on a tralier like a trail bike with tie down on the front bars forwards and maybe a couple hooking off the back legs back? Ive got a big trailer so there is plenty of room.

[dreamer87]

anyone....

[dreamer87]

ahem.....ANYONE??????

[fatzx10r]

yeah you will be ok, you should just ride it back tho

[Winston001]

Congrats on your decision. Can't help you about the trailor but I can say that tying my Ducati down was a bitch. No easy points on the front, I had to lace the tie-downs up through the forks or I'd have cracked the fairing.

[Kirill357]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports//auction-165927405.htm
saw this on the trademe, orange and black :beer:

[Gremlin]

Are these easy to trasport on a tralier like a trail bike with tie down on the front bars forwards and maybe a couple hooking off the back legs back? Ive got a big trailer so there is plenty of room.
Have you trailered a bike before?

Try to lock the front wheel, either in blocks at the front, or diagonal into a corner (parallel with trailer is best for riding the road tho). Front bars or forks, depending on fairing (don't want to place too much pressure on the plastics), try to avoid tying onto the handlebar grips. Tie it down hard, compressing the front suspension.

Then a tie down through the rear wheel, loop it through and tie on each side. Rear ties just stops it bouncing around really...

[dreamer87]

bought one from the SI!

[fatzx10r]

well it's about time :sweatdrop post up what you think of the beast when you gert it out for a fang. i think i know the bike your talking about and it is rather cool looking for a gsxr :yes:

[dreamer87]

yea, had to make sure I got the one that I wanted, as they are not cheap and I dont throw that much money around lightly... but yea it sure looks the part, keen to go for a good ride when it arrives

[blossomsowner]

good on you for getting a big bike..........way better than having to wring out a 600 to get it moving

[dreamer87]

hey, thanks, yea i could have saved some $$$$ and just got a new or late model K7 600 but several people have said you have to wring them but ah well, it was the orange/black paint job and carbon bits I was really after!