Let the test riding begin... Passed Full Licence

[oscarnz]

Well woke this morning to another day in paradise....yeah right it was Raining.
Full licence test was booked for 9am.
Got down to Onroad about 8.45am by 9.30 I had my full licence.:done:

Let the test riding begin :soon:

[Monamie]

Easy as eh!! Well done girl....:Punk:

[oscarnz]

Easy as eh!! Well done girl....:Punk:

Yeah piece of cake. Was really relaxed and just went with the flow.

[chanceyy]

Congrats babe :2thumbsup :wari: ... soooooooooooooo when is the first test riding adventure taking place :laugh:

[Monamie]

I feel a cafe' ride coming on.....;)

[Horse]

Awesome, congrats!

[vifferman]

Congratulations, oscarnz! Well done! :niceone:

[mowgli]

Well done. That's great news, and just in time for summer :wari:

[Strang0r]

Great stuff! I hope mine is as easy as you've made it sound ;)

[86GSXR]

Niceone, well done :yes: See you Friday then?

[firefighter]

well done- I passed mine today too - bloody easy really!

[NZsarge]

Awesomeness. :niceone:

[cowboyz]

good stuff. When you say it was a piece of cake does that mean you bribed them with cake? Works for me......

No need for test rides. just look at the colour! Thats how I brought mine.

[oscarnz]

good stuff. When you say it was a piece of cake does that mean you bribed them with cake? Works for me......

No need for test rides. just look at the colour! Thats how I brought mine.

No I didnt bribe him, did it on my own merit :laugh:

But know I can bribe you with pie or cake

[NZsarge]

good stuff. When you say it was a piece of cake does that mean you bribed them with cake? Works for me......

No need for test rides. just look at the colour! Thats how I brought mine.

Yeah and look what happened there....:laugh:
Go the LIQUID SILVER! (gang)

[oscarnz]

Great stuff! I hope mine is as easy as you've made it sound ;)

Yeah it was all good. Had the same guy I had for my restricted which made me more relaxed.

[cowboyz]

No I didnt bribe him, did it on my own merit :laugh:

But know I can bribe you with pie or cake

of course I know you *could* have got it on merit. but pie is good.

[Meanie]

Thats blardy awesome, congrats, just dont buy green :crazy:

[cowboyz]

Once you go GREEN
You never have to CLEAN

[Mom]

Well done you! Blue is a lovely colour, see...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59408

[Owl]

:2thumbsup What more is there to say? Congratulations!

[Bonez]

Well done.

[ynot slow]

Told ya it was easy to pass,well done.

Makes it easy when the same person takes you for each part of system.

Be good to go over 70km and not on the track.

[KiwiKat]

Congratulations. :done:
You'll be safer now you can go faster. For a new bike you should go for pink. Then Horse and Bonez could borrow it. I'm feeling generous today so I'll bid $1000.00 for you old 250 with the burnt out clutch and worn out gears.

[rottiguy]

hey well done chicky :) now what you need is a CBR1000 :whistle:


Well woke this morning to another day in paradise....yeah right it was Raining.
Full licence test was booked for 9am.
Got down to Onroad about 8.45am by 9.30 I had my full licence.:done:

Let the test riding begin :soon:

[oscarnz]

Told ya it was easy to pass,well done.

Makes it easy when the same person takes you for each part of system.

Be good to go over 70km and not on the track.

Have been able to go over 70km since I got my restricted. I am now looking forward to getting a bigger bike

[oscarnz]

Congratulations. :done:
You'll be safer now you can go faster. For a new bike you should go for pink. Then Horse and Bonez could borrow it. I'm feeling generous today so I'll bid $1000.00 for you old 250 with the burnt out clutch and worn out gears.

No purple is a better colour.

You better keep bidding my 250cc is in awesome condition and you arent even half way to what I want for it.

[oscarnz]

hey well done chicky :) now what you need is a CBR1000 :whistle:

Sorry honey but your CBR doesnt do it for me

[banditrider]

Congrats on the licience. What you looking at? My Connies in the shop for a service and below is what they gave me to ride around on til she's finished. Not a bad little bike, goes well when you give it a bit. just under 4,500 revs @ 100k's. Looks are interesting...

[Number One]

Good work Sir!!!

How cool that you can go test riding to pick out your new baby.

ENJOY :sunny:

[Jerry74]

Sweet as what sort of bike are you after?

[Horse]

Once you go GREEN
You never have to CLEAN

Works for me!

Anyone want to buy some slightly-squashed dead bugs? I seem to have a few spare...

[86GSXR]

hey well done chicky :) now what you need is a CBR1000 :whistle:

What she needs is a CBR1000 R, oooh yeah!

[Nasty]

Just caught up with this .. well done babe ... enjoy getting out on those bikes!!!

[oscarnz]

Congrats on the licience. What you looking at? My Connies in the shop for a service and below is what they gave me to ride around on til she's finished. Not a bad little bike, goes well when you give it a bit. just under 4,500 revs @ 100k's. Looks are interesting...

Yeah did have a look at one of those. Is that down at AFC???
Might have to pop in and have a look

[oscarnz]

Sweet as what sort of bike are you after?

Not totally sure yet. A sports/tourer in the 600cc to 750cc range at this stage.
Have a few in mind, just need to test ride and compare

[KiwiKat]

Not totally sure yet. A sports/tourer in the 600cc to 750cc range at this stage.
Have a few in mind, just need to test ride and compare

Chances are I'll be shot down on this and you've heard it before from more experienced riders..but, one of the biggest differences I've seen between bikes is the weight and the handling characteristics going onto corners. A larger heavier bike has totally different dynamics so that is important in your choice. A lot of the twins have amazing engine braking and slow you down faster for corner entry.

Have fun testing but don't rush a purchase just because you can. If what you've got now works well for you keep it until you find that bike that makes your heart stop(figuratively).

:chase:

[Meanie]

Chances are I'll be shot down on this and you've heard it before from more experienced riders..but, one of the biggest differences I've seen between bikes is the weight and the handling characteristics going onto corners. A larger heavier bike has totally different dynamics so that is important in your choice. A lot of the twins have amazing engine braking and slow you down faster for corner entry.

Have fun testing but don't rush a purchase just because you can. If what you've got now works well for you keep it until you find that bike that makes your heart stop(figuratively).

:chase:

Some good advice there

[rottiguy]

No no, she needs A CBR1000F 1992, Just so happens I know where she can find one cheap :)

What she needs is a CBR1000 R, oooh yeah!

[oscarnz]

Chances are I'll be shot down on this and you've heard it before from more experienced riders..but, one of the biggest differences I've seen between bikes is the weight and the handling characteristics going onto corners. A larger heavier bike has totally different dynamics so that is important in your choice. A lot of the twins have amazing engine braking and slow you down faster for corner entry.

Have fun testing but don't rush a purchase just because you can. If what you've got now works well for you keep it until you find that bike that makes your heart stop(figuratively).

:chase:

I would not shoot down good advice like that. Thanks for that, am not in a rush, I will know once I ride the right bike.

[yod]

VFR800

perfect bike for ya

quality, looks, comfort, performance and i'm sure there's one round here somewhere you can have a nosey at.....

if the 2-stroke sniffer at your place can handle a honda in the garage

[cowboyz]

Can I make a suggestion.....................

[oscarnz]

VFR800

perfect bike for ya

quality, looks, comfort, performance and i'm sure there's one round here somewhere you can have a nosey at.....

if the 2-stroke sniffer at your place can handle a honda in the garage

Yeah he will handle anything that I decide on with some convincing. :laugh:
Have just been told that I am not allow a Harley Ferguson, which I dont want anyway.

[oscarnz]

Can I make a suggestion.....................

For course you can, as long as it doesnt have the word GREENin it

[yod]

Can I make a suggestion.....................

no

go away

:bleh:



muahahahaaaa...i'm taking over ze world, one honda at a time!

[OutForADuck]

Congrats.. bet that feel like freedom!!!!

You've got the right idea.. "I'll know it when I ride it"

[cowboyz]

For course you can, as long as it doesnt have the word GREENin it
ok

Dont buy a bike of the following colours.

Almond
Antique Brass
Apricot
Aquamarine
Asparagus
Atomic Tangerine
Awesome
Banana Mania
Beaver
Bear Hug
Best Friends
Bittersweet
Black
Blizzard Blue
Blue
Blue Bell
Blue Gray
Blue Violet
Brick Red
Brink Pink
Brown
Burnt Orange
Burnt Sienna
Cadet Blue
Canary
Carnation Pink
Cerise
Cerulean
Chartreuse
Chestnut
Copper
Cornflower
Cotton Candy
Cranberry
Dandelion
Denim
Dark Gray
Desert Sand
Eggplant
Famous
Flesh
Fuchsia
Fun in the Sun
Fuzzy Wuzzy Brown
Giving Tree
Gold
Goldenrod
Gray
Happy Ever After
Hot Magenta
Inch Worm
Indian Red
Indigo
Jazzberry Jam
Laser Lemon
Lavender
Lemon Yellow
Macaroni and Cheese
Magenta
Mahogany
Maize
Manatee
Mango Tango
Maroon
Mauvelous
Melon
Midnight Blue
Mountain Meadow
Mulberry
Navy Blue
Neon Carrot
Orange
Orange Red
Orange Yellow
Orchid
Outer Space
Outrageous Orange
Pacific Blue
Peach
Periwinkle
Pig Pink
Pink Flamingo
Plum
Prussian Blue
Purple Heart
Purple Mountain's Majesty
Purple Pizzazz
Radical Red
Raw Sienna
Raw Umber
Razzle Dazzle Rose
Razzmatazz
Red
Red Orange
Red Violet
Robin's Egg Blue
Royal Purple
Salmon
Scarlet
Sepia
Shadow
Shamrock
Shocking Pink
Silver
Sky Blue
Sunglow
Sunset Orange
Super Happy
Tan
Teal Blue
Thistle
Tickle Me Pink
Timberwolf
Torch Red
Tropical Rain Forest
Tumbleweed
Turquoise Blue
Ultra Blue
Ultra Orange
Ultra Pink
Ultra Red
Ultra Yellow
Unmellow Yellow
Violet (Purple)
Violet Blue
Violet Red
Vivid Tangerine
Vivid Violet
White
Wild Blue Yonder
Wild Strawberry
Wild Watermelon
Wisteria
Yellow
Yellow Orange


no

go away

:bleh:



muahahahaaaa...i'm taking over ze world, one honda at a time!

good plan. take over the world with laughter.

[yod]

sweet, i see two-tone sapphire is still ok then

[banditrider]

Yeah did have a look at one of those. Is that down at AFC???
Might have to pop in and have a look

Yep, just gave it back to them and I was quite enjoying it by the end of it. Man the Connie is big! Seriously, there's nothing wrong with the way it goes and it's dead easy to chuck around. I'd prefer better anchors but I'm kinda used to good stoppers. It also has an aftermarket muffler and sounds quite good and also some carbon goodies. Quite smooth for a twin.


Chances are I'll be shot down on this and you've heard it before from more experienced riders..but, one of the biggest differences I've seen between bikes is the weight and the handling characteristics going onto corners. A larger heavier bike has totally different dynamics so that is important in your choice. A lot of the twins have amazing engine braking and slow you down faster for corner entry.

Have fun testing but don't rush a purchase just because you can. If what you've got now works well for you keep it until you find that bike that makes your heart stop(figuratively).

:chase:

Good advice there. Personally I went through a heap of small bikes before I got onto bigger ones (I had no cash so that helped too). A lot of people rush into getting sporty 4's and I wouldn't recommend that - better to try something a bit tamer. A twin of some description or a more cruisy 4 (say bandit or GSX-F etc) make more sense. My 2 cents...

[oscarnz]

sweet, i see two-tone sapphire is still ok then

LOL that it is, its not on the list.

[oscarnz]

Yep, just gave it back to them and I was quite enjoying it by the end of it. Man the Connie is big! Seriously, there's nothing wrong with the way it goes and it's dead easy to chuck around. I'd prefer better anchors but I'm kinda used to good stoppers. It also has an aftermarket muffler and sounds quite good and also some carbon goodies. Quite smooth for a twin.



Good advice there. Personally I went through a heap of small bikes before I got onto bigger ones (I had no cash so that helped too). A lot of people rush into getting sporty 4's and I wouldn't recommend that - better to try something a bit tamer. A twin of some description or a more cruisy 4 (say bandit or GSX-F etc) make more sense. My 2 cents...


Have both the Bandit and GSx-F on my list to test ride. Have a price limit that I need to stick to. Also need to sell my bike first, dont really want to trade it.

[cowboyz]

yes it is.

Prussian Blue

thats another name for two tone sapphire.

[oscarnz]

So you say, cant see it myself ;)

What about a Green Honda, that would keep you both happy.

[Bonez]

Pink seems to be ok. Just normal pink mind.............

As is canary yellow.

[banditrider]

Have both the Bandit and GSx-F on my list to test ride. Have a price limit that I need to stick to. Also need to sell my bike first, dont really want to trade it.

Yeah, you'll do better out of the deal. If you haven't flicked by the end of next week let me know - I'll put the pressure on a dude at work (he's on holiday at the mo). Had him all keen on a VTR250 at one stage but it hasn't happened yet...

[ynot slow]

Don't envy you either,house is sold,so been looking,and to my surprise haven't any prejudices,except no harley or cruisers.Might even keep cowboyz happy with one for him,not green though.Then heard through a mate up north that Suzuki may have a few specials in next 2 weeks,i.e like last years(continuing on)summer fest,and seeing the bandit is $12500 or so new makes it easier,and if it is part of a special/promo better.

[oscarnz]

Yeah, you'll do better out of the deal. If you haven't flicked by the end of next week let me know - I'll put the pressure on a dude at work (he's on holiday at the mo). Had him all keen on a VTR250 at one stage but it hasn't happened yet...

Thanks Andrew will do, am listing on Trade me today at some stage.

[banditrider]

Thanks Andrew will do, am listing on Trade me today at some stage.

Can't see ya having too many problems selling it - it being a 250 an all.

[Timaa]

Well woke this morning to another day in paradise....yeah right it was Raining.
Full licence test was booked for 9am.
Got down to Onroad about 8.45am by 9.30 I had my full licence.:done:

Let the test riding begin :soon:

congrats there. how hard was it? anything the testing officer was particulalry hard on?

[oscarnz]

congrats there. how hard was it? anything the testing officer was particulalry hard on?

nah was all good, didnt pick on anything.

[oscarnz]

Well off to test a bike this morning if anyone is keen to join me.
Heading over to Feilding about 10ish.

Will check back here about 9.30 if anyone is keen

[Meanie]

Have fun, keep it long enough you can do the friday night ride on it :laugh:

[Owl]

Well off to test a bike this morning if anyone is keen to join me.

Ok what's the bike and how did the test ride go? Are you the proud owner of a new bike?

[sinfull]

Have fun, keep it long enough you can do the friday night ride on it :laugh:

These things safe to ride in yet ?

[oscarnz]

Ok I know you all have been waiting for my test ride report, so here goes (bear in mind I dont know all the tech stuff)

2008 GSX650F
Awesome bike, very comfortable riding position (as this is top on my list of musts)
Great power, very torquey off the bottom, nice smooth mid range, and didnt really trouble the top end to find out.
The compression and rebound damping in the front felt alittle spongey, and the rear spring preload will need some attention but I am sure Pauly will sort that for me

But comparing this to the 2006 GSX750F, (of which there is still 5 new ones in NZ) for the $2000 in price difference, I have decided to go with the 2006 model.

Just need now to sell my bike (all tho have been tempted with a good trade price) and have a 2006 model secured in Auckland to come down as soon as I say the word.

[oscarnz]

These things safe to ride in yet ?

What do you mean safe?? It has always been safe.:clap:

[cowboyz]

What do you mean safe?? It has always been safe.:clap:

right over top of my head.

zero bin history on the friday night ride. Went on the one last night and even in the wet and a couple of 'younger' guys on the ride everyone was very well behaved and was a good night.

[Bonez]

Ok I know you all have been waiting for my test ride report, so here goes (bear in mind I dont know all the tech stuff)

2008 GSX650F
Awesome bike, very comfortable riding position (as this is top on my list of musts)
Great power, very torquey off the bottom, nice smooth mid range, and didnt really trouble the top end to find out.
The compression and rebound damping in the front felt alittle spongey, and the rear spring preload will need some attention but I am sure Pauly will sort that for me

But comparing this to the 2006 GSX750F, (of which there is still 5 new ones in NZ) for the $2000 in price difference, I have decided to go with the 2006 model.

Just need now to sell my bike (all tho have been tempted with a good trade price) and have a 2006 model secured in Auckland to come down as soon as I say the word.

Good girl. Well done.

[ynot slow]

Can't complain with the 750 for the bucks,proven technology which although some say older,is still fine today,tommorrow,next year.