Waipu? Why not.

[Big Dave]

Good work men.

[Gubb]

Gutted I missed it, hope you lads had fun.

[Kendog]

Is there an 848 and a CB1000 in that group?

[Clivoris]

What a cool shot of a bunch of likely lads. That's a keeper and one of those that will trigger some cool memories way into the future. Archive it lads!!!

[Big Dave]

Is there an 848 and a CB1000 in that group?

BD first to test CB1000R in NZ. :banana:


Best. Honda. Ever.

[Kendog]

BD first to test CB1000R in NZ. :banana:


Best. Honda. Ever.

Lucky luck man. I have said that one may be my next bike. Will you be doing a write up in the mag?

[gijoe1313]

Thats a kewl photo, make sepia and watermark effect on it and it'd be one you frame! :niceone:

I missed out on this ... was writing reports in the morning :brick: Ah well, next time!

btw , were you out and about Big Dave and espied this troupe of rapscallions, ne'er do wells, scallywags and blaggards?

[gijoe1313]

BD first to test CB1000R in NZ. :banana:


Best. Honda. Ever.

And, and ... and ... he offered to let me have a drool over it, but I was one day late checking my messages :weep: :slap: :thud:

Never mind, will just have to read the write up and let my fertile imagination take over :scooter:

[Gremlin]

BD first to test CB1000R in NZ. :banana:
give...

I ended up with something else, coz it took too long to arrive

[Big Dave]

btw , were you out and about Big Dave and espied this troupe of rapscallions, ne'er do wells, scallywags and blaggards?

Yes, spied mr Toto et al whilst putting the CB through the process.

Kendog, my brief is a quick spin article and a portrait.

It will do the rounds of media and dealer folk and then we'll get it back.
I've done 500km on it over the weekend - all conditions - and may not have finished yet.

$18.5K or thereabouts. Phwuck!

[Gremlin]

$18.5K or thereabouts. Phwuck!
Hondas are always a touch expensive when launched and get cheaper over the years. Blackbird and Hornet spring to memory as recent obvious examples.

Not really that expensive if you throw the likes of KTM/Aprilia into the mix as competitors.

[Big Dave]

give...



Sorry - my bad - I meant for what you get Phwuck it's good!

The bike speaks to me VERY LOUDLY.

[Gremlin]

Whats the clearance like between pipe cover and ground? It looks like it will touch down under sportier riding.

As long as Honda carried on the formula from the 919, I don't see the 1000r failing any time soon, but it doesn't look quite as practical, with not many mounting points looking available for full givi rack gear etc.

[Big Dave]

And, and ... and ... he offered to let me have a drool over it, but I was one day late checking my messages :weep: :slap: :thud:

Never mind, will just have to read the write up and let my fertile imagination take over :scooter:

Do you want to see the magazine shot?

[SixPackBack]

Do you want to see the magazine shot?

Fuck yeah...........:2thumbsup

[Big Dave]

Whats the clearance like between pipe cover and ground? It looks like it will touch down under sportier riding.

As long as Honda carried on the formula from the 919, I don't see the 1000r failing any time soon, but it doesn't look quite as practical, with not many mounting points looking available for full givi rack gear etc.

Nothing close to scraped at moderate to brisk pace.

No this is not a practical bike. This is strap a motor to your butt and fly low. Nekkid like bikes are meant to be.

[Big Dave]

ho kay fhor hyou

[Big Dave]

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[Ragingrob]

Nice one peice Todd where'd ya pick that up! An who's that prick in the yellow hoody? Ya bloody Jafa! Bet he slowed you all down! Choco I still haven't even rode with your new bike yet, keep the 21st free!

:innocent:

[Big Dave]

...............

[Slyer]

Was nice to meet you. :)
We were commenting that the new bike looks like it's going to transform and start talking to us haha.
Got a higher resolution copy of that first photo by any chance? It's a keeper.

[TOTO]

Great Pics BD

Thanks for showing us around :clap:

[Big Dave]

Was nice to meet you. :)
We were commenting that the new bike looks like it's going to transform and start talking to us haha.
Got a higher resolution copy of that first photo by any chance? It's a keeper.

Cheers.

I'm a bit worried about you blokes but.

A moderate size group, all in good gear with well maintained bikes, (chain guards don't count) and all riding sensibly, with courtesy.

This is not good for KB bandwidth you know.

Edit - oh yeah, pic - it's only a mini cam.

http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/misc3/daboys.jpg

[Slyer]

My fuel tank leaks petrol, has a big patch of paint missing and I have half an indicator.
I'll do better I promise!

[TOTO]

Cheers.

I'm a bit worried about you blokes but.

A moderate size group, all in good gear with well maintained bikes, (chain guards don't count) and all riding sensibly, with courtesy.

This is not good for KB bandwidth you know.

Edit - oh yeah, pic - it's only a mini cam.

http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/misc3/daboys.jpg


"New Generation Bikers" - comming to the theaters near you :innocent:

[PirateJafa]

I'm a bit worried about you blokes but.

A moderate size group, all in good gear with well maintained bikes, (chain guards don't count) and all riding sensibly, with courtesy.

This is not good for KB bandwidth you know.

I hope Madbikeboy doesn't catch wind of this thread - it'll ruin the Uni biker's bad name! :rolleyes:

[PirateJafa]

An who's that prick in the yellow hoody? Ya bloody Jafa! Bet he slowed you all down! Choco I still haven't even rode with your new bike yet, keep the 21st free!

:innocent:

Well I had to wear something bright so the others could try to catch up.

Because someone had to represent the viffer-gang, since you're such a blinkin' weekend-rider. ;)

[PHATVW]

"New Generation Bikers" - comming to the theaters near you :innocent:

LOL make sure to book online!

Thanks Dave heaps for showing us around! That CB1000R is a beast! :eek:

[Usarka]

No this is not a practical bike. This is strap a motor to your butt and fly low. Nekkid like bikes are meant to be.

Was the test bike from a dealer or from honda...? I'm finding it difficult to find out who is going to have a demo model at the moment...... :drool:

[Big Dave]

Was the test bike from a dealer or from honda...? I'm finding it difficult to find out who is going to have a demo model at the moment...... :drool:

It's Blue Wing's press unit.
They will be in high demand for a while.

Edit - Oops wrong pic. I'll find the right one and add it. There.

[TOTO]

yep , honda really have done it this time.


That thing you told us that bodywork must extend beyond the back wheel... - is that a NZ law or Japanese ?

[Big Dave]

yep , honda really have done it this time.


That thing you told us that bodywork must extend beyond the back wheel... - is that a NZ law or Japanese ?


I suspect it's universal.

[Oscar]

yep , honda really have done it this time.


That thing you told us that bodywork must extend beyond the back wheel... - is that a NZ law or Japanese ?

EU regulation.
They're the ones that came up with the extended mudguard stuff (where the guard has to extend down to half the wheel circumference).

[Leaf]

It must have been you BD who pulled up next to me (blue ER6N) on that bike at the Mt Eden lights on sunday. Was having an oogle and almost missed my green light!

Awesome looking machine

[Big Dave]

It must have been you BD who pulled up next to me (blue ER6N) on that bike at the Mt Eden lights on sunday. Was having an oogle and almost missed my green light!

Awesome looking machine

That be me. The blue unit looks neat too.