Acording to this I am definatly a male homosexual faggot in the making
Nice. Sucking on a bottle of bourbon should be added.
I always thought those lollipops were a substitute for cock.
Denim IS cotton. But then what do you expect from a LEATHER wearer. Non-Bulls supporters wish that they could given the honour of being taken by Bulls supporters... bow to class...
Beautiful bike!
Great photos - seems you've swapped one beautiful location for another.
Sounds like you had a great ride. It's funny how much better you feel on the bike the day after, or even after a short stop when refueling. The old noggin' needs to be reset every now and then!
Fucking class
Really enjoy reading about your jaunts across the country. I'm a Kiwi and have been living in London the past few years, picked up my licence last year - and boy does reading your blog make me home sick! I now really appreciate the roads back in NZ and can't wait to do the lot on two wheels. I'll be back, next year.. next year!
Wow sounds great I can't wait for my first real road trip- gotta watch those bloody trucks- I live in the Bay of Plenty there is a shit load of them around here but I ride most days so get used to them. I am hoping to do a weekend trip up the corremandel soon. Good reminder of "refreshment stops" sometimes I think you just wanna get past all those dam slow cars you forget to take a break. : )
Hey mate is there a way i can have old infraction comments made 3 years ago removed (caused not by myself but a member of my family with a"unique" sense of humor)
You've got some serious work ahead of you with that lump. "A+" for effort if you get that one running.
Great to be a a part of it mate. Good luck playing golf in winter! That used to be my summer passion before I started motorcycling!
Great blog entry Guy. As I have mentioned a few times, I have very much enjoyed these rides that you have organised, and would not have met all the poeple. and gained some of the experience that I have without them. So a final thank you to you. I hope to stay in contact with many of the ride members, and hope to form some great riding buddies who all have something in common - the love of riding. All the best, and hope to see you back with another bike next summer!
I'm also biased and also ride a later SS. I would definitely choose the Duc, I've had Jap bikes and I'm on my 2nd Duc, will never go back. For me they are the complete package - sound, looks and more than enough perofrmance for the raod. The V2's are a very easy to ride bike and an excellent choice for street riding. Last time I was on the track with my 750SS I was taking guys on new GSXR1000's with more than 3 times my horsepower just because mine was so easy to ride. Just beware that the 91 SS is the first year these were made, the earlier bikes like this have had some issues. Things to look out for: frame cracking at the steering head, swing arm cracks at the pinch bolts, cylinder head studs snapping, reg/rec failures and a plug that backs out on the crankshaft. All these issues were fixed in later years - they may have already been addressed on this bike. The 91 or 92 had looking colour scheme of all the SS' in my opinion. Rob.
That's a great account \ story! And I can say from my own experience, the more K's you get under your belt, the more confident you will become. Yes, 100% focus is a must - as you found out for yourself, which is a good way to learn those lessons. Also when I began riding (not that long ago) I became very tired on long trips, but this is no longer a problem. Not forgetting, the refreshment stop is invaluable especially in the colder weather!
Hi there. I used to work on many ZXR250's (all models) ten years ago when I still lived in NZ. Any model engine will go into any model frame, and, interestingly enough, the later frames ('C' models), bend easier than the early ones (1989, or 'A' models), the main difference between an A and B Model is actually the swing arm, which is the same swing arm as used in the C and later models. The C model engines differ with ignition, cams, carbs and air box, as far as the engine goes,the cases where unchanged and are common on all models. Again, the frames,bodywork and tank from 1991 (C model) on dont fit straight up to earlier A or B models, but can be made to fit with some work. I can't say it is an easy job fitting C model airbox,tank, bodywork to an A frame, (because these are the parts you will find difficult), and perhaps I would suggest trying to find a C model frame, it will be less work, and more value. If you find a COMPLETE rolling chassis, (with air box, carbs etc), then I suggest if that was the best option you could find, then it would only be a matter of fitting the C engine, and of no real problem. You can fit the C model carbs to an A or B frame, but they have special CV slide controls on the airbox (it is actually REALLY important that you run C model carbs with a C model airbox and original air filter, or you will have carb problems) Since you can't run a C airbox with A tank (the tank fouls on the airbox, and you would have to actually cut the underside of the tank out and reweld it!), you really are limited to running the A carbs, with the C motor (you must also use the A model inlet manifolds) If that is confusing, just PM me, and I will try to help.
I am biassed because I own a Duc 900SS - a later one. Power is not everything. What V twins offer is torque - this is low end grunt off the line and especially out of corners where they simply haul. Ducs, with the Desmo valve system, also provide excellent engine braking, so you will rarely need the back brake unless some dick pulls out in front of you or you have to stop very quickly due to your own ambitious riding. Also to consider is the sound of a V twin - nothing beats it for me. Add an open clutch cover for the Duc dry clutch sound and you are in heaven. Whilst not the quickest kids on the block, mods are relatively cheap and (not being rude or derogatory) you are not the same/similar as many other bikes on the road. I.e. an Italian flavour that in the Japanese designs is only challenged by the SP1 and SP2
Thanks...yeah, mixed feelings about being home....but after making it through pretty intense security at the airport the flights were amazing as I lucked out with a seat by the window...so I got to watch the sun set and rise. Sorry to hear the gas has gone up even more for you guys...damn! Is it just more taxes the government is throwing at you or is it directly a gas company shtick?
It is so great to hear about women on bikes inspiring others....good for you! I just toured around NZ for a few months on a wee litttle GN 250cc and it was great because at the end of my trip I showed my cousin how to ride out in a parking lot, and she ended up buying my bike from me....and now we got another girl on the road....yahoo. Keep on cruising. cheers.
