Must have new bike, the cops will crucify my license again if I don't!

[cheshirecat]

Some years ago the Triumph Tiger Cub was the safest bike you could buy. Mainly because it spent 90% of it's time in the garage being fixed. You might need to consider a contemporary example - ideas anyone?

[Kwakajack]

Maybe at the same time, you should invest in a radar detector and an eye examination ... for your own sake of course!!

Valid idea and def on the list, and my optometrist sees me quite frequently enough, though the Radar detector will be helpful. To all those who said I am just blaming the bike for my own throttle hand, not entirely wrong, 6 months on my feet should solve that, plus a requirement to keep my license due to work.

Scooters unfortunately just don't cut it and GNs do NOT handle, in fact are damn near unsafe to ride I've found so that is not a nice idea, and no I wasnt speeding at the time!

The reasoning is, though an SV and Monster is capable of 100kph plus some considerable margin, the fun to be had at low speeds outweighs the fact that I felt I had to ride the 600 [I]FAST[I] in order to get the same kick

[Kwakajack]

Some years ago the Triumph Tiger Cub was the safest bike you could buy. Mainly because it spent 90% of it's time in the garage being fixed. You might need to consider a contemporary example - ideas anyone?

Anything being older and Italian perhaps??

[CRM]

So what's the most pleasurable kind of bike do to distance in style, get your jolly's on and keep your licence? I thought my '87 Magna Vf 700 (now sold) was pretty good as without a screen it's not that comfy cruising at over 70mph anyway but a whole lot of fun to do most things with and looks very cool (IMHO). I've been thinking of another NZ trip and looking at maybe more a 1000cc sports/tourer with fairing (maybe a CBR1000 or ZZR1100) but does that mean I'll be too tempted to lose licence (already on 60 demerits)? What are the big tourers like (FJ1200 say or a big beemer) - any fun value?

[Hitcher]

What are the big tourers like (FJ1200 say or a big beemer) - any fun value?

The FJR1300 is a real rider's bike as well as being a brilliant way of getting a pillion and luggage effortlessly over comparatively large distances. Having owned one for in excess of 80,000km and rented one for nearly 8,000km, I believe I am qualified to offer an opinion.

Despite its apparent size, an FJR is an extremely competent weekend scratcher, if one's fancy takes one. Given that it is manufactured by the same company that makes the R1 and indeed shares some R1 componentry, one shouldn't be surprised by that.

The FJR is, in my opinion, the best of the bunch that it is categorised with. It is a considerably superior product to the ST1300 and, while not having all the electronic whistles and bells that the Concours has, it will absolutely spank it when it comes to performance and range.

Forget about BMWs, as they aren't interested in selling motorcycles to New Zealanders south of Taupo.

[Bow-Down]

Just save up for the 675!

[magicfairy]

What you need is a big vibey single, plenty of torque but it'll vibe so much at speed you'll be forced to slow down

Suzuki LS650, that'll keep your License.

[Kwakajack]

Just save up for the 675!

Better idea: situp and beg streetfighter, the sail effect makes huge speeds uncomfortable, that leaves Speed Triple or Street Triple, and the R spec Street Triple, gets all the Daytona's brakes and suspension for a more taut ride, plus not as inclined to spank it hard, Daytonas are FAST and so so easy to go FAST on, I rode one on demo at Honda Otago, addictively fun but that speed is not what I want. The triple is a lovely motor, its a real jewel but bear in mind when I already own a sportsbike, why would I want another if I wanted to keep my license and managed to lose it while riding a sportsbike.

Big vibey singles are a pain, literally, so no thanks, I may as well by a Hardley if I wanted vibes, and thats not the route I want to take.

[kit]

Well you wanted to know about monsters? I love my one!!!! its an 03 M1000ie and its damn fun to ride, haven't had any mechanical probs so far, cant fault it.
I love cruising bout 120-130 its comfy with heaps of power to go and have a wee play then settle back and cruise.

[Kwakajack]

A Suzuki Goose 350. Serious fun in the twisties. Enough top end to lose your license, but you'd have to work at it.

There's one for sale on TradeMe that is perfect. However, enough trying to sell someone else's bike.

You get tickets because you speed. All motorways and following State Highways are inadvisable to speed on at any time: SH1, SH2, SH3, SH4, SH5, SH27, and SH57.

There, I've sorted it for you! It's not the bike, it's the pile-it.

The pilot I am certain is both part of the problem and the key to the solution, as well as a different natured machine, knowing my own triggers helps, the lack of a convenient race track does not lol. Throttle control comes with a conscious decision to not be an idiot, nonetheless, a bike that is manoeverable, mildly sporty with a decent torquey motor and that I can go for runs out of town on, that is far less inclined to make me want to give it stick is an aid.

[ready4whatever]

you get a faster bike then bye bye cop. otherwise get a gn250 so you cant go over the limit