What do you ride and what do you like/dislike about it?

[Headbanger]

@Fuel gauges, why do you like them? Even with proper fuel gauges, I never use or rely on them.

Steve

well fuck me, If you never use them I'm not surprised they ditched them.

People like fuel gauges due to their cunning feature of informing them how much fuel they have in the tank, pretty basic shit worth knowing, which is why they are a standard feature (apart from bum-fuck motorcycles) on every fuel powered device made since the creation of the combustion engine.

[crazyhorse]

I have a GSXR1000, had it now for 18 months and love it

I put a Yoshi pipe on it - so it sounds better than stock standard (no, not as good as a twin does, but still good)
No dislikes about it

[centaurus]

well fuck me, If you never use them I'm not surprised they ditched them.

People like fuel gauges due to their cunning feature of informing them how much fuel they have in the tank, pretty basic shit worth knowing, which is why they are a standard feature (apart from bum-fuck motorcycles) on every fuel powered device made since the creation of the combustion engine.

I don't need fuel gauge either. On many cars fuel gauges are not accurate anyway. Most sport bikes don't have fuel gauges and I've gotten used to this. I know the bike's range and I always reset the trip meter at the petrol station. Not such a big deal. There are other things worth complaining about, I'm not wasting my time complaining about something that doesn't really bother me anyway.

[Headbanger]

I'm not wasting my time complaining about something that doesn't really bother me anyway.

No one is asking you to, It was my complaint, not yours.

This place is getting weirder by the day.

[firefighter]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...hmentid=195753

Someone with a VTR1000, SV1000 or post 2000 ZXR750 should add to this thread!.........(i'm bike shopping soon)

CB919 Hornet 2005.

Likes;

It does everything from 2-up, commuting to twisties pretty well.
It's awesome torque, and quick acceleration now i've adjusted the sprockets 1T down front, 1T up rear.
It's easy to ride.
It's easy to mod, and there's a ton of different things to mod!
It's economical-yet not in a boring way.
It's bullet proof engine.
Mines very different from others and stands out.
It's easy to ride for a very long time.
It's priced well, you get a lot of bike for your $.

Dislikes;

No fairing
I want a proper sports bike rather than sports tourer again, and for a sport tourer it is affected quite a bit by the wind.(probably quite a bit to do with the headlight mod, even still it does'nt come with a screen)
It's a bit too 'sit up' for me.
The seat is a pain in the arse to lift and replace

I particularly do'nt like not knowing how to embed and image. Fucken computer illiterate brain!

[centaurus]

No one is asking you to, It was my complaint, not yours.

This place is getting weirder by the day.

Ouck! Looks like I've touched a sensitive spot. I didn't mean anything by it if that helps. I was just surprised by the adversity of your post against dangerousbastard's post. It almost sounded like you were blaming him and people like him for bikes not having fuel gauges. I was just trying to develop the discussion a bit to see what can be the cause of such a passionate position regarding fuel gauges.

Don't sweat man, I'm not trying to convince you not to use the fuel gauge

[sondela]

Ducati 999... all like, no dislike..

[firefighter]

Ducati 999... all like, no dislike..

I don't like the plastic holding your No. plate. lol

[Headbanger]

Ouck! Looks like I've touched a sensitive spot.

Ouck?

But no, I was being a wank for the sake of entertainment, My audience expects it.

I didn't mean anything by it if that helps. I was just surprised by the adversity of your post against dangerousbastard's post. It almost sounded like you were blaming him and people like him for bikes not having fuel gauges..

I'm willing to hold a grudge against DB over the fact my bike is missing a fuel gauge. I know if he wasn't personally involved, then someone just like him was.....

[Leseid]

1996 Honda CB250F Hornet:

Likes: Low seat hight, good top end speed for a 250, pleasing aesthetics, smooth power band, very easy to maintain, reliable, good all round handling.

Things that aren't so good: Fuel consumption use the revs and you use the fuel, 180 wide tire might be a little to excessive, foot pegs are just a tad to high for longer rides, the seat is tricky to get off (to use the compartment underneath), mirrors get knocked easy, rear brake light switch needs regular adjustment, engine noise isn't very pleasant to the ear.

This bike is well suited to the rider who wants a good around sports bike, I've fitted mine with a rack for a daily commute and light touring. As a learner I wanted a naked bike, so I could practice lots riding techniques without worry about the odd drop or too. With the new ACC levy there's not a lot of point in keeping a uneconomical 250 when you pay the same for a economical 600, when I get my full licence.

[avgas]

I'm willing to hold a grudge against DB over the fact my bike is missing a fuel gauge. I know if he wasn't personally involved, then someone just like him was.....

Fuel guage - man that is only the icing on the cake - try finding the trumps fuel tap.
Something I used all my riding life, I felt lost without it.
Also NEVER waterblast a triumph......sagem computer spits the dummy until all air intakes are dry.

On that note I don't think that fuel gauge is your real problem, if you shout loud enough at bloor he will make you one.
You may even get the RAT discount on it - so it will only cost you a million dollars.
I am still dumbstruck on what they charge for parts. Its cheaper to import a POM.

[sondela]

I don't like the plastic holding your No. plate. lol

Plastic is gone now!!

the pic is from when I first got the bike, tidied it up soon as I could.. so .. nothing to dislike

[gatch]

89 nc30 VFR 400

I liked it's handling and the sound from the v4. It also looked very cool.

I don't like the forks are too soft, or the brakes for the 20 yr old rubber lines. The shit IRC tyres it came with. Any maintainance needs to be performed by 7 yr old asian midgets for their tiny hands. It has a dip in power at about 6k rpm. It only gets 15k/l. First gear is too long.

Oh and the chump who was riding it managed to get in the way of a car and now its in pieces (my fault).

But its still bad as fuck, and its mine.

[CookMySock]

Ouck! Looks like I've touched a sensitive spot. I didn't mean anything by it if that helps.

No it won't help. I touch him there a lot. He likes it.

Steve

[shrub]

Ducati 999... all like, no dislike..

I'd never own one - I'd have no license in a minute, but your bike is one seriously horny machine. Too bloody quiet though, you need to do something about that.