Plugging in the Toaster - finally some good news!

**sinfull** · 25th March 2010, 20:29

Top news man !! Pleased to hear it !!

**Gone Burger** · 25th March 2010, 20:30

Hey this is all great news Cam Well done, I'm thrilled for you. Best of luck for your interview tomorrow, and for the position that you have taken on.

It sounds like a very challenging couple of years for you, and to come out the other side with such a positive outlook is quite an achievment.

Home will always be home (I know that through and through), but when you do end up heading back to Auckland to your home, you and your busa will be missed.

All the best these next few weeks, and then months, and followed by years. I firmly believe good things do happen to good people, even if they do take their time. Next few years might be the best yet.

**Mom** · 25th March 2010, 20:30

That is such good new Cam. Dont you listen to my rude hubby, I will chastise him suitably later

It is a long row that you got given to hoe, but I am sensing maybe you are nearing the end of it. Take it slowly though, really, despite the frustrations one foot in front of the other is what you want to be doing.

Work

Opps...

**PrincessBandit** · 25th March 2010, 22:14

Originally Posted by Pussy

When you said "Toaster plugged in", I thought......

Oh, never mind.... I'll get me coat....

Gawd, there always has to be one doesn't there? You are a naughty man John!

Great to hear Cam, hope it all goes well.

**Toaster** · 26th March 2010, 13:27

Originally Posted by wild_weston

Congrats Cam.

Maybe you can now spend some cash souping up that underpowered bike of yours. ;-)

Yes it needs a bit more kick! Maybe a turbo?

Actually I rode an early model v-rod Harley yesterday. It felt like I was riding a scooter two up by comparison to my usual ride!

**turtleman** · 26th March 2010, 13:44

Good news, Cam. Hope it all goes well for ya, and even if you do end up back in Aucks, I'm sure the Welly crowed haven't seen the last of you, anyway...

**Crasherfromwayback** · 26th March 2010, 14:04

Originally Posted by Toaster

Yes it needs a bit more kick! Maybe a turbo?

Actually I rode an early model v-rod Harley yesterday. It felt like I was riding a scooter two up by comparison to my usual ride!

Hahaha...been meaning to ask you what you thought of that V-Rod!!

**Tank** · 26th March 2010, 14:41

Great to hear Toaster - its just one more wee step forward - they will come faster and faster. Bloody good on ya!

**Toaster** · 27th March 2010, 09:12

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Hahaha...been meaning to ask you what you thought of that V-Rod!!

I was in a bit of a rush to get back for the interview so had to rush off.... a role for which the Busa is perfect..... rushing off! Thanks for loaning me the v-rod for the day Pete. The team at Wellington Motorcycles did a great job on the service too. I always find everyone really helpful and friendly there.

The V-Rod? The mods that the previous owner had made were not suited for my size. The way that bike was set up for a much shorter rider with peg risers and monkey bars made it quite cramped for me. It was nice to sit with the soles of my boots in the breeze again like I had on the big M109R, but on such a blustery day I really felt the wind in the chest! The crosswinds through SH1 past Tawa really caught those solid billet wheels, with (as you mentioned) the front end catching it like a sail.

The high sweeping handlebars were not my cup of tea. They came too far back towards my chest and made cornering rather more challenging than the standard bar would have done. The straight bar used on the new black V-Rod muscle was much more like my style for cruisers. I had the bike parked up and took some photos which I will post up later, so people can see what I mean by the comments.

Speaking of comments, the V-rod certainly got some nice comments from passers by while outside a cafe - as it certainly looked the part, but I found the expected Harley Davidson sound sadly lacking with those standard pipes. I did notice it struggled to get any decent mileage out of the tank, but it was only partially full anyway and the needle always tend to drop quickly from half on any bike. I also have to remind myself that my usual ride does 400km per tank in cruise mode and goes like a cruise missle in any gear, anywhere when the desire is there.

For what it is, it was a cruiser set up for a more mild mannered rider of shorter stature. Whip off those awful quiet pipes and give it a bit of grumble and I reckon it would sell itself easier. Compared to the new V-Rod we looked at in the store, I love the way they have evolved. The styling on the new V-Rod Muscle version is fantastic and it had that aggressive look I really warm to. But like Lions and kittens, the roar needs to come with a cruiser, not a faint meow.......... if the chance comes up, I would be keen to see one of those new bikes testing out those new pipes they now come with from the factory. Great new layout!

Comparing that older V-Rod to the Hayabusa? It just doesn't compare at all. They were indeed worlds apart, but its always fun to play on other bikes. The new V-Rod looks stunning and would be best parked along-side a Hayabusa in any garage! If only!!

**Rockbuddy** · 27th March 2010, 09:26

Hey Cam good to hear things are working out, we miss you up here in the mighty Aucks

**Toaster** · 27th March 2010, 09:31

Originally Posted by Rockbuddy

Hey Cam good to hear things are working out, we miss you up here in the mighty Aucks

Thanks mate. I had hoped to make the Westpac Fundraiser ride but was caught up with a course down here. I hope to be back up that way in late June, depending on how by Wellington vs Auckland work options turn out.