Just wondering, how long did it take to find your bike?

[Princesszxr]

My words of advice - Don't rush into it or buy based off emotions (colour), shit that's right you're a female

Smart arse lol



ok least i know im not completely alone with the frustration and this is semi normal lol i swear to god when i get it im not posting it here its going straight to the Manawatu Standard, front page! (straight to the top a )

[Princesszxr]

oh and as far as those bombshell boots go I WANT THEM but no one in NZ stocks them that i can find altho there is a thread about this already but if anyone knows where to get them here in gods own lemme know

[Little Miss Trouble]

Are you still looking for a VTR? there seem to be a few around at the moment..

As for the bombshell boots, unfortunately I don't think anyone brings them in (otherwise I'd probably already own a pair!) I did however find a ebay store that is selling them for $170 US with free shipping so about $245NZ landed

[rachprice]

So chic, what sort of bike you into?
Cruiser
Naked
Sports
V-twin
Inline-4
2 stroke (oh yeah!)

Get whatever bike you are comfortable with. Dont let anyone tell you, you cant have a fast bike as your first, nor that you have to get something faster!
What license you on? And are looks that Important? How much money do you have or can you get?

Sorry if all this has been said I just skim read the thread

[vifferman]

Well, it took no time at all. I wasn't in the market for a bike - just window-shopping with the vifferbabe for a helmet. While doing that, we were offered a test-ride on a couple of steeds, which we accepted. After that, I was all set to go home, until the vifferbabe and salesman ganged up on me and made me buy it. That was nearly five and a half years ago, and I haven't really been tempted to go window-shopping again. The last time it cost me $6k on the trade-up!

[hellokitty]

Are you still looking for a VTR? there seem to be a few around at the moment..

As for the bombshell boots, unfortunately I don't think anyone brings them in (otherwise I'd probably already own a pair!) I did however find a ebay store that is selling them for $170 US with free shipping so about $245NZ landed

DOn't forget the duty charges! I have the bombshell jacket and I got stung $180 Duty for them when they went through customs

[Maha]

My current bike took me about 1/2 hour to find, well less than if I were to be honest, probably more around the 23 minute mark.

[hellokitty]

My current bike took me about 1/2 hour to find, well less than if I were to be honest, probably more around the 23 minute mark.

and was it exactly what you wanted? or where you just in a hurry? serious question, did you research the bike you wanted before you went looking?

[Maha]

and was it exactly what you wanted? or where you just in a hurry? serious question, did you research the bike you wanted before you went looking?

Yes it was exactly what I wanted, no I didnt research the bike (its a Honda, the quality speaks volumes and very loudly) ...The GSX/XJR were also in the loop but the Honda just did it for me. Plus they Rego'd it, filled the tank and supplied and fitted a Ventura Pack rack for no xtra cost. I can load it up with a tank bag/double packs and tour 2-up no problem. Its what I wanted so I bought it. Seriously it took only minutes to decide.
Pic in my profile shows the loaded bike.

[Morcs]

The best way ive found to find a motorcycle, is to look in the shed. failing that, bike shops tend to have them. Being relatively large objects (in comparision to a set of car keys) , they are rather easy to find.

[Ratti]

21 years.
Had the love of my life stolen, used in an armed robbery and dropped after cop chase when I was 23.
There was only ever 11 of them bought into NZ and I never found another one till I was 44. Then found and bought 3 in 12 months. Unreal...

[DJSin]

DOn't forget the duty charges! I have the bombshell jacket and I got stung $180 Duty for them when they went through customs

The boots if they are around $245NZD would be below the threshold to get hit with duty.
Generally goods need to exceed around $450NZD to get hit.

[Princesszxr]

21 years.
Had the love of my life stolen, used in an armed robbery and dropped after cop chase when I was 23.
There was only ever 11 of them bought into NZ and I never found another one till I was 44. Then found and bought 3 in 12 months. Unreal...

Bugger! goes to show kharma may be a bit slow on the uptake but that was obviously meant to be your bike...well bikes lol

[slofox]

Well I had a twenty minute ride on a GSXR-600 on Thursday. An' I think I'm sold...twenty minutes. Bugger.

[marigami]

Good question why...
As I am very small finding a propoer bike was always quite a challenge....
The first one was a 125cc although I had a full licence (well the equivalent in France).
But for the others... it was all a love at first sight and chance too.
My zephir 750 I fell in love with and became obsessed in finding it although I knew it was an old machine and could only find it second hand.
and one day I found it while joining my ex in bike shop.
First of all,seat on it tho check THE very important point: do my feet (yes both) reach the ground as it is very important to me.
Next check: can I lift it alone despite all the can full of oil? I could...
And final step:drive it.
So it was mine.
Next one,my 400 Bandit I found it on ad and I was once again lucky as this type of bike (under 5OO) is very uncomon (unfortunatly) nowadays in France.
I do feel confortable with it for all days rides.
As for my beauty,my dream,well it was the bike of a friend of my ex and I kept looking at it especially when he explained to us all the things he did and modified and improved on it.
My NSR 125,my baby my regret as I had to sell it...
It took me 3 years to get it as this friend was selling it. Of course my ex told me at once and I want to the bank to get a credit... But sigh what a beast. And even better as I was lighter than the man before it could go even better with me.
I had a good time with it and didn't bother to others (especially males... what for?) that kept to snike at my bike.But it was a monster and quite fast.
I do not think I'll find one of this kind again.
Sigh