Wednesday Night Ride

[Gareth123]

Bike was running awesome yesterday, now its misfiring as if the timing is out or the spark plug is buggered. Since I've already changed the spark plug I know its not that.

Will probably be missing out on todays ride. Hopefully I'll get it fixed though.

[HondaSTrider]

Thanks for the replies to my "routes to Akaroa" enquiry! I knew 'here' was the place to ask!! Thanks also for the map Transalper... very helpful.

Had a great day today spectating at Ruapuna so may put those suggestions to use tomorrow.... I think I'm coming down with something terrible as I type... will never make it into work..cough cough....

[Peeteey]

As some of you may or may not know Eliot (with the K3 GSXR600 corona alstare edition) is selling his bike and moving on a DRZ400SM motard (I know, what?!) and even though I'm just a baby rider should I buy this off him? I can ride it, and absolutely love it! But is this a recipe for disaster?

Also, know of any 250's if you don't agree with my master plan?

P.S am only technically on my learners although will be on my restricted in the next little while

Hey Peach, nice to hear you're still alive!

I have no doubt you can ride the 600 and would ride it well but they are a powerful bike and can bite pretty hard when you least expect it. They're not designed to be passive and learner friendly, they're a race bike at heart!
I personally wouldn't recommend it for several reasons:
1) It's a serious machine and I wouldn't want to see you hurt!
2) You will be uninsured on it and liable for ANY damage you cause to yourself and others. Imagine if you cause an accident, you'll have to pay for ALL the damage. If it's not your fault the insurance will not pay for anything 'cause you're not legal on it.
They love finding ways of squirming out of having to pay.
3) The rozzers () will also have a field day with you ...
4) A good 250 can also be a serious machine and you can avoid (hopefully) all the above issues.

If you like the race bikes then a good, modern GSXR or Ninja could be good choices. There are LOTS of Ninja 250s around for a reason I guess

Just my 2c, hope it helps some ...

[helenoftroy]

hey guys! Long time no see, whoops.. so much for riding a bunch in the summer eh! I have no bike at the moment, hoping to change that up in the next few weeks though and have to ask for your opinions!

As some of you may or may not know Eliot (with the K3 GSXR600 corona alstare edition) is selling his bike and moving on a DRZ400SM motard (I know, what?!) and even though I'm just a baby rider should I buy this off him? I can ride it, and absolutely love it! But is this a recipe for disaster?

Also, know of any 250's if you don't agree with my master plan?

P.S am only technically on my learners although will be on my restricted in the next little while

Text me Peach & come look at Sams crb250r.Its a stunning wee bike - you know where I live,might be just right for you!.......

Good advise from Peeteey btw

[helenoftroy]

Next week hope to bring my new gorgeous Beast that Im impatiently waiting for......

The Ducati went yesterday

[Flip]

Hey Peach, nice to hear you're still alive!

I have no doubt you can ride the 600 and would ride it well but they are a powerful bike and can bite pretty hard when you least expect it. They're not designed to be passive and learner friendly, they're a race bike at heart!
I personally wouldn't recommend it for several reasons:
1) It's a serious machine and I wouldn't want to see you hurt!
2) You will be uninsured on it and liable for ANY damage you cause to yourself and others. Imagine if you cause an accident, you'll have to pay for ALL the damage. If it's not your fault the insurance will not pay for anything 'cause you're not legal on it.
They love finding ways of squirming out of having to pay.
3) The rozzers () will also have a field day with you ...
4) A good 250 can also be a serious machine and you can avoid (hopefully) all the above issues.

If you like the race bikes then a good, modern GSXR or Ninja could be good choices. There are LOTS of Ninja 250s around for a reason I guess

Just my 2c, hope it helps some ...

+1

Sorry I also think it is a recipe for a disaster.

[jimichelle]

Text me Peach & come look at Sams crb250r.Its a stunning wee bike - you know where I live,might be just right for you!.......

Good advise from Peeteey btw

i might be keen on the cbr my son has just been starting to show some interest for a road bike

[helenoftroy]

i might be keen on the cbr my son has just been starting to show some interest for a road bike

PM sent!

[timg]

Next week hope to bring my new gorgeous Beast that Im impatiently waiting for......

The Ducati went yesterday

Well it was the wrong colour Bye Toilet Duc

[helenoftroy]

Well it was the wrong colour Bye Toilet Duc

Haahaa cheeky beast!!

...tho imagine the trouble I could have got into if it had been a red "go fast" Duc!

New bike is black

[Peeteey]

Bye Toilet Duc

[Flip]

Well the weather is nice, I have a machining job to do at home at 1500 so I have no reason not to WNR tonight. Its been a while.

[SVboy]

Haahaa cheeky beast!!

...tho imagine the trouble I could have got into if it had been a red "go fast" Duc!

New bike is black

Unlike your bank account!!

[leopardskin]

well just waved bye to my bike as well Hopefully if i'm a nice bloke the wife will lend me hers for ride tonight...

[jimichelle]

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