Now I've got the bike, next step is...

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So maybe you can set up an account with your local, start off with small items (under a hundred), and then as you increase the cost of stuff you're buying always make sure it's okay with the owner - politeness goes a very long way. Then before you know it, you have a good rep with the shop, if stuff needs to be done to the bike or you need some gear, they are only too happy to put it on account and usually give you a discount because you are a good customer.

Yup, that works well... I have auto payment set up each month to Boyle Kawasaki.

Also Cash Converters is NOT ok for Helmets!

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Don't worry, my helmet will be new, at worst 'new' secondhand from a trusted person. I'll most likely pick up one of the CL-14s that are on special atm, unless somewhere local has a better deal.

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THE CL14's are currently on offer at Motomail ( I think) and at Red Baron. I have heard that they are running out of stock of the cheaper CL-14's (export model). So if you want to pay $229 - $250 then get yours soon! If not, they retail for $349.00 I think.

[Devil]

THE CL14's are currently on offer at Motomail ( I think) and at Red Baron. I have heard that they are running out of stock of the cheaper CL-14's (export model). So if you want to pay $229 - $250 then get yours soon! If not, they retail for $349.00 I think.

Lou @ AMPS was mentioning they had them for $169

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^^ yep, those are the ones I'm looking at. I've got to check my size first though. I could assume that it's the same as the CS-10 size, but better safe I guess.

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Re: tyres, if you're on a budget, I'd recommend Bridgestone BT45's. Cheap, last ages, good in the wet, and give GREAT feel. I don't know of anyone else who has used them to be honest, but Cycletreads recommended them to me for my CBR250, and I was totally in love with them.

[Ixion]

Re: tyres, if you're on a budget, I'd recommend Bridgestone BT45's. Cheap, last ages, good in the wet, and give GREAT feel. I don't know of anyone else who has used them to be honest, but Cycletreads recommended them to me for my CBR250, and I was totally in love with them.

I have them on Li'L Ratty. Pretty good. Doubt I'd reach their limits in the dry. Not quite as much grip as I'd hoped in the wet, but when they let go it's nice and gentle with lots of warning.

I'd recommend them.

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...when they let go it's nice and gentle with lots of warning.

I'd recommend them.

Yup That's why I'd take 'em over Sport Demons, which in my experience do not act gracefully on the limit (or maybe I was just being a tit that day).

Ixion, do you notice that they kinda 'chirp' when being pushed real hard? The front at least.

[Ixion]

Yup That's why I'd take 'em over Sport Demons, which in my experience do not act gracefully on the limit (or maybe I was just being a tit that day).

Ixion, do you notice that they kinda 'chirp' when being pushed real hard? The front at least.

Yeah, they make a sort of "squuezle squiggle cheep " noise. Funny noise but quite distinctive. First time I heard I thought WTF is that? Then realised what it was. They do that quite a bit before they finally let go too, even in the wet. And when they do go it's quite gentle and gradual. Just a sort of "cap'n we canna holllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllld it hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee". Lots of time to adjust matters.

I'd rate them a good safe fast touring tyre.

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Sounds great! ... pity they don't make a rear to fit

So far by going through the main companies sites I've only found a few that have a rear to fit:
Bridgestone BT92, Cy16/17 (original equip tyres, or close too it).
Dunlop K510

Still I'll know what's avaible locally after tomorrow

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Yeah, they make a sort of "squuezle squiggle cheep " noise. Funny noise but quite distinctive. First time I heard I thought WTF is that? Then realised what it was. They do that quite a bit before they finally let go too, even in the wet. And when they do go it's quite gentle and gradual. Just a sort of "cap'n we canna holllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllld it hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee". Lots of time to adjust matters.

I'd rate them a good safe fast touring tyre.

It's so good having that sound there...just one more bit of feedback to let you know how much there is to go. They should engineer that in to all tyres.

[FlyingDutchMan]

Sounds great! ... pity they don't make a rear to fit

So far by going through the main companies sites I've only found a few that have a rear to fit:
Bridgestone BT92, Cy16/17 (original equip tyres, or close too it).
Dunlop K510

Still I'll know what's avaible locally after tomorrow

Have a talk to the guys at pitlane motorcycles/cycletreads (Manchester st). They know their stuff, and fit the tyres for free. I do most my motorbike shopping there now.

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Yeah I was in there yesterday. Great guys, were really helpful (same with street and sport next door).
They can fit bridgestones for the same price as the sports demons at Norjo.

I did also go to Trevor Pierce, they can do me Shinko tyres at around $150 each. I haven't looked into what they are like yet thou.

And bugger, I'm a small in the CL-14 (which is strange when you consider I'm a large in the CS-10), so no cheap helmet for me(they only had L-XL-XXL) So next options are: I get one of the cheap Nitros I saw yesterday for $150, or I get a CL-14 from Motomail (assuming they shipping here is the same) for $199. (Their $250 including $50-off locally).

Last, does anyone own the Spool jacket/trou combo for $269.95 in the Motomail? Sounds a good price..

[ducatilover]

hey, i got my leathers from cash converters me jacket was only 50 smaks and its a minter. the pants were60 smacks & there good too. remember leather sux in the wet. i got a new zeus helmet for $170 but thats cos i know the shop owner but look around and youll find some good shit just dont get a second hand helmet

[unhingedlizard]

just like to point out I got Pirreli (sp?) sport demons for my bike (100/90 17F 130/90 17R) at waikato Yamaha for $300.