Learner Ride to Cape Reinga (20 November)

**The Singing Chef** · 5th December 2011, 17:50

Just got Quoted $13k for demo bike with Yoshi delivered to my door. I think I may be aroused right now..

**Grant`** · 5th December 2011, 17:51

Originally Posted by The Singing Chef

Just got Quoted $13k for demo bike with Yoshi delivered to my door. I think I may be aroused right now..

When do you get your full license?

**The Singing Chef** · 5th December 2011, 17:59

Originally Posted by Grant`

When do you get your full license?

Some time in the not too distant future..

**Grant`** · 5th December 2011, 18:00

Originally Posted by The Singing Chef

Some time in the not too distant future..

Sweet so that would work out all good then, reckon it would be a really nice bike to own!

**The Singing Chef** · 5th December 2011, 18:21

Originally Posted by Grant`

Sweet so that would work out all good then, reckon it would be a really nice bike to own!

Yea It is an amazingly sexy bike with some good characteristics.

**newhere** · 5th December 2011, 18:30

Originally Posted by Mom

Heading up Friday after work. We have a 21st to go to at the surf club on Saturday night, apart from that we will be chilling at the beach

Cool, I will text you over the weekend - maybe catch up Saturday morning if that works

**newhere** · 5th December 2011, 18:33

Originally Posted by The Singing Chef

Just got Quoted $13k for demo bike with Yoshi delivered to my door. I think I may be aroused right now..

For the GSR750????!!! OMFG that bike is sex on wheels

**blue rider** · 5th December 2011, 18:38

Originally Posted by newhere

For the GSR750????!!! OMFG that bike is sex on wheels

it is very nice looking bike

**Grant`** · 5th December 2011, 18:44

Originally Posted by newhere

For the GSR750????!!! OMFG that bike is sex on wheels

Wondering how long before you said something lolz

**newhere** · 5th December 2011, 19:37

Originally Posted by Grant`

Wondering how long before you said something lolz

Yeah lol, I love it and it suits my personality

**ajessep** · 5th December 2011, 23:09

Originally Posted by swbarnett

It certainly is comfortable. When everybody was complaining about numb bum on the cape ride I was still fresh as in that department. I've done Gisborne to home via Napier (about 620km) in one stretch only stopping for petrol (nice early start had a late lunch when I got home). About 6.5hrs straight and still felt like I could continue.

I did a test last week. I put a 4L container of petrol in the top box and ran the tank dry - 360km (about 5.5L/100km). All things considered, and Gremlin's GS not withstanding, not a bad range for NZ.

I've not riden the 600 (I'll have to hit you up for a test-ride if you do get it). Certainly those complaining about it's power were probably experienced speed junkies. Anyway, from a 250 you'd probably not be dissapointed.

why is it that i cannot understand why one is talking to The Chef about buying a 750???? have a look at is flippin 250!!! perhaps he should wait til he can look after a smaller bike. seriously do u need that power Matt?

for th record my wee bike can do 360 on a tank too :-) and i didnt get a sore butt. prob b/c of the fat layer as a cushion

long trips and comfort - i did a 14 hr trip from syd to melb on a blackbird. hard to stay awake. def. a couch on two wheels.

**ajessep** · 5th December 2011, 23:16

Originally Posted by ajessep

why is it that i cannot understand why one is talking to The Chef about buying a 750???? have a look at is flippin 250!!! perhaps he should wait til he can look after a smaller bike. seriously do u need that power Matt?

for th record my wee bike can do 360 on a tank too :-) and i didnt get a sore butt. prob b/c of the fat layer as a cushion

long trips and comfort - i did a 14 hr trip from syd to melb on a blackbird. hard to stay awake. def. a couch on two wheels.

oops think im playing MOM's role. very straight and risk averse aint i!

**The Singing Chef** · 6th December 2011, 03:59

Originally Posted by ajessep

why is it that i cannot understand why one is talking to The Chef about buying a 750???? have a look at is flippin 250!!! perhaps he should wait til he can look after a smaller bike. seriously do u need that power Matt?

for th record my wee bike can do 360 on a tank too :-) and i didnt get a sore butt. prob b/c of the fat layer as a cushion

long trips and comfort - i did a 14 hr trip from syd to melb on a blackbird. hard to stay awake. def. a couch on two wheels.

Alot of the damage to the 250 was done a while ago and the only recent one was the lovely diesel one, which was more of an unfortunate event than anything.
Have you looked at the price of smaller bikes recently?, they are over priced and a waste of money for what you get and since I don't have too long till I need to upgrade I would rather just get the next thing and save the trouble.
I find that there are times I do need the power, splitting, dangerous situations where it is best to blast through than brake, longer trips and a variety of other situations.

Also, the more I calculate it, the slimmer the chances of getting that bike are anyhow so it is more of a dream.

**newhere** · 6th December 2011, 06:49

Originally Posted by The Singing Chef

Alot of the damage to the 250 was done a while ago and the only recent one was the lovely diesel one, which was more of an unfortunate event than anything.
Have you looked at the price of smaller bikes recently?, they are over priced and a waste of money for what you get and since I don't have too long till I need to upgrade I would rather just get the next thing and save the trouble.
I find that there are times I do need the power, splitting, dangerous situations where it is best to blast through than brake, longer trips and a variety of other situations.

Also, the more I calculate it, the slimmer the chances of getting that bike are anyhow so it is more of a dream.

Dreams are what keep us alive and excited - when they are realised its a bonus

Be kinda stink to be practical and realistic all the time