Commuting in Auckland

**Marmoot** · 24th December 2003, 17:45

I agree with MikeL

At one time I lost my voice due to sore-throat after 30 minutes full of swearing to all drivers around me.
The next day I got sore arm for giving too much finger instead.

And the worst thing is they're not classified as work-related injuries......

I gave up rush hour and work from 2pm-11pm instead. Unpaid extra-hour is better than losing voice or sore arm.

**Coldkiwi** · 27th December 2003, 08:54

I've thought about a smaller cc cheaper to run and cheaper tio fix (ie no fairings) bike for the commute, but the reality is I can't afford to run/insure two of any bike and I have too much fun on the 600's! If i'm going to embarrass a boy racer, I want the right tool for the job, and most of my riding is on the commute and where I want the extra horsies

(spot the Jafa huh?)

Anyway... spending too long off the beast is a mind bending experience when you get back on as was pointed out. I ride like a nonce after being off the bike for a week, so riding a putter would probably leave me in a fimilar position for my weekend fangs.

Go the wicki bike in rush hour I say

p.s. I like having sports grade brakes too so I can avoid mummy-crash-queens!

**Redstar** · 27th December 2003, 20:00

I commute every day I can but not to be a biker Martyr but so to get to work on time. It never takes more than an hour on the bike vs up to two hours in the car. Wet mondays are the pits.
I take a little detour down Onewa road I love the transit lane.
I do about 12,000klms a year on the bike and 90% is the work commute.
Your right that you have to have your wits about you but its all relative.
I store a set of wets at work and a spare set of office cloths.
I've never had a problem with the weather you just have to plan ahead.

I'd like two bikes really a commuter and a fun bike

What would I have? so many to pick from...well cruisers are out I dont just dislike them they handle in traffic like piglets. I did try one

**Big Dog** · 31st December 2003, 08:07

So to the sports tourer then! its not too hyper for the traffic but it is capable long beyond my capabilities.

**Motu** · 31st December 2003, 08:46

Then get a dirt bike - comuter and fun bike in one.They are light and nimble,good blatability,fuck...take the curb if you have to,sitting tall gives good visability,you can even stand up to look over the top of vans and 4x4s.

Don't want a dirt bike because you're not a dirt rider - get a Motard then and have even more fun!

**Coldkiwi** · 31st December 2003, 10:10

how about a super retard??? that'd have to be close to ideal for the job. you could also have a whale of a time popping wheel stands for everyone's entertainment! low crash damage bill too. makes sense doesn't it?

**TygerTung** · 10th July 2005, 13:09

Yeah I reckon somthing like that would be ideal as you sit so high and everyone will be able to see you rather than if you are croched over a mini bike