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    Daily motorbike web fix

    I'm sure you all have your favorite sites to check into on the web on a daily basis.


    One of mine is; And I just discovered it's a local site by Chris Hunter north of Auckland.

    www.bikeexif.com

    Just a stunner of a site. Almost daily top class pics and stories. Today a Crosby bike has come up.


    Another is

    www.thekneeslider.com

    not daily but still interesting.



    So what other gems of sites have you folks found that are worth wandering over to.
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    www.advrider.com of course!
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    I like where this thread is going...

    http://throttleyard.com/

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    Quote Originally Posted by willytheekid View Post
    I like where this thread is going...

    http://throttleyard.com/
    Gee pretty good site. Added to my list. Thanks. A lot of the older stuff isn't me but we'll see how it tracks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    www.advrider.com of course!

    Forgot about that one. Was in at cyclespot the other day and commented on the height of the 1200 adventure bike. They told me it's a lot shorter on the seat than you think. So I decided to give it a go and blow me down I could get both feet down on the ground. It would be no higher than a F800ST. No where near the BMW tall. Hopped off... still can't believe it's as low as it is. Still doesn't do it for me just because it's too big to take off road. 7-900 would be good and a lot lighter.

    Nice bike though.
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    Stock, it's still quite a tall bike, unless they had a low seat option fitted. Then you've got it's sheer size when paddling around, or backing up etc. I'd recommend 6' plus to handle it, factoring in luggage, dodgy terrain etc. That said, if you want... go buy, who cares what anyone else thinks!

    I enjoy following others down rougher stuff (not too rough tho, and hopefully no soft sand) and they're amazed the GSA is following hehe. Momentum is your friend, just don't let it bite and seek out a tree/edge of trail etc.
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    Stock, it's still quite a tall bike, unless they had a low seat option fitted. Then you've got it's sheer size when paddling around, or backing up etc. I'd recommend 6' plus to handle it, factoring in luggage, dodgy terrain etc. That said, if you want... go buy, who cares what anyone else thinks!

    I enjoy following others down rougher stuff (not too rough tho, and hopefully no soft sand) and they're amazed the GSA is following hehe. Momentum is your friend, just don't let it bite and seek out a tree/edge of trail etc.
    My last adventure bike was the DRZ400 and before that the 250. They get you through places that bigger bikes only dream of. And they get me into places that I struggle for ability. But all part of the fun. A 600 motor with the 400 weight would be good.
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    Bikexif is one I get daily. One of my favorites is Pipeburn. The other sites mentioned above were revelations to me so thanks for that. I also occasionally check out Barnstormers NZ for a vintage fix, and Greasemonkeys NZ for custom/bobber vibe.
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    Great idea for a thread!

    Read most of the above and also follow these sites (in google reader):

    http://www.visordown.com/news/rss.asp
    UK based moto-news and reviews

    http://www.twowheelsblog.com/
    Mostly racing stuff

    http://themotolady.com/
    Funky moto-lady in SF and her friends, + building a nice custom Monster.

    http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/
    Self-explanatory, and lots of cafe women pics

    http://vanishingpointbikes.wordpress.com/
    Less regular but great photographs

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    http://www.classicsportbikesforsale....da-cb400-four/

    not relevant to NZ but he does point to some gems
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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    Only thing with HFL is that you have to be a paid subscriber to see most of their content. Not that it's hugely expensive.

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    Whats he building in there??

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    Quote Originally Posted by rustyrobot View Post
    Great idea for a thread!

    Read most of the above and also follow these sites (in google reader):


    http://themotolady.com/
    Funky moto-lady in SF and her friends, + building a nice custom Monster.

    http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/
    Self-explanatory, and lots of cafe women pics

    http://vanishingpointbikes.wordpress.com/
    Less regular but great photographs
    Love these ones. Thanks. And didn't know they existed.
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