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    Quote Originally Posted by MystikEagle View Post
    Thanks, I will keep all in mind but probably wait and see if anything comes up closer to home. I am taking my time with this, want to make sure I get the right bike as I won't be able to upgrade for quite a while...
    got a GSX750... yours for only 2K...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Akzle View Post
    got a GSX750... yours for only 2K...
    Sorry, not LAMS approved, and too much of a sports bike for me...
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    Quote Originally Posted by MystikEagle View Post
    Thanks for that mate but I find the Ninja puts me too much in a racing position, otherwise I would probably have one by now! Really good prices on them
    Really? for me they're really upright with hardly any weight on the wrists. The older Ninja's have low clip-ons, but one like we have (2008) has much higher bars. If you want really bolt upright get a WR450

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    Quote Originally Posted by LankyBastard View Post
    Really? for me they're really upright with hardly any weight on the wrists. The older Ninja's have low clip-ons, but one like we have (2008) has much higher bars. If you want really bolt upright get a WR450
    Ok, might have another try when I'm in town tomorrow
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hitcher View Post
    the engine is made by Suzuki.
    I think you're wrong. My friend's one has the 660 donk from the Yamaha XT660, retuned, following a rift between Aprillia and BRP. The same motor is also in the MT03 which unfortunatley we didn't get in NZ.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MystikEagle View Post
    Bike tranz = $270 inc gst, not sure on insurance
    Go Biketranz, they will look after you and are great to deal with. you can text them up and see where your bike is at etc.

    I've used others and Biketranz was by far the best to deal with and least stressful way to move a beloved bike (or sidecar)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fast Eddie View Post
    Go Biketranz, they will look after you and are great to deal with. you can text them up and see where your bike is at etc.

    I've used others and Biketranz was by far the best to deal with and least stressful way to move a beloved bike (or sidecar)
    Thanks for that. With them all being around the same price, it makes sense to go with the one with the best service
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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew View Post
    Have you posted your dimensions, and supplied pictures for the site to review?
    I'm going to have to agree with Drew, we need to see some pictures and more thorough dimensions in order to make an informed recommendation of bike to suit you..

    Quote Originally Posted by MystikEagle View Post
    I am just under 180cm
    jesus, are you swedish?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MystikEagle View Post
    Thanks for that. With them all being around the same price, it makes sense to go with the one with the best service
    if you tell Brett (www.biketranz.co.nz) that Kai n Phil with the Team Agip sidecar sent you then one of us might get a good deal..

    probably me.. but worth a shot on your end they look after racers and love bikes eh, they treat any bike like its their own. Which is what you want from a transporter.

    (I used mainfreight once... didn't hear from them in a week and a half and then bike showed up lying on its side at the wrong depot. c'est la vie)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fast Eddie View Post
    if you tell Brent that Kai n Phil with the Team Agip sidecar sent you then one of us might get a good deal..

    probably me.. but worth a shot on your end they look after racers and love bikes eh, they treat any bike like its their own. Which is what you want from a transporter.

    (I used mainfreight once... didn't hear from them in a week and a half and then bike showed up lying on its side at the wrong depot. c'est la vie)
    I didn't even think to check with Mainfreight etc, just stuck to bike transporters. It is good to know that something you are sending somewhere is being looked after though. I will def mention your name if I end up using them. Trying to find something closer to home though so I can go take it for a ride
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fast Eddie View Post
    I'm going to have to agree with Drew, we need to see some pictures and more thorough dimensions in order to make an informed recommendation of bike to suit you..



    jesus, are you swedish?
    Lol, not swedish, just a little tall. I think I am closer to the 175 mark to be honest. Check this thread to join the disscussion on possible bikes
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    Quote Originally Posted by MystikEagle View Post
    Lol, not swedish, just a little tall. I think I am closer to the 175 mark to be honest. Check this thread to join the disscussion on possible bikes
    Fuckin hell, you've started more threads in a week than I do in a year!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daffyd View Post
    I think you're wrong. My friend's one has the 660 donk from the Yamaha XT660, retuned, following a rift between Aprillia and BRP. The same motor is also in the MT03 which unfortunatley we didn't get in NZ.
    The most recent Pegaso, which I have, is powered by the Minarelli 650. Minarelli is an Italian engine builder that is now a Yamaha subsidiary. The frame is made in Italy and it runs Marzocchi forks and Brembo brakes. So that makes it very Italian. Mine has done 95,000km and runs sweet, burning no oil. Only real issue is replacing the fuel pump and it needs a Power Commander to get the fuelling right.
    The previous Pegaso was also built by Aprilia, but used a Rotax motor as mentioned by others. This was 5 valve, single plug, compared to the four valve, two plug in the BMW Funduro, which was built by Aprilia for BMW (which I had previously).
    The current BMW G650G motor is similar to the Rotax motor, but built in China for BMW.
    Funduro motors do huge miles - probably more than any 650 single. Main issues with the Funduro, which probably also apply to the earlier Pegaso:
    - water pump will need replacement (poor design: shaft runs in the seals rather than a proper bearing) - not difficult nor expensive.
    - electrics are not great: basically the wiring is thin. To cut a long story short, this results in the loss of voltage regulator rectifiers and the battery. Replce the RegRec with a recent BMW unit.
    - steering head bearings.
    - if the bike has been ridden in water, the wheel and suspension bearings will need to be replaced.

    Later model Rotax-engined Pegasos had fuel injection - I'd prefer the carbed version.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew View Post
    Fuckin hell, you've started more threads in a week than I do in a year!
    I concur. cha cha cha. All clicked out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew View Post
    Fuckin hell, you've started more threads in a week than I do in a year!
    Just trying to make the most of all the wealth of knowledge on here
    (You probably won't see me on here as much once I have a bike, I will be too busy )
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