Nice bike!
Don't worry about the intimidation thing. You'll get used to it really quick.
I've been thinking about upgrading to a 250 bandit if I ever manage to get rid of the white elephant.
How much, and where from, if you don't mind me asking?
Man, you are too square.
Nice bike!
Don't worry about the intimidation thing. You'll get used to it really quick.
I've been thinking about upgrading to a 250 bandit if I ever manage to get rid of the white elephant.
How much, and where from, if you don't mind me asking?
Seated in heavenly places
I can tell you're one happy camper Phurrball, and I know the feeling of getting a new bike - great innit!Originally Posted by Phurrball
Well done!!
Moped rider
Wow, really niceWouldn't mind one of those my self :P Keep it shiney!
Anti static spray
been looking for one of those for aaaaaaaaaaaaages, missed out on a mint one on trademe a few months ago, and now i get to see it down at uni all the time, but my vt250f is heaps of fun and probably quicker than a gsf anyway
LOOK.. ZOMBIES!
Aye, I commute in daily on the Northwestern - I have been studying the habits of the Auckland cagers since my arrival from Dunedin at the start of the year. I can report that the traffic and the driving is every bit as bad as legend down south suggested it might be. My fear of the Auckland car driver is becoming ingrained and may indeed keep me alive on the bike...however I hope that my fear of the Laingholm 'driveway' subsides...
good job man.. nice bikes thoseBandits..
what time are you on the NW?.. if you see me.. just jump in behind me and i'll clear a path for ya ( my bike is hard to miss..)
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Red. Nice choice!
"Standing on your mother's corpse you told me that you'd wait forever." [Bryan Adams: Summer of 69]
Come warm yourself by the fire
Sexy, has she got a name yet?
Reactor Online. Sensors Online. Weapons Online. All Systems Nominal.
L-Plate Rider
Daunting without a doubt!
Feet firmly on pegs, knees bent, back straight and try it standing up (ooooh errr missus!) Much more manoeuvrable and stable with all your weight going down through the pegs.
Ninja
<MARQUEE>Ride safe - they're out to get you!</MARQUEE>
Hired tool
That's an awesome workshop in the first photo, do you work at contis?
Ok im coming out of my closet just this one time, I too kinda have a curvy figure which makes it worse beacuse im a guy. Well the waist kinda goes in and the bum pushes out. When I was in college the girls in my year would slap me on the arse and squeeze because apparently it is firm, tight...
I wear jeans
.....if I find this as a signature Ill hunt you down, serious, capice?
Forum whore
Congratulations. It is always a good feeling when you get a new bike. Looks like a ripper.
Marty
Ever notice that anyone slower than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster is a maniac?
is Waldo
They are nice bikes and yours looks to be a beautifully shiny example.
Hardcore Biker
im loving that colour.... looks awesome
the middle path
Congrays...nice bike
Try the driveway standing on the pegs like a trail bike. Going up is the easier one to start on
Experience......something you get just after you needed it
Beware the psychosis llama...
Not as yet...any suggestions? What do people call their bikes??
Will try that when I get onto the bike to commuteStill cage-bound until I get a wee bit more experience. It's a steep learning curve having the 'driveway' to deal with, and Laingholm Drive/Victory Rd/Huia Rd on your doorstep! Cool roads, but not in the nicest in condition, or with much leeway for beginners...
I'll come and see you at Coleman's though Sarge...Questions to ask...
Interesting story there...This came from Trademe, but there were considerable complications and great stress.
Went to inspect the bike; took the piccs that are on this thread; the Mrs and I decided that we MUST have that bike.
We had our eye on the auction, as did 2 other serious bidders. At the last minute, a phantom bidder pops up with an autobid of GARGANTUAN proportions. We were gutted (And stretched beyond our financial comfort zone).
We lost the auction.
I took one look at the feedback of the buyer, and rang the seller and left a mesage saying that if the sale fell through, we were still madly keen. Funnily enough, the sale did fall through.
Turns out a phantom bidder had had some 'fun' with three auctions that night. The Bandit, a laptop, and a scooter. TOTAL FARKING B'STRAD!
Anyway, the seller was really good, and contacted us and the other serious bidders once it was clear the sale had fallen through.Being the next top bidder, we got the first chance to negotiate a purchase...and we now have the bike. It is so mint, and came with a Rolls-Royce Givi tank bag, and brand new Pirelli Sport Demon tyres
Such a good find, considering that a similar age and milage bike was just on Trademe and was withdrawn before the reserve of $5K was reached. (We didn't pay anywhere near that, closer to $4K)
Ahhh
The Loose Goose
Lovely bike, considered one of those myself before I found the Goose.
As for the driveway, don't listen to them - have it concreted like we did! We were put off buying our place because of the steep gravel driveway, but we ended up buying it (five car garaging was a bonus!) and having it concreted two days after we moved in. HUGE cost, but we've never regretted it and I don't have any fear of our driveway now! (See photos of before and after)
Edit - it doesn't look so bad in the before shot, but it was gravel, very steep and full of ruts and slippery patches!
Yes, I am pedantic about spelling and grammar so get used to it!
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