Howya, newbie here (strangely enough) (dadude)

**dadude** · 10th August 2015, 17:44

Just moved to your beautiful country in October last year. I'm originally from Germany but spent the last 20+ years in Scotland, Oz and Ireland - in that order, kinda. So, yes - you've got another old sack on your site now

My last bike was a ZZR 1200 which ,unfortunately, was written off earlier last year - else I would have shipped her down here, cause I loved that bike. Did some great tours around Europe on the old girl (with the other old girl on the back

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Am currently looking into getting a ride again in the next few months. My first choice was originally the new big sister of my old dear, the ZZR 1400. At this stage I'm kinda over that since I figured it'd be an absolute waste - partially thanks to the rather anti-climactic 100 km/h speed limits around here (I'm German, after all) but even more so because of your very keen cops and their OCD-style attention to speeding. Kinda takes all the fun out of having a 300 km/h bike.

Then again, after experiencing some of the roads around here, I came to the conclusion that I will go for a 'dual purpose bike' as it seems to be called here and the most likely candidate at this stage is the V-Strom 1000. I had a demo one a few days ago and I was positively impressed with the ugly duckling. The trusty old Super Tenere is still an option at this stage as well. And before anyone chimes in with the GS - that one has never been in contention - I won't pay an extra 10+k for a badge - even if I could afford it (or maybe I would, if I could but I can't, so there!)

Anyway, that's all for now - please call again!

**98tls** · 10th August 2015, 17:50

Welcome fella,cant go far wrong on a Strom i reckon...pack it up and head over to the West coast,best riding in the whole country some say though do pack some wet weather gear.

**mossy1200** · 10th August 2015, 18:02

Full budget disclosure required before we can decide what bike you require.

It is a good time to buy while the weather isn't perfect.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-898528386.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-826934560.htm <-----bargin

**dadude** · 11th August 2015, 20:13

Budget disclosure? Hmm...ok, then. I am actually thinking of buying a brand spanking new one or a nearly new one (i.e. a demo) and I wanna keep it under 20k. The V Strom comes in at $18,995 list price where as the ST is around $20k (up to $25k actually if you want the electronic suspension, which I can perfectly do without). There's bound to be some wiggle room on both of them if I pay cash (i.e. get a loan elsewhere) so both are just within budget.

Hope that helps.

Also, here's one I had an eye on - few months old with next to no mileage at $2.5k below list price

**FJRider** · 11th August 2015, 20:21

Originally Posted by dadude

here's oneI had an eye on - few months old with next to no mileage at $2.5k below list price

Seen this one ..??

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-925777378.htm

**Laava** · 12th August 2015, 16:52

Originally Posted by dadude

Budget disclosure? Hmm...ok, then. I am actually thinking of buying a brand spanking new one or a nearly new one (i.e. a demo) and I wanna keep it under 20k. The V Strom comes in at $18,995 list price where as the ST is around $20k (up to $25k actually if you want the electronic suspension, which I can perfectly do without). There's bound to be some wiggle room on both of them if I pay cash (i.e. get a loan elsewhere) so both are just within budget.

Hope that helps.

Also, here's one I had an eye on - few months old with next to no mileage at $2.5k below list price

That would be a good buy!

**dadude** · 12th August 2015, 17:11

Originally Posted by 98tls

Welcome fella,cant go far wrong on a Strom i reckon...pack it up and head over to the West coast,best riding in the whole country some say though do pack some wet weather gear.

West coast is definitely on the list. Brought all my gear over from Europe, including wet weather gear, so should be sorted on that end.

Originally Posted by FJRider

Seen this one ..??

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-925777378.htm

Nice example but nearly $10k for a 7 year old bike - admittedly fairly low mileage though. Kinda got my head set on the new model though, so would have to be 2014/15. Am not writing the previous model off completely though. Thanks for the link.

**Tazz** · 12th August 2015, 17:14

Originally Posted by Laava

That would be a good buy!

Especially compared to the 2014 they have.

**koi** · 13th August 2015, 20:05

Ah, welche Stadt in Deutschland? Ich bin nur nach Hamburg und Frankfurt gefahren, aber ich fahre nochmal nächstes Jahr da. Leider konnte ich nicht mit dem Auto/Motorrad fahren (weil ich natürlich kein Führerschein hatte), aber ich will in Deutschland studieren also hoffentlich kann ich dann auf der Autobahn fahren

Naja, willkommen!! (und entschuldigung für mein seltsames Deutsch haha)

**haydes55** · 13th August 2015, 20:49

Ignore those new dual purpose bikes. What you really want is an '05 Z1000. Only $4999.99 with a 1000km warranty! But wait, there's more! Buy now and I'll throw in a couple months rego and a new WoF!

I know right! Such a bargain!

**dadude** · 14th August 2015, 10:21

Originally Posted by haydes55

Ignore those new dual purpose bikes. What you really want is an '05 Z1000. Only $4999.99 with a 1000km warranty! But wait, there's more! Buy now and I'll throw in a couple months rego and a new WoF!

I know right! Such a bargain!

Unfortunately I wouldn't consider the Z1000 suitable for 2-up touring with the little 'emergency seat' for the pillion. Thanks for the offer though.

**dadude** · 14th August 2015, 17:24

Originally Posted by koi

Ah, welche Stadt in Deutschland? Ich bin nur nach Hamburg und Frankfurt gefahren, aber ich fahre nochmal nächstes Jahr da. Leider konnte ich nicht mit dem Auto/Motorrad fahren (weil ich natürlich kein Führerschein hatte), aber ich will in Deutschland studieren also hoffentlich kann ich dann auf der Autobahn fahren

Naja, willkommen!! (und entschuldigung für mein seltsames Deutsch haha)

Bin aus dem Osten und hinter dem eisernen Vorhang aufgewachsen. Hamburg ist eine der besten Party Städte in Deutschland - meiner Meinung nach. Köln und Düsseldorf sind auch gut. Autobahn ist auf jeden Fall geil - vor allem die Strecken wo es keine Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung (ja, das ist wirlkich ein Wort) gibt.

Dein Deutsch ist übrigens ziehmlich gut.

**mossy1200** · 14th August 2015, 20:29

Kawasaki Versys 1000 are 18k new at the moment also.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-873006710.htm Good deal near new DL with extras.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-887727874.htm Bennelli

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-725763225.htm Ex demo VFR1200 seems good value.

MUST admit the Bennelli is a good looking bike.

**koi** · 17th August 2015, 20:27

Originally Posted by dadude

Bin aus dem Osten und hinter dem eisernen Vorhang aufgewachsen. Hamburg ist eine der besten Party Städte in Deutschland - meiner Meinung nach. Köln und Düsseldorf sind auch gut. Autobahn ist auf jeden Fall geil - vor allem die Strecken wo es keine Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung (ja, das ist wirlkich ein Wort) gibt.

Dein Deutsch ist übrigens ziehmlich gut.

Ohh cool, und Hamburg ist ja sehr dynamisch

Haha, eines Tags werde ich auf der Autobahn fahren (aber vielleicht nicht mit einem GN125) :P

Danke ^^;

**dadude** · 8th September 2015, 18:22

Ok, it's all too late. Bought the new toy yesterday. Trevor Pierce (or rather his wife Rachel) made me an offer I couldn't refuse. So yesterday arvo I bought a brand spanking new Super Tenere Pix below. Took her out for a spin today (of course I had a test ride before I bought her) and she's just amazingly amazing.