The Allure

[Berries]

Shit. Bike went in for a new back tyre this week. Came out with that and a wash. That will be 18 months since it was washed, about the same since it had a decent matched pair of tyres. Feels and looks like new so saved me twenty grand and a giant argument.





Fiji joke - Four bananas.

You're welcome

[AllanB]

So you think I go wrong by keeping mine nice and clean all the time? It is a interesting theory with a degree of merit.... I wonder if the same applies to super model girlfriends - would the loveliness just become your normal and after awhile your eye strays?


Salesman was off ill today. Possible a sign. Unsure which way that sign would go - his or mine. I'm going with mine, he will be eager for a sale after sick days off.

Or he runs the risk of me looking at that other one .......


It also occurs to me I could keep what I have and buy a used Bonnie as a project bike .......

[J.A.W.]

Oh no, not a Thailand built retro-porker Bonneville..

Get an Aprilia RS 250, & learn how to really ride, instead..

[AllanB]

Oh no, not a Thailand built retro-porker Bonneville..

Get an Aprilia RS 250, & learn how to really ride, instead..

Haha - the W650 is more Bonnie than the Bonnie?

250 ........ those days are decades gone. No torque = no interest at my end. And No I'm not ready for a Harley, oddly the dealer had a very nice kitted Sporter in they traded a while back. Maybe the next bike in the next decade.

When you buy them infrequently you want a keeper you'll live with for some years.

[J.A.W.]

"No torque"?

L.O.L... is that why you're tired of the Honda 4?

Better buy a 'busa then..

A fat ol' Bonnie sure won't power lift the front wheel like an RS 250 will.. via its torque hit..

( Any decent Cagiva Raptors about, - another Italian V-twin - with a Suzuki mill.. worth considerin' - mayhaps?).

[Berries]

I wonder if the same applies to super model girlfriends - would the loveliness just become your normal and after awhile your eye strays?

My old man made a comment about super models once - "No matter how pretty they are and how you might long to be with them just remember this. Someone, somewhere, will be sick of putting up with their shit".


Or was it an Aprilia he was talking about?

[nzspokes]

Get an Aprilia RS 250, & learn how to really ride, instead..

Because waiting 3 years for parts gets boring.

[nzspokes]

When you buy them infrequently you want a keeper you'll live with for some years.

You are thinking about this the wrong way. Keep the Hornet and buy another bike.

Then have one on hold for 3 months while the other has rego. Next 3 months swap back. Will be like getting a new bike every 3 months.

[AllanB]

"No torque"?

L.O.L... is that why you're tired of the Honda 4?

Better buy a 'busa then..

A fat ol' Bonnie sure won't power lift the front wheel like an RS 250 will.. via its torque hit..

( Any decent Cagiva Raptors about, - another Italian V-twin - with a Suzuki mill.. worth considerin' - mayhaps?).

Nah -the Hornet has a great mid range - it is interesting when checking out specs and dyno curves how grunty it still is. There is a illusion a IL4 is top end only - bull. Busa - nah not my thing way to fat for my interest.

Cagiva ....... hell no I'm looking new not some old tart cross-bread of years back.

[AllanB]

You are thinking about this the wrong way. Keep the Hornet and buy another bike.

Then have one on hold for 3 months while the other has rego. Next 3 months swap back. Will be like getting a new bike every 3 months.

It has occurred to me ...... and is not a bad plan.

[J.A.W.]

How's a "used Bonnie" fit into that scenario, then?

Def' ride it 1st.. they are lumps..

[AllanB]

How's a "used Bonnie" fit into that scenario, then?

Def' ride it 1st.. they are lumps..

I have couple years back. Weight more than my Hornet 900! Fair to say somewhat less power!

I do like the way they are a starting point for something interesting - not a chance in hell one would stay remotely stock with me. Which is also a reason I've kept away from them - shell out of a mint one then take half of it apart and drop $ on goodness......... then there is a the power (or lack).

I thought when the thruxton came out years back - look out they are hot rodding one finally. Alas no.

So in my heart I know the bonnie will not accompany the keeper (unless some sucker really really needs cash quick).


Back to the two Italians in question. A test ride will decide no doubt.

[mossy1200]

Back to the two Italians in question. A test ride will decide no doubt.

You need go for a ride to the Cold Kiwi. Stop at bike shop on way home and test ride some. Buy new bike and have it shipped home. Wait 2 months and sell your bike privately in summer if you no longer require it.

BUT- Idd suggest you keep your Hornet because when you want to ride and the weather isn't good or you want to take a passenger you will wish you still had it. I find myself treating the MV Agusta like a special treat to ride and use the bandit to do the dirty work. You may find you understand this more once you own the Agusta. Its like a naughty mistress that does things to you your wife wouldn't understand. Disclosure-- I don't condone out of relationship affairs.

[J.A.W.]

Or, if you're hell-bent on a newie, get a ride on one of these.. Yamaha triple..

http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/07/27...st-bikes-2015/

[AllanB]

Or, if you're hell-bent on a newie, get a ride on one of these.. Yamaha triple..

http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/07/27...st-bikes-2015/

Looked at them. A hoot and a fine engine.

BUT - I'd be better off keeping the Hornet. Woooooo I hear you say. The Yammy is a good price but I'd drop 3K on Ohlins on it plus a pipe bringing it near the two bikes I'm looking at. I have already Ohlined my Hornet and won't accept the stock Yamaha suspenders now .......

Plus. A personal thing - the Yammy does not physically appeal to me in the looks department. I'm a visual arty person and it does not work for me. Just one of those things to add to my list - some people don't get it.

On a side note I picked up a magazine last week with a supercharged version of the Yammy in it ....... 150 odd hp!

A shitty grey day in Christchurch - must get in the shed and make room for a car (moved house recently ....) instead of theory shopping for goodies on ebay!