Hi

[franco]

G'day bane. welcome to the forum. Plenty of chit chat goin on in here, not all of it bike talk but aome of it really interesting nonetheless.

Debk, wouldn't worry about Zed's comments re:scooters. I'm sure he's just a joshin'. I think I've seen yours parked up down on the Terrace, it looks da bomb. A mate of mine just bought a vespa; I secretely want to take it out for a "blast" but haven't worked up the "courage" to do so yet . Although scoots arent my preferred cuppa, there are many today which can keep up with motorcycles - speed and $ wise . Personally as long as it's got two wheels and a motor, I dont care if it's 50cc or 1000cc, or if it's asian, american, european, or venusian - they all good to me!

[bane]

thanks for the welcome guys.

I have nothing but respect for all those who choose 2 wheels over 4, whether it be R1, GN125, scooter or pushbike .... we all share a common enemy

Ive enjoyed reading the various threads, unfortunately cant add to many... obviously need more experience to fall off and get speeding tickets

Can i use any more smilies???

Bane

[dangerous]

Debk, wouldn't worry about Zed's comments re:scooters. I'm sure he's just a joshin' Although scoots arent my preferred cuppa, there are many today which can keep up with motorcycles - speed and $ wise

Ya not wrong there. A month ago a group of us went for a spin to Akaroa (tight and winding hills) and among us was a Yamaha 500 twin scooter (suzy Q's cuz)
Do not underestamate these bikes it was up with the best of us, handeled and excelated bloody well. I think that the rear tyre is a 140 of somthing fat littel bugger although it does look damn funny amongest us bigger bikes.

[FzerozeroT]

yay! another sub 250 in the waikato. our 150's have the last laugh when it comes to $$, full service for $80 ahhahaha, what colour is your FXR/helmet, what roads do you ride?

[Suzi Q]

It is a big jump from a 150cc to a 750cc - I went from 150cc to a 600cc.
I love the 750F, it is not scary like a twin. I find it really well behaved. You can really ride it hard though, of course I never will!!!
A while ago a mate from England came over - he is a twisty fan. He rode my bike with me on the back - from Akaroa to CHCH which has a great hill. Well I have never been so exhilerated in my life. My poor bike will never know that joy again the way I ride!!! I am such a wus on the hills.
It is a fantastic tourer, I have a pack rack - venturer - with a 45 l pack, a small 10 l and saddlebags. I can load the bike up and still be comfortable. Very stable and well balanced bike.

hi there Suzi_Q

Yep my speedos out by about 10kph -optimistic at least, so should avoid the tickets

Hows your GSXF? Im looking at replacing my FXR with one of those. Havent had a ride yet but seem like a really good tourer.