Wellington - bike capitol of NZ?

[SpankMe]

Originally posted by merv
What am I doing wrong as my attachment in the above post only seems to work if I have already loaded the photo on my PC prior to accessing KiwiBiker?

Most free web space providers prevent images stored with them from displaying on other sites. It's called hot linking. I also do this to stop others using my site images on their sites.

[Stormer]

Holy Shit!! You mean there are actually people who do not live in Auckland that ride sportsbikes! I was beginning to lose all hope.

There are heaps of cool twisties(with no cops) in the Wairarapa / lower North Island back country. Just ride out for like 10 minutes or so and you`re there. And yeah, the Lake Ferry ride is great, just about as good as the cool ale waiting when you get there.

Also, as my commute time is a whole 10 minutes (on a slow day), I can take a flick out round the back roads on the way to work. Try THAT in the big city.

[merv]

Just trying this attachment thing again.

[merv]

That was trying to use the attach file option - how do you make that work as nothing gets attached?

[Coldkiwi]

good question merv.. I've had a few failures trying to attach pics too

 

[wkid_one]

More riders in Wellington - Harley riders yes - sports bikes????  The population base of the two cities would almost see that as a physical impossibility???  Has anyone got LTSA vehicle registration stats on that.  I certainly do question Wellington as the bike capital of NZ??  I have certainly lived there for 26 years, and if I lived there again I would consider selling the bike - but this is because I don't think Wellington offers the sort of riding I am after (please note this is personal opinion before people mouth off). 

Wairarapa has great riding if you are on a Harley or prepared to make corners more interesting by blasting in to them at 200kph and live in the area......I would say for the types and nature of the roads the Waikato area has some of the best roads......inclusive of the Coro Penin.....

The south island has great roads (esp condition) for scratching and due to the topography has some wicked uphill/downhill sections.....but again big open sections.

You can probably guess from my threads, the idea of sitting at 120-180kph on the motorway or straight sections of road holds absolutely no appeal to me, nor does getting all kitted up to go for a scratch down a 30km piece of road??  When I ride I prefer minimal motorways and maximum speed through TIGHT STUFF......

This is what makes motorcycling interesting tho, like choosing a bike, everyone has a preference on roads as well.....if I had my way, I would spend most of my time on the bike on the track going nuts......it is controlled, it offers what I am looking for (speed and lean) and therefore meets my needs.  The rest of the time with my mates on tight left right corners going pub to pub.....

Each to their own.......it is better to be on a bike anywhere, than a car anyway

 

[What?]

Originally posted by wkid_one
it is better to be on a bike anywhere, than a car anyway 
 

Exactly.

[Stormer]

Hey wkid-one...Wairarapa roads only good for Harleys? Don`t think so mate. Maybe on the straights, but you`d be some rider if you could flick a Harley around the tight back country roads.

You`d be an even BETTER rider if you could flick through them at 200kph on a sportsbike like you can!

As you say, each to his own, but go easy on us non city folk down here.

[wkid_one]

I am sorry - but Wellington Riders I am disappointed.  I was down this week, and shagged my rear tire - and went looking for a new one.....a RennSport.

Well, no shop in Wellington stocks RennSports - not one has them in stock....yes they can order them tho.  There reason - no one in Wellington rides on them cause they are too 'race' orientated?

I question this.....do Wellingtonians know RennSports exist - if so, why aren't they on every scratchers weekend weapon - simply the best....or, heaven forebid - don't ride hard enough?  Fighting words I know, but Rennsports are stocked by nearly every Auckland store.......and I wonder why not one of the 5 stores in Wellington stocked them?  Obviously demand driven.........help me here.....

 

 

And I now wait for the tirade.....but this is true and meant I had to go for a sub standard M1 instead....good price tho $475 for the set fitted!!  KK - are you listening

[Coldkiwi]

broaden your mind Wkid! I know Dan swears by them but lots of other excellent tyres exist. (Michelin and Dunlops seem to be good enough in SBK!)

Have you tired the cut slick from Pirelli? I've got the Dragon Evo's (one step back from that) on the 6R and I love them ($450 and did the job at Puke as you know!) but since I ride in all weather I need to have more sea area than a cut slick

[Skunk]

I wonder about you Wkid...

You'll ride from Auck to the Waikato for a good road but Wellington to the Wairarapa is too far?

If you can only find room to like Auckland's things then it's just as well you live there.

As for RennSports - never heard of them. My bikes came fitted with Bridgestones, I've tried Pirellis and Shincos (sp?) but found the Bridgestones the best. Guess that's cause I ride year round on the same tires.

[750Y]

Just wondering wicked_one if You could find the Dragon Evo supercorsas in stock. I spose You already asked that too?
That woulda been my next choice If I were a Rennsport die hard as they share the same compound. What did You buy in the end?

[bikerboy]

Where does the new Pirelli Diablo tyre fit in the rankings.

It's time to replace the Michelin pilot sport whatevers. My first bike had dragon evos but I never really noticed a difference.

i don't do track days and try to avoid wet days but grip in the wet would be an important consideration.

So what do you guys think is the best choice?

[750Y]

The Diablo is sposed to be extremelyl good wet and dry.(far superior to the pilot sports)
Leading edge will fit them to Your bike for a 1 week trial & if You don't like them they'll take them off free of charge(true) & give Your tyres back or let You choose a different set. get into it.

[Pickle]

Hey W'kd one GET OFF the main road & like Merv & ZRX say there are lots of really good roads in the Wairarapa that dont need to be done at 200k's to enjoy & like you I enjoy riding thru corners more than the straight stuff.

As for tyres I use Pirelli's front & rear, corsa compound on the front & sports/ touring at the rear. I have never had either tyre slide & that includes ride days at Manfield. Why do people insist on using race rubber on the road? Pose value more like WANK value to me.