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    Upgrade time soon

    ok guys I want some comments.

    I'm after a normal bike.
    Nothing fast, nothing slow ... somewhere in between
    I don't want super agressive steering (afraid of the slap ) and I don't want to get a sore arse/back/legs on long rides.

    I want something I can commute on, do the weekend 500kms ride, and be comfortable etc.

    The V has been a good bike, and very easy to learn on, with the occassional scare and will be a fine bike for the wife

    I've got my eyes on a 06 919 hornet .. looks like a normal bike, that I can push (when I get the balls) to have a bit of fun on. Has a 25 degree rake (not to freakish .. altho' a big change from my 35 degree rake on the V ) and I read BD's article in KR last night .. and he raves about it (taken with a grain of salt .. .coz it is a mag after all .. and he's not going to call it a complete piece of crap is he )

    I looked at a Triumph T'bird .. but would really like to buy new.
    Bandits are also an options I guess .. I'll do some research today.

    Anyway .. .I'd like to hear your opinions / suggestions / comments

    I haven't ridden anything yet ... maybe next weekend

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    I rode a GSR600 a few weeks ago. Felt very nice, handled well, very comfy & responsive (fuel injected I think). Only dislike was an annoying 'buzz' at round-town speeds.
    Do you realise how many holes there could be if people would just take the time to take the dirt out of them?

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    so today I am dedicating to reading about the GSR600, the ER-6n and anything lese I stumble across that fits the bill

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    Having two of them, we kinda like the Hornet, a great 'do everything bike', and fun to modify and make personalised! Take a few different bikes for a test ride and see what you like.

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    Suzuki DL650 V-Strom. Dont go an pass it off as some useless, wobbly "dual purpose" bike without trying it.

    Its a great package. Comfy, plenty of on-road performance and a great engine. Good on the gas too. Very easy to ride.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TerminalAddict
    ok guys I want some comments.

    I'm after a normal bike.
    Nothing fast, nothing slow ... somewhere in between
    I don't want super agressive steering (afraid of the slap ) and I don't want to get a sore arse/back/legs on long rides.

    I want something I can commute on, do the weekend 500kms ride, and be comfortable etc.

    The V has been a good bike, and very easy to learn on, with the occassional scare and will be a fine bike for the wife

    I've got my eyes on a 06 919 hornet .. looks like a normal bike, that I can push (when I get the balls) to have a bit of fun on. Has a 25 degree rake (not to freakish .. altho' a big change from my 35 degree rake on the V ) and I read BD's article in KR last night .. and he raves about it (taken with a grain of salt .. .coz it is a mag after all .. and he's not going to call it a complete piece of crap is he )

    I looked at a Triumph T'bird .. but would really like to buy new.
    Bandits are also an options I guess .. I'll do some research today.

    Anyway .. .I'd like to hear your opinions / suggestions / comments

    I haven't ridden anything yet ... maybe next weekend
    Mate, you obviously need a GSX1400. Good prices too.

    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=26613

    Go to this link and scroll down to Suzuki, go the archived items and find four to five reviews on the GSX1400. It's not the pig you think. Once ridden, you'll be hooked
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    THeres quite a few comparos between the Hornet and other bikes on this forum (SV1000, Bandit, Firestorms...you name it). Just do a search.
    Have fun deciding.
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    Quote Originally Posted by beyond
    eek .. front wheel skipping through 2nd, 3rd and 4th

    This has already made my research list

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    I think you need something small, to fit your ball size... get that triumph rocket 3 ...i do like your research list so far :P you gona stop me from getting a sports bike? :P

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    Quote Originally Posted by mattmacaskill
    I think you need something small, to fit your ball size... get that triumph rocket 3 ...i do like your research list so far :P you gona stop me from getting a sports bike? :P
    fuck you are such a forum whore .... you been here like 5 seconds .. and check your post count ...

    WHORE !!!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Devil
    Suzuki DL650 V-Strom. Dont go an pass it off as some useless, wobbly "dual purpose" bike without trying it.

    Its a great package. Comfy, plenty of on-road performance and a great engine. Good on the gas too. Very easy to ride.

    methinks I'll be spending a day or two at road and sport

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    Quote Originally Posted by TerminalAddict
    fuck you are such a forum whore .... you been here like 5 seconds .. and check your post count ...

    WHORE !!!!

    Just because i have better skills than you oi coming to Pukekohe On Sat?

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    mebe .. could good for a laugh

    free entry for a spectator

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    Quote Originally Posted by Devil
    Suzuki DL650 V-Strom. Dont go an pass it off as some useless, wobbly "dual purpose" bike without trying it.

    Its a great package. Comfy, plenty of on-road performance and a great engine. Good on the gas too. Very easy to ride.
    I rode one for a while and really enjoyed it, same engine as the SV and super-comfy to ride. Give it a try. I also recommend the Bandits, great all round bikes, excellent tourers and comfy around town, got loads of power when you want it too. Only criticism of them is they could use another gear.

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    what time does puke on saturday go through till? if i don't end up on a ride, and i finish work early, i might feel like coming for a look..
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