"I hate my bike...but I wouldn't ride another make"

**Blackbird** · 31st May 2006, 14:19

Originally Posted by Biff

Oh - and all Gixxer rider's are ghey. Their bikes are way cool though.

Couldn't possibly comment but Igor pointed this link out on another thread in case it's of interest to riders of that particular marque: http://www.autumnfarm.com/

Conveniently located in the South Island

**Paul in NZ** · 31st May 2006, 14:52

Originally Posted by Rashika

yup I enjoyed the last one too... damn fun turning up and winning best Non Iti bike, do it again anyday!

Um... Ya better not... I think they still remember you guys... ah hem

**Paul in NZ** · 31st May 2006, 14:53

Originally Posted by Dazza

I really enjoyed the Guzzi rallies I've been to,bugger that must mean I'm wierd too,oh well I'm over it.

Christ, you own a KTM that makes you wierd squared ;-)

**Lou Girardin** · 31st May 2006, 17:24

Sonny Barger said the same thing. He thought Harleys were crap and that Jap engineering was much better.
But Angels don't ride jappers.

**SPman** · 31st May 2006, 17:46

Originally Posted by Ixion

What I want of course is the perfect bike. 150hp, 300kph top speed , 40 km per litre fuel consumption, full fairing, but no plastic to get busted in a tumble, nice and comfortable , heaps of luggage space, not more than 120kg weight, really good on gravel, superb handling at high speed, nimble and nifty in traffic,50000km from the tyres, no chains, never breaks down, needs no maintainence etc.

When you find one, can you get me one while you're at it?..

Originally Posted by weasel

I'll let you off on the colour, but I nearly pissed coke outta my nose on the rest of them...

partial to a line or two, huh.....

**Two Smoker** · 31st May 2006, 17:55

Originally Posted by sunhuntin

. i cant hear it sportsbikes either....unless they are racing, like paeroa and cemetary circuit.

I too agree, a sportsbike only sounds good at full noise, or popping and backfiring under heavy braking with the blip of a throttle...... mmmmmmm nice.... EXCEPT for Vtwin sportsbikes... They only sound good at idle...

**sunhuntin** · 31st May 2006, 19:33

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Sonny Barger said the same thing. He thought Harleys were crap and that Jap engineering was much better.
But Angels don't ride jappers.

thats right....i remember reading that in his book....lol. but dont forget that was older harleys...panheads i think. i bet the couple in post #1 were bitching about a brand new just out the door fool proof model. panheads were designed to be trouble! but i love em!

**Mr. Peanut** · 31st May 2006, 21:14

Originally Posted by madboy

Bikes are inherently an emotional decision. Very few riders can assess their habit by any logical standards. Sure, riders some prioritise some features over others, but at the end of the day motorcycling in general is inherently illogical when you look at the alternatives (such a nice warm, well protected, quiet, spacious and effortlessly driven cages).

So why do we do it? 'Cos we like it.

Cars are cheaper too

. On the other hand motorcycles boost my ego enough to make me feel ok about driving a shit-box car, which saves me money in the long run

**Lou Girardin** · 1st June 2006, 09:11

Originally Posted by madboy

Bikes are inherently an emotional decision. Very few riders can assess their habit by any logical standards. Sure, riders some prioritise some features over others, but at the end of the day motorcycling in general is inherently illogical when you look at the alternatives (such a nice warm, well protected, quiet, spacious and effortlessly driven cages).

So why do we do it? 'Cos we like it.

Yeah, I've been commuting in a nice, warm, quiet, well protected, effortless cage for two weeks.
I just want to slit my wrists.

**buellbabe** · 1st June 2006, 09:17

I enjoyed a brisk ride into work this morn... 6º out my way at 6am this morn...
yee ha!

**Insanity_rules** · 1st June 2006, 10:28

Yep I'll defend my brand to the end, bike choice is a real emotive can o worms isn't it? I respect what other brands do well eg: I wouldn't be seen dead on a GN but you gotta respect the bulletproof nature and what they teach you about riding, I'm not a rabid Kwaka or Suzi fan (owned both 88 GSX600 and 91 ZZR600) but they're bloody quick.

I lurve me Hondas cause for me they're comfortable, reliable, quick enough, built for short people, sexy to look at and slightly eccentric. I mean to say if you hate that many thing about your brand then why do you ride it?

**Edbear** · 1st June 2006, 10:34

I'm sure I could see the faults in my bike, if it had any...

**buellbabe** · 1st June 2006, 10:40

well its all about different strokes for different folks init? But seriously... referring to original post... how can ya slag yr own ride? That couple were obviously only riding the bike because of the image factor. GRRRR! people like that get on my wick.

**Motu** · 1st June 2006, 11:08

Originally Posted by buellbabe

... how can ya slag yr own ride?

I do it all the time,no problem with that - it means I am exploring it's capabilities,all good as far as I'm concerned.

The other issue is image,what I think this thread is really about,not the fact that people can rubbish their ride.Each of our sub groups that motorcycling has broken off into has it's image crowd....I'm uncomfortable with them all,another reason I seldom ride in groups.I like like to go to bike shops in my Pajero,in disgise....look at them all and go - faaaark,what a bunch of wankers.