On behalf of 86gsxr.....

**86GSXR** · 12th June 2007, 08:47

Originally Posted by zrxer

They are a bargan at the moment $16,000 brand new I think at one stage they were like $24,000new

Originally Posted by maha man

I know mate, i fucken' want one....theres a couple of Black ones in the Auckland shops....Holeshot have two....Amps also have a gold one first registured 05' for about $14K i think

If you can, DO IT guys, these bikes are incredible!!! And at those prices you just can't go wrong, that's less than a 07 600 these days!

Originally Posted by chanceyy

awesome ride report there Al .. so since the weather seems better down your way today, and I am sticking around home today to recieve more texts (reads pics) to post

have an awesome one ... only two more days til I see the beast ..... then i can decide if she is yellow or gold

Great

I've only got 177 miles (283 km) before the 500 mile service. I'm thinking maybe Waiouru via Vinegar Hill, which should allow plenty of rev changes. Although looking out the window it looks decidedly dark up that way, but whatever, I will get those miles done

Luckily I have spare gloves. Standby for pics

Gold does has a certain ring to it doesn't it

**chanceyy** · 12th June 2007, 08:56

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Great

I've only got 177 miles (283 km) before the 500 mile service. I'm thinking maybe Waiouru via Vinegar Hill, which should allow plenty of rev changes. Although looking out the window it looks decidedly dark up that way, but whatever, I will get those miles done

Luckily I have spare gloves. Standby for pics

Gold does has a certain ring to it doesn't it

ohh yeah reading about those liners reminds me ... I need to call into the shop on thurs to get some thermals for mum & the liners for me

**yod** · 12th June 2007, 09:05

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

I would love to, and it wouldn't be hard on this bike lol. Unfortunately, I have a 500 mile service and according to the manual "the first service MUST be carried out at 500 miles/800 kilometers/1 month, whichever comes first".

So I'd probably miss that one, how about a pie from the Waiouru Caltex instead?

P.S. I believe that the reason I didn't see the rocks was that the headlights, which are supurb, are designed in such a way as to not throw the light directly in front of the bike. Which is exactly what you want, as your gaze should be directed into the middle and far distance. And this is what the headlight design achieves very well. However, there is a distinct 'dark spot' immediately in front of the bike, and I did not pick up on the fact that the rocks were in the middle distance until too late.

tsk tsk tsk

what is the shop gonna say when you bring it in after 500 miles and you've alreday scraped it???!!!

thats a bit of a pisser mate but doesnt sound like a major -

the trumpy!! good report....looking forward to the next one to keep me entertained while i'm stuck at work....

**NZsarge** · 12th June 2007, 09:07

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

If you can, DO IT guys, these bikes are incredible!!! And at those prices you just can't go wrong, that's less than a 07 600 these days!

Great

I've only got 177 miles (283 km) before the 500 mile service. I'm thinking maybe Waiouru via Vinegar Hill, which should allow plenty of rev changes. Although looking out the window it looks decidedly dark up that way, but whatever, I will get those miles done

Luckily I have spare gloves. Standby for pics

Gold does has a certain ring to it doesn't it

Dude! I did'nt realize it was new!...lucky prick

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well done...*sigh*

**86GSXR** · 12th June 2007, 09:14

Originally Posted by chanceyy

ohh yeah reading about those liners reminds me ... I need to call into the shop on thurs to get some thermals for mum & the liners for me

Yes, they're really good, and amazing how much water they hold too!

Originally Posted by yod

tsk tsk tsk

what is the shop gonna say when you bring it in after 500 miles and you've alreday scraped it???!!!

thats a bit of a pisser mate but doesnt sound like a major -

the trumpy!! good report....looking forward to the next one to keep me entertained while i'm stuck at work....

I know, embarrasing eh! Still Jonno, it could have been a lot worse. If I'd been banked over I'd say I'd have been off for sure. Now THAT would have been bad!

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Dude! I did'nt realize it was new!...lucky prick

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well done...*sigh*

It's amazing having a brand new bike alright

Check out the last few posts, theres still a couple up in Aucks!

**yod** · 12th June 2007, 09:31

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

It's amazing having a brand new bike alright

Check out the last few posts, theres still a couple up in Aucks!

I can't imagine what its like to have a brand new bike....everything must be just so.....nice...

**86GSXR** · 12th June 2007, 09:37

Originally Posted by yod

I can't imagine what its like to have a brand new bike....everything must be just so.....nice...

Oh God yes

Yep, Waiouru it is! Forecasts looking good up that way, not so good further south, and I really don't want to run out of gloves today

**NZsarge** · 12th June 2007, 09:49

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Oh God yes

Yep, Waiouru it is! Forecasts looking good up that way, not so good further south, and I really don't want to run out of gloves today

Have a good one...dun bin that new machine fer christ sakes

**yod** · 12th June 2007, 10:00

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Oh God yes

Yep, Waiouru it is! Forecasts looking good up that way, not so good further south, and I really don't want to run out of gloves today

have fun out there mate - be careful

vinegar hill will be a riot, i had a splendiferous ride over there chasing cowboyz ther other day, fekkin marvellous bit o' road...

**86GSXR** · 12th June 2007, 10:11

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Have a good one...dun bin that new machine fer christ sakes

Thanks mate, yes, I'd hate to crash it. Apart from out of the blue things like last nights rocks on the road, I'm a pretty conservative rider and am always mindful of my limits and the conditions. I've seen enough bins to have a healthy respect for them. You'll have to get out on an Ashurst ride sometime

Originally Posted by yod

have fun out there mate - be careful

vinegar hill will be a riot, i had a splendiferous ride over there chasing cowboyz ther other day, fekkin marvellous bit o' road...

It surely is and I'm looking forward to it immensely. And the bikes booked in for the 500 mile service Thurs morning. Only 500 miles to go after that, which will be easier now she's able to be run at higher rpm

**chanceyy** · 12th June 2007, 10:18

phone is charged & waiting for the first set of pics to be sent LOL ...

**cowboyz** · 12th June 2007, 10:30

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Oh God yes

Yep, Waiouru it is! Forecasts looking good up that way, not so good further south, and I really don't want to run out of gloves today

Dont forget my pie.

**yod** · 12th June 2007, 10:43

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Dont forget my pie.

get back in your shed and fix that mower....

**86GSXR** · 12th June 2007, 11:10

Originally Posted by chanceyy

phone is charged & waiting for the first set of pics to be sent LOL ...

Excellent

I will txt and pic regulary to keep you informed of progress, still looking a bit black up there so if I change plans I'll let u know

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Dont forget my pie.

I hear they are supurb in Waiouru

Originally Posted by yod

get back in your shed and fix that mower....

tee hee

Rightiho, I'm just about ready to go. I'll do a quick pre ride inspection, lube the chain, check the fluids and the fairing again just in case, then into it!