What better excuse to buy a bike...

**FFS** · 11th June 2007, 20:39

than a fake mid life crisis!

After a couple of decades off the two wheels and the recent selling of other toys (Blokart and Kite surfing gear) I just HAD to have something to replace them with.

That and I am apparently booked on a tour of the south island on a bike with my brother next year.

<<< I HOPE STAFF FROM THESE SHOPS READ THIS!! >>>
So, the search for a bike began. After visiting both Wellington motocycles and the outfit on Vivian street (motorad I think) and not receiving ANY SERVICE WHATSOEVER after looking pretty closely at a few bikes for about half an hour or more, I left. Honestly, what do you have to do to get any service at those places? Yeech

So I went to TSS motocycles and what a good job I did, excellent service helpfull staff and a willingness to offer good advice to someone who was not completely sure of what he was after.

I was looking for bang for buck and settled on a 2005 Hyosung GT650R that had done about 1600K's It was only a few hundred dollars more than a brand new 250 and had heaps more grunt. (I took the 250 for a ride and thought the lack of power would get a bit frustrating. Although it would be perfect if your on a learners.)

So I have had thebike for about a month now and am loving it! I am only riding in the weekends, not doing the daily jaunt into the city till summer) Ive been over the hill (Rimutukas a few times and over the Haywoods and up to the Paikakareki hill)

So its great to be on the road and good to keep my brothers VTX 1300 company in the garage!

Enough waffling, glad to be here, glad to back on two wheels, good times to all.
Keep safe out there!

Cheers
Mark

**tri boy** · 11th June 2007, 20:48

Welcome ffsnz, enjoy your ride.

**Hitcher** · 11th June 2007, 20:57

A motorcycle isn't a sign of a mid-life crisis. It's a mid-life enhancement.

**Drum** · 11th June 2007, 20:57

Originally Posted by ffsnz

...........I am only riding in the weekends, not doing the daily jaunt into the city till summer.............

Welcome to the site ffsnz. Oh, and HTFU.

**FFS** · 11th June 2007, 21:01

Originally Posted by Hitcher

A motorcycle isn't a sign of a mid-life crisis. It's a mid-life enhancement.

Excellent point!

**chanceyy** · 11th June 2007, 21:01

welcome to the mad house .. quite a few of us have had that mid life thing happening .. but its sooooo much fun

**KoroJ** · 11th June 2007, 21:05

Originally Posted by ffsnz

<<< I HOPE STAFF FROM THESE SHOPS READ THIS!! >>>
So, the search for a bike began. After visiting both Wellington motocycles and the outfit on Vivian street (motorad I think) and not receiving ANY SERVICE WHATSOEVER after looking pretty closely at a few bikes for about half an hour or more, I left. Honestly, what do you have to do to get any service at those places? Yeech

So I went to TSS motocycles and what a good job I did, excellent service helpfull staff and a willingness to offer good advice to someone who was not completely sure of what he was after.

Cheers
Mark

Crasherfromwayback must have been too busy posting on this site!

Good luck on racking up the k's mark.

**gunnyrob** · 11th June 2007, 21:12

Even tho you've only done a fake MLC, I suppose you can join our merry bunch.

So, when are you & your bro doing the SI tour? Any room for hangers on?????

**Storm** · 11th June 2007, 21:48

Nice work that man

If thats the fake one, she'll be an interesting day when the real one hits

oh, except that bikes make you feel young and free, so age will never catch you

**McJim** · 11th June 2007, 22:04

No one needs and excuse to buy a bike - it's part of the natural Universal balance.

**gijoe1313** · 11th June 2007, 22:34

Good on ya mate! Two wheels of freedom is the way to go - you've done the rest, now stick with the best!

**Macktheknife** · 11th June 2007, 22:55

Good man, welcome back to the fold of those who choose to live life well, enjoy your ride and take it easy out there.

**Lissa** · 14th June 2007, 14:19

Welcome to KB!! TSS are awesome. Have fun!

**Str8 Jacket** · 14th June 2007, 14:23

Originally Posted by ffsnz

<<< I HOPE STAFF FROM THESE SHOPS READ THIS!! >>>
So, the search for a bike began. After visiting both Wellington motocycles and the outfit on Vivian street (motorad I think) and not receiving ANY SERVICE WHATSOEVER after looking pretty closely at a few bikes for about half an hour or more, I left. Honestly, what do you have to do to get any service at those places? Yeech

Sometimes you actually have to ask for help mate! The guy's at Welly M/cycles are good guys. They've always looked after me and even offer me cups of tea's. I agree with you about TSS though they are also awesome!

Welcome to KB, btw...

**Lissa** · 14th June 2007, 14:24

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

Sometimes you actually have to ask for help mate! The guy's at Welly M/cycles are good guys. They've always looked after me and even offer me cups of tea's. I agree with you about TSS though they are also awesome!

Welcome to KB, btw...

Tea? I only got offered coffee!

All the bikes shop over your way are awesome..