Here's a spreadsheet with some of the Connie's stats from the Mini's Return: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=p6ZZC9DVQ_vZRqqi4U5BBFw
Write-up in progress, have done 5 days worth so far - takes a while
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Here's a spreadsheet with some of the Connie's stats from the Mini's Return: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=p6ZZC9DVQ_vZRqqi4U5BBFw
Write-up in progress, have done 5 days worth so far - takes a while
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Bit of a bugger you have to fill in Wanaka and Franz Josef,and areas out of the way,you sure get hit with the transport costs down the bottom of west coast.
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Yeah, if Mark had had a similar range to me we coould have possibly planned things a bit better - it was easier to just fill up when he did otherwise we'd be stopping more often. Also, probably wouldn't have save a huge amount over the whole trip - $10 if you were lucky.Originally Posted by ynot slow
Bit of a bugger you have to fill in Wanaka and Franz Josef,and areas out of the way,you sure get hit with the transport costs down the bottom of west coast.
The Connie did get better economy than the Bandit most of the time (esp when we had the pace up) and the extra 2L it can take also helps...
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On the cost of the trip,an extra $20 on fuel(over trip) in out of the way places aint goner hurt.Just the accomodation there lol.When we worked it out either drive or fly to Queenstown it was similar cost wise,drive and see the place but extra couple of days travel and costs with that(ferry $390 return)or take the aero way.Mind you we were lucky to grab a relocation with thrifty rentalcar to take an Nissan X trail to Chch,cost us the insurance waiver$29 plus fuel so still drove part of the way.Good way to go relocating,but is hit and miss,you may find no vehicles need relocating if you don't go back on Monday or Tuesday.
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met with Bonez Oscarnz & Rottiguy for a quick flick to Pahiatua to try the 99 & 01 1200's ..
took the 01 bandit out first .. Ks 25,919, red nice bike to ride for sure .. nice seat & felt really balanced.
Headed out towards alfredston got into a groove pretty quickly & corners realllllllllll nice .. parked up & had a good look a few flecks of paint off it here & there .. but overall pretty tidy ..
on the way back & played with her a bit .. slowed & really listened to the motor .. hmm picked up a bit of a engine whine at lower speeds ahh no thanks
time to head back & take the 99 (with the givi gear) for a quick flick .. as soon as i got on this bike could tell the front end was a lot lighter .. so off for a few quick twisties .. this had a lower screen & got a bit of buffeting fr the breeze .. handled more like the 600 with the front end being lighter ..
no paint chips off it .. & was quite tidy but age is against it .. one plus this bike does have low ks for its age .. only 22,000ks
Oscar parted company to head home while we went on a bit of a mission so Bonez could add an old helmet to the "fence" at Mangamarie (photo op for prosperity)
quick blat back to Palmy & got to PT's & time to test ride another bike ... talked Rottiguy into test riding the Bandit 600 I took out last week while I rode the GSX1400 ..
felt like i was riding a hog .. wide handlebars & quite heavy but hell of a nice ride on the open road, & dipped into the corners really easy .. being completely nakid bike took quite a bit of buffeting in the wind ... so not a fan of nakids. This bike had quite a few xtra's heated grips, pack rack, scott oiler, & crash bars had done 15,000 ks .. so for $10,500 was a bargain .. just to heavy for me to toss around ..
Then off to Carmens for a coffee & man tiredness set in .. but off to cafe cuba for afternoon dessert & checked out Anza for a look .. back home which was a very sedate trip as I was shattered .. a nana nap was on the cards after feeding the horses .. feel much better now
still looking for a newer model bandit 1200 to try ..
Have toKarma ... Justice catches up eventually !!
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Take the time to find out what suits,I have same opinion about the GSX1400 or most naked bikes,about wind etc.
What about the GSX750 katana $10g new,old technology but proven and value is there.
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Popped into Phils myself & had a quick nosey. The 600 looks reasonably tidy (didn't poke & prod). You weren't tempted to try one of the VTR's in there? Same power as the 1200 but a bit more of a racey ride position (and sportier handling) and small tank, but nice bikes all the same. Nah, getta Bandit!
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the 600 is 9,500 but brand new is only 1 thou more ... sooooooooo the better buy will still be brand new ?
hmm nah dunna need a racey ride or sportier handling .. & after betsy dunna need a weeeeeee tank again ..
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Agreed, and the new 650 is a much better bike - injected so probably more economical too.
Yep, a small range sux. A 1200 should get you 300km on a tank at 110-120km/h which is a nice relaxed speed on one of them. Bandits have a great ride position - comfortable, but the wide bars make 'em easy to hiff around.
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does the 600 have the same kinda range ?
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Dunno - same size tank though. Could be better due to smaller capacity or could be worse - more revs???
Mrs Hitcher would be able to tell you...
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Funny I thought I liked plastic but now I much prefer nakid .. seems to be a much better option ..Im totaly confused at the moment.
Tis a Yamahahahaha G. Just thrash it like you stole it.Gixxer 4 ever
It really did look very unloved. Specially as it was next to the R1 that the whole crowd wanted to look at. Gixxer 4 ever
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oops should be semi nakid I prefer .. not total nakid ..Im totaly confused at the moment.
I like the bikini fairing ..
anyhow who let you in here
any good bikes to test ride in the bay?? since I will be over in a few weeks for the "party"
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Gawd lock up ya bourbon and cocktails,there goes the neighbourhood.
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Finally got my write-up done ( alot of blood, sweat, tears, head-slapping etc).
http://andrew.l.thomson.googlepages.com/themini'sreturn
See who can find all the spelling/grammar mistakes - there'e eleventy-two thousand or so probably...
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