Manawatu Rant n Rave

[Bonez]

yeah thats wot hitcher said .. the injected 650's have better economy than the 600

ohh did not know that about the katana .. wonder if that is why they seem like a bargain .. anyhow still want to look at a newer model 1200 & may even take a new 650 out now as well

The guy in Pahiatua mentioned there were a hole heap in some eastern European countries warehouse and Suzuki NZ snapped them up. Parts shouldn't be an issue for a long time yet. Hell I can still get new parts if I wanted for my '81 GSX750 via the states.

[rottiguy]

Yep that's why the katana is only 9,995 brand new, apparently the suzuki nz guy bought the last few from a warehouse in asia so when they are all sold that's it. I'm keen to try the new 650 to and the 1200 so we'll have to arrange another test ride session

oh yeah that's right phill turnbull guy said it was somewhere in eastern europe

yeah thats wot hitcher said .. the injected 650's have better economy than the 600

ohh did not know that about the katana .. wonder if that is why they seem like a bargain .. anyhow still want to look at a newer model 1200 & may even take a new 650 out now as well

[rottiguy]

haha bonez ya typed quicker than me yeah I spose parts will be around for a while, but no doubt they will go up in price as they become more scarce

The guy in Pahiatua mentioned there were a hole heap in some eastern European countries warehouse and Suzuki NZ snapped them up. Parts shouldn't be an issue for a long time yet. Hell I can still get new parts if I wanted for my '81 GSX750 via the states.

[chanceyy]

Yep that's why the katana is only 9,995 brand new, apparently the suzuki nz guy bought the last few from a warehouse in asia so when they are all sold that's it. I'm keen to try the new 650 to and the 1200 so we'll have to arrange another test ride session

for sure .. next sat is my rostered day to work .. so be fortnite .. but yeah I think we can test the 650's

[ynot slow]

The guy in Pahiatua mentioned there were a hole heap in some eastern European countries warehouse and Suzuki NZ snapped them up. Parts shouldn't be an issue for a long time yet. Hell I can still get new parts if I wanted for my '81 GSX750 via the states.

Parts no biggy,I had to get a new master cylinder,took a few days due to wrong parts arriving at shop,went in Monday part here Tuesday,part sent back and arrived 4pm Thursday,bike all go Friday.

Basically motors sitting in storage and put in frame and new bike cheap,old technology with basic frame equals cheap reliable bike from new.

Sandra like the red one to your right,should buy that one,older Yamaha looks familiar.

[chanceyy]

Sandra like the red one to your right,should buy that one,older Yamaha looks familiar.

well apart from really not liking red as a color .. the red one was fun to ride but for the amount of ks its done its not worn that well & the engine whine hmm no thanks ..

[rottiguy]

Yeah true, just makes me a wee bit nervous knowing that they don't make them anymore, but parts would probably last for a few years until ya upgraded the bike anyway.
Oh yeah the red bike had a wee whine from the engine so that put her off a bit

Parts no biggy,I had to get a new master cylinder,took a few days due to wrong parts arriving at shop,went in Monday part here Tuesday,part sent back and arrived 4pm Thursday,bike all go Friday.

Basically motors sitting in storage and put in frame and new bike cheap,old technology with basic frame equals cheap reliable bike from new.

Sandra like the red one to your right,should buy that one,older Yamaha looks familiar.

[backinthesaddle]

Hi chanceyy, hey know the bikes you,re looking at in Pahiatua. Looked at them myself in the new year. Seriously considered the '99 bandit but got a bargain '03 model, 1 owner, 30,000km & full givi luggage etc on Trademe. Have bought several Bikes from that dealer with no probs whatsoever. Cant go wrong with the 1200's they're bulletproof. I'm sure Tony will Move on the price quite a bit if you're keen.

[Bonez]

Yeah true, just makes me a wee bit nervous knowing that they don't make them anymore, but parts would probably last for a few years until ya upgraded the bike anyway.

Having a number of bikes over 20 years old I can varify that statement.

[chanceyy]

Hi chanceyy, hey know the bikes you,re looking at in Pahiatua. Looked at them myself in the new year. Seriously considered the '99 bandit but got a bargain '03 model, 1 owner, 30,000km & full givi luggage etc on Trademe. Have bought several Bikes from that dealer with no probs whatsoever. Cant go wrong with the 1200's they're bulletproof. I'm sure Tony will Move on the price quite a bit if you're keen.

yeah he will but really keen to get either an 04 or + model .. the 99 sure was a tidy bike, & he has been using it as his own touring bike

at this stage I am testing a selection of bikes no rush to upgrade as the next purchase will be with me for a while & i have a set criteria ..

[Bonez]

With you two testing bikes I'm starting to get an itch...................

[chanceyy]

then this one might be worth a look .. thanks Sarge

[chanceyy]

With you two testing bikes I'm starting to get an itch...................

well bonez you're more then welcome to test ride as well .. really appreciate your input since I dunna have much of a clue about wear & wot to look for & to sarge & rottiguy & pauly I only have about 50 thousand questions

[ynot slow]

well apart from really not liking red as a color .. the red one was fun to ride but for the amount of ks its done its not worn that well & the engine whine hmm no thanks ..

Sorry was doing a p/t on your one,the red one on your right,yamaha.Got ya.

[backinthesaddle]

Yeah I agree. Wanted a later looking model myself thats y I got the '03 model. Tested a '07 1250 Bandit in napier here before xmas. More nimble than my '03 & bit more responsive being fuel injected. However had to get the missus & my gear again so had to buy a bit cheaper. Have put a 17 tooth front sprocket on mine for even better fuel economy for two up riding. average of 18-20km/litre with luggage.