Moped rider
Off to the South Island, gonna do a few days riding down there. Still on restricted licence, can legally ride my weak GN. However, just bought me big bro's Honda CX400 off him and REALLY wanna take that. Hmmmm.
Which bike should I take ya reckon? What are a) the chances of needing to show my licence, and b) the consequences for having a bigger bike than allowed?
GN250 or CX400?
To split or not to split, that is the question
Forum whore
Consequences are a $400 fine every time you get pinged.
I may happen, it may not.
You takes your chances.
If a man is alone in the woods and there isn't a woke Hollywood around to call him racist, is he still white?
Homo Sapiens Vulgaris
... and 25 demerit points.Originally Posted by Jim2
That being said, I'm sure the 400cc would make for a more enjoyable trip. Can't say I'd recommend it though.
It is preferential to refrain from the utilisation of grandiose verbiage in the circumstance that your intellectualisation can be expressed using comparatively simplistic lexicological entities. (...such as the word fuck.)
Remember your humanity, and forget the rest. - Joseph Rotblat
Moped rider
Take the GN...... you will have the time of your life and for years after you will talk about the time you toured the SI on a GN250
Any car will last you a lifetime, as long as you drive it fast enough
Moped rider
Oh nuts. Yeah the sensible option is definitely the GN ain't it. But it's such poos up hills! But yes, good feedback.
Chur
To split or not to split, that is the question
e mare libertas
Take the GN. Bragging rights for touring on it, plus the comfortable feeling of being legal on the road.
kiwibiker is full of love, an disrespect.
- mikey
Impromtu gravity attacks
You have no idea how much I loath this saying, suffice to say, I would gladly rip the head off any wanker that said it to me and spit down his throat.
Right, I feel better now....hard day in the traffic
My suggestion is take the smaller bike, as this is supposed to be an adventure rather than a race ie; enjoy the bit in between points A and B rather than measure the time elapsed between them.
I know the GN will be a pain but you'll look back on the hilarity of it afterwards and will probably meet more people / have memorable experiences with this bike.
If you need any inspiration, read Jantar's thread on the postie bike challeng in the ride report section.
Get out there and have a ball, you'll have a wonderful trip.
Last edited by Crisis management; 7th November 2007 at 17:18. Reason: usual fuck ups.....hitcheritis etc!
Forum whore
The GN'll be better on all those interesting looking gravel roads too.
If a man is alone in the woods and there isn't a woke Hollywood around to call him racist, is he still white?
Forum whore
WOT 'e said. Do what you will you're a grown up... aren't you? Why don't you ride the 400 now? Answer that and there's your answer.
They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the evening,
we will remember them
Wherever I may roam
Yep, I reckon the GN would be awesome fun! Probaly go better than my 200 and that gets around a few places, recently doin 1500kms in 3 weekends, guys think it's a great laugh and I find it a hell of alot of fun!Theres people on Advrider forums in the minimalist thread (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201349, A bloody good read) that are doing 1000's of MILES on them in the space of weeks!.
Plus you'll be legal which is great for piece of mind. when are you going?
Have fun mate!
"I came into this game for the action, the excitement... go anywhere, travel light,... get in, get out,... wherever there's trouble, a man alone... Now they got the whole country sectioned off; you can't make a move without a form."
Paved roads are just another example of wasted tax payer dollars.
Hardcore Biker
I have a CX400 custom and a CX400 euro. Take the GN250 with a tall pack and either a pack on your back or load the pack rack to give you a back rest. this will give you better view of the scenery. The CX400sport will load up your forearms too much. Also you can load more on a cruser. Have done the southern tour with this set up on the CX400 custom. Take your time enjoy your self and have the bragging rights on the GN.
Regards Richard
Growing old is mandatory Growing up is purely optional
Retired teenager
Moped rider
Off for Christmas in Dunedin but leaving on the 21st from Picton. Will have heaps of time on my way back too. Am a true blue South Islander so no new places for me really, but looking forward to it eh.Plus you'll be legal which is great for piece of mind. when are you going?
Have fun mate!
Cheers people, the GN it is. It has a windscreen (put it on myself) and will have a soft pack between me and the pack rack so it'll be a cruisy chilled out ride.
Chur chur homies (ha!)
To split or not to split, that is the question
Forum whore
Take the GN250. They don't have any top end performance, but they're a lot of fun.
Assuming, of course, that you're not a fatty.
Hardcore Biker
Have fun and ride safe
Come and ride the Southern Roads with us.
Wherever I may roam
Another mainlander aye?! Awesome. Is that the 21st January? I'm gonna be in Picton 20th Dec th 15th Jan if your keen to meet for a drink sometime.
His profile says he's over 6foot!
"I came into this game for the action, the excitement... go anywhere, travel light,... get in, get out,... wherever there's trouble, a man alone... Now they got the whole country sectioned off; you can't make a move without a form."
Paved roads are just another example of wasted tax payer dollars.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks