Test Riding

[SpeedyGirl]

Well I was at it again today and I must give a big thumbs up to Just Motorcycles in New Brighton who let me take whatever bike I wanted out and no time frames....awesome!!!

1. TL1000S.... YUM YUM YUM....what a fun bike, had it cruising around the hills with ease and loved the power and sound... nice to ride and was surprised that the riding position did not get uncomfortable... worth another look and ride!!!

2. Triumph Speed Triple.... what a disappointment after the TL... I liked riding this bike but totally does not suit my 'nana' style of riding, but glad I got the chance to take it out.

3. Ducati ST2 .... SWOON!!!!!!
I got on this beautiful beast and it fitted like a glove, what a rush to get onto a bike that just felt right.... had this thing lower around the corners like I never have with another bike, could have stayed on this beauty for hours!!
Comfortable, easy to ride and has the best of both worlds...power and comfort!!! Left the 'nana' title at the base of the hills and luckily did not see any thank goodness

[Sensei]

Good to see you are trying afew bike Ms Pursell all the best

[surfchick]

but which OOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!!?
einy meeny miny mo...
buy the ducati mo ho ho ... did i mention the duc will set off car alarms just idleing? MAAAHAAAAA

[woodybee]

OOOOO What a surprise, a ducatti....!

Get ready to invest in your purse strings, as beautiful though they are, they seem to attract a lot of interest in the plastic money.

Looked at an SV the other day myself, as a good mate of mine owns one and it looks like a load of fun, he raves about it.

OOOOO Decisions Decisions Decisions.......................

[helenoftroy]

the whisper of the Ducati........

My Duc was being sold on behalf by Just Motorcycles...... by second gear and round the first roundabout and I knew.......

Have done 2500ks in 5 wks and bike had its 30000k service by Duane on Fri.Very reasonable,no probs

I love my bike

[scumdog]

Well I was at it again today and I must give a big thumbs up to Just Motorcycles in New Brighton who let me take whatever bike I wanted out and no time frames....awesome!!!

3. Ducati ST2 .... SWOON!!!!!!
I got on this beautiful beast and it fitted like a glove, what a rush to get onto a bike that just felt right.... had this thing lower around the corners like I never have with another bike, could have stayed on this beauty for hours!!
Comfortable, easy to ride and has the best of both worlds...power and comfort!!! Left the 'nana' title at the base of the hills and luckily did not see any thank goodness

Aw go on a blow-hard harlot!!!

Me'n'Cb'nNighthawk'n'Xaria are drinking lots of Tequila slushies and watching that icon 'Blazing Saddles'.

So watch out next rally - the 'Blazing Saddles' cliche'd quotes will be flying thick and fast.

Oh, and nice bike doll, bags I get a ride on it eh?

[Colapop]

The ride that fits you best is the one you will choose... In the mean time - ride 'em all!!

[R1madness]

The ST that speedygirl took has just had belts, valve clearances, elf oil, oil filter, spark plugs, etc so nothing to spend for lots of miles. (just like all our Dukes)

[SpeedyGirl]

Well Saturday dawned and I decided to see what else was out there for a test ride....since I have not made up my mind as yet.....
Thanks to Dean at Sportzone!

1. KAWASAKI ZR750 2004
Not bad, was a lot of fun, nice and light, found it was battering me around a little on the open road due to the lack of any screen. Excellent bike to have fun on but just did not feel right

2. Suzuki 2008 GSX650F
YUMMY! What a great bike, blew the 750F that I took out last week out of the running!! Great bike, corners well, has the speed to be dangerous!! Loved this bike.

I am finding that the more I ride the more I am getting confused!! There are such nice bikes out there compared to the old beast I was riding.

[MyGSXF:Me]

Woohoo.. GSXF.. good choice chick!!

[vifferman]

I am finding that the more I ride the more I am getting confused!!

It should become obvious - there will be one bike that just "does it for you". Although, from the sounds of it, that GSX650F might be the one...

[Gwinch]

gasp, shock horror!

You've not yet tried a VTR 1000? I throw down my gauntlet at you woman! After trying the TL you just simply must!

That is all.

[SpeedyGirl]

Well i finally got off my butt and decided that the weather was nice enough to get out there and test ride a few more bikes.....still have not decided what to buy....

so first out of the garage was a VTR1000, now this is a fun bike! The seating position was a little uncomfortable, but otherwise the bike was easy to handle, enough power and great sound with aftermarket pipes. Grrrr....
It is in the running but sadly did not fall in love with it ...

so after bringing it back in to the store the guys gave me a Honda Hornet 900 to take for a blat, not something that i would have considered but i decided to give it a go anyway.... and was surprised! This girl can kick ass, she has more power than i origionally expected, and once i got a handle on the more upright position it was a lot of fun, not sure about the naked bike tho... but will take it out for another try when i have more time

then off down the road and Dean gave me the option of any bike there!! Well who am i to say no!!! So out came the SV1000... now after the disappointing ride on the sv650 i was not expecting a lot, but the thou is a beast all of its own... sounded like sex on wheels, looks like sex on wheels! enjoyed the ride but found it a little heavy for me especially cornering.


so next week its an Aprilla Falco and whatever takes my fancy oh the sad thought of trying more bikes, how will i cope!!!

[Sensei]

Be interested to see what you think of the Falco Liz seen you have abit of liking for the Aprilia's I hear

[dangerous]

havnt read the thread yet ill start at the begining soon... but SG, you worry me, some bikes just wont suit your riding style.