Bowing out

**buggsubique** · 13th October 2008, 14:07

but you're right, it is about risk management - I just don't seem to be able to manage it... Kinda like fat people who que up at KFC... mmmmm KFC...

I wonder if going to the DR 650 will give a bit more of a laid back attitude. Kit her up to take a bit of luggage. I just find the 400 makes me want to go fast...if that makes sense... [anyone?]

**warewolf** · 13th October 2008, 14:52

I don't know about going to the Dr650, that philosophy. Could be like low-tar cigarettes: you don't get the fix you crave so you smoke them harder and more often... causes more issues than if you got your hit from full-strength ones in the first place.

Depends on whether your riding style changes to suit your mount, or if the wrong mount will just drive you nuts! Suck it and see; the 400 and the 650 are pretty common and shouldn't cost a bomb to buy & sell.

**cooneyr** · 13th October 2008, 14:59

Originally Posted by buggsubique

...I wonder if going to the DR 650 will give a bit more of a laid back attitude. Kit her up to take a bit of luggage. I just find the 400 makes me want to go fast...if that makes sense... [anyone?]

I've done exactly this - go from a lighter bike to a heavier bike with more power (I know the DRZ and DR are similar in power) in order to slow down. There were a number of other reasons as well passenger, better road traveling comfort.

I previously had a DR650 which I use to throw around the place (I'm 6'2" and 110kgs) and now have a XTZ750 Super Tenere. The XTZ is about 70kgs heavier (yes 230-160 makes 70kgs) and has about 32hp more (75-43). This might sound like a silly move, more weight and power but I've found that I slowed down cause the engine doesn't need to be thrashed quite so much which makes things calmer and I feel more in control and slower. The weight keeps it interesting though, in that I'm now washing out both ends if I push it too hard

but this again helps with controlling the speed. The rare as hens teeth plastics also help with keeping things under control.

Think about how you would drive a WRX vs a Ford XR8 (go Ford

), probably hang the arse out of the WRX vs cruse in the XR8. Well this works for me anyway.

One little problem though. Instead of putting some money in the bank you may have to find some more

Cheers R

Edit - WW is probably right. The DRZ and DR might be a little to close to each other. A KLR or similar might be a better go if you want to get away from a trail type thrasher.

**CrazyFrog** · 13th October 2008, 16:29

Bugger Buggsy, I was lookin forward to chasing you thru the gravel on the DRZ I just bought. Rode it from Hamilton down to Nelson over the weekend, with some good gravel roads chucked into the trip including the 42 Traverse at Nat Park. I needed as arse transplant when I got home last night tho, I'm thinking about ordering a gel seat already.
Take care man, stay in touch.

**Underground** · 13th October 2008, 17:59

You're right about riding attitude v KG's , my riding attitude is alot different on the @ than my ktm because you just cant afford to overcook a corner on a 200kg+ bike so I ride accordingly , whereas on the ktm the brakes and suspension sort those little probs out and you can just slide your way out of it, I just keep that bike to scare the shit out of myself on occasions

**NordieBoy** · 13th October 2008, 18:36

Originally Posted by buggsubique

Just too young to get pasted just yet (he says, having served in Afghanistan,lol).

Pfffttt, Afghanistan

I've been in the Swan Hotel in Motueka when the Lost Breed got their arses handed to them by the local rugby club.

(I was about 12 and having dinner in the restaurant and was wondering what all the noise was next door).

**bart** · 13th October 2008, 20:17

I went through a similar thing a few years ago. Going way too silly on litre sports bikes (when 250kmh feels slow, it's time to give it up). Went back to the dirt/adventure and haven't looked back.

Had a few big offs but never been injured. Had way more injuries playing Rugby.

**Padmei** · 14th October 2008, 06:40

Mmm..KFC...

**buggsubique** · 14th October 2008, 09:59

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

**Tony W** · 14th October 2008, 18:00

Originally Posted by buggsubique

but you're right, it is about risk management -

I just find the 400 makes me want to go fast...if that makes sense... [anyone?]

OH YEAH !!!..

...eh MOTOXNUT ?...eh Bart ?..eh Bikeflite ?
...and now... eh Crazyfrog ?

**buggsubique** · 17th October 2008, 19:45

OK, it's been a week now. At first I thought I could go cold turkey...then I just had to start the bike up in the shed to hear it again.

Before I knew it I'd committed to riding Mt Patriarch this weekend...

Just one more ride...

**JATZ** · 17th October 2008, 19:55

Originally Posted by JATZ

Never met you but I bet you don't last long without having to go for a ride.

Get something reeeealy expensive that your to afraid to drop would be my advice

See you Sun then.

**buggsubique** · 17th October 2008, 20:00

yup...haha. Now where's that humble pie, I'm hungry.

**CrazyFrog** · 18th October 2008, 07:59

Originally Posted by buggsubique

OK, it's been a week now. At first I thought I could go cold turkey...then I just had to start the bike up in the shed to hear it again.

Before I knew it I'd committed to riding Mt Patriarch this weekend...

Just one more ride...

Good on ya, my man!!

Don't sell it, just bloody behave yerself on road and get ya thrills off road.

Be seeing you this weekend then