Help a yank inspect a bike in Hamilton?

[owner]

Arrr thats for them to find out you see. its something to do with tanks that are full of ????

[the vet]

I have my mind set on a 650 V-strom for a number of reasons, one of which is that I already have a nice set of panniers that will work on the bike and I can check as luggage on the flight. I have been watching trademe and motorcycletrader for a couple of months now, and this bike is closest to what I'm looking for. Most of the others are listed by dealers and newer and more expensive. I could wait a few more weeks...it may or may not work out for me. Just doesn't seem there are a large number of these bikes on the market.

Thanks for the suggestions

sepo Pete the vet

[vifferman]

Just doesn't seem there are a large number of these bikes on the market.

That's because our market isn't huge, and the SV650 would be snapped up fairly quickly by people who have graduated to a full motorcycle licence.
Excellent choice for Noo Zilund, Pete! You'll be able to do lots of exploring on that. (Plus our main thoroughfares often resemble neglected back roads, with correspondingly poor tarseal).
It sounds like you've reasoned things out well - a bird in the hand, and all that. I think sticking with your TradeMe buy and waiting for someone on here to offer to help out with it would be a good idea.

[Tank]

I have my mind set on a 650 V-strom for a number of reasons, one of which is that I already have a nice set of panniers that will work on the bike and I can check as luggage on the flight.

Top bike! You are a man of obvious taste and style.

Good idea bringing the panniers - they cost a bloody fortune here (want to bring a spare set for me?)

[kevfromcoro]

JUST DONE A RUN ON V STROM......i can see why you like them........
pop me a pm...will find ya one....
think we have met b4........
adv......rider.......
going for a ride......
V-STROM......
when do you get here....
give me a day or two.
will find one for ya...
Regards KEV

[the vet]

JUST DONE A RUN ON V STROM......i can see why you like them........
pop me a pm...will find ya one....
think we have met b4........
adv......rider.......
going for a ride......
V-STROM......
when do you get here....
give me a day or two.
will find one for ya...
Regards KEV

Yep, I've posted over there in the NZ forum. I arrive Auckland Dec 7. Currently have my eyes on a used V-strom, trying to work out the details of an advance purchase. I'll let you know whether it works out or not...thanks for your offer of help.