Hi everyone -
I bought a GN250 in 2004 and I've been commuting on it for years and have recently got back to Wellington from my second 5 day stint down the West Coast South Island. After it broke down again 40km west of Hanmer Springs and struggled so violently in what I perceived to be light winds on the East Coast I've decided enough is enough; it's time to upgrade rather than keep pushing it beyond its element and get cranky with my little bike!
I'm thinking a tourer or a cruiser as taking time off, having room for a small tent and a pillion, just cruising around down south as the mood takes really appeals to me. Will probably be used for a little commuting too.
Anyway I'm trying to be blank on the subject to get some more knowledgeable input on what bikes would be good for this before I sully it with any more drooling in showrooms or trademe. I'm not made of money, probably 8k would be my highest limit, 2nd hand is obviously fine - I want to have the ability to carry a lot comfortably without the bike being too enormous as I am a fairly light guy - not looking to break land speed records but I like a good blatt too and want more power for longer distance trips.
So really this thread is this question - what do you recommend as good tourers or cruisers to fit the bill?
Thanks heaps guys and girls!
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