New bike time (almost)

**Paladin** · 10th March 2009, 19:45

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

No worries, a KLX for sale and guy buying a DR650 are pretty much on-topic anyway, both could be considered good options

Cheers chris - any news on your bike hunt then?

**.chris** · 10th March 2009, 20:40

Originally Posted by Paladin

Cheers chris - any news on your bike hunt then?

Just waiting to hear back from the BMW guys about taking a demo bike out.
Then it's decision time.

**Paladin** · 10th March 2009, 20:53

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

Just waiting to hear back from the BMW guys about taking a demo bike out.
Then it's decision time.

Ooh it's inching closer mate! Knowing how you liked the KLX you might well like that X Challenge! Won't vibrate as much as the KTM did I would guess!

**.chris** · 10th March 2009, 21:02

Originally Posted by Paladin

Ooh it's inching closer mate! Knowing how you liked the KLX you might well like that X Challenge! Won't vibrate as much as the KTM did I would guess!

Yeah very close, I do not want another weekend with no bike, it sucked that I missed the westpac ride, would have loved that one.

**Paladin** · 10th March 2009, 21:15

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

Yeah very close, I do not want another weekend with no bike, it sucked that I missed the westpac ride, would have loved that one.

Know what you mean, am dreading the KLX getting sold and not having the next bike pronto! We are SO addicted LOL!
At least at the mo I'm not doin anything too challenging while the injured hand heals!

**dino3310** · 13th March 2009, 12:53

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

Just waiting to hear back from the BMW guys about taking a demo bike out.
Then it's decision time.

so whats the verdict

**.chris** · 13th March 2009, 14:03

Originally Posted by dino3310

so whats the verdict

Funny you should ask that, I have just (when I say just, I mean I got back about 10mins ago from the shop) purchased a 2008 KTM690 enduro.
Parked outside right now.

**3L4NS1R** · 13th March 2009, 14:13

so wherebouts are ya? I ... umm.... have an errand to run to that part of aucks.

**.chris** · 13th March 2009, 14:20

Originally Posted by 3L4NS1R

so wherebouts are ya? I ... umm.... have an errand to run to that part of aucks.

Devonport, was thinking of cranking out for a quickie ride somewhere, keen to meet up? Maybe takapuna/albany do that loop around riverhead forest?

Cheers
c

**3L4NS1R** · 13th March 2009, 14:38

Haha, would love to, alas I'm flying to Welly in about 3 hours time! What you doing Monday night?

**Paladin** · 13th March 2009, 15:44

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

Funny you should ask that, I have just (when I say just, I mean I got back about 10mins ago from the shop) purchased a 2008 KTM690 enduro.
Parked outside right now.

CONGRATS! Bet it will be tons of fun for ya!

Will look forward to seeing you on it one day - are you doing the King Country Ride?

PHOTOS PLEASE!!!!!!!

**.chris** · 13th March 2009, 15:52

Originally Posted by Paladin

CONGRATS! Bet it will be tons of fun for ya!

Will look forward to seeing you on it one day - are you doing the King Country Ride?

PHOTOS PLEASE!!!!!!!

Yep doing the King Country ride. Very much looking forward to that one.
Will get some photos next time I am out riding.

**Paladin** · 13th March 2009, 15:59

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

Yep doing the King Country ride. Very much looking forward to that one.
Will get some photos next time I am out riding.

Cool I'll get to see it in the flesh then! And meet you finally too!

Am hoping I will NOT be on the KLX for that ride - it's gonna be a long weekend!

**.chris** · 13th March 2009, 16:09

Originally Posted by Paladin

Cool I'll get to see it in the flesh then! And meet you finally too!

Am hoping I will NOT be on the KLX for that ride - it's gonna be a long weekend!

Yeah, I could not handle a trip like that on the KLX (mostly because of the seat), but we must be soft cause 3L4NS1R set the benchmark for the KLX around these parts I reckon.

3L4NS1R, yeah could be keen for a monday evening ride, shout out on monday.