Suggestions on a commuter

**Finn** · 6th March 2009, 15:35

Originally Posted by Fatjim

Isn't this a repost?

Yours or mine?

**Bonez** · 6th March 2009, 16:11

Buell push rod twin something. Comes complete with a fan. A "Blast" may be more suitable for your humble commute though.

**vgcspares** · 6th March 2009, 16:11

get a police paint job then you can ignore all 23 traffic lights

**MidnightMike** · 6th March 2009, 16:13

Originally Posted by Finn

I've taken a quick look back at the last few thousand posts I've made and I can't for the life of me see where some of you have come to the conclusion that I am;

1. A struggling stupid student
2. At all concerned about the environment
3. Need to get fit

Walking, running, public transport or a scooter are not options.

Fair enough, Id say go for a motard considering the distance and amount of red lights to wheelie from.

Some options (In order of price):

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-205046535.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-196066931.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-204241657.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-163803297.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-206010883.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-196158673.htm

That last one is shit hot. (118kg - nice)

**Skyryder** · 6th March 2009, 16:34

No snitch in the street.

**cowpoos** · 6th March 2009, 16:59

http://www.xtreme-sport.co.uk/onroad.htm

http://www.fasttoys.co.uk/RL500.htm <----how much fun could you have with that!!

**Goblin** · 6th March 2009, 17:06

Originally Posted by Finn

I've taken a quick look back at the last few thousand posts I've made and I can't for the life of me see where some of you have come to the conclusion that I am;

1. A struggling stupid student
2. At all concerned about the environment
3. Need to get fit

Walking, running, public transport or a scooter are not options.

Riding a treadly doesn't necessarily mean you're a struggling stoopid student. You can spend a small fortune on a new fandangled push bike.
If the environment is of no concern, you can laugh at all the cars, trucks and buses making the air you breath all the more toxic.
Getting fit is just a by-product of commuting by treadly and your missus might be well impressed if you have more stamina in the sack.
Besides...those lycra/spandex outfits are so sexy!

**Scouse** · 6th March 2009, 18:00

Originally Posted by Goblin

Riding a treadly doesn't necessarily mean you're a struggling stoopid student. You can spend a small fortune on a new fandangled push bike.
If the environment is of no concern, you can laugh at all the cars, trucks and buses making the air you breath all the more toxic.
Getting fit is just a by-product of commuting by treadly and your missus might be well impressed if you have more stamina in the sack.
Besides...those lycra/spandex outfits are so sexy!

Not on a hunch backed miget

**madbikeboy** · 6th March 2009, 18:06

Originally Posted by Goblin

Riding a treadly doesn't necessarily mean you're a struggling stoopid student. You can spend a small fortune on a new fandangled push bike.
If the environment is of no concern, you can laugh at all the cars, trucks and buses making the air you breath all the more toxic.
Getting fit is just a by-product of commuting by treadly and your missus might be well impressed if you have more stamina in the sack.
Besides...those lycra/spandex outfits are so sexy!

Motorcycling seems so reasonable in comparison. Decent groupset, $5,000. Decent wheelset, $4000. Disc wheel, $3000. Frames start at about $5,000 for anything worth having...

**PirateJafa** · 6th March 2009, 18:09

Nothing says "fuck the environment, fuck the red lights, fuck the greenies and fuck the psyclists quite like...

**nallac** · 6th March 2009, 21:04

this is what you need ,.......
you'll look and sound sooooo cool thru the 23 sts of lights, no need to worry about economy .

**DMNTD:Me** · 6th March 2009, 21:10

Originally Posted by "D" FZ1

We have got a Super Duke R for sale.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-205478847.htm

You should have a ride on it. Not heavy to throw around at all. Just like a big Motard.

You HAD one for sale

**crash harry** · 6th March 2009, 22:40

SV650 naked with a big rear sprocket makes a good commuter. They're a bit gutless stock, but if you go up a few teeth on the rear they can really launch from the lights like there's no tomorrow. Put a big noisy exhaust on it so everyone knows there's a twin coming...

**Brett** · 6th March 2009, 23:41

Originally Posted by Devil

You want my KTM 690 Supermoto, it's for sale.
Hilarious in traffic, and just about anywhere else.

Having ridden one of these, it would get my vote. Plenty of power for some 2 up riding, very light and flickable, and they have their own 'cool' factor.