Regular weekend rides

[robboh]

Dude that would have to be described as an electic list if every I saw one.... you need to decide what you like, these things are radically different.

Personally amongst those the 848 is head and shoulders in my opinion, but then I like Dukes and Twins in general.... the 675 is a blast as a track bike but unless you are tiny not much for the road. my track photo's look like I will need it surgically removed from my butt afterwards

I also agree with Ntox 1000's make so much sense on the road...

Ntox, OFAD, & Boris,

Thanks for the thoughts guys. Appreciated.

Naked bikes. No thanks. Not my cuppa. Plus fairings are better on wet days

I need to go for a ride on the duc I think. I may hate it
The 1198 (or 1098); from what Ive read, the 848 is the better road bike. To be honest, the 848 is getting significantly on the pricey side for me. Both from the POV of that amount of capital tied up in 'a bike', as well as in actual $$ terms. I havent really seen any around 2nd hand and I aint shelling out $25k on a new one. The Aprilla falls in the same category really (but aint it nice at least putting them on the list LOL).

The 749's aren't quite so pretty, and again the only ones that seem to be around is 03-04 stuff, and thats starting to get a bit on the old side. But they are an option. So the ducs really only there as a (semi) dream option. The other struggle I have there is that commuting on the duc seems like it would be committing a crime worthy of capital punishment

1k bikes. Hmmm. Not sure. The consumables seem to go up significantly on the thou's. Chains, tyres, sprockets, gas ($2.06 a litre yesterday, shudder). The 600's are pretty thrashable (I come from a 250 stroker background) and dont bite too hard if you mess it up. I could see myself getting into serious trouble (or hurt) on a thou.

The MV would be nice I think. Though again, probably not much of a commuter, and who knows when / if they arrive, and what sort of price they will finally be.

675. This is probably the other one a I really want a ride on, and its a serious option I think. Duck, dude, I AM tiny. Im 5'6-7, and weigh 61kg!! One big concern for me, having a sit on one when I got the CBR, was that the seat height is another 5mm or so over the CBR. I felt very on tipey-toe on the CBR and just didnt feel I could manage the 675 at the time. I might feel differently this time round, especially as I typically had quite a high ride height on the CBR. Other concern I have about the 675 is that Ive seen a few mutterings that the rear shock on them is pretty crappy and that they are quite stiffly spring (there goes another $500 for re-springing, and if Im pulling shocks / forks, I might as well do CKT work again).

And of course, the good ol faithful CBR. Easily commutable. Reliable. Quick. Plentiful. Parts are easy. But they dont stir the soul like the italian bikes (or my car; ive lived with one for 12 years, so I know a little about temperamental italians ).

Other option might be a commuter and then a play bike, but thats doubling the rego load, and its hilly where I live, so a 50cc 2T or 125 4T scooter isnt really a very good option

sigh...

[yachtie10]

my 2c Rob FWIW
keep your bike
or get the daytona (hot looking bike)
update the CBR


you just have to ride them all to decide

[Ntoxcated]

... keep your bike ...

If only that was one of Rob's options - but some lowlife kept it already

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...o-orange-black

[OutForADuck]

To give you an good idea.. the 675 is setup pretty much perfectly for the track.. suspension wise i Hardly did anything to my track bike which probably make it a little stiff and narrow focussed for the road.

Steering et al works best at 100% commitment. Very flexible motor but so are the later model R6's or CBR's (Less so the CBR's). High piston speed on the T's so I would wonder about longevity, mind you when I blew the head gastket on the track bike local triumph dealers had never had the head off one!!!!

Seat hight is a little higher and combined with firm suspension you might have issues, just depends on your comfort/confidence levels on your toes

I'm still a fan of the 1000's, tyres do chew through faster (depending on your right hand) but fuel economy is usually better and I find my chains last longer on the bigger bikes (bigger chains as well you see). The engine are less stressed and more flexible for road work and much happier in most situations.

God my SF (181RWHP) can comfortably get 40+mph ridden sensibly (Yeah like that happens often - but I do get 40+ often).

[OutForADuck]

Guys, for the Coro loop shall we punt for the 27th? Tania, does that work for you as you pretty muc starter this idea

Meet at Denny's and do the loop otherwise as listed above??

[Ntoxcated]

... my SF (181RWHP) can comfortably get 40+mph ridden sensibly

Yes, 40mph is pretty sensible And you would get 40mpg doing that speed too

[Ntoxcated]

Guys, for the Coro loop shall we punt for the 27th? Tania, does that work for you as you pretty muc starter this idea

Meet at Denny's and do the loop otherwise as listed above??

Sounds good to me

[BoristheBiter]

Guys, for the Coro loop shall we punt for the 27th? Tania, does that work for you as you pretty muc starter this idea

Meet at Denny's and do the loop otherwise as listed above??

I'm in for that.

[BoristheBiter]

Ntox, OFAD, & Boris,

Thanks for the thoughts guys. Appreciated.

Naked bikes. No thanks. Not my cuppa. Plus fairings are better on wet days

I need to go for a ride on the duc I think. I may hate it
The 1198 (or 1098); from what Ive read, the 848 is the better road bike. To be honest, the 848 is getting significantly on the pricey side for me. Both from the POV of that amount of capital tied up in 'a bike', as well as in actual $$ terms. I havent really seen any around 2nd hand and I aint shelling out $25k on a new one. The Aprilla falls in the same category really (but aint it nice at least putting them on the list LOL).

..

same here, the ducs were on my wish list. no way would i spend that sort of money when i could get something just as good for heaps less.
It looks like it will be the 675 for you then.

just name a day and we will come and look at the bikes with you take them for a ride and tell you what we think.

[Latte]

Don't rule out the aprilia, they aren't ducati expensive (2nd hand anyway) - quite reasonably priced if you check trademe. For 10k ish you'll get an R with all the fruit. They have a rotax motor that will last forever , and the few niggles (electrical mainly) are easy to sort if they haven't already.

If you want to have a test ride I'm quite happy to oblige

[BoristheBiter]

In regards to coro loop, M says she can do the 28 as she is off but not to change it for her as we can go for a ride north, or somewhere else on the 28.

[OutForADuck]

In regards to coro loop, M says she can do the 28 as she is off but not to change it for her as we can go for a ride north, or somewhere else on the 28.

I'd be up for both

[fkn_loose]

yup yup im keen az , 27th and 28th! so its definitely happening on the 27th ????

[yachtie10]

Sunday is out for me
probably not up for 27th but will be heading north on 27th or 28th (depends on weather)

Anyone wanting to ride futher north let me know (ill prob be based in Waipu cove)
probably do a ride to oakura via tutukaka and maybe further

Have a great feastive season

[fkn_loose]

just checked the weather and 27th is good no rain and 26th is also good but 28th is gona be ratshit