Top of the South Tag-O-Rama

[JATZ]

Hi team,
this might be a good time to introduce myself to the Nelson KB community.

I've been riding for a year & a bit now on a Suzuki A100, but I've just upgraded to a Honda GB250 (it was definitely time to ditch the 2-strokeyness!).
I've just discovered this thread, hopefully a nice easy road one will pop up so I can get in on the fun! (The GB doesn't like the gravel (or maybe it's me - I took it up Dovedale hill last weekend as a bit of a detour, but I won't be doing that again, the back end was all over the place )

Nah, nothin wrong with a road bike on the gravel, just gotta get used to the movement.
Hope the seal tags come back as both the D.P. bikes are out of action for a bit, unless I can sneak up on one on the CT

[JATZ]

I have to say that so far you guys have been mean to us who don't know where we are most of the time let alone having to actually FIND a place. Probably the only time I find one the battery on the camera will be flat

Would G.P.S. co-ordinates help ?

Chester just come & play with us

Yeah..... wot he said

[NordieBoy]

Nah, nothin wrong with a road bike on the gravel, just gotta get used to the movement.
Hope the seal tags come back as both the D.P. bikes are out of action for a bit, unless I can sneak up on one on the CT

Bungy the CT to the back of the Trumpy...

[Woodman]

having the back and the front NOT line up is why we go riding.

[Padmei]

Hi zk-awesome & welcome to the Nelson crew. First some housekeeping:

1 - change your name - it sucks big time
2- get another bike. I had a GB400tt & it was cool. It was black, black as night... however won't cut the mustard when we take you out screaming & writhing into the backblocks for the initiation.
3- Don't listen to any north islanders - They can't ride for shit.
4 - KLRs are the only thing worth riding if you want to look cool & pull hot chicks - well apart from Mrs Jatz' Tenere...& an old GS PD...& Africa Twins are OK at a pinch too..
5- forget 5 its not interesting
6- Getting lost is an important part of developing into a well rounded adult
7- Gonna get some mallowpuffs now

[JATZ]

Hi zk-awesome & welcome to the Nelson crew. First some housekeeping:

1 - change your name - it sucks big time
2- get another bike. I had a GB400tt & it was cool. It was black, black as night... however won't cut the mustard when we take you out screaming & writhing into the backblocks for the initiation.
3- Don't listen to any north islanders - They can't ride for shit.
4 - KLRs are the only thing worth riding if you want to look cool & pull hot chicks - well apart from Mrs Jatz' Tenere...& an old GS PD...& Africa Twins are OK at a pinch too..
5- forget 5 its not interesting
6- Getting lost is an important part of developing into a well rounded adult
7- Gonna get some mallowpuffs now

Bit more housekeeping there ZK

#1 Don't listen to Padmei
#2 MrsJatz'ssss XT is the second coolest bike around here.
#3 Don't listen to Padmei, he's a crackpot
#4 Always remember #1 and #3

(Hey Padmei )

[NordieBoy]

6- Getting lost is an important part of developing into a well rounded adult

6b- So is regularly falling off in your own driveway.

[Padmei]

Forgot no8
8- Don't expect to make friends with anyone in Nelson. They're all bastards.

(apart from Mrs Jatz & Jen & Ms topo)

[warewolf]

having the back and the front NOT line up is why we go riding.

Eh? I thought that's why you gouged a hole in your swingarm?

[Woodman]

Eh? I thought that's why you gouged a hole in your swingarm?

different kind of alignment

[Ms Topo]

Forgot no8
8- Don't expect to make friends with anyone in Nelson. They're all bastards.

(apart from Mrs Jatz & Jen & Ms topo)

Oh thanks Padmei

[warewolf]

this might be a good time to introduce myself to the Nelson KB community.

Welcome to the nuthouse. Beer's in the fridge, I'll have one while you're up.

The GB doesn't like the gravel (or maybe it's me - I took it up Dovedale hill last weekend as a bit of a detour, but I won't be doing that again, the back end was all over the place

"They all do that, sir."

Road bikes can do gravel quite merrily, you just have to ride them accordingly. The GB shouldn't be too bad, being a 'standard' bike with taller narrower tyres and a more upright riding position.

[Woodman]

There is rule number 9 which says, and i state:

Do not under any circumstances post a thread asking the following, or a near facsimile of.

" I am about to buy an adventure bike and I have narrowed it down to either a KLR or a DR, what are your opinions??"

This rule is for the protection of your sanity, and also after reading all the pros and cons of KLR and DR ownership, it is also designed to stop you getting a KTM.














klrs are the best

[warewolf]

I've just upgraded to a Honda GB250

Whaddya know? I had a CBX250, loved it, did heaps of gravel riding on it. Just found some interesting notes at the Good Honda Guide:

HONDA CBX250
1984-86, 248cc DOHC single,
31hp, 100mph, 70mpg, 310lbs
Rare upgrade to the RS with superior top and bottom ends, the engine lasts 30-45k. Top end most likely to give trouble, some bikes have alternator problems and eat cheap chains. Excellent chassis eventually suffers from gummed up front disc, shagged rear shocks and demise of all the chassis bearings but the good mixture of flickability, frugality and performance overwhelms such irritants.
HONDA GB250
1987 on, 249cc DOHC single,
30hp, 95mph, 65mpg, 290lbs
Popular Jap market retro single based on the CBX250RS, which occasionally turns up as a grey import. Still available as a new bike in Japan. Highly practical device with a useful turn of speed and, front disc excepted, very practical for UK roads. Most spares will swap with the rarer CBX250.

[warewolf]

OK, here 'tis. Lovely day for it