Page 2 of 9 FirstFirst 1234 ... LastLast
Results 16 to 30 of 134

Thread: The most boring bike

  1. #16
    Join Date
    22nd July 2005 - 00:27
    Bike
    77 XL250
    Location
    Tararua
    Posts
    1,576
    Quote Originally Posted by Jantar View Post
    Most boring bike I've owned would be a 1984 Suzuki GSX1100E. It didn't do anything badly, but wasn't all that great either. It just did exactly what was asked of it.
    Was that the "D" model? I found the "E" model with the 16 inch front wheel exciting - for all the wrong reasons.
    The best way to forget all your troubles is to wear tight underpants.

  2. #17
    Join Date
    26th July 2005 - 12:12
    Bike
    Aprilia Shiver 750, Suzuki RG150E
    Location
    Newdlands, Welly...
    Posts
    5,480
    Quote Originally Posted by slofox View Post
    And did it?
    Amazingly enough it did !!
    They were tough motors those 3V 250N's.


    "...you meet the weirdest people riding a Guzzi !!..."

  3. #18
    Join Date
    21st August 2004 - 12:00
    Bike
    2017 Suzuki Dl1000
    Location
    Picton
    Posts
    5,177
    Quote Originally Posted by Dadpole View Post
    Was that the "D" model? I found the "E" model with the 16 inch front wheel exciting - for all the wrong reasons.
    Yes, the ED not the EE. I traded it on a Katana 1100 wire wheel that is now owned by a well know KBer in Taupo. Now that bike was NOT boring.
    Time to ride

  4. #19
    Join Date
    2nd October 2011 - 19:50
    Bike
    2000 Honda Hornet 600
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    2,428
    Hyosung GT250N - Mind you, it was a 2003 model, so very old and wasn't well-cared for, so it may not have performed up to spec, but generally I found it heavy, lazy and uncomfortable. But that's just me...

  5. #20
    Join Date
    5th December 2008 - 13:01
    Bike
    Japanese Zero, Yer mama
    Location
    Hamilton
    Posts
    1,976
    GN250. I literally fell asleep riding it. Woke up in the ditch.
    I've spent my money on bikes, booze and babes. The rest I've wasted....

  6. #21
    Join Date
    31st March 2005 - 02:18
    Bike
    CB919, 1090R, R1200GSA
    Location
    East Aucks
    Posts
    10,502
    Blog Entries
    140
    I think the OP's first post is slightly contradictory. The camry of bikes I reckon has to be the Hornet CB900. It does whatever you want, when you want, awfully reliable etc. I guess it's kinda boring?

    Brilliant at nothing really, but crap at nothing, guess it's what makes it brilliant?
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

  7. #22
    Join Date
    5th December 2008 - 13:01
    Bike
    Japanese Zero, Yer mama
    Location
    Hamilton
    Posts
    1,976
    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    I think the OP's first post is slightly contradictory. The camry of bikes I reckon has to be the Hornet CB900. It does whatever you want, when you want, awfully reliable etc. I guess it's kinda boring?

    Brilliant at nothing really, but crap at nothing, guess it's what makes it brilliant?
    Not to mention Grin factor 11
    I've spent my money on bikes, booze and babes. The rest I've wasted....

  8. #23
    Join Date
    26th July 2005 - 12:12
    Bike
    Aprilia Shiver 750, Suzuki RG150E
    Location
    Newdlands, Welly...
    Posts
    5,480
    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    I think the OP's first post is slightly contradictory. The camry of bikes I reckon has to be the Hornet CB900. It does whatever you want, when you want, awfully reliable etc. I guess it's kinda boring?

    Brilliant at nothing really, but crap at nothing, guess it's what makes it brilliant?
    Fair call. Hornet 900's are great machines.

    I guess I should have just left out the Toyota reference and just said ridden/owned that are unexciting and boring.
    Just interesting different people's experiences / opinions.


    "...you meet the weirdest people riding a Guzzi !!..."

  9. #24
    Join Date
    31st March 2005 - 02:18
    Bike
    CB919, 1090R, R1200GSA
    Location
    East Aucks
    Posts
    10,502
    Blog Entries
    140
    Quote Originally Posted by 5150 View Post
    Not to mention Grin factor 11
    Shhhh, I like that everyone thinks I'm an old nana on it (including cops etc) when I'm riding around...
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.

  10. #25
    Join Date
    20th September 2009 - 14:02
    Bike
    A big Wheel, and a sponge bob scooter :P
    Location
    ...usually unsure
    Posts
    1,555
    Tis a good thread nude...tis a bloody hard question to (Now that Ive thought about it)

    But...I honestly don't think Ive owned a boring bike....Ive always managed to either have lots of fun or get into lots of trouble! on every bike Ive owned or riden?
    ...I like bikes!...any kind of bike!!, just as long as its got 2 wheels, handlebars and some fuel in the tank...Im happy

    ...cars on the other hand!...stupid bloody design!...boooooriiiing! (And I kerb grind the shit out of em ...V8s have promise...but nothin like a bike!)



    There are "special bikes" tho...like my old "PhatGirll" (but I don't need to explain that to most of u lot )

    When Life thows me a curve
    ...I lean into it!

  11. #26
    Join Date
    4th May 2006 - 22:17
    Bike
    1987 GPX 250
    Location
    New Zealand
    Posts
    3,445
    Hyo GT250R. Took one for a test ride. Engine was dull and lifeless. Not sure if that was bike specific or all models are like that.


    And corollas aren't boring!

  12. #27
    Join Date
    25th September 2011 - 10:52
    Bike
    Windle, MoBuilt, Fireblade, RS250, FZR4
    Location
    Dunedin
    Posts
    2,987
    havent come across a bike I've found boring yet..

    maybe your all doing it wrong..

    .. if it seems boring, pull over - find some mushrooms growin nearby, ingest, then try riding the bike again. If no change repeat earier steps until experience and excitement level improves.

  13. #28
    Join Date
    3rd January 2005 - 11:00
    Bike
    All of them
    Location
    Brisvegas
    Posts
    12,472
    No bike is boring if you exceed its limitations.

  14. #29
    Join Date
    21st March 2012 - 20:40
    Bike
    2006 Hyosung GT250R
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    30
    i've ridden few bikes, but the most boring of the 5 was a replica Royal Enfield Bullet 500, but in saying that it looked so nice.

  15. #30
    Join Date
    17th April 2006 - 05:39
    Bike
    Various things
    Location
    Wellington
    Posts
    14,429
    Most boring bike I've owned was a KLX250. Handled like a KX, but an XR185 would kick sand in your face.

    Most boring bike I've ever ridden? Draw between a CX400 Euro, and an XZ400.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •