Manawatu Rant n Rave

**ali** · 16th December 2007, 15:07

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Actually you are correct that there is a Kawasaki or two that I would be keen on but alas they are out of my reach at the moment

If you must get rid of one of the classic bikes of this ( and last ) century, go for a Honda.

There are far too many of those bloody big Kwakas screaming past me every time I go out for a ride ( can't wait for whatever new version of the blackbird Honda decides to bless us with ).

**banditrider** · 16th December 2007, 15:11

Originally Posted by ali

If you must get rid of one of the classic bikes of this ( and last ) century, go for a Honda.

There are far too many of those bloody big Kwakas screaming past me every time I go out for a ride ( can't wait for whatever new version of the blackbird Honda decides to bless us with ).

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em eh?

I actually test rode a bird a few years ago & liked it a lot. Then I enquired about the one that Anza had quite cheap a while back - still waiting for them to get back to me...

**HornetBoy** · 16th December 2007, 15:11

Originally Posted by ali

If you must get rid of one of the classic bikes of this ( and last ) century, go for a Honda.

There are far too many of those bloody big Kwakas screaming past me every time I go out for a ride ( can't wait for whatever new version of the blackbird Honda decides to bless us with ).

I agree with that ,go honda's ,have actually taken a liking to the blackbird(along with the vfr) lately as i see them at just about every ride im on and by the looks of them they're built for touring,never ridden one as of yet but i plan to in the near future.although ive heard some rough comments on the linked brake system

But have inquired to most of the manawatu bike dealerships on the 08 black birds and prices etc ,because im looking into possibly purchasing one in the near future

**ali** · 16th December 2007, 15:16

Originally Posted by banditrider

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em eh?

I actually test rode a bird a few years ago & liked it a lot. Then I enquired about the one that Anza had quite cheap a while back - still waiting for them to get back to me...

That was a great buy but it would be a cold day in Hell before I bought from there.

**NZsarge** · 16th December 2007, 15:17

Originally Posted by ali

If you must get rid of one of the classic bikes of this ( and last ) century, go for a Honda.

There are far too many of those bloody big Kwakas screaming past me every time I go out for a ride ( can't wait for whatever new version of the blackbird Honda decides to bless us with ).

I did consider a new Honda CB1300, the faired version, nice bike but I like the bike i'm thinking about even better.

**banditrider** · 16th December 2007, 15:17

Originally Posted by ali

That was a great buy but it would be a cold day in Hell before I bought from there.

Damn straight! Lucky they lost the kwaka dealership...

**banditrider** · 16th December 2007, 15:18

Originally Posted by NZsarge

I did consider a new Honda CB1300, the faired version, nice bike but I like the bike i'm thinking about even better.

Must be a Bandit then!

**NZsarge** · 16th December 2007, 15:21

Originally Posted by banditrider

Must be a Bandit then!

Thought about one of those on the ride back home on friday but....nah..

**ali** · 16th December 2007, 15:24

Originally Posted by Hornet250Boy

I agree with that ,go honda's ,have actually taken a liking to the blackbird(along with the vfr) lately as i see them at just about every ride im on and by the looks of them they're built for touring,never ridden one as of yet but i plan to in the near future.although ive heard some rough comments on the linked brake system

But have inquired to most of the manawatu bike dealerships on the 08 black birds and prices etc ,because im looking into possibly purchasing one in the near future

Haven't found the brakes to be an issue but as I'm a slow, sad old bastard, Im not working them to the max.

And they sure beat the hell out of the bikes I was riding 20 years ago.

Next time you are down near Feilding, send me a message and you take mine out for a whirl.

**HornetBoy** · 16th December 2007, 15:30

Originally Posted by ali

Haven't found the brakes to be an issue but as I'm a slow, sad old bastard, Im not working them to the max.

And they sure beat the hell out of the bikes I was riding 20 years ago.

Next time you are down near Feilding, send me a message and you take mine out for a whirl.

o ok ,yea would beat the hell out of my katanas brakes to i bet

wow yea

!! ill have to take ya up on that offer mate, am frequently riding down to palmy on a daily basis,will let ya know before hand tho.

**blacksheep** · 16th December 2007, 16:54

i know what it is sarge!

**NZsarge** · 16th December 2007, 17:27

Originally Posted by blacksheep

i know what it is sarge!

Not fully counting my chickens just yet, i'll believe it when I ride it home.
Still have'nt made up my mind as to which one yet, the new one or the demo.
did you search the that issue I was telling you about?

**blacksheep** · 16th December 2007, 18:02

might have a look now

**banditrider** · 16th December 2007, 18:36

Originally Posted by blacksheep

i know what it is sarge!

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Not fully counting my chickens just yet, i'll believe it when I ride it home.
Still have'nt made up my mind as to which one yet, the new one or the demo.
did you search the that issue I was telling you about?

C'mon, someone fess up!