Manawatu Rant n Rave

[chanceyy]

Bloody oath!
Been a long time since I had chocolate cake......

and it will a while longer before I will be making any either .. back up north tomorrow til friday week .. unfortunately I will still have the laptop with me so can keep an eye on you vagrant lot


anyhow how many are riding the route with cowboyz this weekend and how many of you are free on the 14th mid aft for a meeting ???

[slydesigns]

wheres the meeting? Or you can use our place and we can throw up a bbq arvo meal at the same time. And maybe superbikes or GP after.

[chanceyy]

wheres the meeting? Or you can use our place and we can throw up a bbq arvo meal at the same time. And maybe superbikes or GP after.

thanks Simon but Carmen has offered her place for the meeting but it could involve quite a few ppl as the pilots from the rescue helicopter have been invited as well so not decided yet

it will be in palmerston & figure about 2.30pm

[yod]

they got any bikes in there?

yep

usual assortment of dirt + 4 wheelers as well as a VFR, CB1300, and an ST

one chap mentioned they had quite a few more road bikes out the back still being prepped for showroom or something

im thinking: wouldnt you prep them before your opening day?

meh

[cowboyz]

ok... went to Freedoms last night, talked to Craig and we came to rhe conclusion the VFR800 they had wasn't what we are looking for. Its too heavy vs power and handling so we'd end up disillusioned and probably not riding 2up at all, leaving her out of any future rides and thats not the plan.
However all was not lost... after laughing about street fighter-ing a CBR or R1 we ended up standing next to their 3 VTR1000 Firestorms.
Good looking 2up seat, low rear pegs, had to admit not a bad looking bike, comfortable riding position thats not TOOO far the touring way.

Anyone had any experience with one?

I looked at the VTR. Too much I didnt like about it. Of the two I would have a VFR over a VTR any day of the week. They both have power and they both have weight. VFR looks a whole heap better. They are touring bikes so that has to be taken into consideration.

Sly:

Sounds like the salesmans got to many VTRs and wants to move them. I'd take the VFR if given the choice and they where both good examples.

VTRs chew fuel and I doubt if they have more power to weight.

agreed. The VTRs I have seen also seem to want a shit load of money for them. It would surprise me if anyone was disappointed with the VFR for touring.

yep

usual assortment of dirt + 4 wheelers as well as a VFR, CB1300, and an ST

one chap mentioned they had quite a few more road bikes out the back still being prepped for showroom or something

im thinking: wouldnt you prep them before your opening day?

meh

Well they did post a honda sign on the door to keep people away.

[Meanie]

Had a look myself at the new city honda and am ashamed to say the new VFR 800 took my fancy (quiet in the cheap seats, that means you, Yod and Bonez) The young fella in there was very helpful and gave me a flier to take home to show Monie and yes she does like it And you can get hard panniers for it, pity it doesnt have a shaft drive but it is a Honda i guess. So could be a Honda joining the fold at the meanies ranch in the future
Might even be tempted to ride it myself

[banditrider]

Oh you will have to come see the red beast.........seeing is believing
And well have to get some pics beside each other so i can do a befe and after

Wait til I get my paint brush & roller out!

[banditrider]

From the distance perspective. The VFR would be the more comfortable of the 2 and definitely have a better range. Seen plenty of them on the Southern X / GC. Don't think I've seen a VTR on one. Personally I like both but would love to have a VTR parked next to the Connie for the odd quick blast. Gotta love that noise they make!

But then I'd also like to have....

[Meanie]

Wait til I get my paint brush & roller out!

Cowboyz can give you a few tips on painting a bike, he painted the ol pos 600 from black to red
A blind man would have been pleased to see it

[Meanie]

From the distance perspective. The VFR would be the more comfortable of the 2 and definitely have a better range. Seen plenty of them on the Southern X / GC. Don't think I've seen a VTR on one. Personally I like both but would love to have a VTR parked next to the Connie for the odd quick blast. Gotta love that noise they make!

But then I'd also like to have....

I hope to be going eni meanie monie mo in the future
I knew i encouraged monie to ride for a reason

[banditrider]

I hope to be going eni meanie monie mo in the future
I knew i encouraged monie to ride for a reason

My first go with an online lotto ticket was quite a dissapointment....

[cowboyz]

but.......


. I learnt alot doing it.
. I sold the bike for twice what I paid for it
. If I was to do it again it would come out heaps better
. Much more satisfying than handing the bike off to someone, giving them money and picking it up a week later.

[yod]

Had a look myself at the new city honda and am ashamed to say the new VFR 800 took my fancy (quiet in the cheap seats, that means you, Yod and Bonez) The young fella in there was very helpful and gave me a flier to take home to show Monie and yes she does like it And you can get hard panniers for it, pity it doesnt have a shaft drive but it is a Honda i guess. So could be a Honda joining the fold at the meanies ranch in the future
Might even be tempted to ride it myself

can't argue, they are a bloody nice bike....i was looking at a couple of 05's until i got the blackbird, i just found their power to weight figures weren't that good (not bad, just not that good), especially since i'm 2-up a lot

for Monie - i might be concerned about weight, they are surprisingly heavy for a modern bike, (more than an RF! but not sure about the latest models), and possibly height also

[slydesigns]

They only got heavier as they got newer unfortunately. Also... the VTEC transition is a little aggressive, and about midcorner in terms of speed. Wheelspin/churp and a possible slide do result from all the info on the VFR forums.
The cam geared pre 02 not vtec model is apparently the better of the range, but doesn't look as good.

[slydesigns]

Hit a bike last night in my car.

not good.

1400 Suzuki GSX 05

Rider is fine, bike is bent, cars only minor damaged. PT's has the bike now. Thank god for leathers, helmets, PT's recovery ute, PT's for helping, bike loving cops, overly nice rider/victim and mostly INSURANCE!

Always been GETTING hit, never actually DOING the hitting until now. I know the feeling of sickness and guilt now.