New Zealand's 'perfect bike'?

[EJK]

Can it do mean wheelies bro?

Thats what you really wanna ask eh?

[nodrog:Me]

Thanks - I will PM laava - I think I may have seen his work in Stromtrooper.com - LED's in the tailight?

he has leds around the exhaust caps and in the mirrors that work with his indicators.

[sels1]

So here is a lousy pic (taken by the dealers) of the new ride.

Well congrats on the new ride.May it bring many hours of happiness.

[Crisis management]

Does he do KTM's?

Yes, and very well if the one I've seen is anything to go by.....


Gel seat not jelly enough for you?

[Cajun]

Does he do KTM's?

it got a seat we can do it.

can do whatever you need, lower, higher, softer, harder, reshape.

Custom fit to suit your arse.

[marioc]

I think they look quite nice

[Oscar]

Yes, and very well if the one I've seen is anything to go by.....


Gel seat not jelly enough for you?

I got rid of it - too short.

[Draig]

I believe that they use the original base and build the new seat on top of that. - Thus no 'spare' seat.

Sorry I couldnt help.

Ah well - worth asking.

Enjoy the new ride

Ta

[oldrider]

Back from the shop.

Picked up a 06 Suzuki VStrom 1000.

New grips, Vetura rack, and a really nice Rider seat. Like new condition - not even a stone ship. Silver and Black.

Spoke to the previous owner - 63 years old - told me he got it to 140km once - never did gravel etc - a VERY gentle rider.

Booked it in to Holshot for a full service - and will throw new rubber on it also.

Best part - Price for it was 10,995 which was about right. BUT I got 10k for the Suzuki M50 I traded - I only paid 10.5 for it when I brought it new 7 months ago - now added just under 8000km.

I know its only the difference that matters not the bike or trade value - but I did go to Holshot and they said to take the deal - there was nothing that they could do to even get close.

Im one happy camper right now. So happy I even went for a ride in the hail.

Its been an interesting thread - thanks for all the comments and help guys!


wahoooo - not to buy engine guards, panniers, and Im off!

Well, will there be an after purchase ride report to follow, now that you have had it a few days? John

[Tank]

Well, will there be an after purchase ride report to follow, now that you have had it a few days? John

Well sure.

I took it into Holshots for a full going over.

The Brakes had not been cleaned and were 'grabby' gave them a tidy up - now working far better.

The suspension was on 'full soft' front and rear -went back to defaults and it rides a ton nicer.

Changed all fluids and filters (air filter was looked terrible).

The HUGE Givi screen was buffering me like a bastard - Thanks a a KB'er I picked up a madstad adjustable bracket and went back to the (way smaller) standard screen - and now there is no buffering - its like riding in a quite bubble of happiness.

Bike is riding fantastic! did the S?W 16 loop today - far quicker and smoother than I would normally have done on the M50.

I really enjoyed the ride - although because the bike is so different its like I have to learn how to ride all over again.

I got home and said "I love this bike" - its given me a great grin - comfortable ride, and makes me laugh like a mad man when I pop the wrist down to overtake - this thing aint slow (well for me anyhow - Im sure its no R1 etc etc).

Lesson learnt - when buying second hand - do research - set the bike up right, and make sure to give it a full going over - your bike will love you for it.

[oldrider]

Well sure.

I took it into Holshots for a full going over.

The Brakes had not been cleaned and were 'grabby' gave them a tidy up - now working far better.

The suspension was on 'full soft' front and rear -went back to defaults and it rides a ton nicer.

Changed all fluids and filters (air filter was looked terrible).

The HUGE Givi screen was buffering me like a bastard - Thanks a a KB'er I picked up a madstad adjustable bracket and went back to the (way smaller) standard screen - and now there is no buffering - its like riding in a quite bubble of happiness.

Bike is riding fantastic! did the S?W 16 loop today - far quicker and smoother than I would normally have done on the M50.

I really enjoyed the ride - although because the bike is so different its like I have to learn how to ride all over again.

I got home and said "I love this bike" - its given me a great grin - comfortable ride, and makes me laugh like a mad man when I pop the wrist down to overtake - this thing aint slow (well for me anyhow - Im sure its no R1 etc etc).

Lesson learnt - when buying second hand - do research - set the bike up right, and make sure to give it a full going over - your bike will love you for it.

Well done that man!

Do your self a favour now and put a Pro-oiler on the chain and we will see you on the (any kind of) road some day, soon. Good luck, good choice, cheers John.