Welcome Maha & Mom to Ashhurst drinks

**NZsarge** · 16th September 2008, 09:07

Originally Posted by sinfull

Awwww rub it in Sarge lol

Nah mate, nuthin' to rub in there, those CB13's are nice bikes, I particularly like the semi-faired one though.
Sorta bol'd'or but modern in a retro way.
I almost like em as much as XJR13's. Modern classic's along with the GSX14 and ZXR12.

**yod** · 16th September 2008, 10:44

yep i remember you checking out the one over in masterton...you looked reasonably keen

**Mom** · 16th September 2008, 18:08

Originally Posted by yod

yep i remember you checking out the one over in masterton...you looked reasonably keen

We test rode the semi faired version before Maha bought the naked. I hated it! Really, got off the thing and was not very complimentary at all. It was a bit older to be fair, but YUK! Pillion configuration was crap (compared to the trumpy) and I felt like I was about to launch off the back anytime!

The retro colours look great! Retro, makes me laugh, I am retro if it comes to that, these were the colours of my youth

But the bike we rode did not ring any bells for me for sure, even allowing for the little compartments for lippy and hairspray in the bikini fairing

Maha took one look at the naked here at our local shop and it was obviously game over for him. I decided to man up and just get over it! So pleased I did! I was so spoiled on the Triumph for pillion configuration, it was the BEST I have ever experienced. The CB is great.

My biggest problem now is the height of the pillion peg. I am vertically challenged and that step up to the peg can be challenging, especially on a heavily cambered road. Maha is very good at finding a bit more level place for me to mount

gosh that could be considered rude in the right company...LOL. I have had to take the knee armour out of my pants so my knees can bend in comfort (I hate that bit) but otherwise it is a fantasic bike.

**Maha** · 16th September 2008, 18:44

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Heh he, I know, I was trying to get you to buy one if you remember, but you went and bought the CB13.
I dunno, some people just can't be helped...

(Just kidding eh...)

I do remember you having a tussle with jrandom about GSX v CB....

**manwithav8** · 16th September 2008, 20:51

can I bring mince and cheese pies?

**cowboyz** · 16th September 2008, 20:54

that depends on if you already took a bite out of them

**Monie** · 16th September 2008, 20:54

Originally Posted by yod

indeed....nowhere near enough crap in ashhurst

there is when you get here ...

**manwithav8** · 16th September 2008, 20:59

Originally Posted by cowboyz

that depends on if you already took a bite out of them

I turn up with half eaten pies if you promise me my tools back looking all nice and shiney

**cowboyz** · 16th September 2008, 21:04

Of course they are nice and shinny. I havent used them since I borrowed them 100 years ago. I own a kwaka remember!

**manwithav8** · 16th September 2008, 21:09

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Of course they are nice and shinny. I havent used them since I borrowed them 100 years ago. I own a kwaka remember!

well if the kwaka is anything to go by then the tools will be filthy and beaten all over

**cowboyz** · 16th September 2008, 21:21

nah, I only treat my stuff like that.

Anyhow. You obviously havent seen the new look! The 9 is very shinny now! Even 86 was impressed.

**86GSXR** · 16th September 2008, 21:50

I was very impressed. I never realised the 9 had an silver swingarm before, I always thought it was painted black. Same with all the other shiney bits lol. Bloody thing looked brand new.

See you guys Friday, have a safe trip Maha and Mom, watch out for dodgy bikers on Vinegar Hill

**yod** · 16th September 2008, 22:00

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

I was very impressed. I never realised the 9 had an silver swingarm before, I always thought it was painted black. Same with all the other shiney bits lol. Bloody thing looked brand new.

See you guys Friday, have a safe trip Maha and Mom, watch out for dodgy bikers on Vinegar Hill

i thought the whole thing was army surplus since it had that camo paint job

you not joining us in the welcome party friday?