And on a lighter note. A Harley.

[Big Dave]

Recently completed the test on the new '07 Road King for the December Kiwi Rider (out mid Nov).

Don't let the 50's look fool ya (rider or bike) - wonderful motorcycle. Goes, stops, tips and handles like a modern bike should and is just a beautiful machine.

The 96 cube motor is a gem and a fantastic feel good bike to ride.

Try one before you knock 'em. I loved it.

My pics are here:
http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_...toAlbum18.html

This is one of osbornes for the test:

[frogfeaturesFZR]

Very nice BD, both bike & photo's

[TonyB]

Goes, stops, tips and handles like a modern bike should and is just a beautiful machine.

Hmm, I begin to suspect that my long held beliefs about Harelys are as outdated as those of people who say "Jap bikes don't handle" because they didn't in the 70's and early 80's.

[thehollowmen]

My second choice in harley, as soon as I can get the dosh.

Very pretty

[kiwifruit]

looks classic

one day.....

[Swoop]

Is there any alternative to putting the numberplate where it is currently?

[Big Dave]

Is there any alternative to putting the numberplate where it is currently?

See what you mean, It's not as prominent when it has a passenger seat and backrest. It's pretty much a solo unit as standard.

[Motu]

Pity about the motor - it'd look better as a Pan or Knuckle head.I've got no problem with a bike that looks old...but isn't.

[skelstar]

Bloody nice looking bike.

Tell me, is keeping bikes clean for the 'shoot' a challenge?

[Pwalo]

I'm surprised you didn't go for a sepia tint and show your true age old fella.

[Big Dave]

I'm surprised you didn't go for a sepia tint and show your true age old fella.

It is! Just a mild one.

[Big Dave]

Bloody nice looking bike.

Tell me, is keeping bikes clean for the 'shoot' a challenge?

Nah - it's not really - most grime doesn't show up on camera and if it's real bad photoshop is our friend.

[Big Dave]

Pity about the motor - it'd look better as a Pan or Knuckle head.I've got no problem with a bike that looks old...but isn't.

Not when you ride it mate - it's got some pull.

[Ixion]

Hmm, I begin to suspect that my long held beliefs about Harelys are as outdated as those of people who say "Jap bikes don't handle" because they didn't in the 70's and early 80's.

I must try a Harley one day. But I just can't get with having my feet stuck out in front. Too weird.

[Motu]

Just the look of the motor I'm nit picking about - the Harley motor gets less and less character as it goes on through the years.The Yamaha big twin is one of the few motors in recent years that says ''look at me!'' Some guys are legs guys,some are tit guys....I'm an engine guy.