tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post5557303452952094150..comments2024-03-27T13:31:19.753+11:00Comments on The Road to Nowhere: Contemplating a new bikeStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-82496879583630309972013-07-14T20:30:34.511+10:002013-07-14T20:30:34.511+10:00Best fit most likely won't be a sportsbike, ra...Best fit most likely won't be a sportsbike, rather something like a Vstrom would be a better choice. Although the Vstrom doesn't seem to stir the soul when looking at it and when I've riden Geoffs.<br /><br />I guess anytime the technology stops you from going down the road, it is well worth the money to save your bacon.Any time a Roo jumps out in front of you it's pants shitting time, let alone being on a wet road when it happens. Good job you kept it together.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-58044605286228962442013-07-14T20:23:09.175+10:002013-07-14T20:23:09.175+10:00That fugly green one grows on you. Yep should be g...That fugly green one grows on you. Yep should be good trying some of these on for fit. It'll have to wait until next year to start looking though after the NZ trip.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-70386882086409673322013-07-14T18:04:08.084+10:002013-07-14T18:04:08.084+10:00Ah, the thrill of the hunt! You're right, ther...Ah, the thrill of the hunt! You're right, there really isn't a bad bike as such - it's all about getting one that best fits you needs. But therein lies the catch.....you needs are always changing, kinda like what music you feel like listening to depends on your mood at the time. In an ideal world we'd all have a stable of motorcycles!<br /><br />I've got a few years age on you Steve, however, I'm firmly of the view that technology can go some way to plugging the gap as reflexes etc decline with age. Like you, my next bike will have ABS - I decided that last year when I locked the back wheel panic braking on a wet road when a 'roo jumped out in front of me. Similarly, a slipper clutch and traction control only has to work once to be worth it!<br /><br />Cheers Jules.Tarsnakes Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859439380216890525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-52047638809157345342013-07-11T17:41:40.024+10:002013-07-11T17:41:40.024+10:00I think you once told me there's nothing wrong...I think you once told me there's nothing wrong with dreaming. You are going to have so much fun working out which bike is the right one for you I'm sure .. they all look great to me but then I dont know much about that type of bike .. I like the fugly green one :D<br /><br />As someone else said . .might even have been you .. you'll know the right one when you get on it ... til then have a ball testing them all out!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395364582355269753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-56710748936471907872013-07-10T18:33:49.550+10:002013-07-10T18:33:49.550+10:00Yeah I can't wait to try them out either, shou...Yeah I can't wait to try them out either, should be fun.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-9868472364241048262013-07-10T18:32:34.574+10:002013-07-10T18:32:34.574+10:00Who? me? Common sense? If it was that common every...Who? me? Common sense? If it was that common everyone would have it. Sssh don't tell anyone they might try and steal it.<br /><br /><br />Part B sounds good, most rides are pretty short, may as well get a ball tearer eh?<br />Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-86962253429917877332013-07-10T18:29:45.388+10:002013-07-10T18:29:45.388+10:00Thanks for that geoff. I think your right about th...Thanks for that geoff. I think your right about the bike picking itself for me. There does seem to be emotional attachment to bikes for some reason. Wonder why that is?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-7266359074775362012013-07-09T22:29:31.308+10:002013-07-09T22:29:31.308+10:00Test Ride! What a great phrase. I read somewhere...Test Ride! What a great phrase. I read somewhere recently, if you really think you could be happy with any or all, flip a coin. As the coin lands you might realize you were hoping for on over another. And there is your answer. :)<br /><br />Have fun dreaming and drooling, and looking forward to test rides. BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-26206505000485505562013-07-09T21:42:45.022+10:002013-07-09T21:42:45.022+10:00I can't see you on anything other than an R1 o...I can't see you on anything other than an R1 or ZX10.......but maybe you are growing some common sense now(courtesey of those money sucking kids) and you might consider something that is more comfortable for the longer days. Maybe more comfortable to put said kids on the back of in a few years?<br />Or just get a ball-tearer and only ride in a 2 hour radius of home! :-)Flyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304812333120293988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-11055026504610410322013-07-09T12:37:01.181+10:002013-07-09T12:37:01.181+10:00Decisions, decisions indeed! I was in the same po...Decisions, decisions indeed! I was in the same position switching from a faired Blackbird to a Street Triple but I didn't want anything that was too similar. Getting used to the wind blast was surprisingly quick and a small screen was quite effective. On the 1600 km in 24 hours rides I do, the naked Triple was actually less fatiguing than the 'bird or the K100RS before it so they're not that bad for distance riding.<br /><br />However, the ultimate test is to get a decent ride on each of your short-listed bikes for both "feel" and that elusive emotional appeal. The right bike for you will probably pick itself. Before the test rides, I thought the choice would be between the Thruxton Bonneville and Ducati Monster but after riding the Triple, it was no contest.<br /><br />Exciting times ahead - good luck!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-54424784158932769222013-07-08T18:53:54.694+10:002013-07-08T18:53:54.694+10:00There in lies the problem, you can only choose 1 b...There in lies the problem, you can only choose 1 bike. I don't have the funds to stretch it out to 2 bikes. I be luck at all to even get an update in with those 2 money hoovering kids about.<br /><br />Brandy you just need ride those top heavy bikes fast so that they don't fall over, cause everybody knows that bikes fall over if they don't go fast.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-41876077446147253932013-07-08T18:42:10.409+10:002013-07-08T18:42:10.409+10:00It's a lot harder than you think to pick one b...It's a lot harder than you think to pick one bike. They are all so good these days.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-88194645809177463862013-07-08T18:33:14.744+10:002013-07-08T18:33:14.744+10:00Yep its going to be fun when I actually get the ch...Yep its going to be fun when I actually get the chance to test all these bikes. I'm hearing you on the unfaired thing. Not much wind/weather protection during touring.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-67992038731692670782013-07-08T02:03:50.064+10:002013-07-08T02:03:50.064+10:00Decisions decisions......
I think it will be hard...Decisions decisions......<br /><br />I think it will be hard to decide on one but at the same time, hopefully once you ride them you'll just know which is the right fit.<br /><br />Think of the type of riding you will do most often. You might not want a touring bike if 90% of the time you aren't touring. <br /><br />I am partial to naked bikes for some reason - the fully faired bikes just look top heavy and are begging to nap. Maybe it is my upper body strength that is lacking. <br /><br />I look forward to hearing of your test rides to see which ones you are leaning towards.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-53450984456949821782013-07-07T23:17:05.926+10:002013-07-07T23:17:05.926+10:00Best of luck to you in making a choice. That's...Best of luck to you in making a choice. That's a fine list of bikes. I think I know which one I'd choose as #1, the big Ninja... #2 would probably be the z1000. Add the luggage and you're all set.<br /><br />Decisions, decisions, decisions...Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119951275142904676.post-84735971427601753022013-07-07T20:11:01.647+10:002013-07-07T20:11:01.647+10:00You've got a great problem on your hands - you...You've got a great problem on your hands - you'll just have to ride all of 'em.<br /><br />I loved the Z1000 when I had a quick sample of one. I've also ridden a ZX-14 and would have one in a heartbeat if I had unlimited funds...<br /><br />Other than that I've only ridden an older 955 Speed Triple and it was a nice bike but I like a fairing.<br /><br />Having ridden a GSX-R1000 - I'd love one but the litre-class sports bike are probably too much bike for me...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.com