Taupo LAMS Only Track Day

LAMS riders, it's your turn to have a track day all to yourselves, pay per session, so if after one session it turns out to be not really your thing, you haven't had to waste money paying for a whole day.
There will be expierenced riders & racers there to assist with any advice or questions, plus shadow riders, to lead or follow as required to help you get in the groove.
You can also go next door to the club circuit & pay $10 for three laps on a sidecar of your choice, to complete a day you won't forget for a long time.
Maybe some clever person could repost it in a larger format. I haven't got past thumbnails yet. Thanks.

Attached Images

• image.jpg (352.4 KB)

Taupo LAMS Only Track Day

POTW Winner, week 17/2018: Divot

POTW Winner, week 17/2018: Divot

2005 Suzuki GN250

I have a Suzuki GN250 2005 that needs a little bit of work.
It's still ride-able but needs a new rear light (brake lights work fine.)
It's missing a side panel and the oil sump nut weeps slightly.
It's only done 7000kms and other than those issues is very tidy.
I was just wondering on a rough estimate to how much it would be worth?

I appreciate any help. Thank you.

2005 Suzuki GN250

BOB done and dusted

The weather was crap but it didn't stop epic battles, some old guy on the oldest bike won with really old tyres on. Sorry ESE not a 2T in sight only boring old FXR's and CBR's

BOB done and dusted

Engagement With Motorcyclists

If I wanted to engage with motorcyclists, where would I start?

On here? Motorcycle shops? Clubs? Facebook?

The subject would be our safety on the road. Not a sexy subject, and one which isn't sold easily.

Nobody thinks it'll happen to them. The crash. So nobody sees the need to change to prevent it.

Where would someone start?

Engagement With Motorcyclists

183km'h through speed camera

Since another KBer has gained some sort of notoriety with 182 kmh through a speed camera and his tally for replies is now in the sixties I'm thinking of going out today and trying for a new high score of 183.
Will I get my 15 minutes of fame on here and it make my life better, or is it not worth it?

183km'h through speed camera

Dangers of E Bikes

The Future is E bikes, better for environment, healthy and so on.

Or are they?

Some stats in from Holland are not convincing me to buy one.

[QUOTE]More cycling fatalities than deaths in cars

Disturbing news this morning: more people died on a bike than in a car in the Netherlands in 2017. A total of 206 people died on bicycles and 201 in cars. This is the first time that ever happened. The figure for cycling deaths is also the highest in 11 years. The fatality increase is completely male. The number of killed men went from 125 in 2016 to 148 in 2017. For women the total decreased a little, from 64 in 2016 to 58 in 2017. And yet, when you look at deaths per cycled kilometres, then cycling is becoming safer, not more dangerous.[QUOTE]

https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2...eaths-in-cars/

Dangers of E Bikes

Danger will robsinson!

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/103...called-him-son

Those Harley Davidson's really don't go round corners very well, do they?......

Danger will robsinson!

Great day out

Took the opportunity of some amazing weather and the day off work to get out on the bikes.

Cruised from Newton up SH16, through Kumeu, Helensville etc to Kaukapakapa for a brief check in/pause/chat. Then up past Gibbs Farm, and through the road to Wellsford/Warkworth, and on to Matakana. Around the hill with a detour to a lookout at Port Arthur (nearly at Taporo), and back via SH16 Twin Coast discovery route.

Bloody awesome day. Loads of twisties, not toooo much traffic; only one absolute dickhead (who held us up for about 20kms) deciding to perform a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre approaching a blind corner. Everyone else driving fairly well, loads of bikes out!

Capture.JPG
31252836_10155925226913005_2400634694078038016_n.jpg
31271281_10155925017433005_93715812736565248_n.jpg

Attached Images

• Capture.JPG (45.5 KB)
• 31252836_10155925226913005_2400634694078038016_n.jpg (87.3 KB)
• 31271281_10155925017433005_93715812736565248_n.jpg (118.3 KB)

Great day out

Speed camera flashed at 182kph

So 2 weeks ago I received a letter informing me a stationery speed camera clocked me at 182 kph on a rural road there was no fine just right down the bottom of the page stating 'you may receive an additional letter with court dates etc'. I have emailed asking for a photo and also done some research on what I'm looking at including fines, loss of liceanse for 28 days, careless, dangerous or wreckless driving witch is a criminal offence . Anyone had or heard of similar cases and the outcomes? ,I need my liceanse for work I'm looking at pleading guilty and more than likely trying diversion... If or when I get a follow up letter.

Cheers.

Speed camera flashed at 182kph

2000 Bandit 250V flooding 1,4 cylinders.

Heya,

I have a bandit 250 that has been sitting for a bit now and had to get a new bike to replace. Basically it started running badly till it was just running on two cylinders, guzzling much more fuel, and i could smell plenty of unburnt fuel in the exhaust. I initially thought maybe coils but the plugs were very wet and fouled for 1 and 4 replacing the spark plugs got it going again and got me home but the issue returned. Anyone had one of these and had this happens?
A guy from the Barrys Point Road Suzuki dealer recons they do this often, various other cosmetic and noncosmetic issues with bike but other than this it was running bloody well all year round.

Any tips or recommendations for the best people to take it to, ideally on or close to north shore cos who knows how far it will ride before it karks it again.

Cheers

2000 Bandit 250V flooding 1,4 cylinders.

Requesting DIY vacuum brake bleeder or assistance

Heya,

Had a go with the search box and couldn't find any similar posts. Basically when I had the handlebars upside down for replacing the mount on my near new mt07 from a low speed lowside, I pumped the brakes :) ... rookie mistake. A fair amount of pressure returned and they work okay, still plenty better than my old bike and faster to stop than cars but really really squishy at times.

I've read that I'm better of using a vacuum bleeder for lots of air bubbles since they will work their way up as I go through the fluid, and I want to get them back to 100%, all the ones in nz are well above a hundred dollars which I'd prefer not to spend, basically I'm just hoping someone can give me any ideas on making one myself since it just needs to pull a vacuum on it, or if they have one I can borrow in Auckland for some form of reimbursement that would be even better!

Formatting probably sucks big time on this since I wrote on my phone, sorry in advance and thanks in advance for any help!

Requesting DIY vacuum brake bleeder or assistance

89 GPZ1000RX stutter

Some old school knowledge / commentary needed if you can.
Low km' s 20,000 recently from Japan. Starts and runs fine except about 3200 thru to 4000 rpm where it sounds like it is sucking not enough air or not enough fuel and feels under powered. Worse if under load. If you role through the rev range slowly seems fine. Below and above this range bike runs well.
Mechanic suggests all set up like this for emission testing. How ever I have owned a few big bikes from this era most recently last year a fzr1000 and it didn't behave like this.
Carbs have been synched and checked but not ultrasonic cleaned. Awaiting the shop to have their ultrasonic cleaner fixed.
Any opinions on what else to look at if ultrasonic doesn't work ? Plugs, leads , coils etc. Does the ignition change thru this rev range , spark get weaker / stronger ??
Cheers for help.


Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

89 GPZ1000RX stutter

Crazy Ape. Another 3 wheeler with handlebars.

I'm quite fascinated by this machine. Especially the controls on the bars.

I believe their is a racing series for them in Italy.

Crazy Ape. Another 3 wheeler with handlebars.

1ST rego for WR

Hi Kaybeas. Tim here. Fresh member. Recently scored a 06 WR450 and cos I live 1 km away from 70 kms of uninterupted length of ever changing coastline, I would love to register this bike.

Issue #1: Its been regd on a EB farm class exemption and never had to have a wof. This would be be cool but it only allows for a 20km radius of the farm and I would like to be able to do some of the paper roads and moutain trials round here.

Issue #2: It is a Japanese used import.

I have got all the legal requirements, lights , horn ect all on and working so it is road worthy fit type deal.

Any ideas what to expect when I show up to VINZ or VTNZ ?
Is any of those 2 easier to deal with ? One time when I was looking at road reging a KX5, VINZ told me just go home and dont bother son.

Any ideas or experience here would be great !

Best cheers !

1ST rego for WR

Bikes Suzuki gn125

2013 Suzuki gn125h A great reliable run around or farm hack. In good condition make an ideal first bike for young riders. Wof til September and will be sold with 3 months rego. Very economical, tyres like new starts first time every time welcome to view and can deliver anywhere between methven and christchurch. $1300. Ono

Attached Thumbnails

     

Bikes Suzuki gn125

Shipping Bike To Australia

Can anyone please recommend an Auckland based Freight Forwarding company that handles shipments of bikes to Sydney.Thanks in advance.

Shipping Bike To Australia

If God exists, he is developing a sense of Irony...

http://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/nation...dg4K&ocid=iehp

Brian "Homosexuals will burn in Hell" Tamaki...

If God exists, he is developing a sense of Irony...

POTW Winner, week 16/2018: trapster66

Congratulations to

trapster66

Winner of Picture Of The Week

20150512 101958

Submit pictures to POTW from full image view of any picture in one of your public albums.

POTW Winner, week 16/2018: trapster66

Bikes 2003 Triumph Tiger

This is a darn nice bike to ride.Rear tyre is almost brand new. Starter clutch was a weakness with these and has been upgraded.
I'd be happy to trade a smaller (ok truth is LOWER) bike.
I love riding this bike but I'm a short ass and round town its a bit too tall for me.

Attached Thumbnails

     

Bikes 2003 Triumph Tiger

The war on Chicken

So I've recently seen some TV. There was a thing on the news about how chicken should have warning labels on it because women are too stupid to cook properly or something.
Then there's this ad where she gets a thigh and drumstick and wipes the bench with it, the inference being that chicken meat is...cancer or something?

Obvs tegel are the devil, and colonel sanders has a lot to answer for, but what is up with this anti-chicken movement lately?
Chickens are good people.

The war on Chicken

Build Riders, not bikes.

https://www.cycleworld.com/cycle-wor...acebook#page-5


This is an excellent interview with Matt Levatich who is the CEO of Harley Davidson.

Ignore the brand-specific aspects of it if it suits your biases the part that resonated with me was the "build riders, not bikes" part and the parts about how we all learned to ride thirty years ago and we think we remember but dont.

Really good, and an interesting and thoughtful man.

Build Riders, not bikes.

Downloadable map app (off-line use) for android?

Anyone know of an app that I can download city maps with? Presently I use my smart phone and Google-maps when I become 'geographically embarassed' on the job but thought it would be more user-friendly on a tablet. I'm too tight to do a data plan on my tablet so I've had a quick look for downloadable maps but couldn't find what I want.

Basically a downloadable map of Christchurch that I can zoom in close enough to see all the street names as it's usually the out of the way places like Scrotum Lane that I can't find.

Go.

Downloadable map app (off-line use) for android?

New cafe racer

I actually like it but it looks bloody uncomfortable

https://newatlas.com/yamaha-xsr900-c...fabrica/54297/

New cafe racer

House Builders (investment)

Hello kiwibikers, I could use some advice on building a house. I'm wanting a cheaper build that will appreciate nicely in the short/mid term. Apart from location, do you guys and gals have advice on building companies, design traps to avoid, features that bode well for resale value, etc...

I'm thinking 300-350k on house as turnkey, but sourcing the section myself. Given the turnkey nature of it, some advice on which building companies are worth a go would be much appreciated. Location is Bay of Plenty, I'll probably live in it myself.

House Builders (investment)

Darrell Eastlake Dies. Bugger

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/l...-dies-1027788/

A great partner to a Mr B Sheen back in the day. He may not have known much about bike racing to start with, but his enthusiasm and humor more than made up for it.

Darrell Eastlake Dies. Bugger

High Idle 2500-4000 warmed up

Hello.
My bike was running fine. Yesterday riding home I noticed it was idling at 3000. This morning 3000 for the most part but it did hunt between 2000 and 2500 and even go to 4000 at a couple of stops.

It was out in the rain 2 days ago but been ridden I(dry it out), and not been in the rain since. What could I should I check?

On another note the idle does increase when I hard turn right on the handle bars, the throttle body is not moving when this happens tho (wtf no big deal tho I think).

Ideas and help would be appreciated.

High Idle 2500-4000 warmed up

Parts & Accessories Original Low seat for BMW F800R/F800S/F800ST 2012

Original Low seat for BMW F800R/F800S/F800ST 2012. Great condition, no rips etc. Will post photos soon.

SWAP ONLY for a normal or high seat! If you have a matching bike and need a lower seat please do get in touch. I'm in Auckland.

Parts & Accessories Original Low seat for BMW F800R/F800S/F800ST 2012

Well that's a new one...

https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-time...ight-turned-on


I can ride 80km on my Fireblade after the fuel light goes on. .....:rolleyes:

Well that's a new one...

The folly of an L plater...

Now I don't get overly surprised when I see dumb stuff being done, but here's one I'll share with you all.

Sunday morning around 0830, city bound (in the car) on the Southern Motorway in persistent rain. Around Manukau spotted an L plated bike moving along a little under the limit in the left lane. No big deal, but coming up to my off ramp at Mt Wellington there were a few vehicles moving a bit slower so slotted in behind. No stress, doing my mirror and head check before moving onto the offramp this same L plater is now undertaking me on the shoulder!! Can you imagine how this numpty would have been RBA'd by someone who doesn't mirror and/or head check prior to moving onto the ramp? Anyway, just eased off the throttle a touch and this temporary biker doesn't even take the ramp, instead he slots in front of me in the left lane and continues towards the city. All this while lane 2 and 3 are almost empty, so no valid reason to undertake, let alone in an illegal fashion :brick::angry2::mad:

Yeah, so lucky for this L plater my situational awareness is sound, just can't help but feel he'll get bowled before long :brick::brick:

Anyway, rant over :woohoo::whocares:

The folly of an L plater...

New blockchain carfax with free reports?

This http://vinchain.io/report/check website with free vin info seems like a good Carfax alternative. Has anybody used it? And they plan to create blockchain version of their database in US and seek for investors and partners, maybe you’ll be interested.

New blockchain carfax with free reports?

POTW Winner, week 15/2018: Valkyrie

Congratulations to

Valkyrie

Winner of Picture Of The Week

Summit Road

Submit pictures to POTW from full image view of any picture in one of your public albums.

POTW Winner, week 15/2018: Valkyrie

Bikes Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2011

Due to change in circumstances I am looking to sell my fantastic Ducati. I'm the second owner from new and it has always been maintained regardless of cost. Any worn bits have been replaced during the service schedule. Recent parts including new pads and rotors, drivetrain and fluids.


The bike comes fully loaded with full Ducati hard luggage, ABS, DTC, heated grips, keyless ignition, 'skyhook' fully electrically adjustable suspension with 4 riding modes (Urban, Touring, Enduro, Sport) with suspension and engine maps adjusted by a press of a button - truly making this 4 bikes in one.


Extras include Termigoni exhaust and power commander, putting out 160BHP.


Pictures should speak for themselves and a testament to how it has been looking after, happy to take any questions.


Located in Dunedin

Attached Thumbnails

           

Bikes Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2011

RIP Ivan Mauger

one of New Zealands greatest motorcyclists passed away

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news...ectid=12033407

RIP Ivan Mauger

CRF70 front brake

I just bought my boy his first bike; a CRF70. He's loving it but has trouble reaching the front brake lever. Does anyone know if adjustable levers are available for these wee bikes? Or any suggestions on how to bring the lever closer to the bar?

Can you buy wedges for these things?

Cheers

CRF70 front brake

What could I have done..?

Hey
So I’m thinking about a minor spill I had on my bike a couple of years ago.
I was heading to work down Newton rd one wet morning, I was splitting between the cars while going over the motorway bridge. Some lady ran out from behind of the cars in traffic and popped up about 1 or 2m directly in front of me. Worried I was gonna bowl her, I grabbed a fist full of brake
and locked up the front tyre which slid on the white lines. It was either her or me. She looks at me as she continues to walk away, apologises while I’m on my arse, I shake my head at her. Luckily I could ride the rest of the way to work and only had a bump on my knee.

What could I have done differently? Who was at fault? What would happen if insurance had to get involved?

Cheers

What could I have done..?

Bikes 650 "scarver"

Great bike ideal for learner, LAM's approved.

Bikes 650 "scarver"

Motorcycling Future

well today i was highly heartened, I finally attended one of the local motocross events after being badgered to come along for quite some time.
this was a locally run event on a kind farmers paddock, there were probably somewhere in the range of 200 or so bikes from peewees right through to the big boys, one of the junior races (junior D - 70cc through to 150cc) had over 40 bikes lined up at the starting gate, was awesome

Motorcycling Future

Bikes 79/80 Montesa H6 125 Enduro

This bike has hardly ever been used sat in a shed for 30 years..
The guy I got it from was selling Montesa's from his car sales when he close up
this bike had not sold so he put it in his shed & his kids used it now and then..
I have only used it twice so about time it went to someone ealse
who will use it... It has spent the last 2 years sitting in my lounge.

The tyres on it are still the Pirelli Pentacross put on in the Montesa factory..

make me an offer if interested...:oi-grr:

PS... the site dosn't list Montesa or let me write it in...so I used custom...

Attached Thumbnails

 

Bikes 79/80 Montesa H6 125 Enduro

The bike cranks but wont start

Hey,
I am new here and i have just read some forums about reviews of others so i thought i might get some sort of help in my motorcycle. So i have bought i hyosung 250gtr 2011 model from turners and they told me the engine was turning on before but as i have got the delivery of the bike since i am trying to turn it on but its not starting. Thr engine kill switch works and the rev needle goes to max and min as well. Even the bike cranks but it wont start. Any luck or advice what should i check or do? I am a international student here so dont have too much money to spend for mechanic. Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers
Aziz

The bike cranks but wont start

Maramarua Forest Trail Ride 8 April 2018 in 4K, HQ audio.

https://youtu.be/sJUwjrRy_Ks


vid thumbnail.jpg

overview gps tracks.JPG

Attached Images

• vid thumbnail.jpg (770.5 KB)
• overview gps tracks.JPG (265.7 KB)

Maramarua Forest Trail Ride 8 April 2018 in 4K, HQ audio.

About 11 minutes in they crank up the RC166

[/QUOTE]

apart from that its all Japanese and I have zero clue.

About 11 minutes in they crank up the RC166

Route 66 - Bike Hire??

I'm going to the states in about 5 or 6 weeks looking to hire a Harley and do a bit of Route 66 with the missus for a day or so.
Just so I can say I did it lol

Any recommendations for bike hire?? Tour group ride or the like??
Anyone been there done that :)

TIA

Route 66 - Bike Hire??

Paeroa street race 2019

Who would be keen to race a bucket at Paeroa ?

Paeroa street race 2019

Bikes 2009 Suzuki gsx1300r Hayabusa

One owner bus with 91000km on clock in very good condition
pack rack , hot grips , other than that the bike stock , been well serviced through out its life and never been down, Comes with original Exhaust system NO YOSHI, has been removed

Attached Thumbnails

 

Bikes 2009 Suzuki gsx1300r Hayabusa

Bikes Yamaha FJ1200 1991

This FJ has been a faithful and reliable bike for the 6 years I've owned it. Built for comfort and touring long distances, she will pull from low speed in top gear all day with a pillion and luggage and never complain. A big bike that doesn't feel that way when riding it.

I've carried out maintenance over the past years, consisting mainly of oil, spark plug and a rear tyre change. I converted the stock oil filter to an RPM spin on oil filter set up, making changing filters a breeze. I still have the original filter housing. I replaced the clutch slave seals in 2012 and this month had the fork seals replaced.

It comes with two Givi panniers and a top box. One of the locks on the panniers is broken but other pannier and top box is lockable. I have the keys, too.

I also have the Haynes repair manual for the bike.

WOF was issued 16 March, rego current up to June 28, 2018.

I've bought another bike and apparently can't own two so this has to go!

Trade Me link for contact details : https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Lis...?id=1573652752

Attached Thumbnails

           

Bikes Yamaha FJ1200 1991

Alpinestars Bregenz Pants

Has anyone had a size/fit problem with these pants?-I recently purchased a pair of Bregenz pants on line that were size XL.-I had checked with the Alpinestars sizing chart on their website which showed XL would be correct for me.
On receipt I find even though the label says XL, the waist would be lucky to 34" instead of charted 37" to 39"-the leg length is also out by 3"-on top of these one would have to have weird legs as the knee protectors are half way down my shins.
I note that this model pant was deleted from the Alpinestars range and I wonder if this mis-sizing had anything to do with that.
I have bought a lot of Alpinestars gear over time and this is the first time I have struck a sizing problem-anyone else have a similar experience with Bregenz.

Alpinestars Bregenz Pants

Back in the game

Hi all,

I'm back on a bike after about 3 years of not owning one. The trouble now is that I've moved to Palmerston North so I'd love to have a bit of advice thrown my way.

-Good places to ride.
-Recommended workshops.
-Popular dates/routes to potentially meet some fellow riders. I'm a bit of a loner by nature, but nothing really beats the feeling of a group ride.

I've been riding for a few years now and am fairly experienced, but have been through enough tumbles and tickets to know that I prefer a more relaxed ride these days. Plus I've just bought my dream bike and plan on keeping it at "dream bike" status.

All the best,
FH

Back in the game

Anstey crook and TT off the cards

http://www.iomtoday.co.im/article.cf...earchyear=2018

tough to see anyone in this position, far less a man whose already shown us so much of what grit and determination can acheive.
I remember him racing here with stiches from surgery still in, he had little stamina so would go mad for a few laps and demoralise the opposition, get a healthy lead so when he got too tired he had a buffer and usually it was enough to win.

Anstey crook and TT off the cards

shiny side up piccies, how did they get that wrong?

the latest bike rider has an article on the shiny side up events.
*They paid Brittany Morrow to come all the way from the states to talk about all the gear all the time
*They paid the stunt riders to do dangerous things on bikes, with a t-shirt, jeans (maybe draggin but didn't look like it) and sandshoes on

http://shinysideup.nz/photos

shiny side up piccies, how did they get that wrong?

Parts & Accessories Wanting to Trade KDX Exhaust

Hi,

I would like a stock KDX silencer and pipe, I currently have an aftermarket one, does anyone want to swap? The pipe has a couple of dents as per normal, but seems in good nick, I just need a quieter pipe as mine is too loud.

Parts & Accessories Wanting to Trade KDX Exhaust

WTB WTB- Honda Goldwing 1500/1800 flat six engine

Hi,
I'm after a Honda Goldwing engine for a project. Ideally a 1500 but an 1800 would work too (I am unsure if the 1800 is a longer engine though? Space is tight)

I really only need a bare engine at the very least however the manifolds could be handy for the flanges to build out from. I have asked about the wreckers but so far only one has been found and its a bit too flash for my budget ;) Even a non-running engine would be handy because my project idea in mind has yet to be be proven to work out until I can actually nut it out on the bench.

I'm just hoping that someone on this forum might just have 'that old crashed bike collecting dust behind the shed with an engine that was fine ten years ago' sort of thing kicking about :)

otherwise any help or hints at where I might try for an engine would be happily accepted!

Cheers all,

Alex.

WTB WTB- Honda Goldwing 1500/1800 flat six engine

Stator fix

Does anyone know someone who repairs stators, particularly for a honda NC30 ? or failing that where i can get a new one ?
thanks

Stator fix

Stator fix

Does anyone know someone who repairs stators, particularly for a honda NC30 ? or failing that where i can get a new one ?
thanks

Stator fix

Waikato: Kawasaki Drag Day @ Meremere 2018

This Sunday, free if you’re on a Kawasaki :bleh:

Attached Images

• 205BDC9F-904B-4090-AA1A-A0310BC5905B.jpeg (524.9 KB)

Waikato: Kawasaki Drag Day @ Meremere 2018

Commonwealth Games

I've been watching a bit of the games.

I've come to some conclusions:

Walk-running is weird. I've stopped watching this as watching grown adults walking with carrots up their butts makes me uncomfortable.

Transgender - there is only the NZ 'girl' doing weight lifting, all others appear to have their naturally born parts. I have my doubts about the world becoming this PC ....

Beach volleyball. Great sport.

Table Tennis - I really, really think it is time to make the table larger.

Cycling - it's great to watch on the dedicated track. Fuckers in their weekend tights in CHCH should piss off our roads and find a track.

Gymnastics - I don't care about the gender this is amazing to watch. Speaking of genders I do find it odd in this more 'enlightened' age that the lads wear a singlet and long pants (tights?), and the ladies still wear what amounts to a sparkly swimsuit wedged halfway up their bum cheeks.

Commonwealth Games

Bikes Suzuki Dr250S(E?) 1990 -93

Price Due to putting in $700 in parts and service. New oil/filter, Sprockets, chain, fork seals, fork oil front mudguard, with less than 5 km on them. New tires with spare, brand new oem performance racing dual return throttle cable. Geared for higher top end with 14 front and 48 rear Unknown mileage. I have all indicators, speedo and can fit if you want. The speedometer cable snapped and I didn't need it so I just took it off and didn't replace it. Have full service manual. At some stage a previous owner has upgraded it to have inverted shocks. Which had a full tear down and rebuild a couple months ago. Wheel dampiners are in perfect condition. I have had no running issues at all. Owned for a couple of years. I run it every week so it doesn't deteriorate.
Kickstart only. Has decompression lever to help starting it.
Was registered once. I have no plate or record of it. Engine number and chasis number all match up.

Am looking to sell and get a road legal bike. Keen for trades for a WOF, REG bike


Not sure of exact year but its around 1990.
Video of it running:
https://youtu.be/OLZA1MfOe04

Trade me:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Lis...?id=1588481917

Bikes Suzuki Dr250S(E?) 1990 -93

What did you do in the weekend, Jim?

I'm thinking there's very few in the world lucky enough to experience blasting a vintage Ducati down a country road on a sunny autumn day.

And that is what I got to do this weekend.

Starting the old girl is a bit of a palaver, especially if she has not been run for a while.

So brake check, tyres, plugs, fuel and a quick polish took until mid afternoon.

Then comes the fun and games of actually getting the motor running - kick starting a 900 motor does take a wee bit of doing.

The memory that comes with blasting down a twisting tree-lined country road at around 4250 rpm is just absolute magic.

What did you do in the weekend, Jim?

POTW Winner, week 14/2018: FlangMasterJ

Congratulations to

FlangMasterJ

Winner of Picture Of The Week

IMG 20170811 173050

Submit pictures to POTW from full image view of any picture in one of your public albums.

POTW Winner, week 14/2018: FlangMasterJ

And so it begins...

http://www.msn.com/en-nz/money/perso...dk7Q&ocid=iehp

As much as I loathe quoting MSN as a source, It's only taken 7 days for the knock on æffect of a minimum wage rise to start impacting the costs of goods and services. Which is namely one of the reasons why I'm generally against such a rise - everything ends up more expensive, and those on minimum wage end up right were they started.

So here's the question - is there another way that might actually work?

And so it begins...

Moto GP 2018, WSBK, IOMTT viewing times

a different thread hopefully just to find what the actual viewing times are for the various GP'S, WSBK rces and the Isle of Man TT's.

Moto GP 2018, WSBK, IOMTT viewing times

Overtaking another bike

I'm riding back from Port Waikato and catch up to another bike where there is a series of corners before the bridge. The rider makes no effort to let me pass and keeps riding maybe 1-2 metres to the left of the centreline.

So was he not checking his mirrors, or just couldn't make the effort to move over?

This has happened quite a few times this summer. I expect it from Harley riders, but to be honest, most of them have been great and let me past.

Overtaking another bike

Are you getting the most out of your motorcycle?

Ran into this by accident. Motorcycle logging:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O63Q9ldE64

Are you getting the most out of your motorcycle?

Brembo brake pads in Chch?

Looking to replace the Ducati's brake pads.

Prefer to buy locally where possible.

Who stocks Brembo in Chch?

advTHANKXance

Brembo brake pads in Chch?

2013 ktm 250sxf

Righto you jokers.
I am in need of a 2013 KTM 250SX-F.
Any condition, going, busted, sweet, shitty.
As long as it is complete.
Only 2013 model is suitable.
Let me know if you can help.

Cheers

Steve

2013 ktm 250sxf

2013 ktm 250sxf

Hey.
Looking for a 2013 KTM 250 SX-F.
Any condition.
Going, broken, busted, shitty, whatever.
As long as it is complete.
Let me know if you can help.
Only 2013 model is suitable.

Cheers

Steve

2013 ktm 250sxf

Gear Free Arai Quantum Visor and sidepods (White) with mounts

Cleaning out the basement and was chucking out a helmet (damaged in a crash) but thought if anyone needs a visor (clear) and side pods with mounts it might as well go to a good home.
The visor has a few scratches so see what you think

Attached Thumbnails

 

Gear Free Arai Quantum Visor and sidepods (White) with mounts

Shark Leathers employs taters

This is the second pair of kevlar trousers I've received which have a patch on them that was proof read by a fucking potato.

Shark Leathers employs taters

anyone in wgtn with spare ktm 300 v3 reeds?

going to try TSS when they open but on the off chance they can't get any before sunday anyone got a set of reeds i could buy/borrow/steal???

2011 KTM 300 EXC part # 54830052100 REED VALVE SET V-FORCE

cheers

anyone in wgtn with spare ktm 300 v3 reeds?

Yellow Pinlock Insert

In bright conditions, I don't see well from bright areas into dark areas - like riding into a shady corner. I use a dark pinlock insert to reduce contrast which helps a lot.

Some time ago I saw advertised a yellow insert with some mention of contrast in the blurb. So I decided to try one.

Arrived yesterday. Put it into use this morning. Took it out again 5km later. Put the dark back in.

I don't know how they are supposed to work but today, in town, riding towards the sun on a clear morning, I could not read the rego of the vehicle in front. It was as though the visor had misted up. Light scattered everywhere. Turn t'other way and it is fine - as long as the sun is behind you. :crazy:

Anyone know anything about them? My experience probably wouldn't help sales much...

Yellow Pinlock Insert

measuring a bike

i've got a couple of bikes i want to measure rake trail wheelbase etc for a magazine article, thinking with all the laser measuring shit around that shouldn't be hard?
thoughts
also, is rake trail normally measured with no load on suspension, normal load etc

measuring a bike

Well wouldn't this make motorcycling much more fun

70kmh on pretty much every road in the country seems like an idea that isn't likely to find much support......

https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/102...ad-speed-limit

Well wouldn't this make motorcycling much more fun

Honda RC166

This popped up in my e-mail today. I always wondered why they revved the shit out of them - if you don't the engine dies - explained in the text and happens on the TT lap a few times. Must have been difficult to ride.

I like the way he short shifts at 17,000 to respect the old motor!

Amazing stuff for the era - come on Honda what's next?

https://www.cycleworld.com/calming-c...MPID=ene040118

Video is 360 degree as well - play with the dial at the top left

Honda RC166

How to Display Rego

I've just finished putting on a tail tidy and while the plate and plate light and indicators are all happy and legal, I'm at a bit of a quandary on the best way to display the rego and WOF. The dealer originally mounted it perpendicular to the plate under a reflector - you couldn't see it without walking up to a stopped bike and looking. With my tail tidy I don't have an obvious mounting point like this. It'll be unattractive (and put the rego holder at risk) to have the rego sticking up from above the plate as wind would eventually vibrate and weaken it.

I see a vendor has a little tube in which you could roll your rego and presumably mount from the bottom of your plate. I've seen at least one version of my bike using something like this out on the roads. The downside would be greater weight and stress on my plate itself.

Does the rego need to be always visible like the plate, or does it need to be presentable on request (ie tucked away but able to be pulled from behind the plate on demand)? How do you display yours?

How to Display Rego

Early model SV650

Hi

Mate is looking for a LAMS bike and has stumbled on an early model SV650 on Trademe. It is the first shape (rouded "praying mantis" faiings) and is a UK? import with the speedo in Miles.

There are a couple of SV650 variants listed on theLAMS approved bikes list. Is this likely to be one of them?

Early model SV650

POTW Winner, week 13/2018: D3ALN

Congratulations to

D3ALN

Winner of Picture Of The Week

our first jump of the day. my mates 5 year old cousin first time ever using a camera

Submit pictures to POTW from full image view of any picture in one of your public albums.

POTW Winner, week 13/2018: D3ALN

Yamaha XMax 300 Riders

Any XMax riders in Auckland area?

Yamaha XMax 300 Riders