new guy from aus

05 1000 blade · 06-04-2005, 10:20 PM

hi guys,
i am looking to purchase a new bike in 1 week and i'm very confused in which one to buy. I have been looking at the 05 1000 blade and the 05 gsxr 1000.
your general feedback would be greatly appreciated.

ND4SPD · 06-04-2005, 10:23 PM

You came to a Honda site asking if you should buy a Honda or a Suzuki...

I think you should buy the R1

by the way.

Bacchus · 06-04-2005, 10:37 PM

Welcome to the site "05".

Did any of the other wankers over there warn you that I'll be your neighbor before year end?!

What city are you in? And get a Honda already!

sheepofblue · 06-04-2005, 10:41 PM

For flash get the 'zuki. The Honda is reliable, more than a machine for the road with great handling and nice powerband.

I own the Honda.

05 1000 blade · 06-04-2005, 10:57 PM

hampton park near dandenong

05 1000 blade · 06-04-2005, 11:00 PM

bacchus where abouts r u moving to

EDDIE110171 · 06-04-2005, 11:05 PM

to the .org

matt232 · 06-04-2005, 11:13 PM

and

Where are you located in Australia, if its melbourne I can give you a few tips on good places to go for good service and decent prices.

Few other Aussies around here that could offer some suggestions for other areas as well.

05 1000 blade · 06-04-2005, 11:30 PM

thanks Matt that would be great. I live approx half hour from the heart of Melbourne

matt232 · 06-05-2005, 12:13 AM

****!!!! Just lost longish post I typed out......I'll recap best I can.

If you want to have a chat then you should come into coffee on a Friday night and chat to myself and the others.

Friday night coffee

I guessing based on your username you are leaning towards the 1000RR, here's a few threads by another Aussie on here that might help with your decision....

New Gixxers aren't all that!

1000RR, Oh my god

Having said that have you tried out the 600RR?.....god damn its a hell of a lot of fun to ride.

So I'd highly recommend that you get some seat time on both the 1000RR and 600RR (and I guess the gixxer as well to be fair) before you put any money down....

Also don't forget to factor in insurance,

I rushed getting the bike and paid for it big time, both in cost and the quality of service that I got, as a result I'd highly recommend you don't get your bike from Peter Stevens and you definitely don't get it serviced at their North Melbourne centre. I got seriously Screwed by Peter Stevens

Where I paid around $21k including on roads, a week later I discovered this

These days I go to Redwing in Heidelberg and get an infinitely better service.

If you want to test ride some Hondas then you'd want to keep you eye on the Honda rider clubs events or hassle one of the Honda Authorised Dealers for a ride.

Yep....that should just about do it for the link quota today......

Bacchus · 06-05-2005, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05 1000 blade

bacchus where abouts r u moving to

"Hopefully", Morphett Vale, a bit south of Adelaide. My fiance' is there. My visa application is under scrutiny as we speak... Hopefully I don't have AIDS or TB...

edit: and no more "crow eater" jokes!

ratter · 06-05-2005, 12:27 AM

G;day and

to the org

Another aussie to the list

Bacchus · 06-05-2005, 12:29 AM

Very good ratter! Can't believe you didn't chime in with a "crow eater" joke!

matt232 · 06-05-2005, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bacchus

"Hopefully", Morphett Vale, a bit south of Adelaide. My fiance' is there. My visa application is under scrutiny as we speak... Hopefully I don't have AIDS or TB...

edit: and no more "crow eater" jokes!

Site of the new South Australian Nuclear waste dump

Hey Baccy I wouldn't worry about AIDS or TB, those virii aren't small enough to fit inside you so you should be fine.

matt232 · 06-05-2005, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bacchus

Very good ratter! Can't believe you didn't chime in with a "crow eater" joke!

Who needs crow eater jokes when there is ample opurtunity for the tried and tested short arse jokes?

matt232 · 06-05-2005, 12:44 AM

Ratter, Bacchus do you think this new Aussie guy is ready? Think he'll be able to handle it? 2951 is a fair bit to chat up on.

ratter · 06-05-2005, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bacchus

Very good ratter! Can't believe you didn't chime in with a "crow eater" joke!

I didn't think I'd bother, I thought it may offend you, being as short as you are, you may be what the crows will be eating

ratter · 06-05-2005, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt232

Ratter, Bacchus do you think this new Aussie guy is ready? Think he'll be able to handle it? 2951 is a fair bit to chat up on.

I think he may need to be broken in for a while

Bacchus · 06-05-2005, 1:16 AM

matt, ratter...

And yes, I think the new guy will pull his own weight. After all, you two are freaking novices...

ratter · 06-05-2005, 1:18 AM

Look Matt

a Life size pic of bacchy

Bacchus · 06-05-2005, 1:23 AM

matt232 · 06-05-2005, 1:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratter

Look Matt

a Life size pic of bacchy

I'm trying not to look..... *retch*......

Bacchus · 06-05-2005, 1:28 AM

C'mon guys, I'm running out of "moon" shots, and blowing Conq's bandwidth out of the water. That said,..... Phuck Yas! Hahahhahaaaaaaaa

matt232 · 06-05-2005, 1:30 AM

Sad thing is he already looks like that without any mutation....and hes about to move within spitting distance of a nuclear waste dump........perhaps it might improve things but I can't see anything being salvaged.