WINKJ Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 (edited) Well after months of saving etc it finally arrived. to those of you who said not to buy a new bike for my first bike..... I am sorry took her out for her very first 50 miles yesterday and she rides like a charm! photo (7) by Winkj, on Flickr photo (6) by Winkj, on Flickr image (12) by Winkj, on Flickr image (11) by Winkj, on Flickr image (6) by Winkj, on Flickr image (5) by Winkj, on Flickr image (4) by Winkj, on Flickr HD3 by Winkj, on Flickr HD2 by Winkj, on Flickr HD1 by Winkj, on Flickr not great pics yet. hopefully will get some in the 20degrees sunshine this weekend! Edited May 20, 2013 by WINKJ 1 Quote
billybobtrucking Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 Cool bike and looks like the sun is on its way ....enjoy your ride mate . 1 Quote
14N Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 Ride safe mate How did you get on with the insurance in the end? Quote
WINKJ Posted April 11, 2013 Author Posted April 11, 2013 Ride safe mate How did you get on with the insurance in the end? Took it easy for the first 50 to get the tyres bedded in, still going to cruise along until its run in properly. Insurance was bit of a pain to be honest, ended up going with the cheapest - hastings. HOWEVER! i would suggest that others not be fooled by their cheap prices as every time I called, I was on hold, first time for around 20 minutes, 2nd for over 45, and 3rd for around 40. therefore I have determined they must make up the difference in price reduction on their premium phone lines! I got it for 1k in the end so I was happy with that at my age/1st bike and all. thanks for your help and suggestions Quote
14N Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 That's not a bad price at all considering the bike, your age and experience etc. I admire your perserverance waiting on hold for over 40 mins! Their hold music must be good...... 1 Quote
dErZ Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 Nice looking bike mate. I took mine out last night as I know its going to rain for a couple of days. Ride safe Quote
MidnightRacer Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 Congrats on your new purchase! Hope you enjoy and ride safe... 1 Quote
M13KYF Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 watched the american chopper biker build off last night. Loved what Gas Monkey did with the harley. Quote
rabbitstew Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 I got it for 1k in the end so I was happy with that at my age/1st bike and all. thanks for your help and suggestions 1k? My R1 only costs me £60 a year to insure!!!! Lovely bike though. Bet your neighbours will love you with those open pipes. Quote
Jay Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 Oh now thats a thing of beauty I would like to see a proper phat tyre on the rear and that would be spot on! Quote
LRF4N Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 Nice. That suits matt black better than anything Iv seen before Was in Edinburgh for the day yesterday and saw a hells angel in his later years of life but still had all the gear and had his mobility scooter modified to look like a harley. Woulda got a photo with him if I wasn't driving lol. Legend Quote
brillomaster Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 Thats looking totally bad ass in matt black, nice! Oh and for the premium rate phonelines, use saynoto0870 every time 1 Quote
WINKJ Posted April 11, 2013 Author Posted April 11, 2013 I got it for 1k in the end so I was happy with that at my age/1st bike and all. thanks for your help and suggestions 1k? My R1 only costs me £60 a year to insure!!!! Lovely bike though. Bet your neighbours will love you with those open pipes. the row of houses are mainly for the elderly so they actually love it! but i do walk it out a bit before i start it up ... i thought my z was loud! Quote
kbeast35 Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 nice bike top tip for you if you need to call your insurance company again 'accidently' use the claims number you'll be pleasantly surprised how quickly they answer that one Quote
WINKJ Posted April 11, 2013 Author Posted April 11, 2013 thanks for the nice comments everyone, its appreciated! if anyone is ever in wallingford then be sure to pop by and see the Z and my new toy! Quote
WINKJ Posted April 11, 2013 Author Posted April 11, 2013 nice bike top tip for you if you need to call your insurance company again 'accidently' use the claims number you'll be pleasantly surprised how quickly they answer that one never actually thought of that! - hopefully I wont have to call them again any time soon... unless it is for a claim! haha Quote
Mopedmark Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 I like the stealthy look this is my little moped Quote
wizurd Posted April 11, 2013 Posted April 11, 2013 nice bike mate. really like the look of that. suppose for a first bike and brand new that ain't to bad on the insurance. enjoy it Quote
WINKJ Posted April 13, 2013 Author Posted April 13, 2013 Thanks wizurd, could be worse! Haha. Hopefully the weather will permit me to take it out again tomorrow! Quote
Dblock Posted April 13, 2013 Posted April 13, 2013 I don't like motorbikes for many reasons. But that looks like a work of art. I really like that. Quote
WINKJ Posted April 14, 2013 Author Posted April 14, 2013 I don't like motorbikes for many reasons. But that looks like a work of art. I really like that. Cheers dblock, that's an opinion I Seem to be getting, people who don't necessarily like bikes appreciate it for its looks. So far it's a cracking bike to look at and ride. Great friend for my z! But I must say, matt black is a really pain in the arse to keep mark free! Quote
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