My New Toy

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by pavo335

yep that sounds about right for a shitty old clapped out kart that has had more hits than the big O. but if you want a new-ish kart and trailer then your looking at 12 and up, could be 20 by the time the kids get going. AND god do i hope they do so they can come with me and i dont have to do the run around.

I would not bother spending upwards of 10k on a kart, especially since you don't know if you will have time for it. 2-3k sounds reasonable and save the rest or put it back into the 335i if you have to

Originally Posted by nik0123

Lol Pavo! I just picked up a Kart with 09(i think) 125cc rotax barely used (and straight) for under 2K. The guy was desperate to sell, the motor will probably need a freshen up in a bit , but hardly that expensive. Depending on what you want it for, Im just wanting the kart for a bit of fun on practice days so didnt need to go all out, i did see the karts you are talking about of up to 10K

Sorry for the thread jack Vinney

All good man but you should post some pics of it in a new thread. Looks awesome! I think you got a great deal for under 2k

[aus135i]

not sure how these goes, but when on your L's & P's its about technique and posture (assume you want to upgrade to liter bikes later) not really about power or speed... unless you are a really fast learner

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by aus135i

not sure how these goes, but when on your L's & P's its about technique and posture (assume you want to upgrade to liter bikes later) not really about power or speed... unless you are a really fast learner

Agree 100%. I was the only person that did the Q Ride course that had no previous experience but the instructor told me that it was actually better as I didn't have any bad habits as I was starting from scratch.

Anyways, what did you like more, the S1000RR or the 1199 Panigale S. Both of those bikes are badass!

[JB4-335]

Congrats Vinney. Looks like an awesome bike. Ride carefully.

[BMWRX]

I'm thinking of getting my bike license. However, I'll be getting something a bit different to yours Vin. A Ducati Monster 596 is in my sights.

[aus135i]

Originally Posted by BMW86

Anyways, what did you like more, the S1000RR or the 1199 Panigale S. Both of those bikes are badass!

lol very hard question to answer as they are very different, however if you want a bike that inspires confidence and feels well planted then the BMW is the bike. But the Ducati is smaller, lighter and more agile and more "FUN" to ride....oh and the LOOKS!!!!

my2c

[BMWRX]

Originally Posted by BMWRX

I'm thinking of getting my bike license. However, I'll be getting something a bit different to yours Vin. A Ducati Monster 596 is in my sights.

659...not sure where 596 came from

[gazz]

Originally Posted by BMWRX

659...not sure where 596 came from

?dexlysia

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by JB4135

Congrats Vinney. Looks like an awesome bike. Ride carefully.

Thanks Edwin. Break-in is killing me, things really get going above 8000rpm. Feels a lot different to the N54.

Originally Posted by BMWRX

I'm thinking of getting my bike license. However, I'll be getting something a bit different to yours Vin. A Ducati Monster 596 is in my sights.

Originally Posted by BMWRX

659...not sure where 596 came from

You should go for it Craig. The 696 is awesome. I was looking at it as well but all of the bigger 600-650cc bikes are restricted for LAMS anyways. They'll have a bit more torque but they won't have full power. I think most people tend to buy any 250 lams bike, keep it for a year then trade it in and upgrade to the bike they really want. If you derestrict it whilst on LAMS you will run into legality issues but on some bikes its easily reversible.

I wanted to learn the dynamics and how to manoeuvre a bike before jumping into the deep end. The 300 is a good compromise. You get better deals buying any LAMS bike 2nd hand though. I think in your case you will be fine on a bigger bike because you already cycle so it will come naturally. The 696 is a very nice bike, if you're set on it I would go for it

Originally Posted by aus135i

lol very hard question to answer as they are very different, however if you want a bike that inspires confidence and feels well planted then the BMW is the bike. But the Ducati is smaller, lighter and more agile and more "FUN" to ride....oh and the LOOKS!!!!

my2c

Smaller, lighter, agile, more fun... but not faster?

I've followed both, they are both beasts. The S1000RR runs a 9 second 1/4 stock in a lot of reviews If I could ride those bikes I'd be happy with either. The S1000RR seems like better bang for buck but the Ducati is piece of art.

[aus135i]

Originally Posted by BMW86

Smaller, lighter, agile, more fun... but not faster?

I've followed both, they are both beasts. The S1000RR runs a 9 second 1/4 stock in a lot of reviews If I could ride those bikes I'd be happy with either. The S1000RR seems like better bang for buck but the Ducati is piece of art.

You will start to find the the Ducati is starting to do in the 9s now as well, but not as easy as the S1000RR (need talent )

I personally don't think it will be faster then the S1000RR down a straight line, but where r u going to pull those speeds? not even on a track can u hit 280+ unless you are very very talented or has balls of steel here in SYD

on the road the Ducati is much eaiser to ride due to weight and where the weight is, I mean its 14kg heavier then your bike but with extra 114KW

[BMWRX]

Vin, the Monster I'm looking at is the 659, so it fits the LAMS criteria.

[MrBlonde]

I wouldn't own anything but a Ducati. Motorcycles are all about ego anyway, no matter how you look at it, how you ride or what your skill level.

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by aus135i

You will start to find the the Ducati is starting to do in the 9s now as well, but not as easy as the S1000RR (need talent )

I personally don't think it will be faster then the S1000RR down a straight line, but where r u going to pull those speeds? not even on a track can u hit 280+ unless you are very very talented or has balls of steel here in SYD

on the road the Ducati is much eaiser to ride due to weight and where the weight is, I mean its 14kg heavier then your bike but with extra 114KW

Yea they are all very close. I think the S1000R is very impressive, a stock standard bike for under 20k that runs 9sec 1/4 is amazing.

The weight of the Ducati is unbelievable, must be very easy to ride. My neighbour has the exact same as yours, next to his F430. It sounds the goods. Gave him a little rev of my ninja as I drove past.. he didn't seem too notice

Originally Posted by BMWRX

Vin, the Monster I'm looking at is the 659, so it fits the LAMS criteria.

Yes that's the one I meant too. It's a LAMS approved version meaning it's detuned to fit the power/weight ratio cut-off. But after LAMS period you're better off selling it as a LAMS approved bike and buying the exact same bike that isn't LAMS approved to get the full power. If you unrestrict it i think you need to reregister it (or something along those lines) and it kills resale value. Awesome bike to learn on.

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

I wouldn't own anything but a Ducati. Motorcycles are all about ego anyway, no matter how you look at it, how you ride or what your skill level.

I agree Kenny, you won't want anything else after a Ducati. They are the best. I will pick one up some day but I dig the Sport and Super-sport style bikes and nothing was available in ducati for lams. May get something after my lams but everything Ducati make is too quick, all in or nothing!

[gazz]

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Motorcycles are all about ego anyway, no matter how you look at it, how you ride or what your skill level.

What about - Postie bike, ag bike, mustering bike, commuter bike, police bike, camera bike for ( bicycle ) road racing?

[kmli5]

I wasn't going to comment until I saw the word Ducati.

+1 on the Ducati, I just bought myself a white 696. It is such a good bike.

The only thing I can say about the 659, if you buy brand new, is it is very expensive. Same amount of coins as the bigger 696.

Nice looking Ninja, Congrats.

You guys are all in other states, anyone in Melbourne who has a bike as well? and want to ride let me know.

[BMWRX]

Originally Posted by kmli5

I wasn't going to comment until I saw the word Ducati.

+1 on the Ducati, I just bought myself a white 696. It is such a good bike.

The only thing I can say about the 659, if you buy brand new, is it is very expensive.

I noticed that. I'm looking second hand. And red! Although the white dead sexy.

[Kiwi Peter]

Come on guys Ducati when they are new they are fine, but you best shed the beast before it sees 20,000km coss no one will want to own it.
The BMW S1000R is out of this world it is with out compromise, it is the best sports bike out there at the moment, you can keep all your Italian crap.
And Vinn the little Kawasaki is a gem you will love it,
Just make sure that your next bike is a Harley.

[MrBlonde]

Originally Posted by skycat

Come on guys Ducati when they are new they are fine, but you best shed the beast before it sees 20,000km coss no one will want to own it.
The BMW S1000R is out of this world it is with out compromise, it is the best sports bike out there at the moment, you can keep all your Italian crap.
And Vinn the little Kawasaki is a gem you will love it,
Just make sure that your next bike is a Harley.

I rest my case. Anyone who rides a Harley ... well, make up your own mind about their advice ;-)

[Kiwi Peter]

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

I rest my case. Anyone who rides a Harley ... well, make up your own mind about their advice ;-)

Yep, and i just purchased another one well sort of its a BUELL 1200cc this thing handles like a F1II shame its not as fast.

Not your cupatea i know Kenny, but one day when you are old enough you might give it a go I can see you on a FAT BOY with you long long hair blowing in the brezzzzzzzzzz


I always wanted to purchase a Ducati 999 but my back wont let me they look just shit hot.

[MrBlonde]

Originally Posted by skycat

Yep, and i just purchased another one well sort of its a BUELL 1200cc this thing handles like a F1II shame its not as fast.

Not your cupatea i know Kenny, but one day when you are old enough you might give it a go I can see you on a FAT BOY with you long long hair blowing in the brezzzzzzzzzz

I never say never ... :-)

I reckon I survived my motocycle days, I kinda feel like I used up all my luck. Not sure I'll get another bike. But if I did I'd get another litre Ducati and really REALLY tight leathers and just ride to my local cafe once a week and swagger around like I've got a really big cock. Then ride home.

[Kiwi Peter]

Originally Posted by MrBlonde

I never say never ... :-)

I reckon I survived my motocycle days, I kinda feel like I used up all my luck. Not sure I'll get another bike. But if I did I'd get another litre Ducati and really REALLY tight leathers and just ride to my local cafe once a week and swagger around like I've got a really big cock. Then ride home.

Yep i have seen your ROLEX it is a big clock

[BMW86]

Originally Posted by gazz

What about - Postie bike, ag bike, mustering bike, commuter bike, police bike, camera bike for ( bicycle ) road racing?

Originally Posted by kmli5

I wasn't going to comment until I saw the word Ducati.

+1 on the Ducati, I just bought myself a white 696. It is such a good bike.

The only thing I can say about the 659, if you buy brand new, is it is very expensive. Same amount of coins as the bigger 696.

Nice looking Ninja, Congrats.

You guys are all in other states, anyone in Melbourne who has a bike as well? and want to ride let me know.

Thanks mate. Seems like there are a few bike riders on here. Congrats on the 696 too

Originally Posted by BMWRX

I noticed that. I'm looking second hand. And red! Although the white dead sexy.

I personally prefer the red, just suits it so well. Bit like having a Ferrari in red. I just looked up the white, looks really good too. Get one, I'm keen to go on some rides

Originally Posted by skycat

Come on guys Ducati when they are new they are fine, but you best shed the beast before it sees 20,000km coss no one will want to own it.
The BMW S1000R is out of this world it is with out compromise, it is the best sports bike out there at the moment, you can keep all your Italian crap.
And Vinn the little Kawasaki is a gem you will love it,
Just make sure that your next bike is a Harley.

Thanks Peter. I think I will flick any bike once it gets over 15k on it. I'm not sure if any bike will ever be my daily driver so it will take me a while to accumulate some km's on it. Considering how cheap they are compared to euro cars, I will be more motivated to try new bikes. You love your Harley's