I got to the ride starting point at Courtesy Suzuki pretty early but the old man was already there and the BBQ was up and running nicely. Plenty of time to have a munch, a chat and a gawk at the new DL...apologies for crappy phone pics...
Just before kick-off there was a bit of excitement with caps being offered to those that could answer a few V-Strom related questions. I was able to nab one as I somehow managed to know that the new Vee has a digital speedo whereas the old one apparently has an analog one...
The old man was even more flukey when he guessed that the front brake piston diameters on the new DL are 2mm bigger than the old ones...
A hats now with new owners it was time for the pootle and Pauly and the new Vee led us across town for a quiet cruise up and over the track, through Mangamire, back through Pahiatua and Woodville to the Ashhurst Inn and a drinkee if the riders wanted it.
Just a quick little 80km to finish this season's FNR's and a nice way to end the working week.
The new V-Strom looks a lot like a BMW now, I like the look of the new one.
ReplyDeleteI think your map is wrong unless your rode through Auckland and forgot to mention it.
The beak is not as bad in person...
DeleteMap works for me...you know how to read 'em? ;)
Congrats on the hat wins. A great way to end your Friday night season.
ReplyDeleteDid the ride leader mention how he liked the 1000? Or does he not have many miles on it yet?
It was the shop demo bike and the rider was not very familiar with DL's. When I asked him about it he pretty much described how even my DL feels - if only he had swapped with me for a bit...
DeleteHave to agree with Chiller tek ... I thought it looked a lot like a BMW ... it's not a bad look. Congrats to the family on the new hats - well played.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a lot better in the flesh than the photos. I think it will be great touring bike for NZ. Perhaps not the best tackle for hard out adv riding (like my one too).
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