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Post by Deano on Sept 25, 2013 11:45:55 GMT 10
G'day all I bought a new '09 VT400 with the intention of upgrading when I got my full license but haven't been able to part with it. Riding a 400 has its drawbacks cause I'm a big man but I'm never in a hurry to get anywhere. Saying that though a little more oomph would be good so I started looking around and found your forum. I'm real glad I found this place, there's a ton of info and it'll be refreshing talking with others about my ride without being told I should be on a hog. Looking forward to making new friends and tagging along on the odd ride. The vt is still as it came from the factory but ill be giving her a makeover real soon. Deano. Attachments:
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Post by pom on Sept 25, 2013 14:46:23 GMT 10
Welcome deano it's good to have you on board
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2013 18:13:49 GMT 10
Welcome deano it's good to have you on board Hi Deano . Great that you found us mate . Many 400,s on the forum as you would of found out by now . Nice ride ,is it a pearl white . We used to have a Ipswich member with one and it was a lovely bike . Where ya from mate and hope to see you on a ride soon . Keep an eye in the QLD section Cheers Ray Gympie Qld
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2013 18:19:11 GMT 10
Hi Deano and welcome Love that bike .. really sexy color and the 400 is the best ya know (I'm not biased ) Ray who is Drank
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Post by Steve on Sept 25, 2013 19:12:38 GMT 10
Hi Deano and welcome to our forum,
There is just something very appealing about the 400 that the 750 doesn't have, I'm not sure what it is, I think it maybe the unique 2 tone paintwork. It has an appeal all of it's own.
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Post by Deano on Sept 25, 2013 20:03:05 GMT 10
Thanks pom, Ray, annastasia & Steve. Ray the colour is pearl white, it is a cool colour no doubt I get some flack up here cause I don't own a black American bike, every man and his dog has them up here, most just sit on the front lawn to impress the neighbour i'm in Mackay but i'd have no problem riding down the coast to hook up with a few members one day soon. The 400 is a great ride, man have I had some awesome days out on the road with that bike. I have been on a lot more powerful and expensive machines but the 400 does everything I need it too with no fuss, no doubt i could use a little more giddyup but I think i'll get enough with a few mods. I see there's a discussion about easily turning the 400 into a 750 on the forum but I think the crank would have to be different to get the longer stroke for 750cc. Annastasia I like what you've done to yours, that is a sweet ride!
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Post by SPINAL on Sept 25, 2013 20:21:28 GMT 10
cheers Deano welcome to the forum, spinal [Bundaberg]
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Post by Azza ( AB ) on Sept 25, 2013 20:29:01 GMT 10
Hi Deano, glad to have you join up at this rate we may end up with more white bikes than black ones. Cheers Azza
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2013 20:36:17 GMT 10
Thanks Annastasia fixed me booboo ( Been using the phone of late as the puter went in a frizzle ) Yeah Deano the 400 is suprisingly good bike hey . Just love the pearl white. Steve &Pam Coe have them both and Pam has not much trouble in keeping up with Steve . They,ll do their regulated speed no worries and of course even better fuel economy. Mackay what a great place that is . Brother in law runs a pool shop there somewhwere,s . Will be going up that way a few times in the coming year . Daughter is moving there with hubby for work and we,ll have to go to see our grandy . Will check you out when we come up . Few other members that way as well . Few in Gladstone though one silly bugger has a harley now but wont hold that against him. . Townsville has a couple as well and a couple in Bundy . Keep us in the loop with some rides and pics mate . Cheers Ray
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Post by zombielovechild on Sept 25, 2013 21:31:57 GMT 10
Welcome mate glad to see another 400 rider , I feel your pain , more torc would be great but I too have become attached to my 400 , she's been good to me and we've bonded . Enjoy the forum there's a great bunch of people on here
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Post by trebs on Sept 25, 2013 21:59:41 GMT 10
hey deano nice bike, welcome, enjoy. someone told me the lighter bikes look bigger, i thought he was crazy and took his drugs off him. but now that i look at yours i think he may be right. maybe because the fenders don't blend in with the tyre as much so they really stand out, i don't know.. looks good anyway. have fun
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Post by Deano on Sept 25, 2013 22:14:45 GMT 10
Welcome mate glad to see another 400 rider , I feel your pain , more torc would be great but I too have become attached to my 400 , she's been good to me and we've bonded . Enjoy the forum there's a great bunch of people on here Thanks fellas. Hey Zombie I see you commented on the engine mod thread I mentioned above..did you find out anymore info?
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Post by zombielovechild on Sept 26, 2013 10:15:55 GMT 10
I did , I will pm you about it in a bit
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Post by scrap on Sept 26, 2013 13:22:24 GMT 10
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Post by ant on Sept 26, 2013 15:09:36 GMT 10
Welcome aboard
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