[goldcoaster]

G'day, new member here from the Gold Coast QLD, Australia. Have been looking at the 899 Panigale for a while as an upgrade from my fun and reliable 2001 CBR600 f4i of the past 13 years. Here to get some insight from 899 owners before putting my $$$'s down in a few weeks.

Cheers!!

 

[Rowan]

Welcome!

Some friends and I are doing a ride around Mt Tamborine and the hinterlands over the Easter break if you want to catch up.

 

[goldcoaster]

Sounds good Rowan, that's a local ride for me and a favorite. We've got some great riding options here on the Goldy . Haven't put the $$$'s down on the 899 yet so would be good to get some first hand feedback. Which dealer did you use?

 

[Rowan]

I went through Brisbane Motorcycles. Recommend them.

 

[Nzjono]

I got mine through Gold Coast Ducati over in Nerang. I also recommend them. Yell out if you want to have a look at mine I ride into Surfers every day.

Id be keen for a ride too.

 

[Rowan]

Cool. I'll put up the Ride Details here in the Events forum once we have the details squared away.

But it'll the Saturday the 19th April. Starting in Brisbane at the Emporium for breakfast then pressing on to Mt Tamborine and some GC twisties. @Nzjono @goldcoaster can you recommend any roads that are a must do?

 

[Nzjono]

Havent had enough time for much hinterland ridding yet. I was going to try some of the runs of this website

Ride Motorcycle Roads in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia at MotoWhere.com

 

[goldcoaster]

This ones a must do if you haven't done it before. From Brisbane you can go up Mt Tamborine Oxenford road, over the top of Mt Tamborine and then down Henry Robert Drive through to Nerang and join it there.

Nerang Murwillumbah Currumbin Loop [Motorcycle Route] at MotoWhere.com

 

[Rowan]

Yeah I'm on my baby steps with this machine. Still getting used to the riding position (I'm from sport tourer learner bike background) and the temperament of 3 times the hp. I won't be chasing trophies that weekend on public roads, just learning my new bike and having fun.

In a month or 2 I'm keen for a track day school if anyone knows of any (I did the California Superbike School last week on my Honda CBR500R, it was awesome).

That MotoWhere site is GREAT!

 

[goldcoaster]

Or alternate from Bris - take the exit to Mt Tamborine at Beenleigh, then over Mt Tamborine down Henry Robert Drive onto Nerang to join the loop.

 

[Nzjono]

Same for me. Just getting to know my bike after a looong break from riding and making sure I come home in one piece to my 3 year old. Loving the quickshift system though!

 

[goldcoaster]

Yeah I'm on my baby steps with this machine. Still getting used to the riding position (I'm from sport tourer learner bike background) and the temperament of 3 times the hp. I won't be chasing trophies that weekend on public roads, just learning my new bike and having fun.

In a month or 2 I'm keen for a track day school if anyone knows of any (I did the California Superbike School last week on my Honda CBR500R, it was awesome).

That MotoWhere site is GREAT!

Check this out, it's their new track. Bernie is a good bloke, he gets back from Spain in a couple of weeks

Top Rider Q-Ride training Centre, Queensland Australia

 

[Rowan]

...Check this out, it's their new track.

It's beautiful.

I got some flyers from the Bernie Hutton School at the Bike Expo. They look legit.

 

[goldcoaster]

I've been around for years and plan on keeping that way. Track is for trophies, the street is for fun within the limits and mateship

 

[goldcoaster]

It's beautiful.

I got some flyers from the Bernie Hutton School at the Bike Expo. They look legit.

Yeah, very legit. Would highly recommend Bernie to any level of rider.

 

[goldcoaster]

I got mine through Gold Coast Ducati over in Nerang. I also recommend them. Yell out if you want to have a look at mine I ride into Surfers every day.

Id be keen for a ride too.

Went in and saw the guys at Nerang today since they are my local dealer, great customer service. Will probably put the deposit and order in tomorrow. Delivery estimate for a Red 899 is July. .

 

[Ads]

Got mine from brisbane motorcycles, totally useless. Won't be back...
Either of you guys get burned legs riding in our temp?

I like the ride from beenleigh over the top down to canungra then through to nerang. Better corners heading to canungra from the mountain I think.

 

[goldcoaster]

Got mine from brisbane motorcycles, totally useless. Won't be back...
Either of you guys get burned legs riding in our temp?

I like the ride from beenleigh over the top down to canungra then through to nerang. Better corners heading to canungra from the mountain I think.

Yes, that's a good route also. plenty of good riding options on the Gold Coast and Hinterland.

I've been reading the heat concerns from some, how do you find it? I'm probably not going to notice it too much as the F4i generates a fair bit of heat.

 

[Ads]

I was ok with it but went for a ride over nebo and glorious last weekend back through fern vale to brisso and my thigh was blistered. I only noticed it when I was doing 60 though so not too sure where to from here. Don't let it put you off though its worth a few blisters

 

[Rowan]

Really? Your skin blistered?

I never had an issue with Bris Moto, what happened that put you off?