New motorbike soon

[metalhead]

ok so im looking into getting a new bike for when i get my full licence

any suggestions?

[shingo]

Hover bike perhaps?

I hear they go like rockets.

[TerminalAddict]

find another forum to ask stupid questions on?

[mattian]

ok so im looking into getting a new bike for when i get my full licence

any suggestions?

Go test ride all the bikes you're considering and even some of the ones you aint...... you might be pleasantly suprised.

[sosman]

yep get the cbr600 that Criminal is selling on here!...let me find the link

[sosman]

here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/118184-FOR-SALE-Honda-CBR600-F2-1994?p=1129637004#post1129637004

easy riding position,heap of low end grunt after what yr been riding.
One test ride & you'll want it!

[Slyer]

find another forum to ask stupid questions on?
Err, this is our forum.
Find another forum to post your pointless comments?

Also, don't that CBR...
Are you after a sport bike, a standardish bike like the zzr or another cruiser?

[Squiggles]

Dont get a harley, they're crap.

[motorbyclist]

ah yes, but they are also harleys

[metalhead]

i would probably b most interestd in soimething with a zzr style sitting position or a cruiser

[PirateJafa]

So buy a ZZR600.

:rolleyes:

[R6_kid]

Go to the bike shops and have a look, have a look on trademe. See what takes you fancy in terms of looks and then go and ride it. It's not hard to go bike shopping for yourself, especially when you are the only one who truly knows what you like.

[Slyer]

Join the ER6 club!

[EJK]

Join the ER6 club!

Or Gladius... :P

KB Gladius Social club (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=132) needs more members.

[Slyer]

Gladius is just the girls version of an SV650. ;)

[EJK]

Gladius is just the girls version of an SV650. ;)

But but but but isn't the managing director of Gladius Social Club a "he"?

[motorbyclist]

Moar V4!
:woohoo:

[crazyhorse]

Gladius is just the girls version of an SV650. ;)

Really? The SV650 was girls version of the TL1000!

Who gives, the SV650 was one of the best bikes I've ever had. You should definitely stick to a middle of the range bike for a couple of years, to gain more confidence, learn to correct your riding style before jumping on the big bikes. Power isn't everything. Learning is, and I had a 650 for 8 years.

[motorbyclist]

Who gives, the SV650 was one of the best bikes I've ever had. You should definitely stick to a middle of the range bike for a couple of years, to gain more confidence, learn to correct your riding style before jumping on the big bikes. Power isn't everything. Learning is, and I had a 650 for 8 years.

listen to this (wo)man

[crazyhorse]

listen to this (wo)man
Why thank you young man..... nice to be heard :yes:

[Slyer]

No question that 650cc twins are the ideal choice for the non-racer.

[mattian]

Or Gladius... :P

KB Gladius Social club (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=132) needs more members.

yup..... please do, I need another member :-0

[mattian]

But but but but isn't the managing director of Gladius Social Club a "he"?

You can get your mum to check if you like....... I garantee you she won't be disappointed

[metalhead]

currently im thinking either a virago 750 or an intruder 700

[sosman]

Gladius is just the girls version of an SV650. ;)

"oops" clicked on wrong quote

[sosman]

currently im thinking either a virago 750 or an intruder 700

forget everything we suggested lol

[Slyer]

Buy one of these.
http://www.xrdna.com/XR1200homepage/EN/

[Thani-B]

Join the ER6 club!

What he said. Just not an orange one. Already one too many of them in Auckland.

[crazyhorse]

What he said. Just not an orange one. Already one too many of them in Auckland.

Nor RED - cause they really do not go any faster than other colours :rofl:

[rie]

just buy something with good resale potential and go crazy. you will probably switch around a few times before you settle into the bike you really like anyway. have fun!

[crazyhorse]

Have you found a bike yet?

[Slyer]

zomg rie, pics

[rie]

zomg rie, pics

...of what?

[PirateJafa]

...of what?

Don't worry, it's normal to feel ashamed of Suzukis.

[rie]

Don't worry, it's normal to feel ashamed of Suzukis.

but mine is so purty :p

[Slyer]

evidence required

[metalhead]

Have you found a bike yet?

not yet, ive been looking around and i cant find anything i like in auckland that i can afford. once i settle into regular hours at work i might be able to get something on hp or whatever. is there anywhere that does good deals on bikes around the place?

[crazyhorse]

not yet, ive been looking around and i cant find anything i like in auckland that i can afford. once i settle into regular hours at work i might be able to get something on hp or whatever. is there anywhere that does good deals on bikes around the place?

Depends on what you are looking for - have you checked out trademe or the bike trader on here?

[metalhead]

ive spent hours looking through trademe, what i need is xomewhere that will do hp or something

[PirateJafa]

Or you could just keep your perfectly adequate 250 until you are in a position to buy a bike without putting yourself [deeper?] into debt.

[motorbyclist]

not yet, ive been looking around and i cant find anything i like in auckland that i can afford. once i settle into regular hours at work i might be able to get something on hp or whatever. is there anywhere that does good deals on bikes around the place?

bike are one of the worst things to put on hp

lease one if you have to, but DO NOT put yourself in a situation where you're paying for something that's been written off, stolen, or suffered a mechanical disaster because finding the next one suddenly becomes much more difficult


considering this budget problem, maybe we should be considering things without high maintenance costs (think tyre cost vs tyre life for starters, then look at the insurance)

faired, naked or cruiser?

[Slyer]

I agree with the Jafa.

[retro asian]

A trick for young playas... if you must have that new bike now...

Get a low interest VISA card and buy stuff, then pay it off.
After a few months your bank starts sending you letters offering you more credit. Once you get to a decent limit like $8000, then it is much much cheaper to use your credit card than to buy on HP. There are no HP administration costs, no dealer sales commissions and you have more freedom in what amounts to pay back. There might be an annual charge of $25-$50 though.

Of course you have to exercise self control, to use the credit card only for the bike (and emergency repairs etc).
The above solution may not be a good idea for some people.

Oh, and get full insurance so you don't have no bike +loan to repay (as motorbyclist has rightly pointed out).

[Thani-B]

I got an overdraft for mine, borrowed $3k and it reduces by $200 every fortnight. I've paid it off faster and it's been bugger all interest.

[Magua]

I got an overdraft for mine, borrowed $3k and it reduces by $200 every fortnight. I've paid it off faster and it's been bugger all interest.

I did the same.

ASB gives out $2k interest free overdrafts if you've been a student for over a year.

[metalhead]

faired, naked or cruiser?

ive been thinking either a 400-600cc sports like bike like a zzr 400 or similar, or a 600-800 cruiser like maybe a 750 virago or 800 intruder
i wouldnt say no to a naked sports bike but it would have to be, above all things comfortable, one of the main reasons i like cruisers

[Pascal]

ive been thinking either a 400-600cc sports like bike like a zzr 400 or similar, or a 600-800 cruiser like maybe a 750 virago or 800 intruder
i wouldnt say no to a naked sports bike but it would have to be, above all things comfortable, one of the main reasons i like cruisers

Considered a M50 or C50? Second hand they are going for "reasonable" prices and I personally like the look. But I do agree with other comments on here. Finance is sometimes a shitty thing to have around your neck, especially when you're younger. And consider the increased costs in tyres, rego, etc. as well.

[Slyer]

Sounds like you are wanting a sports touring bike like the ZZR but bigger, good choice.
I wouldn't get a cruiser now, you've got plenty of time to go slow later in life. ;)

[metalhead]

i intend for my bike after this to be a harley or a triumph so i suppose it wouldnt be soo terrible to get a bigger zzr or something, are there any recomendations on sports tourers?


i have looked at the M50 and it does look good but i havnt seen any second hand

[retro asian]

I wouldn't get a cruiser now, you've got plenty of time to go slow later in life. ;)

I've seen Slyer's ride, a VL800 or M50 could beat it easily :bleh:

[Slyer]

Seen it before or after I replaced the engine and upgraded front and rear suspension and brakes? ;)

[motorbyclist]

and wheels... and chassis and fuel tank...

[KelvinAng]

i have looked at the M50 and it does look good but i havnt seen any second hand

They're all over on Trade Me, mate. I have officially purchased one from a bloke by way of a signed sales agreement and me settling his debt with the finance company and paying him the balance of the sale price... and is supposed to collect the bike today after it has gone through a rego and wof renewal. Seller seems like a genuine nice bloke but one part of me can't help wondering if I may be scammed. Until the bike's finally rolled up in my driveway I better be on my toes.

Would an M50 be good for Auckland traffic splitting though?

[Slyer]

and wheels... and chassis and fuel tank...
And levers and handlebars and switchblocks and radiator and thermostat and carbs and exhausts and brake caliper and master cylinders and battery and seat and....

[Real_Wolf]

And levers and handlebars and switchblocks and radiator and thermostat and carbs and exhausts and brake caliper and master cylinders and battery and seat and....

Better to just say what hasn't been replaced.

[Danae]

The keys? <!--comment-->

[Slyer]

Ignition and keys have been replaced.

[Danae]

Dude. <!--comment-->

[Slyer]

:D <tenchar>

[Captian soup]

hey guys, i just met the pirate jafa in town and got told ta hit u guys up bout joining your club!! wats the bes way to aproach this?

[Slyer]

If you want in you're in!
Tag along to this on Friday, watch the thread for updates as to what is going on.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/116246-Friday-Night-Chiller-2010

[Danae]

First you must pass a right of passage via a series of arduous tasks!

[Magua]

Which begins with the cleaning of the smc fridge. Danae's membership is still pending this action.

[Danae]

Thought that you guys forgot...darn!