First bike... advice please

[Zim_Invader]

hey all....

so am really looking for my first bike. want something relatively new, so that i can get mechanical warranty on it - heard of a certain some1's crankshaft snapping, :eek5: and figured, with my luck, the chance of that happening are pretty high..... and knowing my dad, when that happens, he'll be like... "see... i told u. now stop this biking nonsense...."....gotta love parental comments.

so ya def a 250 cc,(but am open to an fxr) as i want it to last me a fair amount of time. and a 4 stroke as i'm gonna need something a little easier to maintain. -god save us noobs :baby:

budget's at about 4.5k.... so a tight budget. would prefer a full fairing bike, but the hornet isnt all that bad (not the recent ones... shit... who in their right mind would get a 1 cylinder 250 cc and pay the same price for a 2cylinder gpx or gsx?

so ya... narrowed down the choice to a gpx or gsx, but really am open to suggestions for other bikes.... and of the two above.... which would you recommend (as well as other models)?

have come across a few things that i found worth a thought:
yellow gpx
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159349310

black gpx
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?bikead=yes&p=1318401

Kwakka KR (*really liked this one... and it's the most affordable! - what say u all?)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?bikead=yes&p=1211076

gray GSX
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159082619

green FXR
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159208299

another yellow GPX
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=158554018

Blue GSX
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159115884

silver fxr
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159397355

cbr 150 (bit costly, for a 150, but i suppose a possible option)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=157672549

so that's my list i guess.... lemme know!

[fatzx10r]

gpx would be my choice, good we bike that have been around forever.my flat mate has one and it goes well, i know a few people that have had them over the years and they never had any problems with them

[2wheeljunkie]

gpx would be my choice, good we bike that have been around forever.my flat mate has one and it goes well, i know a few people that have had them over the years and they never had any problems with them

juz sold mine..ppl really underestimate them..dunt..they pack a silent punch but nonetheless a punch..awesome round corners and just a beaut all round..:2thumbsup

[bismarck]

Kawasaki GPX-250 would be my choice +1

[motorbyclist]

do not buy a 2-stroke for your first bike unless you're prepared to have all sorts of mechanical issues and enjoy learning on a "significantly harder to learn on" machine

that means the KR is out

GPX, GSX and FXR are all very capable learner bikes.
GSX is a bit heavy imo, but good nonetheless.
the FXR, while not as grunty at the others, is a very good way to start, and will hold it's value well for when you feel the need to upgrade - if you're going to hit the motorway often then don't bother, you'll be ringing the poor wee thing the whole way and the seat becomes very uncomfortable after 10-20 minutes
GPX is great for parts as it hasn't really changed in 20 years. haven't ridden one but they seem comfortable.

note none of those bikes you listed will have a mechanical warranty except for the 3 month one you get from a dealer, and the dealer will generally rip you off anyway

don't whine about a single cylinder vs a parallel twin intil you've ridden them. i infact prefer the single for fun, the parallel twin is just smoother/less vibration but feels gutless as a result, while a Vtwin is just pure awesome (inline four are even betterer, and the V four are are an addiction)
a hornet is an inline four, anything else ain't a hornet:oi-grr:

so i'd say go the GPX

better yet would be a VTR, possibly the best non-inline four 250cc bikes i've ever ridden. sure it isn't faired, but they still look nice and are awesome to ride, plus have an impeccable reliability record as with most honda machines

glad to see you aren't looking for a GN

whatever you choose, be sure to have someone who knows what they're looking at come with you to check it out. there's a few checks/noises/looks/feels only seasoned riders know to tell the bungers from the minters. ixion, squiggles, myself, and many other KBers will be able to help you there

final tip: black bikes are harder to see, so in order to increase safety, get something bright and obvious if you can

also, have you budgeted for helmet/gloves/jacket? do so. road rash isn't fun. (and i assume you're going to get comprehensive insurance, cause there's alot of drivers out there uninsured who just keep driving or never pay)

[klyong82]

Get a Honda VTR....cheap to run...dont forgot to budget in for bike gear...

[Chrislost]

hey all....

so am really looking for my first bike. want something relatively new, so that i can get mechanical warranty on it - heard of a certain some1's crankshaft snapping, :eek5: and figured, with my luck, the chance of that happening are pretty high..... and knowing my dad, when that happens, he'll be like... "see... i told u. now stop this biking nonsense...."....gotta love parental comments.

so ya def a 250 cc,(but am open to an fxr) as i want it to last me a fair amount of time. and a 4 stroke as i'm gonna need something a little easier to maintain. -god save us noobs :baby:

budget's at about 4.5k.... so a tight budget. would prefer a full fairing bike, but the hornet isnt all that bad (not the recent ones... shit... who in their right mind would get a 1 cylinder 250 cc and pay the same price for a 2cylinder gpx or gsx?

so ya... narrowed down the choice to a gpx or gsx, but really am open to suggestions for other bikes.... and of the two above.... which would you recommend (as well as other models)?

have come across a few things that i found worth a thought:
yellow gpx
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159349310

black gpx
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?bikead=yes&p=1318401

Kwakka KR (*really liked this one... and it's the most affordable! - what say u all?)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?bikead=yes&p=1211076

gray GSX
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159082619

green FXR
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159208299

another yellow GPX
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=158554018

Blue GSX
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159115884

silver fxr
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159397355

cbr 150 (bit costly, for a 150, but i suppose a possible option)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=157672549

so that's my list i guess.... lemme know!


buy a GSXR1000,
one with a fucked engine.
perhaps then you will find that the crank is welded and snaps when you start the bike.

cranks dont just snap on STANDARD bikes without fuckloads of kms

unles your plannign to take to the engine with an axe or somthing . then you might as well buy a truck as they have really strong cranks

[ital916]

hey all....

so am really looking for my first bike. want something relatively new, so that i can get mechanical warranty on it - heard of a certain some1's crankshaft snapping, :eek5: and figured, with my luck, the chance of that happening are pretty high..... and knowing my dad, when that happens, he'll be like... "see... i told u. now stop this biking nonsense...."....gotta love parental comments.

so ya def a 250 cc,(but am open to an fxr) as i want it to last me a fair amount of time. and a 4 stroke as i'm gonna need something a little easier to maintain. -god save us noobs :baby:

budget's at about 4.5k.... so a tight budget. would prefer a full fairing bike, but the hornet isnt all that bad (not the recent ones... shit... who in their right mind would get a 1 cylinder 250 cc and pay the same price for a 2cylinder gpx or gsx?

so ya... narrowed down the choice to a gpx or gsx, but really am open to suggestions for other bikes.... and of the two above.... which would you recommend (as well as other models)?

have come across a few things that i found worth a thought:
yellow gpx
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159349310

black gpx
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?bikead=yes&p=1318401

Kwakka KR (*really liked this one... and it's the most affordable! - what say u all?)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?bikead=yes&p=1211076

gray GSX
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159082619

green FXR
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159208299

another yellow GPX
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=158554018

Blue GSX
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159115884

silver fxr
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159397355

cbr 150 (bit costly, for a 150, but i suppose a possible option)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=157672549

so that's my list i guess.... lemme know!

NSR300 (NSR250 with big bore kit), performance parts, race slicks. Then cover half the radiator and run it hot. Don't ride it in the dry either cos only wusses do that. Wait till the road is just damp then let the inner city gp begin. haha

p/t

The gpx is a great bike mate, you can't go wrong with it. Welcome to biking. Take it easy, and i'll see you on the road. Don't worry about power and crap like that mate. Just start riding, as soon as you do all thoughts of power disappear. There is only the joy of the ride. :niceone:

[motorbyclist]

The gpx is a great bike mate, you can't go wrong with it. Welcome to biking. Take it easy, and i'll see you on the road. Don't worry about power and crap like that mate. Just start riding, as soon as you do all thoughts of power disappear. There is only the joy of the ride. :niceone:

bling awarded!

(as soon as i can bling him again)

[Zim_Invader]

buy a GSXR1000,
one with a fucked engine.
perhaps then you will find that the crank is welded and snaps when you start the bike.

cranks dont just snap on STANDARD bikes without fuckloads of kms

unles your plannign to take to the engine with an axe or somthing . then you might as well buy a truck as they have really strong cranks
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just going by what i've been told... like i said, i'm a freshy when it comes to biking...

can you not get a mechanical warranty on bikes under ten years old? dam, that 3 month thing puts a bit of a damper on it.... but it's better than nothing.

have budgeted for the gear - safety first, right... have heard some pretty epic stories... heh... i don't really wanna be one of them "accidents" :kick:

as for an inspector.. haha, i'll be taking KB's very own 2wheeljunkie with.. i mean, it's his fault i'm mad about bikes. haha....

thing with the vtr's are they are roughly in the same price range as the gpx (in which case, wouldn't i rather get the kwakka?).... in any case, i'll add the vtr to the watchlist. give us a shout if u know anyone selling a bike that's worth a look into.

hey, is a zzr a 2 stroke bike?

[ital916]

No a zzr is a four stroke and a beautiful one at that. When they were being sold new I believe they didn't sell that well but now they are highly sought after as learner bikes. Ample power to have fun one, very comfy and as long as it's not purple they look very nice *:Pokey: jokes hanne*. In fact if you look at a zzr 250, 400 and 600 riding off it is very difficult to tell them apart.

[bikerboy011]

Check out my bike on trademe here is the link:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-157771955.htm

[Zim_Invader]

quiestion.... what's the general opinion on the hyosang gt 250's? a mtae's buying one as his first bike.... (did my learners with him).... good move/not the smartest thing?

take a look at this.... it's obviously over that 10yr timeframe i wanted to keep within, but going by the probability of a crank snapping, or something seriously bad happening, being low (esp becoz of relatively low k's on the clock), wanted t know waht u thought?

zzr (red+white)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-157609539.htm

[FROSTY]

Dude -for ya very first bike I'd suggest a scorpio,A srv250 or a new generation SR250
All that fairing shit costs friggin moonbeams when ya fall off.
A nekkid bike doesn't bust so easily.
Forget ya ego for awhile Learn to ride then sell the nekkid and buy yaself a crotch rocket. You won't loose money if you keep the bike 6 months or so.

[Zim_Invader]

Mate.... she looks a beaut.

only prob for me is the budget.... i don't have a good 5.5 in teh bank, and chances of getting the difference from my dad are slim (see before).... man... a cbr'd be a dream.... k's are a bit high though..... but it's really tempting...

....mmmgh...:confused:.... i'll give you a shout when i manage to bank up the extra cash.... lemme know then ya... i'll give it a check when it's withing affordability range:)

[Ryan432]

Go with the VTR250, naked is sexy!!! and definitley the VTR over the hyo, but if you must get one i recon the comet (naked version) looks cooler than the gtr, thats probably just my naked bias speaking tho... seriously tho i got nothing against faired bikes but for learning you are probably better off naked! Chicks dig nudity! lol
:rockon:

[Ryan432]

Holy crap!! about half of all my posts on this site have started a new page, im begining to think im cursed! lol

[Squiggles]

Plenty of naked grunty but learner friendly 250's out there for that sort of money... Jafa spent 3500 when he bought his bandit from colemans, that came with 3 months warranty.

Most of the time theres nothing wrong with buying second hand with no guarantees though, just take someone who knows what to look for with you and go from there.

[Zim_Invader]

Plenty of naked grunty but learner friendly 250's out there for that sort of money... Jafa spent 3500 when he bought his bandit from colemans, that came with 3 months warranty.

Most of the time theres nothing wrong with buying second hand with no guarantees though, just take someone who knows what to look for with you and go from there.
yeah... so within my price range, best pick of the nakeds?
vtr
bandit
scorpio
gn (not really too big on teh gn though.... ego.... yes, just maybe)

u reckon i could get a bandit at teh same price sa a scorpio? (mid 3's).... man.. there's a lot of thought on a "FIRST" bike.... i just wanna ride... gues u gotta dot he homework before right?

mileage on the clock are also worth considering though, right.... am currently runnin on the advice given (best to keep below 22,000 km)....

i liked the bandit enough to keep for a year at least.. but the scorpio, doesn't do it for me.... ya, the lame ravings of a noob.. u must get this a lot.

[Chrislost]

NSR300 (NSR250 with big bore kit), performance parts, race slicks. Then cover half the radiator and run it hot. Don't ride it in the dry either cos only wusses do that. Wait till the road is just damp then let the inner city gp begin. haha

p/t


oh come on!
you have to experience white lines in the dry to fully appreciate them in the moist environment that is winter.

best is those mossy roads out (senic drive) west where you dont actually need to steer cos the backs sliding perfectly around the corner in the moss.


GPXes are a kunt to get tyres for.
you have the choice of BT45s ($350) or shit ($poo)

plus their not exactly sporty eh?

[PirateJafa]

yeah... so within my price range, best pick of the nakeds?
vtr
bandit
scorpio
gn (not really too big on teh gn though.... ego.... yes, just maybe)

u reckon i could get a bandit at teh same price sa a scorpio? (mid 3's).... man.. there's a lot of thought on a "FIRST" bike.... i just wanna ride... gues u gotta dot he homework before right?

mileage on the clock are also worth considering though, right.... am currently runnin on the advice given (best to keep below 22,000 km)....

i liked the bandit enough to keep for a year at least.. but the scorpio, doesn't do it for me.... ya, the lame ravings of a noob.. u must get this a lot.

The Bandit will keep up with pretty much any other four-stroke 250 out there - along with the Hornet it's the sportiest nekkid bike out there. I loved my Bandit - $3.5k for 12,000km + 3mth dealer warranty isn't too bad.

VTR is less powerful, but torquier down low, and easier on petrol.

Depends on your style of riding really, and you won't know that until you've started riding - a bit of a catch 22 case there huh?

[Squiggles]

u reckon i could get a bandit at teh same price sa a scorpio? (mid 3's).... man.. there's a lot of thought on a "FIRST" bike.... i just wanna ride... gues u gotta dot he homework before right?

Yep, im not a fan of buying new, if i could, i'd buy after the first owner had it depreciate and had done all the warranty services. Else you end up dealing with any break in issues (even if under warranty, you've still got to take it back to them etc etc) and the costs of having them do the first few oil changes can be up there

not to mention the shit tyres most new bikes come with

have you got your learners yet?

[Ryan432]

what you want is for a middle aged man to have his mid-life crises and by the exact bike you want, and using all his oldman cash upgrade it to the max, and only ride it in the best conditions at 50kph. then once his wife finds out what hes done he'll have to sell it and thats where you come in! you by what is basically a new bike with all the expensive parts you want at 2/3rd's of the price!! but seriously VTR's are great fun!!

[Hanne]

what you want is for a middle aged man to have his mid-life crises and by the exact bike you want, and using all his oldman cash upgrade it to the max, and only ride it in the best conditions at 50kph. then once his wife finds out what hes done he'll have to sell it and thats where you come in! you by what is basically a new bike with all the expensive parts you want at 2/3rd's of the price!! but seriously VTR's are great fun!!

Yeah, that actually happens suprisingly often! Or, as happened with my bike, the partner just says it has to go and snaps up the first offer.
You never know when you will get lucky like that:first:
(Ok, i admit the purple part might've helped my cause too, diminishing the number of male bidders.... :innocent:)
So long as you have an idea what you are looking for and have peeled eyes

[motorbyclist]

quiestion.... what's the general opinion on the hyosang gt 250's? a mtae's buying one as his first bike.... (did my learners with him).... good move/not the smartest thing?

take a look at this.... it's obviously over that 10yr timeframe i wanted to keep within, but going by the probability of a crank snapping, or something seriously bad happening, being low (esp becoz of relatively low k's on the clock), wanted t know waht u thought?

zzr (red+white)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-157609539.htm

that's a very nice lookng zzr


now don't get too concerned about cranks snapping etc - that is a very rare occurance. bikes tend to be very reliable unless there's been modifications or serious abuse in it's past

the only reason you don't see many bikes over 100000km is cars, not the build quality

you can't even trust the clocks on these bikes anyway - alot are wound back or simply had the speedo cable disconnected during it's ownership

10yr timeframe is BS really - my bike has got well over the 65000km on it's clock, is almost 20 years old and never misses a beat despite all the abuse i give it (though the battery does need replacing<_<)


take someone who knows what to look for, no offence to kyle here, but he doesn't exactly know what a loose cam chain sounds like and probably won't check the wheel bearings etc nor evidence of crash damage.
plus squiggles seems to be a natural at bargain hunting

[motorbyclist]

yeah... so within my price range, best pick of the nakeds?
vtr
bandit
scorpio
gn (not really too big on teh gn though.... ego.... yes, just maybe)

u reckon i could get a bandit at teh same price sa a scorpio? (mid 3's).... man.. there's a lot of thought on a "FIRST" bike.... i just wanna ride... gues u gotta dot he homework before right?

lol best place to do your homework is right here!

i personally have a thing against the GN too. not a fan of the style, but they are surprisingly nice to ride and are good for finding parts etc, but you'll need to find parts which is an issue.

i'd say it depends on what you want, really...

bandit i wouldn't buy as it has a near identical engine to my old gsxr250 i had, and destroyed - but pirate jafa's one seemed ok (till he crashed it, mind you). if you must buy a hornet, preferably the ones with cam gears not chains as they will never mechanically fail on you (within the bounds of reasonable thrashing/abuse)
infact just don't buy a suzuki:dodge:

scorpio would be good on the gas, but i havn't ridden one so can't say much fairly on it

again, very impressed with the vtr

and as frosty said, and i hate to admit, fairings are costly to fix - but do make it easy to write the bike off to insurance;)

if you can stand scratched fairings then get a faired bike - but you will drop it at some point.... of course with a naked the damage goes direct to engine and fuel tank and so not only can cost just as much, but means you can't get home either.

in short, my idea of an ideal start to riding is an fxr150/scorpio/gn, followed by a 250 of riders choosing after they've binned the fxr a few times and learnt how to keep upright, but starting on a gpx/gsx/vtr/zzr is all fine.

ideally you'd have offoad/track experience, a car drivers licence, and just be learning the nuances of a road bike



mileage on the clock are also worth considering though, right.... am currently runnin on the advice given (best to keep below 22,000 km)....


who gave you that advice? i'd like to formally ask what he bases that on

[vindy500]

i like my gpx

[Zim_Invader]

Yep, im not a fan of buying new, if i could, i'd buy after the first owner had it depreciate and had done all the warranty services. Else you end up dealing with any break in issues (even if under warranty, you've still got to take it back to them etc etc) and the costs of having them do the first few oil changes can be up there

not to mention the shit tyres most new bikes come with

have you got your learners yet?


got the skills test bagged... looking at sitting the scratch test tuesday, or mayb wednesday..... but know my stuff, so that's no biggie.

[Zim_Invader]

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Originally Posted by Zim_Invader View Post
mileage on the clock are also worth considering though, right.... am currently runnin on the advice given (best to keep below 22,000 km)....

who gave you that advice? i'd like to formally ask what he bases that on
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haha, he said that was simply his preference, and i thought it a good idea to stick with.... (bearing in mind my bike know-how is minimal).... so ya.... i take it that number could be subject to some change...?:confused:

hey squiggles... so is that how things work with a brand new bike? sounds too bothersome.... also, why would you need to go to the dealer for an oil & filter change? generally speaking, it's simple enough, isn't it?

as for the scratched fairings issue... i'm not really bugged by it. a few scratches gives the rider character (haha... or so i kid myself.... ). even with the scratches, i think it's better as it reduces direct damage to the engine and all (and makes the bike look even sexier - not to say a naked bike lacks any appeal)

in any case, i'm thinking, despite the fact that i'm guaranteed to wanna upgrade soon after, an fxr would be the best way to go.... scorpio, i'm open to still, and the gn... well...:whistle:.... still... i dunno.... so the fxr or scorpio. the fxr is a bit cheaper, but less gutsy (not that a first time biker will really care about guts... not so soon anyway). as much as i wanna say i'll never bin my bike.... i'm getting the idea that it's a guaranteed... a, god-given, definately will happen.... haha.

"in short, my idea of an ideal start to riding is an fxr150/scorpio/gn, followed by a 250 of riders choosing after they've binned the fxr a few times and learnt how to keep upright, but starting on a gpx/gsx/vtr/zzr is all fine.

ideally you'd have offoad/track experience, a car drivers licence, and just be learning the nuances of a road bike
"

sadly, no off-road/track experience (not in nz anyway... did a bit of random rides here and there when i was with family overseas.... nothing extreme, or really worth logging though). am a pretty seasoned driver though... learnt to drive at a decent enough age.... still.. i'm liking your thinking..

"take someone who knows what to look for, no offence to kyle here, but he doesn't exactly know what a loose cam chain sounds like and probably won't check the wheel bearings etc nor evidence of crash damage.
plus squiggles seems to be a natural at bargain hunting"

haha.... i'm thinking i'd best join the uni club.. SOOON... if that'd be the best way to meet up with u guys.... man, if any of u veteren riders are keen to come view a bike i'm interested in, that'd be awesome (ofcourse, i'd prob upload all the details on here beforehand... haha, the chances of one of u knowing the owner are prob pretty high anyway)..... haha... agian, no offence to kyle. he's been a legend at getting me started... and i'd prob still be taking him out to see the bike, as he's my first contact with biking... what can i say, i'm loyal to the brother..haha.(bout a month or 2 ago, i was completely lost with all the letters in biking, it was like a bloody english test for a kindie kid.... and i felt like the class dunce or some shit..... :doh::stupid:.... haha... but building my way up there. am loving the biking arena.:headbang: ).

[Zim_Invader]

what you want is for a middle aged man to have his mid-life crises and by the exact bike you want, and using all his oldman cash upgrade it to the max, and only ride it in the best conditions at 50kph. then once his wife finds out what hes done he'll have to sell it and thats where you come in! you by what is basically a new bike with all the expensive parts you want at 2/3rd's of the price!! but seriously VTR's are great fun!!
hahaha....:rofl:....dude. that sounds like cinderella.. haha (hey... i was young, and very naive!)... more so... i can't believe it really happened.... man, so a purple bike huh? is that the stock colours, or the cover up paint job to hide the scratches?

man that's classic... haha

[ital916]

hahaha....:rofl:....dude. that sounds like cinderella.. haha (hey... i was young, and very naive!)... more so... i can't believe it really happened.... man, so a purple bike huh? is that the stock colours, or the cover up paint job to hide the scratches?

man that's classic... haha

Dude...you can ask everyones opinion on kb and they will all give you a different one. You have a lot of information on the cards, now is the time to get out there, go look at bikes , kick tires etc. Get your scratchie and go to dealers and test ride a few. They will nearly always have a bike that your interested in on trademe from used and abused 17yr old industrial sewing machines to brand spanking new vtr's. Go to a dealer, test ride a few and then say hey i like that one, now lets find it on trademe.

Oh and buy your gear first...your spare change gets a bike. Less talkiing, more doing. :scooter:

[Ryan432]

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also, why would you need to go to the dealer for an oil & filter change? generally speaking, it's simple enough, isn't it?



It's a bit of a con really, in order to keep your warrenty valid on a new bike most dealers will make you get the first few services done with them, and then charge you $150+ to do something you could have done yourself in less than and hour. Their reasoning for this is that there are tonnes of people who just wouldn't bother doing it and then when the bike fucks out they come running back to the dealer for warrenty! which makes it kind of fair but we still have to pay because of the few who are to lazy/stupid to look after their bike (very important when breaking in a new bike). Peace

[ital916]

It's a bit of a con really, Peace

I agree. War is more fun :ar15:.

p/t

As far as oil changes go, it sucks on my srv as it require removing the entire bloody exhausts system as the oil plug has the headers running directly under them. Hmm when I get new headers made/ current one rechromed might have to fix that.

[BANZAI]

Finally catch up with this thread!! Im not gonna give advices but I have list of bikes that I want you to get hehee


budget's at about 4.5k.... so a tight budget.


Tight Budget? What tight budget? You are much much more loaded than when I was trying to find my bike :p

And I got my GN for $1k :first:


don't whine about a single cylinder vs a parallel twin intil you've ridden them. i infact prefer the single for fun, the parallel twin is just smoother/less vibration but feels gutless as a result, while a Vtwin is just pure awesome (inline four are even betterer, and the V four are are an addiction)
a hornet is an inline four, anything else ain't a hornet:oi-grr:

glad to see you aren't looking for a GN


Let him get GN, then he can do mods with $2.5k leftover :msn-wink:

Single cylinder is very fun. Accererate from 1.5k-2k rev on 5th gear is fun!! hehehe lots of vibration! :D

Suzuki Volty is another choice as well, its like luxo version of GN. But its hard to find.

GB250 Clubman? Its beautiful bike! Altho hard to find lol

Kawasaki Estrella(not sure about spelling) if they have brought over it to NZ, very beautiful bike.

Could go Yamaha SRV250. (make sure you get "working" bike tho)

Sorry I like rare and non popular bikes lol

CBF250? Is there any second hand one? No one really like that bike, but you can get almost new and cheap and "honda" quality :p

Whats the chance of getting second hand Cagiva Raptor 125? $4.5 too tight? They look great!

There is few VTR and Bandits and stuff around $5k but if you take some of KBer or SMC guys with you to negotiate the price down to $4.5 or even less!!

If you got that much money, I'm sure you can go shop around.

Zims shopping ride!!!:woohoo:

I cant really help you but if you are going to shop around with someone wise from here I can tag along. :msn-wink:

PS: Dont go for Hyosang!!!

[PirateJafa]

Or you could be a real man and get a RD... :P

Not that I'm biased or anything!

[fridayflash]

get a cheap gn, put low bars on her,,and be out riding tommrrow
eh banzai!

[Ryan432]

yea don't underestimate the GN, they are a good budget learner bike if you want to save money for a "real" bike once you get your full license! If you are comfotable with the size of your penis you shouldn't have any problems riding around on a GN for a while! lol

getting a GN means you could afford really top shelf gear now so that when you upgrade your bike you won't have to fork out for better gear to match!
:rockon:

PS, i have a custom made GN screen if you want to get your top speed up a bit.

You can do plenty of stuff on a GN, see this thread:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73330&highlight=gn250+south+island

see the pictures for the screen :)

[ital916]

Finally catch up with this thread!! Im not gonna give advices but I have list of bikes that I want you to get hehee



Tight Budget? What tight budget? You are much much more loaded than when I was trying to find my bike :p

And I got my GN for $1k :first:



Let him get GN, then he can do mods with $2.5k leftover :msn-wink:

Single cylinder is very fun. Accererate from 1.5k-2k rev on 5th gear is fun!! hehehe lots of vibration! :D

Suzuki Volty is another choice as well, its like luxo version of GN. But its hard to find.

GB250 Clubman? Its beautiful bike! Altho hard to find lol

Kawasaki Estrella(not sure about spelling) if they have brought over it to NZ, very beautiful bike.

Could go Yamaha SRV250. (make sure you get "working" bike tho)

Sorry I like rare and non popular bikes lol

CBF250? Is there any second hand one? No one really like that bike, but you can get almost new and cheap and "honda" quality :p

Whats the chance of getting second hand Cagiva Raptor 125? $4.5 too tight? They look great!

There is few VTR and Bandits and stuff around $5k but if you take some of KBer or SMC guys with you to negotiate the price down to $4.5 or even less!!

If you got that much money, I'm sure you can go shop around.

Zims shopping ride!!!:woohoo:

I cant really help you but if you are going to shop around with someone wise from here I can tag along. :msn-wink:

PS: Dont go for Hyosang!!!

Oi :Playnice:.

First there is nothing wrong with hyosung. In my eyes they have proven themselves and unlike new shitty chinese crap have gained a solid customer base, and from the ones I have ridden and seen they are a quality bike.

Second, a raptor would never go for anything below 6k,even thats bloody lucky. They sell for 8.5k to 9k brand new. They are a quick 125. You can't buy the mito in nz just the naked *the raptor as you said*. The bigger brother looks very very sexy with the factory carbon mods.

The srvs are a very sexy 250, have plenty of torque and look great. Comfy as anything too. Banzai you take one more crack at my bike and I'm going to run you over with it when I get it back and then draw a little asian man on the tank with a cross. Then i'll turn your gn into a coffee table.:devil2:

I'll be happy to come check out bikes with you zim, and if you need a help with gear feel free to come and see me this weekend.

[ehab2weelr]

bo thats it enough talk, time to go out there and see for your self a bike in a picture is not the same in real life, trust me when your on the bike you well then know what it is you need.

so get hold of me and when im not studding and what not il go with you to have a look at some bikes.....i think that zzr the red and white is nice choice for it looks very sporty and is a very forgiven bike.....yea im not the biggest fan of the zzr (as Hanna knows very well ) i do think its a good bike for what your looking for within your budget and is a good bike to start on.

[BANZAI]

get a cheap gn, put low bars on her,,and be out riding tommrrow
eh banzai!

Yep, thats right :yes:


yea don't underestimate the GN, they are a good budget learner bike if you want to save money for a "real" bike once you get your full license! If you are comfotable with the size of your penis you shouldn't have any problems riding around on a GN for a while! lol

getting a GN means you could afford really top shelf gear now so that when you upgrade your bike you won't have to fork out for better gear to match!
:rockon:

PS, i have a custom made GN screen if you want to get your top speed up a bit.

You can do plenty of stuff on a GN, see this thread:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73330&highlight=gn250+south+island

see the pictures for the screen :)

Hey can I have the screen?? How much?

Nice thread! :niceone:


Oi :Playnice:.

Banzai you take one more crack at my bike and I'm going to run you over with it when I get it back and then draw a little asian man on the tank with a cross. Then i'll turn your gn into a coffee table.:devil2:

I'll be happy to come check out bikes with you zim, and if you need a help with gear feel free to come and see me this weekend.

Hehee sorry. I thought Dushy-bashing is allowed here! :bleh:

I wont make any comment about "your bike" anymore then...

[Hanne]

hahaha....:rofl:....dude. that sounds like cinderella.. haha (hey... i was young, and very naive!)... more so... i can't believe it really happened.... man, so a purple bike huh? is that the stock colours, or the cover up paint job to hide the scratches?

man that's classic... haha

They did actually come stock in purpley blue, but not candy shiny purple!
ZZR has been an awesome first bike for me, is good for long distances eg. Napier) but also reasonably economical around town (getting 250km/tank at the moment with town riding) So I can certainly recommend ZZR.

Have you had a sit on one though? I am around 165cm and the bike is just my size, Squiggles looks a bit big on it, (he's 5 10) so it is good to try it out first even by just sitting on one.

[The Stranger]

Dude -for ya very first bike I'd suggest a scorpio,A srv250 or a new generation SR250
All that fairing shit costs friggin moonbeams when ya fall off.
A nekkid bike doesn't bust so easily.
Forget ya ego for awhile Learn to ride then sell the nekkid and buy yaself a crotch rocket. You won't loose money if you keep the bike 6 months or so.

Whooooosh.

[The Stranger]

Yeah, that actually happens suprisingly often! Or, as happened with my bike, the partner just says it has to go and snaps up the first offer.
You never know when you will get lucky like that:first:
(Ok, i admit the purple part might've helped my cause too, diminishing the number of male bidders.... :innocent:)
So long as you have an idea what you are looking for and have peeled eyes

You got to feel real sorry for the soft old bastard who's mid life crisis consisted of either a 1993 ZZR250 (Madison) or DR250.

[Chrislost]

Oi :Playnice:.

First there is nothing wrong with hyosung. In my eyes they have proven themselves and unlike new shitty chinese crap have gained a solid customer base, and from the ones I have ridden and seen they are a quality bike.



*shuder*


i once tried to make one wheelie.
somthing that a GN CAN DO!

it wouldnt.

[motorbyclist]

good to see the FXR being considered and advice being taken onboard - if you get fed up they're easy to sell, and i'm sure kyle will tell you about his old one (which i bought off him for my little bro to learn on too)



so get hold of me and when im not studding and what not il go with you to have a look at some bikes.....i think that zzr the red and white is nice choice for it looks very sporty and is a very forgiven bike......

again with getting an experienced rider to have a look at bikes - recently pointed out to ehab that his "perfectly fine" rear sprocket was missing teeth:shutup:

dont let dushi sell you an open face helmet either:girlfight: - have a shop around for gear to find best fit/price/style



i once tried to make one wheelie.
somthing that a GN CAN DO!

it wouldnt.

wtf?! any bike can wheelie with maybe the exception of choppers/harleys (goldwings i am told can infact wheelie)

just have to put your knee/feet far back enough on the tail when you pin the gas and then dump the clutch:jerry:

[Zim_Invader]

went gear browsing with a friend bout a week or 2 back.... got a goo look at what there was, and my sizes. some really neat stuff, snug fitting and all... have planned to shoot out somewhere with kyle to get my gear. can't remember teh store name, but it's this deal where u get full gear for $600 or something. (the quote i got at motomail for the gear i tried out was about $900, excluding boots.. which is a bit much isn't it? - for a first bike... but ya, i get it... how much are you worth... that's been asked before). so ya, am fine with spending on the gear where needed.

i'll go do a bit of testing to get a feel of what i'd like, but the only thign i'm worried about is takng the bike out, and dropping it, or somethig stupid like that.... :sweatdrop.... i'm paranoid.. haha.

there's this bike that i'm really interested in. wanna take a look at it soon. lemme know whos keen, and when's an ok time frame. i'll find a way to get in touch with the owner (sadly, am not authenticaed on trademe, so cannot ask questions just yet, wil see if i can grab dad's credit card for it)... here's the link, really keen on this ey... best thing is it's an fxr, so easily within budget!:banana:

blue fxr
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159775599

Drider87, would be awesome t have you come with... give us a shout. haha.. banzai, tag along as much as u want.. would be keen to see your gn.. u've lowered the handle bars, that more comfy?

[avgas]

Any GN! Any TS/ER or Any XR
if your really ride the rings off it they go like the clappers. If you drop it, you just pick it up and ride it home, its ugly so no one will steal it, you will be able to sell it at 80% of what you paid for it when you get your restricted and upgrade to a 'better bike'.
I WISH I LEARNT TO RIDE THAT WAY.

[2wheeljunkie]

take someone who knows what to look for, no offence to kyle here, but he doesn't exactly know what a loose cam chain sounds like and probably won't check the wheel bearings etc nor evidence of crash damage.
plus squiggles seems to be a natural at bargain hunting

confused when this became a kyle bashing thread..direct your attention to dushi ppl..:bleh:...jokes dush..u do make a good point andrew about the wheel bearings and such but sadly i did look out for the loose cam noises and such and there was no signs on the fzr..i juz got farked over by karma i suppose...but yea def listen to more experience riders in this thread as they will def have some sweet advice..but ive got so much to learn in terms of spotting a lemon from a steel soo if u or steve rock with jay (zim_invader) to check out the fxr then im a follow to increase my lemon spotting abilities..:niceone:..btw andrew im gonna come look for while your sleeping and cut off your hair..muahahaha..:eek:

[BANZAI]

went gear browsing with a friend bout a week or 2 back.... got a goo look at what there was, and my sizes. some really neat stuff, snug fitting and all... have planned to shoot out somewhere with kyle to get my gear. can't remember teh store name, but it's this deal where u get full gear for $600 or something. (the quote i got at motomail for the gear i tried out was about $900, excluding boots.. which is a bit much isn't it? - for a first bike... but ya, i get it... how much are you worth... that's been asked before). so ya, am fine with spending on the gear where needed.

banzai, tag along as much as u want.. would be keen to see your gn.. u've lowered the handle bars, that more comfy?

I got most of my gear from motomail and motomail outlet.

Helmet RJays $130 motomail
Jacket Rev it $170 outlet
Draggin Second $130 outlet
Weather overpants $60? motomail
Boots $235 on special Haldanes
Knee pad $20 Wild West Honda with SMC discount

Hmm total $745... If you can get gears cheaper then that Im jealous! lol

Let me know when you guys going to shop around. The FXR looks neat!

[2wheeljunkie]

botany honda does a deal for 600 bucks where you get gloves, jacket, pants (not dragon jeans), helmet and boots. got that abt 2 and half years ago..and i still wear all of them..except the helmet..i upgraded:msn-wink:...but yeaa..

[Zim_Invader]

hey all,
another bike that's pealed my interest... k's are pretty high, but u think it's worth a look at?

89 vtr250
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159331789

just contacted him... reserve set at 2500. am keen for a look at it on saturday if any1's free and keen....?

[Zim_Invader]

just a friendly update:

a few more bikes to the list.... haha... all in auck, and some u may know... (not sure if most are still up to be baught though... )

black gpx (89)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=61760

red zzr(94)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=61191

black+Blue zzr (92)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=61202

.. the gpx has a nice price. have sent the owner a message... hopefully, i can go view the bike soon. (provided he still has it).

[Ragingrob]

Hey just one thought, all those kiwibiker bikes were posted up last year, so have a read of the last page of the threads and see if they're sold just to check :2thumbsup

Good to see there are plenty of bikes out there for ya though! Where abouts in Auck are you?

[motorbyclist]

that FXR looks great, the vtr is a bit old, but will likely be a very reliable bike - but be careful with bikes that have had alot of work; often there is a reason for it other than proper care/maintenance

i was thinking one of the newer VTR (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-159730305.htm)myself, i don't know what the old ones are like - but of course the new ones are still around the 4k mark and are all naked

[motorbyclist]

confused when this became a kyle bashing thread..direct your attention to dushi ppl..:bleh:...jokes dush..u do make a good point andrew about the wheel bearings and such but sadly i did look out for the loose cam noises and such and there was no signs on the fzr..i juz got farked over by karma i suppose...

yeah whatever caused that to break probably wasn't something any of us would've picked up on (but the previous owner may well have known about it)

and my apologies, i didn't realise you knew what the cam chain sounded like (and i'm sure this isn't the first time i've made a false assumption about that)


remember that while wheel bearings/chain/sprockets etc are all easy/cheap fixes, they're both hassles you may not want, signs of poor maintenance that me be cause for concern, and all give you reasons to knock the price down:niceone:

[2wheeljunkie]

yeah whatever caused that to break probably wasn't something any of us would've picked up on (but the previous owner may well have known about it)

and my apologies, i didn't realise you knew what the cam chain sounded like (and i'm sure this isn't the first time i've made a false assumption about that)


remember that while wheel bearings/chain/sprockets etc are all easy/cheap fixes, they're both hassles you may not want, signs of poor maintenance that me be cause for concern, and all give you reasons to knock the price down:niceone:

no harm done bud but like i said u did make sense about not pickin up on stuff like what u or steve will def pick up on so thats why i wanna go and learn so i can improve my lemon spotting skills..btw ull be proud i turned honda..

[motorbyclist]

good on ya! where's this hornet i hear about?! which year model is it?

[2wheeljunkie]

ahh 2007 ehh..i think im in love with it

[Ragingrob]

Hello lookies what I've found for ya!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160008107.htm

Could be worth checking out.

[2wheeljunkie]

go the GPX..u are a beauty..a lil biase i know but hey its jus the ways bikers are..

[BANZAI]

Heeheeeeee

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-159873627.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-159982886.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-158343511.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-159851317.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-159726132.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-158841120.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-159095553.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-159227343.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-156258369.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-158349955.htm

[Ragingrob]

You crazy guy Yui!

[2wheeljunkie]

me dunt think u have enough lisiting yui..put more up..!!:cool:

[Zealot]

Oooh - that GPX looks semi-decent. I've yet to find myself a bike for a reasonable sum of money, I shall check that one out pronto.

Btw - there's a whole bunch of AGV Stealth helmets on trademe for $250 new from Waikato Yamaha. These are ~540 or something at motomail (was there on mon). I've bought myself a blue/black one, should be as good/better than anything else for $250.

The $600 gear thing sounds like it's from Cyclespot Honda in takapuna. Also went there to see an FZR (it's on trademe for $3495 iirc). The gear was a bunch of Spidi (?) stuff with a fairly cheap helmet. Still, can't really argue with $600 for pants, boots, globes, helmet and jacket. Personally I'd rather spend $800 on helmet/jacket/gloves though.

[motorbyclist]

do you know if those helmets fit you or not? if so, bargain!

if not, let's hope

[Zealot]

Yep - tried that exact one on at motomail, and it's the same size as the HJC/shoeis I was trying on (XL - I seem to have a large head). So I figure it's basically right. Fingers crossed. Worked out my sizes in pretty much every bit of gear, which is useful when looking for stuff on the 'net.

[motorbyclist]

just remember that fit/comfort isn't entirely dictated by size - and the helmet is something you don't want to get wrong (we all have different shaped heads)

[Zim_Invader]

Hello lookies what I've found for ya!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160008107.htm

Could be worth checking out.
she's a beauty!!! i wanna go and take a look at her! live out west, bordering auckland-ness and th waitakeres... beautiful spot, as there's some good twisties that have virtually no traffic flow... plus, there's the piha route, so got some practice ground well sussed... (always school car-parks, esp during teh hols!!)

checking up the postings to see if they're sold yet...

oh, and hey... that red zzr has been offered at 3300, again, the only problem is the guy stays in new plymouth, so i don't see how i'd be able to check it out... but 3,300 is a tempting price... i dont lie..

[Zim_Invader]

You crazy guy Yui!

i second that.. haha, tho the excelcier (prob spelt that completely wrong) was looking like a whole lot of bike... bery appealing, and def in the budget! haha...

[PirateJafa]

oh, and hey... that red zzr has been offered at 3300, again, the only problem is the guy stays in new plymouth, so i don't see how i'd be able to check it out... but 3,300 is a tempting price... i dont lie..

Bah, you pansy. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=74574)

[ital916]

Heeheeeeee

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-159873627.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-159982886.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-158343511.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-159851317.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-159726132.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-158841120.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-159095553.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-159227343.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-156258369.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-158349955.htm

Mmmm thats BSA B11 is beautiful, the one with the red tank. Maybe a new project.....hmm. It's not a 250 though yui, they were 550 or 600cc singles I believe. A lot are listed as 250 as the owners don't know what cc they are. Beautiful, beautiful bikes. There is a matchless on there too that would be a good project.

[Zealot]

just remember that fit/comfort isn't entirely dictated by size - and the helmet is something you don't want to get wrong (we all have different shaped heads)

As I said, I tried on an AGV helmet that was that size and it was basically perfect. Cheers for the advice though.

Going to see that GPX tonight btw - I'm interested but will let you know my thoughts.

[BANZAI]

Bah, you pansy. (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=74574)

Roadtrip! I'll tag you guys along if I can :p

I'm sure my GN can get 0-100 quicker than 60seconds :clap:


Mmmm thats BSA B11 is beautiful, the one with the red tank. Maybe a new project.....hmm. It's not a 250 though yui, they were 550 or 600cc singles I believe. A lot are listed as 250 as the owners don't know what cc they are. Beautiful, beautiful bikes. There is a matchless on there too that would be a good project.


Oh ok, yea buy it!!! Then let me ride it! :p

I think that Red ZZR is nice bike, you should go have roadtrip with some of SMC members to check it out.

But whatabout the idea of Naked bikes? Or do you want bike with fairings now?

Maybe possible to take $500 off, maybe..
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-159233035.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-154699001.htm

Buy Suzuki!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-154790421.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-145523903.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-157908366.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-154743189.htm


Somewhere close to your budget
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-158813550.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-158034528.htm

Your budget
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-136813419.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-157900779.htm

I like Zeal and Balius but its just me :p

When you going to do gear shopping? I'm looking for riding pants..

[2wheeljunkie]

good job on the listings banzai..i swear trademe shud give u a cut for promoting them..lol..btw hows the gn goin..sorry i know this is off topic..:Oops:

[BANZAI]

good job on the listings banzai..i swear trademe shud give u a cut for promoting them..lol..btw hows the gn goin..sorry i know this is off topic..:Oops:

GN is going well! Need gasket done, but hopefully soon.

I wana tag along when you guys going to Gear shopping PM me when you guys go!

[2wheeljunkie]

yeaa sweet as..btw zim..when u checkin out bikes??

[fireball]

my mate wants to sell his ZXR 250a

i am yet to see the bike but he tells me its in good working order

and im trying to convince LilSel to sell her ZZR250 too now that bike is a beaut good condition and hasnt been thrashed at all

[Zealot]

What sort of $$ are either of them after? Could be keen, but I'm an engineering student so I'm limited in terms of what I can spend (not working this year - damn 4th year - relying on savings + studylink :D).

[Zim_Invader]

Hey fireball, as zealot said... wha's your mate(s) looking at selling the bike(s) for?

yo kyle... was thinking to go out this sat? u reckon u gonna be at uni this weekend? keen to make a dash for a few places as a break, check a few things out, and mayb pass through motomail (dushi asid it'd be a good day to give him a visit).... i think it was dushi (=Drider87)??? so yui, u think u'll be in town on sat? we'll go check out some gear then... i'll make up a list of all the (very few) bikes i wanna check, ths sat... haha...



original message by piratejafa
Bah, you pansy.


who u calling a pansy?:girlfight: haha... name the most convenient way t get down there and back in a day (nb, got no car...), and i'll be there... any1 else keen? haha... got yui down (dude, u're dam funny.... is there anything ure not game for doing???)

also, i wanna scoot across the shore and view that bike ragingrob put up... maybe all on saturday? haha... at this rate, i'm gonna guzzle up you study time... tell me if u'd rather not, and i'll be cool with that.... mayb just do motomart and a dealer or 2 (man, i'd be more than happy with that alone!!!).:drool:..... bikes!!

[BANZAI]

Hey fireball, as zealot said... wha's your mate(s) looking at selling the bike(s) for?

yo kyle... was thinking to go out this sat? u reckon u gonna be at uni this weekend? keen to make a dash for a few places as a break, check a few things out, and mayb pass through motomail (dushi asid it'd be a good day to give him a visit).... i think it was dushi (=Drider87)??? so yui, u think u'll be in town on sat? we'll go check out some gear then... i'll make up a list of all the (very few) bikes i wanna check, ths sat... haha...

who u calling a pansy?:girlfight: haha... name the most convenient way t get down there and back in a day (nb, got no car...), and i'll be there... any1 else keen? haha... got yui down (dude, u're dam funny.... is there anything ure not game for doing???)

also, i wanna scoot across the shore and view that bike ragingrob put up... maybe all on saturday? haha... at this rate, i'm gonna guzzle up you study time... tell me if u'd rather not, and i'll be cool with that.... mayb just do motomart and a dealer or 2 (man, i'd be more than happy with that alone!!!).:drool:..... bikes!!

Hehe thanks man!! :p

Sat I'm working till 1pm but after that I'll be free. If you are gonna look around from morning I can catch you guys up somewhere.

So you got scooter??

I can come with you but I'm not as wise as other ppl in here! So don't ask me any questions!!! lol

[Zealot]

Ok, I just bought that GPX250. I'm tired of checking out dropped/thrashed cbr/zxr/fzrs - this one has original paintwork and has never been dropped as far as I can tell. There are no scuffs on the side of the handlebars or scratches on the fairings. Rather ridiculous in the 250cc market these days. Plus it was a fair bit cheaper than most I4s, so I'm not complaining.

Now my helmet/gloves/jacket just have to arrive :(

[Zim_Invader]

Ok, I just bought that GPX250. I'm tired of checking out dropped/thrashed cbr/zxr/fzrs - this one has original paintwork and has never been dropped as far as I can tell. There are no scuffs on the side of the handlebars or scratches on the fairings. Rather ridiculous in the 250cc market these days. Plus it was a fair bit cheaper than most I4s, so I'm not complaining.


which one did u buy??? nooo!!!:gob: hahah... don't tell me u got the one ragingrob posted the link for, off trademe (the 92 model).... if so, good stuff bud... if not.... all the better!!!! (it can still be mine.... !!! :shifty:....).... there was a yellow one that was just withdrawn.. did u get that??

but ya, if that's the one, nice stuff bud.. be sure to let us know how well she runs.

[shingo]

Ok, I just bought that GPX250. I'm tired of checking out dropped/thrashed cbr/zxr/fzrs - this one has original paintwork and has never been dropped as far as I can tell. There are no scuffs on the side of the handlebars or scratches on the fairings. Rather ridiculous in the 250cc market these days. Plus it was a fair bit cheaper than most I4s, so I'm not complaining.

Seen as it's a parallel twin, it should be cheaper than the sort after inline 4's.

Good stuff too, will be seeing ya on some rides soon no doubt :niceone:

[Zim_Invader]

Hehe thanks man!! :p

Sat I'm working till 1pm but after that I'll be free. If you are gonna look around from morning I can catch you guys up somewhere.

So you got scooter??

I can come with you but I'm not as wise as other ppl in here! So don't ask me any questions!!! lol

if kyle's good with it, we can always head out later... haha, may catch a link to motomail... or steal a helmet from somewhere and hop on board kyles new beauty.(haha.. all assuming he'll let me, he'll be there, and he'll be there with his bike...)

no scooter... hah! no way n hell im gonna be caught dead on a scooter... never!!! haha... evil little contraptions.. (my sister's sayin she wants me to buy a scooter instead of a bike.... - note, she's apparently gonna sponsor ~2g for my bike.... so, she's got a fair say.... not that it'll ever get one, and she knows it.... )..... budget's been fluctuating lately tho, as she's just had a minor accident, and will be forking out repair money for that.... most likely meaning it'll cut the sponsorship money.... :bye: - to the 4.5 budget.... i'm now in the more realistic 2.5-3 range for first bikes....(that's normal, right?)

haha, for now, i'm on the bus (have been for long enough!! .. time for my bike!)

haven't eliminated the prospect of a naked... haha, but will obviously have preference for a faired one.. just my personal bias i guess... but i did take a look at your list of to-do's on your ginnyxer250r(did i get that right)... impressive stuff. haha... the neons would spice it up shit loads if everything else doesn't already!

[BANZAI]

if kyle's good with it, we can always head out later... haha, may catch a link to motomail... or steal a helmet from somewhere and hop on board kyles new beauty.(haha.. all assuming he'll let me, he'll be there, and he'll be there with his bike...)

no scooter... hah! no way n hell im gonna be caught dead on a scooter... never!!! haha... evil little contraptions.. (my sister's sayin she wants me to buy a scooter instead of a bike.... - note, she's apparently gonna sponsor ~2g for my bike.... so, she's got a fair say.... not that it'll ever get one, and she knows it.... )..... budget's been fluctuating lately tho, as she's just had a minor accident, and will be forking out repair money for that.... most likely meaning it'll cut the sponsorship money.... :bye: - to the 4.5 budget.... i'm now in the more realistic 2.5-3 range for first bikes....(that's normal, right?)

haha, for now, i'm on the bus (have been for long enough!! .. time for my bike!)

haven't eliminated the prospect of a naked... haha, but will obviously have preference for a faired one.. just my personal bias i guess... but i did take a look at your list of to-do's on your ginnyxer250r(did i get that right)... impressive stuff. haha... the neons would spice it up shit loads if everything else doesn't already!

Ah I see, you said you wanna scoot across shore, so I thought you got it.. I got Medium size spare helmet if you wanna borrow? It looks new, but not sure if its works ok... random guy in KB just gave it to me coz it was too big for him or something... In case anything happens I can't take responsibility for it!

Neon is andrew's idea, tbh I hate "sports compact" stuff... Americans have no taste what so ever...

She need clip-ons! and Bikini fairing!! :devil2:

[2wheeljunkie]

Ok, I just bought that GPX250.

go the mighty GPX..will be looking forward to see u on rides..and the GPX...:drool:...good shit mate..:clap:...ahh its looking bad for me this sat bud i got soo much studies ehh..but will def try and work a break in there...lol.how u getting round?

[Zim_Invader]

Ah I see, you said you wanna scoot across shore, so I thought you got it.. I got Medium size spare helmet if you wanna borrow? It looks new, but not sure if its works ok... random guy in KB just gave it to me coz it was too big for him or something... In case anything happens I can't take responsibility for it!

Neon is andrew's idea, tbh I hate "sports compact" stuff... Americans have no taste what so ever...

She need clip-ons! and Bikini fairing!! :devil2:

haha... my bad... i officially change it from scoot to shoot.... (i'll say it was a typo).. haha... the helmet'd be bid, bu i'm pillion, so it woldn't be tht big a deal(would it???) haha... americans are hopeless with taste... but then, u gotta admit, even if it's the american games that have all the silly extra do-ups, it's the japs that actually do it (... then again, most of the time, they pull it off as well... so i dunno...)... haha... bikini fairing eh.... haha, i'll prob be on paint trying to get a vague idea of what that'd look like....haha.... nice!

[Zim_Invader]

...ahh its looking bad for me this sat bud i got soo much studies ehh..but will def try and work a break in there...lol.how u getting round?

haha... u mean, from location to location (bus)... or with regard to study (poorly)... distractions aside.. it's just so boring, nothing's stickin.... but, after teh exams... haha... that i can't wait for... so i'm looking foreward to the papers i guess... got some time still, so if i can get myself to avoid the net for periods off longer than 1 hour... then i'd be progressing as well.... bikes... they're a gift and a curse.. it's an addiction! haha..(i like!)

[BANZAI]

haha... my bad... i officially change it from scoot to shoot.... (i'll say it was a typo).. haha... the helmet'd be bid, bu i'm pillion, so it woldn't be tht big a deal(would it???) haha... americans are hopeless with taste... but then, u gotta admit, even if it's the american games that have all the silly extra do-ups, it's the japs that actually do it (... then again, most of the time, they pull it off as well... so i dunno...)... haha... bikini fairing eh.... haha, i'll prob be on paint trying to get a vague idea of what that'd look like....haha.... nice!

Yea I keep it as my pillion helmet!(for when I get my full :))

Hehe but us Japs have better tastes than Americans!!!

[Zim_Invader]

hell ya... fully agree with u there man!!! haha, for example, catroons..i swear, things like gijoes aint got shit on the japanime! (big fan man... name it, and chances are, i've seen it or it's on the to see).... haha... but americans can pull off some things. their choppers are ok, but the the muscle cars are where they shine... (oldschool stuff tho)... their new things have lost the flare.

dude!... teach me japanese! i wanna make a trip there at some point in time, if note before my grad, then def in the first year after grad..... haha... where abouts u from (in japan)

[Zealot]

Yea it's the black/red GPX250 for $2750 that he posted - I got it a bit cheaper than that though. IMO it's a fair price, it's not perfect, but it shouldn't be hard to shine up - needs a clean and some elbow grease to get it shiney again. My mate rode it and reckoned the brakes/steering/etc appeared fine, so I bought it.

I've been seeing heaps of bikes, but they're generally either overpriced, or utterly raped. This one has 36 000 kms, and those appear genuine from the wof history. I figured if I paid $4-500 more for an FZR with 55 000 kms, when I'm finished with it it'll have 60+ kms, which will make it harder to sell compared to a GPX with 45k kms.
Anyway, picking it up over the next few days hopefully.

While I'd like to say I'd have time to come on rides, my life is pretty much hell for the next year :p

TY 4th year Engineering, plus another very large time commitment. If I want to get 1st class hons I need to be studying like crazy for the next fortnight til my two exams (got psych109 this friday, biggest roffle, it's easy as), then spend my 3 weeks of "holiday" camped out in the labs and/or workshop working on my Final Year Project. I seriously cannot wait for next year - got a year of BSc next year to finish up on my conjoint. Will be easy time-wise. My class is ridiculously competitive and works very hard. I spent ~100 hours on my last design project, and ~40 each on two 15%ers.

AGV helmet is arriving tomorrow, got some mint gear I'm about to order from the states ( <3 the exchange rate - but it's difficult to find a place who doesn't overcharge on shipping ), so gloves and jacket should be a fortnight or so at a guess. Just waiting to see if another of my mates wants to order another pair of gloves at the same time (flat shipping rate). I would say I want to support NZ businesses, but quite frankly, I'm almost an engineer. My brain/hands are what will make me money over the next 40+ years, so I'd rather spend what money I have to get the best gear possible, whoever it comes from.

[motorbyclist]

As I said, I tried on an AGV helmet that was that size and it was basically perfect. Cheers for the advice though.

Going to see that GPX tonight btw - I'm interested but will let you know my thoughts.

whoa i thought that was invaderzim posting about buying gear, not you!


Ok, I just bought that GPX250. I'm tired of checking out dropped/thrashed cbr/zxr/fzrs - this one has original paintwork and has never been dropped as far as I can tell. There are no scuffs on the side of the handlebars or scratches on the fairings. Rather ridiculous in the 250cc market these days. Plus it was a fair bit cheaper than most I4s, so I'm not complaining.

Now my helmet/gloves/jacket just have to arrive :(

wait, first bike or was it you who had a certain incident involving a hornet900 "colliding" with your zealot?

(really hate to see people buy "bargains" when they don't know it's about to cost a lot in repairs or be endless trouble - hate to see people knowingly sell them without full disclosure too)


the helmet'd be bid, bu i'm pillion, so it woldn't be tht big a deal(would it???)

considering a crash is a crash nomatter where you are on the bike, yes it does matter...
...................... ........................... ........................................

(less dots and more punctuation plz, yopu're getting hard to read)


(ps i'm free from tuesday onwards for bike shopping)

[Zealot]

whoa i thought that was invaderzim posting about buying gear, not you!

wait, first bike or was it you who had a certain incident involving a hornet900 "colliding" with your zealot?



You wouldn't be 2nd Year mechanical? :p


Yep, first bike here. I wouldn't be buying a 250 if I wasn't on my learners. 400s are much more awesome for hte money.

I'm half a mechanical engineer anyway, and I'm familiar enough with cars and vehicles in general to spot a dud. Well that's the idea anyway. I didn't pick up anything grossly wrong with it and checked most of the things I could think of. It's difficult to pick things up when you're not a biker though...

[BANZAI]

hell ya... fully agree with u there man!!! haha, for example, catroons..i swear, things like gijoes aint got shit on the japanime! (big fan man... name it, and chances are, i've seen it or it's on the to see).... haha... but americans can pull off some things. their choppers are ok, but the the muscle cars are where they shine... (oldschool stuff tho)... their new things have lost the flare.

dude!... teach me japanese! i wanna make a trip there at some point in time, if note before my grad, then def in the first year after grad..... haha... where abouts u from (in japan)

Anime is great, but just Anime Fans are bunch of strange ppl :whistle:

Yea Mustangs and KITT is cool (teh-heh) but meh, nimble small british lightweight or howling italian beauts are waaaay better (or Japanese enginnering):first:

I'm from Kyoto btw. Very nice place :) Take some Japanese General Ed paper! :p

[motorbyclist]

You wouldn't be 2nd Year mechanical? :p


Yep, first bike here. I wouldn't be buying a 250 if I wasn't on my learners. 400s are much more awesome for hte money.

I'm half a mechanical engineer anyway, and I'm familiar enough with cars and vehicles in general to spot a dud. Well that's the idea anyway. I didn't pick up anything grossly wrong with it and checked most of the things I could think of. It's difficult to pick things up when you're not a biker though...

2nd year mechatronics
do i know you?

yeah, cars and bikes are vastly different beasts - after a few hours working on bikes you'll soon realise how retarded cars really are
pays to have someone "in the know" around. wobbly swingarms, bent forks, shot bearings, loose chains (inside and out), chassis damage, misfiring, shot clutch - the last two a "driver" might spot, but the rest are a bit more specific and are more common than you'd think (man if only i took the fairings off my bike before buying it)

[BANZAI]

considering a crash is a crash nomatter where you are on the bike, yes it does matter

I just checked the helmet closely.

Ah, Made in China!!!

Its a Kylin, I can't see any DOT sticker on it. Looks new, no sign of scratch on surfaces but it have very strange crack near top of visor. Hmm could be the built quality is very bad.

Very dodgy........ LOL

When I get my full, I will tell my pillion to get their own helmets then :lol:

[Zealot]

Ahahahah! Enjoy 4th year you poor bastard.

I hope like hell they take our advice and restructure the courses. You will be seriously screwed in 4th year otherwise. I've lived in the labs for the past 6 weeks, and it has been seriously gay.

I assume you're taking machines and mechanisms then? I know 2nd year mechanical finish exams on Monday, hence the question.

And no I don't think I know you. However, feel free to come and say hi. I'll show you the mecha labs if you like, where you will be spending 4th year ;) Take a right near 4.501 and you'll see it :)

I realise there's a big difference, which is why I took a mate with me. I don't think he's a mechanical genius (neither am I really), but it's more than I could get out of it.


[And if you still haven't realised, I'm 4th year mechatronics, and I don't mean to scare you into switching to straight mech. It's a good course, but has a ridiculous time requirement in 4th year]

[Zim_Invader]

considering a crash is a crash nomatter where you are on the bike, yes it does matter...
...................... ........................... ........................................

(less dots and more punctuation plz, yopu're getting hard to read)

(ps i'm free from tuesday onwards for bike shopping)

that was a bit (mind the phrase), blonde of me.:eek5: hehe, wrong helmet size, and i was cool with that. shit that was bad. (my excuse for that = too much study!):bash:(brain stopped working). yui, don't worry bout the helmet, i'll meet u guys there direct.

haha! :lol: my bad. (the dots have always been out of habbit. wil cut it down)

free from next tuesday.. sweet! i'll get in touch with the owners of the bikes i'm interested in and see how many are cool with viewing thereafter. (next weekend, maybe sunday? after my 2 hectic papers). - kyle, u cool with that too? we could just pass through motomail this week then, and thus save on our time away from study (it'll be the quick break). plus, i could always catch the link to motomail, no biggie there.

[Zim_Invader]

Anime is great, but just Anime Fans are bunch of strange ppl :whistle:


haha!:lol: cheeky bugger! :kick: (nothing witty came to mind in time!)

was planning on doing a jap visual arts paper or something, as my general. apparently it's really chilled, and fully internal assessments, which is a massive plus! Kyoto huh. got a friend of mine who lives there too. but she works in osaka (mad trip to and from work everyday). don't know how she pulls it off. when i go, i gotta land in tokyo tho, and i'll make my way around from there - dude, landing in the middle of the city is mad! imagine the people that live right there. they get to see it everyday. the lucky buggers! (ofcourse, jet fumes and noise aside, it's all about the planes you see!).

[motorbyclist]

Ahahahah! Enjoy 4th year you poor bastard.

I hope like hell they take our advice and restructure the courses. You will be seriously screwed in 4th year otherwise. I've lived in the labs for the past 6 weeks, and it has been seriously gay.

I assume you're taking machines and mechanisms then? I know 2nd year mechanical finish exams on Monday, hence the question.

And no I don't think I know you. However, feel free to come and say hi. I'll show you the mecha labs if you like, where you will be spending 4th year ;) Take a right near 4.501 and you'll see it :)


yeah my locker is right by the lab

i hear you guys have access to my locker between 9pm and 7:30am, so it can't be THAT bad

can't be much worse than 2nd year thus far
this last half of the semester has literally been100% workworkworkwork then 5 day break, mm2, day break, 223, day break, 242

half of that work (which is half doing shit twice) is due to the IDIOTS running the design paper and everything being due on the same fucken day/week with all the tests etc - and did i mention the next to nothing study break?

i actually slept through the deadline for my mm2 project that i finished a week early because of an all nighter for the 223 project - and it looks like i'll get zero marks for my 2 hours late project (talking to an ex doing BA, she lost 5% marks on an essay for handing in over a week late!)
now i have to get over well over 60% of the MM2 exam in 8 hours time to scrape a C-, and have had 3 days to learn the whole course in.... partly my fault there

and of course, had i done the electrical paper rather than machines and mechanisms, i'd have 3 days for 242 and a month for the electrical paper. it is SO DAMN frustrating how they deliberately organise this shit to have the worst possible timing - and they can't say it's unintentional cause they (should) know full well when our other exams/tests/assignments are

1st year was almost as bad for exams, but the 2nd year workload is really unbalanced, being "reasonable" for the first 8 weeks and then "nightmare mode" right up until AFTER exams only a week into the break

[Zealot]

I think it was the same for us in 2nd year, I disliked design intensely, though the warman project was rather cool.
Believe me though, 2nd year will seem easy when you get to 4th year. I think pretty much everyone in the class is working on assignments 9-5 at least every week, and probably sometimes on weekends/evenings, and spent the last fortnight in the labs til at least midnight each day. Obviously some people were marginally more organised, but even they stayed til late most nights.

The problem is that 3rd year is very easy time-wise. I think our class rep has raised it with the staff, not for our benefit, but for future years.

You don't have a proper design paper, and the two electrical papers are quite easy. If you did 208, analogue circuit design will be easy, similarly with digital circuit design. The lecturer (KC, you may have met him) is very good, which is partly why. Last year, 90% in Digital Circuit Design only got you a B+... So they're introducing more content into both. Imo they should be either making 208 compulsory (and hence making the 3rd year electrical papers more in-depth), or dropping 208 altogether and leaving the 3rd year papers alone.


Personally I'd prefer it if mechatronics was a 5 year degree and was a double-major in mechanical and computer systems engineering. There's a huge amount of each that we have to cut - imo another year would be brilliant. I'd love to take some more electrical papers (communications, more embedded stuff), and some more mechanical (eg third year MOM, thermal/fluids stuff)

[ital916]

3rd year mechanical ftw :2thumbsup:banana:

[BANZAI]

got a friend of mine who lives there too. but she works in osaka (mad trip to and from work everyday).

don't know how she pulls it off. when i go, i gotta land in tokyo tho, and i'll make my way around from there - dude, landing in the middle of the city is mad! imagine the people that live right there. they get to see it everyday. the lucky buggers! (ofcourse, jet fumes and noise aside, it's all about the planes you see!).

Ohhh "she"... Kim! you gotta be friend with him! He can introduce Jap-girl for you!!!! :wari:

Is tokyo have airport in middle of city? I thought they are located near port.

I only went to Tokyo like 3-times. Strange place....

[klyong82]

Ohhh "she"... Kim! you gotta be friend with him! He can introduce Jap-girl for you!!!! :wari:

Is tokyo have airport in middle of city? I thought they are located near port.

I only went to Tokyo like 3-times. Strange place....

Forgot to tell you that I know someone who is half Japanese and she is very very very dear to me....and she is a model!! hehe

Hey all...Quasimoto having 07 glove clearance for $40 + $8 postage....get in quick I am about to order a set of blue gloves...brand new race gloves....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=75110


By the way Banzai I might be off to tokyo next year ....woohooo if the uni approves it..

[motorbyclist]

Personally I'd prefer it if mechatronics was a 5 year degree and was a double-major in mechanical and computer systems engineering. There's a huge amount of each that we have to cut - imo another year would be brilliant. I'd love to take some more electrical papers (communications, more embedded stuff), and some more mechanical (eg third year MOM, thermal/fluids stuff)

yeah i myself didn't see the point in doing 208 if it wasn't a prerequisite for 308 so opted for 223, but unfortunately i already knew most of the course anyway (meanwhile 90% of the other students were all "wtf" while me and a few others are screaming "they havn't done that since the 80's! wtf, update the material you useless lecturer who sounds like you don't know what you're talking about" - seriously, if you're going to talk about engines actually understand and have some practical experience with them. we don't need a phd to read us labels on a diagram

and i've already been thinking of doing a 5th year to round everything off ever since looking at the mechatronics papers, and i agree we really do need it - don't we do a "mechatronics" paper? i thought that would combine alot of the mechanical/software/systems stuff we need into a mammoth of a paper

did you do that extra paper in 2nd year about software or something? it's an elective that becomes your 5th paper in the one semester. is it worth it?

[Ryan432]

i have to get over well over 60% of the MM2 exam in 8 hours time to scrape a C-, and have had 3 days to learn the whole course in.... partly my fault there


don't worry about it bro you can repeat MM2 with me next year/symester, I waked in saw the exam and pretty much walked out. lol

[bomma]

bro just buy my bike!! shes easy to learn on, light and manouverable with plenty of grunt to hoon around too!!! :niceone:

[klyong82]

No no no buy my bike it has even more grunt and looks better than the hornet....it is even lighter and has a top speed of 276km/h....remember first there was the CBR then came the CB....

[motorbyclist]

don't worry about it bro you can repeat MM2 with me next year/symester, I waked in saw the exam and pretty much walked out. lol

this will be a close scrape... though i was expecting it to be worse

"i did as well as i thought i'd do"

owell, do summer skool, ace the easier test without other subjects to eat my time, and be ready for MM3 next year

[Zim_Invader]

No no no buy my bike it has even more grunt and looks better than the hornet....it is even lighter and has a top speed of 276km/h....remember first there was the CBR then came the CB....

276, holy crap,:eek: u'd be more subtle trying to sell me a coffin instead. dude, i'm still a learner - lower than the diaper dressing, training wheeled trikey type of a biker.:baby: haha.



bomma:
bro just buy my bike!! shes easy to learn on, light and manouverable with plenty of grunt to hoon around too!!!


so what u guys looking to sell them for? (and i'm still praying u both don't mean yur 900's )
hey bomma, is your bike the cb250 on trademe, with the pics taken at piha? (torn up exhaust cover) think kyle mentioned it. as i said yesterday, budget's been dropped.. silly boy racing kids, letting my sister hit them, and charging her for their stupid front bunper to be fixed up, costing me my bike sponsorship money<_<. (what's that? u're gonna drop the price to fit into my range perfectly??? really?). haha. in any case, what u looking for? (both of u). if i can afford it i'd prob buy it.

also, i've contacted the dude with the red + white zzr, off trademe. (the one in new plymouth). it's gonna be up for another 2 weeks, so i can't be guarenteed, but if it's still up there after my last paper i'm planning to go down and check it out, so most likely head down 26th or 27th(haha, see, not a pansy). there was that and a few other bikes down there within the budget. still to contact the other owners tho.

here's the zzr link again, if u wanna refresh and see it again.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=160283264

[Squiggles]

If you want to see if you fit a zzr hanne'll prolly let you try hers for size

[klyong82]

If you want to see if you fit a zzr hanne'll prolly let you try her for size


What the????
:shit:

That ZZR looks pretty cool but do make sure that for the price is he gonna put some rego on...what's the state of the tires? I wonder why the odometer digits seem to be out of line?? Original colour must have been red so what's the reason for the new paint scheme... Price seems good at $3300 if everything checks out

[motorbyclist]

when's my turn?!

quick, Kim, get in line before everyone else does!

[BANZAI]

What the????
:shit:

You dodgy minded... :rofl: :bleh:

It does sound dodgy tho :msn-wink:

[klyong82]

You dodgy minded... :rofl: :bleh:

It does sound dodgy tho :msn-wink:

I wasnt thinking of anything dodgy...i was just teasing Stevo for trying to convince a novice to buy anything but a Honda...

I think it is you Banzai that's dodgy.....bad boy!!:nono:

[BANZAI]

I wasnt thinking of anything dodgy...i was just teasing Stevo for trying to convince a novice to buy anything but a Honda...

I think it is you Banzai that's dodgy.....bad boy!!:nono:

Teh-heeee :bleh:

Novice to buy GN250! Buy Suzuki!!!

[2wheeljunkie]

Teh-heeee :bleh:

Novice to buy GN250! Buy Suzuki!!!

ahaha..naughty naughty..:girlfight:

[Zim_Invader]

What the????
:shit:

That ZZR looks pretty cool but do make sure that for the price is he gonna put some rego on...what's the state of the tires? I wonder why the odometer digits seem to be out of line?? Original colour must have been red so what's the reason for the new paint scheme... Price seems good at $3300 if everything checks out

haha.. yea, he said he'd do the rego for me. good point on the digits. will maybe ask him next time i call up. they didn't say too much when i asked about the paintjob. he said it had been dropped, when a mate was down the driveway, and tried to turn too quickly. said the bike didn't slide tho, and there was bit of scratching. did the paintjob to go with the new fairings they put on.. he said it didn't get damaged while he had it, so i take it the prev owner (his friend) may have dropped it and cracked a fairing?-not sure otherwise. will do all the checks to see if k's and stuff are legit (the check list that was put up on this thread a bit earlier).

[motorbyclist]

good luck finding a 250cc jap bike that old that's got legit ks

they may be good in NZ, but they most definetley get wound before shipping over here

and then there's the trick of unplugging the speedo to stop the ks being counted


being crashed isn't an issue provided there hasn't been any major damage and i's all repaired and flys straight - again you'll be hard pressed to find a genuine "never crashed" 250

the trick is to know what's wrong when you pay for it, and hopefully knock the price down a bit :)

[Squiggles]

http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=39WJS&search=Check

[Zim_Invader]

dam that's rats! either way, i think now's as good a time as any to take yuis advice.

who al wanna go on a road trip down to new plymouth with me!! haha, i wanna go check this bike out! am really hoping it doesn't get sold between now and the day of my last paper. in any case, he knows i'm keen (not that that'll stop hime selling it - ey kyle:Pokey: - haha(juse playing bud)). but he knowns anyway, so will see.

so who's happy for a road trip?

[Zim_Invader]

Squiggles u legend! that's perfect!:2thumbsup thanks! (see, even the simple things like that, i do not know to do/how to do) - it's all part of the learning curve

[motorbyclist]

so who's happy for a road trip?

:D

set a date - i have my full, so if you're really keen just borrow or buy some riding gear and we'll get there and back for less than $100



(oh and cheers squigs; now i know that my wof is still good till september :D)

[Zim_Invader]

sweet! will let u know the moment i get my gear. how's the 27th sound? could do 26th, provided we're back by 5:30, or 6:00

but, 27th's all good for me!
thanks heaps bud!

yo yui. u keen to do that 'tag along' thing again? haha. u don't leave for japan till later right.

[BANZAI]

sweet! will let u know the moment i get my gear. how's the 27th sound? could do 26th, provided we're back by 5:30, or 6:00

but, 27th's all good for me!
thanks heaps bud!

yo yui. u keen to do that 'tag along' thing again? haha. u don't leave for japan till later right.

I'll be working on 27th and I got exam on 28th Saturday morning so I'd rather not risk my self eh...

Could do 26th but not sure if we can get back by 5:30? I never been there so idk how long it would take to get there and back...

[2wheeljunkie]

crap i will be up at ruapehu at that time i think..i may not depending on the snow conditions and whether my friends have planned it...but if its not then im down for a road trip..wonder if the viffer can take three ppl eh andrew..?:buggerd:....one of the tank and one pillion..dunt worry we wont pull a dushi and steer midway on a corner..:2thumbsup

[motorbyclist]

sweet! will let u know the moment i get my gear. how's the 27th sound? could do 26th, provided we're back by 5:30, or 6:00

but, 27th's all good for me!
thanks heaps bud!


that's a thursday/friday? sweet i can manage that

new plymouth, get back by six, without losing licence... i'd say we leave pretty early in the morning for that - it's a minimum four hour trip EACH WAY

360km, with pillion, would be almost two tanks at $20 to $25 a tank, each way. so expect up to around $100 for the round trip (i actually expect it to be only $80 but rounding up never hurts)

so before we invest $100 in petrol to check out this bike, is it possible to have a KB member who lives there have a look for us? (i'm keen on going though)

(i'll pay for a tank when we leave and get back, so it'll be close to, but probably not quite 50/50)


bloody KB keeps breaking up the html for this map grrrr
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crap i will be up at ruapehu at that time i think..i may not depending on the snow conditions and whether my friends have planned it...but if its not then im down for a road trip..wonder if the viffer can take three ppl eh andrew..?:buggerd:....one of the tank and one pillion..dunt worry we wont pull a dushi and steer midway on a corner..:2thumbsup

haha, considering the amount of stuff i've balance on that tank before i'm sure it wouldn't be that bad

[klyong82]

Gonna be a mission to get back by 6pm unless you start say 6am. I did it with Ewen's CBR down Taranaki...took a good 10 hours altogether which included food stops. Fun in my car....plus we almost ran out of fuel as we going thru the mounts.... best to get a KB member to have a look at it first....before you make a trip down.

[Squiggles]

Get boob johnson (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=10068) to look at it, since he's in new plymouth and all... ;)

[BANZAI]

That sounds like huuuuge trip.

Dont think I'll do it before exam... I need to pass this paper, otherwise I cant graduate....

[2wheeljunkie]

if someone drives there then im keen as ehh but yea get someone to check it out first..New Ply is a far way away..cant ride there unless someone wants to take me pillion..hey kim if yer goin down there can i jump on the back of the 929..hahaha:banana:..wudnt mind jumping on anyone's big bike if ppl are doing a road trip to pick up the zzr..ohh zim your growing up soo fast..i remember the first day i spoke to u abt bikes..now yer getting one..yea boi..!:niceone:

[klyong82]

if someone drives there then im keen as ehh but yea get someone to check it out first..New Ply is a far way away..cant ride there unless someone wants to take me pillion..hey kim if yer goin down there can i jump on the back of the 929..hahaha:banana:..wudnt mind jumping on anyone's big bike if ppl are doing a road trip to pick up the zzr..ohh zim your growing up soo fast..i remember the first day i spoke to u abt bikes..now yer getting one..yea boi..!:niceone:

Would not mind driving down if I had the other car but no way am I gonna use the BMW for this trip. With petrol prices going crazy I better not. If I was riding down to New Plymouth I probably continue down to Wellington then come back from Napier...yeah super fun...

[motorbyclist]

if i take the car (1330cc of RAW POWER) it will both be a "cosy" fit for anyone in the back, and i ain't paying gas!

(purple 2 door FWD automagic starlet - the REAL man's car:rofl:)

EDIT: Warning: i drive my car like my bike.... lifting front wheels round corners isn't a rare occurance

[Zim_Invader]

if i take the car (1330cc of RAW POWER) it will both be a "cosy" fit for anyone in the back, and i ain't paying gas!

(purple 2 door FWD automagic starlet - the REAL man's car:rofl:)

EDIT: Warning: i drive my car like my bike.... lifting front wheels round corners isn't a rare occurance

haha!!:rofl: gotta love starlets. how much would fuel be to get there and back in the starlet? (also roughly 100?) i'm ok with that. have texted the owner, and am waiting for him to send his details through, so can ask boob_johnson(really hope i got that right), to check it out first. will update u as i go along.

i know it's asking for a bit much, but would the 26th be good? - leaving early and all. just found out i got a job on the 27th, so will need to be in auck at lunch time for that.

[bomma]

No no no buy my bike it has even more grunt and looks better than the hornet....it is even lighter and has a top speed of 276km/h....remember first there was the CBR then came the CB....

rolf when the hell have you ever been 276 kimmer!!! (my keyboard isnt letting me type the "question mark" lol) i can just imagine kim holding on to the handle bars for dear life, throttle pinned and legs flying off the back of the bike :lol::lol:


so what u guys looking to sell them for? (and i'm still praying u both don't mean yur 900's )


hahaha im selling mine coz i cant afford the insurance:mad::weep: (i crashed earlier this year and thus my premium has all jacked up like tony montana:oi-grr:) and nah mate ive got the cb900 on tm :baby:

[PirateJafa]

I am willing to offer my car, and we can use Andrew's or Stephen's trailer, but I'm not rich enough to be able to cover petrol too.

However the offer is there if you want it.

[Boob Johnson]

Ok looks like we have a date. The current owner is going to come round my place for an inspection, interrogation & Spanish inquisition like questioning :devil2:


Im not a mechanic but have had plenty of general mechanical exposure over the years. Ill be conducting a thorough inspection of all fluids including levels, brake rotors & pads, chain n sprockets, tyres, clutch, forks including rear suspension & general wear n tear. I will also be inspecting any service records & seeing if the mileage mines up. It came into the country with 11 thou on the clock & had supposedly traveled that in 12 years.....


*cough* :girlfight:


Highly unlikely so the only real litmus test for an engine is a compression test which I obviously can't do. That would need to be done elsewhere or you can take the chance on my word that it isn't blowing any smoke, knocking or any other abnormal audible abnormalities.


Will keep you updated



Boob

[Squiggles]

The engines knock a fair bit (bottom end noise), you'll hear the same knocking as it starts up more prominently, but if there are any rattles from the top end, thats what we want to know! that and any smoke etc

[motorbyclist]

haha!!:rofl: gotta love starlets. how much would fuel be to get there and back in the starlet? (also roughly 100?) i'm ok with that. have texted the owner, and am waiting for him to send his details through, so can ask boob_johnson(really hope i got that right), to check it out first. will update u as i go along.

i know it's asking for a bit much, but would the 26th be good? - leaving early and all. just found out i got a job on the 27th, so will need to be in auck at lunch time for that.

no idea how much petrol my car will burn, but expect it to be atleast twice that of the bike

[Hanne]

i will ride it back up for you! :niceone:

[Zim_Invader]

i will ride it back up for you! :niceone:

haha, that'd be sweet. if we trailer it back it'd prob save me a load on the fuel, but then, im more than happy for u to ride it. any1 who wants t rise is welcome to... haha, u can share the return trip with kyle. so the bike can get it examination from both of u (listen to me. i sound like we've already bought it). can't wait!!!

[PirateJafa]

Pansy.

10char

[2wheeljunkie]

i will ride it back up for you! :niceone:

hermm i shot gun the twisties..u can take the straight roads..lol..!:laugh:

[Boob Johnson]

The engines knock a fair bit (bottom end noise), you'll hear the same knocking as it starts up more prominently, but if there are any rattles from the top end, thats what we want to know! that and any smoke etc
Rgr tht, so bottom knocking is normal on these bikes?




haha, that'd be sweet. If we trailer it back it'd prob save me a load on the fuel
I doubt that as the car would now be towing a trailer AND a bike thus sucking more fuel, the bike would probably propel itself for less? Come on you uni student tubes, someone should be able to work this one out :scratch: :p

[motorbyclist]

I doubt that as the car would now be towing a trailer AND a bike thus sucking more fuel, the bike would probably propel itself for less? Come on you uni student tubes, someone should be able to work this one out :scratch: :p

lol i dont think he understands how cheap a bike is nor how costly a loaded car towing a loaded trailer is

[PirateJafa]

Cheap *some* bikes are. :P

ZZR should be pretty good though.

[Boob Johnson]

Cheap *some* bikes are. :P

ZZR should be pretty good though.
a TL is a good example of a not so economical bike, but the smile on the dial more than makes up for that :headbang:

If you aren't hammering it then the ZZR 2 fiddy will be very cheap to run gas wise, but like all bikes, they require constant up keep, tyres, chain n sprockets, brake pads, servicing etc.

I would ride it back myself, ive done it with the last 2 bikes I bought from Auckland, bloody great ride too :niceone:

[PirateJafa]

Unfortunately I don't think he's even done his BHS yet - let alone his learners. :P

[Boob Johnson]

Unfortunately I don't think he's even done his BHS yet - let alone his learners. :P
lol ok forget that then, don't be using the NP to Auck ride to learn on lol, there are some tricky sections & it will take 6 hours on a 2 fiddy in reality when taking into account fuel & food stops, ive done it on an SR250, bloody great ride but an epic day for sure. I was late for work (but it was ok cause I am the boss lol). By the end of it I was fucked, totally fucked, it really takes it out of you concentrating hard for such long periods of time. Long distance on a bike is best saved for when you are a seasoned biker :niceone:

[FROSTY]

Of course a clever sod would come borrow my van and bring the bike up in that--no trailer no hassle

[Zim_Invader]

bloody hell! haha, i got my BHS, and got a flawless mark too, if u must know (not that i'm boasting or anything). i'm still not stupid enough to try the ride back on my own. (not pansy jaffa, just not stupid). so, Andrew, seeing as i've never biked long distance, and never used a trailer, i'm going with cheapest means there and back... we all bike down!!(plus, ill really be getting into the biiking like that! haha).

26th good for most then? i'm sticking to that date.

[motorbyclist]

bloody hell! haha, i got my BHS, and got a flawless mark too, if u must know (not that i'm boasting or anything). i'm still not stupid enough to try the ride back on my own. (not pansy jaffa, just not stupid). so, Andrew, seeing as i've never biked long distance, and never used a trailer, i'm going with cheapest means there and back... we all bike down!!(plus, ill really be getting into the biiking like that! haha).

26th good for most then? i'm sticking to that date.

well frosty offered a van, my dad's got a double cab ute plus trailer for us to road trip down in (i can back trailers but it's a pain in the ass with the ute) - and both will cost more than having a ride down that way

plus i wanna go for a ride;)

to the bike-mobiles!

[2wheeljunkie]

question is then who am i jumping on the back on..how abt u jafa..keen to take a pillion on the rd 250* (cough)...;)

[PirateJafa]

Sure - it's just a pity I can't ride it lol. :(

[bomma]

^ come on jafa its just a shattered elbow....harden up :rofl:

[PirateJafa]

Jeez Jafa, ya bloody pansy.

Man up.

[2wheeljunkie]

yea bro..thougght it wud take more than that to bring jafa down..! :whistle:

[Zim_Invader]

Jeez Jafa, ya bloody pansy.

Man up.

haha.. took the words right out of my mouth.

hey guys, bad news. just got a text from the owner of the zzr down in new plymouth. he said he sold it this morn. kinda sux, but what to do. haha, back to trademe to look for more. will update - once again.

[Ragingrob]

Bugger man, ah well plenty more out there!

[Zim_Invader]

So the hunt continues...

here's a few:

zzr - cyclespot, looks decent, and is att the top of budget. what say u?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=156551513

a GPX!!! - another one!!! its old, but i'm really liking it!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=160676998

Black suzuki gsx across - high k's tho.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=158283616

yellow bandit
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=155895442

another gsx across, - lower k's, also black
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=157861016

red + white FZR - seems i'm finding a few bikes in these colours.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159484897

gsxr 250, - seems a bit much (k's wise)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=158559649

gray gsx
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159714068

Dark Blue fxr,
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159959068

[PirateJafa]

FZR - needs to be absolutely thrashed to get anywhere (11k+ constantly, plus they're whiney little bikes imo), and being a '87 it's older even than most IL4 250s out there.

GSX - well Andrew has enough stories about them already, plus the non-stock paintjob raises crash questions.

Bandit - well they rock.

FXR'd be a nice newbie bike. Ask Andrew - he owned one or two.

[motorbyclist]

FZR - need to rev just like any other inline four but ask kyle about why you don't see many on the road - and it's been dropped at speed atleast once

GPX - looks good

GSX across - been dropped, same as a gsxr but tank and boot swapped around - i strongly recommend not buying it

bandit - yeah, looks nice, has had alot of use the last 6 months so either taken care of or in need of work....

gsx across - really? can't we stick to auckland?

FZR - nice lpooking bike, but a snapped chain?! somebody likely just rode the thing till it's rooted and is now trying to get rid of it - or didn't know any better

GSXR - save the hassle, don't bother... and i personally don't buy from people who can't hold a camera still when taking a photo of what may be completely fucked fairings and/or only show one side of the bike

GSX - looks good!

FXR - nice! un-crashed it would seem so that's a bonus! they are awesome learner bikes but they aren't exactly coro-loop material


all in all, steer clear of the old GSXR models, and i don't entirely trust the FZR

(note i'm being pretty cynical - many "shit" bikes will be fine, but many wont)

[Zim_Invader]

awesome! will keep tabs on these 3 then:

a GPX!!! - another one!!! its old, but i'm really liking it!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=160676998

yellow bandit
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=155895442

gray gsx
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=159714068

cheers bud. so, u keen for the trip to change direction and head p north, to see this gpx?

hey squiggles, do u knw any1 up in whangarai? maybe wil ask them to check out the bike for me before we head up.

[motorbyclist]

why not buy a honda? ;)
reliable v twins
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-159331789.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-155853456.htm
extra-reliable single , and brand new (test/get one from WWH and try for the SMC discount)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-158144659.htm
the honda version of the FXR, and being a brand new fuel injected handa single cylinder, there's nothing to possibly go wrong!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-130827814.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-130983153.htm

(my thinking is the olds might approve to some funding if it's a brand new machine - remember they don't depreciate like cars do)

[Zim_Invader]

why not buy a honda? ;)
reliable v twins
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-159331789.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-155853456.htm
extra-reliable single , and brand new (test/get one from WWH and try for the SMC discount)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-158144659.htm
the honda version of the FXR, and being a brand new fuel injected handa single cylinder, there's nothing to possibly go wrong!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-130827814.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-130983153.htm

(my thinking is the olds might approve to some funding if it's a brand new machine - remember they don't depreciate like cars do)

:no: since sister's now paying for repair cost after a little accident with some boy racer, my funding has been seriously dropped :brick: (come down to 3.5 (max). these are great bikes, but no longer within range. )
the VTR('89) model, squiggles said it was best to steer clear of, for a while. apparently they've been known to have quite a lot of problems.. so, though it's got some appeal, i'll steer clear...plus, i'm really really liking that gpx (ya, may not be the sexiest, but it's a 250, and i like it:p)

[vindy500]

get the gpx already :)

[klyong82]

Off all the bikes...I think the Bandit might be the best in the list....

[Zim_Invader]

(my thinking is the olds might approve to some funding if it's a brand new machine - remember they don't depreciate like cars do)

hehe, as for this. the olds don't even approve of me having done my BHS. they don't want me biking. they say it's too dangerous. so, def not gonna get a cent from them. tried to convince them to fund the gear (saying look, i'm getting the bike. if u are concerned about my well then at least help me buy some decent gear so i'm that much safer... ). didn't work at all.<_< dad was like. it's simple. u buy bike, come home. when home, i take keys to bike, and u don't ride bike anymore.:shit: saddest part is, that's a very possible thing that. so decided, get lots of spares made, and self fund! haha, such is the way we survive our home-based uni days!:D

[Zealot]

Hah. My parents were not at all keen, but they don't mind now. You're at least 18, tell them to stop whinging, it's your body to smash against a lamppost (if you so desire).


The GPX250 is an ok bike - I don't mind it. Would have preferred an FZR (marginally biased towards Yamaha), but it was hte cheapest one in reasonable condition that I could find. And it's a hefty step up from a GN250, so I'm happy. Sounds a bit funny though compared to the 4s.

[Ragingrob]

Hah. My parents were not at all keen, but they don't mind now. You're at least 18, tell them to stop whinging, it's your body to smash against a lamppost (if you so desire).


The GPX250 is an ok bike - I don't mind it. Would have preferred an FZR (marginally biased towards Yamaha), but it was hte cheapest one in reasonable condition that I could find. And it's a hefty step up from a GN250, so I'm happy. Sounds a bit funny though compared to the 4s.

Are you at Uni? Was trying to work out if I know the guy who got the gpx is or not haha!

[2wheeljunkie]

:no: since sister's now paying for repair cost after a little accident with some boy racer, my funding has been seriously dropped :brick: (come down to 3.5 (max). these are great bikes, but no longer within range. )
the VTR('89) model, squiggles said it was best to steer clear of, for a while. apparently they've been known to have quite a lot of problems.. so, though it's got some appeal, i'll steer clear...plus, i'm really really liking that gpx (ya, may not be the sexiest, but it's a 250, and i like it:p)

not sexy??...mate thaT bike has awesome handling..ask shingo on the piha ride..that thing has got talent for an inline twin..fuck being sexy when u know u can dunk tht it in the corners..:niceone:....hermm i actually thought the fzr was a great bike to honest..liked it better than the cbr as it felt more sterdy..then again didnt ride it long enough to give a detail report on it...seriously man yer destined for a gpx.!

[Squiggles]

It may even be worth giving the dealers a call, alot of stock that isnt quite up to brand new show room condition is kept out back/underneath the shop... Jafa's was from memory. Plenty of bike can be gotten for sub 3k :)

[Zim_Invader]

really?!?? haha, awesome! that'd work pretty well. off memory, there's frosty's dealership, cyclespot, the suzuki one, and mt eden motors (think that's waht it's called). any1 else know some good places? - where' jaffa get his?

so would i just call them up and ask if they had any bikes sub 3000? ask for model, and k's, and price?

[Ragingrob]

Coleman's is the suzuki one, and Red Baron would be a place to check out too. Um wander if and ask if they have any bikes out back which aren't showroom condition for sale kinda thing. Then just go have a looksee and buysee :2thumbsup:

[2wheeljunkie]

hermm frosty's is a car dealership though..although he might have a bat cave full of bikes..good bloke by the way..real frenly..:yes:

[BANZAI]

Buy SUZUKI!!! :p

That Yellow bandit looks very nice.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160417094.htm

Howbout offroader?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-100781893.htm

If you wanna go for FXR beta try sit on it first. I sat on EJs one and felt very unconfortable...



Its not suzuki and slightly over your budget but nice bike

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-160309338.htm



Also Brand New Scorpio can be purchaced with couple extra hundreds.

I think red baron had learner special or something. So you should go have a look.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-121797885.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-154485666.htm

[motorbyclist]

:no: since sister's now paying for repair cost after a little accident with some boy racer, my funding has been seriously dropped :brick: (come down to 3.5 (max). these are great bikes, but no longer within range. )
the VTR('89) model, squiggles said it was best to steer clear of, for a while. apparently they've been known to have quite a lot of problems.. so, though it's got some appeal, i'll steer clear...plus, i'm really really liking that gpx (ya, may not be the sexiest, but it's a 250, and i like it:p)

isn't she insured? silly people!

ah, didn't know about that model - my brother had a spada from the same year and was ok bar him not replacing the cam chain that was loose when he bought it - lasted about two years as it got noisier and noisier until it blew up on the way to trade it in - so apart from that little fuckup (entirely his own doing) it seemed a pretty good machine

[Zim_Invader]

isn't she insured? silly people!

ah, didn't know about that model - my brother had a spada from the same year and was ok bar him not replacing the cam chain that was loose when he bought it - lasted about two years as it got noisier and noisier until it blew up on the way to trade it in - so apart from that little fuckup (entirely his own doing) it seemed a pretty good machine

it's not a question about being insured. she just doesn't want dad to know. and so would rather fork it out her own pocket. plus, dad's pissed off enough about the fact that cars have been hit so many times in the past 5 years, his premiums just get higher and higher. (i'm not to blame, haha, my sist has a knack for hitting or getting hit - and she still thinks she's a better driver than me!)

so that's that. haha. have gotten in touch with some1 up in whangarei, and they'll let me know about the bike. owner wants 3000, so will see how it goes.

[2wheeljunkie]

soo zim..whats the haps wit the one in whangarie? is it on trademe?...have u spoken to him?:laugh:

[klyong82]

I am sure bomma's old zx7r is sitting outside the back of a bike shop ready to be purchased for $1500.:eek:

[bomma]

I am sure bomma's old zx7r is sitting outside the back of a bike shop ready to be purchased for $1500.:eek:

oi :angry2: actually i might just go around and have a look at the dealers to see if they may have her....i miss katie :crybaby:

[klyong82]

oi :angry2: actually i might just go around and have a look at the dealers to see if they may have her....i miss katie :crybaby:

Yeah Katie's in her raw bits at the moment bro....:gob:

[bomma]

yea itll be awesome if i find her man!! if i can sell this bike soon and found katie id definately buy her back (depending on price) and see if i can fix her up

[2wheeljunkie]

wow that would be some incredible work at hand if u manage to get her back and get her road worthy..u must really love her..! good on ya mate..! make sure the horny one goes to a good home though..!

[Zim_Invader]

yo, so i've gotten in touch with 2 guys in whangarei that'll be checking out the bike for me. one was really sceptical abotu the k's and so assured me he'd be thorough:2thumbsup

but in any case, if it's a no go zone, will hold off the frantic search for a bit, and just finish exams before i do anything else - i don't really wan't to get bummed :buggerd: by exams, and have the holiday of riding killed.

hehe, dam kyle and ehab, letting me get all googoo:drool: over bikes. :dodge: haha. besides, if anyrthing, i'll join yui, and get me a gn, and see if i can match his cafe racer! haha (hands down, that's the awesomest tranformation for a bike!)

will keep u guys (n gals) updated as we go along.

[Ragingrob]

Don't forget to chuck the number plate into carfax.co.nz to get a rough idea of the true k's...

[ehab2weelr]

My bike is registered and road legal, they neva dereged it, I havnt been riding dodgy at all…. :wari::wari::wari:

i can go to coro all gud now.....:wari::wari::wari:

fuk da police bitch :2guns: :wari::wari:

hahahahahah

[Ragingrob]

On the gixer 750??!!

[Zim_Invader]

On the gixer 750??!!

haha, no he checked carfax just now. the blue banged up gsx 250 of his.... his precious lil blue bike. haha.

[Ragingrob]

Wait, did he get a raced gsx750 or was that a joke?

[Zealot]

Are you at Uni? Was trying to work out if I know the guy who got the gpx is or not haha!


'fcourse :p 4th year engineering. Got another year of science after this though.

[ehab2weelr]

na i did get a gsxr 750, it was an ex-racer. dont care cause got shit loads of expensive freebees i.e ohlins suspension. but for the price its worth it. it may need a top end rebuilt but il have a look for a new motor for it first. :third:

and found out that the gsx 250 is reged and all good. btw its not banged up any more thank you Mr. i still cant find a bike.... hahaha :bleh:

[Zim_Invader]

Don't forget to chuck the number plate into carfax.co.nz to get a rough idea of the true k's...

hehe, take a look bud. it's so seems too low to be true. the k's since its arrival in nz seem legit, but it would be interesting to see what it did while in japan. either been fully clocked over, or just honestly low, and barely touched. will prob buy the full report tonyt to check it up.

http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=53waz&search=Check

[Zim_Invader]

and found out that the gsx 250 is reged and all good. btw its not banged up any more thank you Mr. i still cant find a bike.... hahaha :bleh:

hmm.. now i wonder who on earth he could be meaning there.:weird: hehe, don't hate my boy. u wer once in this irritating position too. :nono: don't make me call rob norris to roundhouse your ______ face.:kick:

[klyong82]

na i did get a gsxr 750, it was an ex-racer. dont care cause got shit loads of expensive freebees i.e ohlins suspension. but for the price its worth it. it may need a top end rebuilt but il have a look for a new motor for it first. :third:

and found out that the gsx 250 is reged and all good. btw its not banged up any more thank you Mr. i still cant find a bike.... hahaha :bleh:

what year gixxer 750 you got? Can I ride it?

[Zim_Invader]

so that's yet another bike sold:thud:. (ehab stop grinning... i don't care if u though the gpx was ugly. who said your gsx was pretty?:bleh:). so apparently the gpx was sold today. gutted, as this is now the second time the contacts haven't even gotten a chance to see the bike.:angry2:

heh, if it's meant to be it's meant to be... feels pretty lame really<_<. in any case, am gonna give trademe a break for a bit. focus on the papers, and the such. but i'll check up kb every nyt, so drop a shout if anything worth a look at, within the 3500 region pops up. otherwise, the hols will be full of BIKE HUNTING!!!!:wari:

[Squiggles]

if the gsx hasnt been dereg'd, go put a few months more reg on it now... might f up the system if they then tried to dereg it after you'd just put more on...

[Zim_Invader]

hey yui,

u keen to go to a few places this sunday, and look at gear and i'll maybe shoot over to a few dealers to see if they have any bikes hidden out of sight up for grabs, after. anyone know if motomail and red baron are open on sundays? will try to get hands on the car, and so mayb drive to a few places. what u say kyle? mayb cyclespot or botany honda (or where was it there was cheap gear that does the job again)?? shall we set sunday as a prospective day? - if u're willing to sacrifice a day's worth of compsci111 study (excuse=recovery from 201 and 205).

also, am thinking, if i can scrounge around into more student debt, does this look like a good deal? have already gotten in touch with trader and a few guys down in nelson. will get it checked out, and have asked if he'd cover shipping costs up to auck if i pay 4000 - that's 500 out of budget, but i'll scrounge like hell if need be! haha.

here's link
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160742360.htm

[klyong82]

now that looks nice........and its a honda

[BANZAI]

Yea sure, I need proper riding pants too!

I rode in this terrible weather today and my draggins got little wet with the overpants on.

Did you contact the owner of that Bandit? Yellow bandit rocks!!

Buy SUUUUUUUUUUZUUUUUUUUUUUUKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII :rofl:

[shingo]

yeah, that vtr looks pretty tidy.

Not many going for that price either, specially if the transplate motor does have only 9,000ks on it.

[BANZAI]

Hey was talking to Kim just now and he thought it might be a good idea to contact Quasimoto.

His in KB and he got shop down in Hamilton but can come up to Auckland if you talk to him about it.

He have nice gears on good prices.

Is he Quasievil in KB??

[klyong82]

jacket and pants

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=75263

gloves

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=75110

Just give them a PM and tell them your budget and give them a chance to see what they can do for you. I just bought the gloves and that's a steal at that price. We all know that Quasimoto gear are good quality stuff....I am pretty sure they will have new old stock that they will wanna get rid at good pricing.

[motorbyclist]

hey yui,

u keen to go to a few places this sunday, and look at gear and i'll maybe shoot over to a few dealers to see if they have any bikes hidden out of sight up for grabs, after. anyone know if motomail and red baron are open on sundays? will try to get hands on the car, and so mayb drive to a few places. what u say kyle? mayb cyclespot or botany honda (or where was it there was cheap gear that does the job again)?? shall we set sunday as a prospective day? - if u're willing to sacrifice a day's worth of compsci111 study (excuse=recovery from 201 and 205).

also, am thinking, if i can scrounge around into more student debt, does this look like a good deal? have already gotten in touch with trader and a few guys down in nelson. will get it checked out, and have asked if he'd cover shipping costs up to auck if i pay 4000 - that's 500 out of budget, but i'll scrounge like hell if need be! haha.

here's link
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160742360.htm


go the honda!

(and i have both finished exams AND have a car available if you want to pay for gas)

[shingo]

Some more bikes to consider:

Honda Spada: The older version of the vtr posted above, but with more power and a 6-speed gearbox.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160977035.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160967319.htm

This one is owned by kb member hXc, could talk to him about it if you're interested.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-159563744.htm

Bandit:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160034265.htm

GB250:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-160896265.htm
(BANZAI will like this one)
Would be interesting to see what a set of GB250 bars would be like on my vtr. They look like they'd be similar to a set of high-rise clip-ons, something i may end up looking into.

[bomma]

i :love: the vtr250!! its such a sexy bike :drool:

[Zim_Invader]

Yea sure, I need proper riding pants too!

I rode in this terrible weather today and my draggins got little wet with the overpants on.

Did you contact the owner of that Bandit? Yellow bandit rocks!!

Buy SUUUUUUUUUUZUUUUUUUUUUUUKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII :rofl:

think that a friend of ehab's owns the bandit... will see how it goes. am considering it too.... haha, but this spada's looking pretty cool.:drool: even the one by an fellow kb member. question. u think he'll drop the price a bit? it's done a lot of k's. but ya, that was a nice bike...

will check with quasimodo. they don't have gloves in my size!!:crybaby: and they looked so cool too. haha. will need to get a numerical measurement for the pants and jacket tho. think i was a medium... what's that for size (uk)?

[BANZAI]

Some more bikes to consider:

GB250:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-160896265.htm
(BANZAI will like this one)
Would be interesting to see what a set of GB250 bars would be like on my vtr. They look like they'd be similar to a set of high-rise clip-ons, something i may end up looking into.

I have to admit Honda does make good bike sometime! :lol: Its same age as me! haha

No reserve with clubman bar starting from $1500???

Mmmmm I want it.... Stephen do you wanna buy my GN for $1500? :rofl:

[Squiggles]

Fixed Price offer is out on http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=158632882 at $2000, the guy's number is 027 3468727 Alot like when we bought hanne's ...

[Zim_Invader]

so the reason the engine was replaced is becoz the initial one had a "fault in casting of front piston and dropped the top of it" - couldn't follow that completely. gathered that engine packed up becoz of engine manufacturing flaw, in one one of the pistons. - haha, ya, i know, wow, so smart and so wrong. be nice, i'm a noob!

am getting it checked out by another kb man down there. asked the owner a few questions. he answered some, then just ignored the rest (is the 9000 the amount he's added to the new engine, or that the final reading? and when did he put it in). may have scared him off. haha. oops.

back to there spadas!!! they're awesome! and the gb... man, so much u can do with it!! it looks soo cool!!! it's like bike heaven, when u don't know which one to pick! the first spada looked good - price and k's wise. the 3rd one (fellow kb owned) though high on k's, which would mean harder to sell after some time, is also looking really good.

question, is napier a further ride away than new plymouth? but either way, owner would have taken good care of it, right. it would be safe to buy straight if i wanted. shingo, i wouldn't mind the spada he owns. it'd be awesome if u could talk to him for me! think u can get the price down a bit more tho? about 3000? (that way the 250 would be for fuel costs, which is still a saver... and we get to ROAD TRIP!!!) haha.

plus, it's much lower down and in the budget!!!

hey also, i finally managed to convince my dad that it's a good thing to get a bike. such a strange discussion, becoz for once he was basing his side all on random "i'm right becoz i say so" facts. haha, he said bikes are too dangerous, expensive, impractical (becoz of rain), and a waste of money that could be put to better use.... haha god i love the fact that everything he mentioned was completely off. (dangerous, to an extent, but still, it can be negligable in most cases if u're sharp.. right?). so he agreed, that it may be ok for a bike. i'm not expecting any funding tho - will try the safety card again tho... but the ok makes it easier!

its been a good day!

[Zim_Invader]

Fixed Price offer is out on http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=158632882 at $2000, the guy's number is 027 3468727 Alot like when we bought hanne's ...

u reckon it's worth the buy? too much work... hehe, wait. i remember kyle describing u at my first day at chiller metting u all. haha. so u think it'll take much to get her running?

[Zim_Invader]

I have to admit Honda does make good bike sometime! :lol: Its same age as me! haha

No reserve with clubman bar starting from $1500???

Mmmmm I want it.... Stephen do you wanna buy my GN for $1500? :rofl:

hehe, ask owner if he want's a trade! (and if he's pushy, offer a little cash)

[Squiggles]

I dunno with the zzr, we'd have to go have a look at it to see whats up with the engine....

[shingo]

If i could buy my first bike again i'd probably try find a spada, they are suppose to be very good bikes, nice and easy to ride too. I may even be tempted to sell my vtr if i found a nice one for a good price.

Will be interesting to see what the dark blue one goes for, too bad you'd have to wait till the 23rd for it to finish. Unless you manage to convince the buyer to sell it to you and withdraw the auction.

Best if you message hXc about his bike if you're interested in it. They have just had the cam chains done so engine wise it should be good for a fair while, and if they're anything like the new vtr's it would have cost them a decent amount too.

[Zim_Invader]

I dunno with the zzr, we'd have to go have a look at it to see whats up with the engine....

i'm keen to go with u, observe u inspecting the zzr, and then taking your advice. when do u finish exams? (do u have any to go still?) i'll text the owner tomorrow and see when i can arrange a meeting with him. if u reckon it's nothign hard to fix up, after viewing, i'm keen to get it!

[Zim_Invader]

If i could buy my first bike again i'd probably try find a spada, they are suppose to be very good bikes, nice and easy to ride too. I may even be tempted to sell my vtr if i found a nice one for a good price.

Will be interesting to see what the dark blue one goes for, too bad you'd have to wait till the 23rd for it to finish. Unless you manage to convince the buyer to sell it to you and withdraw the auction.

Best if you message hXc about his bike if you're interested in it. They have just had the cam chains done so engine wise it should be good for a fair while, and if they're anything like the new vtr's it would have cost them a decent amount too.

yea?? my god... so much to choose from! i'll get in touch with him, and with the owner of the zzr. see if it's still up for grabs and for viewing. then will see what hXc says bout his spada. plus, will def keep an eye on teh ark blue one. 23rd's not too bad. about a week... i've got 2 papers to keep me occupied till then, hehe.

actually, both spadas will be up till around the same time. so i'll let them run as they are for now.

some say he can rebuild an engine blind folded. and that he has antenae like projections on your fingertips to help him taste the metal under his hands...all we know is, he's squiggles.

haha, hondas are beautiful, but if the zzr wil save the pocket, even an itsy bitsy little teeny tiny bit, then i'd go for it and upgrade to a spada/vtr/hornet/GB later on (sticking to the honda theme)... but lets just see how it goes! if the zzr's better left alone, i'll be going for one of them!

[Zim_Invader]

Yea sure, I need proper riding pants too!

I rode in this terrible weather today and my draggins got little wet with the overpants on.

Did you contact the owner of that Bandit? Yellow bandit rocks!!

Buy SUUUUUUUUUUZUUUUUUUUUUUUKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII :rofl:

hey, i've pm'd quasimoto. send me your gear sizes, and i'll let him kow there's 2 of us. or, send it direct to him and i'll still let hime know that there's 2 of us, and that u're gonna contact him too. haha. it's exciting. new things are always cool.

[Kittyhawk]

Get a busa apparantly newbies qualify now:doh:

[PirateJafa]

That mean we'll be seeing you on one again soon Kitty? ;)

[Zealot]

I've already got dibs on the size 46 jacket :p Asked about it on friday, sent a pm yesterday saying I'd take it provided it would roughly fit my chest circumference (fitted 46 jackets in motomail etc so it should be good).

Edit: Seems someone else had asked before me D:

[BANZAI]

hehe, ask owner if he want's a trade! (and if he's pushy, offer a little cash)

Very tempting but my bike gonna be club bike when I leave this country (probly next year) that was the deal I had with me and stephen haha

When I goto Aussie next year (probly) I'll look for GB with twin tail exhaust :p


hey, i've pm'd quasimoto. send me your gear sizes, and i'll let him kow there's 2 of us. or, send it direct to him and i'll still let hime know that there's 2 of us, and that u're gonna contact him too. haha. it's exciting. new things are always cool.

I did txt him and waiting for his reply. I had a look at his homepage but not too sure he have pants eh, last time he didnt have any. But see how it goes.

[HungusMaximist]

Get the VTR boy, you can't go wrong with them!

Awesome bikes they are!

[ital916]

For the love of god man...buy something. :crazy:, you know you can take breaks between studying sessions and check out bikes......

[ehab2weelr]

what year gixxer 750 you got? Can I ride it?

i got the k1 gixer, fukin mint.....haha....yea u can ride it after all u did let me take the 929 for a first gear thrash....hahah :scooter:

[klyong82]

i got the k1 gixer, fukin mint.....haha....yea u can ride it after all u did let me take the 929 for a first gear thrash....hahah :scooter:

Cool would like to see how it rides ...I got my eyes on a 04 gixxer thou.....don't let squiggles now cos I am gonna change the suzuki badge to a Honda badge if I get it. :wari:

[ehab2weelr]

i think for you know its not the best idea to buy a fix it project....im sure your just like me n when i started i just wanted to ride.....didnt wana have to fix anythin but l8er on get your self a project bike.....
if you can get an extra $500 and if he agrees to ship it up then i think that would be your best option....its up to you and what you wana do.

[BANZAI]

Hey Ehab are you talking about this one?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=74891

It's honda but it looks mint.

[klyong82]

Hey Ehab are you talking about this one?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=74891

It's honda but it looks mint.

I think he meant the ZZR....the CBR MC19 is ok as a first bike...I had one tooo...its now used over the shores as a military fire-brigade bike....cool eh..

[ehab2weelr]

na im talking bout the zzr http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/photos/a-158632882/p-68942118.htm
but i think he should get the vtr it looks cooler...hahah

that cbr has done heaps of ks....dont trust it aye.

[klyong82]

na im talking bout the zzr http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/photos/a-158632882/p-68942118.htm
but i think he should get the vtr it looks cooler...hahah

that cbr has done heaps of ks....dont trust it aye.

I think I am gonna have to agree with Ehab if you haven't got the time, money or mechanical knowledge in restoring/rebuilding a bike then it might be safe to just buy a mechanically sound bike rather than wasting time and money trying to get it going. It can be a hassle .....the CBR at 38500km is just moderate k's Ehab these babyblades will ride up to 60,000km provided its maintained properly.

But if money aint the issue then the VTR looks good and its got couple of fancy add-ons. You have to be clearer about the k's and again why the engine was replaced. Also if you do buy it try to get receipts from the bike shop who did it. Does not nice and will make Ross :drool: with another black VTR in the club.

[ehab2weelr]

hay kim r u looking at a 750 or 600? yea take it for a thrash if you want. just b easy on her haha
deas only 4hp diff between the k1 n k4 750 :clap:

[klyong82]

hay kim r u looking at a 750 or 600? yea take it for a thrash if you want. just b easy on her haha
deas only 4hp diff between the k1 n k4 750 :clap:

K4 Gixxer 1000.....so got a little more hp than a 750...but I aint interested in hp just wanna see how well it rides....

[Zim_Invader]

so have arranged to view the dark bule spada on saturday.guy lives in mission bay, and is free for me to view at bout 4. who all can come?

got a reply from one of the kb'er down in nelson. says teh vtr's in good nick. and priced pretty well. gonna see if the owner's keen to pay to ship it up, otherwise, will have to reconsider it (am told it's about 400 to ship it up).spada owner's hoping to get about 3-3.5 and won't take a buy now offer unless it's over 3.5 (which is fine for me! means it's more than likely still gonna be up there on sat). after viewing, will decide on what my cap will be for bidding on it. (hehe, i mean i won't decide, i'll get you guys to do that for me:2thumbsup)

[PirateJafa]

It'd be about $400 for someone to give you a lift on the bitch-pad down there and ride it back. :P

[Ragingrob]

CBR mc19 riding up to 60,000kms?? I've heard of ones going round the clock and still riding hard!!!

Though I wouldn't pay $3,800 for one that's done 38,500ks :P

[motorbyclist]

so the reason the engine was replaced is

question, is napier a further ride away than new plymouth?

hey also, i finally managed to convince my dad that it's a good thing to get a bike. such a strange discussion, becoz for once he was basing his side all on random "i'm right becoz i say so" facts. haha, he said bikes are too dangerous, expensive, impractical (becoz of rain), and a waste of money that could be put to better use.... haha god i love the fact that everything he mentioned was completely off. (dangerous, to an extent, but still, it can be negligable in most cases if u're sharp.. right?). so he agreed, that it may be ok for a bike. i'm not expecting any funding tho - will try the safety card again tho... but the ok makes it easier!


don't buy a project for your first bike

napier sounds like fun

bikes are more practical than cars unless you need to carry alot of luggage/passengers
rain is no issue unless you're a wimp
it's significantly cheaper to buy and run
it's significantly cheaper to buy and "do up" as you would a shitbox car
far from a waste of money - they pay for themselves in the petrol money you save

less safe than a car - sure you don't need to be cut out of a crushed steel cage, but in low speed accidents you're largely unprotected


so have arranged to view the dark bule spada on saturday.guy lives in mission bay, and is free for me to view at bout 4. who all can come?

got a reply from one of the kb'er down in nelson. says teh vtr's in good nick. and priced pretty well. gonna see if the owner's keen to pay to ship it up, otherwise, will have to reconsider it (am told it's about 400 to ship it up).spada owner's hoping to get about 3-3.5 and won't take a buy now offer unless it's over 3.5 (which is fine for me! means it's more than likely still gonna be up there on sat). after viewing, will decide on what my cap will be for bidding on it. (hehe, i mean i won't decide, i'll get you guys to do that for me:2thumbsup)

keen and keen

[Squiggles]

ZZR might not be a project is why i suggested it, it runs, and has only done 26,000k's, inspection would tell all, you can tell from the answers that the owner isnt mechanical.

I reckon the spada is overpriced, parts arent easy to come by i think, which means anything wrong will cost... the vtr is good. Fwiw, when i had my gsxr moved from chch it cost $430, if i used a moving company it would have been well cheaper.

I'll come have a look at the spada :)

[Boob Johnson]

here's link
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160742360.htm
Dude that looks sweet as, a real spunky lookin bike :niceone:

New motor 9k ago in all!!! Jump on it.....literally.

[Zim_Invader]

sweet. so meet u at uni on sat, and we'll make our way to see the spada. have contacted the owner down in nelson, and asked if he'd organise shipping and cover the cost if i pay him 4000. waiting for a reply, or call back from him. will update.

the reply, post inspection, regarding the vtr down there, that i recerived was as follows

"Hi Jay,
I got hold of Steve who is selling this bike and went around to take a look at it this afternoon. As you know it has had a new engine and Steve says it has done about 3000km on the new one. The bike looks and sounds very good and overall the bike is very tidy so as long as the price is right I'd think it is a good buy.
Steve also said he has a guy in Chch who wants to view the bike and Stev is planning on taking the bike down to see him in the next day or two so if you are going to make him an offer I would do it now rather than later in the week.
Check out biketrans.co.nz for a shipping price, also motorcyclemovers.co.nz. I have used both these outfits and they are both as good as you will get for your money. I think the last bike I bought from Auckland cost me about $400 to get it delivered but that's cheaper than a day off work and an airfare.
Good luck & cheers, Simon."

hehe... this sounds really positive! will wait and see what owner says. i'll check these 2 bike transport companies now for a quick quote. anyone know of any others?

[motorbyclist]

sounds good, but saturday?

can we do this friday or not possible?

i've nicely triple booked myself:o

[Zim_Invader]

Yikes!!! one of the pirce estimates came up to 600 bucks!!! that's mad! (Motorcycle Mover)

[Zim_Invader]

lookie here. yet another vtr 250, similarly priced, and closer, so i know shipping it up will be cheaper!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160152358.htm

lower k's, and they seemed to check out on carfax. so either seems to be a possible option now. will contact owner tomorrow about a deal, and what he can do for me. if anything, road trip to wanganui, and the little i manage to cut off it's price, goes into fuel cost! hehe. (but this one has a dent in tank.. will just see. am happy with the nelson one anyway).

i'm wondering, now, how was it less to transport up from cch?will see what the other quotes come up to. have contacted :
www.motorcyclemovers.co.nz (quoted ~600)
www.transpro.co.nz
www.captaintransporter.co.nz
www.biketranz.co.nz/

[Zim_Invader]

sounds good, but saturday?

can we do this friday or not possible?

i've nicely triple booked myself:o

hahaha...:lol: classic. no bud, won't be able to on friday (exam on friday and sat morn).<_< what u got planned on sat. i know it's bike repair day, but if squiggles will be making it, that shouldn't be too much of a squish for time... unless it's jaffa's drinks.. hehe. best stay sober young man!:nono: (otherwise, sombody gonna get-a hurt, real bad :puke:-->:Police:+:buggerd:+:spanking:) lemme know anyway. it's cool if u're overly packed thi, so don't stress. hehe..

(hey all that are doing somethin wit andrew... join us while we go view the bike. :2thumbsupi'll feel more at home with a huge group too - u know what they say. indians travel in mobs!) - i dn't care if u're not indian. mob with me all!:chase:

[motorbyclist]

what u got planned on sat.

"munitions testing"

[ehab2weelr]

lookie here. yet another vtr 250, similarly priced, and closer, so i know shipping it up will be cheaper!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160152358.htm

lower k's, and they seemed to check out on carfax. so either seems to be a possible option now. will contact owner tomorrow about a deal, and what he can do for me. if anything, road trip to wanganui, and the little i manage to cut off it's price, goes into fuel cost! hehe. (but this one has a dent in tank.. will just see. am happy with the nelson one anyway).


go for that one bud.....if u can wait till the 30th then i can go with u....
but its the best iv seen yet.:second:

[2wheeljunkie]

yeaa i agree wit ehab zimmy..nice looking vtr..sad how they din have the twin dashboard from the start but nonetheless it looks sweet..:Punk: .wanganui aint that far i think..its abt 3 hours...hope im thinkin of the right place..

[Zim_Invader]

lookie here. yet another vtr 250, similarly priced, and closer, so i know shipping it up will be cheaper!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160152358.htm

lower k's, and they seemed to check out on carfax. so either seems to be a possible option now. will contact owner tomorrow about a deal, and what he can do for me. if anything, road trip to wanganui, and the little i manage to cut off it's price, goes into fuel cost! hehe. (but this one has a dent in tank.. will just see. am happy with the nelson one anyway).

i'm wondering, now, how was it less to transport up from cch?will see what the other quotes come up to. have contacted :
www.motorcyclemovers.co.nz (quoted $600)
www.transpro.co.nz
www.captaintransporter.co.nz
www.biketranz.co.nz/ (quoted $430)

update!
wanganui 's slightly further down from new plymouth. bear in mind his tank had a dent... hehe, how much does it cost to replace a tank? (or fix a dent)

[klyong82]

lookie here. yet another vtr 250, similarly priced, and closer, so i know shipping it up will be cheaper!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160152358.htm

lower k's, and they seemed to check out on carfax. so either seems to be a possible option now. will contact owner tomorrow about a deal, and what he can do for me. if anything, road trip to wanganui, and the little i manage to cut off it's price, goes into fuel cost! hehe. (but this one has a dent in tank.. will just see. am happy with the nelson one anyway).

i'm wondering, now, how was it less to transport up from cch?will see what the other quotes come up to. have contacted :
www.motorcyclemovers.co.nz (quoted ~600)
www.transpro.co.nz
www.captaintransporter.co.nz
www.biketranz.co.nz/

That looks like another alternative and it can be a nice SMC road trip. Think you might be able to get it for 200-300 less. Dent in the tank probably 150 bucks to get it repaired and painted. Pretty much the got the maintenance needed and even the forks done (at 13000km -ok). I like the mirrors on the silver one better than the black. Black one looks to have an aftermarket full system and better tires fitted.

Yes the transport prices have increased dramatically in the last 2 years because of the crazy oil prices. Prices I think have gone up by 50% now.

[Zim_Invader]

"munitions testing"

sweetness! that'll be som fun. and it's post exams too... good way to get rid of some of that "stress" that built up, ay... mmunitions testing - *cough*:tugger: muhuhuhuhahaha!

[Zim_Invader]

That looks like another alternative and it can be a nice SMC road trip. Think you might be able to get it for 200-300 less. Dent in the tank probably 150 bucks to get it repaired and painted. Pretty much the got the maintenance needed and even the forks done (at 13000km -ok). I like the mirrors on the silver one better than the black. Black one looks to have an aftermarket full system and better tires fitted.

Yes the transport prices have increased dramatically in the last 2 years because of the crazy oil prices. Prices I think have gone up by 50% now.

so u reckon i get in touch with some1 down in wanganui to check it out? or do u suppose the bike's prob in good nick. - never hurts tho, does it. will see who i can contact.