a bit of advice

[kmthor]

hey

i posted the other day about a GN250 and thank for the replys

iv had also seen a yamaha virago and a suzuki gz 250

so i guess my question is which of these bikes would be the best buy
or n e other 250 that can be recomended
i wont this for comuting about 50km a day
but i have an old neck injury so i would prefer to ride in the upright position nece the syle of the bikes above

thanks

[Coyote]

A sportsbike will get you there faster than your neck could start hurting

[MSTRS:Me]

If your neck causes you problems, perhaps you shouldn't be thinking of getting any sort of bike.

[FROSTY:Me]

The GN is well known for just goin and goin--As long as ya change the oil every 5000klicks. The virago being a v twin is a bit more complicated but is a great fun little bike.
Other suggestions for ya
Honda VtR250 -the naked version-neutral riding position so not racer crouch
Honda CB250 -almost GN ish riding position but a twin
Yamaha SR250 -its Yamahas GN250 but shocking front brakes and headlight.
Kawasaki Maurauder 250 -again a water cooled twin-gets along pretty quick.
Theres a few others not in the pocket rocket/racer crouch styling
I must admit I feel pick of the bunch would be the VTR -Itll take awhile to get bored with it and it goes round corners pretty smartly.
Your best bet though would be to take the bikes for a ride and decide which you are most at home on

[inlinefour]

Went really well, while I also treated it well. That changed right about the time that I could afford the type of bike that I really wanted...
In hind sight, I wish I'd just given it to someone who would have appreciated it, but hey most of us are young and stupid (or liars)

[Blakamin]

A sportsbike will get you there faster than your neck could start hurting

since when was riding about "getting there"??????
dick....

[Waylander]

Get the Virago mate great bikes those, not very complicated actually just change the oil every so often and your sweet, and depending on the year you may have to replace the idler gear set in 15 years. Post '98 you don't have to worry about it.

[Coyote]

since when was riding about "getting there"??????
dick....

They would've made the riding gear more convenient if it were

A XR250 Tornado might be an option. Rode one couple of weeks ago. Nice upright position, smooth power, allthough might be too tall. My head was twice as high as most cars on the road. Also, they are a bit expensive.

Nice bike to ride though

[moko]

Cb250 would be ideal,pretty basic but I`d say better than the GN and about as economical.no road-burner but you`ll keep up with the traffic at legal speeds.Keep the oil changed and they`ll run forever.Standard pipes rot over here in Noah-land but Motad do a stainless-steel version.How about a CB250RS,great little bikes but make sure you change that oil otherwise it`ll end in tears,

[F5 Dave]

GNs Viragos etc are severely compromised by the silly long forks & comedy handlebars. In the wind your neck is likely to be strained more.

Splash the money & get a VT250 Spada. Much nicer ergos than a GN, more competent in handling & brakes + better power, more & nice smooth supply.

You will be safer & happy with the bike for longer.

CD250 isn't a bad bike either, if a little boring looking.

[kmthor]

thanx guys
for all your help im going for a Virago and pick it up on saturday

[Waylander]

Sweet , Congrats on the bike mate. And may I say what an exelent choice you have made.

[dveus]

Get the Virago mate great bikes those, not very complicated actually just change the oil every so often and your sweet, and depending on the year you may have to replace the idler gear set in 15 years. Post '98 you don't have to worry about it.

Well unless you've got a time machine, how can you say that a post '98 bike wont need the idler gear done in 15 years time??
Unless I am just being stupid and they no longer have em, highly possible as i am mechanically inept

[Waylander]

Well unless you've got a time machine, how can you say that a post '98 bike wont need the idler gear done in 15 years time??
Unless I am just being stupid and they no longer have em, highly possible as i am mechanically inept

Because mine was made in '93 and the ones on mine went out on me back in June. Could be wrong though if he is buying second hand perhaps the previous owner already took care of it.

Edit and the new gear design is dine so they dont mash together as hard and grind each other down, Funny thing though is how they have a magnet just underneath them to catch the little metal bits and keep them from floating around in yer oil.