bhs (justaddwatertomix)

[justaddwatertomix]

hello kiwibiker just passed my bhs today whats a good 1st bike

[justaddwatertomix]

this one looks nice dont know much about honda bikes http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-222724964.htm
would be any good for a learner

[p.dath]

There's a lot of answers to that one. Depends a bit on what kind of riding you like to do (for example, do you mostly want to ride on-road of off-road).

I like on-road riding. I quite like bikes with fearings, to help protect my legs during an accident. Fearings cost a lot to fix if you break them, but rather that than my legs.
Some people like naked bikes (with no fearings). Try looking at some pictures on Google of the two so that you can narrow your choices down faster.

My first bike was a Honda CBR250R, and another I had more recently was a Honda CBR250RR. I love both of these, and found them easy to ride.

I wouldn't get a flash bike to begin with. You're almost certain to come off at least once. Get a cheaper bike you don't mind damaging so much, and maybe in a year when you do your restricted licence get a nicer newer bike.

I also quite like buying from dealers rather than secondhand. That's because I like having the safety of the 3 month warranty they must give you. Also because I'm not a mechanical person, and can't easily perform checks myself.

Also it's easy to go to a dealer and look at lots of different bikes at once.

[justaddwatertomix]

thank you p.dath i have not rided on the road since 1947 back in the uk looking forward to getting out now that my wife has died

[Icemaestro]

I've got a honda cbx250rs that's up for grabs :-) looking to upgrade...middle riding position, naked bike (so no fairings if you drop it)...cheap..

[justaddwatertomix]

how fast does that go ice

[p.dath]

thank you p.dath i have not rided on the road since 1947 back in the uk looking forward to getting out now that my wife has died

I'm sorry to hear that. I'd also encourage you to join your local motorcycle club. It is a great way to make friends with common interests.

Back to motorcycles; I'd also say I'm a fan of Japanese bikes for new riders. They tend to be very reliable and easy to ride in general.

ps. If your into speed, then you can't go past the CBR250RR. Pretty much the fastest 250cc bike there is.

[justaddwatertomix]

there were not any jap bikes around while i was a child so i want to see what they are like http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-221677401.htm this would be nice to but i am 74years old now dont know if i would have the strenght to pick it up

[p.dath]

there were not any jap bikes around while i was a child so i want to see what they are like http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-221677401.htm this would be nice to but i am 74years old now dont know if i would have the strenght to pick it up

Perhaps you should consider a Trike. Less strength required ...

[Icemaestro]

Umm got it up to 125 before, haven't tried past that...its a single cylindar, but better than a gn250 - has radial (4) valves coming out of the one cylindar. Dual exhausts, electronic ignition, twin ke(somthingoratha) carbs...had 31BHP new...only thing it needs now is a clean out of the carbs and hopefully gonna do that next saturday :-)

[justaddwatertomix]

heavens no p.dath would not want one of them funny things i have sent a mail to the man selling the kawsaki he is able to deliver it to me in Huntly on monday i just need to pass the test

[justaddwatertomix]

ice how old would you say your horse is

[p.dath]

ice how old would you say your horse is

I don't think he has a horse ...

[justaddwatertomix]

p.dath iron horse ie steed

[sil3nt]

You just passed your BHS which means you can only ride a 250CC bike...and your looking at 1400CC bikes....

[justaddwatertomix]

silwar is that a big looks pretty small in the photo

[justaddwatertomix]

has anyone any tips for the licence test on monday for me if i pass im i able to walk home and ride that bike straight away

[klingon]

Hello justaddwater, welcome to kiwibiker! Nice to have another 'mature' gentleman on the site to deal to all these younguns. :msn-wink:

I think you're going to need to experiment with a few bikes to find the right one for you. Rather than needing a light weight bike, you will need one with a low centre of gravity. It's not so much about picking the bike up if you drop it, it's more about making sure you can balance if you are stopped on a slope with one foot on the ground, with a cross-wind!

A lot of the female riders on this site have the same sort of issues with bike weight and it really is more about distribution than total weight - and making sure you can comfortably get both feet on the ground.

Glad to hear you're getting back on the bike after such a long time. I wonder if you have set a new kiwibiker record for the longest break between rides? That's a 62-year delay by my calculations!

[hayd3n]

get a vtr250 nice and forgiving and fun
dont worry bout all the litre bikes the 100 km speed limit is easily broken in first gear on one of those

[Icemaestro]

It's a 1983, done 58000km - hell of a lot less than alota bikes alot younger :-)

[Laxi]

there were not any jap bikes around while i was a child so i want to see what they are like http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-221677401.htm this would be nice to but i am 74years old now dont know if i would have the strenght to pick it up

you should get a speed tripple or a busa, go fast enough and picking the bike up will be the last of your worries:2thumbsup

[justaddwatertomix]

young man dropped of the kawasaki tonight but i can not get it started now any ideas why it wont start

[p.dath]

young man dropped of the kawasaki tonight but i can not get it started now any ideas why it wont start

Kill switch on? Is it turning over or not?

[justaddwatertomix]

i hope i can pass my test in the morning my eye sight is not the best what are the funny looking little men on the right hand side

[justaddwatertomix]

p.dath kill switch wil it have one i have the key turned on trying to read manual but its not making much sence

[p.dath]

p.dath kill switch wil it have one i have the key turned on trying to read manual but its not making much sence

Kill switch should be near right hand grip (aka, near the throttle). Often it is red or distintive.

Is the bike turning over?

[Lula]

I have a friend with a sidecar. I've told her all about you and she wants to know if you're keen to go with her for a spin in it one weekend?

[Ms Piggy]

hello kiwibiker just passed my bhs today whats a good 1st bike

Not a GN250. :no:

[Lula]

Careful that you don't impluse buy otherwise you could end up in this 60 year olds situation....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-309953072.htm

[avgas]

p.dath kill switch wil it have one i have the key turned on trying to read manual but its not making much sence
hahaha
I give this bike 3 days before it has gravel rash.

Give ya $1000 for it........trust me that is a good deal considering it may kill you.

[justaddwatertomix]

hahaha
I give this bike 3 days before it has gravel rash.

Give ya $1000 for it........trust me that is a good deal considering it may kill you.

your right i did crash it and looking for offers around the $1000 mark