K9OFSTRIKEX
30th September 2009, 17:19
Howdy gents, finally made my move down here from the States and have somewhat accidentally landed in Auckland. I had a car I bought junk out on me almost immediately and am now caught in a motor vehicle dispute over it, but still needing transportation and finally able to put my belongings somewhere other than my back it is time to get a bike.
That said, I am looking for a late model Adventure, Motard, or a street legal Enuduro/Dual-Sport. I would consider other types of bikes, but those are my main preferences. I am just over 6ft and weigh about 93-96 kilos and would like to have a bike I can explore further than Auckland city with so I am looking in the 400cc range at minimum. I have about $4,500-$5,000 that I would like to get a bike and gear for (not much leeway there and would really like to stick to cheaper). I have seen several KTM EXC450's and a few EXC525's go for around this price (or lower) on trademe, but have unfortunately been unable to get the money wired from back home until today.
I am ready to buy immediately if the right bike comes along and passes a PPI (which I will pay for and arrange). Bikes need to be reg'd and wof'd for my purchse since being a foreigner, I know nothing about this system, would be very difficult for me to do, and really can't afford to have a bike that can't be registered or wof'd. I would also be willing to travel a bit for the right bike, so it doesn't necessarily have to be in Auckland.
If any of you ADV'ers have a bike that you think would be a good one for me or know someone that has one, please just let me know!
Cheers!
That said, I am looking for a late model Adventure, Motard, or a street legal Enuduro/Dual-Sport. I would consider other types of bikes, but those are my main preferences. I am just over 6ft and weigh about 93-96 kilos and would like to have a bike I can explore further than Auckland city with so I am looking in the 400cc range at minimum. I have about $4,500-$5,000 that I would like to get a bike and gear for (not much leeway there and would really like to stick to cheaper). I have seen several KTM EXC450's and a few EXC525's go for around this price (or lower) on trademe, but have unfortunately been unable to get the money wired from back home until today.
I am ready to buy immediately if the right bike comes along and passes a PPI (which I will pay for and arrange). Bikes need to be reg'd and wof'd for my purchse since being a foreigner, I know nothing about this system, would be very difficult for me to do, and really can't afford to have a bike that can't be registered or wof'd. I would also be willing to travel a bit for the right bike, so it doesn't necessarily have to be in Auckland.
If any of you ADV'ers have a bike that you think would be a good one for me or know someone that has one, please just let me know!
Cheers!