Just got my learners!

[The Everlasting]

and considering getting either a


1.Aprilia RS250...they look so good!!
2.Suzuki GSX...
3.Yamaha FZR-R
4.Honda CBR250RR
5.Suzuki GSXR250RR.
6.Honda NSR250.


I like all the above bikes,the only thing i know is the Aprilia would be extremely fast with 72hp..and I may kill myself......


So which one should i purchase?


Thanks.

[Bren]

onya mate.....My choice of those would be the GSX, they are relatively forgiving....and plenty about too...or have ya considered the Kawasaki Ninja?

[The Everlasting]

I have had a look at a few Ninjas on trademe...at the moment i really like the GSXR250RR...but will take yer advice and check out some GSX's.

[Bren]

Or there is the other end of the scale...a Ginny,,,,Ya cant get into a lot of trouble with those...

[Dirty Heathen]

gratz man now join the club for my learners about 3-4 weeks ago still no bike getting your license is the easy part finding the right bike for you at the right price is hard bit.
I change my mind on what bike I what about ever 2 days I think.

I am hoping next couple week I will have my bike.

Then you have all you all gear as well but fun though got most of my gear now.

[sil3nt]

1.Aprilia RS250...they look so good!! Go for it if you can afford it and know how to ride it!
2.Suzuki GSX...Overweight and underpowered are what i have heard
3.Yamaha FZR-R My choice of 4 stroke! Some real good looking ones out there
4.Honda CBR250RR Every man and his dog has one of these. And for a reason!
5.Suzuki GSXR250RR. Same as the FZR and CBR and ZXR!
6.Honda NSR250. Get one in rothmans colours!!
As above :bleh:

[Sidewinder]

yea shot, i need to get my full lol.
you missed out the vtr, and the poo hyobags.
or do ya have to have the full fairing wana be bike?
just find what ya like riding! the rs if you want to go fast is the bike to get

[The Everlasting]

Or there is the other end of the scale...a Ginny,,,,Ya cant get into a lot of trouble with those...



Haha nah,i sat my test on one of those,i don't like em much.

[The Everlasting]

As above :bleh:



Yeah it's pretty much between the honda,yamaha and the suzuki now.

I reckon the Aprilia is too hardcore for a learner.


Nah i don't want anything not made in Japan! so no hyosung.......

[Mumbles]

Congrats on your learners!!
Now how long you reckon you going to keep your 250? Long enough to upgrade or you going to have it for longer than that?

If you planning to flick it as soon as your times up then get something you won’t lose money on and will get you around safely.
If you’re going to keep it for longer then get what you want, after all YOUR riding it, or do you let your mates pick who you go out with to?

Long and short of what I’m on about is make it cheep if you’re going to flick it after your time, looks aren’t important just not so cheap you’re never riding it only repairing it. Get something you like if you’re going to keep it for longer, and do a few test rides you’d be surprised how different some bikes feel, stop and go.

[Dirty Heathen]

As above :bleh:

Are the FZR CBR ZXR all the same size?

I was told the ZXR A is a little bigger.

[sil3nt]

Are the FZR CBR ZXR all the same size?

I was told the ZXR A is a little bigger.No idea haven't sat on any of them :lol:

[Dirty Heathen]

Well have a found a 1990 FZR I am real keen on all is sorted going to look at it tomorrow morning and hopefully be coming how for H town with it if its as good as looks wont be riding it back though on the back of the ute its goes.

gear is all sorted ( boots gloves) just have my new jacket pants and helmet to pick up tomorrow avro and should be good to go.

[The Everlasting]

Hmm there doesn't seem to be that many bikes on sale at the moment...I wanted a 2002 GSX250FX,but someone got there before me..:(

I'm now trying to avoid bikes like the FZR,CBR,GSXRR,cos they are getting a little old...so I'm looking at Kawasaki GPX's,Suzuki Bandit's...

I do want an inline four really..are there any advantages to have a V-Twin?



PS,i really don't want a ginny,it just looks too old fashioned for me......

[sil3nt]

I do want an inline four really..are there any advantages to have a V-Twin?Much better on gas. That's about it i guess!

[BaldingEagle]

Much better on gas. That's about it i guess!

and only have two pistons to replace, as well as a less valves to bend etc.
but if you look after them you should have any problems. modern engines are nice like that

In my car days V (4, 6 & 8) enigne where always smoother in the drive. But I hated repairing them for cilents as basically there is two bank of pistons so you had two do the head gaskets you had to do two. instead of one. :shit:

so one each way I guess, but above is right if you have the same cc rating but more cyclinders you will use more gas.

Balding eagle

PS if you where wondering what car had the v4 engine it was a early ford van from the 1970 and it was rubbish

[The Everlasting]

Ah right,yeah i will stick with the inline 4..

I looked at a 97 GSF250 Bandit today,I'm rather keen on it,the guy that's selling it hasn't used it much,it was a little noisy on startup,he had not started it for around 3-4 weeks..

Looks good,no scratches,the kms is 10952.

The only thing i picked up on is that it was a little noisy,but I guess that's normal due to non use.

Was imported in 2007,only done around 2000km since then.

What do you guys think?

[Dirty Heathen]

My FZR is noisy it is the clutch once you pull in the lever it goes away got to get my mech to look at he said noting major.

IL4 are pretty fun to ride man there amazing for a 250 you certainly wont get bored with one in a hurry.

If your not sure about the bike man and that noise get a mechanic to check it out its the only way to be really safe.

Had a few dramas with my bike already had a crack in the rocket cover had to get it welded and my front right fork seal has got a leak but apart from that bike got the thumbs up from the mechanic.

[atothek]

Ah right,yeah i will stick with the inline 4..

I looked at a 97 GSF250 Bandit today,I'm rather keen on it,the guy that's selling it hasn't used it much,it was a little noisy on startup,he had not started it for around 3-4 weeks..

Looks good,no scratches,the kms is 10952.

The only thing i picked up on is that it was a little noisy,but I guess that's normal due to non use.

Was imported in 2007,only done around 2000km since then.

What do you guys think?

I think if you don't really know what you're talking about then you should get a professional to check it out. Although I was keen on getting a bike asap and my heart believed everything the guy wrote on trademe I followed my head and got it checked by someone who knew what they were looking at. Had a couple of issues I would never had picked up and got 800 off the asking price (which paid for the extra work it needed). 100 bucks isn't much to pay for piece of mind. It was a bandit as well (96) cool bikes and great for the taller learner.

[The Everlasting]

Oh nah it's not that bad,I think it was just due to non-use.


I think i will buy it,i did take it for a quick ride earlier,it was fun,and blimin quick!! Put's a :D on yer face fast!

[The Everlasting]

I think if you don't really know what you're talking about then you should get a professional to check it out. Although I was keen on getting a bike asap and my heart believed everything the guy wrote on trademe I followed my head and got it checked by someone who knew what they were looking at. Had a couple of issues I would never had picked up and got 800 off the asking price (which paid for the extra work it needed). 100 bucks isn't much to pay for piece of mind. It was a bandit as well (96) cool bikes and great for the taller learner.



Yeah,I do know a bit about engines,and it seems ok...

Is $4500 a good price? It's low kms,and no scratches at all really,plus it's an older guy that owns it.

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

I'd be a bit dubious about a 12 year old bike that had done less than 1,000ks a year.

My first thought would be is the odo accurate. If so then my second thought would be about rubber degradation.

Rubber wear is not just about tyres but about all the seals etc that are used in and around an engine and suspension etc, but to put it in the context of tyres - would you ride around on 12 year old tyres? Think about the seals etc in the same way. Modern engines are better than older ones but plastic and rubber still degrade over time.

I did read that Japanese manufacturers can use virgin plastic/ rubber where as european manufacturers have to use recycled plastic/ rubber. Virgin plastic lasts upto about 10 to 15 years from what I've heard. Recycled lasts about half that.

Anyway, some may shout me down on the above points but this was my thinking when I decided that a new or near new learners was best for my first bike experience.

Last thing I would say is to have a look at Hornets, as powerful as the later CBRs (which were reduced to 40 bhp) but with a less extreme riding position. Not trying to sell you mine - just trying to give you a heads up when buying a 250 of the different types out there. Competitors to the hornet are the yamaha zeal and the suziki bandit.

Regardless of what you buy, riding bikes rocks - you'll love whatever you get, the only question that you need to ask yourself is how long you will hold onto your first bike.

Enjoy trying the different types.

[The Everlasting]

Yeah,thanks for the above post,I do believe the odo to be correct,as it's only been in the country since 07,and the guy only bought it to re-take his learners licence(he had lost his licence when he was young).

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Don't get me wrong - I'm not saying the current owner is lying about how much he has riden it. All I am saying that any bike riden for such a small distance each year may develop other problems if not stored correctly.

Engines are finicky things and require oil. If oil not on an engine then metal vs metal occurs (I think I'm telling you how to suck eggs here but anyway). With any bike of that age with such low Ks then you must assume that it has been stored at some point. Storage is not a good thing for engines.

Look, it is your choice in the end and the guy may well be a saint. All I am saying is that I wouldn't spend $4k plus on a 12 year old bike. Just to many unknowns and being an import there is a huge grey area of unknown about its history.

By all means buy it but drive down the price somewhat, or look elsewhere.\

[The Everlasting]

I already drove the price down,he had it at $4800.

But yeah,will take your advice and keep looking,must resist the urge to rush into buying one,it's easy to get too excited...:p

[The Everlasting]

Another Bandit,this one is a 1999,21200km..Limited Edition....negotiated $3500.

Seems ok,there is a bit of oil around the chain area,the idle wasn't 100 percent smooth,the needle went up and down a tiny bit.

Otherwise seems mint.

[The Everlasting]

I just bought it..:dance: :D:D:D:D:D


Just did a check on carjam,and it wasn't registered overseas,which is extremely rare,so there is no grey area.

Picking it up on Monday,can't wait!!

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Congrats - glad you found one that suited you. Only heard good things about the Bandit.

You got a later year model for less money - all good. Save that $1000 you saved just in case anything needs doing.

Oil around the chain area very common. I thought my bike had an oil leak but it was just me being a bit overzealous lubricating the chain (damn stuff flies everywhere), Mechanic must have thought I was a right prat.

A bit of needle movement is not much to worry about at idle - most bikes move around somewhat.

[The Everlasting]

Yeah I'm happy with it,considering it's a 99,NZ New and Limited Edition.

I must thank you for your posts above,because I was going to buy the 97 model,but then I read your comments,and changed my mind.

Now I got a later model for less money..:D

Have some rep!

[BaldingEagle]

A Bandit Nice :2thumbsup

post a pic when you can, like to see what the difference between a standard and the limited ed.

[Dirty Heathen]

gratz man!!

Is it s V twin?

[The Everlasting]

Nah it's a Inline 4..:)

[The Everlasting]

Picking it up today....tried to get insurance from State,but they won't insure you if your only on a Learners,i do have my full Car Licence.

What makes it more annoying is I already have insurance with them for my car and Scooter!! There aren't that many differences between a scooter and a motorbike,you got gears and more power,that's it really...

[mud boy]

honda would be the next but they are gay soo up you if your gay or yeah
get a 400cc mate :) then ya know you got a lil more power haha and the rs250 is a 2stroke so ya got to keep the rpm up so no good for town unless you wanna have some fun with cops:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:lol::beer:

[YAMASAKI]

give them a call and tell them to cancel your current policies because you're going elsewhere, they might change their minds :)
or go with kiwibike... i've only ever heard good things about them http://www.kiwibike.co.nz/

[mud boy]

honda would be the next but they are gay soo up you if your gay or yeah
get a 400cc mate :) then ya know you got a lil more power haha and the rs250 is a 2stroke so ya got to keep the rpm up so no good for town unless you wanna have some fun with cops:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:lol::beer:

my bad you got a bike haha i cant save for shit even tho i got a full time job:pinch:

[Dirty Heathen]

Picking it up today....tried to get insurance from State,but they won't insure you if your only on a Learners,i do have my full Car Licence.

What makes it more annoying is I already have insurance with them for my car and Scooter!! There aren't that many differences between a scooter and a motorbike,you got gears and more power,that's it really...

I am only on my bike learners and had no issue with State getting cover for my bike might due to your age.

How ever they did shaft me with the excess because I was on my learner prem is only $168 a year but base excess is $400 plus another $400 due to length of time riding no excess on theft though.

I ma guessing once I get my restricted that excess will only be the base $400 not $800.

[The Everlasting]

Oh okay,that's double standards then.:p

Hah never mind,i just saw your 31 in another post,I'm the same age,almost 32...so I will call them again and complain..:p

[The Everlasting]

give them a call and tell them to cancel your current policies because you're going elsewhere, they might change their minds :)
or go with kiwibike... i've only ever heard good things about them http://www.kiwibike.co.nz/



Yeah I will do that,once I have it.

[Dirty Heathen]

Oh okay,that's double standards then.:p

Hah never mind,i just saw your 31 in another post,I'm the same age,almost 32...so I will call them again and complain..:p

man thats strange you have not got bad record or anything like heaps of claims or DIC or loss of license?

[The Everlasting]

man thats strange you have not got bad record or anything like heaps of claims or DIC or loss of license?

Nah man,no claims,DIC or anything like that......

[Dirty Heathen]

Well thats really strange we have got 2 vehicle insured with them and home and content but yer like I say there was no issue at all with them covering my bike apart from the extra excess..

maybe your bike is listed under high risk or some shit strange though as I have a sports bike so you would think that would be high risk.

Did they even tell you why they would not cover it other then your license?

But yer I would tell them if they don't cover you bike you going to take all you vehicle cover else where.

[The Everlasting]

All sorted now,apparently they made a mistake..i got full cover now at $193.

Now i need to book it in for a full service....that's gonna sting no doubt.

[The Everlasting]

Went for a little ride today,it sure is hard on ya if your not used to it!!

It is a little noisy from the head,tappets etc,especially at idle,is this anything to worry about?

Also,I am having a lot of trouble with the gears,especially getting it back to neutral,can anyone advice as to the proper use of the gears? I have no trouble changing up or down,it's just getting it back to neutral that's hard.

Thanks.

[crazyhorse]

Excellent news. Hope you found a bike you like and are out enjoying riding :)

[Hopeful Bastard]

Easiest way for me to find it was while riding and not changing up fully...

Also, While stationary, for me to find it, I just rock the bike back and forth and lift the peg slightly till i see the light come on

[The Everlasting]

Ah yeah,so say I am in sixth gear,do i have to change all the way down again,or am I able to select Neutral without changing back down the gears?



Also while reading on the net last night,i found out I have the model with VVT,it has a red cam cover..:D:D

[Dirty Heathen]

Went for a little ride today,it sure is hard on ya if your not used to it!!

It is a little noisy from the head,tappets etc,especially at idle,is this anything to worry about?

Also,I am having a lot of trouble with the gears,especially getting it back to neutral,can anyone advice as to the proper use of the gears? I have no trouble changing up or down,it's just getting it back to neutral that's hard.

Thanks.

I took my bike to my mechanic straight away got everything checked over the chain was too tight for a start but they went over the whole bike made sure everything was working and safe they also checked the timing chain and the value clearance (had a leaking rocket cover gasket so had to be done)
Valve clearance was bang on they also rode the bike and said it was running well gave me the thumbs up on a good buy.

I have trouble sometimes have trouble with neutral mainly moving the bike in out of the shed if I have left it in gear try moving the bike back forward that seems to work for me but normally anyway on take a few goes to get it.

But like I say man it piece of mind the last think you want is something going wrong with the bike at 100km for you own piece of mind I would get the bike checked over should not cost much.

[Dirty Heathen]

Went for a little ride today,it sure is hard on ya if your not used to it!!

It is a little noisy from the head,tappets etc,especially at idle,is this anything to worry about?

Also,I am having a lot of trouble with the gears,especially getting it back to neutral,can anyone advice as to the proper use of the gears? I have no trouble changing up or down,it's just getting it back to neutral that's hard.

Thanks.

I took my bike to my mechanic straight away got everything checked over the chain was too tight for a start but they went over the whole bike made sure everything was working and safe they also checked the timing chain and the value clearance (had a leaking rocket cover gasket so had to be done)
Valve clearance was bang on they also rode the bike and said it was running well gave me the thumbs up on a good buy.

But like I say man its piece of mind the last thing you want is something going wrong with the bike at 100km for you own piece of mind I would get the bike checked over should not cost much.

Maybe I am over cautious but Like to have confidence in something I am going do that speed on and when buying second hand you never know what someone was done wrong on the bike they you may not pick up on due to lack of experience.

[Hopeful Bastard]

Ah yeah,so say I am in sixth gear,do i have to change all the way down again,or am I able to select Neutral without changing back down the gears?

No.. You have to change all the way back down. Unless you got some fancy pants flick a switch for neutral bike

[The Everlasting]

I took my bike to my mechanic straight away got everything checked over the chain was too tight for a start but they went over the whole bike made sure everything was working and safe they also checked the timing chain and the value clearance (had a leaking rocket cover gasket so had to be done)
Valve clearance was bang on they also rode the bike and said it was running well gave me the thumbs up on a good buy.

I have trouble sometimes have trouble with neutral mainly moving the bike in out of the shed if I have left it in gear try moving the bike back forward that seems to work for me but normally anyway on take a few goes to get it.

But like I say man it piece of mind the last think you want is something going wrong with the bike at 100km for you own piece of mind I would get the bike checked over should not cost much.

Ah yeah I have already booked it in at Colemans Suzuki for tomorrow..

[The Everlasting]

No.. You have to change all the way back down. Unless you got some fancy pants flick a switch for neutral bike



Ah bugger,i feared it might be so. I don't know why they could not have a display that tells you what gear your in,would make it heaps easier,the ginny i sat my practical test on has a display,and it makes it was easy.

[Hopeful Bastard]

Wouldnt be that hard to fit one in would it? Maybe?

Anyone that has the know how of how to do this? Or if it IS capable?


Also, Nice bike you got everlasting :) I have a '95 Model

[The Everlasting]

I'm just hoping I will get used to it..:)

I'm used to the gears in a cage.

[Hopeful Bastard]

Bah! If you cant flick the lever up any higher, You are in 6th. If you cant drop it any lower, You are in first ;) :rolleyes:

[The Everlasting]

Yeah i guess i don't need to put it in neutral,just try and take off.

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Ah bugger,i feared it might be so. I don't know why they could not have a display that tells you what gear your in,would make it heaps easier,the ginny i sat my practical test on has a display,and it makes it was easy.

You'll get that with every bike you ever own (I wish it had this etc). For some reason there is always something left out of the dash. On my striple it is a petrol gauge, but it has got a clock and temperature gauge (both of which my hornet didn't have, but the hornet did have a petrol gauge).

You soon get used to not having a gear indicator, swithing back and forth between the Striple (has one) and Hornet (doesn't have one) taught me this. If you have one you get used to glancing down to know which gear. But, in time you will learn to tell your gear from your speed and rev combo (plus sound). So while a gear indicator is nice when you are new to a bike they become less important as you get used to the bike.

One last thing, you should be changing down through your gears when coming to a "normal" stop. You should always aim to stop in first gear. Always practice this as it is a very good habit to get into, it applies engine braking and always ensures you are in first for when you are ready to start off again.

Cheers

[jetboy]

and considering getting either a


1.Aprilia RS250...they look so good!!
2.Suzuki GSX...
3.Yamaha FZR-R
4.Honda CBR250RR
5.Suzuki GSXR250RR.
6.Honda NSR250.


I like all the above bikes,the only thing i know is the Aprilia would be extremely fast with 72hp..and I may kill myself......


So which one should i purchase?


Thanks.
I have a CBR250RR and would recommend one to anybody!

For god's sake make sure you wear your L plate...I found out the hard way yesterday that you get a $400 fine otherwise!

[The Everlasting]

You'll get that with every bike you ever own (I wish it had this etc). For some reason there is always something left out of the dash. On my striple it is a petrol gauge, but it has got a clock and temperature gauge (both of which my hornet didn't have, but the hornet did have a petrol gauge).

You soon get used to not having a gear indicator, swithing back and forth between the Striple (has one) and Hornet (doesn't have one) taught me this. If you have one you get used to glancing down to know which gear. But, in time you will learn to tell your gear from your speed and rev combo (plus sound). So while a gear indicator is nice when you are new to a bike they become less important as you get used to the bike.

One last thing, you should be changing down through your gears when coming to a "normal" stop. You should always aim to stop in first gear. Always practice this as it is a very good habit to get into, it applies engine braking and always ensures you are in first for when you are ready to start off again.

Cheers

Yeah thanks dude,I am getting a little better with the gears. Took it for a service today,and needed a new chain,goes a bit better now. I thought having the VZ model with VVT was a good thing,turns out it's not good at all,the mechanic at Suzuki said cos it has that,you cannot adjust the valves etc...

Is this true? I'm a little annoyed,as I had no idea of that when i bought it,I just thought the Red cam cover was red for show...

If i had known this,probably would not have purchased it.


I have a CBR250RR and would recommend one to anybody!

For god's sake make sure you wear your L plate...I found out the hard way yesterday that you get a $400 fine otherwise!


Oh shite,i actually don't have a L-Plate on it...:uhoh:

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

Yeah thanks dude,I am getting a little better with the gears. Took it for a service today,and needed a new chain,goes a bit better now. I thought having the VZ model with VVT was a good thing,turns out it's not good at all,the mechanic at Suzuki said cos it has that,you cannot adjust the valves etc...

Is this true? I'm a little annoyed,as I had no idea of that when i bought it,I just thought the Red cam cover was red for show...

If i had known this,probably would not have purchased it.


I don't know enough about Bandits to say for sure but your mechanic lamenting not being able to adjust the valves sounds a bit strange.

Generally you don't want to be adjusting the valve timing (which I assume is what he was saying). This is what VVT (variable valve timing) does. It changes the timing of the valves depending on the revs. The Honda VFR has variable timing as well - again some people think it's really clever and some people hate it for its complication. Either way I would guess that your engine switches from two to four valves at a set rev level (if it's anything like the VFR).

The reason for variable timing is usually to give engines more low end torque. I have a BMW car with Vanos (BMW equivalent of VVT) You can certainly feel when the valve timing changes as the torque increases noticably. In essence the vanos system tries to predict if the driver wants power suddenly (lets say when cruising normally at low revs). If you floor my BMW then the vanos will kick in and deliver more torque at lower revs (as opposed to when its not activated) which will get you to the higher revs quicker (where the real power is). Now the BMW car system is a bit cleverer in so far as it takes a number of inputs to decide if the vanos needs to kick in. In the VFRs case it is just one input (is revs above or below 6.5k).
Again not an expert on all this but going off what I had to get sorted with my BMW - closest thing I've experienced to VVT . But there is lots of reading about VVT on the web.

The attached page link I found by doing a quick search, it has the history of bandits in there. Looks like the VVT engine replaced the non-VVT engine. I doubt that Suzuki would have scrapped the non-vvt engine if it truly was the better of the two.

http://www.banditalley.net/wiki/doku.php?id=bandit_alley_wiki

I personally would think you got the better bike and your mechanic is just lamenting that VVT is not mechanic friendly (most mechanics complain that they are over complicated).

Don't kick yourself you got a good bike by the sounds of it (it should have more low rev torque than the non VVT model).

But he's a qualified suzuki mechanic and I'm just a faceless bloke on the interweb so as in most things on KB - this is just an opinion.

Cheers

[The Everlasting]

Ah yeah cheers for that,nah I think he was talking about not being able to check/adjust the valve clearances.

Cos that was one of the things they were gonna do,but as soon as he saw the red cam cover,he goes nah can't adjust the valve clearances.


but yeah no biggie,apparently it's okay for it to be a bit rattly,especially on the VVT model....*fingers crossed the bike stays healthy*

[The Everlasting]

One gripe,sometimes when I have it in neutral,i put it in first,down,but it seems like it goes into second? Weird!

..and sometimes when changing from 1st to 2nd it will go into neutral,could potentially be dangerous...is it a fault,or am I doing it wrong? It doesn't always do it.

[Hopeful Bastard]

Remember, Neutral is in between 1st and 2nd.. When Changing up, Make sure you change the WHOLE way up. Yes.. I have done it myself and then i think SHTI! Change ALL the way, Not half..

It will come to ya man.

[The Everlasting]

Yeah I was thinking about that soon after i posted that,I'll have to make a mental note to shift up a little harder from 1st...

[Hopeful Bastard]

Should make sure you change up harder through each gear as you find False Neutral if you dont shift hard enough.. Found those as well.. Had to button off the gas and let it select gear then off i went..

I now know it is my boots i wear that i have these troubles with. My tramping boots, I have noo trouble changing gear. Mainly in the Bike Boots i have trouble with..

*on the look out for some new boots*

[The Everlasting]

Yeah that is true,sometimes when i don't do it properly it won't change gear,but with time I'm sure I will get used to it.

How long you owned your bandit? Is yours the VZ too?


I just wear normal shoes for now,will have to wait until I can afford some proper gear.

[Hopeful Bastard]

Roughly a month now.. Been on a L plate for 2 weeks? The Friday before the Bikeoi i get my Learner License! So License Friday. Bikeoi Tuesday! :woohoo::rockon: Most fun i have ever had.. Still plenty more to come :)


But yeah.. Be roughly 4-6 weeks i have had Brandy ( My Girl ) (( Yes i named my bike. And what? ))

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=248631724

Link to my girl. Thats before i got her.. I havent put up many pics since i had her :(

[The Everlasting]

Oh you got a aftermarket dash on it! She's got a fair few Kms on her,looks mint tho..:)


So you got your bike before you had a license....


I got my L-Plate last thursday,I picked up the bike on monday.



Good price tho!!!! I payed 3500 for mine.

[GOONR]

Roughly a month now.. Been on a L plate for 2 weeks? The Friday before the Bikeoi i get my Learner License! So License Friday. Bikeoi Tuesday! :woohoo::rockon: Most fun i have ever had.. Still plenty more to come :)


But yeah.. Be roughly 4-6 weeks i have had Brandy ( My Girl ) (( Yes i named my bike. And what? ))

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=248631724

Link to my girl. Thats before i got her.. I havent put up many pics since i had her :(

Did you ever find out what bike your dash came from?

[Hopeful Bastard]

Oh you got a aftermarket dash on it! She's got a fair few Kms on her,looks mint tho..:)


So you got your bike before you had a license....


I got my L-Plate last thursday,I picked up the bike on monday.



Good price tho!!!! I payed 3500 for mine.

Cheers.. I actually went away for the weekend and came back to find my bid was still leading. lol


Did you ever find out what bike your dash came from?

No.. Although, If you have any idea, I would be more than happy. lol

[The Everlasting]

Actually the dash looks like a custom job,maybe one of the previous owner's didn't like it and made their own...

[GOONR]

Cheers.. I actually went away for the weekend and came back to find my bid was still leading. lol



No.. Although, If you have any idea, I would be more than happy. lol


I'm guessing but possibly a GSX250.

[huff3r]

Cheers.. I actually went away for the weekend and came back to find my bid was still leading. lol



No.. Although, If you have any idea, I would be more than happy. lol

Looks like the dash from a GSXR250... or possibly another older Suzuki.. but it looks exactly the same as the dash on this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=256001722

[Hopeful Bastard]

Actually the dash looks like a custom job,maybe one of the previous owner's didn't like it and made their own...

Thats what i was thinking. I actually quite like it myself. The only part i dont like is that i cant reset that little odo thing to see how far i have travelled :blank:

[Hopeful Bastard]

Looks like the dash from a GSXR250... or possibly another older Suzuki.. but it looks exactly the same as the dash on this:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=256001722

Yupp! Thats the bastard!

[huff3r]

Yupp! Thats the bastard!

Only spotted it cos when im not working or on here, im on trademe lol.

[The Everlasting]

Oh found it already aye,at least you have a Temp gauge,I don't have one,and I'm pretty sure 250 bandit's never came with one.

[GOONR]

Same engine as the bandit so that would make sense.

[Hopeful Bastard]

Its sweet! I can notice when the bike actually gets hot now lol. Temp rises when it is turned on but not running. Start her up and everything is sweet :)

[The Everlasting]

Hehe cool!

[The Everlasting]

Just wanna know if I can run the bandit on 98?

I'm sure it will be okay,but I just wanna check.

[GOONR]

Just wanna know if I can run the bandit on 98?

I'm sure it will be okay,but I just wanna check.


I run mine on 91. Put 98 in it once and it ran like a pile of poo, took a few tank loads to make it right again.

[The Everlasting]

I run mine on 91. Put 98 in it once and it ran like a pile of poo, took a few tank loads to make it right again.


Ok thanks!! I wont be trying that then.


Have some rep. I almost put some in yesterday,good i didn't!


have some rep.