Wanted - Cheap motorbike for commuting

[mhodge01]

I’m looking for a cheap, reliable motorbike to use for commuting to work, (from Johnsonville into the central city).

Anything considered, although if it’s a scooter, it probably needs to be over 100cc, to get me up the gorge.

Didn’t want to spend more than $1300

[Maha]

I’m looking for a cheap, reliable motorbike to use for commuting to work, (from Johnsonville into the central city).

Anything considered, although if it’s a scooter, it probably needs to be over 100cc, to get me up the gorge.

Didn’t want to spend more than $1000

Shame cos' this would be ideal.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/137385-93-CB400-Super-Four

[mhodge01]

Shame cos' this would be ideal.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/137385-93-CB400-Super-Four

Yeah, you are certainly right,...very nice and that would be ideal.......unfortuneatly $1300 is the max I can spend :scooter:

[sil3nt]

Yeah, you are certainly right,...very nice and that would be ideal.......unfortuneatly $1300 is the max I can spend :scooter:Worst you could do is make him that offer!


I'm currently looking for offers, don't be afraid I'm realistic

[davebullet]

when you say "up the gorge" do you mean Ngaio or Ngauranga?

If the latter - you want a machine capable of at least 70kph (speed limit being 80kph). Any less and you risk being dog tucker outside peak hours.

[Oblivion]

Maybe this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-373753172.htm

I would have a guess about the actual condition of the bike being quite average, so it might be best to check it out yourself.

And at $1200, it's within the price range you mentioned.

[mhodge01]

Maybe this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-373753172.htm

I would have a guess about the actual condition of the bike being quite average, so it might be best to check it out yourself.

And at $1200, it's within the price range you mentioned.

thanks for that, cheers

[mhodge01]

when you say "up the gorge" do you mean Ngaio or Ngauranga?

If the latter - you want a machine capable of at least 70kph (speed limit being 80kph). Any less and you risk being dog tucker outside peak hours.

Thanks for that, Ngauranga, cheers

[Sable]

I recently sold a GB400 and a shitload of parts for a grand. One of those would be ideal. Wellington to Levin on 7 bucks of gas.

[mhodge01]

I recently sold a GB400 and a shitload of parts for a grand. One of those would be ideal. Wellington to Levin on 7 bucks of gas.

Thats cool, pity you still don't have it available, cheers:yes:

[Taz]

That guy with the so called GX400 has no idea what his bike is and can't even read the model letters off the side cover :facepalm: Offer him $900 but beware they were not one of yamahas best models.

[Ender EnZed]

...they were not one of yamahas best models.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/44919-Yamaha-XZ400-opinions?

[mhodge01]

That guy with the so called GX400 has no idea what his bike is and can't even read the model letters off the side cover :facepalm: Offer him $900 but beware they were not one of yamahas best models.

Thanks for the advice, very much appreciated, cheers

[jaffaonajappa]

Think the clean GSX400 is awesome VFM for a commuter- these things last for yonks. - and no I dont know the seller. (ok, I havent actually seen the bike...)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-374940778.htm

[mhodge01]

Think the clean GSX400 is awesome VFM for a commuter- these things last for yonks. - and no I dont know the seller. (ok, I havent actually seen the bike...)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-374940778.htm

Thanks, I used to have the 250cc model when I was younger....it was a great bike for me, cheers