Hola Amigos! New member (Hashbandicoot)

[Hashbandicoot]

Hi KiwiBikers! Joined this forum after some punting around the internet. I've always thought bikes looked cool but never rode them on the open road - done some arsing about in paddocks and whatnot when I was younger. Two weeks ago I took a friends Suzuki Boulevard out for a spin, opened the throttle, almost shat myself, then decided it was time to start riding bikes.

Did my handling test last week and got my learner license this morning.

I'm new to NZ as well. I left the UK because I was bored with the rubbishy weather and some other "life" crap.

I haven't even got myself some wheels yet so I welcome any advice you might want to throw my way. Was thinking of getting something around the 250cc mark for commuting. I've had some advice from dealers suggesting I go for a larger (read 500cc) bike but I wonder if they are just trying to flog me a more expensive machine...

Some other interests include drum'n'bass, home brewing and archery.

Cheers!

Also, this :banana:

[oneblackflag]

Hi KiwiBikers! Joined this forum after some punting around the internet. I've always thought bikes looked cool but never drove them on the open road - done some arsing about in paddocks and whatnot when I was younger. Two weeks ago I took a friends Suzuki Boulevard out for a spin, opened the throttle, almost shat myself, then decided it was time to start riding bikes.

Did my handling test last week and got my learner license this morning.

I'm new to NZ as well. I left the UK because I was bored with the rubbishy weather and some other "life" crap.

I haven't even got myself some wheels yet so I welcome any advice you might want to throw my way. Was thinking of getting something around the 250cc mark for commuting. I've had some advice from dealers suggesting I go for a larger (read 500cc) bike but I wonder if they are just trying to flog me a more expensive machine...

Some other interests include drum'n'bass, home brewing and archery.

Cheers!

Also, this :banana:

Welcome, welcome.

Pretty sure you 'Ride' a motorcycle ;)

250/500... Lets face it you'll be selling it in 18 months once you have your full and I tend to think you'll loose a whole lot more $ on the 500 come sale time. Consider how fat you are, im 100kg and my 250 easy pulls me up to the limit and maxes out around 130.

Gotta love a good home brew :drinknsin

[Hashbandicoot]

Welcome, welcome.

Pretty sure you 'Ride' a motorcycle ;)

Duly edited. :cool:


250/500... Lets face it you'll be selling it in 18 months once you have your full and I tend to think you'll loose a whole lot more $ on the 500 come sale time. Consider how fat you are, im 100kg and my 250 easy pulls me up to the limit and maxes out around 130.

Gotta love a good home brew :drinknsin

Despite my love of beer I'm not that fat, about 80kgs. Interesting advice as it is literally the complete opposite of what I have heard from all the dealers in Whangarei, who seem to think a 500 will hold its value where a 250 will not.

This being one of the reasons I joined this forum - I prefer the advice of those not trying to sell me things. Thanks.

[oneblackflag]

Duly edited. :cool:



Despite my love of beer I'm not that fat, about 80kgs. Interesting advice as it is literally the complete opposite of what I have heard from all the dealers in Whangarei, who seem to think a 500 will hold its value where a 250 will not.

This being one of the reasons I joined this forum - I prefer the advice of those not trying to sell me things. Thanks.

Forgot to say.... If its 2nd hand I think the 250 will hold value. I wouldn't suggest buying a new 1st bike you'll loose to much that could go into a cooler big boy bike later.

80kg IMO, is great for a 250.

Im new too so hopefully someone will chime in and confirm.

[Akzle]

Some other interests include drum'n'bass, home brewing and archery.

Cheers!

Also, this :banana:

youre a beautiful man. Shame youre english.

Welcome to my forum!
My district! And my cuntry!

[Akzle]

oh yeah. Ignore the rules. Buy whatever bike causes the biggest shitstains in your jocks and dont ride like a prat.
Two fiddy or 400. I havent seen many 500s that id get out of bed for.

Boulevards are for old men. Who like other old men.

[10bikekid]

CB500X :headbang:

Have several Bikes around 1000cc and I'd ride around on one of them in a flash

The fact that I ride around on a 2 stroke 250 most of the time now days is completely irrelevant :rolleyes:

Point being many bikes are cool what's your intended use and budget ?

[BigAl]

oh yeah. Ignore the rules. Buy whatever bike causes the biggest shitstains in your jocks and dont ride like a prat.
Two fiddy or 400. I havent seen many 500s that id get out of bed for.

Boulevards are for old men. Who like other old men.

Actually some good advice and accurate observations :niceone:

[Hashbandicoot]

Forgot to say.... If its 2nd hand I think the 250 will hold value. I wouldn't suggest buying a new 1st bike you'll loose to much that could go into a cooler big boy bike later.

80kg IMO, is great for a 250.
As I understand the manufacturer power-to-weight ratio asumes 90kgs for rider and gear so what you are saying makes sense. I take your point on buying new and don't like the idea of waving goodbye to about $1000 in value by simply registering it and driving it off the forecourt.


youre a beautiful man. Shame youre english.

Welcome to my forum!
My district! And my cuntry!
Many thanks. I am working on a device to alter my place of origin but sadly progress is slow. Also I don't know if that is a typo or a way of sneakily using my favourite curse word so I'll just say your cuntry is wide and spacious and has a large amount of bush.




Have several Bikes around 1000cc and I'd ride around on one of them in a flash

The fact that I ride around on a 2 stroke 250 most of the time now days is completely irrelevant :rolleyes:

Point being many bikes are cool what's your intended use and budget ?

Care to explain why you ride the smaller one more?

And I'm looking to spend about $4000 factoring the cost of registering it. Looking for a sports bike as from what I have ridden so far I prefer the position. Speaking of registering the cost compared to a car is absolute arse gravy of the highest order. 6 months for a small car $291, 6 months for an up to 600cc bike $273. I smell politician logic.

[Akzle]

Actually some good advice and accurate observations :niceone:

no shit. So... What are you here for?

[Akzle]

6 months for a small car $291, 6 months for an up to 600cc bike $273. I smell politician logic.

thats why a lot of people dont rego (cvl) them.

Just sayin.

[10bikekid]

Care to explain why you ride the smaller one more?

And I'm looking to spend about $4000 factoring the cost of registering it. Looking for a sports bike as from what I have ridden so far I prefer the position. Speaking of registering the cost compared to a car is absolute arse gravy of the highest order. 6 months for a small car $291, 6 months for an up to 600cc bike $273. I smell politician logic.

Best answer would be because its the latest toy, that and the fact that My KTM950ADV struggles to climb the sand dunes I like to ride at the mo


Sports bike, hmm IMHO not the best for NZ roads but an SV650 or any 250 faired bike is about it (KLR650 would be my pick if your were looking for an do it all adventure bike though)

Best bike I could find to suit your spec http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-705053971.htm

[oneblackflag]

Sports bike, hmm IMHO not the best for NZ roads but an SV650 or any 250 faired bike is about it (WR250r (with 290 kit) would be my pick if your were looking for an do it all adventure bike though)

Just had to tweak that for ya ;)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-705053971.htm
Hyosung:weep::blink: but you'd probably be right.

[10bikekid]

Just had to tweak that for ya ;)

Lol, your not biased at all are you :rolleyes:

[oneblackflag]

Lol, your not biased at all are you :rolleyes:

Not at all, well known fact worldwide :innocent:

[george formby]

Best answer would be because its the latest toy, that and the fact that My KTM950ADV struggles to climb the sand dunes I like to ride at the mo


Sports bike, hmm IMHO not the best for NZ roads but an SV650 or any 250 faired bike is about it (KLR650 would be my pick if your were looking for an do it all adventure bike though)


I do like your way of thinking. My 2t is very much the go too bike for shenanigans & general yee ha.. SV650 is a great call. Prolly get one in the shed for Mrs Rossi at some point. KLR has similar performance to the Boulevard but more suspension & weight.:lol:

OP, the SV650 is well worth further investigation.

Or a DRZ 400...

[10bikekid]

I do like your way of thinking. My 2t is very much the go too bike for shenanigans & general yee ha.. SV650 is a great call. Prolly get one in the shed for Mrs Rossi at some point. KLR has similar performance to the Boulevard but more suspension & weight.:lol:

OP, the SV650 is well worth further investigation.

Or a DRZ 400...

Only one I could find in his price range so I think I'd pick the Hyosung (and he could race it in the Hyosung cup:banana:) http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-711435165.htm

I'm thinking our 2 stroke ADV fetish might be lost on a sports bike rider :yes:

Felt you where a bit harsh on the KLR though :pinch:

DRZ another sensible choice, but when it comes to bikes are we really sensible :wacko:

[oneblackflag]

I'm thinking our 2 stroke ADV fetish might be lost on a sports bike rider :yes:


He could be turned.

Come over to the dark side OP:devil2:

[10bikekid]

He could be turned.

Come over to the dark side OP:devil2:

comment on edit, your father is very cruel :brick:

[Erelyes]

Howdy Hash.

I'm 85kg, 6ft3 (190cm), and ride an 07 Ninja 250. Last of the old shape, mine is like this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-681950828.htm) but red. Another (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-705459356.htm) with a top box.

They sound grouse (subjective I know), handling is a little soft and forgiving but still corner well, they're good on gas, a claimed 45hp, and it will do the ton (100mph). Although I'm quite tall it's still fine ergo wise but will suit smallies just as well.

You're looking around $2000-3500 depending on how decent the tyres on it are, and its condition. Replace the tyres if they're original or shit.

That leaves another $1k in your budget for protective apparel - since you're commuting, I'd buy textile jacket/pants from 1tonne.co.nz unless you can find a* / revit on sale at your local. Gloves/boots/helmet are more fiddly to fit properly, I'd buy them from the shop. With helmets, you want A) a good fit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obi6bW_Uwi0), B) A pinlock insert.

It helps to have two pairs of gloves when commuting in case your first get drenched on the way to work - maybe get a second hand spare pair. Jacket/pants/boots shouldn't leak.

Come spring/summer you can think about a leather jacket, and either leather pants or kevlar jeans to go with.

[george formby]

I sincerely apologise to any KLR's reading this. I'm merely mocking the stereotype, not the machine. A truly versatile & unkillable bike much loved by riders who re-use teabags & knit their own toothpaste.

[Hashbandicoot]

First of all apologies for wall'o'text but I think its best to reply when folks go to the effort to give their advice.


Best answer would be because its the latest toy, that and the fact that My KTM950ADV struggles to climb the sand dunes I like to ride at the mo


Sports bike, hmm IMHO not the best for NZ roads but an SV650 or any 250 faired bike is about it (KLR650 would be my pick if your were looking for an do it all adventure bike though)

Best bike I could find to suit your spec http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-705053971.htm

Sweet pictures and thanks for the input. Hyosungs are starting to make me afraid as I hear about lots of people having trouble with them. That said I assume lots of people also don't perform regular maintenance and oil checks. Any feedback from some Hyosung riders out there would be welcomed as a lot of people dismiss them as "korean shite" but then when asked have never owned or even ridden one so I'm not sure what to believe.

Besides, since taking one for a test spin the ride position on the GT250R doesn't suit me, don't like having my feet too close to my arse.


Hyosung:weep::blink: but you'd probably be right.

See? Plenty of suspicion for Hyosung around.


I do like your way of thinking. My 2t is very much the go too bike for shenanigans & general yee ha.. SV650 is a great call. Prolly get one in the shed for Mrs Rossi at some point. KLR has similar performance to the Boulevard but more suspension & weight.:lol:

OP, the SV650 is well worth further investigation.

Or a DRZ 400...

Having a go on a Boulevard got my heart rate going a bit as it was something new, but not the sort of bike I think I'd want to own...will look into the SV650 and DRZ400...know of any good production years?


Only one I could find in his price range so I think I'd pick the Hyosung (and he could race it in the Hyosung cup:banana:) http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-711435165.htm

I'm thinking our 2 stroke ADV fetish might be lost on a sports bike rider :yes:

I'm not really a sports bike rider yet...I just think they look the coolest and thats why I wanted one. I liked the Ninja 300 I rode though.

Had seen this listing on TradeMe before you mentioned it and sent a friend in to take a look for me. Apparently there is rust in fuel tank.


Howdy Hash.

I'm 85kg, 6ft3 (190cm), and ride an 07 Ninja 250. Last of the old shape, mine is like this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-681950828.htm) but red. Another (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-705459356.htm) with a top box....

...You're looking around $2000-3500 depending on how decent the tyres on it are, and its condition. Replace the tyres if they're original or shit...

Howdy Erelyes.

Thanks for the input. Not a bad looking bike, will try and arrange a viewing although its going to be a long ride back. Having looked at whats available I think I'm going to have to up my budget.

[george formby]

Hyosung? Hmmmm. Bloke at Beaurepairs down the road is on his second one. Spoke to him a few years ago when he was a learner on a 2 fiddly. Loved it. No issues. Since then I see he has lost the "L" & is riding another Hyosung, a bigger, red one. The limit of my knowledge.

I see him on his commute most mornings. Bike sounds good, he's generally well stuffed into a corner & the bike is parked outside the shop 5 days a week.
Can't be all bad, it's his only transport. Another one on the list?

[rustyrobot]

This CBR is in your price range (currently) and likely to be much more reliable and resalable than a hyosung come upgrade time. Plus you get to ride it back from Auckland and it's got heated grips for winter....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-715566718.htm

It's also got a sensible engine that wont throw you out of the saddle if you twist the wrist too fast.

[george formby]

This CBR is in your price range (currently) and likely to be much more reliable and resalable than a hyosung come upgrade time. Plus you get to ride it back from AUckland and it's go theated grips for winter....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-715566718.htm

It's also got a sensible engine that wont throw you out of the saddle if you twist the wrist too fast.


It must be poked. 0 - 100kmh in 8.5 seconds.

Sorry, just being a dick. Probably a lot of nice bike for the money.

[oneblackflag]

This CBR is in your price range (currently) and likely to be much more reliable and resalable than a hyosung come upgrade time. Plus you get to ride it back from Auckland and it's got heated grips for winter....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-715566718.htm

It's also got a sensible engine that wont throw you out of the saddle if you twist the wrist too fast.

+1 dont think you'd loose much cash on it come sale time.

[Hashbandicoot]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-715566718.htm

Wish I had seen this before I went down to Auckland seems worth a look. Am probably heading down there next week so will check it out.


It must be poked. 0 - 100kmh in 8.5 seconds.

Sorry, just being a dick. Probably a lot of nice bike for the money.

Must be poked?

[george formby]

Wish I had seen this before I went down to Auckland seems worth a look. Am probably heading down there next week so its a least worth a look.



Must be poked?

I'm joking. 0 - 100kmh in 8.5s seems a bit slow. Could be an error in the ad.

[Hashbandicoot]

I'm joking. 0 - 100kmh in 8.5s seems a bit slow. Could be an error in the ad.

I knew you were joking I just didn't know what you meant by poked. I did think that sounded odd when I read it. I've sent the guy a message asking for some photos of the "cosmetic scars". Not up for driving all the way to Auckland to find the other side of that bike looks like it has been in a fight with a lawnmower and then drive all the way home.

[george formby]

I knew you were joking I just didn't know what you meant by poked. I did think that sounded odd when I read it. I've sent the guy a message asking for some photos of the "cosmetic scars". Not up for driving all the way to Auckland to find the other side of that bike looks like it has been in a fight with a lawnmower and then drive all the way home.

Good call. I bought both my bikes unseen but asked & received lots of photos & had all my questions answered over the phone. Just had to trust my instincts on the integrity of the sellers.

I'm always puzzled by one side of a bike being advertised.

Poked (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=poked)

[Hashbandicoot]

Spotted this Ninja EX250 FI (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=714742532) and like the look of it.

Looking at this picture of the rear wheel it looks like it has seen a lot of wear for 4,400kms...does it looks like the "careful lady owner" has been doing burn-outs to anybody else? Was thinking I might be being paranoid and it could be road dust, but there is no such on the front wheel...
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[oneblackflag]

Spotted this Ninja EX250 FI (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=714742532) and like the look of it.

Looking at this picture of the rear wheel it looks like it has seen a lot of wear for 4,400kms...does it looks like the "careful lady owner" has been doing burn-outs to anybody else? Was thinking I might be being paranoid and it could be road dust, but there is no such on the front wheel...
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Lokks like a "careful lady owner" that dosent lean it over much....

[Hashbandicoot]

More likely to be that then? Ok.

[oneblackflag]

More likely to be that then? Ok.

Looks like a good bike to me. Seams to be plenty of intrest in the auction.

[The Reibz]

Thats a fucken rip off. Don't get that bike

[oneblackflag]

I think that comes down to it being newer, and it has those mods... Are the mods and year worth it to you? If not save a bit of cash and get a bit older one http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-714521540.htm

Better value IMO, but I don't think the 1st one is an outrageous price, but you will loose at least a grand if you sell when you get your full. An older one not so much.

[Hashbandicoot]

and it has those mods... Are the mods and year worth it to you?

I have literally no idea. The fact that it comes with all the original parts is of more value to me...if I were to damage the exhaust/muffler I can just put the stock one back on when I come to sell etc etc.

After having viewed it I'm not so keen though, and the seller was a bit of a bitch so I didn't want to part with my money anyway...

[SMOKEU]

Some other interests include drum'n'bass, home brewing



Good on ya, I love listening to drum and bass while getting drunk off my homebrew spirit.

[Hashbandicoot]

Motorcycle purchased. Shoop da fuckin' woop.

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I found that a decent 250cc bike from Auckland and North was pushing prices to $5000 and above.

I then got bored of visiting TradeMe sellers who had (in my opinion) over estimated the value of their rides and wouldn't budge on price. Even more bored of getting blank looks when asking about what essential maintenance had been performed and when - including one total douchebag who tried to tell me that there was no need to replace the oil filter on his Kawi Ninja 250. What a bellend.

So I just went and bought a new bike.

The only thing I'm not too keen on is the exhaust, and I'm planning on getting a better one once I have some free funds. Everything else sweet as a nut.

[rustyrobot]

Motorcycle purchased.

Weyhey - CONGRATS! Tidy looking ride man.

[unstuck]

Good choice there fella.:2thumbsup