A new biker in the ranks (StaticRage)

[StaticRage]

Hi All

Recently got my learners and am now looking for a first bike. Various people I know / work with have mentioned the GN250 as a great starter bike, so I've been hunting for a suitable one. So far I've viewed and test ridden two different GNs. One is a 2004 model with ~22,000k and the other is a 2007 model with ~18,000k. The 2004 model seems to be in better condition (bar some cosmetics which I don't really mind about) but took a bit to get going, cold. Had to open the choke and give it a bit of revs to get it going. The 2007 model was more worn, had significantly more rust around the engine / chrome parts and I noticed that when pushing down on handles while the front break was applied there was a creaking noise (not sure if that's suspension or breaks). Both bikes were fine during the test ride. So, my question is, if I was to buy one of those, which should I buy? The 2004 was going for 2.2k and the 2007 for 2k. OR, should I hold out for a better bike.

Thanks in advance

[FJRider]

Take a look at this one. It will ne re-Vinned ... but at 10,000 km's traveled it should be worth the effort.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-938494943.htm


With 6 km's ... worth a look.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-943348073.htm

[neels]

A GN250 is adequate, but not much more.

Keep your eyes open and see what else turns up, there are a lot more options than there used to be for learner bikes, and if you think it looks a bit dodgy at first look then unless you're mechanically inclined walk away and wait for something better to turn up.

If you can travel then this would be a much better option

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-941546114.htm

[StaticRage]

If you can travel then this would be a much better option

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-941546114.htm

I'm going to go have a look at this bike tomorrow as a few people have said it looked good. My worries are the kms. I haven't seen many bikes for sale >100kms. I'm taking a friend who is more mechanically savvy but what are things I should look out for / consider if I was to purchase the bike? Is it worth buying a bike with such high kms?