GN250 - Decent buy?

[foundrynine]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=950112818

Was having a look at this - I like the cafe racer style so gives me a good starting point if I want to make any changes.

Any thoughts? Happy to look into any other suggestions too.

Cheers.

[Pumba]

It is your money and you are entitled to do with it what you want. But be fucked if I would ever spend $3,800 on a GN, custom parts or not.

So to answer your title question, no I do not think it is a decent buy at that money.

[bogan]

Nope.

GNs are a starter bike, nothing more, get a cheap one, then look to step up once you learn the basics of riding.

[Mike.Gayner]

Good god. No.

[FJRider]

Buy a cheap one that has a good chance of passing it's NEXT WOF ... and sell it then to get your next (bigger) bike (for the same price you paid).

[foundrynine]

To be fair, I probably should have specified that this would be my first bike.

If not then, what would you guys recommend?

[Akzle]

If not then, what would you guys recommend?

tlr1000 .

[Big Dog]

I wouldn't pay more than a grand for a gn that modified.

You say you are new to this, the person who made these changes probably was too because that's who rides gns.
It is also unlikely that a learner with a gn budget could afford a pro to do the work.

If you still want it get an inspection and see how much you really want to spend.

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[FJRider]

To be fair, I probably should have specified that this would be my first bike.

If not then, what would you guys recommend?

Keep an eye on this one ..

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-955622768.htm

Get yourself to Kerikeri ... maybe. You'll learn heaps on the way home.

And have a good ride.



Has some merit ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-954823093.htm




A bit closer to home and should be worth a closer look ..

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-955090894.htm

[nodrog]

are you fucking shitting me?

[foundrynine]

Keep an eye on this one ..

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-955622768.htm

Get yourself to Kerikeri ... maybe. You'll learn heaps on the way home.

And have a good ride.



Has some merit ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-954823093.htm





A bit closer to home and should be worth a closer look ..

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-955090894.htm

Thanks for the quality reply - I'll have a really good look at those.

What would you suggest in more of a classic bike? Not really a fan of sports bikes - don't have anything against them just doesn't really interest me much.

[Akzle]

are you fucking shitting me?

i am .

[ducatilover]

Bandit




That's my old baby Bandit, was a superb example when I sold it and a perfect learner bike

[TheDemonLord]

What would you suggest in more of a classic bike? Not really a fan of sports bikes - don't have anything against them just doesn't really interest me much.

My suggestion is that you learn on an unfaired/unmodified/unmolested bike - till you get your Full and some experience on 2 wheels.

Then start looking at nice bikes (Classic/Sports/cruiser/street fighter/whatever tickles your fancy)

[EJK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=950112818

Was having a look at this - I like the cafe racer style so gives me a good starting point if I want to make any changes.

Any thoughts? Happy to look into any other suggestions too.

Cheers.

Dude, you can buy a brand new Aprilia ETX/ STX with that money and still get $400 change!

[nelubian]

First bike choice shouldn't be a practical. Take something cool.

[caspernz]

I wouldn't pay more than a grand for a gn that modified.

You say you are new to this, the person who made these changes probably was too because that's who rides gns.
It is also unlikely that a learner with a gn budget could afford a pro to do the work.

If you still want it get an inspection and see how much you really want to spend.

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Nicely put, totally agree.

To OP, if it's gonna be your first bike, think of it as just something to get you to your full licence. Even a modded GN will bore you to tears in a matter of months...or maybe that was just me? :laugh:<_< Yep, I had one as a first bike. But if you're gonna grab one, get one that's stock or near stock.