Restricted up soon and getting all Excited :2thumbsup

[2wheels in Red Beach]

My restricted is up in November and I am starting to get all of a quiver with excitement.
Dilema......I am only a short wee feller (5"6 to be precise) but wanna a bigger bike, I'm thinking 600 'ish but i ain' got loads to spend.

So to recap I wanna cheap small bike any ideas

& I don't wanna Tricycle.

[erik]

I know what you mean, I've recently realised I can get my full licence in january, which means if I can get a job over summer and save up enough I might be on a new bike before uni starts again next year!
I don't know what bikes might be suitable though.

All I can suggest is bookmark this link (http://www.trademe.co.nz/STRUCTURE/LISTINGS/LISTINGS_SEARCH_RESULTS_ADVANCED.ASP?sidebar=1&search=1&39=Sports+%26+tourer&9=400%2C+0&24=0%2C+0&51=0%2C+7500&y=16&x=48&mcat=0001-0026-1255-&sort_order=expiry_desc) and keep checking to see if there's anything suitable...

[2wheels in Red Beach]

Cheers for the link erik. I have had a go of a 600 and a 900 CBR :headbang: so far but both stand a little to tall for me........I did enjoy riding them though

[jimdaworm]

I understand, I should have my full tomorrow :devil2: just got to take my paperwork from my CBTA course into LTSA :done:

[2wheels in Red Beach]

I understand, I should have my full tomorrow :devil2: just got to take my paperwork from my CBTA course into LTSA :done:

Congratulations, what bike are you looking for.

[ducatilover]

I understand, I should have my full tomorrow :devil2: just got to take my paperwork from my CBTA course into LTSA :done:go hard bro :headbang:

[jimdaworm]

I am looking for a CBR 600,GSX 600/750 or maby a Bandit/Hornet 600 :niceone: Although I am not yet decided, it really depends on whats available and if I ride it and like it :done:

[ducatilover]

I am looking for a CBR 600,GSX 600/750 or maby a Bandit/Hornet 600 :niceone: Although I am not yet decided, it really depends on whats available and if I ride it and like it :done:are you talking about the gsxr750?? if so get one and give it to me :dodge:

[jimdaworm]

No, no gsxr 600/750s for now... I have heard they "have better handeling but are less forgiving"


I think I will be making a big step up from my 150 anyway :devil2:

[Pwalo]

Guys I suggest you get around a few shops and try out the seating positions on different bikes.

Being a giant at 5'6" myself I can assure you that a lot of modern sportsbikes are pretty damn tall. Even the older Bandit 600s are a bit of a stretch.

So far I've found that the R6, older CBR600s (F2/3), and the Hornet were the most ergonomically pleasing.

You could always look at something like the SV650, which gives a good compromise of sportiness, and practicality (sorry I realise that's not an issue). :niceone:

[thehollowmen]

Congrats
my advice, and I only recently did this:

Test ride everything that looks like what you want at a bike store. Then test ride a few things that don't look like what you want... Find what you enjoyed best and keep eyes and ears peeled for what you wanted.

Good luck, and although we'll give you some stick for your choices we still love you.

[jimdaworm]

Oh thanks :2thumbsup I have been planning on riding lots of bikes. The problem I have at the moment is my rg 150 was actually lowered by the first owner as she was vertically challenged and I am 185cm tall...

Needless to say I get pretty cramped after a few hours riding :thud: