Beginners Bike Needed [Archive]

Lord Alster

27th November 2005, 14:06

I'm looking for a bike suitable for my lady to learn to ride on. It's gotta be low and slow 'cos she's short and scared. I'm thinking maybe something like a Honda CB125 or similar. She likes the cruiser style which would suit her short legs. Oh yeah and it's gotta be cheap 'cos it's probably gonna get a little damaged what with her and her two boys learning on it. Get back if you have any suggestions or maybe something sitting in the shed you wanna get rid of.:dodge:

crashe

27th November 2005, 14:21

Yamaha VIRAGO 250cc.... is a cruiser....
and its very low for those that are short (like me 4' 12") and I have no trouble riding the Virago.

Ixion

27th November 2005, 14:26

Tch tch Ms Crashe. I had to sit watching for a whole 15 minutes that time before you got in a recommendation for the Virago. Bit slow off the mark there :lol:

crashe

27th November 2005, 14:36

Tch tch Ms Crashe. I had to sit watching for a whole 15 minutes that time before you got in a recommendation for the Virago. Bit slow off the mark there :lol:

:rofl: :rofl: I was offline.... so sorry about that mate.:blip:

Plus you also know how really great they are to ride as well... for all us shorties...

Firefight

27th November 2005, 14:39

Oh yeah and it's gotta be cheap 'cos it's probably gonna get a little damaged

define cheap ?

F/F:blink:

Lord Alster

27th November 2005, 16:12

I'm thinking 250 might be a bit much to start on for someone who's only experience to date involves losing control of a Pusch, did I spell that right? Cheap? maybe in the $500 to $1000 range? Dunno really just have to consider each offer on it's merits. I'd quite like to get something i can play with and tidy up in my spare time, ha ha ha. spare time? whats that?

ducatilover

29th November 2005, 21:32

if youre worried about too much power get a gn..... my first proper ride and it was GUTLESS:blink:

Lord Alster

29th November 2005, 22:00

Thanks for those words of wisdom I'll take one for a ride and see what I think.

Karma

29th November 2005, 22:13

like me 4' 12"

Could be worse, could be five foot. :msn-wink:

Posh Tourer :P

29th November 2005, 23:00

GN250/GN125 (both in your price range), Viragos I dunno prices, Older CB125s would also work if you can find one, they are cheap. CB125T has an indestructible motor, and is nice and small and light.....

Waylander

30th November 2005, 00:51

Thanks for those words of wisdom I'll take one for a ride and see what I think.
If you take the GN for a spin, sit on the back seat. Otherwise your elbows will be sitting on your knees. Unless you happen to be shorter than 5'6"...

Lord Alster

4th December 2005, 10:46

Just a quick note to bring this back up the list 'cos I'm still looking for a bike for my other half to learn on. Ideally a 125 of some sort but maybe a 250, just depends what turns up.

James Deuce

6th December 2005, 16:39

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-41935676.htm

This looks perfect.

Lord Alster

6th December 2005, 17:01

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports-tourer/auction-41935676.htm

This looks perfect.

Thanks my friend, We're watching trademe as well, who isn't. It's not really the style we want and I think it's a little over priced at $2100. Thanks

Lord Alster

7th December 2005, 20:40

Just bought a little GN125 for the missus to learn on, I think that should be plenty grunty enough for her for now. Thanks for your advice and suggestions everyone.

Karma

7th December 2005, 20:48

Just bought a little GN125 for the missus to learn on, I think that should be plenty grunty enough for her for now. Thanks for your advice and suggestions everyone.

I suppose grunty is one word for it... the other might be... slow.

Nice little starter bike thou. Happy riding.

jaybee

7th December 2005, 20:58

WELL MAYBE I HAVE WAT YOU AFTER CLICK ON MY NAME TO BE BIGGER IMAGE

NotaGoth

7th December 2005, 21:10

If you can, let me know how your missus goes with her bike. I'm pretty much going to be in the same boat. Short legs, so I'm pondering what to get for my first bike. I'm also after nothing expensive because there will be a 95% chance I'll crap off ALOT. Might compromise with my old lady and go for a GN also.

Lord Alster

7th December 2005, 21:33

WELL MAYBE I HAVE WAT YOU AFTER CLICK ON MY NAME TO BE BIGGER IMAGE
I presume you are selling your bike then? how much are you wanting for it.

Lord Alster

7th December 2005, 21:36