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JT.
24th March 2006, 15:31
Hi, just getting around to sorting out my bike licence. Should've done it years ago so now when I want a bike I don't have start out on a 250...

but alas I coudln't be bothered and now it's going to bite me in the bum, literally.

Is it just me or have the sport bike prices gone up? Looking back through posts it seems like you pay more now for older 250 bikes than a year or 2 ago?

I'm looking at an 89 zxr from a dealer down here in Dunedin, he wants 3900 but it could do with a good clean and the usual fluids/filters. It's a trade in and he said if he got it ready he'd be wanting 4500. What sort of guarentee should I expect when buying from a dealer? Always bought cars second hand so not really up with the play

There's only a couple of 250's on trademe in Dunners, there's a bandit in invercargill for a reasonable price. Besides speed am I gonna notice much difference between going from dunedin to christchurch on either 250 farters? Haven't spent hours at a time in the saddle before.

Cheers guys
Gremlin
24th March 2006, 15:53
What sort of guarentee should I expect when buying from a dealer?
You would have to ask him. Normally, with second-hand bikes, you would get a 3 month warranty, but it pays to check. Very useful things they can be :first:

Welcome to KB :2thumbsup
Fishy
24th March 2006, 15:54
Welcome to the site JT.
kiwifruit
24th March 2006, 16:20
welcome to kb,
ride well.
Wellyman
24th March 2006, 17:17
Hello.
Welcome aboard to Kiwibiker,
Hope you enjoy the stay and please don't feed the animals (White Trash,Mikey,Winja)
WM
Back Fire
24th March 2006, 17:28
Hey welcome! Might I sugest a 150 of some sorts? they are very underated as learner bikes... most people think they are slow but they aren't to bad... and they are a muuuuch cheaper option considering most people upgrade later in their riding career
MidnightMike
24th March 2006, 17:31
Welcome to KB bla bla bla :grouphug:

Srry, this happens too much.
Wellyman
24th March 2006, 17:31
FXR150's are good leaners bikes, those kind of smaller bikes. also a Hornet would be great!
MidnightMike
24th March 2006, 17:32
FXR150's are good leaners bikes, those kind of smaller bikes. also a Hornet would be great!

Hell yeah, cept the 6-8k price tag :crazy:
Grumpy
24th March 2006, 17:50
How is it?

Come on in and stay awhile
BEAMER89
24th March 2006, 21:21
welcome to KB JT!! ENJOY THE SITE MATEY:spudwave:
sels1
24th March 2006, 21:31
, there's a bandit in invercargill for a reasonable price.

Nothing wrong with them for doing ya learners on - go buy it!
Welcome aboard the site btw
MidnightMike
24th March 2006, 21:32
, there's a bandit in invercargill

I thinks its one of us selling that. :yeah:
JT.
24th March 2006, 23:18
Cheers guys

While speed isn't my main concern I've done a bit of off road riding, 4 and 2 stroke so I'm guessing I'd get pretty bored of a 150. I'm just over 6ft, what model 250's are good for us taller guys?

The bandit has gone but there's a 96 in dunners so will take a look at that one instead.
babyB
25th March 2006, 00:39
hay there JT welcom to KB
N4CR
25th March 2006, 00:45
ZXR250 is the largest sports bike in terms of size/seating etc. CBR i find more comfy but either one you are going to get your knees in the fairings. Consider a naked bike if it is a problem for you.
JT.
25th March 2006, 23:35
ZXR250 is the largest sports bike in terms of size/seating etc.

Cool, cheers for that.
Jabez
26th March 2006, 08:57
Weclome....:)
SDU
26th March 2006, 13:25
Welcome to the nuthouse Jt.
Just test ride the 250's for comfort. I'm not sure what is best for the haul from Dunners to ChCh but the 150's will probably find it a hard ask.
Since you trail ride have you considered a dualsporter? they are usually set up for tall people.
My brother might be selling his bandit (he's doing his test soon) but it is in ChCh.
Have you sussed out the Chch market for 250's??
good luck
SDU