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toymachine
5th August 2006, 10:44
Well, just passed my theory test and have sitting infront of me a wonderful little temporary liscence :D

In not too much longer (need a bike yet!) there'll be another learner loose on the streets! :blip:

:sunny: !!
degrom
5th August 2006, 10:52
Good luck mate!!! Keep it save and always remember riding is about enjoyment!!!

What bike are you looking at getting?
Cheers.
McJim
5th August 2006, 10:56
Yeah, Good on ya. Let us know what your budget is and there'll be loads of suggestions about where to go and what to get.

All the best.
gijoe1313
5th August 2006, 10:57
Hey congrats! Nice to know another keen biker is getting out on the roads - I guess you're now doing the hard yards into researching what you're going to get!

Heck knows I've been scratching myself on the head over the plethora of options and information overload!

Ride safe and just three business days until you get that nice little bit of blue plastic into your wallet (makes you feel all warm inside).
toymachine
5th August 2006, 11:48
Initially I wanted an FXR150 but it seems they're a bit small...

So looking at perhaps a bandit 250, a spada... well any 4 stroke 250 sports/naked sports bike atm really :D
McJim
5th August 2006, 12:10
Initially I wanted an FXR150 but it seems they're a bit small...

So looking at perhaps a bandit 250, a spada... well any 4 stroke 250 sports/naked sports bike atm really :D
Good choices all there - the 4 cylinder (Bandit, Hornet etc.) options have greater bhp than the V-Twins (Spada, VTR) but the V-twins have more torque, are more forgiving and are less likely to have had the arse revved out of them - The Spada is a fine choice if you can get one - the engines are bulletproof so look at overall condition rather than just mileage.
Fub@r
5th August 2006, 14:19
About bloody time you sat your test Toy :first:

Hurry up and get a bike then ride with me to work :scooter: :scooter:
toymachine
5th August 2006, 14:29
Find me a suzuki bandit in the mid 2k's and i'm there :D
WarlockNZ
5th August 2006, 16:48
I'm sure i'm jumping in ahead of Swanny here ... but how about a hyosung .. lol .. failing that ... a zxr250 .. i started on one of those and i tell you what .. it taught me to respect the machine ... i tell you what
toymachine
5th August 2006, 16:49
I'd love a Gt250r, but they're a bit pricey :D

Really keen on a bandit now... just need to find one... theres one i like the look of but its in tauranga...
poorbastard
5th August 2006, 17:40
Congrats man.
Bandits are great bikes good luck in the search
Drum
9th August 2006, 20:51
Congratulations on your learner's toymachine, and welcome to the site.

Watch out for those tailgaters when wearing the L!
Drum
9th August 2006, 21:26
Find me a suzuki bandit in the mid 2k's and i'm there :D

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-64924348.htm