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Mr. Peanut

15th October 2006, 15:24

Wats a good first bike? i no I shud stay away from 2 strokes. wat do u think about cbr250s? i hav about $2000 but i dont want a gn250. any ideas?

TLDV8

15th October 2006, 15:33

Wats a good first bike? i no I shud stay away from 2 strokes. wat do u think about cbr250s? i hav about $2000 but i dont want a gn250. any ideas?

An older four stroke twin like a CB.
Reasonable power,low key,reliable,easy to ride.
Not the end of the world if it gets dropped...Good first bike.
I don't think $2000 would get a good CBR250.. ?

I thought you had an NSR.

MattRSK

15th October 2006, 15:50

Wats a good first bike? i no I shud stay away from 2 strokes. wat do u think about cbr250s? i hav about $2000 but i dont want a gn250. any ideas?

Get a turbo hayabusa.

The Pastor

15th October 2006, 15:54

Gpz1000. Suits me just fine.

----------->DONT<---------- buy a shit cbr or zxr 250, they are alot of trouble and very expensive to repair and they are un reliable (before you get up tight mattrsk I said shit cbr's) They are very high performance machines and require alot of maintanice.

If you can ride, buy what ever you want.

If you can't ride or are nervous get a slower bike (the 150's are very nice).

MattRSK

15th October 2006, 15:58

Pisstake threads are my favourite.

Next from MrPeanut,

How do you countersteer, I can't turn right!
So what do you look like?
I'm new! (MrPeanut)

I can't wait.

MattRSK

15th October 2006, 15:59

The_Dover

15th October 2006, 16:23

Peanuts mum, she's a real pro and will be real gentle.

NotaGoth

15th October 2006, 16:36

After much shopping around.... And putting alot of thought into my decision... This is what I chose... Only cost me $199.00... And I must say looks absolutely stunning when you stop at the lights dressed in nothing but beautiful pink lycra.... Awesome pickup on this baby too... She's a bit fast for me..Very economical on gas too..!!!

Steam

15th October 2006, 18:15

And I must say looks absolutely stunning when you stop at the lights dressed in nothing but beautiful pink lycra..

A real babe magnet, [for a certain value of "babe", where "babe" = paedophile.]

Big Dave

15th October 2006, 18:52

Wats a good first bike? i no I shud stay away from 2 strokes. wat do u think about cbr250s? i hav about $2000 but i dont want a gn250. any ideas?

I can also suggest a good first language if you are interested in learning one?

Maha

15th October 2006, 19:12

I can also suggest a good first language if you are interested in learning one?

Wus guna sijest a trymff speeeeeeeeeeed twipple, bit i knead Kip McGrath also....:cool:

Mr. Peanut

22nd October 2006, 20:44

ne 1 else hav ne ideaz? thanks lol

lukelin250

23rd October 2006, 17:31

2000 will give you your pick of the 250cc market,which is so reasonably priced due to the small enginecapacity of course!!:scooter: turbo gn!!

MattRSK

23rd October 2006, 17:50

Tried a hayabusa yet? They real easy to learn on!

Roj

3rd November 2006, 09:28

Wats a good first bike? i no I shud stay away from 2 strokes. wat do u think about cbr250s? i hav about $2000 but i dont want a gn250. any ideas?

Deepnds on what you want to do with it

Open road, commuting, trail / offroad

If you look for a slightly older bike in good condition, even spend the money getting a pre-purchase check done if buying privately you should be able to pick up something that will meet your needs

Most bikes if looked after properly are reliable, but a sports bike needs a little more care then a touring bike as they are usually more highly tuned

If you are going to commute then a sports bike can be very good, but open road a touring style is better for the distances and time spent on the bike.

Finding something that fits you is very important, the seat height can make a big difference in stop start traffic, you don't want to be always stretching to get your foot down, or aternatively if you are very tall you don't want to be so cramped as to become uncomfortable

Big Dave

3rd November 2006, 09:41

Oh, seriously? - I rate the VT250 Honda highly.

Ixion

3rd November 2006, 10:52

Yes, definately stay away from two strokes. Very bad class of people, only deviates and hoons ride two strokes. And they always have such silly grins plastered across their faces, not at all respectable. A nice slow four stroke is much better.

HRT

4th November 2006, 15:22

2000 will give you your pick of the 250cc market,which is so reasonably priced due to the small enginecapacity of course!!:scooter: turbo gn!!

You reckons? Kinda seems like prices are going up on the 250s due to everyone wanting to get something cheaper to run than their car, bike sales increasing etc.

Mr. Peanut

4th November 2006, 18:47

OHK thnxks 4 da info
wat about turbo bikez? :gob: I used 2 ride dirt bikez so I rekon I cud handel it........... :scooter: :yes: :innocent: :innocent:

lukelin250

5th November 2006, 12:19

You reckons? Kinda seems like prices are going up on the 250s due to everyone wanting to get something cheaper to run than their car, bike sales increasing etc.

yeah i was just joking dude,250's are priced ridiculously due to the demand and people not having much choice,look how much i paid,,,somthing like 7000

MattRSK

5th November 2006, 12:22

MattRSK

5th November 2006, 12:23

MattRSK

5th November 2006, 12:26

Roj

15th November 2006, 11:28

sweet looking bike

black_trash

21st November 2006, 17:47

Wats a good first bike? i no I shud stay away from 2 strokes. wat do u think about cbr250s? i hav about $2000 but i dont want a gn250. any ideas?

Pick up ya sack and get a 2stroke man :yes:

Ixion

21st November 2006, 18:03

2 stokes sux. Only fags ride 2 strokes n 4 strokes. Getta one stroker, 4 times da powr of a 4 stroke. Spragthorpe FTW.

Brett

21st November 2006, 21:52

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Mr. Peanut

27th November 2006, 21:55

2 stokes sux. Only fags ride 2 strokes n 4 strokes. Getta one stroker, 4 times da powr of a 4 stroke. Spragthorpe FTW.
My cusin hd a 1/2 stroke once, but it was 2 powerful and he died. :gob: :shit:

lukelin250

27th November 2006, 22:42

stroke me\
10 char

Mr. Peanut

27th November 2006, 23:01

scumdog

27th November 2006, 23:35

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For smooth flat roads only I'd say??