Charlie
2nd February 2007, 13:09
Like so many Kiwis I made the move to Australia last year. I had been hanging on to my bike in NZ so that if it all went pear shaped and I came back, I'd still have my bike to ride. Its just a 250 but I'm rather attached. :love:
Having been a slacker, (2 years on) I'm still on my L's; but it is the sort of bike I'd have kept riding regardless. So when I departed home shores my thinking was I'd be back for a holiday over Chrissy and I could at least go for a ride and finally sit my restricted while I owned a 250! This would make getting an Aus bike licence easier too I assume.
Trouble is I didn't go back.... and it appears I'm settling in Aus quite nicely. I miss riding so much, and am reluctant to sell my bike (big BIG case of first love). Silly; as sell it or not - I still CAN'T RIDE IT! And its a waste having her sitting locked up. So I need to convince myself to give her up, sell and start riding over in Aus - plenty of other fish in the sea! :bye:
It's a 1995 Honda Xelvis 25V (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11188&d=1117960678).
Could anyone give me some feedback or suggestions on a rough fair price I should go for?
It's done 46,000k and has only been dropped once (from standing - damn Welly wind). As a result of the lie down there is a light scuff and dimple on the left of the tank and the left front indicator now has a slant on it.
Otherwise it's been really well looked after. It's currently stored at my Dad's in Lower Hutt and is deregistered till Feb 07 (god its February already!). The WOF has expired but I'm 100% confident it will get one in a heartbeat. It is also been regularly started and run so no problems there either.
Any knowledge/tips as to getting my bike licence over to Aus (have already transferred my full car over) is appreciated too. Does my L's count for anything or do I really need to start over? Yes, yes, kicking myself for not sorting it before I left!
Perhaps watch "Online Trading" for a new addition soon..... :scooter:
Thanks.
edit: Sorry, it does have a current WOF, expires May. Deregistered till March... but only since December 06 so no biggie
Having been a slacker, (2 years on) I'm still on my L's; but it is the sort of bike I'd have kept riding regardless. So when I departed home shores my thinking was I'd be back for a holiday over Chrissy and I could at least go for a ride and finally sit my restricted while I owned a 250! This would make getting an Aus bike licence easier too I assume.
Trouble is I didn't go back.... and it appears I'm settling in Aus quite nicely. I miss riding so much, and am reluctant to sell my bike (big BIG case of first love). Silly; as sell it or not - I still CAN'T RIDE IT! And its a waste having her sitting locked up. So I need to convince myself to give her up, sell and start riding over in Aus - plenty of other fish in the sea! :bye:
It's a 1995 Honda Xelvis 25V (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11188&d=1117960678).
Could anyone give me some feedback or suggestions on a rough fair price I should go for?
It's done 46,000k and has only been dropped once (from standing - damn Welly wind). As a result of the lie down there is a light scuff and dimple on the left of the tank and the left front indicator now has a slant on it.
Otherwise it's been really well looked after. It's currently stored at my Dad's in Lower Hutt and is deregistered till Feb 07 (god its February already!). The WOF has expired but I'm 100% confident it will get one in a heartbeat. It is also been regularly started and run so no problems there either.
Any knowledge/tips as to getting my bike licence over to Aus (have already transferred my full car over) is appreciated too. Does my L's count for anything or do I really need to start over? Yes, yes, kicking myself for not sorting it before I left!
Perhaps watch "Online Trading" for a new addition soon..... :scooter:
Thanks.
edit: Sorry, it does have a current WOF, expires May. Deregistered till March... but only since December 06 so no biggie