Thinking....

[Str8 Jacket]

Been thinking that I really can't be without a bike that'll at least get me over the Taka's at a decent speed for too much longer. Been thinking about looking for anothe KR or an RG but am afraid that they'll get blown around too easily. At the moment im borrowing a mates A100 and its awesome. Even in the strong gusts it doesnt seem to get blown around at all really. So im kinda thinkin..... what 2 strokes are around for a cheap ($1500 or less) price that are like the A but is capable of doing at least 110 with no too much effort? I know of the AX100, anything alse?

[Colapop]

Doesn't matter what I'm on - I don't get blown around!

Come to think of it - I haven't been blown for awhile...

[Str8 Jacket]

Doesn't matter what I'm on - I don't get blown around!

Come to think of it - I haven't been blown for awhile...

Thanks for that most informative post Col. Moving along.....:whistle:

[NighthawkNZ]

Been thinking that

Oh its you... I thought that smoke was coming from...

[Str8 Jacket]

Oh its you... I thought that smoke was coming from...

Don't worry ive had a few beers now, so the smoke should disperse soon enough...


Anyway.... I am kind of torn as I would like to get into racing. An RG or KR would be good for that reason as when I buy the SV I could just keep it.

[MrMelon]

Why not just get a cheap late 80's/early 90's 400 or 600? You should be able to pick one up for $1500 and it'd be way less hassle than a 2 stroke.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=107082434&key=418936
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=106250383&key=418936

[xwhatsit]

Surely a KR or an RG would be more solid than `a bike like the A' in crosswinds anyway? Or do the fairings knock it around?

2-stroke strictly necessary? I'd get an old thumper, like an NZ250 (ask Nudemetalz or Deviant) or something like that. Solid enough, 140kph or so, less fuel than a stroker, about $1K or a little more.

Edit: Or if you really want a stroker: Suzuki GT185, or do they have RD200s here?

[NighthawkNZ]

Don't worry ive had a few beers now, so the smoke should disperse soon enough...


Anyway.... I am kind of torn as I would like to get into racing. An RG or KR would be good for that reason as when I buy the SV I could just keep it.

for the racing join a club that has clubman events, and then take it further from there.

[Str8 Jacket]

I am strictly looking for 2 stroke. 150cc's or less....

[xwhatsit]

I am strictly looking for 2 stroke. 150cc's or less....

<hints id="hah_hints"></hints>You going racing! :scooter: Suzuki T125s are adorable! Should kick A100 arse.

[Str8 Jacket]

<hints id="hah_hints"></hints>You going racing! :scooter: Suzuki T125s are adorable! Should kick A100 arse.

Jeepers! They look pretty much the same as the A.

[Paul in NZ]

FZR400????? :innocent:

[xwhatsit]

Jeepers! They look pretty much the same as the A.

<hints id="hah_hints"></hints>I know, but isn't she cute? :love:

In seriousness, it's a parallel twin with 25cc more.

There was an RZ125 and a RD125, but they'd be rare in NZ I would think.

[Str8 Jacket]

FZR400????? :innocent:

God looooves a tryer! Im still keen for a ride though....

HEY! - I owe you lunch!

[Conquiztador]

Time to save up some $$'s and buy a girl with some umph!! Get $2K together and U have something that will make U smile. Riding around on 100cc 2 strokes will give you hemorroids.

[Str8 Jacket]

Time to save up some $$'s and buy a girl with some umph!! Get $2K together and U have something that will make U smile. Riding around on 100cc 2 strokes will give you hemorroids.

Im still paying of my last bike. Basically with a bit of hard saving for a month and selling a few things I could afford a cheap 2 stroke that I will mostly use for fun. I live 5 mins walk from work (though I have been ridng the A to work). I would only take it out to mates or just for a blat. That should keep me kinda sane for a couple of years while I save up for an SV. . I really like 2 strokes and would like to get into street stock or bucket racing....

[breakaway]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-106638458.htm?p=3
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-105894519.htm?p=4

[Skunk]

Go see Boyles. They have a Suzuki GT100 that they may part with. Like the AX but better (disc brakes, 5 speed box etc)

[avgas]

anything with an RD or RZ badge these days means $$$
i still miss my RZ250 - but the RG150 was way faster and lighter.
Its also handled better.
If you want a slogger with some weight, GB250/400, SRX250/400
as for 2 smokers (god bless em).....most have been outlawed so all that remained were a few racebikes.
If you can get an RZ or an RD these days for less that $2K your doing good.
Also if you like nekkid there is the RG250WalterWolf

[Pwalo]

You could always look around for a TS185. I think that Suzuki still brought them in to NZ up until a couple of years ago.

You could do the 2 stroke SuperMoto thing. I rode one of the things way back when, and they were a lot of fun (although I did fall off that more than anything else I've ridden). Cheap to run, and pretty tough as well.

[F5 Dave]

<hints id="hah_hints"></hints>You going racing! :scooter: Suzuki T125s are adorable! Should kick A100 arse.

Good grief these are 1970s vintage, not daily drivers. They should be rounded up for future restoration. I happen to know of a sanctuary, any more parts bikes you happen to find I would be keen on.

[xwhatsit]

Good grief these are 1970s vintage, not daily drivers. They should be rounded up for future restoration. I happen to know of a sanctuary, any more parts bikes you happen to find I would be keen on.

Haha I very nearly bought one as my first bike, instead of the CB. That pic is just something I turned up Google as at first I had no idea what they looked like (and looks is the most important thing when you're buying your first bike).

In real life it was a decrepit rust filled piece of shit. Still adorable though :D<hints id="hah_hints"></hints>

[F5 Dave]

Maybe that was one of my bikes:shutup:, was it on Northshore owned by some hippie? (parts bike bought for electrics etc).

[xwhatsit]

Maybe that was one of my bikes:shutup:, was it on Northshore owned by some hippie? (parts bike bought for electrics etc).

<hints id="hah_hints"></hints>Hahaha definitely a hippie, not the North Shore (Mt Albert). Wasn't a parts bike, he was trying to flog it off as a respectable runner, which it ain't. What's the past tense of ain't? Eren't? Usn't?

So these are gentlemanly bikes, not to be abused and used by low-class Rimutakering Wellingtonians?

[Big Dave]

Doesn't matter what I'm on - I don't get blown around!

Come to think of it - I haven't been blown for awhile...

Why are Eggs Benedict like a head job?

[Pwalo]

Good grief these are 1970s vintage, not daily drivers. They should be rounded up for future restoration. I happen to know of a sanctuary, any more parts bikes you happen to find I would be keen on.

A green T125 was my first bike (way back). It was fantastic. Used it to go to school, and was quicker than my mates SL125!

Never had any trouble with it once my Dad sorted out a dodgy earth. It was so easy to work on wth the heads perched out in open space, and had the most amazing ground clearance- better than most of my trail bikes.

[F5 Dave]

thanks for the inspiring story. In parts collection stage, this will be a 2 year project after I get other projects out of the way. I have a picture of a mint one on the garage wall.:yes: