New biker looking for a bike... Help?!

[Sofa]

Hey

I've done my basic handling and am planning to do get my learners next week. I'm hoping to buy a bike not long after and maybe thought I could get some advice :)

I think I'll be a bit of a slow learner :baby: so I'll need something thats relatively easy to ride.... I've been looking at Volty's and GN's but so many people seem to have GNs and I kinda want something a bit different but also to not spend much money...

I'm also quite short, 5'2" and light so I'll need something I can hold up haha.

Anyway, any advice whatsoever would be appreciated!!! Thanks ;)

[Nasty]

Check out viragos ... interesting riding position but good for those who are vertically challenged ....

[klingon]

Get a Volty! I have sent you a pm to brainwash you into getting one. :2thumbsup

I agree that GNs are common as muck :Pokey: and the Volty is much more styley. :banana:

[Ragingrob]

The volty on trademe we're looking at looks pretty nice Soph... It'll be interesting to see what kinda price the reserve is at. Due to the low k's it might be pretty high :bash:

[Gubb]

Check out viragos ... interesting riding position but good for those who are vertically challenged ....

I can tell you that it's even more interesting trying to ride one when your 6'4", and your knees could touch the ground on both sides of the bike at the same time...

[Nasty]

I can tell you that it's even more interesting trying to ride one when your 6'4", and your knees could touch the ground on both sides of the bike at the same time...

that would have been pure entertainment!! :jerry:

[sweetp]

Can I put a plug in for an FXR150. They are a super bike, very easy to ride and have great stuff like a fuel gauge and and indicator letting you know what gear you are in.

They are nimble, agile, and while not speedy (I max mine out at 132) it can keep up with the traffic on the daily commute, can handle long trips (I did 1000km in a day and it handled it better than some of the big bikes) and at 127kg dry weight one of the lightest bikes you can get.

Price wise they tend to be around the $2500 mark but hold their value well. Good on the maintenence front - just takes one litre of oil, 91 gas and my new rear tire cost $117.

There arent that many around and they have a really nice look to them.

[Squiggles]

If you're buying privately ill come have a look with you two, plenty of good bikes out there for the taking

[RantyDave]

Dunno how much of an issue money is, but Honda VTR250's are awesome bikes and suited to shorter riders. At least have a go on one and see...

[Str8 Jacket]

150 2 stroke :cool:

[tone_crafter]

Bump for the FXR150!

I'm really short myself and bought one to learn on. Really easy to handle and cheap to run. The gear indicator and fuel gauge are also handy for a learner. Bit underpowered if you do a lot of motorway driving. Mine recently got stolen and now I'm upgrading.

[dino3310]

yamaha scorpion,cheap too.
test ride them all just get the one that you are most comfortable with,
good luck and ride safe

[yungatart]

Kawasaki EL. Cruiser styling, light, low seat height, almost bullet proof engine. Great little bike, if you can find one.

[Mountlocal1]

Ewwwwww.... 250cc Cruisers... :chase:

What you want is a VOLTY!!!! PM Triboy.. His partner has one and she loves it. Way nicer looking then a GN or anything else.

My 1c worth...

Cheeerio :2thumbsup

[skidMark]

Bump for the FXR150!

I'm really short myself and bought one to learn on. Really easy to handle and cheap to run. The gear indicator and fuel gauge are also handy for a learner. Bit underpowered if you do a lot of motorway driving. Mine recently got stolen and now I'm upgrading.

Who the heck steals an fxr150

[gummibear]

Yea, go fxr150 its a lovely bike. I went on one today, i liked it so much! And im real short too, 155cm, however many feet that is, and i could reach the ground fine. :2thumbsup

[Mountlocal1]

Who the heck steals an fxr150

.... A really short thief who cant ride very well??? That or a very drunk thief who cant ride very well... Or prehaps someone with very bad judgement.... :stupid:

FXR's have there place but I still beleive a volty would be a better/safer bet. Like I say thats just my opinion...

Goood luck finding a bike! Youre guna love it out there!

[skidMark]

to me all cruisers r shit....

only thing i like is a custom chopper, for the work in them...not the ride for me it's about the ride or it's gotta be mega custom.

[Mountlocal1]

to me all cruisers r shit....

only thing i like is a custom chopper, for the work in them...not the ride for me it's about the ride or it's gotta be mega custom.

Off topic but .....


Just noticed the "zxr packed in boxes" and bus stop till 09...

What happened?

[Taz]

But that's because you're young skid. If you don't like something then others aren't allowed to either?? Imagine a world of Skidmark clones. I thought you packed a sad and were never posting on KB again??? Can't keep your word or just seeking attention?


Skidmark - to me all cruisers r shit....

[Mountlocal1]

But that's because you're young skid. If you don't like something then others aren't allowed to either?? Imagine a world of Skidmark clones. I thought you packed a sad and were never posting on KB again??? Can't keep your word or just seeking attention?

Hey Anthrax...

Now Im not sticking up for him and Ive read some of the stuff he has posted up here but it was just an opinion... and this is just a website... Easy Tiger..

Where is the love? :msn-wink:

[skidMark]

Off topic but .....


Just noticed the "zxr packed in boxes" and bus stop till 09...

What happened?


long story short....

nutjob in car tried to ram me off bike we stoppedi got pigs called...

guy lied...witnesses were his mates in following car....

i got fucked over....

then recently done for driving disqualified.

took bike to taupo track...blew it up....no money to replace motor.

taadaa.

[skidMark]

But that's because you're young skid. If you don't like something then others aren't allowed to either?? Imagine a world of Skidmark clones. I thought you packed a sad and were never posting on KB again??? Can't keep your word or just seeking attention?


just voiceing my opinion.

fuck off.

[Taz]

Yeah I suppose it was a bit harsh. If he comes round i'll give him some love :buggerd:

[twotyred]

yamaha scorpion,cheap too.
test ride them all just get the one that you are most comfortable with,
good luck and ride safe

I second that great learners bike and won't pull any nasty tricks on you.
Got a good review in Nov 07 BRM

[pc220]

Yamaha Scorpio , 4k will get you a new one on the road. Fairly low seat height, only 137kg. Its not a speed machine but very predictable and easy to handle. That just my opinion.Look around and find one that suits you.

[pc220]

to me all cruisers r shit....

only thing i like is a custom chopper, for the work in them...not the ride for me it's about the ride or it's gotta be mega custom.

:Offtopic:Hey SM, dont need to be so negative with your opinion. Could have just said cruisers are not your thing and left it at that. :Offtopic

[Mountlocal1]

just voiceing my opinion.

fuck off.

Hey big fulla... steady on too. Know when to leave well enough alone...

Jeeze now i know what my mum felt like....

How bout a group hug??? :love:

NO REACH AROUNDS THO!

Tally ho..

[Mountlocal1]

long story short....

nutjob in car tried to ram me off bike we stoppedi got pigs called...

guy lied...witnesses were his mates in following car....

i got fucked over....

then recently done for driving disqualified.

took bike to taupo track...blew it up....no money to replace motor.

taadaa.

What do you need to get it going?

Yamaha Scorpio's are great little bikes too. Would be my next choice after the volty...

[skidMark]

sorry bad day. harleys r the devil tho.

[skidMark]

What do you need to get it going?

Yamaha Scorpio's are great little bikes too. Would be my next choice after the volty...

whole motor..... buggered the crank.

[tone_crafter]

Originally Posted by skidMark
Who the heck steals an fxr150

I guess they just take whats easiest rather than what they think is best. I'm just glad I had insurance and now I'm getting a ZXR250 on thursday.