Looking for nice learner type bike such as fxr150

[Wannabe Biker]

Bonjour!

Thought I'd try a fairly specific thread title as I'm near positive its the model I want (Suzuki FXR150). I quite like the sporty looks although i prefer fully-faired bikes but beggers can't be choosers haha. It ain't too powerful but I don't really mind, just want a nice-ish looking bike which will get me cheaply from A to B and will allow me to squeeze through traffic! So, if anyone is selling one in the Auckland region, drop us a line.

And just to open up my options, if you have any other 250 cc or lower bike (as I'm on my learners, although i maybe applying for a higher CC exemption shortly as I'm fairly tall and it would allow me a bigger -and maybe cheaper - bike suited for my height) drop me a line too. I quite like the look of bandits, gsxr's, cbr's, ya know, anything not ancient looking lol.

P.S I got like $2700 MAX for the bike (I've got my gear sorted)

[trunk-rattlin]

I wouldnt bother with anything less then a 250. Even with a 250, its not like the bike is that grunty that it would scare anyone. Real linear power with no sudden torque. It shouldnt take you long to get over the power of a 250.

[Pussy]

There's a nice 1999 V-tech 250 Bandit for sale on this forum. Perfect bike for you! :niceone:

[Wannabe Biker]

Too expensive for me haha.

Oh, btw, yeah I'm still interested in cruiser bikes (not my kind of looks imo) but a bike is still a bike i guess.. so yeah, you sellign a gn250 or anything like that, drop us a line too! :headbang:

[Wannabe Biker]

Just thought id bump it :shifty:

[Mully]

Have you looked at Scorpios?? Seem to be a better proposition than newer GNs.

[Wannabe Biker]

Yeh, i seen em, there alryt! lol

Need actual offers though :clap:

[vindy500]

i paid 2500 for my gpx, look out for one of them on trademe maybe

[vindy500]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-159369823.htm

[Wannabe Biker]

Yeh, that bikes alright (never really liked the exhausts on it though lol).... but it ain't even in auckland ><

[MSTRS]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=159563744

[Wannabe Biker]

A bit too far out of my price range, and not in auckland... but ima try emailign seller anyway lol

[Wannabe Biker]

Any more offers?

[Wannabe Biker]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ragingrob]

Salut. I got my CBR for $2,700. And have seen quite a few decent priced bikes on trademe of late. Have you been keeping an eye out?

[yungatart]

A bit too far out of my price range, and not in auckland... but ima try emailign seller anyway lol

Why does it have to be in Auckland?
Could you not look elsewhere? Other places have roads too. You could ride it back to Aucks...

[Wannabe Biker]

Why does it have to be in Auckland?
Could you not look elsewhere? Other places have roads too. You could ride it back to Aucks...

Mainly because i would like to be able to view (and maybe test ride) the bike before i purchase it. I am only 17, and haven't had my license long, I'm not to 'keen' to go on a cross country trip on a bike i have just purchased in conditions which may hinder the process furtherer. Also, i don't have much spare time on my hands due to work, and school commitments and the mere fact of getting 'there' may be difficult as I do not own my own car and it would be a 'tricky' process arranging bus/plane, and the meeting itself. For these reasons, and more that I can't think of, i would like to keep to bikes in the Auckland region so that when i am interested in purchasing a bike -which at 17 is a big deal considering its about 100% of my annual income :2guns: - i can go and look at the bike and make an 'oh so informative' decision. It's my own loss i guess that i can't/won't purchase bikes outside this region (cause the same model outside of Auckland is generally cheaper or atleast the price is less consistent with the mean price).

[Wannabe Biker]

Salut. I got my CBR for $2,700. And have seen quite a few decent priced bikes on trademe of late. Have you been keeping an eye out?

Yeah, i been keeping an eye out lol. I constantly spam trademe for bikes under 500cc for sports, cruisers, tourers and dual purpose bikes with the button "new listings". You gotta be in fast around there if you wanna good deal haha. I remember a while back a 1987/88 cbr250 which was really nice but because i didn't buy now (as i wanted to view it first) for 2,500$ someone bid, and i lost the chance to get it, and it ended up going for about 2800$ which was out of my budget at the time.

I also look at T&E, here, and other assorted bike sites trying to find a cheap, nice bike... takes a lot of time >< lol

[Wannabe Biker]

bumpity bump

[Chickenlegs]

Thought about the RGV150?

Example...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-157998226.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-158882773.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160306439.htm

[sheep]

Id hardly call a 2-stroke bike a good bike to learn on :no:

You'll find most of the inline 4 motors like the CBR/GSX-R/FZR/ZXR full fairing bikes are the nicest looking bikes but are a little peaky in the power.

By the sounds of what you say I think you're better looking for the likes of a V-twin that has the torque & is a little more forgiving on/off the throttle.
Something like the Honda Hornet may suit your needs better, but you are giving up the full-fairing sports bike look if you get one of these.

Depends what is most important to you I spose :niceone:

[Chickenlegs]

Id hardly call a 2-stroke bike a good bike to learn on :no:

I'd argue that you learn more about riding a bike by learning on a 2-stroke.

For a start, you learn to ride the engine. None of this flat boring engine stuff. You get to learn where a motor works best, moreso than when riding a four, which is more forgiving.

You learn more about braking. No compression to cheat with, so you need to learn to use front and rear brakes for best braking efficiency.

To an extent, they teach better cornering, because chopping the throttle mid-corner, doesn't alter the line as much as a four, where compression slows you down. So you have to read the road better.

They are also generally lighter, so easier to manouver.

[Wannabe Biker]

Wouldn't mine a rg150, but generally prefer/want a 4 stroke

[Wannabe Biker]

bumpity bump

[Wannabe Biker]

bumpity bump, still looking! =(

[tate35]

No beggers ca'nt be choosers. Good luck in your search, hope you find something suitable soon.

[portokiwi]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160977035.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-161575910.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-160714932.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-160315780.htm
Dont know anything about those bikes just saw them on trade me

[Wannabe Biker]

Thanks for those links. Been keeping my eye on that VTR250 hehe. Any more offers guys?

[Wannabe Biker]

bumpity bump... again

[Wannabe Biker]

Bump Bump Bump Bump Bump Bump

[jrandom]

Bump Bump Bump Bump Bump Bump

Bikes for sale will be on TradeMe. Don't bother bumping your thread, here; just search the listings every day.

In your boat I'd be looking to buy a Scorpio - just borrow a grand somehow to make up the purchase price of a new one.

[Wannabe Biker]

Yeah, i constantly spam update listings on trademe to see new bikes and hopefully get in quick. But trying to provide more opportunities by asking here. My brother got an FXR150 from here real cheap. Hoping to do the same (or with a different model lol)

[vindy500]

Yeah, i constantly spam.....

....kiwibiker

[MSTRS]

....kiwibiker

Aint that the truth. How many suggestions and recommendations does one need? It's got tiring. :bash: