New to KB. Searching for a 250 bike down South

[mountain_rider]

Hi everyone,

Just joined KB, in search of a learner bike thats near dunedin. Was looking around and seems to be GN250 is only way I could really go with current budget (about $3000 for bike to allow $500 for gear)

Wondering if this is the best option considering I'm quite tall at 6'3"? thought about just getting the GN and possibly trying to get exemption for my height after 6 months or so, anyone know if the chances of me being successful with this? or if its a good idea?

Cheers

[Steam]

Hi everyone,

Just joined KB, in search of a learner bike thats near dunedin. Was looking around and seems to be GN250 is only way I could really go with current budget (about $3000 for bike to allow $500 for gear)

Wondering if this is the best option considering I'm quite tall at 6'3"? thought about just getting the GN and possibly trying to get exemption for my height after 6 months or so, anyone know if the chances of me being successful with this? or if its a good idea?

Cheers

Welcome welcome!
A GN250 is fine. They were my first bike and I am 6'3"-and-a-half, and it wasn't too small for me. I mean, it was small, but not uncomfortable. I went all over NZ on it.
If you need anyone to come help you test ride it if it's second hand from Trademe, or just want to know what's going on in Dunedin, keep any eye on this thread Dunedin Rides (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=43466)
Good luck!

[vindy500]

my gpx 250 cost 2500, gpx>GN

[avgas]

buy a GN250 for $1000 second hand, ride the guts out of it and use the extra $2000 on a big bike.

[Steam]

buy a GN250 for $1000 second hand, ride the guts out of it and use the extra $2000 on a big bike.

I second that. I have bought three 250's for around $1000 each, and they have all been good value.

[mountain_rider]

Cheers for the advice, seems a GN250 will be sweet so I'm going to keep a look out. I'll let you know how I get along, thanks again!

[250ccs_of_fury]

GN's are a great bike to learn on, had mine 2 weeks and love it to bits. Word of warning: Take a multimeter along when you check it out, test voltage across battery when running, and at 5000rpm. If it's above 16V the regulator/rectifier is fried and will set you back $240-270! I learned by experience!!