Ideas for a cheap bike to tour South Island in summer? [Archive]

fizzafulla

31st July 2008, 14:03

Hi there,

My girlfriend and I are keen to tour the South Island 2up this summer. She isn't keen to saddle up on the back of my vfr 400 and I don't blame her. I'm a student so will be on the cheap. I was thinking maybe I could get something cheap and comfyish, which probably also means old. Something I could get my money back would be good. Any ideas for the unfussy and budget conscious appreciated.
Dan.

kiwifruit

31st July 2008, 14:31

Fj1200 :)

boomer

31st July 2008, 14:32

cb50 :)

+1

_________________

nodrog

31st July 2008, 14:33

Suzuki GSXR1000

fatzx10r

31st July 2008, 14:40

fxr 150, cheap on gas

shafty

31st July 2008, 14:49

The FJ1200 IS a great bike, will go forever, and is LOW. GoGal rode mine and she stands 5 foot 3.5 inches on a good day (her words)

FJRider

31st July 2008, 14:49

Fj1200 :)

He said cheap... Look at XJ"s... 750's, 650's, 900's

Jantar

31st July 2008, 14:58

What is your budget? Cheap to one person may be expensive to someone else.

For touring the South Island 2 up you will need a 500 cc minimum, and preferably a 750 or bigger. Light weight bikes will manage, but the weight of an extra person plus gear could start to affect the handling.

Have a look at late 1980's GSX750ES models. They are generally reasonably priced and will cruise 2 up all day.

MIXONE

31st July 2008, 14:59

What sort of money do you plan spending?Think of the first number and double it!

martybabe

31st July 2008, 14:59

I guess you better put a figure on (cheap) mate. I also go with the FJ 1200, no better bike for the money IMO. For me this is cheap. If not cheap then certainly good value.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-149572812.htm

AllanB

31st July 2008, 15:12

Thats not cheap for a 1987 bike.

Offer them $6500 for this
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-162899484.htm

or ditto for this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-159232988.htm

Both would be a lot of bike for 6500.

FROSTY

31st July 2008, 15:18

Some indication of what Ya mean by "cheap" would be good.
For about 2k somewhere down south theres a nakedified Honda 1100
Comfortable doesn't even come close -armchair more like

ynot slow

31st July 2008, 18:03

Suzuki GSX 750ES,1986(Nov) 42500km,wof,rego,new tyres 1500km ago,pak rak,alarm,price cheap.

FJRider

31st July 2008, 18:14

Are you going to trade the 400 on "something" , or buy "something" as well...???

fizzafulla

1st August 2008, 13:32

Hi folks,
I don't think I can get rid of my vfr 400. It would be logical considering my financial situation but I ride it to massey every day and it the smile it puts on my face lasts at least 2 hours everyday.
I'm talking cheap, under 3 grand.

Cajun

1st August 2008, 13:51

make her ride her own bike?

also means more room to carry stuff

fizzafulla

1st August 2008, 14:48

hmmm. Good thinking. Perhaps an option long term. Might need a couple of summers for her to learn and be competent. At least bikes don't have a reverse gear, she's crap at backing a car!:laugh:

Cajun

1st August 2008, 15:04

hmmm. Good thinking. Perhaps an option long term. Might need a couple of summers for her to learn and be competent. At least bikes don't have a reverse gear, she's crap at backing a car!:laugh:

get her a 250, and what better time to improve/teach riding is spending two weeks around SI. means you can carry enoguh gear, due if you both plan on going on the vfr i hope she knows how to pack very very lite

MSTRS

1st August 2008, 15:23

This one would cover everything you want. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-167807025.htm
And this little gem could end up making you money...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-168221612.htm

fizzafulla

1st August 2008, 15:55

You guys rock! awesome suggestions

Switch

1st August 2008, 16:26

How about one of these ;) just a little bigger than the vfr

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-163636458.htm

Or this one:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-168296561.htm

This one is in good condition :P

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-166812760.htm

MSTRS

1st August 2008, 16:30

How about one of these ;) just a little bigger than the vfr

He did say under 3ish

Waxxa

1st August 2008, 16:38

KLR 650 cheap as chips, enduro so perfect for exploring NZ roads and bloody reliable, can carry plenty of gear, big fuel tank ( should get 400ks).

Squiggles

3rd August 2008, 14:26

CX500, cheap as chips and good to carry the gear on

kiwifruit

3rd August 2008, 14:36

For about 2k somewhere down south theres a nakedified Honda 1100
Comfortable doesn't even come close -armchair more like

Yep! That would be the ticket. Fuck its really bad looking tho :D
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Tourers/auction-166871258.htm

Katman

3rd August 2008, 16:23

Needs re-registering but might go cheap.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-169246388.htm

Katman

3rd August 2008, 16:37

Or this.........

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-169243343.htm

mark247

3rd August 2008, 16:39

T.W.R

3rd August 2008, 17:38

Or this.........

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-169243343.htm

That handled 2up work a piece of piss :msn-wink:

Took myself & Chanceyy to the March Hare with ease

chanceyy

3rd August 2008, 17:57

That handled 2up work a piece of piss :msn-wink:

Took myself & Chancy to the March Hare with ease

It sure did, & was comfy too :) :yes: :niceone: :msn-wink:

CookMySock

3rd August 2008, 18:02

Gv250 ?

Db

Katman

3rd August 2008, 18:13

That handled 2up work a piece of piss :msn-wink:

Took myself & Chanceyy to the March Hare with ease

Very nice looking bike. I used to have an '84 model and loved it.

T.W.R

3rd August 2008, 18:17

Very nice looking bike. I used to have an '84 model and loved it.

Always wanted a GPZ1100 B2, I know where one is but the guy wont sell it so the 750 is as close as I got :yes:
Saved it from a Pommy who'd been using it to commute from Darfield to Christchurch each day for work

Katman

3rd August 2008, 18:22

Always wanted a GPZ1100 B2,

Had one of those too.

There was recently a B1 for sale in Hamilton (owned by the guy campaigning the 1400 at Bonneville) that I had a look at. Needs a bit of work but would be a good project.

Katman

6th August 2008, 22:54

Or one of these would be perfect.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-169801337.htm