Help I have no idea! . . .

**Str8 Jacket** · 3rd May 2005, 12:46

Hey ive just joined this site after being told about it by a mate yesterday. Basically im pretty ignorant about bikes and most things to do with them! All I know is that I want one! And I love being on them!

Ive pretty much sussed out how to go about getting my licence, but now I want to get advice about WHAT bike to get. I dont have my drivers licence and haven't driven a car for about 10 years - not that I know if that matter's or not?

Anyways I have had a few replys from some of the "guy's" in the new members forum and they have suggested that I ask the "ladies" what type of bikes you have, like, recommend etc, any help would be appreciated!

**MSTRS:Me** · 3rd May 2005, 13:00

Hello Ms .....Fits. Just had a read in the newbies thread & I agree with Ixion. A GN250 is an ideal learners bike, cheap as chips, easy to onsell when you are ready to move up.

**Str8 Jacket** · 3rd May 2005, 13:11

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Hello Ms .....Fits. Just had a read in the newbies thread & I agree with Ixion. A GN250 is an ideal learners bike, cheap as chips, easy to onsell when you are ready to move up.

Yep sounds like a GN250 it is then. How much are they worth? Am I best to buy brand new or second hand? Where to begin! :spudwhat:

**White trash** · 3rd May 2005, 13:18

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

Yep sounds like a GN250 it is then. How much are they worth? Am I best to buy brand new or second hand? Where to begin! :spudwhat:

Wellington Motorcycles, Kent Tce.

Brand new, $2999 + ORC.

Ask for White trash.

welcome to the site by the way, great place to meet new folks.

**MSTRS:Me** · 3rd May 2005, 13:19

New/Used your choice. A new one is about $3000 and used ones - who knows, luck of the day but they hold their price quite well as are so popular. Search TradeMe for a good $ guide.

**Str8 Jacket** · 3rd May 2005, 13:29

Me thinks I'll be going for a new bike, that way when I fark it up (bin it) then I know that im the only one to blame!

**MSTRS:Me** · 3rd May 2005, 13:34

That's the attitude - go see WT at WMCC. Although, a few weeks on here & you might 'learn' that blaming some(one/thing) else is almost expected.

**Str8 Jacket** · 3rd May 2005, 13:36

Yea gonna go see W/T, he's a good guy . .

**White trash** · 3rd May 2005, 13:39

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

Yea gonna go see W/T, he's a good guy . .

Dunno who the hell you've been speaking to, but they obviously know fuck all.

I'm spotting a connection actually.

**Str8 Jacket** · 3rd May 2005, 13:42

Originally Posted by White trash

I'm spotting a connection actually.

Well at least somethings connecting! Do you think you could get my brain to "connect"?

Ha, was it maybe my first post that said "My first ride ever was on a 1000CC over the Rimutaka's . . . maybe?

**surfchick** · 3rd May 2005, 16:16

i dont' know about the gn's- I would consider going 2nd hand to get something more grunty and risk any repairs and trashings on it. - my bike has has OK power for a 250, but to be honest- me like more. the GN seems a sound bet- but rrr consider the other options. i started from nought- likeing cruisers best, and now I've completely changed me mind. My bike is in-between the styles-refelcting my indecision...but not when i get off the 250cc restriction. things will be different then

but really all bikes are cool. awesome that you're getting one. if your family is anything like mine they'll tell you you're a nut. which you probably are.

**MOTOXXX** · 3rd May 2005, 17:36

yea go the gn.
cheap to run, maintain and good to learn on.

imo i think bikes like the cbr250, zxr250 etc are too racey for someone who hasnt realy ridden before. the sitting position is quite aggressive for a learner.

**Str8 Jacket** · 4th May 2005, 07:01

Originally Posted by surfchick

i dont' know about the gn's- I would consider going 2nd hand to get something more grunty and risk any repairs and trashings on it. - my bike has has OK power for a 250, but to be honest- me like more. the GN seems a sound bet- but rrr consider the other options. i started from nought- likeing cruisers best, and now I've completely changed me mind. My bike is in-between the styles-refelcting my indecision...but not when i get off the 250cc restriction. things will be different then

but really all bikes are cool. awesome that you're getting one. if your family is anything like mine they'll tell you you're a nut. which you probably are.

Yea, my mothers not too happy bout it, but then my old man told me that she used to pillion on the back of his bike up until she was 8 months pregnant with me! . . . So im just gonna remind her of that!

Goin to have a look at GN's etc on Sat. Just having a look at training courses at the moment, basically I wanna get my licence within a coupla months and be on the road on my own bike by the end of the year!