Help I have no idea! . . .

[Str8 Jacket]

Mate, are you sure "she's" a female . . . . . . If so (no offence meant) but Str8 Jacket, you'd be one of the first (women) to admit this!! (waits for retort)

haha, yep I'm pretty sure im a female . . . . and yes, I have to admit, most of the time I really don't have a clue!

[Maximus]

haha, yep I'm pretty sure im a female . . . . and yes, I have to admit, most of the time I really don't have a clue!

riiiiighto then, I'll take ya word for that! Rep point coming your way - I'm amazed?!

[Str8 Jacket]

riiiiighto then, I'll take ya word for that! Rep point coming your way - I'm amazed?!

Yea, well what can I say

[Maximus]

Yea, well what can I say

Well if your a women, then I'd say you'd have loads to say!! :eyepoke:

[Str8 Jacket]

Well if your a women, then I'd say you'd have loads to say!! :eyepoke:

Mate!! You don't know the half of it! Im constantly in trouble for my big mouth, just cant help it sometimes . . . .!!

[Storm]

Mate!! You don't know the half of it! Im constantly in trouble for my big mouth, just cant help it sometimes . . . .!!

And now you've found the perfect place to spout anything and everything to the world. Your happiness is complete

[Maximus]

Mate!! You don't know the half of it! Im constantly in trouble for my big mouth, just cant help it sometimes . . . .!!

. . . . Don't be so hard on yourself, some guy's like big mouths!

[jazbug5]

. . . . Don't be so hard on yourself, some guy's like big mouths!

Strange, that, when small mouths ought to suit them so much better..?

[Slipstream]

Well if your a women, then I'd say you'd have loads to say!! :eyepoke:

Yeah, especially about the use of plurals

(Don't worry Hitcher...I caught the feind this time...I got ya back buddy )

[Str8 Jacket]

Strange, that, when small mouths ought to suit them so much better..?

. . . great minds . . . . huh!

[Beemer]

Whatever you end up getting, make sure you feel comfortable on it - in other words, make sure you can touch the ground! I have no idea how tall you are, but I'm 5'1" and I found a lot of bikes were too tall for me. I started off on a Suzuki RG150 and it was great for my confidence because it was nice and low and skinny - and pretty light too. I moved up to a BMW F650CS after three years but now have that on the market as I've bought a Suzuki SG350 (aka Goose) - light, skinny and so much fun to ride I keep thinking I'm going to get nicked for having an obscene amount of fun! In fact I think I'll wheel it out of the garage right now and go for a ride!

Sounds like you're in Wellington, so I'd contact WIMA if I were you - the girls there were so helpful when I first started riding (last century!) and if you want to talk to someone who has ridden just about every bike there is, ask for Loopy.

I don't know which guy at WMC is referred to as White Trash (and I'm not going to get into a slanging match by suggesting which one it should be!), but I've always found Pete very helpful. Unlike Steve Dumdum who told me once that some people should never be on bikes... and he sells Harleys...

[Str8 Jacket]

Whatever you end up getting, make sure you feel comfortable on it - in other words, make sure you can touch the ground! I have no idea how tall you are, but I'm 5'1" and I found a lot of bikes were too tall for me. I started off on a Suzuki RG150 and it was great for my confidence because it was nice and low and skinny - and pretty light too. I moved up to a BMW F650CS after three years but now have that on the market as I've bought a Suzuki SG350 (aka Goose) - light, skinny and so much fun to ride I keep thinking I'm going to get nicked for having an obscene amount of fun! In fact I think I'll wheel it out of the garage right now and go for a ride!

Sounds like you're in Wellington, so I'd contact WIMA if I were you - the girls there were so helpful when I first started riding (last century!) and if you want to talk to someone who has ridden just about every bike there is, ask for Loopy.

I don't know which guy at WMC is referred to as White Trash (and I'm not going to get into a slanging match by suggesting which one it should be!), but I've always found Pete very helpful. Unlike Steve Dumdum who told me once that some people should never be on bikes... and he sells Harleys...

Thanks for the info . I (kinda) know white trash through people i've met, he seems sweet as to me, and if he's willing to help me buy a bike then thats sweet too!
I'm 5.3ish and have definately decided on a GN250, sat on a few of my mates bikes over the last few weeks or so and that would have to be the best so far. Gonna go have a looksie on Sat tho just to be sure.

[Maximus]

Strange, that, when small mouths ought to suit them so much better..?

Ouch, shot down. Damn it the "ladies" here are smart!

[FROSTY:Me]

The gnooo is a bloody good beginners bike.
Y amight wanna concider the alternatives first before jumping in.
The srv is a nice little V twin and yamaha also do a sr250 which seems pretty robust.
I'm not saying don't buy a GN just look at all ya options first

[Sutage]

Id reccomend the SR250, i got one 2 days ago and have no problems riding around, the clutch is real forgiving, it doesnt lurch and throw you off, and deals pretty good with the abuse im giving it while learning.

Never ride another bike proper but it seems to be ok speed wise, goes like 70k real easy in just 4th gear and a bit of throttle, taking it out tomorrow so will get back to you with a topish speed.

very nice to ride, comfortable, looks good, ya id reccomend it, cheap too, i paid 1700 for mine and its in pretty good condition, surfchick has a srV too, she loves it