My first post (Gibbo89)

[Gibbo89]

hi kiwi bikers,

I am a self confessed wannabe biker, so i thought i would do my first post. I have been lurking in the forum pages for a while now and thought id make my way out of the woodwork and show myself.

I am currently looking to buy my first 250cc bike, and am keeping a close eye on trademe (in the sports bike section). I do also like the look of some cruisers, but i want a bike i'd like to go fast on (once i know what i'm doing). i know that i'm restricted to 70 kph while on my learners but knowing me, once i buy a bike i'm going to have it for more than the 18 month period of getting my licenses.

im currently at uni so my budget... well is non existent at the moment. something around 2.5k to 3k. i wont buy a bike that isn't in the chch area and seeing as i wont be able to ride a bike to test drive it i think i will get my uncles help and get him to ride it, after all, the only thing i could do is look at it and sit on it. (my unlce just bought himself a 2005 kawasaki z750)

i have owned two scooters, i used to have a wee suzuki sepia. but found it a bit unreliable (and barely kept up with traffic) so got myself a new baotian 2 stroke scooter which has been fine, ran it in from new and is unrestricted so doesnt battle to keep up with the traffic (goes 65 - 70 kph if i want it to).

basically i'm after a bike that is 90% for driving around chch, and the other 10% would be for sunday drives out in the country road where i can let the throttle loose.

some examples of bikes that are currently available in my price range are:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-287849989.htm

this above bike has been owned for 10 years by the same person/family but he can't provide the receipts for the last 10 years. this bike looks like a good learner bike because of the storage it has where the fuel tank is meant to be

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-284920087.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-284776973.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-286261309.htm

and then there is these two that are a bit more pricey.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-288240482.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-283813598.htm


and a good looking cruiser that i could afford would be this one:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-286261309.htm

so anyway, thanks for reading my rabble, feel free to give any advice or input. just a cheap bike to run is the main thing, i would do as much self maintenance as possible. im open to naked bikes too, just feel that i'll have this bike for quite a while so fairing might be better for open road cruises i do? naked bikes that look good are the balius, bandit and zeal. vtr and hornets are too pricey for me

[PirateJafa]

If you can't afford the VTR (which is what I consider to be easily the best all-round learner bike), then this bike should probably be the next one you look at.

Although I must say, those Bandits are good bikes to learn on too, as long as you enjoy revving the daylights out of your machine.

Good luck!

[2wheeldrifter]

Well done for placing your first post, you have now entered the realm!

[p.dath]

Welcome aboard Gibbo89. Lots of knowledge to be had, and ignore those that try to cause you grief.

[one fast tl1ooo]

Welcome to kb....

[Cheshire Cat]

Welcome to the site

[blackdog]

check out ninjananna's balius posted on here today....excellent value and quite quick enuf for a beginner

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...00-North-Shore

the only tardme that you listed that is value for money in my book is the first gsx250 (invader) also a good reliable machine if in good nick

[Gibbo89]

check out ninjananna's balius posted on here today....excellent value and quite quick enuf for a beginner

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...00-North-Shore

the only tardme that you listed that is value for money in my book is the first gsx250 (invader) also a good reliable machine if in good nick

yeah that does look in good nick, but it would be another $400 to ship it down to Christchurch right?
there was a balius for sale in chch that had done 30,000k's , was asking $2850 at a dealers.

thanks

[blackdog]

yeah that does look in good nick, but it would be another $400 to ship it down to Christchurch right?
there was a balius for sale in chch that had done 30,000k's , was asking $2850 at a dealers.

thanks

actually, looks like its sold already......

[Gibbo89]

If you can't afford the VTR (which is what I consider to be easily the best all-round learner bike), then this bike should probably be the next one you look at.

Although I must say, those Bandits are good bikes to learn on too, as long as you enjoy revving the daylights out of your machine.

Good luck!

yeah the gpx does look sweet, especially that one. just need to see a bike in that good condition down here!

[Gibbo89]

check out ninjananna's balius posted on here today....excellent value and quite quick enuf for a beginner

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...00-North-Shore

the only tardme that you listed that is value for money in my book is the first gsx250 (invader) also a good reliable machine if in good nick

so the fact that its done such high k's should not bother me? the nicks and dings look small and insignificant which is a plus.

[blackdog]

so the fact that its done such high k's should not bother me? the nicks and dings look small and insignificant which is a plus.

the way a bike has been treated and servicing and maintenance are far more important than actual mileage

[Gibbo89]

the way a bike has been treated and servicing and maintenance is far more important than actual mileage

oh ok, i emailed the seller asking a few questions etc. too bad it is in kaikoura now... perhaps he'll come into chch at some stage

[bittertwistedcute]

Welcome
Zeal's are fantastic, I loved mine. Sit on bikes and work out what fits you
Go and check out Just Motorcycles in New Brighton and have a chat to Ian, he won't put you wrong
Ride safe
btc

[Gibbo89]

Welcome
Zeal's are fantastic, I loved mine. Sit on bikes and work out what fits you
Go and check out Just Motorcycles in New Brighton and have a chat to Ian, he won't put you wrong
Ride safe
btc

ahh thanks. yeah i saw a 1991 zeal up nelson way for 3k but again. i can't buy a bike i havnt seen etc.
i havnt heard of Just Motorcycles. where abouts are they exactly?

cheers