North Shore to City learner - CBR 250r MC19 [over5tayer]

[mattian]

Its all fun and games around here..... just good natured ribbing. If someone accuses you of being gay, just laugh it off. Only gay people who don't want to be outed deny it so strenuously !!!!! you don't have anything to hide........ do you?

[blatz]

Definitely go along to the NASS as recommended by p.dath really good bunch of people. Has helped me a lot as a relatively new rider like yourself.
One thing I'd also recommend is when you're not commuting just go and ride for the sake of riding. If you don't already do it, you'll probably be surprised at how much enjoyment and experience you get out of it.

[Grasshopperus]

im guessing everyones just jealous their rev needle cant point up to 18000+?

All the Jap manufacturers made IL4 250's that redline at 18-19,000rpm; fzr250, zxr250, cbr250rr and gsxr250.

Train up for your restricted it's not difficult but you gotta ride perfect for almost 1 hour under the microscope.

[DrunkenMistake]

1 hour for your restricted? I rode for no more than 5 mins for mine, Done one U Turn and that was it, pass.

[p.dath]

1 hour for your restricted? I rode for no more than 5 mins for mine, Done one U Turn and that was it, pass.

It might be a tad tougher in Auckland as the test is definitely longer than 5 mins ... but I have never heard of it taking an hour.

[DrunkenMistake]

Traffic wise would make sense for it to be a bit longer, when I done mine it was dead but I was expecting at least 15 mins, I asumed I had failed when he got me to ride back to the VTNZ station so soon haha

[mrmeal]

maybe he bought a coffee forgetting he had an appointment? it was sitting on the desk getting cold Mine and my partners restricted tests took about 20 minutes each. don't stress about it. it's easy as.. just remember to stop at stop signs, whether its clear or not. complete stop and feet down, to exaggerate it.

[Blinkwing]

It might be a tad tougher in Auckland as the test is definitely longer than 5 mins ... but I have never heard of it taking an hour.

My friend did his 6R and he said it took less than five minutes, whereas mine was 30 minutes. Guess it just depends on the tester.

[DrunkenMistake]

My $50 tip probably helped..

[over5tayer]

Any bike under 600cc is rather... lame. Only till I can get the ZX-6R and ride it legally. CBR250s were all raped and old, cbf'd with high maintenance.

7,500 genuine k's and tidy exterior - was a pretty good price 2 . Bet that lil green machine set you back a bit eh?

If your new to riding why don't you come along and join us at NASS, and get some free riding lessons at the same time.

sounds good, ill try make it along tomorrow night - i know most the basics from speaking to more experienced riders. Ive also been reading up on this site and watching/reading a few books and movies (twist of the wrist, police bikers guide etc....) but ive still got heaps to learn.

One thing I'd also recommend is when you're not commuting just go and ride for the sake of riding. If you don't already do it, you'll probably be surprised at how much enjoyment and experience you get out of it.

totally agree with you, i definitely learnt the most about my bike ie stopping power, how much lean i can get on etc... on twisty backroads (mainly back of albany and waitakere but i've also done 1 long run through coromandel). I think i'll be going on another ride this weekend - departing early Saturday and finishing up sometime before 4 (got work then). If anyone wants to come along for the fun (and give me some tips) your more than welcome. Theres 3 probables coming (2 experienced - that dont give me much advice and 1 fresh learner). I know this isnt the place to post rides but thought id make the offer anyway.

All the Jap manufacturers made IL4 250's that redline at 18-19,000rpm; fzr250, zxr250, cbr250rr and gsxr250.

fine, knock me off my high horse

[superman]

7,500 genuine k's and tidy exterior - was a pretty good price 2 . Bet that lil green machine set you back a bit eh?

Lol yeah, had done 2800km, but came with cowl, yoshi carbon fibre exhaust, tail tidy kit avon road rider tyres and dyno jetted carbs for $6k. But I reckon it should hold it's price pretty well when it comes to selling... I hope.

[DrunkenMistake]

Lol yeah, had done 2800km, but came with cowl, yoshi carbon fibre exhaust, tail tidy kit avon road rider tyres and dyno jetted carbs for $6k. But I reckon it should hold it's price pretty well when it comes to selling... I hope.

I think its gonna depend when this new law comes into effect with power to weight ratio instead of CC rating for learner and restricted license holders, once people find out when its taking effect I think the 250 market will 1/2 in value.

[Swoop]

whats with all the honda bashing?

Meh. 'Tis nothing to be concerned with. Ride ya bike and forget about it.

People who wear arse-less leather trouser "chaps" on the other hand... that is a bit suspect.