Another n00b wanting advice

[FJRider]

Eyeballed the scorpio that I had my eyes on for a while today.

Overall not bad. There was a crack in the front mudguard, and bit of scraping on the right side, mainly on the headlamp and instruments etc. Headlamp is cracked also.
Also the right fork had been re-straightened. Seems that not only has it been dropped, its hit something pretty hard too.
Rust all over the handlebars, I suspect he used either old or doctored photos, because it doesn't show up in the ad at all. Said he keeps it outside and doesn't bother very often with a covering.
Produced the log, has done 15000k and it has been serviced every 5000k's very nicely.
Tire tread is worn in the middle, but not much at all at the edges. Will probably need new tires in a few months.

I brought my uncle along who has been riding for some 30 years (got most of the above info from him ) He reckons that A) its underpowered for a 225. Has only got marginally more go then some 125's. B) The brakes are quite weak. i'd be relying on engine braking for the majority of my stopping power.

Should I let this one go as its fork as been realigned/straightened? and that I could get just as much go from a decent 125?
then upgrade in 6 months when on restricted?

If the price is right ... go for it. Most of the issues mentioned are easily fixed.... or leave them and just ride it. Upgrade in six months or so (after restricted/full licence) and sell it for what you paid.

Autosol will pretty it up and remove most rust probs ... new brake pads/adjustment may help there ... and forks can be replaced ...

As for go ... keep the revs up and it will perform ...

[nathanwhite]

your uncles opinion may be influenced by whatever he rides.

Fair point. He admitted he was biased about his riding style and was comparing it to a en125 he taught his kids to ride on. That 'lil suzuki got him up to 100km/h and kept it there easily enough

... and forks can be replaced ...

How much usually?

[FJRider]

How much usually?

Ask around a few bike wreckers ... you may be supprised ...

[nathanwhite]

went for my scratch and win today. AND WON
..though it probably needs to be called something else now, its all done on the computer.

Also has anyone heard of the arrow samurai bike? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-372144748.htm couldnt find anything on google about it.

[ducatilover]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-365761998.htm

Thought of something like this? Very nice little bikes for someone on a budget.
I still think the Spada/Bandit are the best value for money.

[JimO]

went for my scratch and win today. AND WON
..though it probably needs to be called something else now, its all done on the computer.

Also has anyone heard of the arrow samurai bike? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-372144748.htm couldnt find anything on google about it.

it will be shite, probably chinese shite

[nathanwhite]

it will be shite, probably chinese shite

Yea I thought as much.

Are there any good bikes out of china?

[JimO]

Yea I thought as much.

Are there any good bikes out of china?

eventually there will be, resale is going to be the killer for that chinese stuff better to pay a little more for something thats known to have reliabilaty

[The End]

I've got the scorpio and it is great. Got one new and have done about 800kms on it in a month. It was cheap to purchase and is very cheap to run, some KB members have said they got 300km out of a full tank of gas. I mainly just commute into the city, rarely using the motorway, but it does the power to handle 100km/h easily.

Get it, you won't regret it

[nathanwhite]

Well finally got myself a bike.
Tis a Scorpio, All of 18 months old and done only two and a half thousand k's.

Picking up next weekend can't wait!!

[tigertim20]

Well finally got myself a bike.
Tis a Scorpio, All of 18 months old and done only two and a half thousand k's.

Picking up next weekend can't wait!!

very nice!! make sure you post some pics!!

Have you got yourself some gear too?

[nathanwhite]

very nice!! make sure you post some pics!!

Will do.

And no, not yet, getting that on the weekend too.

[varminter]

Oh, we forgot to mention, all KB members are allowed to ride it first. See you at the weekend, woo hoo.

[nathanwhite]

Absolutely. That'll be $20 per hour or any part thereof and a refundable $1000 insurance bond.

That bike will have paid for itself by the days end.

[HenryDorsetCase]

After trawling thought the web and popping into the odd dealer or two, I finally settled on a Yamaha scorpio to get as my first bike. However in light of my having zero experience, it has been suggested that I get a 125 instead. As I will not be going on motorways or such for the duration of my L's, would this be a viable alternative? Upgrading when on a restricted?

Also what are low kms for a bike? I have heard half of what you would expect from a car, but also third as well.

You've got decent riding gear, yes?

proper jacket, pants boots gloves and helmet. that fits you.