Oh, the curse of being tiny!

[jaffaonajappa]

Weird place to get a knock, and the wound looks rusted, but I'd hazard a guess it wouldn't cost much to repair?

Beware wounds that turn brown - never trust wounds that stay wet long enough to rust. Horrachio Yamamato -~ad.

Scorpios are great first bikes - but try it on for size first....can you reach the ground comfortably?

XV250 cruisers are awesome for new riders - more expensive than an equivalent year/mileage scorpio, but 'better' in about every respect. Except weight (negligible difference really) and perhaps repair costs. Very low seat - which is probably your primary requirement.

Recommend remembering to price out and buy some decent safety gears first....then get a bike that feels comfortable when sitting on it.

[The Singing Chef]

That scorpio just looks damn dodgy if ya ask me, near to 200k in 5 years, yikes , and the fact that no one is able to inspect it, seems a bit sus no?

[Edbear]

Honda VTR250

here's why:

cheap. (ish) particularly if you buy privately
reliable (Honda)
no fairing to munt (you WILL drop it)
small size.
light
fun.
"standard" riding position so not a windsock like on a cruiser, not the full on crotch rocket crouch.
good handling and brakes and ground clearance i.e. a properly functional motorcycle (cruisers have* low seat heights, but terrible suspension, no brakes to speak of, and no ground clearance: fine if you choose to ride that way, but why compromise straight up?)

I'd have one.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-383979737.htm


* I am generalising of course, but to make a point.

+1 if a standard bike is what you're after, the wee VTR is fabulous bike. They sound great with their V-twin beat which sounds deeper than a 250.

[jaffaonajappa]

That scorpio just looks damn dodgy if ya ask me, near to 200k in 5 years, yikes , and the fact that no one is able to inspect it, seems a bit sus no?

Im suspecting the milage would be a 10th of what he states....ie, he included the decimal point.

Otherwise id concur. It would be a dodgey / parts bin special.

Probably need to Q&A his auction, or view the bike.

[The Singing Chef]

already have, he states that it was the owner before him, and he doesnt want anyone knowing where he lives.

[Ender EnZed]

Scorpios are cheap. If you've got $4k to play with there's no reason to buy a dodgy one.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-382985940.htm

[scavi]

Haha alright, forget the $1k Scorpio then. Thanks for all the helpful comments, guys. I had a look at the various suggestions on here and the Virago and the GZ250 look like the best candidates. Hyosung GVs are in the $5-6k range and a definite stretch on my budget, although I will probably try to sit on one given the chance.

HenryDorsetCase - Smashing looking bike you've got there! But it's older than I am and I'm a bit wary of taking on machines over 15 years old because of the possible maintenance requirements - as I mentioned in my first post, I'm sadly not very mechanically inclined.

Crasherfromwayback - Lol, do you sell bikes for a living? $5.5k is a bit rich for my blood, although by gosh the 2011 GZ250 is a good looker. However the GPX250 at $2.5k sounds great. Drop me a PM, I need details! The year, the location, the colour, the kms, etc.

I guess I should mention that I'm in central Auckland. I know bikes can be easily transported, but I'm not sure how much that costs.. and in any case I'd like to check it over beforehand to make sure it fits me! Or that the ignition isn't too stiff for small hands to flip. Or the kickstand. You know. Various little things most people don't worry about that a little weakling has to. Heh.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Aw shucks. Just to clarify, that isn't my bike for sale, just an example of something you might consider.

Sounds like the winnowing process is proceeding though, all good. Take a few for a spin if you can for sure. and good luck and have fun.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Crasherfromwayback - Lol, do you sell bikes for a living? $5.5k is a bit rich for my blood, although by gosh the 2011 GZ250 is a good looker. However the GPX250 at $2.5k sounds great. Drop me a PM, I need details! The year, the location, the colour, the kms, etc.

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As many as I can! I'll put you in touch with the man selling the GPX for $2500.00, I think it's a pretty fair price for it. He could probably get the bike up to you for $250.00.

Pete

[dogsnbikes]

That scorpio just looks damn dodgy if ya ask me, near to 200k in 5 years, yikes , and the fact that no one is able to inspect it, seems a bit sus no?

Doesn't look like a bike thats done 192,462km ks as a learner but does look like a bike thats done 19246.2km as a learner,But $300 for a tail light and a wheel bearing by the rear brake,lucky the wheel bearing by the sprocket don't need replacing

[scavi]

As many as I can! I'll put you in touch with the man selling the GPX for $2500.00, I think it's a pretty fair price for it. He could probably get the bike up to you for $250.00.

Pete

Brilliant. Thanks Pete.

[sinfull]

Doesn't look like a bike thats done 192,462km ks as a learner but does look like a bike thats done 19246.2km as a learner,But $300 for a tail light and a wheel bearing by the rear brake,lucky the wheel bearing by the sprocket don't need replacing

Ya had to go mentioning the sprocket didn't ya DOH ! Next thing ya know it'll have a dodgy chain and heaven forbid, a front sprocket too

The Mrs left her scorp at a Dave Freemans (pre89 GP winner) shop yesterday for storage for a couple of nights on her way to welly for vasity exams, and mentioned she might ask him about a slight front gaurd rub thats started not long after i put the new conti's on for her !
She was horrified when he stepped over the wheel and wrenched the bars lol Noise went away but apparently the look on her face took longer !
I might try that for her next wheel alighnment haha sounds so much easier !

[Desert Eagle]

Given your size and weight, would something in the 125/150 cc market be reasonable?

such as a cbr150, rg 150, yzf - r15 ?

Is there any other opinions on these bikes, not that I would know, Im at the other end of the scale...