CBR250r mc19, if I was buying what should I look for?

[imdying]

Watch out for the two strokes... there's a reason that even though they are high maintenance and fussy, they're still popular. Think of them like P for bikers (well, bikers not taking actual P that is).

[blackdog]

CBR is 45 but I get your point. And those Ducs go ok? easy to get parts?

Like any used bike, the way it has been looked after/maintained is everything. The 400 monster I rode was good for what it was, and they're the same motor.

I wouldn't imagine parts wouldn't be any harder to get than they are for the CBR. If anything probably easier (they share everything but the motor with the 600).

Another benefit is it is a full sized bike, but it is only one option I was using as an example. The point I was making is there are far better choices than the CBR available now that the learner range has been opened up.

[DrunkenMistake]

Like any used bike, the way it has been looked after/maintained is everything. The 400 monster I rode was good for what it was, and they're the same motor.

I wouldn't imagine parts would be any harder to get than they are for the CBR. If anything probably easier (they share everything but the motor with the 600).

Another benefit is it is a full sized bike, but it is only one option I was using as an example. The point I was making is there are far better choices than the CBR available now that the learner range has been opened up.

+1, and for the money the CBR's go for, you can pick up a cheap 600.
I wouldnt go for a duck unless your pay pack is large though, too much in maintenance especially if your going to use it daily, I think a regular service will sting you in the $1000 mark.

[blackdog]

I think a regular service will sting you in the $1000 mark.

A fallacy. Routine service will cost less than an IL4, and only gets up a bit when you have to replace the cambelts. I'd google that for you too to be sure, but you can type. Plenty of Duc riders here will be able to tell us if I'm wrong but I seem to remember that being the case.

[DrunkenMistake]

A fallacy. Routine service will cost less than an IL4, and only gets up a bit when you have to replace the cambelts. I'd google that for you too to be sure, but you can type. Plenty of Duc riders here will be able to tell us if I'm wrong but I seem to remember that being the case.

Ill take your word on it,
Probably depends on the bike.

[nzspokes]

A fallacy. Routine service will cost less than an IL4, and only gets up a bit when you have to replace the cambelts. I'd google that for you too to be sure, but you can type. Plenty of Duc riders here will be able to tell us if I'm wrong but I seem to remember that being the case.

Got to admit, real intrested in it. Its low ks to. I will be doing servicing myself.

[blackdog]

Got to admit, real intrested in it. Its low ks to. I will be doing servicing myself.

Flick him a PM. My commission is payable in beer.

[nzspokes]

I will need to confirm the licenceing change before I go ahead. Also need to sort the money side before mucking people about. but flying down and riding back sounds fun.

[DrunkenMistake]

I will need to confirm the licenceing change before I go ahead. Also need to sort the money side before mucking people about. but flying down and riding back sounds fun.

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/ru...t-2011-qa.html

[bogan]

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/ru...t-2011-qa.html

LAMS will come into force on 1 October 2012. This will allow time to develop the assessments and make the necessary changes to the IT systems, and ensure that all the changes to the motorcycle licensing and testing regime come into force as a single package.

Bit of a wait for it.

[DrunkenMistake]

Bit of a wait for it.

Uhhh I seeeeeeeeeeee

Oh well im still getting one,
I can get my full in May.

[nzspokes]

bugger.

Doesnt say when the speed changes though.

[MikeD400]

The market for 250's wont change if we are taking in the same restrictions as aus its 150kW per tonne calculation works like this kW of the bike devided by the wieght of the bike plus 90kg for rider and gas times1000 my hornet gets 111 the limit is 150 i went threw and calculated all sprts 400 japas and none of themwere under 150, the gt650r also came in over 150, correct me if im wrong but isnt this list of bikes for people with a cc rating exemption because of being too fat or too tall??

[DrunkenMistake]

The market for 250's wont change if we are taking in the same restrictions as aus its 150kW per tonne calculation works like this kW of the bike devided by the wieght of the bike plus 90kg for rider and gas times1000 my hornet gets 111 the limit is 150 i went threw and calculated all sprts 400 japas and none of themwere under 150, the gt650r also came in over 150, correct me if im wrong but isnt this list of bikes for people with a cc rating exemption because of being too fat or too tall??

Bikes on the LAMS list are specificly modified to become lams approved, I.E the GT650R has some washers added to restrict air flow, disallows it to red line and reduces the maximum power it can produce,
The modification has to be certified,
But once you get the certificate, I cant see why it wouldnt be hard to remove the restrictors. For Example the RVF 400 is on the LAMS list, its factory restricted by a top speed restriction and I think the ram air also has something added to it to cut off the air supply.

[Sable]

The other thing is that it's only illegal if you get caught. I got caught on a GB400 speeding with no L plates a couple years ago and I talked my way out of everything but the speeding fine. There's an exemption you can apply for too supposedly.