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

[DrunkenMistake]

It's a Hyosung. When you ride it you're riding a Hyosung. That'll never go away. And the build quality of the earlier ones isn't going to be quite the same as the Japs, but for a 6 year old bike rather than a 16 year old bike for the same money I could deal with that.



Have you got one specifically in mind yet?

I was on a Honda, It cant be as bad as a Hyosung .. Im gonna be gay either way haha,
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=396565338
Im going up to chch on tuesday, thought I might go have a look at this one, I feel its a little over priced, but I might be able to haggle it down to 4,200 - 300

[Ender EnZed]

I was on a Honda, It cant be as bad as a Hyosung .. Im gonna be gay either way haha,
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=396565338
Im going up to chch on tuesday, thought I might go have a look at this one, I feel its a little over priced, but I might be able to haggle it down to 4,200 - 300

I've looked at it on tardme before, I'm pretty sure it's been up for more than a month. I'd start by offering high 3s and work from there, the new odometer will devalue it a bit and make it forever harder to sell in future. Check what the story with the "lower headlight" is, if it's just the bulb for the park light then that's pretty minor but still worth making a point of while you're offering him money.

[DrunkenMistake]

I've looked at it on tardme before, I'm pretty sure it's been up for more than a month. I'd start by offering high 3s and work from there, the new odometer will devalue it a bit and make it forever harder to sell in future. Check what the story with the "lower headlight" is, if it's just the bulb for the park light then that's pretty minor but still worth making a point of while you're offering him money.

Yah, I have asked the guy if I could come view on tuesday, when he replies ill mention the lower light, I hadnt noticed it, i cant have read the whole lot haha

my next option was
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=406896316
or
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=406071482

[Ender EnZed]

Yah, I have asked the guy if I could come view on tuesday, when he replies ill mention the lower light, I hadnt noticed it, i cant have read the whole lot haha

my next option was
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=406896316
or
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=406071482

The red 08 seems like the best of the ones on Trademe at the moment. Being in the other island takes it's toll on the value equation by the time you get it back to Dunedin. On the plus side though, you get to ride back from the other island.

[Ender EnZed]

but very intresting on the list. Hyo 650 could be the go.

2.5k would be about my budget.

Bringing the thread a little closer back to topic, you might be surprised how close this could come to being within budget for you.

[DrunkenMistake]

The red 08 seems like the best of the ones on Trademe at the moment. Being in the other island takes it's toll on the value equation by the time you get it back to Dunedin. On the plus side though, you get to ride back from the other island.

I liked the 08, But I only have a max of 5ish to spend,
and as for riding it back from the other island, I dont think I could afford the time off work (no holidays), that and I may need to get it lowered when I get it back..
Anything I should watch for?..

Actually PM me if you think of anything, stops the thread hijack that and im off to bed haha

[ducatilover]

Bringing the thread a little closer back to topic, you might be surprised how close this could come to being within budget for you.

That's a very good deal

When I picked up my ZZR600 frame/engine etc etc etc the guy offered me his Hyo GT650 for $2500, was tidy and I think the wife told him no more bikes. It was an absolute steal, unfortunately at the time I only had $1600 to throw around

[blackdog]

Right. Simple solution. Keep the CBX and keep it registered and up to a warrantable standard. Buy a CBR600F(x) and put CBX250 decals on it. Run it with your CBX plates. Sorted. You're welcome.

[ducatilover]

Right. Simple solution. Keep the CBX and keep it registered and up to a warrantable standard. Buy a CBR600F(x) and put CBX250 decals on it. Run it with your CBX plates. Sorted. You're welcome.

This man is wise, very wise.

[blackdog]

That's a very good deal

When I picked up my ZZR600 frame/engine etc etc etc the guy offered me his Hyo GT650 for $2500, was tidy and I think the wife told him no more bikes. It was an absolute steal, unfortunately at the time I only had $1600 to throw around

You could have given him the $1600 and blown him. Then you would have only owed him $895!

[ducatilover]

You could have given him the $1600 and blown him. Then you would have only owed him $895!

$894, prices go up because of the national regime.

[Sarah311]

Not to disagree with anyone on who has suggested other options, but I have had two MC19s and both have been awesome. I had a couple of big ducatis, an RVF and an NSR250 after the first and now have another (not my only bike though.) The CBR handles the worst of the lot, but will hang on with heaps of other bikes in most situations.

Sure, the 250 market will not be great when the new laws come in, but if they adopt the LAMS concept then the list of great sports bikes available to learners will not get that much longer. A well looked after CBR250 will still be a good little bike (and built way better than some newer varieties *cough Hyosung*) and will suit all but the tallest new riders. New riders are too often swayed by fancy fairings in my opinion. Unless it's an Aprilia.

One thing to look out for that isn't engine related: fucked suspension. Especially the rear. However even this shouldn't be a put off if the rest of the bike is good as I believe Dukic and CKT have second hand springs that should do the trick.

Just my 2 cents.

Have to agree, CBR250(RR) is an awesome bike, goes well and has plenty of inital power for a good time - easily keep up with a 600 or similar on the road. If the handling seems a bit shit - maybe the steering needs to be sharpened a little, an easy adjustment to play with which may help. Obviously it's not a "new" bike, but they are streets ahead still in many respects. Buy One!! You'll LOVE it!

[Grantman_]

Yes, all the mainstream 250 sportbikes in the late 80's early 90's wipe the floor with what's available today. I would take my 20 year old MC22 over a brand new Hyosung or Ninja 250r any day - in every respect. I can't say how the handling of the MC19 compares, but the 45hp engine is for all intents and purposes the same, therefore it can embarrass the mediocrity that constitutes a 250 sportbike today, no problems at all.

If the mc22 is anything to go by, the mc19 will offer you incredible headroom for developing your riding skills even if it's in leaps and bounds. For that reason the MC22 has been absolute gold for me.

[blackdog]

My cousin has a GT650R that he wants to move. Stand by, I'll give him a yell to see what's the guts.

[Chancebmx25]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-406154404.htm
Looks tidy but dent in the tank indicates a drop, so the bar has dug into the side of the tank. Will need a service if it hasnt had one already.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-331018278.htm
Completely over priced, also dropped, on the exhaust side, the 250 has a small piece missing on the tail and where the camera has flashed the corner of the muffler you can see its a little flat and scrapped

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-405706044.htm
Speaks for itself, its been dropped, badly.
I wouldnt pay that kind of money for something like that.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-406880643.htm
Km's are getting up there, but it shouldnt matter too much, these things usually go pop at the 100,000 mark,
Im concerned it doesnt show the left side of the bike,
if the left is as good as the right I would hit buy now.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-381866549.htm
Needs some TLC, new lever to begin with, like $20, the clutch cover doesnt matter, you can 2000 grit it and paint it, the tank needs finished off but thats not that big of a deal, Id offer 3,000.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-404969620.htm
Wouldnt touch it with a bar of soap.


There ya go.

they all just look like everyday mc19's too me. Get a cheapy and just thrash it.