Stick with 250cc or go up?

**CookMySock** · 15th November 2011, 21:15

Nuthin wrong with riding a 250 on the open road unless its a GN or something. Put a loud pipe on it and just go ride it and enjoy yourself.

**Oakie** · 15th November 2011, 21:23

Originally Posted by haydes55

. Seriously, all you guys on bigger bikes, how many times have you had to produce your licence?

Whenever I've been naughty and get pulled over. I suppose if you ride like an angel then the chances are smaller of having to produce ... however there are still random checks that might get you. On the other hand if you are going to ride like an angel a 250 is probably all the bike you need unless you plan on going touring with a pillion.

**ducatilover** · 15th November 2011, 22:01

Originally Posted by sleemanj

Get something like a Spada, will keep you amused while you're on your R.

This.

I spent 3 and a half years/130,000km on a Spada. It was fine.

**danchop** · 15th November 2011, 22:45

i got my full licence in 1984 as soon as i turned 15(only 6 months then between restricted and full) and after all the mega bikes ive owned my next is a new aprilla rs250,much more fun i reckon with the laws of today,unless you want to tour of course

**Gremlin** · 15th November 2011, 23:12

I don't see a question in the thread. You seem to want a bigger bike already.

**rossirep** · 16th November 2011, 07:00

bigger bikes are more fun than a shitty 250 this is true, but with out the right licence you will be alway on edge when ever you see a cop, and not only will ya have to worry about getting tickets and demerit points and waiting even longer to finally get your full licence you will also have no insurance on what ever bike you decide to ride,

get a 250 motard and rape it till you get your full, or just get a bigger bike.. ;-)

**SMOKEU** · 16th November 2011, 07:54

I suggest you stick with a 250cc bike till you get your 6F. It's just not worth getting caught and cops often pick on bikers. I've been stopped by the cops a few times before on my bike (but never given any infringement notices) just for a quick license and WOF check.

**Tigadee** · 16th November 2011, 08:48

For those of you who have been stopped before, were you wearing your high-vis vest?

I have a theory that the police don't if you're wearing one because you appear to be safety-conscious and sensible...

**RickyT** · 16th November 2011, 09:03

I've pondered the same question. Depends whats the purpose of the bike.

I've found my GV250 absolutely perfect for commuting, doesn't lose speed with a pillion and handles the wellington winds fine. And best part about it ... average milage is 28k/L .

I would like to see if there is any power dip with a windshield and saddle bags, but at the moment, I see almost no reason to upgrade to a bigger bike . That said ... haven't tried bigger bikes yet..!

**carbonhed** · 16th November 2011, 09:16

I've been stopped twice in the last 18 mths when I just happened to be the next bike along after they'd lost a runner and a further three times on the Paekark and Rimutakas when they were running "safety" promotions... I must be cursed

So I wouldn't advise riding without the correct license

**nzspokes** · 16th November 2011, 09:34

So if your on restricted and on a 600 what do you get hit with? Say the bikes legal as in current reg and Wof and you wernt speeding?

**HenryDorsetCase** · 16th November 2011, 09:56

Originally Posted by Oakie

"I fought the law and the ... law won"

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best version.

**baffa** · 16th November 2011, 10:40

Keep in mind its 35 odd demerits for riding outside your license. 35 for bigger cc bike, 35 for riding after hours, and say 35 for getting snapped doing 30 or so kays over, and you could lose ur license in one hit.

I say rock the 250, I'm hanging out for a bigger bike myself, but everytime I attack a twisty road I end up grinning like a loon. It wont take that long before you can sit your full anyway.