Quick bike help...

[placidfemme]

Hey

I'm still looking for a nice 250 for Sam... The only one that I've come across that both Sam and I like is all the way down in Wellington... I spent an hour on the phone Yesterday and couldn't find anywhere that would ship the bike to Auckland for under $500 So we've kinda given up on that one...

I've now found a Kawasaki Balius 250 (Pretty much a naked ZXR street fighter version) and it looks in pretty good nick (It's on TradeMe if you wanna have a look under "ZXR").

Anyway, Sam likes upright, non-faring bikes *sigh* So this one seems like a good deal, I've spoken to the guy selling it and he's not sure what the ride height is...

I don't want to waste his time, my time, Sam's time and Red Barons time... just to find that the bike is too high for her...

Now if anyone has owned one (or still does) please can you help me out...

Is the Balius lower than a Suzuki FXR150?

Is it about the same height as the ZXR250?

Thanks in advance

[bugjuice]

go to red baron, and all the other bike shops. See what bike best suits from the range, then narrow down your search to a few bikes instead of 'anything goes'.. At least you'll have a bit more aim that way. And test ride them too. Doesn't mean you have to buy them

[justsomeguy]

Well I think Sam should be fine on the balius - it's only slightly higher than your bike.

The seat is 29inches tall - compare that to Sam's inseam measurement for some idea.

PM Devil, if you want more info, as he has a Balius

[justsomeguy]

go to red baron, and all the other bike shops. See what bike best suits from the range, then narrow down your search to a few bikes instead of 'anything goes'.. At least you'll have a bit more aim that way. And test ride them too. Doesn't mean you have to buy them

I was at Red Baron yesterday ..... They have at least 6 gleaming (and I mean GLEAMING) ZZR250s....... among quite a decent selection - I think they've got a FZR, CBR, ZXR, VTR and maybe a GN as well......

So it's a pretty good choice if you want a one stop to test out all the bike sizes......

Their prices however.....

[placidfemme]

go to red baron, and all the other bike shops. See what bike best suits from the range, then narrow down your search to a few bikes instead of 'anything goes'.. At least you'll have a bit more aim that way. And test ride them too. Doesn't mean you have to buy them

Yeah we've done the bike shopping thing... Been around... Sam likes the look of the VTR/Bandits/Hornets... But they are taller then her FXR. She doesn't like the CBR's because they have round lights (lol must be a girl thing), she doesn't like the GN250's as they arn't gutsy enough for her and she thinks they look too plain... She doesn't like the cruiser styled 250's...

She basically wants a ZXR, but doesn't like the ZXR's in the shops at the mo... and this is the closet thing to a ZXR that I can find that kinda meets her criteria...

*hard shopping for someone else*

I've shown her the pic's of this bike and she likes the look of it... I just don't wanna waste anyones time if she is gonna be on tip toes...

[placidfemme]

I was at Red Baron yesterday ..... They have at least 6 gleaming (and I mean GLEAMING) ZZR250s....... among quite a decent selection - I think they've got a FZR, CBR, ZXR, VTR and maybe a GN as well......

So it's a pretty good choice if you want a one stop to test out all the bike sizes......

Their prices however.....

Sam doesn't like the ZZR's (And I thought I was fussy). YEah Red Baron's prices for 250's are like $6500

[justsomeguy]

Sam doesn't like the ZZR's (And I thought I was fussy). YEah Red Baron's prices for 250's are like $6500

Oh yeah...... sorry - the ZZR comment was personal(meant for me) I own a ZZR as you know and it's not exactly "mint" - looking at the Line-up at Red B's was quite nice.

They do have a VTR which is a really, really good bike. Have a look at that too.

That Balius looks like a real nice bike. Devil manages to keep up with quite a few larger bikes on it - Well worth at least a test ride I guess.

[crashe]

Placidfemme - Drag the woman to ALL the bike shops in Auckland and make her sit on them all. Don't just go to Red Baron.
There are plenty of other bike shops around.

AMPs (since I forgot to add this in... Sorry Lou)
2 motorbike shops on the Shore. (Can't remember their names sorry)
Mt Eden bikes.
Colemans.
Henderson motorbikes 0n View Rd.
Haldanes.
Red Baron.

That way she will know what feels right for her.
Then she can test ride the ones on her list.

Thats the only way to do it...

[Paul in NZ]

I dunno....

If the weathers OK and you pay for the gas and a plane ticket home I reckon a few people here might ride it up for you? Or Sam/you could fly down and we would point you in the right direction. Time it right and you can sleep on our floor!

Just a thought!

Cheers

[justsomeguy]

Placidfemme - Drag the woman to ALL the bike shops in Auckland and make her sit on them all. Don't just go to Red Baron.
There are plenty of other bike shops around.

2 motorbike shops on the Shore. (Can't remember their names sorry)
Mt Eden bikes.
Colemans.
Henderson motorbikes 0n View Rd.
Haldanes.
Red Baron.

That way she will know what feels right for her.
Then she can test ride the ones on her list.

Thats the only way to do it...

Why go to all the shops if most of the bikes are available (for sitting on) in one place......

[placidfemme]

Placidfemme - Drag the woman to ALL the bike shops in Auckland and make her sit on them all. Don't just go to Red Baron.
There are plenty of other bike shops around.

2 motorbike shops on the Shore. (Can't remember their names sorry)
Mt Eden bikes.
Colemans.
Henderson motorbikes 0n View Rd.
Haldanes.
Red Baron.

That way she will know what feels right for her.
Then she can test ride the ones on her list.

Thats the only way to do it...

Thanks Yeah we did the bike run... went to about 5 different shops... she sat on nearly every damn bike around (It took ages...) but I didn't see Balius bikes and so I don't know what the ride height is... the guy said he doesn't want to ride from Howick into town just to see if the ride height is right for her... he said he'd try to measure it but didn't sound overly keen to do so... but keen enough to sell the bike...

I've PM Devil and asked him about his Balius

I dunno....

If the weathers OK and you pay for the gas and a plane ticket home I reckon a few people here might ride it up for you? Or Sam/you could fly down and we would point you in the right direction. Time it right and you can sleep on our floor!

Just a thought!

Cheers

Thats an Awesome idea I'll talk to Sam and see what she thinks about me flying down there to pick it up (hehehehehhe)

[Ixion]

Why go to all the shops if most of the bikes are available (for sitting on) in one place......

y'don't have much experience of women d'ya.

Why go to all the clothes shops or shoe shops you might as well ask.

[Drew]

I've shown her the pic's of this bike and she likes the look of it... I just don't wanna waste anyones time if she is gonna be on tip toes...

You do realise, that you can lower a bike a bit, without upsetting the feel too much.
Slide the forks into the yokes a wee bit, and Bobs your aunty

[aff-man]

i'll ride the bike up from welly

if you worried about the size thing (i know they are expensive) but a CBR250 is probably one of the lowes riding positions

[justsomeguy]

y'don't have much experience of women d'ya.

Why go to all the clothes shops or shoe shops you might as well ask.

Hmm..... yeah......should have realised that this was a girl asking about going "shopping"

..... I've already told her earlier it's 29 inches...... and her partner has already sat on several bikes so it should be the same size......but hey what do I know...

I'll shut up now.....