First test ride!

**mossy1200** · 17th March 2012, 21:08

Personally idd find the cheapist 250 or even 200 to keep me going till lam laws change.Idd get something i new i could flog fast at same price or a profit.

Maybe this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=456726518

Then idd call in help from your workmates as they all ride and are mechanics.
You know the revin process etc

Idd say 1k to 1200 and on the road and you could sell for same or more in october-november

Im not saying you will or should but its what i would do then get myself a nice old lams 500plus or ducati later.Gives another 6 months of savings also for then.Idd be saying if excess money spent now will lead to a loss when lams changes the buying options later.4-5k vtr might be 3-4k in 6months time with the changes.

**GingerMidget** · 17th March 2012, 21:11

thanks for that.

I'm realistically not able to buy a bike until I finish paying off a small debt, but thats being pushed back as of monday with my new glasses taking priority. Its annoying, but by the time i'm debt free, were looking at winter, and i want a deposit at least. So looking about when lams comes in. meh. i'm not really in any great hurry. i'm still young enough that it doesn't matter what i do.

**mossy1200** · 17th March 2012, 21:13

Originally Posted by GingerMidget

thanks for that.

I'm realistically not able to buy a bike until I finish paying off a small debt, but thats being pushed back as of monday with my new glasses taking priority. Its annoying, but by the time i'm debt free, were looking at winter, and i want a deposit at least. So looking about when lams comes in. meh. i'm not really in any great hurry. i'm still young enough that it doesn't matter what i do.

you should grab the 250 for $200 and keep it in my garage till you can afford to fix it.LOL i prob get bored and start making the bike better if its sitting there anway.

**ducatilover** · 18th March 2012, 00:45

Originally Posted by mossy1200

Maybe this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=456726518

I want one of them, very neat little bike. I'd be all over that like a rash if I had the room/money to pour in to it

**GingerMidget** · 18th March 2012, 08:26

Hahaha I don't have $200 at the moment! besides, lack of space is a problem. Mum would have kittens if I took that home. Or kill me, ya know, just a minor difference.

**mossy1200** · 18th March 2012, 10:21

Originally Posted by GingerMidget

Hahaha I don't have $200 at the moment! besides, lack of space is a problem. Mum would have kittens if I took that home. Or kill me, ya know, just a minor difference.

Ok ill grab it and put it back on road.Maybe ill sell it to you later LOL.It may look different though.

**pritch** · 18th March 2012, 11:42

Originally Posted by ducatilover

Been on 'em all and I'd take a Hornet over the VTR250,

Ummm that's a funny comment for someone called "ducatilover" ?

**Number One** · 18th March 2012, 11:57

Originally Posted by xtskinz

Ah. Fun and games trying to get a helmet that works with glasses (sunnies or prescription) )

This isn't too big an issue really. I have had Shoei, shark and Arais all fine. Think it's only a problem if you have Ray Charles-esq or aviators or Jackie O styles

Think I might've spotted you on the scooter splitting down gorge, thanks for moving over for me and just be ware that you don't have the noise or road presence as on a bike (lower and quieter) so have your spidey senses switched to high power always! People drive like twits on the gorge, changing lanes in a second without warning. Not such an issue for people on loud obnoxious bikes like mine...my Rocco tends to part the traffic like ole what's his name in the Bible did to the sea.

Enjoy these first steps it's like a revelation eh

**sugilite:Me** · 18th March 2012, 12:22

IMHO the red mist should not set in till your on the quiet back roads of the Waiarapa, and only then once you know them, i.e. where the farm gates, turnoffs, green moss, wind strikes are etc. Naturally the red mist should be speed limited to 100 kph, lest I get harpooned by the kb safety squad. I grew up riding the Wellington roads, and really there are no red mist roads left over that way, esp with all the lifestyle blocks generating the SUV traffic they do these days. And as for the bay roads, any of them, too many site seeing types looking at the beautiful scenery rather than the road. Not trying to put a damper on your riding aspirations, just pointing out there is much to consider when riding bikes fast.

**Number One** · 18th March 2012, 12:34

Originally Posted by GingerMidget

Or maybe I just need to slow the hell down, and stop pretending I know what I'm doing. Hrm,, theres a better idea. I need to go on the tuesday night rides before I attempt to ride alone and be a moron.

Hmm yes get some training in or you'll learn THE HARD WAY then you'll feel like a REAL moron...if you survive it that is...

Dont let the excitement of it all take you over.