Just got my Learners and want a 250cc bike. Help please?

**Akzle** · 15th July 2012, 10:52

**Alexofbbulgaria** · 15th July 2012, 11:31

Yer I have been looking at them, Ive put them on watchlist to see how much they are going for. I will be getting a 1k loan off a friend when I find a good enough bike. Thanks, I will be keeping a close eye on trademe over the next month to try get a good one.

What do you guys think of turners auction house? Could I get anything good from there

**Alexofbbulgaria** · 15th July 2012, 19:24

Originally Posted by Akzle

here's my shortlist for ya:

Thanks, I had a few of those on watchlist and I also hadn't seen some of those. I plan on trying to see some of the closer bikes to the Auckland district. I will let you know how it goes

**Hopeful Bastard** · 16th July 2012, 02:23

Bare in mind that some of those sound like they need some decent mechanical work doing to them...

**Akzle** · 16th July 2012, 11:06

Originally Posted by Alexofbbulgaria

What do you guys think of turners auction house? Could I get anything good from there

i've known several people who've bought cars through turners (no problems), no bikes tho. i imagine they'd be as good as any auction house, but TBH, most people would probably just put their bikes for sale on trademe, sella, or here, what with this being the computer age and all.

i'll have a look at that sr in helensville next time i come through if you're at all interesting in it...
also reckon that cb is worth a nudge if you get the time/inclination...

Originally Posted by Hopeful Bastard

Bare in mind that some of those sound like they need some decent mechanical work doing to them...

yes. but he's handy. a new head gasket and rings is hardly the end-all of repairs.

**Alexofbbulgaria** · 17th July 2012, 13:38

Originally Posted by Akzle

i've known several people who've bought cars through turners (no problems), no bikes tho. i imagine they'd be as good as any auction house, but TBH, most people would probably just put their bikes for sale on trademe, sella, or here, what with this being the computer age and all.

I heard that they were usually police auctions and most of the stuff goes dirt cheap and that you can get a real steal if your lucky

Originally Posted by Akzle

i'll have a look at that sr in helensville next time i come through if you're at all interesting in it...
also reckon that cb is worth a nudge if you get the time/inclination...

Man that sr looks mint, there is also only one person interested in it so far. That bike looks perfect for what I am wanting, I just hope that it doesnt end up in a bidding war and go over 1.5k

Yer cb could be ok, I would definitely wanna go with someone that knows all about bikes to give it a good look over and see if the problem is what he says and if there is other stuff wrong. Plus it is at a hell of a low price at the moment.

**ducatilover** · 17th July 2012, 16:07

Originally Posted by Akzle

yes. but he's handy. a new head gasket and rings is hardly the end-all of repairs.

Find me a set of rings and a headgasket for a ZXR250A/B at a reasonable price? This is assuming it doesn't need O/S parts.

Buy simple with small money.
GN250
SR250
Scorpio
GT250 Hyoshit
Early VT250/VTR250/VTZ250
etc. For that money I'd be looking at very common bikes.
GN's are easy to repair and cheap to buy/fix.
VT250's are reasonably good, if a tidy-ish VT250 Spada could be found for that coin I would buy one, I had one that did 150,000km on the original motor.

Effectively, if you try buy the fastest thing you can in a 250cc bike, for little $$$ you will get screwed over.

**Akzle** · 17th July 2012, 18:57

Originally Posted by ducatilover

GT250 Hyoshit

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**Laava** · 17th July 2012, 22:43

If you are bidding on bikes on Turners be VERY wary. They start off asking for massive first bid and drop down till they get it. Common models are often bid on by breakers who can afford to pay good money, more than it is worth to a private buyer. If you know your market and models well, you should be OK.

**GSF** · 18th July 2012, 10:53

Originally Posted by Sed57

Suzuki GN250 or a Yamaha Scorpio are probably ones to consider. They have a more upright riding position, so you'll be able to gentle start working on your core strength when you're riding. I'd stay away from any sports bikes, my first bike was a Hyosung GT250S and it's just massively uncomfortable. Because I haven't worked on any of my core strength it's not long before all my weight is on my hands, and they start going numb after 20 minutes of riding.

No offense dude, but you're doing it wrong.
Hands going numb after 20mins of riding is not normal at all. Compared to a 600 supersport or a 1000 superbike the riding position on your Hyosung is not that aggressive.

I had the same problem when I started riding my Bandit. Try doing the following:

-When cornering, grip the tank with your knees & thighs and put weight on the footpegs
-Relax your upper body, you are probably unconsciously tightening your shoulders and arms

You don't need to put weight on the bars or have a death grip on your grips. Doing that will, as somebody else posted, make your steering heavy and difficult and also if you start to get a wobble going on in the front it will be much harder to get back under control. When you're out riding open road try to scoot your butt back on the seat, drape yourself over the tank and relax your arms. The Hyosungs are definitely big enough to get a chin on the tank even if you're a big fucker.

**Alexofbbulgaria** · 31st July 2012, 13:40

Originally Posted by nzspokes

If you find something you like, as on here for someone to come with you to look. That way you will get an opinion from somebody thats not emotionally attached to the bike.

Any one here keen to give there opinion on a bike I have agreed to buy for 500 assuming all that is wrong with it is new front tyre and indicator casing needed. It is a GN250, If i cant find someone to come can someone please explain to me in a little detial what major faults I should be looking for?

**Alexofbbulgaria** · 31st July 2012, 13:41

Originally Posted by Akzle

i have connections in auckland.

also. i come through monthly or so.
i will PM you when in town. or call/txt me.
i know a guy with a few spare bikes.. in pieces, and a few guys with spare gear (how big is your head?) so might be able to scratch something together for you and get you on the road...

PS. an 800$ shitter is still gonna be fun. i haven't paid more than 2k for any bike i've had (purchasing) but then i've been given a few at mate's rates that are probably worth more... so...
helmet, gloves, rock n roll!!

I am buying this what do you think?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=497313100

**Tigadee** · 31st July 2012, 14:18

Make sure the seller settles the rego before you buy it. Otherwise you'll have to pay for his backdated rego (form the time the rego expired to present).

It'd be best if he puts WOF at least on it. Rego you can pay for yourself (for new, not the backdated rego mentioned just now), but if you buy and then take it for WOF, you may end up paying lots more for some surprises.

Good buying tips here:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...sed-motorcycle

**FJRider** · 31st July 2012, 14:31

Originally Posted by Tigadee

Make sure the seller settles the rego before you buy it. Otherwise you'll have to pay for his backdated rego (form the time the rego expired to present).

It is the seller that is held responsible for the backdated rego. The new owner only pays from the time the change of ownership takes place ...