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

[FJRider]

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.

I looked at that link ... the bike is de-registered. Requires a Vin (about $500) and WoF (who knows what $$$ involved there) ... all he says is it needs a "little work" ...

My advice to the OP ... is find one already in the system. You pay more maybe ... but it isn't worth the hassle chasing legality on some bikes. If it was easy ... HE would have done it.

[Alexofbbulgaria]

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 ...

jeese had me worried then haha

what about those front bars do u see that lil spot on the right had side? (im not sure if they are called bars but is that thing a problem

EDIT: I dont mean bars i mean forks just found the term

[Alexofbbulgaria]

I looked at that link ... the bike is de-registered. Requires a Vin (about $500) and WoF (who knows what $$$ involved there) ... all he says is it needs a "little work" ...

My advice to the OP ... is find one already in the system. You pay more maybe ... but it isn't worth the hassle chasing legality on some bikes. If it was easy ... HE would have done it.

yer its deregistered but i found it in the system I carjamed it and found all the info on it its here

http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=LWMACNLC752011777

$150 - $250 for inspection plus $273.80 for re-registering

During the inspection u get wof.

to make sure nothing major is wrong with it can you give me some things i must check??

[FJRider]

jeese had me worried then haha

what about those front bars do u see that lil spot on the right had side? (im not sure if they are called bars but is that thing a problem

IT IS DEREGISTERED. It requires a VIN (about $500) before you can get a WoF. it "Needs work" (he didn't say what was required) to get a WoF. Unless you have the time and inclination (and $$$) to get it legal .. leave well alone.

[Alexofbbulgaria]

IT IS DEREGISTERED. It requires a VIN (about $500) before you can get a WoF. it "Needs work" (he didn't say what was required) to get a WoF. Unless you have the time and inclination (and $$$) to get it legal .. leave well alone.

This is what he said needed to be done

Hi what does the bike need ta get back on the road with no problems? cheers letisia1 (3 ) 6:19 pm, Mon 30 Jul

a re vin then right indicator cover needs replacing. also it will need a new front tyre.

I am willing to spend the 500 plus upto 500 more fixing it. Do you really feel that an 07 bike with lapsed rego nearly 2 years ago has too much work needed?

[FJRider]

$150 - $250 for inspection plus $273.80 for re-registering

As I said ... $about $500

During the inspection u get wof.

to make sure nothing major is wrong with it can you give me some things i must check??

You have 28 days from when a WoF test is done to get it re-tested (if it needs to be).

Too many things they check ... get the vin passed first. THAT is NO certainty.

For example .... Vin check (or supposed to) brake disc thickness (under minimum and its a fail) Wof just check brakes WORK.

[GSF]

jeese had me worried then haha

what about those front bars do u see that lil spot on the right had side? (im not sure if they are called bars but is that thing a problem

EDIT: I dont mean bars i mean forks just found the term

I assume you're meaning this (indicated my my lolmspaint arrow)



That is seriously nasty corrosion of the hard chroming on the fork tube. As a result, the previously nice and smooth tube surface is now rusty and rough.

I don't know how soft the front end on that Ginny is, but if that corroded part of the tube manages to travel through the fork seals when the suspension is compressed, it will chew the fork seals up and the forks will leak oil. Also note that the corrosion is only going to get worse with time and spread.

I believe bad enough fork oil leaks can make your bike unwarrantable. Only thing to do with seriously rooted fork tubes is replace them with non-corroded items.

If the bike needs to be re-VIN'ed to get it back on the road, watch out, 'cause I think VINs are muuuuuch more in depth than your average warrant, which is usually performed by a trained ape.

[Alexofbbulgaria]

I assume you're meaning this (indicated my my lolmspaint arrow)



That is seriously nasty corrosion of the hard chroming on the fork tube. As a result, the previously nice and smooth tube surface is now rusty and rough.

I don't know how soft the front end on that Ginny is, but if that corroded part of the tube manages to travel through the fork seals when the suspension is compressed, it will chew the fork seals up and the forks will leak oil. Also note that the corrosion is only going to get worse with time and spread.

I believe bad enough fork oil leaks can make your bike unwarrantable. Only thing to do with seriously rooted fork tubes is replace them with non-corroded items.

If the bike needs to be re-VIN'ed to get it back on the road, watch out, 'cause I think VINs are muuuuuch more in depth than your average warrant, which is usually performed by a trained ape.

How much are new forks? I hear parts for these come cheap.

[FJRider]

This is what he said needed to be done

Hi what does the bike need ta get back on the road with no problems? cheers letisia1 (3 ) 6:19 pm, Mon 30 Jul

a re vin then right indicator cover needs replacing. also it will need a new front tyre.

I am willing to spend the 500 plus upto 500 more fixing it. Do you really feel that an 07 bike with lapsed rego nearly 2 years ago has too much work needed?

Purchase price ... $600
(up to) $520 Vin & rego
$200 for a front tyre (maybe a little more for it to be fitted)
Indicator lens $20 tops

and thats just what he knows about.

Surface rust is not a big issue. Structural rust IS. Don't keep the bike long enough for it to BE an issue for you.

By the time the Vin is done ... you will have paid at least $1300-$1400 ... and prior to the Vin ... you cant be sure it WILL pass ... unless you get it pre-checked. (at a bike shop maybe)

[Alexofbbulgaria]

Purchase price ... $600
(up to) $520 Vin & rego
$200 for a front tyre (maybe a little more for it to be fitted)
Indicator lens $20 tops

and thats just what he knows about.

Surface rust is not a big issue. Structural rust IS. Don't keep the bike long enough for it to BE an issue for you.

By the time the Vin is done ... you will have paid at least $1300-$1400 ... and prior to the Vin ... you cant be sure it WILL pass ... unless you get it pre-checked. (at a bike shop maybe)

thanks for the information, I am gonna get a mechanic friend to come with us

[ducatilover]

$200 for a front tyre?????? The fuck are you putting on it FJrider, a Pilot Power?
I've done a set of sport demons on a GN before for $300 fitted and balanced.
Original spec Cheng-Shin tyres are disturbingly cheap, and IRC may even do one

[Alexofbbulgaria]

$200 for a front tyre?????? The fuck are you putting on it FJrider, a Pilot Power?
I've done a set of sport demons on a GN before for $300 fitted and balanced.
Original spec Cheng-Shin tyres are disturbingly cheap, and IRC may even do one

Well I ended up getting it, a really fat friend of mine put all his weight on the front bars as i sat on it and the rust wasnt near it. There was also no damage to the rubber at the front, I will sand it back i think?

Is that the best option to removeing it? I had a quick ride on it, it had sat for too long so we took spark plug out gave it a good blowing and then dipped it in petrol and bang she was alive!!!

[Alexofbbulgaria]

At 500 bucks for the bike I am happy paying the re-registering fees and even up to 500 before to get it up to standard

[ducatilover]

I'd say you've got yourself a neat deal mate, I payed $660 for mine and it's an '88, I'm completely rebuilding the engine and have restored/modified the rest. It'll also owe me well under $1500 though
Check out my thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ant-small-bike
I know these things inside and out, so I'm more than happy to send you info
I'll also find the link to the owners manual I uploaded

[ducatilover]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26633588/GN250%20Manual.pdf
Owners manual