Time to buy a bike!

[MystikEagle]

I think these are on the list..http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-463419383.htm

Thanks but too far away and I'm not sure what the model number is but "bandit" isn't on the list

[MystikEagle]

Whatever you do don't rush into a bike, I'd try and ride a few to determine what suits you.

Also get any prospective bike checked out by a bike shop or knowledgeable mate.

Make a list of a few possible bikes in Auckland and make a day of it, also check out shops up there, most have websites listing their bikes.

Good luck.

Thanks, definately taking my time. Whatever I end up with has to do me for awhile. Will be a long time before I can afford to upgrade/buy something else

[MystikEagle]

Was just going to suggest that.

Kwaka ER6L is, I take it a nobbled version?

Edit: Don't rate the Beemer for what you want, but don't let that stop you taking it for a wee test ride.

ER6L?

May have to stay 600 or under due to rego costs So that rules out the Beemer anyways...

[Ocean1]

ER6L?

May have to stay 600 or under due to rego costs So that rules out the Beemer anyways...

Sorry, ER6-N, like this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-518761778.htm

ER6-NL is on the list, but I suspect the"L" is significant.

Pity, nice machine that fits the brief.

Edit: There's an older ER500, (500cc) that's on the list... but none on TM.

[ducatilover]

Thanks, definately taking my time. Whatever I end up with has to do me for awhile. Will be a long time before I can afford to upgrade/buy something else

A Bandit will start with GSF. Like GSF250, 400 etc

Sorry, ER6-N, like this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-518761778.htm

ER6-NL is on the list, but I suspect the"L" is significant.

Pity, nice machine that fits the brief.

Edit: There's an older ER500, (500cc) that's on the list... but none on TM.

Have we got the 650L here yet? It'd make the new EX300 thing completely redundant.

The ER500 are an excellent little bike

[MystikEagle]

Sorry, ER6-N, like this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-518761778.htm

ER6-NL is on the list, but I suspect the"L" is significant.

Pity, nice machine that fits the brief.

Edit: There's an older ER500, (500cc) that's on the list... but none on TM.

That is a nice bike! I just have to be careful where the pegs are, I need to stay away from the lower, "racing" type position.

[MystikEagle]

A Bandit will start with GSF. Like GSF250, 400 etc

There is GS and GSR and GSX but no GSF

[Ocean1]

That is a nice bike! I just have to be careful where the pegs are, I need to stay away from the lower, "racing" type position.

Sold an ER6F last year, (faired version), not too sport-scrunched.

Re ergonomics, have a play with this: http://cycle-ergo.com/

Edit, (again). ER6 very similar shaped ergos to that Suzuki 500 that's sold. Worth keeping an eye out for another one...

[ducatilover]

There is GS and GSR and GSX but no GSF

Well there we go, the only LAMS Bandit will be the GSF250
Good little bikes too...

You should go get your leg over everything you can

[MystikEagle]

Sold an ER6F last year, (faired version), not too sport-scrunched.

Re ergonomics, have a play with this: http://cycle-ergo.com/

Edit, (again). ER6 very similar shaped ergos to that Suzuki 500 that's sold. Worth keeping an eye out for another one...

That is an awesome site! Added to my bookmarks...

[MystikEagle]

Well there we go, the only LAMS Bandit will be the GSF250
Good little bikes too...

You should go get your leg over everything you can

Hmmm, my mind is rolling down the gutter...

[ducatilover]

You should probably test ride some bikes too?

[MystikEagle]

You should probably test ride some bikes too?

Maybe once Iv'e finished throwing my leg over everything in sight

Lol, thats kinda why I would rather buy something close enough to go look at

[ducatilover]

Go to bike shops etc and start throwing the leg over?

[MystikEagle]

Go to bike shops etc and start throwing the leg over?

Straight face, must keep a straight face

Righto, I have been to all (I think all) of the bike shops in hamilton and sat on a few of the bikes I like the look of, if nothing more than to get an idea of what they feel like as they are mostly out of my price range. I did rather like the Honda CBR250 but have been told I would need a bigger bike for the long distance trips I am planning to do