Welly New guy (DrDarkMatter)

[DrDarkMatter]

hi all, coming back into the riding fold after many many years away. I had my Bike license in the states 14 years ago and never renewed it........until now.

so now I have to start all over again, but cant wait to get back to it.

I just complete RoadSafe's Basic handling Skills coarse last Sunday in the hutt, now I am on the hunt for a 400 - 600cc bike to ride.

Anyway, just wanted to say HI and I look forward to riding.....

[GTRMAN]

Good stuff! Welcome to the zoo, try not to feed the trolls

[oneofsix]

hi all, coming back into the riding fold after many many years away. I had my Bike license in the states 14 years ago and never renewed it........until now.

so now I have to start all over again, but cant wait to get back to it.

I just complete RoadSafe's Basic handling Skills coarse last Sunday in the hutt, now I am on the hunt for a 400 - 600cc bike to ride.

Anyway, just wanted to say HI and I look forward to riding.....

Welcome victim Morning or afternoon session?
Check out the BRONZ slow paced rides thread. Tuesday night rides pitched at learners and skills improvement.

[DrDarkMatter]

thanks guys, these are the bikes I am looking at, any thoughts?

yes they are a bit old but they all look in pretty good nick...

Honda NV400SP 1988

Suzuki GSX400 EH 1987

Kawasaki ZZR400 1987

Yamaha XJ600 1988

I dont have a lot of money to spend atm, and I want to buy good protection so I am spending most of my money there.

[Dragon]

Don't cut out the idea of a 250cc with the lams laws coming in you can pick them up for a reasonable price.

Happy to let you have a go on my gsx250 so you can get an idea what size you want

Also im always keen for a ride and know a few people around on there L's so just give me a bell

[DrDarkMatter]

hi Dragon, thanks heaps mate, thats very kind of you,

um ya funny you should mention that, I have 2 250's on my watch list, but I thought for some reason people would poo poo the 250's

I have also on my list

Suzuki GSX 2004 250cc (Rangiora)

Suzuki GSX250 2002 (porirua)


I am 90k and 177cm you think these would be ok?

[GTRMAN]

hi Dragon, thanks heaps mate, thats very kind of you,

um ya funny you should mention that, I have 2 250's on my watch list, but I thought for some reason people would poo poo the 250's

I have also on my list

Suzuki GSX 2004 250cc (Rangiora)

Suzuki GSX250 2002 (porirua)


I am 90k and 177cm you think these would be ok?

Anything will do, if it is what you want and it is comfortable. What is your budget? What kind of riding are you looking at doing? You had your licence in the states, what did you ride there?

[DrDarkMatter]

Well I am primarily going to ride back and forth to work, I live just 25 km north of wellington so I am looking to commute, but I also want to ride with others locally, like Wairapa and joy rides like that, I am not looking to ride to Taupo or Auckland, or anywhere long long trips.

I had bikes in the states since my early teens, mostly dirtbikes, huskies mostly, but I rode a 600 ninja and CB750F for many years in Boston Mass but have not ridden since, and that was um 15+ years ago, yikes! lol

[DrDarkMatter]

Anything will do, if it is what you want and it is comfortable. What is your budget? What kind of riding are you looking at doing? You had your licence in the states, what did you ride there?

I have around $2500 to spend...

[GTRMAN]

I have around $2500 to spend...

Is this the NV you were looking at?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-557658851.htm

[DrDarkMatter]

yup thats the one...

thats me asking the question too.

[sinfull]

I have around $2500 to spend...

Got a 97 Kwaka ER 500 you might talk me into letting go of for that money ! Mrs has decided she aint really into riding and don't commute ! Prefers to go pillion so it's surplus to requirements now !

Not doing a sales pitch, but at 90 kg and having ridden 600 750s in the past, a 250 might be a bit of a let down for you once you've been riding a while again !

[DrDarkMatter]

Got a 97 Kwaka ER 500 you might talk me into letting go of for that money ! Mrs has decided she aint really into riding and don't commute ! Prefers to go pillion so it's surplus to requirements now !

Not doing a sales pitch, but at 90 kg and having ridden 600 750s in the past, a 250 might be a bit of a let down for you once you've been riding a while again !

oh? that sounds very interesting, I would like something that cc range, I was kind of thinking the same thing about the 250cc thats why I didnt mention it in the beginning,

can you please PM me with details about the bike?

thank you!!!!

[Dragon]

hi Dragon, thanks heaps mate, thats very kind of you,

um ya funny you should mention that, I have 2 250's on my watch list, but I thought for some reason people would poo poo the 250's

I have also on my list

Suzuki GSX 2004 250cc (Rangiora)

Suzuki GSX250 2002 (porirua)


I am 90k and 177cm you think these would be ok?

Im around a similar height but alittle lighter then you

if you want alittle bit of a longer test ride im happy to meet you somewhere and you can ride the bike and ill just follow you in your car? flick me a pm and ill give you my number

I commute from pram to wellington 110km round trip on the motorway no issue

Apart from the fact I find the wind alittle annoying (you shouldnt have as much issue) its pretty good on petrol and gets me around ok

While I would like a bigger bike im glad I went with the 250 to start with again as its meant I can ease back into it

[DrDarkMatter]

thanks Dragon, I will PM you mate, I really appreciate it, awesome