Lams cruiser for big boy?

[PorkChop]

Hey, I'm new to this thing. So any help would be appreciated. I am 6'1 and 120kg and looking for a LAMS 650 Cruiser. Any suggestions out there for a larger guy. It's not my first bike but i'm still on my learners. Looking for something that would handle going on the motorway from Auckland CBD to Manukau city to work everyday.

Cheers for your help in advance.

[Flip]

You won't go wrong with a LS650 or C50 I think they are called these days.

I am just over 6' but not that heavy anymore and I like the two tone LS/C50. I was thinking about buying one for the "boss"

Welcome to Kiwi Biker, there are a lot of wankers around here so take what is written with a grain of salt.

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Flip the wanker on the fucking harley.

[Trebor]

You won't go wrong with a LS650 or C50 I think they are called these days.

Suzuki S40 Boulevard.

[ital916]

Hey, I'm new to this thing. So any help would be appreciated. I am 6'1 and 120kg and looking for a LAMS 650 Cruiser. Any suggestions out there for a larger guy. It's not my first bike but i'm still on my learners. Looking for something that would handle going on the motorway from Auckland CBD to Manukau city to work everyday.

Cheers for your help in advance.

If it's not your first bike, then it's not your first time at the rodeo. Seriously dude, smash out some research, go have a look at the bikes, sit on them, test ride them, then when you narrow it down and are stuck between two, ask the question, e.g. "I want this or this, anyone have long term experience with them". The market isn't flooded for 650cc or below cruisers, so it wont be a big choice to choose from either. Google and a bit of hard work is your friend.

[PorkChop]

If it's not your first bike, then it's not your first time at the rodeo. Seriously dude, smash out some research, go have a look at the bikes, sit on them, test ride them, then when you narrow it down and are stuck between two, ask the question, e.g. "I want this or this, anyone have long term experience with them". The market isn't flooded for 650cc or below cruisers, so it wont be a big choice to choose from either. Google and a bit of hard work is your friend.

Hey mate, thanks for your reply. I've been looking around for a while and thought that the S40 was a bit too small, almost the same size as a GN250.

Anyone had anything to do with the Hyosung GV650's?

[ital916]

Hey mate, thanks for your reply. I've been looking around for a while and thought that the S40 was a bit too small, almost the same size as a GN250.

Anyone had anything to do with the Hyosung GV650's?

They run the same engine as the gt650, which in essence was/is based off the sv650 motor. Under stressed, easy to ride. Parts for africa as the 650 aquila has been around for a while now. In saying that....I wouldn't have one . Will haul your butt around alright, when you get your full you can de-restrict it and ride the tits off it.

[blackdog]

Bob that shit. And then who cares if it's a touch too small, you'll be too cool to care.

http://www.rycamotors.com/bikes/RR1/about/index.html

[PorkChop]

They run the same engine as the gt650, which in essence was/is based off the sv650 motor. Under stressed, easy to ride. Parts for africa as the 650 aquila has been around for a while now. In saying that....I wouldn't have one . Will haul your butt around alright, when you get your full you can de-restrict it and ride the tits off it.

Cheers mate, what would you suggest out of the GV650 and the s40?

[ital916]

Cheers mate, what would you suggest out of the GV650 and the s40?

The gv650, sure you can bob the s40 but it's still going to be an asthmatic 650cc single, you'd have to put some dollars in to ever get it to put a smile on your face engine wise (IMO not a widely shared opinion I would reckon). The gv on the other hand would be slow in lams mode but once derestricted would be a right blast, and can be hotted up for about the same cost of the suzuki. Hysoung has come a long way, the build quality is good. The suzuki is just as likely to start rusting (my bus included) and break down. So go with whatever gives you a steaming hard on, if they don't then save your pennies till you can get a bike that does. Oh an if you get the gv, put a trend killer kit on it.

[PorkChop]

The gv650, sure you can bob the s40 but it's still going to be an asthmatic 650cc single, you'd have to put some dollars in to ever get it to put a smile on your face engine wise (IMO not a widely shared opinion I would reckon). The gv on the other hand would be slow in lams mode but once derestricted would be a right blast, and can be hotted up for about the same cost of the suzuki. Hysoung has come a long way, the build quality is good. The suzuki is just as likely to start rusting (my bus included) and break down. So go with whatever gives you a steaming hard on, if they don't then save your pennies till you can get a bike that does. Oh an if you get the gv, put a trend killer kit on it.

You think it'd be ok doing a motorway run at 100km every day with my frame on it? I have a GN250 at the moment and it pretty much sounds like it's going to shit itself doing 90km/h. Thanks for all of your help mate.

[DMNTD:Me]

You think it'd be ok doing a motorway run at 100km every day with my frame on it? I have a GN250 at the moment and it pretty much sounds like it's going to shit itself doing 90km/h. Thanks for all of your help mate.

Both would handle your size with ease. You're not that big dude, plenty of blokes much bigger riding similar bikes so all good

[PorkChop]

Both would handle your size with ease. You're not that big dude, plenty of blokes much bigger riding similar bikes so all good

Sweet cheers man. The GV650's seem quite hard to find around Auckland. Saw one at Red Baron for around $11k so not that keen. I might pop in to Coleman's and see their S40s. Cheers bro. They look SOOO small though. Not much of a step in size from the GN250....

[St_Gabriel]

Had a GV250 (EFI) and it hauled my fat arse around with ease. Next bike was a suzuki VL250 (carby) and it also hauled my arse with ease, i am not as tall but would be a little heavier. Had a blast and didnt get the option for LAMS as it was just before it came into law. Dont forget that anything on the LAMS list is only legal whilst it has NO modifications, technically even a aftermarket airfilter makes it a non LAMS legal. You can do whatever you like to a 250 as they are all legal (within reason of course) unless specifically EXCLUDED. Having said that, if I was going through the system now, i would definitely be looking at a GV650.

[PorkChop]

Had a GV250 (EFI) and it hauled my fat arse around with ease. Next bike was a suzuki VL250 (carby) and it also hauled my arse with ease, i am not as tall but would be a little heavier. Had a blast and didnt get the option for LAMS as it was just before it came into law. Dont forget that anything on the LAMS list is only legal whilst it has NO modifications, technically even a aftermarket airfilter makes it a non LAMS legal. You can do whatever you like to a 250 as they are all legal (within reason of course) unless specifically EXCLUDED. Having said that, if I was going through the system now, i would definitely be looking at a GV650.

Hey bro, thanks for the help. Looking to get away from the 250's. I've got a little GN at the moment and since i'm going to be covering quite a lot of distance a day between home and work, i'm looking for something a little bigger.

It's proving a bit difficult to find what is LAMS approved and what is not. I was looking at a GV650 on Trademe, emailed the dealer and he informed me that that bike was not LAMS approved.

Have been looking at this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-581812956.htm) a bit out of my price range but am drawn to the larger frame of the bike?

Anyone know how these go? Or any other recommendations?

Cheers

[awa355]

Have a look at a Yamaha XVS650. LAMs aproved and a far better bike than those who've never owned or ridden one would have you believe.

My one.