$6-8k, looking for suggestions

[f2dz]

If you're interested in supersports then the best thing to do is to ride them all.

If Hamilton is anything like Auckland a lot of dealers won't have demos of their main models which is a royal pain in the arse, namely Yamaha and Kawasaki. I couldn't find any dealer in Auckland to test ride a ZX6 or an R6.

I'd vouch for a GSXR750 though, so long as you don't ever plan on stepping back down to a 600.

[Ender EnZed]

Keeping a close eye on this at the moment. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-855452467.htm
Anything to pay particular attention to on the CBR's?

I don't even want to imagine what kind of life a bike must have had to end up painted matte black with fluro green rims.

[n3Xro]

If you're interested in supersports then the best thing to do is to ride them all.

If Hamilton is anything like Auckland a lot of dealers won't have demos of their main models which is a royal pain in the arse, namely Yamaha and Kawasaki. I couldn't find any dealer in Auckland to test ride a ZX6 or an R6.

I'd vouch for a GSXR750 though, so long as you don't ever plan on stepping back down to a 600.

Would if I could but you pretty much summed it up. They don't even seem interested in letting you ride the second hand bikes unless you show them you're keen to buy right away on your return.

I don't even want to imagine what kind of life a bike must have had to end up painted matte black with fluro green rims.

If its a paint job then not so keen. Dont mind if its just custom fairings, will see what its like in person.
I was getting the impression from the pics that it had a matte paint job and had just been washed hence that different sheens. The pic showing the HESD seemed to support this(spots on the tank area that looked like water spots)

[RideLife]

I have one of my two RGV250 VJ23's coming up for sale soon.
The VJ23 was the last of the RGV two strokes ever made, - Electric start model.

To some - nothing better for a weekend or trackday bike.

New WoF, Reg on hold. Looking for $4000.

Just an option.

[Big Dog]

It can be a bit of a tough call sending someone out on a middleweight. I don't speak for all or indeed any specific bike shop but: Experience says the >1l crowd are more likely to return the bike in good order.

Handing over the keys to $10k used to be a simple affair, any losses born by insurance. Not so simple anymore.

When I wanted to send someone out for a test ride I had to be able to answer a longer laundry list for a middle weight. Can they buy? When have they indicated they intend to buy? Have they ridden bigger than a 250 before? Is the ink dry on their license yet?

Most riders looking for a larger bike have a trade in and better disposable income, many are older, some are more mature.

If your salesperson gets a good vibe from you they may overturn a rule. If they get a bad one they will find a reason to hold out.

I sold a >$20k bike to a homeless looking dude. But he had to bring proof of funds and a license.

Given some of the stories you hear about people going on a few test rides a year rather than own a bike, doing a runner after dropping the bike, trying to trade in the bike elsewhere, leaving it as security at another shop etc, etc, etc.
The premiums get steep real fast if you don't keep a close eye.

I have heard that the shops excess with some insurers is lower for >1l.

If you want a test ride:
Do:
Dress appropriately.
Tell the truth about your ability to pay and proposed timeline.
Bring you license and proof of address ( most don't require it but could be the difference if your salesman is on the fence).
Be specific in what you want from a bike. 1 or 2 test rides is easy 15 is taking the piss.

Don't:
Talk about how fast you are or awesome wheelies are.
Lie to your salesman or they will assume all you have said is a lie.
Boast about your track skills.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[WNJ]

Pm me if ya want to try a ZX6R for size

[n3Xro]

Thanks for the offer, just bit the bullet and won an auction... should soon be the proud owner of http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-852597950.htm

[Akzle]

Thanks for the offer, just bit the bullet and won an auction... should soon be the proud owner of http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-852597950.htm

that will give you wood all day long.

[f2dz]

Thanks for the offer, just bit the bullet and won an auction... should soon be the proud owner of http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-852597950.htm

And people thought I was crazy going from a 250 to a 750. Awesome bike - I'm jealous.

Have fun with it. Ride safe.

[Banditbandit]

Thanks for the offer, just bit the bullet and won an auction... should soon be the proud owner of http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-852597950.htm

Awesome ... have fun on it ... I'm sure you will ... remember you don't have to go all out all the time ... and then you'll have even more fun on it ...

[n3Xro]

And people thought I was crazy going from a 250 to a 750. Awesome bike - I'm jealous.

Have fun with it. Ride safe.

One consideration in going to this one was the engine mode buttons... C for a at least a few minutes first.

[Mike.Gayner]

Thanks for the offer, just bit the bullet and won an auction... should soon be the proud owner of http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-852597950.htm

Fuck yeah, awesome choice.

[Big Dog]

Cool bike mister.

[mossy1200]

You did well on the price. Expected it to go into the 9s.
the good thing about a fast bike is you shouldn't feel like you need prove its a fast bike to anyone.
Take things easy and respect the grunt. Also keep your licence intact.

[n3Xro]

You did well on the price. Expected it to go into the 9s.
the good thing about a fast bike is you shouldn't feel like you need prove its a fast bike to anyone.
Take things easy and respect the grunt. Also keep your licence intact.

Thanks for the pointers in the first place, didnt expect to get it tbh... put the auto bid on and walked away...
Thats the plan, will definitely be taking it too the track and lining up the CSbS days to learn how to use it.