Bikes. I'm a bit confused

[croozn]

With only scooter experience in Rarotonga ... he'll be dead before the rego expires ..

get to know me before you "judge me"
just becasue im getting my full class 6 within a month doesnt mean im gunna get a big fast bike and be STUPID, i VALUE my life and OTHERS,
ive always wanted my class 6 and couldnt be bothered buying bikes to suit the restrictions,

i am asking professional advice from other fellow advanced bike riders before i commit to a machine.

thanks

[FJRider]

... i am asking professional advice from other fellow advanced bike riders before i commit to a machine.

thanks

And who/where might THEY be ... somewhere OTHER than KB ... I hope ... ...

[mossy1200]

I am asking professional advice from other fellow advanced bike riders before i commit to a machine.

Little moments like this keep me under 3 pills per day.

[FJRider]

just becasue im getting my full class 6 within a month doesnt mean im gunna get a big fast bike and be STUPID, i VALUE my life and OTHERS,

And ... in your considered and experienced opinion ... the TRX850 is neither big or fast for one such as you with VERY limited riding experience .. ?????????????

ive always wanted my class 6 and couldnt be bothered buying bikes to suit the restrictions,

I might suggest you make out a will ... you family might appreciate it ...

[Moi]

Little moments like this keep me under 3 pills per day.

Three pills a day... No! A nice curry and half a bottle of Pays D'Oc cab sauv is far better... hic!

[FJRider]

get to know me before you "judge me"

thanks

Nah ... I doubt if you'll live long enough to make the effort worthwhile ...

[FJRider]

Little moments like this keep me under 3 pills per day.

I'm curious to know who he asked ... it certainly wasn't on THIS site ...

[mossy1200]

I'm curious to know who he asked ... it certainly wasn't on THIS site ...

Biker Angels----Girlie bikers showing us how its done


Hes been talking in the girly threads. We all know women are never wrong.

[FJRider]

Biker Angels----Girlie bikers showing us how its done


Hes been talking in the girly threads. We all know women are never wrong.

mmmmmmmmmm ...

[FJRider]

i am after a bike that can be fun, but also be comfortable with a pillion on the back, also comfy ride for the passenger

a gn250 ...

[FJRider]

Biker Angels----Girlie bikers showing us how its done

I checked ... NUP ...


Just the wannabee threads ... appropiate really ..

[Maha]

The trx is a great bike but shite for a pillion unless ya only going down to the dairy.

The Suzie 750 is a boring reliable comfortable bike but good-ish for pillions.

The rf, forget it, too small, under powered rev head.

The other yamie, fook knows????

If ya want an interesting bike that does pillion well, an old CBR thou or a VFR, or yamie 1200 Xjr thingie perhaps?

Something like this for $5K http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-891420547.htm
Or this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-890494723.htm

Both awesome buying.

[FJRider]

..Both awesome buying.

maybe ... but for one with a few hours riding scooters on Rarotonga ... NUP ..

[spanner spinner]

having a meltdown on what kind of bike to buy,
have a few that im interested in...... but would like other peoples advice and experience with these bikes and what to look out for

#1 Suzuki GSX750F 1999 done 76.000kms
#2 Suzuki RF 2001 400 done 36.000kms
#3 Yamaha TRX850 1995 done 62.000kms
#4 Yamaha TRX 850 1997 done 64.000kms
#5 Yamaha FZX750 - 1996 done 41.000 kms

they are all reasonably priced,

thanks heaps

from some one who has to fix these things when they go wrong my two cents


#1 Suzuki GSX750F 1999 done 76.000kms carb slides and needles wear badly, at the right mileage to start having carb/running issues
#2 Suzuki RF 2001 400 done 36.000kms jap import, parts are getting hard to get and bit overweight for the power , and same carb problems coming up in the next 10 to 20 thousand kms
#3 Yamaha TRX850 1995 done 62.000kms great bike just make sure the valve clearance has been done, can burn exhaust valves if running to tight exhaust clearance
#4 Yamaha TRX 850 1997 done 64.000kms same as above
#5 Yamaha FZX750 - 1996 done 41.000 kms try getting parts for it, engine parts are all right as similar to fz750 but the rest of it will be a problem. short production and nothing else the same in the Yamaha range will make parts a problem

[carburator]

get to know me before you "judge me"
just becasue im getting my full class 6 within a month doesnt mean im gunna get a big fast bike and be STUPID, i VALUE my life and OTHERS,
ive always wanted my class 6 and couldnt be bothered buying bikes to suit the restrictions,

i am asking professional advice from other fellow advanced bike riders before i commit to a machine.

thanks

The TRX850 is certainly not for a novice rider, ( im not being an asshole I've owned two and raced one in battle of the twins )
Its not forgiving as modern bikes and certainly needs to be ridden with conviction.

Stock bikes are limited to 180kmph ( the R versions had the 240kmph speedo )
Stock bikes have very soft front ends ( change that ) otherwise tank slapper central

engines are bullet proof, though need good oil and the valve clearances / buckets need to be done @ 60,000
YZF750 running gear bolts in.