Help noobs buy bikes that can tackle the South Island

**Yandog1987** · 29th October 2015, 17:28

Hey guys as thread title suggests me and my pal have organised a trip down South Island over Christmas, both very new to this.

Looking for a cruiser type bike, 250cc minimum is required I have been told ?

Found 2 possible bikes both 2008

Suzuki intruder VL250

Suzuki classic lc vl250

My budget is around $3.5k which I guess is a stumbling block in itself. Any input as to what make and models to look for ? Glad imfound this place as I almost bought a gn 250l ast week

Really appreciate any help guys

Thanks !

**skippa1** · 29th October 2015, 18:32

You should start more threads about this

**ellipsis** · 29th October 2015, 18:41

...I did big Sth Island trips on a Honda SS90 and even, Triumph Bonnevilles, I'm sure you will cope...

**husaberg** · 29th October 2015, 18:41

Posing cruiser type 250 bikes are not actually more comfortable to ride on the open road, go for a more practical configuration and size bike of the lams list.
If you shop around you should be able to find a pair of Hosungbag 650's for that sort of coin each, if it only $3500 in total you will have to settle for Hosungbag 250's.

**Akzle** · 29th October 2015, 18:59

one thread would do there, billy.

Also. Search some shit. For fuchs ache.

**AllanB** · 29th October 2015, 19:00

Post pictures of fit looking topless women and I'll help.

**Akzle** · 29th October 2015, 19:01

do it on a gn. Pussy,

**ryanstev** · 30th October 2015, 13:17

My first bike was a VT250C, a 250cc Cruiser.

I kept it for 2 months before trading it in on my 400. Don't get a 250.

**haydes55** · 30th October 2015, 13:38

Before you even look at bikes, buy a brand new, good fitting helmet. Buy a waterproof textile jacket and pants. Buy some comfortable boots, also preferably waterproof. Buy a set of gloves.

What ever money left over is your budget for a bike.

**Scubbo** · 30th October 2015, 13:45

could do it on a scootah

was thinking of doing this, just take a while is all :P

**awa355** · 30th October 2015, 13:53

Not another "which bike should I buy" thread?.

**EJK** · 30th October 2015, 14:00

Originally Posted by Yandog1987

Hey guys as thread title suggests me and my pal have organised a trip down South Island over Christmas, both very new to this.

Looking for a cruiser type bike, 250cc minimum is required I have been told ?

Found 2 possible bikes both 2008

Suzuki intruder VL250

Suzuki classic lc vl250

My budget is around $3.5k which I guess is a stumbling block in itself. Any input as to what make and models to look for ? Glad imfound this place as I almost bought a gn 250l ast week

Really appreciate any help guys

Thanks !

On the other thread you stated that you just got your BHS certificate. Are you comfortable with open road riding?