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    Help noobs buy bikes that can tackle the South Island

    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 !

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    You should start more threads about this

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

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    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.



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    one thread would do there, billy.

    Also. Search some shit. For fuchs ache.

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

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    do it on a gn. Pussy,

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    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.

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    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.

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    could do it on a scootah was thinking of doing this, just take a while is all :P

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    Not another "which bike should I buy" thread?.
    " Rule books are for the Guidance of the Wise, and the Obedience of Fools"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yandog1987 View Post
    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?


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    Quote Originally Posted by EJK View Post
    On the other thread you stated that you just got your BHS certificate. Are you comfortable with open road riding?
    who cares?

    Get a k6 gsxr 1000.

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    I can see now this is going to end bad!
    Trumpydom!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grubber View Post
    I can see now this is going to end bad!
    Oh c'mon now, I for one admire the optimism of planning a south island trip when one doesn't even have a bike as yet...

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