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    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    I know which I'd be happier to pay repair bills on ... and as a learner rider ... a pretty good chance needing.

    If he can afford an exotic European bike ... why ask our advice ... ???
    Plus, the Honda will be self-help mechanic friendly, especially for basic maintenance... also, bound to find others on KB who can help with advice - not that there aren't Duc fans here...

    Oh, well... horses and water troughs...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dharmbir View Post
    lol hows it rude ? the bike is ancient !
    My learner bike was a 1980 model. It didnt matter if it fell over. Shit fell off it, I learnt to put it back on.

    Its called learning, meh. Millennials....

    You could have used the money you saved to get some quality instruction.
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    but once again you proved me wrong.
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    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by caseye View Post
    The Nonda will give you evrything you ever need and still be going when it's time to trade it in, the Duc is for posers who put dollar value ahead of their needs and abilities, you'd be wise to at least go have a look at it, looks to me to be a goodún., well spotted Spokes, pity the bliinkers appear to be on.
    And they came and asked, you could be forgiven for thinking what a complete toss pot.
    Oh and welcoke along to KB, "New Biker Needs Help".
    You can lead a horse to water.......
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    but once again you proved me wrong.
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    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Moi View Post
    Plus, the Honda will be self-help mechanic friendly, especially for basic maintenance... also, bound to find others on KB who can help with advice - not that there aren't Duc fans here...

    Oh, well... horses and water troughs...
    guys i love the help its just i was at work and first thing i saw 1997 and i went no no too old , i didnt really meant anything by it,

    ok so if i had the option to buy this honda hornet 250cc 1997 24k kms for $3450 or honda cbr300r 2016 3.5k kms for $4k ,would you still advise hornet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dharmbir View Post
    lol hows it rude ? the bike is ancient !
    Never judge anything (or anyone) by age. Throughout your entire time riding motorcycles ... you will often be out-ridden by somebody on an older (and often smaller) motorcycle. And probably an older rider. Get used to it ...

    There are motorcycles on the Lam's list that are older than that bike ... that will go faster/suit you better ... for longer than that bike ... for a lot less $$$.
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dharmbir View Post
    guys i love the help its just i was at work and first thing i saw 1997 and i went no no too old , i didnt really meant anything by it,

    ok so if i had the option to buy this honda hornet 250cc 1997 24k kms for $3450 or honda cbr300r 2016 3.5k kms for $4k ,would you still advise hornet?
    You can pick 250 hornets up for $2500 if you look. One for sale that kinda money in auckland.

    CBR300 is a bucket of crap on a stick.
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    but once again you proved me wrong.
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    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    You can lead a horse to water.......
    People laugh at camels ... but at least camels KNOW they need water ...
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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    do yous think that oil leaks will be a problem ? they asking $3450 what should i offer

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    Quote Originally Posted by Moi View Post
    now we talking ! thats something that can still get 0s wet
    lucky hes in papatoetoe so i might ask for test ride this weekend after i get my license lmao

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dharmbir View Post
    guys i love the help its just i was at work and first thing i saw 1997 and i went no no too old , i didnt really meant anything by it,

    ok so if i had the option to buy this honda hornet 250cc 1997 24k kms for $3450 or honda cbr300r 2016 3.5k kms for $4k ,would you still advise hornet?
    Check out Repair/parts replacement costs ... insurance costs ...

    A 2016 CBR 300r ... with 3500 km's for $4000 ... ??? ...
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    Never judge anything (or anyone) by age. Throughout your entire time riding motorcycles ... you will often be out-ridden by somebody on an older (and often smaller) motorcycle. And probably an older rider. Get used to it ...

    There are motorcycles on the Lam's list that are older than that bike ... that will go faster/suit you better ... for longer than that bike ... for a lot less $$$.
    Yerp, trackdays when you think you are shit hot on a litre bike and a guy goes round the outside on a Hyobag 250.

    People will always think the latest is the best. 250 Hornet with 40hp eats anything modern.
    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    but once again you proved me wrong.
    Quote Originally Posted by cassina View Post
    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    Check out Repair/parts replacement costs ... insurance costs ...

    A 2016 CBR 300r ... with 3500 km's for $4000 ... ??? ...
    who need insurance for $5k bike i drive $8k skyline from 6 year never took insurance.
    yeah cbr deal is real ,,so would you buy that ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dharmbir View Post
    who need insurance for $5k bike i drive $8k skyline from 6 year never took insurance.
    yeah cbr deal is real ,,so would you buy that ??
    and what will you do when you ride your bike into someone's $20K car and their insurance takes you to court?

    factor in the cost of insurance, even if it's just third-party...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Moi View Post
    and what will you do when you ride your bike into someone's $20K car and their insurance takes you to court?

    factor in the cost of insurance, even if it's just third-party...
    man, people are very harsh on this forum

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