GN250 vs FXR150

[Indiana_Jones]

if you have like $3000 + don't waste your time with the 125

-Indy

[ducatilover]

i want an aprillia rs250:spudbooge

[MidnightMike]

Dont we all?

[MidnightMike]

Does anyone know if you can get custom parts for a Gn?

[Ixion]

I think you need to accept that, if you are under 25 years old, then the bike you use to learn to ride and get initial experience on, will probably not be the one you want to keep until you can get your full licence.

You need to start out (as you very sensibly are doing) on an easy and forgiving beginner's bike - like the FXR or GN. But, after a year on it you'll be hankering for more power, and probably wanting to upgrade to a 250 sprot bike. The alternative of starting out on the sprotbike is NOT a good one.

So on that basis I'd suggest buying a cheapy GN250. You can prolly get a decent one for $1500 or so. Won't hurt it too much if you do the usual learner low speed drop thing. And in nine months or so flick it on, you'll lose virtually nothing (might even make a bit) and upgrade to something that will keep you happy until you can get your full

I say get a GN just because they hold their resale value so well.

If you're over 25 it's a bit different , cos the waiting time is so much less.

[froggyfrenchman]

Does anyone know if you can get custom parts for a Gn?

Fugg all really, but its easy to make custom parts, i made a stainless perf chain guard for me girls gn in bout 10 mins.

A trip to the wreckers would be good, ie replace the huge origonal tailight with somthing a bit smaller and swap the indicators. As for the engine, theres heaps more horseys hiding in there if you know how to find them...

What im sayn is customise with parts off other bikes and parts you make yourself, im gonna start just such a project soon...

[hazard02]

You must first ask yourself if you have the experience to master the outstanding performance of an fxr.......
*cough cough*
Seriously though, it really is just a preference thing. i sat my test on a GN and was rather impressed, but decided instead to get an FXR. i preferred its looks and you can find a nearly new one for around 2 grand.

[Kendog]

I have owned both bikes and the fxr was faster but handled like a pig and the mirrors are shocking, my wife also refused to ride it after about a month as she hated everything about it, we then got a new GN 250, which she adored until she got her confidence back and her full licence and then we had to get something bigger. The GN is a total confidence builder, safe as houses and simple as a simple thing, but after a while you will get bored and it will make a good comuter to work. So really depends on what you eventually want to be riding, something fast and racey go for the fxr; slow, cruisey and comfortable go for the GN. Good luck!!

[avgas]

learner brake bad. gn no brake

[Indiana_Jones]

You must first ask yourself if you have the experience to master the outstanding performance of an fxr.......
*cough cough*

But we can, because we're the best of the best

*Indy and Hazard walking into slow-mo with helmets in their hands to their super fast FXR's with top gun anthem playing*

-Indy

[froggyfrenchman]

But we can, because we're the best of the best

*Indy and Hazard walking into slow-mo with helmets in their hands to their super fast FXR's with top gun anthem playing*

-Indy

"want some of my lucky gum?"

I know its not top gun, but still funny as fugg

[SuperDave]

What tyres would you suggest?

Bridgestone BT39ss - Honestly the best fucken tyres.

[Indiana_Jones]

"want some of my lucky gum?"

I know its not top gun, but still funny as fugg

"I'll be your eyes on the ground!"

-Indy

[SuperDave]

I have owned both bikes and the fxr was faster but handled like a pig and the mirrors are shocking...

The mirrors were very badly designed, most certainly.
But as for handling like a pig - by this do you mean light, flickable and nimble?

[froggyfrenchman]

"I'll be your eyes on the ground!"

-Indy

"and a big shiny blimp"