cbr250

**bigbadwolf** · 5th January 2006, 11:50

i am on my learners and looking for my first bike, what do you think of this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/a...sp?id=44408953

also what problems should i be looking out for on these bikes?

cheers

**Sniper** · 5th January 2006, 11:57

Nice bike mate. I can have a look at it for you as well if needs be. Its a Honda so there can't be too much wrong with it. It has obviously has been dropped at some stage so you might need to check the fairings to see how badly they are cracked.

**gamgee** · 5th January 2006, 12:03

not a good first bike, it's to powerfull!

**Grahameeboy** · 5th January 2006, 12:06

Originally Posted by bigbadwolf

i am on my learners and looking for my first bike, what do you think of this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/a...sp?id=44408953

also what problems should i be looking out for on these bikes?

cheers

Looks like a gem mate...

**bigbadwolf** · 5th January 2006, 12:09

Originally Posted by gamgee

not a good first bike, it's to powerfull!

you reckon? is it still worth a look?

**Postie** · 5th January 2006, 12:14

Originally Posted by bigbadwolf

i am on my learners and looking for my first bike, what do you think of this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/a...sp?id=44408953

also what problems should i be looking out for on these bikes?

cheers

its a great first bike, good hadling and reliable, they crash really well but you can just take my word on that one and keep it rubber side down. Its a fair price too, check it out, ride it, ride a couple to compare it and of you have the cash, buy it. $3grand is not too bad for a 250. No 250 should cost more then $3grand new but because the learners love 'em, the prices are high. You would have seen other CBR250's for around $5 grand or more. I have seen some reall shitters in motorbike shops for $5500, i laughed and laughed.

Also make sure you have decent gear, if you only have $3000, don't blow it all on a bike, your better off to spend $2000 on a bike and $1000 at least on decent gear, its worth its weight in gold.

**bigbadwolf** · 5th January 2006, 12:19

yea this guys reserve is about $2500 so i'm gonna try and get it for about that so i have spare money for gear, i already hav a helmet and jacket and saw some good boots in eric woods for $200

**bigbadwolf** · 5th January 2006, 12:19

dam someone just bid $3000. guess thats outa the question then

**Coyote** · 5th January 2006, 12:23

Damn. Goes to show it was a really good deal

CBRs are great, the power is responsive and the handling is very quick and smooth, although from my experiences they don't crash well. Only dirt bikes crash well

**Grahameeboy** · 5th January 2006, 12:30

Originally Posted by Postie

its a great first bike, good hadling and reliable, they crash really well but you can just take my word on that one and keep it rubber side down. Its a fair price too, check it out, ride it, ride a couple to compare it and of you have the cash, buy it. $3grand is not too bad for a 250. No 250 should cost more then $3grand new but because the learners love 'em, the prices are high. You would have seen other CBR250's for around $5 grand or more. I have seen some reall shitters in motorbike shops for $5500, i laughed and laughed.

Also make sure you have decent gear, if you only have $3000, don't blow it all on a bike, your better off to spend $2000 on a bike and $1000 at least on decent gear, its worth its weight in gold.

Good advice Postie.......no gear shead a tear.....$1,000 should get you some decent gear and places like Motomail often have good deals.....I'd at least get a good leather jacket with CE Armour, gloves and boots next and you could probably get away with non leather trousers with CE in the knees.....neet to protect those joints and skin...

I have some trousers you can borrow........until you can afford some so you could spend a bit more on jacket........

**Sniper** · 5th January 2006, 13:20

I have some contacts that can get you a great deal on a two peice, gloves and a back protector for under $900

**Postie** · 5th January 2006, 13:22

Originally Posted by Sniper

I have some contacts that can get you a great deal on a two peice, gloves and a back protector for under $900

5 finger discounts and more midnight raids aye sniper????

**bigbadwolf** · 5th January 2006, 13:45

Originally Posted by Sniper

I have some contacts that can get you a great deal on a two peice, gloves and a back protector for under $900

hmmm. i'll wait til i get a bike before gettin all of that, no point buying it all and then endin up with no wheels. although i'd be invincible if i put all that on just to walk everywhere