Been through one once taking my front tire for a last ride as it had turned into a slick pretty much and needed replacement as the WOF was well overdue, but the cop just looked at it then gave me a big ok sign!Originally Posted by chickenfunkstar
Kiwi back at home!
Been through one once taking my front tire for a last ride as it had turned into a slick pretty much and needed replacement as the WOF was well overdue, but the cop just looked at it then gave me a big ok sign!
Look Ma, no hands hehehe
So the GN250 aint fast enough for you...
Then change it to another faster 250cc bike...
and then you are still within your license restrictions...
Sure I could say a Virago 250 cruiser but I am guessing that you will want a sportbike 250cc.
That way you are still covered by your insurnace company and also not breaking the law.
If the police do stop you the fine is hefty....
The other lads on here can recommend different 250cc sportbikes that you could go and test ride.
You won't be able to test ride any higher cc bikes as they check out your license. So stick with the 250cc.
Large Falcon Collider
If I got a big bike outside my licence period I would be riding my 250 to work, and to my folks place as I dont think my folks would approve. Its a hard thing to explain to someone who doesnt ride bikes.
Goddamn learner drivers can drive 300KW Skylines on a learners!
"If life gives you a shit sandwich..." someone please complete this expression
Moped rider
Okay, a higher powered 250cc it shall be then, after I get more experience on the GN that is
Nice to know there's plenty of constructive (:eyepokeadvice to be given around here. I am liking the look of the GSX bandits (250) more and more though, have many people had much experience with their performance and need for maintence etc?
FUN LOVIN CRIMINAL
Not meant to be a PT but at 1500km your still a motorcycling virgin, your far better off to gain as much experience as possible on the GN even though its a plain docile machine, learning everything that it has to offer properly will prepare you for up-grading to larger more powerful motorcycles.
its the old story of learning to walk before you run, a GN will throw everything at you without punching your lights out where are larger machine wont be as forgiving & get you into a shitload of trouble without warning.
enjoy a steady learning curve instead of rushing & missing the fundementals
Moped rider
lol, do you ever not recommend a Virago to someone? Why is it you love them so much?
Look Ma, no hands hehehe
There are a few reasons...
1. They are great to commute on and also great out on the open roads.
I can zip zap throu traffic on mine.
2. They are well within the 'L' and 'R' licenses.
3. Ideal for the shorter person.
4. I just love my bike, it is really great to ride... as I love to cruise and I am not into the "Need to speed". I can sit back on them and enjoy the countryside and have fun cruising...
Forum whore
When I was 16 I knew everything there was to know about riding motorbikes, and I definately knew I could handle any size of bike. Then I found out about Chapter Two of The Big Book of Biking. Mate, at 1500km, you haven't even started Chapter One, you're still reading the flyleaf. Take your time and stay alive.
Highway Biker
What are you talking about? Nobody in their right mind would buy a crappy sports bike when they could get a Virago!!!
Moped rider
Lol, I know that at 1500 kms I'm an unbroken virgin! I even said that in my first post. I asked the original question because I was thinking of upgrading next summer because I'm already starting to feel the GNs limitations. No need to keep telling me not to upgrade at 1500kms, as I was NEVER going to. I'll even have 4000kms of road at least under me in a few more weeks.When I was 16 I knew everything there was to know about riding motorbikes, and I definately knew I could handle any size of bike. Then I found out about Chapter Two of The Big Book of Biking. Mate, at 1500km, you haven't even started Chapter One, you're still reading the flyleaf. Take your time and stay alive.
I'm not stupid, and would never jump on a 400 or 600cc manchine right now, so please read that I'm not trying to upgrade at 1500kms!
Learning in steps was exactly why I bought the GN, and is why I'm attempting to make an informed decision about which upgrade to make a year before I actually make the upgrade!
Large Falcon Collider
Arguably you are going to be in a much better position to make an informed decision when you have more Kms under your belt anyway, hence the misinterpretation of your question I guess.
Can I assume that you have a long enforced licence period because of your youth?
"If life gives you a shit sandwich..." someone please complete this expression
frequent infrequenter
why don't you look at a faster 250? There's some very quick 250 riders here, makes me almost wonder why upgrade to a bigger bike, if you can go that quick. Then I remember, cos they're cunts to wheelie.
Look at something like the CBR250RR or ZXR250 etc, or if that ain't quick enough still, then you've got the good ol' 2 schmokes like the RGV250 and NSR250 which is just mental considering they're 'learner' bikes. Anyway, 2stroke bikes will leave most 400s wondering what happened. Plus, you aren't breaking any conditions of your learners (provided you can keep it under 70kph - tui), and you can still be insured and scared shitless about how fast they go.
Moped rider
Yeah I'm 20. So if I don't take the time-shortening course then it's 2 years untill I can get my full. Bit of a pain in the arse, but have to work within the system that's set up. I've had my car licence for just over 5 years now (including L and R) and don't find actual rode-craft daunting like a total learner would. I'm usually pretty composed riding in heavy traffic on my bike, it's the handling skills that I need to keep working on.
I've been really making an effort to have the safest road-skill I can, and am always learning. I've had about 5 people pull out in front of me already, but all of them I had already seen them and was keeping an eye on them incase they did pull out on me. Some were looking right at me too, fuckers. I can see my middle finger will be getting more of a workout now that I'm riding
Large Falcon Collider
Sounds like you have a good attitude. 6 months of riding has been too long for me (250cc-wise) so sympathies to you for the inappropriate licence period you have to suffer through
"If life gives you a shit sandwich..." someone please complete this expression
considering you can get the total time on your learners/restricted down to 18 months, do what you need to get your full, and THEN look at what you can ride/buy. put up with the GN til then. your bank balance/riders brain will thank you for it.
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