Starting out the right way

**Virago** · 12th February 2006, 21:36

"No other 250 is quite like it" says the ad. However, the Lifan is an exact replica of the Yamaha Virago 250, but I think it's made in Taiwan (or Korea?). It has a 12 month warranty, compared with the Yamaha 24 months.

From what I understand, they are sold "run in", hence the mileage as shown. Why run them in? It suggests to me a high percentage of factory "duds", which need to be weeded out.

The price asked (which excludes on-road costs) is fairly similar to what you would pay for a near-new Virago, with low mileage.

**Rashika** · 13th February 2006, 05:44

Originally Posted by Virago

"No other 250 is quite like it" says the ad. However, the Lifan is an exact replica of the Yamaha Virago 250, but I think it's made in Taiwan (or Korea?). It has a 12 month warranty, compared with the Yamaha 24 months.

From what I understand, they are sold "run in", hence the mileage as shown. Why run them in? It suggests to me a high percentage of factory "duds", which need to be weeded out.

The price asked (which excludes on-road costs) is fairly similar to what you would pay for a near-new Virago, with low mileage.

yeah i thought that when I saw one...took me a much closer ispection to see what it actually said on the tank

The ole Virago must have been pretty good for others to imitate it so muich eh???

**.produKt** · 13th February 2006, 19:03

Hey Rashika.
I noted that you were in Christchurch and i were wondering, when you first got into riding bikes, did you just get your learners and then go shopping at the bikeshops down manchester (er i think its machester that Suzuki Sportzone is on?).

Will they let you test ride a bike on your learners? Im trying to imagine why they wouldnt but i keep thinking of just how vital it really is to test ride your first bike

.

Argh im gettin all stressed over just choosing the right bike -_-~. i really want a kawamegastupidfast zr250, only because the look good, and redline at something metal like 18,000 rpms O_O...

bah

**Rashika** · 13th February 2006, 20:12

Originally Posted by .produKt

Hey Rashika.
I noted that you were in Christchurch and i were wondering, when you first got into riding bikes, did you just get your learners and then go shopping at the bikeshops down manchester (er i think its machester that Suzuki Sportzone is on?).

eeerrr ....well my first bike was a GN and it was some time ago ( we are talking a few years now), and i bought it privately... I think my dad took it for a ride to check it out for me first, and i was comfortable on it so bought it....but only spent $1500, and got that back when i sold it.
Back then the options were Jacks yamaha, creswell suzuki, whitings honda, hornby honda, and a few others. I'd be surprised if any bike shops would let you test ride on a learners, especially these days, even back then it was unlikely.
Take a mate with a full licence to test ride a bike for you, get them to check it over too, they may see the obvious you miss in the rose tinted glasses you may have on. Then sit on it and try it out for size, that is probably all the chance you'll get unless you have a mate with a bike you can try.
I'm sure you'll find something you like sooner than you think

**dangerous** · 13th February 2006, 20:47

Originally Posted by Rashika

Back then the options were Jacks Yamaha, Creswell Suzuki, Whitings Honda, Hornby Honda

Bob Mcleary, Hollands Honda, Atlantic m/c & Pacific m/c....... OMG Rashika, ya showing ya age like this old bastard

**.produKt** · 13th February 2006, 21:30

Originally Posted by dangerous

Bob Mcleary, Hollands Honda, Atlantic m/c & Pacific m/c....... OMG Rashika, ya showing ya age like this old bastard

Hahahaa Oldies..

SO!, Which one of you is old enough to be my grandfather

? im only 21 :P

Oh and for the record

... hehe i've been there and done that, God i hate scooters now -_--

**Rashika** · 14th February 2006, 04:50

For the record: I had someone coaching me with those names

I honestly cant remember them that well
The only ones I remember from that time really were Hornby (even got bike serviced there), Casbolts, Norjos, Chch motorcycles and Eric Woods (suzuki at the time.... not a harley in sight, hahaha!)

**dangerous** · 14th February 2006, 05:22

Originally Posted by .produKt

Hahahaa Oldies..

SO!, Which one of you is old enough to be my grandfather

?

Beter be me.......

**Insanity_rules** · 18th February 2006, 20:11

Hey fella,

Yep they sure do let ya test ride on a Learners, I'm on my loser plates and am tyre kicking at the moment.
I'm in Wellyvegas and the shops are pretty good. Hope Chch are as good.

Hope ta see ya on the black top..

**Hawkeye** · 2nd March 2006, 21:00

Originally Posted by .produKt

Hmm

Thanks a lot guys, It definitly looks like ill have a greater chance of having my bike in one piece if i have it shipped

looks like im gonna have to go with it, since i've been offered a very nice warmhearted deal from a freight company to have it shipped here for just 150$

So thats all good on the getting it here front. But im still not sure its the right bike

I've been looking around, and i really dont see anything that i like, and have also been unable to find a vt250 in chch

But here it is. I think a picture of it will appear here. not sure :noob:
Attachment 25155

Love the look - it puts my little single cylinder CBX to shame. But she's mine, all mine and so easy to ride. Have a good time no matter what you choose to do. First rule of thumb - take it easy until you get to know her......

**.produKt** · 12th March 2006, 14:19

Woohoo..
Kawamegasakifast ZXR250! all mine, slightly high km's tho, but a pretty good performing 4cyl 19 grand revving bike for 3200$

**Rashika** · 12th March 2006, 19:18

good on ya matey!
So now we know what to look out for you on :spudbooge
enjoy!

**.produKt** · 12th March 2006, 19:28

Now I just have to wait till i get it, and has of course the k.r.a.s (kawasaki ram air system), so thats one of my intended modifications taken care of nicely.
Thank you Kawasaki

It's still in Auckland and i've arranged shipping already for 150$

Oh goooodd i cant wait