Learner friendly 250 ride,

**WarlockNZ** · 25th August 2006, 20:37

Originally Posted by Searchin'

lol, you dedicated fanbois are too funny!

But seriously, I really appreciate the input. I need to take my mate and give a few of those babies some tests I think.

I do like the idea of getting a new bike though, at least I'll know the history of it. I suppose I could get a 2nd hand GN250 knowing it hasn't been thrashed too much...

Spectrum Motorcycles over on Barrys point road have a yellow Hyosung as a demo ... go and give it a test .. you'll love it

**gijoe1313** · 25th August 2006, 22:30

Originally Posted by Fub@r

My one I only plan to have it for 12 months to get my skills up then move on to a Bandit, VTR or Hornet as my next bike.

Get the Hornet! Get the Hornet! Get the Hornet! Get the Hornet! Get the Hornet! Get the Hornet! Get the Hornet! Get the Hornet! Get the Hornet! Oh yeah, did I say? Get the Hornet!

Not that I'm biased or anything!

Seriously, start going out now and doing the test sit/ride thang! I'm already looking and drooling over my next upgrade! And I'll still be keeping my Hornet - no way will I part with my 1st two wheels of freedom. That baby will stay in my lounge as a permanent fixture!

**R6_kid:Me** · 25th August 2006, 23:18

Originally Posted by gijoe1313

And I'll still be keeping my Hornet - no way will I part with my 1st two wheels of freedom. That baby will stay in my lounge as a permanent fixture!

For sure, you'd keep it over 5 grand trade in on a bigger bike. I think once you've tried a real bike you'll sell it anyway.

I thought i'd keep my ZXR forever, but i tried the R6 and i was hooked. Only person i know that has kept their 250 is N4CR and thats coz he cant be bothered upgrading. I dont think he could handle a big bike though, he cant ride for shit.

**gijoe1313** · 25th August 2006, 23:46

@gareth_d

Heh, I'm one of those poor fewls who still has old fashioned sentiments. 5 grand? pffft! I'm keeping that baby forever! Eventually I'll have a stable of each brand of bike ('cept a HD maybe?

)

I guess you ain't a wargamer...and it takes a wargamer to know the obsessive possession of prized artifacts gleamed from arcane sources!

But thanks for trying to talk some sense into me, I know it isn't rational - but if I was rational would I be riding two wheels of freedom?

:

Oh yeah, will be getting up early tomorrow to wash and polish and fuss over my pride and joy - ready to meet the other new kb mates it will make!

**R6_kid:Me** · 25th August 2006, 23:56

for those interested i have found some insane twisties in the near vicinicty of a possible discussed destination. Just getting my head around the area via GoogleEarth but if you are going to follow me it may pay to have a full tank of gas. Dont worry, im a newb rider.

**Brett** · 25th August 2006, 23:58

Originally Posted by gareth_d

Only person i know that has kept their 250 is N4CR and thats coz he cant be bothered upgrading. I dont think he could handle a big bike though, he cant ride for shit.

You are just lucky he don't trawl this forum no more, cause he mighta just given you the learn!!

**Brett** · 26th August 2006, 00:03

You guys can keep the damn Hyobag GTR, have you had a look at the build quality of the hyosung range????I was really unimpressed. I agree it has the looks, but that really is all. Personal opinion obviously, some people on here hate the ZXR 250c...fiar enough too. Personally i would happily keep my ZXR.

**R6_kid:Me** · 26th August 2006, 00:22

Originally Posted by Brett

You are just lucky he don't trawl this forum no more, cause he mighta just given you the learn!!

Fuck off, you know he's shit. Its not his fault though. We're gonna try real hard to improve on tomorrows ride so that should be good.

**SwanTiger** · 26th August 2006, 00:35

Originally Posted by Brett

You guys can keep the damn Hyobag GTR, have you had a look at the build quality of the hyosung range????I was really unimpressed. I agree it has the looks, but that really is all. Personal opinion obviously, some people on here hate the ZXR 250c...fiar enough too. Personally i would happily keep my ZXR.

Who really fucken gives a flying two week old runny peas and carrot shit, just get on whatever bike you own and ride it.

But I absoloutely love it when someone goes "Those Hyosung GT250's are gutless" and then I blast past them on the road. People should stop worrying about other peoples choice of bike and worry about getting their riding ability on par with their own bikes capabilities.

Over 19,000 km in 7 months of hard riding and I've only had one major problem (Coil crapped out around 1,500km) and 2 very minor issues that were easily and quickly resolved. Build quality? as good as any other, there are teething issues in some areas but they are a solid bike when maintained and stored properly.

/END RANT

**Zapf** · 26th August 2006, 01:02

Originally Posted by Fub@r

My main reason for my Ginny was cheap and reliable, easy to fix especially if I ever have a drop. Plus theres a fairly good market for them secondhand as more and more people move to bikes from cages.

As an aside there a damn fine sexy looking VTR on trademe at the moment, asking price is 5k

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-68032155.htm

VTR250's... can't go wrong

**Leong** · 26th August 2006, 06:36

Originally Posted by gareth_d

for those interested i have found some insane twisties in the near vicinicty of a possible discussed destination. Just getting my head around the area via GoogleEarth but if you are going to follow me it may pay to have a full tank of gas. Dont worry, im a newb rider.

Sounds good to me!! ( and you don't fool me about the newb rider bit!! )

**Fub@r** · 26th August 2006, 07:53

ok the day has arrived........my fine example of a GN250 is washed and ready to go.

I've also decided I'm going to change my profession and become a weatherman as he obviously doesnt go to work and look at the images to make any sort of informed decision and porbably makes a mint out of it!

http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/...as=irsatellite

All looks good, see you there at 10am

**gijoe1313** · 26th August 2006, 07:57

I got up early too and washed and polished my Hornet - will be heading to Supercheep and getting some metal polish as a final touch! Damn, sounds like I'm getting ready for a date!

Ah well, I'm so happy with my ride I guess I just want her to look her best!

Can't wait till I meet up with everyone at Botany BP! Woo hoo!

**rookie** · 26th August 2006, 08:08

GUYS!!!Anyone able to give a (currently) rideless rider a ride into town to pick up his ride??would like to get over with sooner than later and make it to the ride if possible.

text 021 104 5068 please!!

**Leong** · 26th August 2006, 08:18

Originally Posted by rookie

GUYS!!!Anyone able to give a (currently) rideless rider a ride into town to pick up his ride??would like to get over with sooner than later and make it to the ride if possible.

text 021 104 5068 please!!

Might help too say where you are?