Young newby chick

[Meekey_Mouse]

i rode phoenixgtr's fxr150 from martinborough to featherston yesterday, it was all right besides the lack of power but on the flip side it doesnt need maintaining much.

I think you should be looking for a "middle" class 250, something comfortable and easy to ride and doesnt weigh too much - something like the honda VT250 series or a suzuki gsf250 or gsx250, could go for a gsxr250 but i hear bad things about the engines. i think theres a gpx250 too but i dont know anything about it.

Thanks Wasp Haha.... I defintly need something kinda light! I would hate to try and get a Comet back up from a lean... but they do look like nice bikes Just big for a 250

[Nicksta]

i rode phoenixgtr's fxr150 from martinborough to featherston yesterday, it was all right besides the lack of power but on the flip side it doesnt need maintaining much.

i second that.... my FXR got me thru learning (again) and my resrticted... i'm going for my full so the FXR is going to be upgraded..... it was forgiving and light as.... found it easy to learn on.. i could ride down one weekend if you want to try it out....

[Back Fire]

what ever you get... it needs decent tyres... shit tyres are a confidence drain... and are a way to a bad exp if you dont know what to do... get a CBR250 RR IMO... but your paying for the extra... more reliable than a zxr WITHOUT the extra attention needed to keep its bad bits good(not calling a ZXR unreliable) and you wont need to upgrade until a full... or feel like your being drained by the bikes gutlessness

[Meekey_Mouse]

i second that.... my FXR got me thru learning (again) and my resrticted... i'm going for my full so the FXR is going to be upgraded..... it was forgiving and light as.... found it easy to learn on.. i could ride down one weekend if you want to try it out....

That would be cool, if you wouldn't mind doing that . I'm quite interested in FXR's as I've been told that mechanically they are great bikes. Are you thinking of selling your one?

[MattRSK]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-69491169.htm

Going to christchurch soon?

[KLOWN]

Stay away from 2 strokes.

Rg's NSR's RGV's TZR's KR's and anything else with a weird bulby looking exhaust pipe

You just don't need the shit ^_^

welcome to the site meeky, but don't listen to him 2 strokes rule. I got and still have my rg150 and for the price its well worth it. Not quite at quick as zxr or cbr but can still almost reach 180kph. You can blow up about three rg150s for the price of a zxr or cbr and they are easy to ride easy to maintain just don't forget to put oil in them all the time

[Mr. Peanut]

I think I would know, she doesn't need the hassle at this stage. Far better to get something that won't blow up, so she can gain some experience.

Horses for courses mate. An FXR150 would be perfect, I've not heard of one dying yet, but many RG150s have.

Braunschweiger is delicious ^_^

[Meekey_Mouse]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-69491169.htm

Going to christchurch soon?

Sadly no

[Meekey_Mouse]

Thanks KLOWN

MrPeanut... by any chance does Braunschweiger have horse in it?

[KLOWN]

here is a bike from online trading on this site, http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=34855
I think something like this would be alright for a first bike, little bit damaged but thats ok cause you mind so much if u crash or it falls off its stand etc. I'm saving up so I can buy a mint bike when I get my full license. And the engine was rebuilt 1000km ago so it will be alright for a little while. Having ridden a zxr a couple weeks into riding I found it much more difficult at a slow pace than the rg, around town and roundabouts it had a tendency to lean over real quick and I almost dropped it acouple of times while and rg/kr 150 is a more upright sitting position and much lighter. The fxr is 20hp and the rg is 35hp and the zxr/cbr is 40 - 45hp (i think) so i have heard of people becoming bored with the fxr and they are more expensve then the rg/kr but they are a 4 stroke and will require less maintenance and will be more reliable. But I have had my rg for a year now and only had one problem, which was the power valves falling into the engine but that was my fault because I didn't put them in properly after I took them out to be cleaned. so I guess you will just have to ride on a few and see which one you like best, they are all good bikes

[Nicksta]

That would be cool, if you wouldn't mind doing that . I'm quite interested in FXR's as I've been told that mechanically they are great bikes. Are you thinking of selling your one?

sure... theres a track day i'll come down for soon..... its been great... no break downs.... i change the oil and filter easily..... and lube the chain.... i'll be selling it soon as i'm getting my full and a bigger bike... people say you out grow it too quick... but i've done my L and R on it and still get a kick out of it in the twisties and in the traffic.... if i could, i'd keep it, but i cant if i want a bigger bike.....
as a chick, i think it was perfect to learn and progress on.... plus, like the KR, its cheap to buy in comparason to a 250.

[Back Fire]

people say you out grow it too quick... but i've done my L and R on it and still get a kick out of it in the twisties and in the traffic....

you also have to remember you haven't 'had' to ride it the amount most people have... you pritty much flew through your R time without riding... when you have to stay with one for about 2 years... then you can out grow it easily