Wanted: 250cc bike for for learner!! anything considered

**Delirium** · 28th September 2006, 12:53

hi there everyone my names Cam and im new to the forums at kiwibiker! that bike bug has hit me ever since i first rode my mates fxr150 earlier this year, and not so long ago i was priveliged enough to ride a colegue of mine' CBR250R. now iv decided its my turn to get my own.

so basically im looking for a 250, but i want something with a bit of grunt that looks the part and sounds good. iv had plenty of experience riding bikes doing trials breifly, and on the farm etc so i want something fast.

looks like cbr's, zxr's etc are out of my price range but iv seen a couple of fzr's for under 3g which sounds like me.

so if anyone knows of anything going for a good price, thatd be mint. i live in hawkes bay.

cheers everyone!!

**carver** · 28th September 2006, 12:56

got a 05 hyo GT 250 for 4k
check on tardme for a auction call 2x 250cc sports bikes

**Delirium** · 28th September 2006, 13:00

yea i saw that cheers. 4g is outa my price range tho. 3g is the max il be looking at... due to me still being at school earning fuck all...

**MSTRS:Me** · 28th September 2006, 14:33

Trials riding is NOT experience when on the road. You are welcome to come chat face to with us if you want some pointers etc. Just PM for contact.

**MidnightMike** · 28th September 2006, 14:43

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=36047

Might not be your thing but its in your price range.

**gamgee** · 29th September 2006, 08:08

I'll be selling my GPX250RR soon, with a full set of leathers and a helmet thats only been worn a handful of times, for $3000, it's in mint condition, everything running mint, had the engine reconditioned about 4-5000km ago (it sat in a shed for a number of years and seized) shocks and seat redone at the same time, one of the best condition gpx's you'll find, you keen?

**Delirium** · 29th September 2006, 21:46

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Trials riding is NOT experience when on the road. You are welcome to come chat face to with us if you want some pointers etc. Just PM for contact.

sorry mate, but thats a load of bullshit. i dont know if you know anything about trials or have done it before but it teaches you some amazing skills that you will use everytime you hop on your bike. however, its fair to say that its completely different in the way you ride, and i doubt id be able to balance for long on a road bike either, let alone hop and bouce the thing!

**Delirium** · 29th September 2006, 21:48

Originally Posted by gamgee

I'll be selling my GPX250RR soon, with a full set of leathers and a helmet thats only been worn a handful of times, for $3000, it's in mint condition, everything running mint, had the engine reconditioned about 4-5000km ago (it sat in a shed for a number of years and seized) shocks and seat redone at the same time, one of the best condition gpx's you'll find, you keen?

thats a 2 stroke right? i dont realy know my 2 strokes to be honest and not that keen on them... but some more info?? like i said il consider anything.

**gamgee** · 30th September 2006, 02:43

Originally Posted by Delirium

thats a 2 stroke right? i dont realy know my 2 strokes to be honest and not that keen on them... but some more info?? like i said il consider anything.

no it's a 4 stroke parallel twin, same engine as the zzr's have except a slightly lighter frame etc. very reliable engine, good power, good bike, i think you'd like it, google for some pictures, it's a fully faired sportsbike

**MSTRS:Me** · 30th September 2006, 09:11

Originally Posted by Delirium

sorry mate, but thats a load of bullshit. i dont know if you know anything about trials or have done it before but it teaches you some amazing skills that you will use everytime you hop on your bike. however, its fair to say that its completely different in the way you ride, and i doubt id be able to balance for long on a road bike either, let alone hop and bouce the thing!

Ah so sorry. You obviously know it all and don't need any advice.

**imdying** · 30th September 2006, 13:48

Originally Posted by Delirium

sorry mate, but thats a load of bullshit. i dont know if you know anything about trials or have done it before but it teaches you some amazing skills that you will use everytime you hop on your bike. however, its fair to say that its completely different in the way you ride, and i doubt id be able to balance for long on a road bike either, let alone hop and bouce the thing!

I think you've been a bit quick off the mark mate. I'm pretty sure if you slowed down and considered what he's saying, the implication is that trials riding teaches you nothing about road craft and staying alive in the urban jungle. It's all very well being able to ride around hazards, but a lack of experience in identifying road hazards early enough to utilize that handling skill, is something that can only be taught by seat time on the road.

**cowpoos** · 30th September 2006, 14:25

Originally Posted by Delirium

sorry mate, but thats a load of bullshit. i dont know if you know anything about trials or have done it before but it teaches you some amazing skills that you will use everytime you hop on your bike. however, its fair to say that its completely different in the way you ride, and i doubt id be able to balance for long on a road bike either, let alone hop and bouce the thing!

it is different....... MSTRS is correct...weight and geometry affect how a road bike reacts completely different in different situations....trials bikes,MXers,speedway bikes,crusiers,sports bikes,etc all require different styles of riding....although ignorence is bliss eh!

**gamgee** · 30th September 2006, 17:02

anyway back on topic, he didn't ask for riding advice, he asked for a bike, are you keen on my GPX?

**Colapop** · 30th September 2006, 18:30

Well he's not considering "anything" he has some ideas about what he does and does not want.

Yeah sure, you want a 250. But, do you want a cruiser? Do you want a 2 stroke or 4? Will you be riding open roads or in the city? There's only a couple of bike out there ....?

**Delirium** · 30th September 2006, 19:43

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Ah so sorry. You obviously know it all and don't need any advice.

yea sorry i apologise for that. i was talking to dad and he agrees with you and i see where you are coming from. i actually think you are right now iv had the time to think about it. where i was coming from is... the first time i rode a road bike (fxr150) i took to it like a natural and couldnt get off. so i thought that my experience in trails must have accounted to that somewhat. my apologies once again. i havent come here to make any enemies! lol thanks guys