To sell or not to sell, that is the question

**Meekey_Mouse** · 25th November 2006, 12:03

Hey all, Would like your help and in-put...

I have a Suzuki GSX 250, I can't go up to anything bigger as I still have about 15 months till I can get my full. The GSX has only done 3,600Kms so I now it will be reliable and won't brake down, but I'm finding it is already a bit dwardly for me. I'm not wanting to hoon around and lose my licence or any thing, but being able to over take with a bit more ease and be able to push it a bit more on track days would be nice.

So the question is... do you think I should sell it and get like a ZXR with fairly low Kms (20-35,000Kms) or keep it and just learn to dwardle along for 15 months?

**kiwifruit** · 25th November 2006, 12:08

keep it and just learn to dwardle along for 15 months

possibly 9 if you do all the courses

**SuperDave** · 25th November 2006, 12:10

Keep it and save your money for a proper 600 or whatever you want to step up to when you get your full. Do one of those defensive driving courses and that will knock 6 months off your restricted license wait.

The ZXRs, CBR's and other similar bikes in the market are only getting older. They are fun and good and if you were on a 150 I would think going to one of them to be a good idea but I would say just stick it out in your case.

**Karma** · 25th November 2006, 12:14

You won't find a cheap ZXR with km's that low for a start, but ditch the gsx anyways, if you're bored with it already it'll only get worse over time.

Lifes too short to ride a bike you don't like.

**crazybigal** · 25th November 2006, 12:30

if you feel you must get rid of it, swap it for a bandit! i had one of those gsx 250 (blue 2004) felt like junk, build quality rubbish. only had it 2 week as i had traded it on another bike, couldn't wait to see the back of it!.
as far as being reliable, ive heard stories of motors shitting out after 6000km!
wouldnt go down the zxr road, unless you can find a good one. most of them are worn out tired heaps!

Originally Posted by Meekey_Mouse

Hey all, Would like your help and in-put...

I have a Suzuki GSX 250, I can't go up to anything bigger as I still have about 15 months till I can get my full. The GSX has only done 3,600Kms so I now it will be reliable and won't brake down, but I'm finding it is already a bit dwardly for me. I'm not wanting to hoon around and lose my licence or any thing, but being able to over take with a bit more ease and be able to push it a bit more on track days would be nice.

So the question is... do you think I should sell it and get like a ZXR with fairly low Kms (20-35,000Kms) or keep it and just learn to dwardle along for 15 months?

**hurricane_r** · 25th November 2006, 12:37

lol dont get a bandit watever you do,
get a nice con cbr250rr or something 250cc
nice power and exelent handling

**crazybigal** · 25th November 2006, 12:47

bandits are 250! gsxr inline4 motor.
good little bike for the money. yeah cbr250rr is a great bike but $$$$

Originally Posted by hurricane_r

lol dont get a bandit watever you do,
get a nice con cbr250rr or something 250cc
nice power and exelent handling

**erik** · 25th November 2006, 12:49

Stick with the GSX250 and learn to ride that quick.

dveus used to have a GSX250 and he certainly didn't dawdle.

**yungatart** · 25th November 2006, 12:51

Stick with what you have, I am sure that you haven't found your bike's limits yet...

**hurricane_r** · 25th November 2006, 12:52

oops..........well that sucks then doesnt it

**Laava** · 25th November 2006, 13:12

NoS

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**MyGSXF:Me** · 25th November 2006, 13:57

Originally Posted by erik

Stick with the GSX250 and learn to ride that quick

Stick with the GSX250 & learn to ride that SAFELY & COMPETENTLY.. what's the point of being able to ride 'quick'.. if you end up killing yourself in the first decent corners you come to.. coz you haven't learnt to competently & safely corner properly, & you go into it too fast... run wide & go over, or hit a bank..

do as many rider training courses you can, & learn learn & learn.. then practice practice & practice! You have many years ahead of you to get a 'quick' bike.. !! patience! 'bigger' is not necessarily better!!

what is the speed limit for a restricted (?) licence holder these days anyway...?? is it 100 ks??? or lower..??

I cannot stand seeing people wank on about the 'size' of their bike.. & then watch them ride like crap! personally I feel that 'some' people who have 'big' bikes.. are making up for a lack of size in certain bodily parts!

**ZorsT** · 25th November 2006, 14:03

Originally Posted by MyGSXF

what is the speed limit for a restricted (?) licence holder these days anyway...?? is it 100 ks??? or lower..??

70k for Lerners licence, 100 otherwise

Originally Posted by MyGSXF

I cannot stand seeing people wank on about the 'size' of their bike.. & then watch them ride like crap! personally I feel that 'some' people who have 'big' bikes.. are making up for a lack of size in certain bodily parts!

**Meekey_Mouse** · 25th November 2006, 14:11

Originally Posted by MyGSXF

Stick with the GSX250 & learn to ride that SAFELY & COMPETENTLY.. what's the point of being able to ride 'quick'.. if you end up killing yourself in the first decent corners you come to.. coz you haven't learnt to competently & safely corner properly, & you go into it too fast... run wide & go over, or hit a bank..

do as many rider training courses you can, & learn learn & learn.. then practice practice & practice! You have many years ahead of you to get a 'quick' bike.. !! patience! 'bigger' is not necessarily better!!

what is the speed limit for a restricted (?) licence holder these days anyway...?? is it 100 ks??? or lower..??

I cannot stand seeing people wank on about the 'size' of their bike.. & then watch them ride like crap! personally I feel that 'some' people who have 'big' bikes.. are making up for a lack of size in certain bodily parts!

I don't care so much as "riding quick" but just being able to have a bit more fun with out having to completely ride it through all the gears, or be able to over take a 90K driver with a bit more ease. I'm still learning and know I will always be learning as long as I live, but I take it easy through corners on the road.

Restricted licence holders can do 100Kph. I totally agree with you on bike size, if any thing another good thing about the ZXR is that they are lower and lighter then the GSX, I can flat foot on the ZXR's

**MyGSXF:Me** · 25th November 2006, 14:33

Originally Posted by Meekey_Mouse

I don't care so much as "riding quick" but just being able to have a bit more fun with out having to completely ride it through all the gears, or be able to over take a 90K driver with a bit more ease. I'm still learning and know I will always be learning as long as I live, but I take it easy through corners on the road.

Restricted licence holders can do 100Kph. I totally agree with you on bike size, if any thing another good thing about the ZXR is that they are lower and lighter then the GSX, I can flat foot on the ZXR's

Good attitude about learning!

I have been riding for 15 years & I ride a GSX400F, after riding an XV 750 for 8 of those years. I have completed a couple of rider training courses here, & actually had the instructors ring me & say, they were so impressed with my ability.. that IF they can source funding from god knows where.. would I be interested in training with them to be a mentor!! of course.. I said "HELL YES!!!!" unfortunately no funding has become available as of yet... Anyway... my point being.. I ride a 400! & I know I can ride the arse off a lot of people out there.. in terms of my competence & ability. A bigger bike isn't going to make me any more 'competent' a rider.. that comes from inside me! 'skill' FAR outweighs 'speed' any day!!!!!!!!

stay safe chickie.. that is what is most important!!!

Jen