To sell or not to sell, that is the question

**dawnrazor** · 25th November 2006, 15:03

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?

Firstly neither of the two highlighted words exist in the english language, I assume you mean dawdle which is a word - but I'm sure dawdly doesn't exist either.

Keep your bike, save your money and buy a dictionary instead.

**Mr. Peanut** · 25th November 2006, 15:31

Sell the GSX if you're prepared for a long wait, until you find a minter. I was quite impressed by the Kawasaki GPX250 which is still made new.

**Meekey_Mouse** · 25th November 2006, 15:39

Originally Posted by dawnrazor

Firstly neither of the two highlighted words exist in the english language, I assume you mean dawdle which is a word - but I'm sure dawdly doesn't exist either.

Keep your bike, save your money and buy a dictionary instead.

Lol, I was meaning dawdle.... but I already have a dictionary AND spell check

I just don't use 'em all that much

**MSTRS:Me** · 25th November 2006, 15:50

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

Part of riding ANY size bike, except perhaps a Harley, is using your gears and on bikes with more cylinders this is even more important. Its all about where the torque and maximum hp is....

**WINJA** · 25th November 2006, 16:01

Learn To Hit The Corners Farkin Hard On That Then Youll Be Fast As On Your New 600 Or What Ever You Get, Or If You Cant Wait You Could Just Get A Gsxr1000 And Not Stop

**dawnrazor** · 25th November 2006, 16:02

Originally Posted by Meekey_Mouse

Lol, I was meaning dawdle.... but I already have a dictionary AND spell check

I just don't use 'em all that much

Sorry if that came across a bit snotty and preachy, (as a fellow KB member felt it did and red rep'ed me for it - thanks RENAL MESS TUTOR (an anagram to protect the cowardly).

Anyway I was trying to be funny, but it probably came off a little dickheadish (which is a word, look it up)

Didn't mean anything by it, I'd still keep your bike though and save for a 600 or a 400 like this one
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=78248974

cheers

**Meekey_Mouse** · 25th November 2006, 16:11

Originally Posted by dawnrazor

Sorry if that came across a bit snotty and preachy, (as a fellow KB member felt it did and red rep'ed me for it - thanks RENAL MESS TUTOR (an anagram to protect the cowardly).

Anyway I was trying to be funny, but it probably came off a little dickheadish (which is a word, look it up)

Didn't mean anything by it, I'd still keep your bike though and save for a 600 or a 400 like this one
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=78248974

cheers

Hey, lol s'all good dude... I don't think it was worth red rep, my spelling is horrid most of the time so I don't mind/care when people help me along

That is a really nice bike. Still dunno what I'm gunna do about the Cookie Monster, but either way I have time to think about it.

Thanks to every one for their advice/comments etc... the more the better!!

Jas

**Mental Trousers** · 25th November 2006, 16:16

Originally Posted by dawnrazor

Sorry if that came across a bit snotty and preachy, (as a fellow KB member felt it did and red rep'ed me for it - thanks RENAL MESS TUTOR (an anagram to protect the cowardly).

It's spelt Mental-Trousers for those that are lazy.

A different response to red rep for a change rather than the usual /cry WAH RED REP WAH WAH.

EDIT: nope I was wrong. There was an accompanying wah pm. Oh well ....

**dawnrazor** · 25th November 2006, 16:20

Originally Posted by Mental-Trousers

It's spelt Mental-Trousers for those that are lazy.

A different response to red rep for a change rather than the usual /cry WAH RED REP WAH WAH.

Now come on, RENAL MESS TUTOR is funny....

**Kyle** · 25th November 2006, 20:09

Id say keep the mint gsx for commuting, at least untill you get your full. But also consider this. If you can pickup a cheaper end cbr/vfr/zxr 400/600 or something like that, wouldn`t even have to be road legal, you could turn it into a track bike. dont need a license for track days. yeah yeah! And there is nothing like having a cheap old beat up bike for the track, lets you go faster because your not thinking about wrecking it as much. And let me tell you my 75,000k, steel frame, 12year old cbr600 can still get up and boogie with the young`uns.

**Meekey_Mouse** · 25th November 2006, 20:26

Originally Posted by Kyle

Id say keep the mint gsx for commuting, at least untill you get your full. But also consider this. If you can pickup a cheaper end cbr/vfr/zxr 400/600 or something like that, wouldn`t even have to be road legal, you could turn it into a track bike. dont need a license for track days. yeah yeah! And there is nothing like having a cheap old beat up bike for the track, lets you go faster because your not thinking about wrecking it as much. And let me tell you my 75,000k, steel frame, 12year old cbr600 can still get up and boogie with the young`uns.

I was thinking about that, still am... but I don't think I could pay for it and then keep up the mechanical costs of 2 bikes.

I don't know any thing mechanically so I can't really do much myself, although I am trying to learn as much as I can and will try do the simple mechanical stuff on my bike. I don't think I could do enough mechanical work if any thing busted in the cheap track bike to get it running again. Don't really want to have a busted bike in the garage doin nothing

**Kyle** · 25th November 2006, 20:47

You just need a few "pit crew" for that stuff, parents, friends etc with mechanical knowledge all make good slaves, err pit crew.

**Toaster** · 25th November 2006, 21:22

I upgraded from a GSX250 quickly... it's a good bike worth mastering first before moving on.... or you can do what I did and say to heck with it and buy something with more grunt... I did the latter but would have benefitted more by sticking with the 250 longer.

**SwanTiger** · 25th November 2006, 21:36

Sell that Suzuki heap of shit, what the fuck were you thinking buying such a disrespected brand of Motorcycle, huh? Buy yourself a minta' Honda Hornet 250 and have the seat modified to rectify your height problem.

If your old man has a bit of coin get on his chain and scope out a Cagiva Mito 125 or Cagiva Raptor 125, or even one of the new Aprillia RS125 sex-machines. Respect.

Then when you have your full license put it up on Trade Me and include a pair of your soiled undies. You'll get double the price, I promise you, there are plenty of dirty old bastards on this site!