Learners' bike

[klingon]

... I prefer the cruiser types and really like the look of the Volty and possibly the Virago ... Def like the look of the volty though and the more i read the more i like. Didnt realise it was basically the same frame etc as the GN. ...

You can be my friend lol

yeah I love my Volty and wouldn't exchange it for anything else. It has all the advantages of the GN: it's tough, it's very forgiving of learner mistakes, spare parts are everywhere, but it also has that little bit of retro-cruiser styling difference that makes it stand out from the GN (in my opinion).

Good luck with whatever you choose, and enjoy the process. The anticipation is part of the fun!

[ravenfeeder]

heheh thanks Klingon! there is one for sale now, the one with beige seat and silver (really like that look) but silly for me to get it until i get my L's. But is the def favourite at the moment. Hey are the older models better or is the 2001 okay?

[ravenfeeder]

Went and visited Colemans today, very informative and tried a few bikes (sitting on them only) and as much as i didnt really want to admit it, the GN250 definitely felt the best in terms of learning on, not to heavy, not to wide and very comfortable. Also tried the Intruder and whilst i liked the look and feel of it, felt a bit heavy and scary even lol. So am thinking so far the GN is probably best, also tried the Bandit, but the GN was definitely least intimidating and most comfortable - just not as cool as the intruder. Don't know why they stopped making the volty though, that was almost like a cool GN Didnt mind the GZ either as not quite as crusier as the intruder or as heavy. But till i go check more out and on feel only, not look, the GN is ahead Mind you i think the feel is more important than the look for a newbie like me - then i can go get a mean lean gruntier machine when have a year or so under my belt! Nice price for a new GN too Just need to wait to get licence and then can go test ride them hehe. Have to say the sales person at Colemans was Great!

[Drum]

You can get a GN thats only a year old and save yourself $800. A good contribution towards your safety gear!

[Scorpygirl]

heheh thanks Klingon! there is one for sale now, the one with beige seat and silver (really like that look) but silly for me to get it until i get my L's. But is the def favourite at the moment. Hey are the older models better or is the 2001 okay?

Hi Ravenfeeder

Whatever you choose, I hope we can go out for a ride sometime. There are getting to be quite a few newbie girl riders - which is neat. Would be cool to meet up with you!!!

[ravenfeeder]

Hey Scorpy! Yes would be great to meet up and go for a ride. Is great that a lot of girls are doing it eh SO thats a date eh once i get my bike and my licence hehe nto much eh!