FOR SALE: Honda VTR 250

**McJim** · 22nd April 2007, 19:22

Originally Posted by jimjim

check out emoto on tard me

I did. there seem to be some hidden costs in there "We guarantee you can register it" No thanks - if they are a retailer they should register it and amend the price accordingly.

I have no idea how to register a vehicle and could have the wool pulled over my eyes due to foreign ignorance.

Some well priced bikes but ALL out of my range.

**Dooly** · 22nd April 2007, 21:14

Well done on selling your bike.

Once you've had a v twin you usually go back for more.
I had a VTR1000 and it was damn good, only cost me 7500 for an 02 model with low kms and went well with some nice pipes on.
SVs are good too. Both can be brought at a good price for late models comapred to having to pay the same for an earlier Duc.

Ducs are great too.......my new one is booooooooooootifullllllllll!
Took it on its first KB ride yesterday.

**McJim** · 23rd April 2007, 11:24

Just got myself a 1998 Ducati 600ss on trademe.

Suspect it will be next weekend before I have the bike in my grubby hands though.

Now I start saving up to buy the missus her next bike.

**TerminalAddict** · 23rd April 2007, 11:25

farken choice !!!!!

got some pics

**Chisanga** · 23rd April 2007, 11:32

Congrats mate

I can't wait to hear it and see it for 5 seconds at the beginning and end of rides

**McJim** · 23rd April 2007, 11:33

Originally Posted by TerminalAddict

farken choice !!!!!

got some pics

Just the ones off of the Trademe auction.

I think it's a sensible choice since I have a tendancy to try to go as fast as possible (was properly limited by the VTR250!).

These bikes are pretty gutless compared to modern bikes especially 4 cyl bikes but there's just something about the Ducati that I couldn't resist.

Can't legally take it on the road until I pass my test ...hopefully 4th May.

**skelstar** · 23rd April 2007, 11:36

Awesome McJ...enjoy brother!

**Trudes** · 23rd April 2007, 11:40

Wicked McJim, ahhh, Ducatiiiiii!!

**Dooly** · 23rd April 2007, 11:59

Good one mate.
You wanted a Duc, you got one, all's well.
Looks nice too.

**McJim** · 23rd April 2007, 17:04

Originally Posted by Dooly

Good one mate.
You wanted a Duc, you got one, all's well.
Looks nice too.

Not as nice as yours though - I like your profile pic - showing off your stable.

**yungatart** · 23rd April 2007, 17:29

Woohoo!!
You'll be needing a ride to get used to it, now won't you?
Do I hear the Wairoa Rd calling you?

**McJim** · 23rd April 2007, 17:33

Originally Posted by yungatart

Woohoo!!
You'll be needing a ride to get used to it, now won't you?
Do I hear the Wairoa Rd calling you?

Hey - If I can do Gisborne to Napier in 2 hours 10 minutes with traffic in a Falcon imagine how quick I would do it on a Ducati! Same rules apply - no going over 120kph and no slowing down in the corners!

Think I'll just sit it in my garage and polish it though - better get used to the RG150!

**McJim** · 28th April 2007, 21:38

It's here. It's in my garage and I just took it for a spin through the neighbourhood....about 20kms to see what it's like.

What is it like? Well the gears are so tall I can't pootle round town in anything higher than 2nd gear or I'm seriously lugging it.

the sound is indescribable..ask Chisanga..went round to his house and he could hear me 2 minutes before I arrived (was travelling at 60kph before you ask). I have lusted after the sound of a Ducati for the past 22 years - finally the dream has come true. The torque and engine braking will take a bit of getting used to - much more than the VTR!

I plan to take loads of piccies in the daylight for profile pic etc - higher res than the shot I blagged from retardme.

**Chisanga** · 28th April 2007, 22:00

I couldn't wipe the grin off my face as I heard the bike from about a kilometre or so away. God knows how great McJim must be feeling.

Awesome bike mate. Enjoy it