Decisions, decisions, decisions..... which bike, and how, where and why?

[dman]

you could move to waiuku or glenbrook & solve the problem that way. Radical thought i know .

hehehe.... I might, but probably not until a few months time once I've got some other stuff sorted here first.

Not sure how long I could tolerate living in glenbrook (I like big cities), but maybe Papakura and Pukekohe for a while. Until the whole "living somewhere new" novelty wears off.

Living even further south than I am already just brings in other problems, for instance my gf lives in the CBD. Likewise I've never been out on friday/saturday night in glenbrook, but I'm just going to take a wild guess here in the dark that it can't compare with in town!

So even if I was living right next door to the mill I'd still be looking at getting a motorbike soon.

The gn is a gutless toy & is sold on price alone, the scorpio or a vt would be a better bet imho

vt? volty?!?!

[jafar]

vt? volty?!?![/QUOTE]

Honda vt 250 ( v twin )

[McJim]

Manukau City.

Need to get your arse round here and try out my missus' RG150 for size then.

Also you can laugh at my 20 year old relics still hanging from my garage ceiling. e.g. Reynolds 531c tubing with a full Camapagnolo Chorus groupset (sigh)

[dman]

Need to get your arse round here and try out my missus' RG150 for size then.

Tempting indeed, will take you up on it.

Also you can laugh at my 20 year old relics still hanging from my garage ceiling. e.g. Reynolds 531c tubing with a full Camapagnolo Chorus groupset (sigh)

My first bike was an internal 3 speed utility bicycle, not sure of the age. But many times my own I'm sure! The best thing about it though, the price! Found for free on the side of the road.

[Chickadee]

Come and sit on the RG tonight if ya can make it (Mrs McJim here). McJim's sending you a text with address etc.

Yep, I can concurr with the prices of the bikes you listed - (as the Dad says in the Movie - The Castle "They're dreaming!'). I'm sure they'd love to get that sort of dosh for the bike, but I think they'll be sadly disappointed.

A mate has an RG he may be looking to sell as he's got a Yamaha Zeal now.

I speak Kiwi if you have trouble with McJims scottish accent (or as he tells me I say it 'eaksent').

[orange dog]

Too tall.

While I loved my first 'real' bike (gn) you will feel very cramped.

My two cents... get a second hand xr or dr250, same speed on the open road but gives you the chance to go exploring as well. Reliable single will last and will be easy to fix and will fit you for size far better.

[doc]

hehehe.... Not sure how long I could tolerate living in glenbrook

So even if I was living right next door to the mill I'd still be looking at getting a motorbike soon.

vt? volty?!?!

Fu.k man the other night we had a real cool power cut over two hours. Talk about exciting bet it will be in the local paper when they have enough stuff to fill another page.

[boman]

Did my leaners last year thru Passrite in penrose. Paid 1 fee and did the lot. Basic handling and then once I passed that they take you to the nearest LTSA and you sit your theory. Easy. The basic handling was done on Gn125 and Gn 250. Didn't personally like the gn so last week I bought a 1995 bandit for a first bike. I paid $4000.00 through a dealer for it. Shop around. Use bike trader mags and the internet. Seen a Bandit 1992 bandit sell for $3000.00 on trade me last week. All it needed was a tidy up on paint. So does the one I bought. Nothing else wrong with it at all. Goes well, although I'll only get around 200 - 230km for $20.00 gas it ain't as cheap to run as some bikes.

[boman]

I'm happy as with my Bandit

[kensuem]

you could move to waiuku or glenbrook & solve the problem that way. Radical thought i know .
The gn is a gutless toy & is sold on price alone, the scorpio or a vt would be a better bet imho

NEVER,in the field of motorcycling,has so much rubbish,been written by so many,about one perfectly good little motorcycle!!!!!!,
and most of them have probably never ridden one anyway.
With intelligent riding ,a GN can be a great little bike.I am over 6ft,with extra long legs,and find it perfectly comfortable

[dman]

Fu.k man the other night we had a real cool power cut over two hours. Talk about exciting bet it will be in the local paper when they have enough stuff to fill another page.

lol, great to hear such exciting stuff happens out there! Though later this year I probably will give it a try living out there, get to experience the excitement firsthand. But I'd expect just for a few months, before I decide to try somewhere else.

[doc]

lol, great to hear such exciting stuff happens out there! Though later this year I probably will give it a try living out there, get to experience the excitement firsthand. But I'd expect just for a few months, before I decide to try somewhere else.

Don't rush into it you will need a Visa for a start. If you seriously want to move out here you need to have six fingers for a start it is the "Inbreed Capital" of the world.

[jafar]

Don't rush into it you will need a Visa for a start. If you seriously want to move out here you need to have six fingers for a start it is the "Inbreed Capital" of the world.

This is totally untrue you don't need Visa! Mastercard is accepted just as well.
Passport is a must though !! especially for those getting their dole money through the steel mill.
As for 6 fingers, is that one one hand or both hands ?

[dman]

Passport is a must though !!

I've wondered about, it is such I long ride that surely a passport must be needed to travel that far. Plus surely you need a passport to travel anywhere outside auckland anyway? It is kinda outside auckland, just.

[jafar]

I've wondered about, it is such I long ride that surely a passport must be needed to travel that far. Plus surely you need a passport to travel anywhere outside auckland anyway? It is kinda outside auckland, just.

Tis outside Aucks just far enough , nice roads, good people, pubs are ok & beach is just over the hill
Beats living in the burb's any day