New biker chick needs advice

[cleopatraxxx]

I may have a 1991 cbr rr up for sale very soon
they are wicked little bikes i have had it for about 18 months now and its been alot of
fun

I am able to go for my full onces I turn 25 on the 29th of this month

I droped it at manfield on sat so i am getting the bits to fix it at the mo

just some leavers and plastic broken

its done 48 0000k's
just had new air filter
chain and sprokets were done about 6 months ago
i have a new clutch ready to go in it and will do oil and oil filter at the same time.

send me a pm if you want to know more

how much for one of those? im only 5 ft 4 am i tall enough for it? more details please...

[McJim]

Whereabouts in Auckland are you? You could get a lot more advice from talking to a bunch of 250 riders and sitting on their bikes - mibbe even taking them for a short blat to see what fits and what you like. That way you won't be forced into feeling obliged to a salesperson who reluctantly let you have a test ride for example. ypu can also make friends with an 'Expert' who will gladly accompany you to various trademe bargains and tell you how shit they are and what they're really worth.

Welcome to 2 wheels and to KB.

[Sanx]

how much for one of those? im only 5 ft 4 am i tall enough for it? more details please...

You're easily tall enough. My other half's 5' dead - and she can just get her both feet down.

[GOGAL]

Good advice taking as many as you can for a ride before you decide. My tuppence worth to you is to make sure you can get your feet flat on the ground for your first bike - makes you heaps more confident when you are parking and slow maneouvering. There is nothing worse than being on tippy toes in gravel when you are still learning.

[McJim]

My other half's 5' dead .

You can get some nasty diseases from Necrophilia Sanx. Be careful.

5'4" isn't that short though - the real issues seem to be for riders of 5' and less - especially if they have thicker legs.

[Chickadee]

Welcome aboard Cleopatraxxx, your welcome to sit on my RG150 (we're in East Aucks) and I'm sure other Kb'ers will be happy for you to sit on their bike and see how you feel perched on them. I love my 2-smoker, cheap, plenty of pep (faster than most 250's so you don't end up bored off your arse after a short time). What's your budget and where in Auck's are you?

[BIKEGAL68]

i brought a bike before i rode it and i so regreated it .......... i ended up traded a brand new bike in for another after doing 300km cause i didnt try before i brought it ...........so do have a ride on some an get the feel.................... riding is so much fun if u like what u r riding on

[discotex]

how much for one of those? im only 5 ft 4 am i tall enough for it? more details please...

You'd be plenty tall enough for a CBR250rr (Honda) or ZXR250 (Kawasaki). I'm 6' and my ZXR is really too small for me. They're both pretty small bikes compared to their bigger brothers (the 600's and 1000's).

You'd be looking at $3k+ from trademe and $4k+ from a dealer for either in good nick and add a grand for a '92 or newer one. If you don't mind a few scratches you could get one that's been recently dropped for less. Either that or freight one up from south of the Bombay hills.

Neither bike is easy to learn on though.

If you need a test pilot or want to sit on my ZXR feel free to PM me.

Here's some listings from trademe that might help you get a feel for what's out there.

GN250 - Cheap as chips and easy to ride:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...117&key=139382

VTR250 - Like a grown up GN. More power, better brakes etc:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...786&key=154476

GSX250 - Fairings, more 'sport' riding position, good for motorway riding:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...036&key=141871

ZZR250 - Similar to the GSX but probably more power generally more refined:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...548&key=141871

CBR250rr - Baby sport bike. Looks good, goes fast:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...780&key=141871

ZXR250 - Just like a CBR250 only better
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...626&key=149217

There's the Suzuki Bandit and Honda Hornet as well but this list is getting massive so I'll let someone else dig them out

[scracha]

i love the idea of leaning forward into my bike, not sitting back, something sleek... any ideas?

Nothing hornier than a chick on a thumper if you ask me.

[avgas]

Any bike is good. Just get one.
They all have good and bad sides. so my recommendation is go test ride 10+ bikes. Sleep on it.
Buy a bike the next day that suited u best.
Its what i did when i bought the RG many moons ago

[Bend-it]

I started on a Bandit... look where it's got me!

[cleopatraxxx]

im not in the market to buy a bike yet, thanks!!!

[breakaway]

i love the idea of leaning forward into my bike, not sitting back, something sleek... any ideas?

Suzuki RG150

[Coxy]

Hi, CBR250R is my bet, its a baby blade, will enable you to keep your feet on the ground and plenty fast enough. You will be able to lean into the bike behind the fairing and it will give you the riding experience you need, to progress to a bigger bike in time. It will also hold its value and you will be able to probably sell it twelve months down the line for what you bought it for. Buy a good one that has no corrosion and service history and youll love it. If you are brand new to biking then you are welcome to come for a ride with me to see if its for you. Cheers and ride safe, Coxy.

[cold comfort]

Good advice-here's one off (aus)trade me