How long till you get a bigger bike after obtaining full licence? - Poll

**TOTO** · 29th April 2008, 01:28

Was just wondering how long after getting a full licence (or before) will you getor have you gotten a bigger than 250cc road bike ?

**Spuds1234** · 29th April 2008, 03:49

Took me about 2 years.

Mainly because I got my full so I could ride a bike when I went overseas for 3 months to do a summer camp in the USA. Since I was saving to go overseas I didnt buy one then. Then when I got back I had to start saving money like crazy again just because I had no money and had to pay for rego and a warrent on my 250 plus the usual bills.

**Nasty** · 29th April 2008, 05:47

A week after I got my full I bought my 500 virago and sold my FXR!

**mowgli** · 29th April 2008, 05:55

I put my 2fiddy on the market a couple of weeks after getting my full. Sold a couple of weeks later. Now I'm bikeless for a week. Pickup my new ride this Saturday

**Maha** · 29th April 2008, 07:39

I couldn't wait, saw the bike I really wanted at the time and got it. The Yamaha 600 was purchased while I was on my restricted, nothing to stop that happening. Sold my 250 a few months after and had to get my wifes 250 to sit my full. So if nothing is holding you back? why wait?

**Dodger** · 29th April 2008, 07:43

Had my full for about a year now, still have the 250. (and plan to keep it after I upgrade)

Looking at bigger bikes, but need to save up some $$$ first (would like to buy NEW) until then the 250 is doing the job 2up.

**Luckylegs** · 29th April 2008, 08:07

Originally Posted by maha man

I couldn't wait, saw the bike I really wanted at the time and got it.

What he said...
Once I saw a VFR400

(Possibly one of the most cosmetically challenged NC24's on the planet) I had to have it, and no stoopid License restrictions, lack of Insurance, or good old common sense was going to stop me.

Lifes short I guess, make the most of it (There isnt always a tomorrow)

**PrincessBandit** · 29th April 2008, 08:11

Bought the Bandit 2 weeks before sitting my full. Gave me time to sit on it and get used to the different size and weight (in the garage mind you!) before legally taking out for a ride. I only took it to the end of our street once before actually having my F because I didn't want the hassle of complications should anything happen in the way of an accident, even just with damage to the bike regarding insurance etc. and be in the poo being on the "wrong bike for the wrong licence". But that's just me - law abiding, Mrs Cautious

Once I had that temporary piece of paper in my hand saying I could legally take her out on the road, that was it - I was away! Kept the GN though as both husband and son now ride it.

**Boob Johnson** · 29th April 2008, 08:16

Had some silly young tart pull out in front of me on my 250, wrote me & the bike off so I did the most logical thing possible..........6 weeks after the crash (while still on crutches) I bought a 937cc monster & rode it back from Auckland

am able to sit my full in a couple of weeks

ps: the abiding chaps at NP Motorcycle centre lend out a 250 for naughty boys to sit their licenses & only charge a dozen or so beers

**fridayflash** · 29th April 2008, 09:04

i got my learners in dec'88 ,and never owned a twofifty roadbike since

which is bloody ridiculous as all these years later ive still got to face the next stages of licencing eventualy,especialy if i ever want to buy new on finance or insurance etc etc

**LilSel** · 29th April 2008, 09:07

I have recently got my full... have been looking at bigger bikes... just they all seem 'too big' for me... (cant touch the ground lol)... Im not in a rush to get a new one... I am looking however... once I've found 'the bike' for me, I will sell my zzr n go from there

**glice** · 29th April 2008, 09:29

If I see the bike I want when I'm close to getting my full then I'll probly get it.

what about you toto?

**TOTO** · 29th April 2008, 09:50

Originally Posted by glice

If I see the bike I want when I'm close to getting my full then I'll probly get it.

what about you toto?

Me too. one month before I sit my full I will start looking to buy a bike. If everything goes to plan I will have the dosh for it and won't require finance