Originally Posted by
-JT-
Happy to spend up to the price of a new one if that's the best way to go. I had seen mention of getting a 2nd hand one so that warranty issues are already dealt with but don't know how much of a factor this should be.
I agree with Mandownunder, good second hand and save yourself some bucks for gear.
When I got my learners I got a brand new one, thinking to save myself the grief of getting one that had been thrashed or what not, but if I was to do it again I'd go for second hand because people don't really thrash GNs, they learn and then move on, some get sick of them really fast and move them on.
The things that go wrong will go wrong anyway, and if it's on your shift it doesn't really matter as most stuff is not covered in the warranty anyway. The speedo drive seizing might be but mine didn't break until after the warranty (about 6000ks).
Second hand ones also quite often have had better tyres put on, as lots of people change them really fast as the stock ones aren't very popular. So look for a second hand one with relatively low ks and different tyres and you'll be laughing. For example if I sold you mine, you'd be getting better/new lightbulbs, a new speedo drive and starter solenoid, and decent tyres.
They are a reliable and friendly learners bike, and a second hand one will be just as good, in my opinion.
Have fun anyway!
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