Ideas for a cheap bike to tour South Island in summer?

[fizzafulla]

Hi there,

My girlfriend and I are keen to tour the South Island 2up this summer. She isn't keen to saddle up on the back of my vfr 400 and I don't blame her. I'm a student so will be on the cheap. I was thinking maybe I could get something cheap and comfyish, which probably also means old. Something I could get my money back would be good. Any ideas for the unfussy and budget conscious appreciated.
Dan.

[kiwifruit]

Fj1200

[boomer]

cb50

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[nodrog:Me]

Suzuki GSXR1000

[fatzx10r]

fxr 150, cheap on gas

[shafty]

The FJ1200 IS a great bike, will go forever, and is LOW. GoGal rode mine and she stands 5 foot 3.5 inches on a good day (her words)

[FJRider]

Fj1200

He said cheap... Look at XJ"s... 750's, 650's, 900's

[Jantar]

What is your budget? Cheap to one person may be expensive to someone else.

For touring the South Island 2 up you will need a 500 cc minimum, and preferably a 750 or bigger. Light weight bikes will manage, but the weight of an extra person plus gear could start to affect the handling.

Have a look at late 1980's GSX750ES models. They are generally reasonably priced and will cruise 2 up all day.

[MIXONE]

What sort of money do you plan spending?Think of the first number and double it!

[martybabe]

I guess you better put a figure on (cheap) mate. I also go with the FJ 1200, no better bike for the money IMO. For me this is cheap. If not cheap then certainly good value.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-149572812.htm

[AllanB]

Thats not cheap for a 1987 bike.

Offer them $6500 for this
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-162899484.htm

or ditto for this

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-159232988.htm

Both would be a lot of bike for 6500.

[FROSTY:Me]

Some indication of what Ya mean by "cheap" would be good.
For about 2k somewhere down south theres a nakedified Honda 1100
Comfortable doesn't even come close -armchair more like

[ynot slow]

Suzuki GSX 750ES,1986(Nov) 42500km,wof,rego,new tyres 1500km ago,pak rak,alarm,price cheap.

[FJRider]

Are you going to trade the 400 on "something" , or buy "something" as well...???

[fizzafulla]

Hi folks,
I don't think I can get rid of my vfr 400. It would be logical considering my financial situation but I ride it to massey every day and it the smile it puts on my face lasts at least 2 hours everyday.
I'm talking cheap, under 3 grand.