Looking for a 250

[Zim_Invader]

or alternatively, keep the paintjob, and i'll take the bike and 500 buck to take her off yer hands haha... then, off to ehabs to rid it if that purple-ness that plagues an otherwise beautiful kwakka!

[PirateJafa]

She's waiting....

...to explode.

[BANZAI]

I can swap the GN with you if you pay me $500 extra to pay off my fines

[klyong82]

Give you $500 for Madison ... as it needs a big touch up but would be good for the missus to ride...probably takes her mind off shopping everyday

[JBJB]

Sorry to ressurect this thread after it has been dead for a month but is anyone free to check out an fxr150 on the shore this week? I'd rather not test ride it since I'm such a newbie. It'd also be sweet to have someone there who knew a thing or two about bikes rather than just me pretending to have a thorough look at it. PM me if anyone is free any evenings...

[Slyer]

Where abouts is it man? I work on the shore so I could maybe help.
I know a few things but I'm a newbie too!

[JBJB]

Thanks for the offer dude but the seller just withdrew it from TradeMe so I'm assuming it's gone-burgers. Guts. Oh well, I'll find something one day...

Anyone know a transport company who do a good deal from Welly to Auckland? A few fxrs on sale in welly within my price range.

[Slyer]

Not sure man but EJK just rode an FXR150 to wellington and back the other week. :P
Have a read of his review here:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=83758

[Zim_Invader]

Thanks for the offer dude but the seller just withdrew it from TradeMe so I'm assuming it's gone-burgers. Guts. Oh well, I'll find something one day...

Anyone know a transport company who do a good deal from Welly to Auckland? A few fxrs on sale in welly within my price range.

so did that japanese car importer get back in touch with you mate? did u manage to see anything half decent? - actually, i'm just going to assume u haven't managed to find anything great yet.

i'll wizz around trademe over the next few days. i'm assuming your budget is still roughly $3500? have u managed to secure any decent gear at least? u may wanna consider contacting a guy on kb who goes by the name "quasimodo". legendary dude. they may have some good stuff in stock at a decent price - they're known to have some good specials from time to time.

[motorbyclist]

quasimoto

with a 't'

[Zim_Invader]

quasimoto

with a 't'

haha... i wasn't fully certain there, and so went with a blind guess - but the point was delivered(ish).

also, what, again were these straight line speeds thing i had to work on? i can't remember reading the explanation.

otherwise, i rode to muriwai with ben and ehab (for one of our class' field trips). it was ok enough, with regards to the weather. but the riding itself, was really fun!!, so it was compensated for! but i swear some cars are really frustrating to be stuck behind! they drive at half a nanna pace! and it's even worse when u're forced behind them due to a "double yellow line"....... mumble, dam things.. there should just be 2 sepparate "one way" roads, for anything outside(ish) of auckland - imo

[motorbyclist]

also, what, again were these straight line speeds thing i had to work on? i can't remember reading the explanation.

what?

any idiot can ride/drive fast in a straight line

[PirateJafa]

there should just be 2 sepparate "one way" roads, for anything outside(ish) of auckland - imo

The Government is working on it. With wire median barriers.

[motorbyclist]

double yellow, white or no line at all, i just use common sense and either pass when safe or back off to a safe distance

[JBJB]

actually, i'm just going to assume u haven't managed to find anything great yet.

i'm assuming your budget is still roughly $3500? have u managed to secure any decent gear at least?

Your assumptions would be correct. Unfortunately still bike-less. Dissertation is taking up too much time and I can't find much in Auckland.

My budget for the learner bike has actually been reigned in big time by the missus. It is now around $2K which makes a big difference in the bikes I'm looking at (hence the fxr). With the shift in the goal-post I assumed that there was no point in contacting the importer as I would most likely be wasting his time.

I do have all my gear now (got some oxtar boots finally) so I'm ready to go, just need the crucial ingredient (two wheels).