First time buyer - gn vs bandit vs hornet

[DarkLord]

Hey, sorry I'm rushing off as I gotta be at an appointment by 9 but...

If you're wanting the bike to ride for about 2 years... NOT the gn, they are good reliable bikes, but most people get bored after a couple of months.

Can't say on the hornet as I've never ridden one but I've only ever heard good things about them, although they are a lil' pricey IMO.

Have ridden a bandit 250 from Napier to Taupo and it was a brilliant little bike! The power was smooth and predictable although it did have the usual GSX thing of having a little bit more power at 10,000RPM, which just means you can have a lil bit of fun and get up hills easier Over all, even after stepping off a 600cc onto the 250cc, I thoroughly enjoyed the bandit and would highly recommend it

Hey Meekey,

You're bikeless? whatever happened to the GSX-R 600? Taupo to the North Shore is a reeeeally nice ride too on a good day! I was down that way a few weeks back spending time with some friends down that way, I think some of them know you?

[discotex]

Come over and see me--try on a couple of options

+1 for that. See what you find comfortable.

Personally I'd go for a twin or IL4 over the GN unless you're happy to own two learner bikers.

[Thaeos]

This the one? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-185047353.htm

It looks/sounds good, probably the best price I've seen, just a bit out of my range ($3000) for the next month or so!

[rphenix]

This the one? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-185047353.htm

It looks/sounds good, probably the best price I've seen, just a bit out of my range ($3000) for the next month or so!

It looks in good condition that's for sure, and beats the GN hands down.

[NOMIS]

It looks in good condition that's for sure, and beats the GN hands down.

Can you post it up on here i cant get into trademe from work computer

[vindy500]

how about a older gpx, much more fun than a gn for similar prices

[Thaeos]

Can you post it up on here i cant get into trademe from work computer

1996 Honda Jade
250cc
12,353km
$4425 ONO

So what's the difference between a Jade and a Hornet? They look very similar.

[NOMIS]

1996 Honda Jade
250cc
12,353km
$4425 ONO

So what's the difference between a Jade and a Hornet? They look very similar.

No diffence thats the bike i currnetly riding They let me borrow it while there fising mine, If you want I can get them to contact you, its mint.

there slight diffences the Hornet it the updated version this bike is worth the money.. I love it. only thing it has realy narrow bars , I got my old hornet ones you can put on sell em cheap to you. there slightly wider.

[NOMIS]

Oh and the seat postiont is slightly differn't, goes bloody wel man .. sheesh I should get a percentage for trying to sell this bike for them. nah I just really love this bike aye its just awesome

If i was in your position id get this , bullet proof bike mate. and its got braided brake lines lol , oh and its lighter than a hornet 141 kg I think???

[Thaeos]

If I had a bit more cash I would be very keen on that Jade, but I'm moving into a new flat this week and I need to get some gear as well ... so it's out of my price range for a month or two. Right now just getting a GN for about 2000 - $2500 and selling it on after a few months is appealing.

Are the newer GN's really that bad? I mean a 1988 vs 2006 one ... if it's well looked after wouldn't I be safer to get a later model one?

[rodimus]

Get a Yamaha Scorpio, they are quite suprisingly well balanced all round. Disc Brake is great too.

[CookMySock]

I have a jacket but nothing else, from looking around it seems it'll cost me about $500 - $1000 to give me some protection that will actually work.

You really need some proper bike pants, boots, and gloves of course, unless you like the idea of toes and fingers and skin going missing, but you dont need to spend megabucks.

Most of the cheaper gear on trademe will be fine for now, as long as it fits you properly. Don't try to be a god on the open road in cheapo gear though, coz you will lose skin - just hum around and get used to it all. Post links to gear you want to buy and we'll check it over for you, and if you're lucky, someone else with the same gear will comment.

Steve

[Little Miss Trouble]

Get a Yamaha Scorpio, they are quite suprisingly well balanced all round. Disc Brake is great too.

+1. There don't seem to be any going 2nd hand on TM at the moment but I've heard nothing but good things about them, might be one to keep an eye out for.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-185831516.htm

[xwhatsit]

Are the newer GN's really that bad? I mean a 1988 vs 2006 one ... if it's well looked after wouldn't I be safer to get a later model one?

From seeing real-life examples, no, it would seem you'd be better off with the 1988 one. Sounds weird, but the original ones were made in Japan to a very high spec. Production moved to China, but was still decent enough quality, but as it's stopped being sold in various parts of the world, quality has declined to a point where a brand new one has rust and chrome peeling off within a month or two, speedo drives are notorious for failing, reg/recs going and taking the battery with them, head gaskets, all manner of trouble.

Often a 2006 model will look older than an 80s model.

[NOMIS]

If I had a bit more cash I would be very keen on that Jade, but I'm moving into a new flat this week and I need to get some gear as well ... so it's out of my price range for a month or two. Right now just getting a GN for about 2000 - $2500 and selling it on after a few months is appealing.

Are the newer GN's really that bad? I mean a 1988 vs 2006 one ... if it's well looked after wouldn't I be safer to get a later model one?

Im sure wild west would do you a deal on payment. Give them a ring tell them Simon told you to.. ask for Don. No harm in asking