New rider - Auckland CBD - favour

[Aaron_newrider]

Hi,

Just signed up to Kiwi Biker today because I'm going to buy a bike in the next few months (in 2 and 1/2 months to be exact) and thought there was usefull information here that could help me purchase one and stay alive. Staying alive being the important part!

My riding history: Basically nill, rode a 125cc dirt bike for fun afew times, and used to own a 50cc mini chopper that got me to work when my flatmate couldn't take me.

I don't need something that's going to break the sound barrier, but I don't want something that won't sit on 100kph because I will be doing both city comuting and also a fair bit of short distance (shore to city) motorway riding.

I took a Suzuki 250GSX 2004 for a test-drive last week, and that had plenty of power for me. Liked the look and the feel. Although, my riding experience isin't enough to really judge if it really felt like crap/motor was stuffed or if other bikes would be a much nicer ride. Or if a different bike would be more comfortable/better steering/better for my size (6foot 2")

This may sound immature/stupid but I do want something that looks fast/sporty to the average Joe Blogs and something that looks new ish. EG don't want a 1980-1990. 1992+ would be ideal

What would be very helpful is if someone in the club lives in the city and would be willing to give up an hour of their time to come and look at a bike with me, to give an experienced riders perspective advice. Not asking someone to find a bike for me as that's the easy part but just to check over it for stuff and take for a road test. I know the general stuff like tires, suspension and breaks (car experience) but not anything to do with the clutch, gearbox or motor. Or if the bike has been dropped.

If anyone has any comments, or lives in town and would be keen to help out it would be much appreciated.

I see there are quite afew rides/training sessions that the club runs so I will defiantely be keen to join in and enjoy the riding. I met afew people that may be on here at Bar Africa, I used to work there and there is a motorcycle club that goes there weekly to meet up after their ride.

Cheers
Aaron

[madbikeboy]

Hi,

Just signed up to Kiwi Biker today because I'm going to buy a bike in the next few months (in 2 and 1/2 months to be exact) and thought there was usefull information here that could help me purchase one and stay alive. Staying alive being the important part!

My riding history: Basically nill, rode a 125cc dirt bike for fun afew times, and used to own a 50cc mini chopper that got me to work when my flatmate couldn't take me.

I don't need something that's going to break the sound barrier, but I don't want something that won't sit on 100kph because I will be doing both city comuting and also a fair bit of short distance (shore to city) motorway riding.

I took a Suzuki 250GSX 2004 for a test-drive last week, and that had plenty of power for me. Liked the look and the feel. Although, my riding experience isin't enough to really judge if it really felt like crap/motor was stuffed or if other bikes would be a much nicer ride. Or if a different bike would be more comfortable/better steering/better for my size (6foot 2")

This may sound immature/stupid but I do want something that looks fast/sporty to the average Joe Blogs and something that looks new ish. EG don't want a 1980-1990. 1992+ would be ideal

What would be very helpful is if someone in the club lives in the city and would be willing to give up an hour of their time to come and look at a bike with me, to give an experienced riders perspective advice. Not asking someone to find a bike for me as that's the easy part but just to check over it for stuff and take for a road test. I know the general stuff like tires, suspension and breaks (car experience) but not anything to do with the clutch, gearbox or motor. Or if the bike has been dropped.

If anyone has any comments, or lives in town and would be keen to help out it would be much appreciated.

I see there are quite afew rides/training sessions that the club runs so I will defiantely be keen to join in and enjoy the riding. I met afew people that may be on here at Bar Africa, I used to work there and there is a motorcycle club that goes there weekly to meet up after their ride.

Cheers
Aaron

Bar Africa. I've been there once or twice.

I work down Parnell Road, I'm not an expert on small bikes (anything under a litre - or over a litre for that matter - isn't all that interesting to me), but there are others here who can help.

Would recommend you find a riding mentor, and look for the ride nights that QkChk runs.

Mentors have a little green ME beside their name.

And sporty looking bikes are more fun anyhow.

[skidMark]

Only 250 thatll fit you is a hyosung gt250r man...

About the same grunt as a gsx250.... but alot more comfortable and bigger bike....

take one for a spin... may be way off your price range though...

You may fit a zxr250.... i am 6 foot and never really had any issues....

In saying that a friend of mine who was 6 foot 4 had a sit on one and smacked his knees on the bars lol

[HungusMaximist]

VTR or a Hornet are both O.K.

I won't recommend GSX,ZXR,CBR,FZR due to your height.

However you won't know until you try so don't take my word for it.

As for myself I am getting rid of my small sports bike for a 250/400 Dual purpose due for my 6 foot 1 frame and going economical. I suggest you also look into a dual purpose.

[skidMark]

VTR or a Hornet are both O.K.

I won't recommend GSX,ZXR,CBR,FZR due to your height.

However you won't know until you try so don't take my word for it.

As for myself I am getting rid of my small sports bike for a 250/400 Dual purpose due for my 6 foot 1 frame and going economical. I suggest you also look into a dual purpose.

Oh yeah i didnt think about naked bikes! DUH

VTR is a bit small for somebody of his height....

Hornet would be a much better fit.

[Lee Rusty]

Hi,

Just signed up to Kiwi Biker today because I'm going to buy a bike in the next few months (in 2 and 1/2 months to be exact) and thought there was usefull information here that could help me purchase one and stay alive. Staying alive being the important part!

My riding history: Basically nill, rode a 125cc dirt bike for fun afew times, and used to own a 50cc mini chopper that got me to work when my flatmate couldn't take me.

I don't need something that's going to break the sound barrier, but I don't want something that won't sit on 100kph because I will be doing both city comuting and also a fair bit of short distance (shore to city) motorway riding.

I took a Suzuki 250GSX 2004 for a test-drive last week, and that had plenty of power for me. Liked the look and the feel. Although, my riding experience isin't enough to really judge if it really felt like crap/motor was stuffed or if other bikes would be a much nicer ride. Or if a different bike would be more comfortable/better steering/better for my size (6foot 2")

This may sound immature/stupid but I do want something that looks fast/sporty to the average Joe Blogs and something that looks new ish. EG don't want a 1980-1990. 1992+ would be ideal

What would be very helpful is if someone in the club lives in the city and would be willing to give up an hour of their time to come and look at a bike with me, to give an experienced riders perspective advice. Not asking someone to find a bike for me as that's the easy part but just to check over it for stuff and take for a road test. I know the general stuff like tires, suspension and breaks (car experience) but not anything to do with the clutch, gearbox or motor. Or if the bike has been dropped.

If anyone has any comments, or lives in town and would be keen to help out it would be much appreciated.

I see there are quite afew rides/training sessions that the club runs so I will defiantely be keen to join in and enjoy the riding. I met afew people that may be on here at Bar Africa, I used to work there and there is a motorcycle club that goes there weekly to meet up after their ride.

Cheers
Aaron

have you found anything yet or are you still looking - if you are I can look at it for you PM me is still interested

[Cheshire Cat]

Welcome!