250 test rides

[ducatilover]

I haven't ridden the zeal, but I have ridden the bandit and hornetto, I liked the hornet alot and shit they are seeeeeeexxxxy I can't get enough of the under seat exhaust. Be careful, I may reccomend a spada [no don't go near one] or people may say hyosungs are good. but if you enjoy the hornet get that, it's sexy and holds value

did I mention sexy?

[xwhatsit]

Um. I didn't speak up on the other thread, but I feel I have to put my foot in my mouth here instead.

If you couldn't afford tyres/WoF/rego etc., how will you able to afford the much more expensive tyres for a Hornet, the comparably extremely high fuel mileage, and lastly (and most importantly) the finance repayments?

You're never going to win with finance -- I can't figure out any responsible financial institution would allow you to take out finance as it is (student allowance?). You stick the bike down the road and you're stuck with a pile of junk you don't own but still have to pay for. Why not wait until you can afford it yourself?

[ducatilover]

Um. I didn't speak up on the other thread, but I feel I have to put my foot in my mouth here instead.

If you couldn't afford tyres/WoF/rego etc., how will you able to afford the much more expensive tyres for a Hornet, the comparably extremely high fuel mileage, and lastly (and most importantly) the finance repayments?

You're never going to win with finance -- I can't figure out any responsible financial institution would allow you to take out finance as it is (student allowance?). You stick the bike down the road and you're stuck with a pile of junk you don't own but still have to pay for. Why not wait until you can afford it yourself?

Hornets have the 130/70 16 on the front don't they?

[xwhatsit]

Hornets have the 130/70 16 on the front don't they?

No idea of the tyre sizes but every time GiJoe1313 tells me about what it cost for a new set of tyres, the Scots in me nearly has a stroke. They don't last awfully long either.

You won't be able to get away with $135 BT45s.

[EJK]

Yea, don't buy from Red Baron. Red Baron is way too expensive... Get Choco's Hornet 250.

[ducatilover]

No idea of the tyre sizes but every time GiJoe1313 tells me about what it cost for a new set of tyres, the Scots in me nearly has a stroke. They don't last awfully long either.

You won't be able to get away with $135 BT45s.

Perhaps a maxxis supermax or pilot sporty would be in those sizes? surely the sport demon is too. I love having a 17inch....um rim...

[MDR2]

Im shopping around for a front at the moment and it's proving to be a headache

they run a 130/70/16. I've been offered a kenda for 140ish and a Shinko for 190ish what I want is a dunlop qualifyer like whats already on it. Don't know if i can justify that kinda money when 95% of the time im commuting short distances at that.

[peasea]

So, after a lot of thinking I've decided to get finance and get a new bike.
Went to Red Baron today as they had all 3 bikes I was interested in and man I had a good time doing it!

First I took a Yamaha Zeal out for a spin, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Power started coming on around 8000 revs and then really started to put on the power once it reached 9000. Really enjoyed this bike, comfortable riding position and easy to handle.

Next bike I took out was a 250 Bandit (all the bikes I rode today were 250's). Not quite as nice a ride for me as the zeal was. Had a bit more grunt than the Zeal, although it revved a bit higher with the power coming on around 11k. These two bikes were around the same price range, but I definately like the Zeal a bit more as it was easier to handle (the bandit felt a bit sluggish) and the riding position was more comfortable for me.

The last bike I rode was the famous (or infamous) Hornet. Jon, the salesman who was helping me, reckoned I would probably change my mind about going with the Zeal once I rode the Hornet ( I felt at first the hornet was a bit expensive) and I have to say he was right. Such a smooth ride, and heaps power for a 250. I took it all the way to Te Atatu and back to Red Baron and loved every minute of it.

So I think it's the Hornet for me! Was wanting to apply for an exemption to ride a 400 but I think this is going to be plenty for the time being. Especially going from the shitty old TU!

Anyway, just thought I'd share my experience of the day with you guys. It may even help someone else when it comes to buying a bike!

Cheers.

Don't do it!

Go there (anywhere) on a Wideglide, they'll understand!

[Metalor]

Um. I didn't speak up on the other thread, but I feel I have to put my foot in my mouth here instead.

If you couldn't afford tyres/WoF/rego etc., how will you able to afford the much more expensive tyres for a Hornet, the comparably extremely high fuel mileage, and lastly (and most importantly) the finance repayments?

You're never going to win with finance -- I can't figure out any responsible financial institution would allow you to take out finance as it is (student allowance?). You stick the bike down the road and you're stuck with a pile of junk you don't own but still have to pay for. Why not wait until you can afford it yourself?

Well, I've worked it out. I had quite a lot of shit all happen at once which led me to being behind on my budget (lack of work and also planning ahead, especially after the xmas/new year break). I've just done a good solid few weeks work over the uni break which nearly has my current bike all legal (which I had intended to do anyway) so I'm back to normal... and my boss is back from having an op overseas so that's back to normal.

What I'm doing with finance on a student loan.... I spoke to my mum, asked her to help me out by going co-borrower and using her car as security. I'm initially going to be paying the loan off over the MAXIMUM time frame while I'm still at uni, so payments will be manageable AND I'll be able to put money aside every week for maintenance. I finish uni in a years time so will be able to pay it off quicker with no penalty after that... and also sell the bike once it's paid off (holds resale value). I also plan to get full insurance so I anything DOES happen (touch wood) I'm not stuck paying off a wreck.

Before you say "what if you don't meet the payments and get your mums car taken off her" I wont. whatever the case I can afford the $30 per week repayments for the year left at uni. I managed with my last loan with being a student and paying it off.

I've thought it all through, I COULD wait and keep my current bike but it's really not for me anymore. Someone else will be better off using it to learn on, doesn't matter if they drop it cos it's not a minta, it's already got custom scrapes and speed dents in it so they don't have to worry!

So yea, hopefully will have a new pair of wheels between my legs in the next couple of weeks

[Metalor]

Don't do it!

Go there (anywhere) on a Wideglide, they'll understand!

Sorry, what's a Wideglide?

[peasea]

Sorry, what's a Wideglide?

OMG, there's no hope for some people.

[short-circuit]

Haha, I'd touch the fuck out of that bitch mistress's pussy!

......Fail

[short-circuit]

Oh yea, Rob, I probably still wont come to class... I stole your idea and am now just goin to tutorials

Although you may be graced by my presence on friday's lecture.

....Bigger Fail

[short-circuit]

What I'm doing with finance on a student loan.... I spoke to my mum, asked her to help me out by going co-borrower and using her car as security.

Meteoric Fail

[Metalor]

Sorry, what's a Wideglide?

Haha, alright alright, I just googled it and see it's a Harley.... I wouldn't own one of those unless I had an endless supply of cash. I'd rather ride the jap version and save myself 20 grand