Noob's bike?

**Rosie** · 29th June 2007, 08:27

2-stroke 150's are nice sensible little bikes to learn on. (I've got one, and I'm sensible

). No premixing, you just need to top the oil up every few hundred k's. You can tootle along on them when you are first learning, without worrying that it's going to 'get away on you', then learn to get more power out of it as you become more experienced. And there's the 2-stroke smell

From what I understand, 2-stroke 250's are more performance oriented bikes and aren't really suitable for beginners.

**EJK** · 29th June 2007, 12:36

Thanks for all the suggestion but Im not really looking for speed. Top speed of 130kph is all i need (and will need).

P.S. Eventho I have a million, I wouldnt buy a ZXR250, CBR250RR, FZR etc...

**breakaway** · 29th June 2007, 14:19

In that case, FXR150 is the bike for you.

**EJK** · 29th June 2007, 14:41

FXR... right I will begin my search

**Dave-** · 2nd July 2007, 20:05

FXR150 represent.

lovin' it

**EJK** · 2nd July 2007, 20:41

lol I want one now

**Pancakes** · 7th July 2007, 22:56

A guy at my work has an FXR and likes it, is a good guy, but it has started getting some rusty bits. People say the Hyo's rust but man, his has some good pitting in the weld joins etc. Do look for that when buying (any bike, not picking on FXR's). Rust will be most easily spotted on weld joins because of two different metals reacting, on the stamping on the head/steerer tube and anywhere flat that water can sit. If you find something you like do scope out the nooks and crannys. If it's good thats great, if it's not good you found it before you paid for it, if you find it's not as great as you first thought but still like the bike point things out and ask for a discount, can't hurt! And yeah, you may not have seen ATGATT before, all the gear, all the time. Damn straight you can guess the one time you come off will be when your "just popping over" somewhere and jeans and a hoodie don't stop crap. Get some gear for sure.

Have fun! See you out there!

**EJK** · 8th July 2007, 00:06

Oh, on Friday, I bought the Yamaha SX-4 Scorpoi Z for $3700 from Red Baron. My dealer was Max and he gave me 12 months yamaha warranty, 12 months reg, 12 months WOF, + ORC and plus a free "CAN" magnet tank bag worth 60 bux. What do you guys think? The delivery is comming in this Monday

can't wait.

**Lucy** · 8th July 2007, 01:23

Originally Posted by EJKDDORAI

Oh, on Friday, I bought the Yamaha SX-4 Scorpoi Z for $3700 from Red Baron. My dealer was Max and he gave me 12 months yamaha warranty, 12 months reg, 12 months WOF, + ORC and plus a free "CAN" magnet tank bag worth 60 bux. What do you guys think? The delivery is comming in this Monday

can't wait.

Sounds like a good deal. congratulations! I was interested in your comments on the GN and downshifting, didnt really understand what you meant, but I concur with the low speed- found that the hardest bit on the RRRS course. Which I recommend you do by the way.

Have fun.

**EJK** · 8th July 2007, 21:53

The downshifting? well, It was like this:

I test rode a brand new GN250. I went upto 3rd gear and tried to shift it down. The gear goes down but the light is still on 3rd. lol

**AliJax** · 10th July 2007, 15:11

Well Done EJKDDORAI.

I'd be interested in your first weeks use of your new bike.

Look good those Scorpios, sat one one but not ridden one yet & sounds like you've got a good deal out of Red Baron to.

**EJK** · 10th July 2007, 15:29

Thanks guys.
But its really pouring down in Auckland. Damn.. the forecast says it will continue till Friday.
Well, My favourite place in Auckland is Mt. Eden summit lol If you see a guy riding a Scorpio on Mt. Eden, then chances of being me is high lol

But seriously, It is a fun place. You guys should visit there sometime when u get chance

C u there

**delusionz** · 12th July 2007, 11:43

Originally Posted by EJKDDORAI

Thanks guys.
But its really pouring down in Auckland. Damn.. the forecast says it will continue till Friday.
Well, My favourite place in Auckland is Mt. Eden summit lol If you see a guy riding a Scorpio on Mt. Eden, then chances of being me is high lol

But seriously, It is a fun place. You guys should visit there sometime when u get chance

C u there

Haha I live next to the mountain, look out for a black & denim rider on a black ninja lol