First racebike: 2-stroke 150ss, or 4 stroke 250?

[huff3r]

Wellington also has a great bucket racing scene. It really is a great place to get started, as well. Although a competitive bucket these days will see you at about the same price as an RG150.

www.bucketracing.co.nz

There's one at kaitoke, this sunday come along and say hey (I might be on a drz400). I won't be racing (My bucket is forever being developed into something i can use).

-Kyle.

Cheers, i was also thinking of getting a cheap bucket for a play, and 'cos the 2-day easter meet sounds fun

Unfortunately im working Sunday, else i'd definitely be there!

[steveyb]

You might also add into the mix Moto Academy NZ.
We are looking to have Streetstock or Prolight bikes for 2010 and fees can be made in installments throughout the year.
A fair option if you don't know what you are doing.
Also, you need to factor in buying your gear and your running costs throughout the year. The purchase price of the bike is only the beginning. Motorsport is not cheap, bikes included.
You need to do yourself a favour and buy good gear, not cheap rubbish, as you could get hurt.
We supply gear.
And if you are a student, you need time to study. Working in the garage fixing bikes/cars is a very poor way to try and get a degree. Believe me, I have 4, degrees that is.

www.motoacademy.co.nz

Cheers

Steve

[huff3r]

You might also add into the mix Moto Academy NZ.
We are looking to have Streetstock or Prolight bikes for 2010 and fees can be made in installments throughout the year.
A fair option if you don't know what you are doing.
Also, you need to factor in buying your gear and your running costs throughout the year. The purchase price of the bike is only the beginning. Motorsport is not cheap, bikes included.
You need to do yourself a favour and buy good gear, not cheap rubbish, as you could get hurt.
We supply gear.
And if you are a student, you need time to study. Working in the garage fixing bikes/cars is a very poor way to try and get a degree. Believe me, I have 4, degrees that is.

www.motoacademy.co.nz

Cheers

Steve

Yep, but working in a garage fixing my bike beats working 3 times as long at a job trying to earn enough to pay someone to do it! And i do realise it isnt cheap, but it certainly is a lot cheaper than cars! I will be getting reasonable quality gear that fits well, i see no reason to go for $2000 racesuits and the like, as many have proven the cheaper options are fine.

I dont think im ready to commit to something like the Moto Academy just yet though, as if i am arranging things by myself it makes it a lot easier to cut costs where i can (although not on the important stuff!), and if i do run out of money i can just take a break for a bit. I'm not entirely sure how your program works, but if it requires a full year commitment to enter all the required races etc then it might be a little much for me just yet... (maybe 2011 once i've saved up a bit more )

[woodyracer]

KRR150's are hard to find, i got mine from down south so im thinking there's a few down there. But trying to buy them is another story. The only thing thats realy compeditive to a krr150 is an RG150, they both are realy the only bikes you what to use in ss150 apart from the ITALIAN JOBS {cagiva mito, aprillia rs125}.......but they cost from $7k to $11k.....

You can pick-up a decent hyosung 250 for $4000.....then just get some tires {$500} and go racing .......that a good path because the class for them seems to be taking off

here'e one, http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-258212106.htm

-Max

[quallman1234]

Since your not really ready to commit, just having a dabble. Head towards a road legal RG150.
I know heaps of people say it doesn't work having a road/race bike. But if done properly it can work. Its a bit pain in the arse changing between the two, but if you make some quick release brackets for the indicators for the rear and have a spare set of fairings, it would work nicely.
That way you can ride it as a road bike if you get bored (Not likely).
And another plus, they are way quicker than the GN250 and lighter too.

[woodyracer]

Since your not really ready to commit, just having a dabble. Head towards a road legal RG150.
I know heaps of people say it doesn't work having a road/race bike. But if done properly it can work. Its a bit pain in the arse changing between the two, but if you make some quick release brackets for the indicators for the rear and have a spare set of fairings, it would work nicely.
That way you can ride it as a road bike if you get bored (Not likely).
And another plus, they are way quicker than the GN250 and lighter too.

thats a good idea with the quick release stuff, i should of done that with my cbr125...., although if you ride a rg150 on the road your going to wear the engine out more, so you'll have to rebuild it more often.

[huff3r]

Since your not really ready to commit, just having a dabble. Head towards a road legal RG150.
I know heaps of people say it doesn't work having a road/race bike. But if done properly it can work. Its a bit pain in the arse changing between the two, but if you make some quick release brackets for the indicators for the rear and have a spare set of fairings, it would work nicely.
That way you can ride it as a road bike if you get bored (Not likely).
And another plus, they are way quicker than the GN250 and lighter too.

Cheers, sounds like a decent idea... i will have to keep my eye out for one going cheap. Not too fussed about changing between road and race, as i'd be upgrading to a bigger bike within a few months (basically whenever i sell my car) anyway so i could then dedicate the RG or whatever i get to the track

[woodyracer]

try this bike http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-257382326.htm

the newest RG ive ever seen, as they stoped makign them in 2000.....

[huff3r]

try this bike http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-257382326.htm

the newest RG ive ever seen, as they stoped makign them in 2000.....

Yep, ive had my eye on that... might have to wait a month or two for the funds though, still need another $1k or so

[gav]

The other option is an FXR150 and use that for bucket racing.

[huff3r]

Ok, so i'm still looking at the kr150 as a possibility, does anyone (anyone at all?) have any information on them?

Eg. Any difference between 1998 and 2001 models? does it mean anything special if it has mags instead of wire wheels? are mags any better than wire wheels, or not noticable difference, and why?

I figure if i'm only giving it a go for now there's nothing wrong with a slightly less competitive, extremely less expensive bike and i can always upgrade later...

[Billy]

Im no expert on them,But the earlier ones with the wire wheels are faster in a straight line than the RGs but they lack ground clearance.Racey Rider on here has been racing one for a while PM him for more info.If you do end up with one,I have a brand new pair of Bridgestone BT39SSs you could have for $250.00

[woodyracer]

kr150's are all wire spoked wheels, only the krr150 has mags. Im not too sure why mags are better but i know for sure they are.

For example at the first round of the PMCC summer series a kr150 {wire wheels} bet all the rg's and a $9000 aprillia.......so realy kr150's are still very compeditive, as the engine goes hard,

Also the victoria motorcycle club uses a kr150 for its scholarship thing.
Dont hesitate to buy one,

[koba]

kr150's are all wire spoked wheels, only the krr150 has mags.

Talking shit again...

http://images04.olx.com.ar/ui/3/84/77/48227777_1.jpg

[koba]

Ok, so i'm still looking at the kr150 as a possibility, does anyone (anyone at all?) have any information on them?

Eg. Any difference between 1998 and 2001 models? does it mean anything special if it has mags instead of wire wheels? are mags any better than wire wheels, or not noticable difference, and why?

I figure if i'm only giving it a go for now there's nothing wrong with a slightly less competitive, extremely less expensive bike and i can always upgrade later...

I may have an RG150 coming up for sale soon.
I can help with advice and all sorts of shit too.

PM sent.

EDIT: To answer the original question: Unless you already have a good running 250 I'd say go for the 'smoker.