Hyosung advice & kit out

[dreamer87]

Anyone seen this smart looking machine?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=318931546

I quite like the look.

Wanting to buy a black GT250R and kit out in a similar fashion.

What to look for in a 2nd had Hyosung? Any stand out things?
Just want a cheap bike that is 250 and is all round good hence Hyosung contrary to what some of you might say.

[Lurch]

If the stock battery is still in it dont expect it to last much longer.
If the last owner serviced it themselves don't trust that they fastened the front sprocket securely, the locking washer is rubbish on these and cant be relied apon, correct torque and a tiny dab of blue locktite is recommended.

[Mental Trousers]

The rear shocks used to lose all of their gas and turn into a po-go stick. Don't know if that's been fixed in the last couple of years or not.

[dreamer87]

so pretty much thats it specifically apart from usual stuff?
where do you get tail tidys for them from? & led indicators?
Want to make it like that bike in question

[Gubb]

I had one and learned on it, and honestly, if I could do it all over again, I'D AVOID IT LIKE THE FUCKING PLAGUE.

The engine blew up with the rear piston deciding to see what the outside of the crankcase looked like, taking the conrod and the crankshaft with it.

[Lurch]

I had one and learned on it, and honestly, if I could do it all over again, I'D AVOID IT LIKE THE FUCKING PLAGUE.

The engine blew up with the rear piston deciding to see what the outside of the crankcase looked like, taking the conrod and the crankshaft with it.

I would recommend that if you do buy one that you treat it nice as they don't take kindly to having their limits tested.

[dreamer87]

Can fairings be repainted if need be?

[ducatilover]

Can fairings be repainted if need be?

Yes they can.

[Rych]

Get a Ninja over that if you want a new 250.

[dreamer87]

HMmm yea it just comes down to price, its just going to be something to ride around for summer, max spend 5K strictly.

[ducatilover]

Get a CBR250RR pre-93. Stuff the EX250 Ninja twin, they're slower than a wet week and a Hyoslag is slower than a wetter week. Neiither of them are "sporty" as far as 250cc machines go. On a 5K budget I'd get a CBR, do the fork seals, rip the airbox off and throw a decent end can on it and some 145 main jets. Done, ultimate 4 stroke 250.

[dreamer87]

Ok this is what Im looking for

2006+
250cc
Sport/Road bike

Looking at either a Hyosung or Kawasaki Ninja

Max budget 5K give or take.

Anyone got any contacts let me know.

[ducatilover]

Can I ask why the under four year old bikes? Not being a wanker, just asking.
The CBR are a very very solid bike and last very well. Because of the seriously huge amount of expertise put into them and no corners were cut.

[Gibbo89]

the older 250's are pretty sexy.

i'd bargain this price down and the money you save, buy some good gear or treat it to a pimp service.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-320147536.htm

[dreamer87]

Thanks guys for info

Just want a bike under 4 years because I like the styling of both bikes in those years. Not sure how long Ill keep it just want a good looking nice bike for summer and maybe beyond. Simple up n go bike dont want to piss around with it too much.