New rider - YQK

**bogan** · 10th April 2011, 19:49

Originally Posted by YQK

So it would be best to get it done legally without running the risk of getting caught by the fuzz?

I would think so, also don't forget a scooter's suspension, brakes, and tires are not designed for highway speed riding. Far better, and more fun, to get a motorcycle I would think.

**YQK** · 10th April 2011, 20:05

Trouble is finding something that will not give me any problems and be able to handle the run to Palmerston Nth every day.

**bogan** · 10th April 2011, 20:07

what's your price range after riding gear?

**YQK** · 10th April 2011, 20:13

Not sure what it would be. Probably $1500 - $1800 after riding gear

**Taz** · 10th April 2011, 20:34

Originally Posted by YQK

Trouble is finding something that will not give me any problems and be able to handle the run to Palmerston Nth every day.

A car will do that.

**Taz** · 10th April 2011, 20:35

Originally Posted by YQK

Not sure what it would be. Probably $1500 - $1800 after riding gear

You'll get a crap bike for that or a reasonable car.

**bogan** · 10th April 2011, 20:40

Originally Posted by YQK

Not sure what it would be. Probably $1500 - $1800 after riding gear

probably looking at a GN250 or similar in that range then, will do a 100 but only just, and have pretty shit brakes etc so take it easy! Most other bikes that cheap will be a little rough and require decent mechanical knowledge to spot any potential issues before they become real issues.

**blackdog** · 10th April 2011, 20:46

Originally Posted by bogan

probably looking at a GN250 or similar in that range then, will do a 100 but only just, and have pretty shit brakes etc so take it easy! Most other bikes that cheap will be a little rough and require decent mechanical knowledge to spot any potential issues before they become real issues.

1800 prob still gets u that spada

however no amount of good advice will influence some people

**YQK** · 10th April 2011, 20:53

I guess the licence should be the first thing that I should worry before getting a bike.

**bogan** · 10th April 2011, 20:53

Originally Posted by blackdog

1800 prob still gets u that spada

however no amount of good advice will influence some people

true, my short term memory is not so good it seems

spada would be good and reliable. Was actually debating whether to sell my VT250F2 (spada predecessor's predecessor) for 1500 last year, but it would be one of the ones requiring an experienced and watchful eye. Also I'm a little bit attached to the old girl

**bogan** · 10th April 2011, 20:55

Originally Posted by YQK

I guess the licence should be the first thing that I should worry before getting a bike.

yup, maybe save up a bit more dosh while doing so would make finding a good one a bit easier too

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