Can you recommend a bike for me?

[EJK]

I had to watch that video a coupla times......Most excellent clip this week. By far.

"Buttery biscuit base" not good enough?

[Matariki]

I have a pretty good idea what bike I'm after now, but... I wonder what other suggestions could be made?

If price wasn't a factor, what in your opinion would be the best bike with the specification's stated my original post?

[ducatilover]

I have a pretty good idea what bike I'm after now, but... I wonder what other suggestions could be made?

If price wasn't a factor, what in your opinion would be the best bike with the specification's stated my original post?

A motard of some sort or vt250 Spada

[Rosie]

I have a pretty good idea what bike I'm after now, but... I wonder what other suggestions could be made?

If price wasn't a factor, what in your opinion would be the best bike with the specification's stated my original post?

For a short-to-medium sized person a KL250 Super Sherpa, or an XT250 would be my picks. Or the CRF230L, if you wanted something a bit more off road oriented. A DR200 wouldn't have quite as much go as the others, but would still be ok for learning.

For a taller person, a KLX250 or DRZ250 would probably be a better fit. I really like my WRR, but the throttle is a bit twitchy at low revs, which may be off putting for a learner, and they are fairly pricey for a 250.

[Squiggles]

Scorpio or a GN

[Matariki]

After much thinking, since at the moment I can only have one vehicle I think at this stage it might be better to have a car and then to save up for a good quality 250cc bike once I start working again. Although, I'm not sure how motorcycle insurance works... would I have to buy another motorcycle?

Deciding what to have is doing my head in.
I'm concerned about safety such as riding in the rain and at night (considering I've had bad experiences with both).

[jaffaonajappa]

After much thinking, since at the moment I can only have one vehicle I think at this stage it might be better to have a car and then to save up for a good quality 250cc bike once I start working again. Although, I'm not sure how motorcycle insurance works... would I have to buy another motorcycle and would I be kicked from the kiwibiker forums?

Deciding what to have is doing my head in.
I'm concerned about safety such as riding in the rain and at night (considering I've had bad experiences with both).

Stick to cars mate, much simpler.
Volvos are good - ok looking and fast enough for a Grin.

[PrincessBandit]

Hey guys, about two months ago I crashed my GN250E into a mobility van that failed to give way. My bike was a write off and I narrowly escaped with a compound fracture to my lower left leg.

Fortunately I have full coverage and the person who hit me, her insurance company is paying for a new bike. Although I am nervous and a bit scared to ride again, I'm determined not to let my fears get the better of me.
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Good for you for being determined to get back in the saddle and conquer those fears. Hope you have fun finding a new steed and your injuries heal quickly.

I have to confess when I first read through your post I got to the word "mobility" and was expecting ...scooter. I was ready to shake my fist, from the safety of my keyboard, at the unruly old coot who ran their mobility scooter into you! Mobility van though sounds just a tad more serious though so I'm glad you have escaped injuries which could have been worse.

[Matariki]

Good for you for being determined to get back in the saddle and conquer those fears. Hope you have fun finding a new steed and your injuries heal quickly.

I have to confess when I first read through your post I got to the word "mobility" and was expecting ...scooter. I was ready to shake my fist, from the safety of my keyboard, at the unruly old coot who ran their mobility scooter into you! Mobility van though sounds just a tad more serious though so I'm glad you have escaped injuries which could have been worse.

When I met the person who crashed into me at hospital, I asked her whether or not this was her method of gaining potential costumers. To make it worse it was a mobility van she was driving for a local taxi company. I decided not to prosecute her because of the circumstances. She couldn't see the traffic from her left because of the Masterton KFC being upgraded (there was scaffolding in the way obstructing her vision) so she had to (according to her) stick the front of her van over the give way line which put me in her blind spot. As she turned she hit into me. This all happened within a second. I tried to do use the emergency braking technique but the brakes were too slow to respond. My leg got caught in the bumper and because at the time I wasn't wearing armored pants or boots (I was wearing jeans and leather motorcycle boots) I ended up twisting my leg which resulted in a compound fracture to my lower, left leg (where both bones were exposed) and smashing my head against the windshield.

I've learnt the following lessons:

Wear protective armour, cover all limbs.
Don't trust other drivers to follow the law, in places like Masterton they won't.
Slow down around areas such as intersections, espeically if there are no traffic lights or roundabouts!
Wear a reflective vest.
Ride closer to the center of the road when riding through town.
When buying or owning a beginners bike upgrade the brakes, the tires and the lights. Buy the best you can afford.
Ride with others, learn what you can. Build up your confidence safely.
Take defensive riding courses if you are new to riding (like I am).

I intend to do all of these things when I start riding again. Sometimes you the only way to learn is through the hard way. I intend never to crash again.

[imdying]

Stick to cars mate, much simpler.
Volvos are good - ok looking and fast enough for a Grin.

>Hell yeah

[oneofsix]

When I met the person who crashed into me at hospital, I asked her whether or not this was her method of gaining potential costumers. To make it worse it was a mobility van she was driving for a local taxi company.

I decided not to prosecute her because of the circumstances. She couldn't see the traffic from her left because of the Masterton KFC being upgraded (there was scaffolding in the way obstructing her vision) so she had to (according to her) stick the front of her van over the give way line which put me in her blind spot. As she turned she hit into me. This all happened within a second.

Don't think this should be your choice. The police should be deciding this. If the scaffolding was a problem it was up to her to proceed if added caution and to do her best to negate the problem even if it meant choosing another route. As a taxi driver I would expect her to be well aware of the KFC issue.

I tried to do use the emergency braking technique but the brakes were too slow to respond. My leg got caught in the bumper and because at the time I wasn't wearing armored pants or boots (I was wearing jeans and leather motorcycle boots) I ended up twisting my leg which resulted in a compound fracture to my lower, left leg (where both bones were exposed) and smashing my head against the windshield.

I've learnt the following lessons:

Wear protective armour, cover all limbs.
Don't trust other drivers to follow the law, in places like Masterton they won't.
Slow down around areas such as intersections, espeically if there are no traffic lights or roundabouts!
Wear a reflective vest.
Ride closer to the center of the road when riding through town.
When buying or owning a beginners bike upgrade the brakes, the tires and the lights. Buy the best you can afford.
Ride with others, learn what you can. Build up your confidence safely.
Take defensive riding courses if you are new to riding (like I am).

I intend to do all of these things when I start riding again. Sometimes you the only way to learn is through the hard way. I intend never to crash again.

Don't see how the vest would have helped.
Riding towards the centre would have helped and would been your best course had you noted the obstruction, well usually you best option anyhow, but I'm sure you will learn this on your defensive riding course.
BTW it is not just Masteron or even the Wrapa where people don't obey the laws.

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Wear a reflective vest.

If they can't see your headlight a vest won't make any difference.

[Matariki]

If they can't see your headlight a vest won't make any difference.

Even in a well lit area?

[ducatilover]

Even in a well lit area?

It can make a difference, but, it's debatable.
So, can you make kebabs? (because of the name....)

[Matariki]

Don't think this should be your choice. The police should be deciding this. If the scaffolding was a problem it was up to her to proceed if added caution and to do her best to negate the problem even if it meant choosing another route. As a taxi driver I would expect her to be well aware of the KFC issue.

I agree but I was at a loss of what to do at the time. I wished that the police had waited until I recovered before giving me that choice on whether or not to prosecute. Fortunately the woman who hit me wasn't on the job at the time so she wasn't carrying any disabled passengers. I don't know how she could of missed seeing me, I was riding in the center of the left lane with my light on. So she must of stuck out her van well past the give way line to miss me like that. I really don't know to be honest. At the moment I'm not sure what to think or what to do.