Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast
Results 16 to 30 of 38

Thread: New bike time. Ideas?

  1. #16
    Join Date
    21st April 2011 - 13:13
    Bike
    01 SV650S
    Location
    Behind you
    Posts
    860
    Blog Entries
    1
    Quote Originally Posted by Lozza2442 View Post
    Haha this is EXACTLY what I'm trying to avoid. I want to be able to go up hills at normal speed without being scared I'm gonna 'pop a wheelie' or whatever haha
    One word. Twins.

    Quote Originally Posted by curly View Post
    Ah the BROS, that was what I was thinking about.
    Te audire no possum. Musa sapientum fixa est in aure.

  2. #17
    Join Date
    14th June 2007 - 22:39
    Bike
    Obsolete ones.
    Location
    Pigs back.
    Posts
    5,390
    Quote Originally Posted by nathanwhite View Post
    The category that attracted me was the 4-650cc single/twin field. You get 3-4 times the power of the first bike and delivered in a way that won't send you off the back or scared crapless with an errant twist
    That category still attracts me. Lots of very good bikes fit that bill & still have enough puff to get the heart rate up on a decent road.
    Review of Gladius v ER6

    They might be out of your budget....

    A mate just sold his ER6n, great wee bike, my G/F loved it, fits like a glove.

  3. #18
    Join Date
    21st April 2011 - 13:13
    Bike
    01 SV650S
    Location
    Behind you
    Posts
    860
    Blog Entries
    1
    I've never been a fan of the ER's looks. Something about that headlight is just a little too funky for me.

    Now a first gen SV650S on the on the other hand....
    Te audire no possum. Musa sapientum fixa est in aure.

  4. #19
    Join Date
    20th October 2005 - 17:09
    Bike
    Its a Boat
    Location
    ----->
    Posts
    14,901
    Quote Originally Posted by Lozza2442 View Post

    If you were in my situation, what bike would YOU get?
    Hornet/Bandit (or similar)...very comfortable, very user friendly, great riding postion, brilliant for the commute or the weekend rides, holds value and will give you a good idea of what motorcycling is all about.....FUN!

    Mikey may still have this...http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...6-Honda-Hornet

  5. #20
    Join Date
    2nd July 2012 - 10:04
    Bike
    A black one
    Location
    Manukau
    Posts
    707
    Quote Originally Posted by nathanwhite View Post
    Ah the BROS, that was what I was thinking about.
    +1 for the BROS.

    Pity it's a Honda, but a guy at work has one and I took a fancy to it, strangely enough. Very cool lil bike. If LAMS was in before I bought my first I'd look very strongly at getting a 400 BROS.

  6. #21
    Join Date
    6th March 2012 - 11:45
    Bike
    VFR
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    543
    You might want to look and find out what even fits within your budget to narrow the list down.

    The list of bikes you can get for under 2k that isn't a steaming pile of poo is veeeeeeeeeeery narrow. Especially once people become aware that their bike are LAMS compliant.

    The Suzuki gs500e are fantastic step up bikes. Nearly identical in power to my 400, which is a big marshmallow. Neutral riding position, very comfortable. Problem is, you can't find any of them for less then sort of 2750ish. And they are extremely cheap bikes.

    I was really lucky and scored my 400 for 2100 back in March. IF you can find a diversion 400 for your budget, It's a great bike and I'd reccomend it. Only real fault with em is damn things have a very buzzy engine for an IL4. Otherwise nice smooth power delivery, not too much of it, comfy seat, nice position, not too heavy ect.

    Price is going to be your biggest enemy. You may have to stretch the budget to find something, unless you're willing to buy a fixer uppererer.

  7. #22
    Join Date
    10th May 2012 - 12:58
    Bike
    2004 Suzuki GN125
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    308
    Quote Originally Posted by Glowerss View Post
    You might want to look and find out what even fits within your budget to narrow the list down.

    The list of bikes you can get for under 2k that isn't a steaming pile of poo is veeeeeeeeeeery narrow. Especially once people become aware that their bike are LAMS compliant.

    The Suzuki gs500e are fantastic step up bikes. Nearly identical in power to my 400, which is a big marshmallow. Neutral riding position, very comfortable. Problem is, you can't find any of them for less then sort of 2750ish. And they are extremely cheap bikes.

    I was really lucky and scored my 400 for 2100 back in March. IF you can find a diversion 400 for your budget, It's a great bike and I'd reccomend it. Only real fault with em is damn things have a very buzzy engine for an IL4. Otherwise nice smooth power delivery, not too much of it, comfy seat, nice position, not too heavy ect.

    Price is going to be your biggest enemy. You may have to stretch the budget to find something, unless you're willing to buy a fixer uppererer.
    I can prob stretch to about $3k, I was just giving an indication of price so people didn't suggest I get a $15k bike etc. I'll have a look at the gs500e's, I like my Suzuki so it'll be good to have something of the same brand. Looks quite nice too.

    I'm not anti the fixer-uppererer, all my cars have been and I like putting the effort in to my own stuff. That sense of accomplishment and shyt.

    What do you mean by a very buzzy engine? like... vibrates when it tries to get up to speed? My GN does that, so if it is that I'm not too bovver'd

  8. #23
    Join Date
    19th August 2012 - 19:32
    Bike
    1994 Kawasaki ZZR1100
    Location
    Milford Auckland
    Posts
    380
    The book shop in the semi defunct Fox Centre (near you) has been having a few sales. They had some Green covered Superbike (Pocket Guide) books for sale about 2 weeks ago & I bought one for $7.50. A number of the bikes detailed are 250cc or less. For a few dollars more, I think they have a few other good bike books for sale too.

    Worth a look?
    Fairytales are the domain of infants ... Dreams are the stuff of progress.

  9. #24
    Join Date
    6th March 2012 - 11:45
    Bike
    VFR
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    543
    Quote Originally Posted by Lozza2442 View Post
    I can prob stretch to about $3k, I was just giving an indication of price so people didn't suggest I get a $15k bike etc. I'll have a look at the gs500e's, I like my Suzuki so it'll be good to have something of the same brand. Looks quite nice too.

    I'm not anti the fixer-uppererer, all my cars have been and I like putting the effort in to my own stuff. That sense of accomplishment and shyt.

    What do you mean by a very buzzy engine? like... vibrates when it tries to get up to speed? My GN does that, so if it is that I'm not too bovver'd
    Yeah, it just buzzes a lot like a single. Particularly in the 3.5-5k RPM range it's a bit rough. It felt smooth as coming off of my Scorpio though! Most people probably wouldn't even notice. It's comfortable enough at motorway speeds, the mirrors are just farkin useless

    Anyway if you can find an XJ400 for sale, it's definitely a good next up bike. Apparently it's quite small for a 400 as well. It's a bit cramped for me at 6'0 or so, so would probably be quite roomy for somebody round 5'8. I can flatfoot it easily. It's fairly light, although you should be warned that anything is going to feel like a great big whale after a Gn125 They're an easy bike to work on as well (or so I've been told. I'm fairly useless mechanically speaking).

    They pop on the market here and there, and theres still some around for a steal. Like I said I grabbed mine for 2100, and one sold from a 1$ res the other day in great nic for 2200 or so.

    Otherwise bikes to look out for are things like the ZZR400 (although those are a bit heavier) and RF 400s (not sure those are LAMS legal though). GS500s are great, as are ER5f (or 500 ninja) if you can find em. Those seem to be fairly rare though.

    Have you considered some of the quicker 250s? 250 Hornet/Bandit ect? Might be able to find some of those in good condition for a reasonable price once October hits.

  10. #25
    Join Date
    9th October 2008 - 15:52
    Bike
    RSV4RR, M109R, ZX10R
    Location
    wellington
    Posts
    6,165
    Blog Entries
    1
    Revere on the list?

    Its like a big bros but higher bars and more upright sitting. I did one up and sold it for 2200 so in the correct price bracket. I was impressed with its fun factor to ride.
    I have evolved as a KB member.Now nothing I say should be taken seriously.

  11. #26
    Join Date
    1st September 2007 - 21:01
    Bike
    1993 Yamaha FJ 1200
    Location
    Paradise
    Posts
    14,125
    Blog Entries
    2
    The Cruiser style suits the altitude impaired (short) riders (as do dual purpose bikes). Sprot bikes are the "knee's under the armpit's" type riding ... to an inexperienced rider, may find it uncomfortable after a few hours on the road. (hunched up like a dog having a shit)
    Most bikes on the LAM's list shouldn't worry you about sliding off the bike. And I doubt if any under the $3000 limit will be a worry. I think if you spend more than that at your early stage of motorcycling ... it would be silly. Especially if you aren't that certain of what style you really want/like.
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

  12. #27
    Join Date
    26th February 2010 - 19:35
    Bike
    None
    Location
    Greytown
    Posts
    481
    You could wait for October when the LAM's system kicks into action, that way you'll have a larger selection of motorcycles to choose from.
    Here's the list of motorcycles that will be available for the learner/restricted rider - http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/gett...torcycles.html

    Older motorcycles tend to sell for cheaper on trademe (for obvious reasons), but there's nothing wrong with classic and vintage motorcycles, especially when they're well maintained and looked after.

    There are some good websites out there that give reviews and star ratings on models of motorcycles based on the experiences that riders all over the world have had with them:
    http://www.bikez.com/
    http://tanshanomi.com/index.html

    And here's a website here that will give you a basic perspective on motorcycle sizes in comparison to your own height and weight:
    http://cycle-ergo.com/

  13. #28
    Join Date
    2nd February 2008 - 15:59
    Bike
    Roadstar 1600 & Royal Star Venture
    Location
    Wellington
    Posts
    2,076
    Quote Originally Posted by Lozza2442 View Post
    I can prob stretch to about $3k, I was just giving an indication of price so people didn't suggest I get a $15k bike etc. I'll have a look at the gs500e's, I like my Suzuki so it'll be good to have something of the same brand. Looks quite nice too.

    I'm not anti the fixer-uppererer, all my cars have been and I like putting the effort in to my own stuff. That sense of accomplishment and shyt.

    What do you mean by a very buzzy engine? like... vibrates when it tries to get up to speed? My GN does that, so if it is that I'm not too bovver'd
    Hey Lozza,
    Ok I will chip in my 2c worth... I've owned a plethora of bikes over the years from 'insane to boring'... After the GN125 with the given 'dimensions' you are (of course a woman never lies about them??).... I would totaly agree with a GS500, they are not 'powerful' which will fit into the LAMS, and the engine has been in production for a fair time, so has the kawasaki EN500 engined bikes. There is an older 500cc adventure tourer Kwaka based on the same engine. It's derived from the old GPz500 twin of the 1980's which is basically half a Ninja 1000 of the era.
    There was a later version of the XS400 Yam, which looks like half and XJ 750 engine, issue there may be spares availability, or breakers having parts in the event of a spill.
    The Early XS400 was a rattly bucket but if well maintained they are OK. The Honda 400 or 450 twins from the mid/late 70's or the older GSX400/450 of the same era, Colemans sold a trade in GSX400 twin recently for very low on trademe, it was auctioned off. There is a few candidates, if you get cheap within LAMS and have someone local to do the required work....
    example(s)
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-507785397.htm not really high K's only real weak spot was/is the alternator easily fixable these days!
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-508742955.htm << at that price (so far) ........ no brainer!!! excellent LAMS bike, even in the event of motor work, the 500GB, or the 650 XR series motors bolt in, or the top end (650) bolts on!
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-507610768.htm
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-507852898.htm << awesome acceleration, so just lost licence? probably had a tough life, but???

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-508969780.htm << if a stator can be found? good bike!
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-507280666.htm < not a bad choice, BUT, they can do the oil ring and burn all the oil in one ride... knackered motor, however people also get big milages from them too.....

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-508304105.htm << if LAMS approved? MY PICK, if you can get the work and parts sorted, this is the ZI's baby brother, and as strong in the motor as you would wish for!!! but it's also kick start, and they are easy peasy to kick over!!!
    If the road to hell is paved with good intentions; and a man is judged by his deeds and his actions, why say it's the thought that counts? -GrayWolf

  14. #29
    Join Date
    10th May 2012 - 12:58
    Bike
    2004 Suzuki GN125
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    308
    Quote Originally Posted by GrayWolf View Post
    Hey Lozza,
    Ok I will chip in my 2c worth... I've owned a plethora of bikes over the years from 'insane to boring'... After the GN125 with the given 'dimensions' you are (of course a woman never lies about them??).... I would totaly agree with a GS500, they are not 'powerful' which will fit into the LAMS, and the engine has been in production for a fair time, so has the kawasaki EN500 engined bikes. There is an older 500cc adventure tourer Kwaka based on the same engine. It's derived from the old GPz500 twin of the 1980's which is basically half a Ninja 1000 of the era.
    There was a later version of the XS400 Yam, which looks like half and XJ 750 engine, issue there may be spares availability, or breakers having parts in the event of a spill.
    The Early XS400 was a rattly bucket but if well maintained they are OK. The Honda 400 or 450 twins from the mid/late 70's or the older GSX400/450 of the same era, Colemans sold a trade in GSX400 twin recently for very low on trademe, it was auctioned off. There is a few candidates, if you get cheap within LAMS and have someone local to do the required work....
    example(s)
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-507785397.htm not really high K's only real weak spot was/is the alternator easily fixable these days!
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-508742955.htm << at that price (so far) ........ no brainer!!! excellent LAMS bike, even in the event of motor work, the 500GB, or the 650 XR series motors bolt in, or the top end (650) bolts on!
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-507610768.htm
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-507852898.htm << awesome acceleration, so just lost licence? probably had a tough life, but???

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-508969780.htm << if a stator can be found? good bike!
    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-507280666.htm < not a bad choice, BUT, they can do the oil ring and burn all the oil in one ride... knackered motor, however people also get big milages from them too.....

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-508304105.htm << if LAMS approved? MY PICK, if you can get the work and parts sorted, this is the ZI's baby brother, and as strong in the motor as you would wish for!!! but it's also kick start, and they are easy peasy to kick over!!!
    Awesome, thanks for all those links I'll have to give them a good look over.
    Quick question, what on earth is a Stator?? Not something I've come across as yet. Which part of the motor is this?

    Also, surprisingly I didn't lie! Zomg. It's not actually mandatory for women to lie about it ha. There's no point lying in this situation when you need to give proper decriptions to be able to tell what the best bike is.

  15. #30
    Join Date
    15th January 2009 - 10:26
    Bike
    .
    Location
    .
    Posts
    3,822
    That GB is the nuts. I would say a perfect first step up, and it may well come in under budget.

    Not likely to depreciate much compared to many others and easy as to work on and get parts for.

    If only I had the readies for every machine I looked at and wanted.
    Quote Originally Posted by James Deuce View Post
    Don't argue with the pigs, man. They'll tap your phones and steal your weed and make your old lady do things she won't do for you.
    Quote Originally Posted by Hitcher View Post
    Sexually transmitted diseases are one thing, sexually affected carnage is something else entirely. Ladies, if his cock's that small that he's prepared to put you at risk for a root, look elsewhere. Seriously.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •