Time to buy a bike!

[Glowerss]

I do really like the GS500F, the original one that I found and loved has been sold though and the only other one on TM is in Christchurch

Have the seller take it to a mech to get er checked out, and get it shipped. I did that with my 400. ChCh to Auckers and vice versa is the main shipping for both biketranz and motorcycle movers, and cost you around 300-350$ or so. Cambridge isn't so far away that it either wouldn't cost much more to get it to your door, or come to auckers to pick up.

If I had that kind of dosh to spend, I'd hang out for a 500. Theyre bloody economical, reliable as the earth turning, dont look too bad (if you can get over the gixxer wanna be look) and assuming you dont feel the need for massive hp/torque, last you well into your full.

[Tigadee]

Did quote the words *sorely under equipped* !

Indeed I did... and I should have added "...for its price."

My bad...

Ridden the scorp, as i bought one for the Mrs as a learners a few years back, (still got it as it is a good training bike for my kids and their mates) but once highway travel comes into the equation, it is sorely under equipped ! Seen some ugly situations while following her on long trips where a little more power would have alleviated any danger !
At 80-90 k it has nothing left re power to get you out of trouble and the front suspension is what i'd call extremely sad !

That much is true, although 110kph is what I managed every day commuting on it... with little wind, properly inflated tyres, nose-to-handlebar,...

But of course each to his/her own

Of course... I'd agree that anything like the Scorpio or the Dealim would be unsuited to frequent motorway or open road travel. Possible of course but...

[ducatilover]

Theres the Kawasaki EX500 on the Home Page that Dogs has for sale?...$2,500 with pannier bags.

Great bikes those.
I'll ride it up for ya

[MystikEagle]

Great bikes those.
I'll ride it up for ya

It's a decision between that and this

Just offered $5,500 for the GS500, will see what he sends back

[BigAl]

Hey ME that GS looks very tidy and would be a great starter bike.

[MystikEagle]

Hey ME that GS looks very tidy and would be a great starter bike.

Thats what I'm thinking! Just have to cross my fingers he accepts my offer

[Maha]

Hey ME that GS looks very tidy and would be a great starter bike.

I agree...and if the price offered, is accepted, thats great buying right there!
I know said ealier about ''buying the right bike for you'' (which is 100% the thing to do) the GS would be a great starter as you said, for anyone.
Bar risers can always be fitted if the position is not to liking, but I can't see that being a problem.

Why is the speedo in miles?...current owner doesn't know that it can be changed with a push of a button....right?

Edit:...though I can't see how to, looking at the pics.

[FJRider]

I would prefer something bigger, just thought it was worth looking at. Not often you see a brand new bike at that price. Would have been a definate option if I wasn't planning on doing alot of road trips...

Just remember ... standing up your feet may reach the ground. On a big bike however ... they may not.

Please post a pic of your legs (Bare is ok) ....

[MystikEagle]

Have the seller take it to a mech to get er checked out, and get it shipped. I did that with my 400. ChCh to Auckers and vice versa is the main shipping for both biketranz and motorcycle movers, and cost you around 300-350$ or so. Cambridge isn't so far away that it either wouldn't cost much more to get it to your door, or come to auckers to pick up.

If I had that kind of dosh to spend, I'd hang out for a 500. Theyre bloody economical, reliable as the earth turning, dont look too bad (if you can get over the gixxer wanna be look) and assuming you dont feel the need for massive hp/torque, last you well into your full.

$470ish from ChCh to Cambridge.
Trying to stick to the 400 to 600 bracket, should give me enough power for the longer road trips but still stays under that horrible rego increase... Also means I won't have to upgrade any time soon

[MystikEagle]

Anyone have any opinions on this?
Worth going to take a nosy at if the GS falls through???

[JafaSaffer]

Anyone have any opinions on this?
Worth going to take a nosy at if the GS falls through???

How tall are you? Keep that in mind. But I don't like it to be honest... sorry.

[Ocean1]

Anyone have any opinions on this?
Worth going to take a nosy at if the GS falls through???

It's an overweight trail bike. As a tourable dirt bike they're good value, but it's not what you said you wanted.

[ducatilover]

That DR is elec start, so atleast it won't make you have a huge right leg.
The can drop screws out the neutral switches (behind the clutch), if going to a mech to make sure those screws are lock tite and lock wired, it'll cost a bit.
They also have manual adjustment on the balance shaft chains, annoying and if ignored, big mess.

As for the GS500 and EX500/GPZ/Ninja thing, they're both much of a muchness really, both very capable twins, both smooth and easy to ride, both forgiving and both reliable.
I doubt you could go wrong with either of them.
I'd happily tootle around on one, even if they make less than half the power of my Kwaka

[Glowerss]

$470ish from ChCh to Cambridge.
Trying to stick to the 400 to 600 bracket, should give me enough power for the longer road trips but still stays under that horrible rego increase... Also means I won't have to upgrade any time soon

Strictly speaking, there are plenty of 250s out there that will easily tour all over the place with heaps of power to spare. Honda Hornets, for example, have nearly as much BHP as as the GS500. One nutter on here gijoe has gone all over the north island on his. Had it for over 100k kms until somebody stole the thing.

Quite a few Kbers actually with 250 hornets over 100kms.

Honda vt 250 spadas also have some 40+ odd BHP and will easily go wherever you want and last 100k kms+

Don't feel the need to limit yourself to strictly 400-600s. Heaps of good shit out there.

[ducatilover]

The only new 250 I'd ever consider is this
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-522883061.htm
Why? It looks like pure sex and I could slam a fucking stupid motor in it.

The rest of the 250s are poo now that LAMS exists, far better bikes can be had for much less coin.