Finally a "biker"!

[Womble of Wimbledon]

[QUOTE=Road kill;1130432794]This is the best idea so far,a very good idea.
Go anywhere do anything...on the tar of course.

I take the recommendation. My cash comes in next week and will get in touch with them then if its still for sale. I wouldn't be able to get down there to test ride it though, would sending a mobile mechanic to check it out be enough??? I'd then transport it up, if all good.

[Womble of Wimbledon]

Good thread. I have my first lesson with rider training in a couple weeks. Excited but scared mostly cause I'm super unco! Those who know me would attest to that! Presuming my experience isn't completely awful ill be on the search for a bike eventually also. Good luck!

I was also excited but scared, I'm sure rider rider training is similar to rider skills. They'll let you go at your own pace, i got plenty of time to practice the exercises before the test. Good luck!!!

[Glowerss]

Thanks for the advice and suggestions guys.

So it seems the consensus is to steer clear of the GN (presume lack of power?) and keep a look out for a GS500 (they seem hard to come by, but will keep my eyes open).

If you guys don't mind, in the next week or two I'll post a couple of links to bikes I've seen and ask for some thoughts. I appreciate any advice given. For those of you that are bored of reading 'similar' threads from excited/nervous newbies, I advise avoid lurking on the wannabe & newbie biker forum, or failing that just ignore it.
But for those of you who are there to help and be constructive, thanks.

I saw this bandit:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-533303966.htm
whats people thoughts on something like that?

Get er checked out first mate. *MOST* old inline 4 motors are notorious for being hand gernadey. Be fine then BAM! Because they're highly tuned motors, there's a lot to go wrong there.

They can be fine, and there are some IL4s out there that are pretty damn good (my hornets a good example) but a lot of em can cause you no end of trouble.

The GS400 mossey linked would be a good choice as well. They've had that 400 for ages and ages they might be willing to deal a bit on it.

[Tryhard]

M8 dont be afraid to ask any questions.....even if they have been asked before. The more bikers the better. To be honest I was under the old scheme ie 250cc and purchased a GPX250 (low Ks one owner) and was happy with it.
I am not schooled up enough on all the LAMS bikes (like a lot of guys I would imagine) to inform you on what to go for.
You are either a cruiser guy, sports guy, tweener or enduro etc IMHO. Just get a low mileage modern bike off an older guy or a dealer.
How long ya gunna keep her?

[G4L4XY]

after 6 years of nagging to the mrs,

I think thats the problem right there

[Womble of Wimbledon]

I think thats the problem right there

don't get it...?

[bosslady]

I was also excited but scared, I'm sure rider rider training is similar to rider skills. They'll let you go at your own pace, i got plenty of time to practice the exercises before the test. Good luck!!!

Ta mate. Need all the luck I can get Haha. Make sure you come back and tell us what ya got!

[G4L4XY]

don't get it...?

you should've just got it instead of listening to the mrs...just having you on lol

[Akzle]

Good thread. I have my first lesson with rider training in a couple weeks. Excited but scared mostly cause I'm super unco! Those who know me would attest to that! Presuming my experience isn't completely awful ill be on the search for a bike eventually also. Good luck!

welcome to KB.
you've learned the art of trolling #37. the thread hijack. well done.

((posting in green is #64, just FYI.))

[Tigadee]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-511481829.htm
Thats a good bike from a good dealer. You could give them a call and see what they can do for cash.

That's very nice indeed and well-kitted out...

[Banditbandit]

Thanks for the advice and suggestions guys.

So it seems the consensus is to steer clear of the GN (presume lack of power?)

Naaa .. 'cause they aren';t that great - the ones I've ridden handle like the proverbial ...

I saw this bandit:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-533303966.htm
whats people thoughts on something like that?

Not bad. Idd go the GS but the bandit would be good.
Thats a good bike from a good dealer. You could give them a call and see what they can do for cash.

Bandits are good - handle like a bike should .. then when you upgrade you can go sprots bike, cruiser, or stay with the sports/tourer type ...

But fuck it .. don't listen to us .. go and look and RIDE . there's nothing like trying a range of bikes and seeing what you are happy with ... that's all that really matters

[GrayWolf]

Get er checked out first mate. *MOST* old inline 4 motors are notorious for being hand gernadey. Be fine then BAM! Because they're highly tuned motors, there's a lot to go wrong there.

They can be fine, and there are some IL4s out there that are pretty damn good (my hornets a good example) but a lot of em can cause you no end of trouble.

The GS400 mossey linked would be a good choice as well. They've had that 400 for ages and ages they might be willing to deal a bit on it.

Yes agreed with this, why buy a 4cyl high revving 250, when a GS400 or GS500 is available? Or even a DR650, GS650, XT660? any of these are superior to a thrashed to buggery, abused, and more importantly, frequently poorly maintained 250. Claims for frequent oil and filter changes are 'ok' but they are not enough on their own.

[sidecar bob]

don't get it...?

Id recommend that next time, you run with the Mrs that encourages you to get what you want, rather than the one that eventually reluctantly caves in to your nagging.

[Tigadee]

Use this tactic:
You: "Hey, wanna have sex?"
Her: "No, not tonight."

You: "Oh c'mon! Why not?!"
Her: "Really, I don't want to..."

You: "Why not?!"
Her [pissed off now]: "I said 'No'!"

You: "Hey, can I have a bike then?"
Her: "Yeah, whatever!"

You: "Thanks, honey!"

[bosslady]

welcome to KB.
you've learned the art of trolling #37. the thread hijack. well done.

((posting in green is #64, just FYI.))

Thanks for the welcome. Although I am not sure what your comment re: trolling is in reference to? It's been a long time since I used forums and engaged in online chat, but pretty sure my comment doesn't make me troll material LOL.