Which 250?

**Badjelly** · 2nd November 2007, 11:23

Originally Posted by Derks

I got a vl250 and I love it. Its a 07 model. Just took it in for its first 1000k service and was given a kawasaki balius as a loan. Fuck I dont know which on I want to keep!

Keep the one that belongs to you. Definitely less hassle in the medium term.

**Wally Simmonds** · 3rd November 2007, 00:18

Now that I've got rid of GN I'm hoping to get a newer, faster bike. I've got my eye on a older GPX, a 2003 GSX and a FZR. The GSX is certainly the best deal out of the lot but I've got concerns about whether I'd be able to...er...touch the ground on it - I'm a reasonably short guy (5.6) and you can understand how difficult it is when learning to be able to feel comfortable with a heavy bike coming to a standstill.

The FZR is pretty close to me but is older (an 88). All are around the 3-4k mark, what do you guys reckon?

Either way, I think I'll have a new bike in a weeks time

Of course I'll hop on these bikes but its good to get some peoples *current* opinions (yes, I've used the search function..)

**dickytoo** · 5th November 2007, 12:58

i may have a 2006 GPX250 with 11,000 kilometers on it for sale soon. its an insurance (cosmetic) write off that my buddy has put back together and is getting re-registered. asking about $3,500 for it, registered and warranted.

let me know if you're interested.

FYI, the guy who is putting it back together is Derek McAdam who used to work on the NZ team Kawasaki race bikes. he does very good work.

cheers

richard

**Wally Simmonds** · 7th November 2007, 21:30

I'm actually looking at a CBR tomorrow, but when would this bike be available?

**James Deuce** · 7th November 2007, 21:48

Derek used to look after my bikes at Motorad when he was there. Definitely not a noddy.

**Wally Simmonds** · 9th November 2007, 16:07

my new Bike!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=126438680

**Phil W** · 9th November 2007, 16:30

Wot, no KH 250? Times have changed.

**James Deuce** · 9th November 2007, 17:50

Originally Posted by Phil W

Wot, no KH 250? Times have changed.

Heehee. When I find one that needs attention and I turn it into a runner, I reckon I'll make him ride it.

Just so he can appreciate what he's got!

**Phil W** · 9th November 2007, 18:22

I remember having to use the kitchen stove to heat up the baffles to de coke em. Had a KH 500, but it never started. Still get the chills when I walk into Mt Eden Motorcycles and see the display of KH 's. Oh the humanity!

**dickytoo** · 12th November 2007, 12:14

Originally Posted by Wally Simmonds

I'm actually looking at a CBR tomorrow, but when would this bike be available?

sorry i didn't see your reply but if you're interested, i can get derek to bring down to welly.

derek used to work for motorad and he's now in afc and i think most people on this site will vouch for him. his work is very good.

pm me and i'll chase him up. this coming weekend is not good as he is off to puke for some racing.

cheers

richard