Newbie: Is this a good bike to get (first buy) ?

[crazyv]

This one is really tempting : FXR150

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...htm?key=913439

But I think I will look for something older and cheaper ...

[Ixion]

An often unobserved added benefit of older bikes to learn on , BTW, is that parents or partners are unlikely to notice a few extra dings or scrapes. Whereas signs of battle damage on a previously pristine machine will lead to interrogation of the "Oh my God, I can't believe you fell off. You could be dead , etc etc etc "

[McJim]

An often unobserved added benefit of older bikes to learn on , BTW, is that parents or partners are unlikely to notice a few extra dings or scrapes. Whereas signs of battle damage on a previously pristine machine will lead to interrogation of the "Oh my God, I can't believe you fell off. You could be dead , etc etc etc "

Hmmm - yeah, I remember loaning my nearly new VTR250 to my wife for her to learn on. She dropped it turning a corner and brought the bike back with a curly brake lever.
I think my comment was "are you alright?" and once I had heard the affirmative and was content I said "Whaddafuck did ye do tae ma bike?"

[crazyv]

A search up on Trademe for Scorpio's in the Auckland region turned up blank.

Instead what do you think of this Suzuki GSF250 BANDIT 1992 ?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=148989306

Seems OK for the price too (?)

[McJim]

A search up on Trademe for Scorpio's in the Auckland region turned up blank.

Instead what do you think of this Suzuki GSF250 BANDIT 1992 ?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=148989306

Seems OK for the price too (?)

Take someone that knows what they're talking about with you to view something like that. That's a highly strung 4 cylinder screamer there. About 38hp and high revving. Old and could have been rolled bowled and arseholed. Engine could have been looked after, maybe not. Is it a risk you want to take?

The idea about getting the Scorpio was a good un. I happen to think buying a new one from a dealer for your first bike is a good move coz you will get support, warranty etc which is a huge peace of mind thing. Imagine you buy a 1992 crotch rocket and it fucks up in the first 1,000km THEN an unscrupulous mechanic twigs that you're green anfd rips the piss charging about 5 times the value of a repair. Makes me shudder - might not happen but if you've got the money for a Scorpio brand new I'd take that option and upgrade in a few months when you know more about bikes, can test ride them and make a real decision and wil have made enough bikie mates to take shopping with you.

but don't mind me - It's only what I would do in your situation.

[Kirill357]

Had FXR as first bike, nice one, liked it.

[Gwinch]

Don't listen to any knuckleheads that tell you that you'll drop your first bike. If you're a half-decent rider who is careful you can go years (even decades) without a whoopsy. Just take it easy without taking it too easy, s'all.

[PrincessBandit]

A wise decision, I think. I always opine that one's first bike should be treated as a sacrifice to the Biker Gods. Choose something cheap and cheerful, easy to ride and easy (and cheap) to fix.

Like the Mighty Ginny ay?

[Rogue]

Most bike's like that are ok to learn on but you have to remember the resale value.When or if the new hp/weight ratio comes into effect you might like to get something else
I agree with Gwinch it's not a given that you are going to fall off or drop your bike.
Good luck

[crazyv]

When or if the new hp/weight ratio comes into effect

What does the above mean?

[MaxCannon]

Don't panic about dropping it.

I've put 9k kms on the the GN without coming close to dropping it.

Came close to crashing on two occasions (both times in the wet on the rubbish GN stock tyres) but the only part of the bike that's ever touched the ground (cept for the tyres and the stand smartarses) have been the pegs when I have the bike leant over.

A small bike like the scorpio had a pretty low seat which makes it easier to put your feet on the deck should you start to topple.

[EJK]

I both had Scorpio and a FXR.

Scorpio is a good bike.

FXR is a good bike. It's faster than the Scorpio.

Wanna know more?

[crazyv]

Thanks for the comments guys,

How is this : http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=149975287

Its a Suzuki RGV 150SS 2001
It seems in good condition and has 24,660kms on it.
I know that its the older brother to the FXR's ey.

A good price for it might be around 2000?

[McJim]

Thanks for the comments guys,

How is this : http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=149975287

Its a Suzuki RGV 150SS 2001
It seems in good condition and has 24,660kms on it.
I know that its the older brother to the FXR's ey.

A good price for it might be around 2000?

Way over priced I think. RGV150 is not (and never will be) an RG150. Different bikes. If this RGV150 is a minter ...and I mean showroom then mibbe $1,300 - $1,500.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...149971491.This could be the go. Need an expert to check the condition of the engine and stuff though (EJ got stung with a piece of crap FXR150 recently) and we call all rip the piss out of the seller fro his claim of 210km+ My Ducati can't even do that!

[crazyv]

Thanks for the feedback McJim - I have offered 1200 for it. I doubt they would part with it for 1200 if listed at 1800. Will find out.

As for the Suzuki Cybermatic 2000
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=149971491

I would be keen if location was Auckland or drop off in Auckland yak!