First bike... advice please

**BANZAI** · 10th June 2008, 23:39

**Ragingrob** · 10th June 2008, 23:42

You crazy guy Yui!

**2wheeljunkie** · 10th June 2008, 23:48

me dunt think u have enough lisiting yui..put more up..!!

**Zealot** · 11th June 2008, 00:11

Oooh - that GPX looks semi-decent. I've yet to find myself a bike for a reasonable sum of money, I shall check that one out pronto.

Btw - there's a whole bunch of AGV Stealth helmets on trademe for $250 new from Waikato Yamaha. These are ~540 or something at motomail (was there on mon). I've bought myself a blue/black one, should be as good/better than anything else for $250.

The $600 gear thing sounds like it's from Cyclespot Honda in takapuna. Also went there to see an FZR (it's on trademe for $3495 iirc). The gear was a bunch of Spidi (?) stuff with a fairly cheap helmet. Still, can't really argue with $600 for pants, boots, globes, helmet and jacket. Personally I'd rather spend $800 on helmet/jacket/gloves though.

**motorbyclist** · 11th June 2008, 00:35

do you know if those helmets fit you or not? if so, bargain!

if not, let's hope

**Zealot** · 11th June 2008, 00:40

Yep - tried that exact one on at motomail, and it's the same size as the HJC/shoeis I was trying on (XL - I seem to have a large head). So I figure it's basically right. Fingers crossed. Worked out my sizes in pretty much every bit of gear, which is useful when looking for stuff on the 'net.

**motorbyclist** · 11th June 2008, 01:12

just remember that fit/comfort isn't entirely dictated by size - and the helmet is something you don't want to get wrong (we all have different shaped heads)

**Zim_Invader** · 11th June 2008, 02:53

Originally Posted by Ragingrob

Hello lookies what I've found for ya!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-160008107.htm

Could be worth checking out.

she's a beauty!!! i wanna go and take a look at her! live out west, bordering auckland-ness and th waitakeres... beautiful spot, as there's some good twisties that have virtually no traffic flow... plus, there's the piha route, so got some practice ground well sussed... (always school car-parks, esp during teh hols!!)

checking up the postings to see if they're sold yet...

oh, and hey... that red zzr has been offered at 3300, again, the only problem is the guy stays in new plymouth, so i don't see how i'd be able to check it out... but 3,300 is a tempting price... i dont lie..

**Zim_Invader** · 11th June 2008, 02:58

Originally Posted by Ragingrob

You crazy guy Yui!

i second that.. haha, tho the excelcier (prob spelt that completely wrong) was looking like a whole lot of bike... bery appealing, and def in the budget! haha...

**PirateJafa** · 11th June 2008, 05:42

Originally Posted by Zim_Invader

oh, and hey... that red zzr has been offered at 3300, again, the only problem is the guy stays in new plymouth, so i don't see how i'd be able to check it out... but 3,300 is a tempting price... i dont lie..

Bah, you pansy.

**ital916** · 11th June 2008, 08:48

Originally Posted by BANZAI

Mmmm thats BSA B11 is beautiful, the one with the red tank. Maybe a new project.....hmm. It's not a 250 though yui, they were 550 or 600cc singles I believe. A lot are listed as 250 as the owners don't know what cc they are. Beautiful, beautiful bikes. There is a matchless on there too that would be a good project.

**Zealot** · 11th June 2008, 10:58

Originally Posted by motorbyclist

just remember that fit/comfort isn't entirely dictated by size - and the helmet is something you don't want to get wrong (we all have different shaped heads)

As I said, I tried on an AGV helmet that was that size and it was basically perfect. Cheers for the advice though.

Going to see that GPX tonight btw - I'm interested but will let you know my thoughts.

**BANZAI** · 11th June 2008, 11:05

Originally Posted by PirateJafa

Bah, you pansy.

Roadtrip! I'll tag you guys along if I can

I'm sure my GN can get 0-100 quicker than 60seconds

Originally Posted by Drider87

Mmmm thats BSA B11 is beautiful, the one with the red tank. Maybe a new project.....hmm. It's not a 250 though yui, they were 550 or 600cc singles I believe. A lot are listed as 250 as the owners don't know what cc they are. Beautiful, beautiful bikes. There is a matchless on there too that would be a good project.

Oh ok, yea buy it!!! Then let me ride it!