Would a 250 fix my back

[Monorail]

Something like an earley '80s CB250T/N/RS or early GSX250 may be within reach then.

i'll look into it. tardme here i come

[Bonez]

You may want to consider using a backbrace for support as well.

[Monorail]

You may want to consider using a backbrace for support as well.

not a bad idea. i thought that this looked quite good http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...796&key=440186

[WINJA]

not a bad idea. i thought that this looked quite good http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...796&key=440186

A THAI LADYBOY MIGHT FIX YOUR BACK ASK SPANKME TO HOOK YOU UP WITH ONE OF HIS

[Bonez]

not a bad idea. i thought that this looked quite good http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...796&key=440186

Could be ok. Not familiar with them myself. Only way to find out is go and have a gander.

[Balding Eagle]

Can't give you any advice on the bike but I can on the sore back. I have suffered from bad backs occasionally. The only time I have experienced it on a bike is when I took a cruiser style for a test ride. (Honda VT750 Shadow) Within ten minutes I had a sore back. I had been riding a Honda Hornet prior to this. I am sure that the problem is caused by having your legs too far forward. This has the effect of rotating your pelvis is such a way that the bottom goes forward (following your legs) and the top goes backward. This straightens out the bottom of your spine and removes the ability of it to bend and flex. Also cruisers have the shock absorber going from the rear axle directly up to the bottom of the seat. Consequently any road bumps go straight into an inflexible spine. Result: sore back.

I would suggest that you look for a bike that has the footpegs a lot closer to immediately below your pelvis.

Hope this helps. You have got to get rid of the pain so that you can concetrate on the riding. Good luck.

[beyond]

Some bigger people (I mean tall) get a special dispensation from the police to ride a 400cc. Being uncomfortable on a smaller bike would give you a good shot at this. The added advantage is that they are generally cheaper than a 250cc as everyone needs one of those to learn to ride.

The downside of course, is that resale would be a possible issue.

[Monorail]

Some bigger people (I mean tall) get a special dispensation from the police to ride a 400cc. Being uncomfortable on a smaller bike would give you a good shot at this. The added advantage is that they are generally cheaper than a 250cc as everyone needs one of those to learn to ride.

The downside of course, is that resale would be a possible issue.

i think that 6 foot is too short to qualify for special circumstances.

[xwhatsit]

Yeah, like was said above, I can't speak for any of the other bikes, but CB250RSs are delicious bikes. They have a relatively upright riding position (although not quite as much as Ginny), which is very easy on your back. Fits your category too -- naked sports bike. Go for quite cheap, too, if you really look hard you could get one for a grand I reckon. I'm not quite 6 foot, but nearly am, and I'd be happy riding on it for hours and hours, and that's from somebody who gets a sore back on occasion as well (from bus seats even, damnit!).

It's by no means the fastest 250 out there, but gets along reasonably quickly, especially with such light weight (26-33HP and 136kg dry, compared to a Hyosung GT250 at 24HP and 170kg dry). Being a single cylinder, it's fairly torquey for such a small capacity. I'm sure you'd find it a pleasant step up from your GS125, and it's a Honda too, not that strange outboard-manufacturing company that made your current bike.

But take a look at as many bikes as you can -- don't just take our words for it, everybody likes to rate their own motorcycle, so we're all biased. Happy hunting!

[Gremlin]

Some bigger people (I mean tall) get a special dispensation from the police to ride a 400cc.

The police? they are busy with... ummm and yeah

Have to apply to LTNZ, form DR4. Application for exemption from a condition of your license. And some of us got the freedom to buy anything we liked, with no restriction on capacity

I had a zzr250... not that bad, besides bottoming it out the whole time...

[Animal]

Hi Guys,
I'm approx 6ft give or take. I'm riding around on a little 125 and my back is really starting to hurt in the past month or two. I was wondering how much bigger 250s were physically and whether it would help. Also does anyone plan or know of someone planning to sell (or give to a charming young lad such as myself) a 250 in the next two months. Preferabbly sports and naked but anything considered as I want to cruise up on the first day of school. Got a lot of shit about my current bike frm firends and turds. The turds got injured .
Cheers,
Matt

Poor little turds! Serves the fuckers right!

[Karma]

a sports 250 (such as ZXR / CBR) wouldn't solve your problem at all so I wouldn't bother upgrading to them to be honest, they'll give you more power, but in terms of comfort you won't gain much.

My advice would be to stick it out until you get your full and jump into the 600 range.

But...

If you're really adament about upgrading now, then the hyosungs are quite physically big, I'm 6'5" and can sit on one comfortably.

[Animal]

I got my Spada for $2800 at the start of this year. It was in 'pre-loved' condition, but nothing that needed to be fixed before riding, although I got it fixed anyway, merely for cosmetic purposes.

Spada would be the best bet for a cheap, large 250 IMO. Pic is in my profile.

Hey guys,

Yep, know what you mean about dwarf bikes. I agree entirely on the alternatives (Spada and Bandit) because they are tall 250s. I was looking over a 250 Hornet a few weeks back for a mate, and was surprised at how tall that was! So, just another option to consider.

[Monorail]

thanks for all your advice guys, keep it coming

[McJim]

The big problem here is that so many of the bikes being discussed are outside your price range.

Hyosung Used - $5,000
Spada - $3-$4,000 depending on condition
Bandit - $5,000
Hornet - $6,000

There are more and more coming into the country though so here's hoping the price drops a bit. (market saturation).

I have no idea what would fit you AND be around the $2,000 mark.