Gus 5 Report post Posted May 18, 2004 does anyone here know sh*t about motorbikes? im possibly looking at getting one for commuting to uni...i hate the bus and car is just silly at the mo....would prob be looking at something round 250cc (whats that like to learn on...done a lot of bicycle riding, and how quick would it be?) what sorta price would i be looking at paying....what to look for when buying.....as in what sort of bikes are decent...i know sh*t all about them. or does anyone know where they could steer me in the right direction....any advice appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted May 18, 2004 I have owned 4 bikes. Do you have a bike license Gusto?? and how quick would it be?Being a 250 it will never be fast, sure some are quick'ish, the 2stroke ones RGV's, NSR's, TZR's etc... but they are no good for communting, you'd prolly foul the plugs half way there, and the sporty 4strokes just rev forever and don't go anywhere!!Best to look for a GSX250 of CB250 (2 cyl 4strokes), slow, but reliable as hell & economical, good to learn/commute on too. I miss riding bikes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted May 19, 2004 Haha, its been nice knowing you Gus! Did you miss that guy getting killed outside engineering a couple of months ago? Thats the only reason i don't ride in. I saw the whole thing. Very scaring experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 2 Report post Posted May 19, 2004 gus + motorbike = Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted May 19, 2004 =hemorrhoids? I don't understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted May 19, 2004 no no no, I think it is Mr.Spock when he dies and his remains end up on that strange planet!?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 2 Report post Posted May 19, 2004 =hemorrhoids? I don't understand.no its actually minced gus.... if u looks close enough you can see the scar on his nose!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted May 19, 2004 haha thanks for the confidence dave! no dont have a motorbike license...but would need something to learn on.....how would a 250cc go...something sensible..can you equate it in car terms? pretty confident in traffic after bike couriering....just keep in mind that everyone else sucks at driving....nothing along the lines of what you described on trademe glenn....any other suggestions? what sorta $$ would i be looking at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowninja 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2004 (edited) I don't know a single friend of mine who has been a bike rider who has not had a serious accident. Includes two fatalities. Death-traps man... stay away. But if you must... check out http://www.bikepoint.co.nz Edited May 19, 2004 by shadowninja Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
