Help buying a bike.

Discussion in 'Science, Technology & Car Chat' started by an0nymous, May 16, 2008.

  1. an0nymous

    an0nymous Well-Known Member

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    Hi guys,

    im looking to buy a bike motorcycle. Im looking for a cheap one for around 5k AUD.
    what do i look for in a bike?eg. kms its done and etc. 250cc is the most power i can ride because im still new to riding.

    an0nymous.
     
  2. ah_wong201

    ah_wong201 Well-Known Member

    should start with a 600. thats what i first bought but i started riding my friends 750.

    What u really want to look for first is to c if the bike is straight or not. meaning has it been in a accident b4, does it ride straight, all body work fits prefectly. how many miles/km is on the bike because usually around 20-25 thousand miles the engine usually will go. has the bike ever been abused like for stunting or whatever.

    also u want to check to make sure everthing is legit. make sure the frames vin matched the pink slip cause the seller might try to scam u.
     
  3. an0nymous

    an0nymous Well-Known Member

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    I see. thanks. i cant get more then 250cc. coz 250cc is the limit for P-plate riders in Melbourne. i was told to go for 250CBR-RR or 150NSR. what u think?
     
  4. ah_wong201

    ah_wong201 Well-Known Member

    r u more into cruisin or going on the twisties on a bike??? i myself i like to take the twisties.

    i say go for the 250cc. gives u a little better experience to rideing a higher cc bike. plus both r hondas and they can hang turns pretty good.
     
  5. an0nymous

    an0nymous Well-Known Member

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    Im getting the CBR 250R for 4000. 15,000km done on it. A+ condition. so its are pretty good deal.

    btw. i had a typo it was between CBR 250 or 250 NSR. went for the CBR because its more a curise bike compare the NSR. 2 strokes cost to much to maintaince compare to 4 stroke.

    Cheers. Thanks mate.
     
  6. brown_bear

    brown_bear ☆‧° ☆﹒﹒‧ ☆ ﹒﹒‧☆‧° ☆

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    GET THIS BIKEEEEE...!!!!!

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  7. ah_wong201

    ah_wong201 Well-Known Member

    hahhah bbear.... i could hella c u riding that bike -scooter
     
  8. shw

    shw Well-Known Member

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    yeah thats wicked. and go to hamc meetings with that !
     
  9. xeption90

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    lols that's one awesome bike. I actually saw someone riding down the street with a bright orange bike... it made me laugh and he gave me a look.

    As for motorbike advice, I think the engine is the most important of the bike. When my cousins bought their first bike, they got a crappy motor in favor of a sleek design and excellent mileage. Their bike soon retired and they went back to buy a new one.