6'4" learner NSW

Hi, I'm after some advice on an approved learner motorcycyle up to the
660cc limit in NSW. I'm leanining towards gettin a gs500 or maybe an
er5 any ideas?

 

xr650

 

not bad for stuffin round in the dirt, but i'm after a toy for the road

 

put motard wheels on it

 

the xr (or any other big chookie) will teach you more about bike control
than just about any roadie
go for a trailride with a few mates - take a steak or some chops and snags,
and have a great time learning how to control your bike without having to
deal with others on the road, before you hit the road

you might try one of the big motards - the KTM is very nice, but a bit vibey
in the lc4 guise
then go to a track and practice your slides and learning NOT to button off
in a lowside and how to get off the chocks when you are sliding to snotty
oblivion, and POWER your way gently out of shite, and just exactly how far
you can push it in any given situation... including really learning how to
brake

a chookie or a tard is much more forgiving for a stack as well, much less
'pensive

cheers and good luck

 

Ah, yes, you are a learner.

DT175 then.

HTH

Hammo

 

Motard it is then...

http://www.990superduke.at/fileadmin/990/media/impressions/vid/01_filme.wmv

 

They're both good choices, you'd be hard pressed to find better on the
approved list. If you like chookies the supermotards go pretty well -
there's a couple on the list KTM, Yam, Honda Suzi

JL

 

The Honda VTR250 will be comfortable for you. Nice little all 'round bike
too.

Sprint.

 

http://bikepoint.ninemsn.com.au/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedBikeID=1364514&TabID=3424&Alias=bikepointau

A really great bike owned by a really honest person.

Free delivery

Boxer

 

Bless you my son.

Boxer

 

Shrink!


Beer mate ?

 

I have an ER-5 that i bought almost new 3 months ago and so far it has
proven to be a good first bike.
I just came back from a trip up north from Sydney to Grafton via putty rd,
New England hwy, Gwyder hwy then Pacific Hwy back to Sydney doing just over
1,600 kms and it cruised along at 120-130kms most of the way when i could.
Bit of vibration happening through the bars over 100kph (typical of inline
twins) but not to the point of uncomfortable, just makes the hands tingle a
bit. Best to set the rear susupenders to about 3 for city riding and 4 for
highway with a load.
Fuel consumption was good, as I was averaging 110-120kph i was getting about
11 litres for 280kms overall with about 25kg's -30kgs of luggage and me
about 100kgs incuding jacket, boots etc. I really would like something a bit
bigger for more touring but the ER-5 handled it without any dramas.Around
town/city they are a cinch to ride.Highly recommended for a first bike and
are good value for money. Can pick up a low km ER-5 for between $4,500 to
$6,000 depending on age. Mine was a 05 model with 2,200kms on it, 18 mths
warranty for $6,750 including ventura rack and bag.
Some people have a hang-up when they see that the ER-5 only has a rear drum
brake rather than a disc brake, take if from me, with a bike of this size,
you don't need discs on the rear. If you've yet to do the learners course,
they will emphasize that the rear is just to steady you in tight cornering
and manuvres and the real braking is done by the front brake with some help
from the rear.

Hope this helps you with your decision.

DJ

 

http://www.suzuki.com.au/motorbike_webpages/DIRTBIKES/motorbikes_DRZ400SM.htm

That's the super motad version of the 400cc Suzuki trail bike, they come
with road brakes and road tyres and suit tall riders.

Yamaha do something similar in a 660 I believe...


G-S

 

For a learner I firmly believe the best investment in your future well being
& safety is to buy a used 2stroke dirt bike up to 250cc. Then outfit
yourself with appropriate protective clothing & join a group/club of weekend
bush bashers/trail riders & practise falling off for the next 12 months
under all conditions. If you don't drop it at least once on each ride then
you're not really trying/learning. lol.
You'll have a much better chance of survival then on your road bike when the
inevitable "oh shit!" situation arises.
Best wishes,
Grump.