Research the service costs/parts cost for any duke you buy man, if something goes wrong you dont want to have to take it to Frasers to order a part in which might take a while to get in
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Research the service costs/parts cost for any duke you buy man, if something goes wrong you dont want to have to take it to Frasers to order a part in which might take a while to get in
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lol yeah after posting that i did a little research and apart from tyres are next to impossible to buy for them they are air cooled, lots of comments about it having a primitive motor etc.... back to the drawing board
i love the ducati..but a mate told me unless i m happy to keep throwing money into a bottmless pit..stay away from dukes...
i was thinking of just ahving the bike to commute to work...or else take the train...i only use the car nowadays to drive 5-10 mins to gf's house...so i was thinking maybe a bike is all i need...
after i did the test over the last 2 days....i think i m keeping the car....
and btw... I PASSED! wahahha...
it was actually harder than i though...tbh...having fallen off a pocket bike at 50km/hr let me sour...the fear never went away...still have scars on my arms and back to remind me..but i guess its good to be scared... i wont be one of those idiots out there...
like last week..while driving to city..going through caufield S bend...an idiot on a CBR250rr/r in front of me start doing swerves on one lane like how they warm up their tyres on track on motogp...but i thought...while u r doing 70..and u r only swerving in one lane..dun think it'll do much...then when he came to the corner...stuck his ass out to oneside...and knee dropped... but the way he kept his back so straight...he looked extremely gay doing alll that...while still doing 70kmph......anyway i just thought he was really dangerous...
haha - Valentino leg whips
yeah you have to watch out sometimes, these guys tend to commit themselves too much, no point in the city
perfect learners bike imo MC19. Cheaper version of the MC22 and generally only 1 year older. Still as reliable and still decent resale value. And decent power for what it is. More handling is the best part about it tho.
what brand is MC19/22? = CBR250RR? dont really like CBRs
thought about the megelli250r haha..they just look so good...
but then after driving the 1cylinder cbf250 during the test...decided against 1cylinder bikes...too jerky...or maybe just the bikes there are crap...
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Originally Posted by Spoon DA9R
sorry
HONDA CBR250 R = MC19
" CBR250 RR = MC22
to be honest....i feel that CBRs prices are actually jacked up..not that they hold their value...cost 7k for a 1999 CBR250RR with 8,650km (god knows how many times its been wind back)...i really would rather spend 6K ride-away price for a brand new megelli250r. mite be slow...but its cheap and new! and it looks freaking hot...the only problem is i dont wanna feel all jerky coz of the 1 cylinder...saw a guy that have one..he said its ok..i mite go test it out first and decide...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Spoon DA9R
read my point above lol. Yes the mc22 IS overpriced.
The MC19 , Is the CBR250 R. It is 1 or 2 years old , often similar condition and very slightly different design. But same power and much cheaper.
lol..my bad..confused msyelf there..
looked at some review...now i m shifting to the ninja..hahaha
why is the rvf400 lams legal but the older vfr400 not lams legal?
Rumour is a guy who was on the LAMS approval board had share in the company who imported that particular model...
Spoon DA9R - Remember if you drop a megelli it will prob be a write off...
ROFL...i truely think that would be the case...even if i drop it sideways from stand...
just went to have a look with a colleague...man..the build quality...i think i can even do better than that...
now i m just thinking maybe just spend 3-4 k on the old zx2r..always like them...would be good to learn on for a year...found a really cheap one...3500 not bad
is that the green one on ebay?
was looking up carsales havent checked ebay...
*just checked it out...the ebay one looks ok...but thats in nsw..i m in melb
oh lol good for me then:p
Im keen on this VRF400 even though its not a lams approved bike, think i could talk my way out of it if i put the RVF400 sticker on it :p
lol yeah would be good for you..
haha gd luck with that...
apparently you can write a letter or ask the rta to make consideration of a bike to be lams approved so i might go in that direction
thats nice...doubt they'll consider that in melb...
do it rob.
I want a VFR400 in classic colour scheme.
http://www.dapper-dogs.net/bikes/images/vfr400.jpg
erm..looks good...but most of them are so expensive...
I currently ride a old zx2r can't complaint anything on it and handling is :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Spoon DA9R
how are they in comparison to a cbr250 in your opinion?
yeah i m eyeing an zx2r...THE TRUE NINJA hahaha....
well friends been riding for years...suggested me zx2r...ppl at HART told me zx2r after i told them about my choices...hahaha
My RVF400 was imported & badged as a 1994 VFR400, and my rego also has VFR400, but is registered under as LA (LAM) under the old import scheme. Its an RVF, but because it was brought to Aus before 2003 they had the older scheme and they classified the RVF's as VFR's as it was almost the same bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by rpm boy
Back then the importer for these models was OTOBAI wholesale who were in Qld, this was bought out by Sumoto who now have the RAWS scheme to this bike now.
So seriously, you could probably do it, id ask RTA the go first and explain situation
But the again the RVF is a slightly better bike, and you will find most of the VFR's have had their run
well the VRF400 is a hell of a lot cheaper but i gather only because of the lams situation so saying that it is possible to do it then the price will go up
and none of the rvf bikes for sale have replied to my emails so it looks like i get a postie bike to tie me over :p
For sure, if there was no LAMS, every CBR250 in the country would be worth $1500 hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by rpm boy
damn even vfr and rvf are over 5k...
think when i have the cash i'll just get a cheap zx2r for around 3-3.5...not going to keep it long anyway..
So i Bought the VFR400 for a good price, anyone know where i can get rvf400 stickers :p
ebay! haha
nope bikesales, got it for $3500
The RVF400R has a reputation for excellent reliability and good build quality, though not quite as high as its predecessor, the VFR400R.
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$3500 is cheap well done Rob, which model is it?
Did you ask about the LAMS rego with RTA?
nope not yet, its a 1995 VFR400 ill get round to asking the rta next week, im not picking it up till next weekend neway
95 model? Is that when it was compliedQuote:
Originally Posted by rpm boy
Difference you will notice straight away will be the cbr250 feels quicker due to its lighter and Rev's quicker. At first I thought the cbr will be better due to its smaller & lighter for a small person like myself but after a few weeks riding the zx2 I find its easier to control due to its weight don't know if that makes sense to you guys though.Quote:
Originally Posted by rpm boy
yo perry..show us ur bike!
apparently its a 95 model??? had me a little confused as well but ill just have a look whats really going on when i go there on the weekend, wiki sais they were still selling VFR's till 96 so ill give the guy the benifit of the doubt........for nowQuote:
Originally Posted by Twincam16
Maybe he is referring to the compliance date, it should have a build date though which is completely separate. You havnt paid for it yet have you?Quote:
Originally Posted by rpm boy
Aye guys watch out as well, because the Nigerian Scammers are at it again, and now they are even selling cbr & rvfs on some websites
lol one of my friend is selling his duke and got an email from them hahaha
lol it was on bike sales, and i talked to him and he was as aussie as you can be so doubtful on the nigerian scam front, even so theres vfr's on car sales advertised as 97 models, so i dont know what tere on about but ill check it out when im up there.
as for the Lams thing, if you take the bike to a bike engineer and get him to put a sleve in it and retard it abit he can dyno it and sign off that it is legit and you can take it to the RTA and they will lams approve it. sound plausable ?
sounds good...can i do that to a 08 Ninja 6? haha
Well my friend whose in sydney riders said there were 2 guys that had cbr600's and were lams approved... anything over 600ish cc is too big and you cant retard the engine and if u do it just blows up, so he is going to ask them exactly what they did
oic..yeah i was thinking if they do that to the engine to restrict it..it may end up damaging the engine in the long run...
all depends, they do it to the hyosung 650 and its fine, but i wouldnt try it on nething bigger
Rob I heard RTA instructed all registered engineering firms which certify for the RTA that they arent allowed to restrict/modify and re-register any motorbikes from a different CC for LAMS approval. So make sure you can do it by calling up some approved workshops (see RTA website for list) before you buy it.
Happened after RR motorcycles was selling CBR600/GSXR600's and getting them detuned and re-engineered. They never originally had approval from the RTA to do this (regardless of what he says) and all the poor pricks that bought these bikes off him had the RTA de-register and re-register their bikes without LAM approval.
Got a link to the rta approved engineers?
rob sounds like too much effort. just get a RVF400
lol theres like none in sydney, theres one in crows nest for 3900 but there not replying emails so i gather its sold apart from that there too expensive
Link for a learnal legal gsxr600
one of the ones u were talking about?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/LEARNER-LEGAL...item1e5940915b
Police have been instructed to report any of these motorcycles which have this kind of registration to the RTA if they are ridden by learners. Rego gets cancelled.Quote:
Originally Posted by rpm boy
Even if you dont get pulled over, when you need to ride it un-restricted it needs to have rego cancelled and re-done, thats after its re-tuned. RR was charging $2000 to have it done, and $1000 to have it undone. Now they are selling business...
Nigerian ScammerQuote:
Originally Posted by rpm boy
Email was from Pam Smith (pamsmith122@hotmail.com)
Was trying to get their bank/any details and pretended to be a sucker saying id send a deposit, but kept saying something about opening an eBay transfer.
Oh and the photos were from an eBay auction that happened about 3 months ago... dirty fkersQuote:
Hello there,
I want to thank you for your email and interest in buying my Honda RVF400 RVF.The price of the bike is $3900 ,as listed.The bike is in perfect condition as it has been very well maintained (grage kept,properly maintained) has roadworthy certificate ... drives like a dream and is ready to be delivered,but I want to be sure that you are a serious buyer.I am not home right now (business to take care of in Europe) and if you want to purchase the bike and start the transaction as soon as possible,my wife can make all the delivery arrangements.For our security I want to make this transaction through eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program,which will protect both of us and also offers insurance about the deal,feedback or any dispute resolution.After eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program Team will approve our transaction,they will contact us with the eBay Invoice for Payment and Delivery Confirmation Request,needed to start the deal.If you decide to buy it and you are ready to start this deal,please reply me with your full shipping details,full name and delivery address and as soon as I will receive your reply,my wife can start the arrangements for the delivery.I am waiting for your shortly reply.
Thanks
haha that scam reminded of a really funny one i read on netrider...
some guy said he is interested in BUYING so a guys bike..but he said something like " Hi I am looking at buying a gift for my brother-in-law and you bike is in such a good condition..blah blah blah"
and they will actually offer u few hundrew more than what you posted.
Funny thing is..some guy pointed out...this is funny..." the scammer should've been smarter...who the hell in their right mind will buy a gift for someone thats scrwing with the sister.." haha
some other ones are Navy guy..have not internet banking and request paypal only...
Yeah in my google travels id noticed the pics were the same, and the price was like 5k in the ebay price so i was like WTF???Quote:
Originally Posted by Twincam16
anyhoo might just pick up this ducati 400 and see if i like it, its gor 11k on the clock and is as stock as it was from the factory
Who wants the number for the VFR400 for $3500? im not getting it and the guy is desperate to sell so let me know if anyone is intereted
did you call rta rob?
where's the vfr was that the one in crows nest? have you got a link to the ad with pics?Quote:
Originally Posted by rpm boy
Cheers
Rob
na, CBF calling the rta, my last car has sh!t itself on the weekend so i have no car and need a bike straight away so need a learnal legal :(
As for the VFR400, the guys name is Aaron and he works in the mines and never gets to use it, plus his Missus is pregnant so no use for it nemore
http://www.bikesales.com.au/all-bike...5435&silo=1400
Just tell him rob put you onto it and he will let it got for 3500
Ahh that ones been on bikesales for a while :) see if i can convince the wife i need it ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by rpm boy
well i can vouch that the guy is a nice bloke,deffinately not nigerian :p
it took me 2 days but i finally caught up on all 39 fkn pages of this thread lmao!!!!
im joining the bike world :D
Oh yeaa
PM me when u find one
george im probs gonna go with the cbr250rr... i kno krogoth wat u think of em and wat half of every1 else does... ffs i read the whole 39 pages lol
but its true.. fair enuf its not worth paying 5k for a stupid 20 yr old bike. but none the less they are getting sold and resale value wont fuk me 2 much... so this wat is pushing me 2wards them
btw i wouldnt pay more than 4k.. TOPS for 1. i agree that paying top dollar for 20 yr old crap is never worth it
you can find a aussie delivered 98 model for prob 4k if u hunt around
I've been told of recent that the rvf 400 is getting taken off the LAMS list in nsw.
Ben I hope your sources arent reliable haha... who said?
i hope they do hahhaha i want one, and they cost too much atm because they are LAMS
Would the value would drop that much?Quote:
Originally Posted by nvmee
1 - VFR's are selling for at least $4 grand
2 - RVF race only bikes are selling for at least $5k
...Neither have LAMS approval, but they are both valued less than a road RVF
So a road rego'd (non LAMS) RVF's will probably sell for $6-7 grand instead of $8
nvmee stop being a tightarse an buy an RVF already ;)
i also want another 250rr ahhaha, its just a soft spot for these bikes haha. heard there are going to be new 250s that look better than the rr going for 7k. when everyone buys that ill be on the market for a 250rr and buying fairings exactly the same as my original one i had when i had my Ls/Ps
Just a thought guys.
You may pay more for a cbr 250rr , but it maintains it's resale value and you will be able to sell it for a similar price. Don't be put off they are a decent little bike.
Ben, whats the news on the LAMS with RVF's! im paranoid now... :p
this is 1 of my main reasons for getti n1 :)Quote:
Originally Posted by bennjamin
Got one for sale soon if anyone is interested.
was looking at cbr250rr's and just saw this http://www.bikesales.com.au/all-bike...s=37&silo=1400 bargain if it is legit... But at that price it looks kind of sus..
that compliance plate looks sus
wwow that is cheap.
perry im lookin 2 buy 1... just not yet tho
my gf looking for a bike now, she got her license 6 mths ago, needs a bike to do her ps. Maybe get a cbr
that cbr is so cheap...
Too cheap I must say could be legit.
Just called its sold