** LAMS / Learners Bike Discussion **

**Spoon DA9R** · 18-11-2009 02:10 PM

erm..looks good...but most of them are so expensive...

**Perry** · 18-11-2009 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by Spoon DA9R

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

I currently ride a old zx2r can't complaint anything on it and handling is

**rpm boy** · 18-11-2009 03:31 PM

how are they in comparison to a cbr250 in your opinion?

**Spoon DA9R** · 18-11-2009 04:35 PM

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

**Twincam16** · 18-11-2009 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by rpm boy

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

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.

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

**rpm boy** · 19-11-2009 12:47 PM

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

**Twincam16** · 19-11-2009 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by rpm boy

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

For sure, if there was no LAMS, every CBR250 in the country would be worth $1500 haha

**Spoon DA9R** · 19-11-2009 01:18 PM

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..

**rpm boy** · 19-11-2009 02:14 PM

So i Bought the VFR400 for a good price, anyone know where i can get rvf400 stickers

**Spoon DA9R** · 19-11-2009 02:18 PM

ebay! haha

**rpm boy** · 19-11-2009 03:04 PM

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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