Thread: Motorbike Buying

Originally Posted by bob10

You are certainly getting some good suggestions on what type of bike, but by far the most important thing you should do for your safety, is to book into an accredited advance riders course as soon as you can . I rode a bike for work most days for 24 years, only a CT110, we had to attend a course every two years, and it never ceased to amaze me the bad habits we all picked up in that time.The course is worth every penny, you have only one life.Bob

True Bob, I'm certainly planning on it before too much longer. Any suggestions as to the company or are most good? Also I assume you need your own bike?

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

A mate has a very nice 1988 Moto Guzzi Lario Sports 4 valve available. It is lams approved. I will pm you his contact details if interested. Bike is in Brisbane.

Hi Brian definately interested if pricing is reasonable for my budget and I can carry a small amount of gear.

Thanks

So far something like this would have to be the perfect choice but of course my only experience is with a registered ag farm bike and little scooter things in Thailand so feedback will be helpful. The other advantage is the price less than $3000




1984 BMW K100RS

Originally Posted by reubsrover

So far something like this would have to be the perfect choice but of course my only experience is with a registered ag farm bike and little scooter things in Thailand so feedback will be helpful. The other advantage is the price less than $3000




1984 BMW K100RS

Not learner legal....1000cc. So unless you get something pre-1960, your choices are confined to this list...

Approved motorcycles for novice riders 01/02/11

the trouble with the early BMW's is they dont have a side stand only center stand and that use to drive me up the wall lifting the bike onto the centre stand all the time . i had a r90 1992

Originally Posted by reubsrover

True Bob, I'm certainly planning on it before too much longer. Any suggestions as to the company or are most good? Also I assume you need your own bike?

Good to hear, mate.Yes you need your own bike, part of the reasoning is the exercises you do are designed to build your confidence ,and improve your balance and awareness on the bike you use as your daily ride. You get to do emergency stops at speeds of up to 60 km/hr, on the straight line and around a corner, all such exciting stuff! As for the best course, you will have to do some detective work in your area. A suggestion is any motorcycle club should know and put you onto the best in your area. Good luck, and safe riding Bob

Originally Posted by reubsrover

So far something like this would have to be the perfect choice but of course my only experience is with a registered ag farm bike and little scooter things in Thailand so feedback will be helpful. The other advantage is the price less than $3000




1984 BMW K100RS

Run away + not learner legal, if its got more than two cylinder and a BMW badge it will be far more trouble than its worth (this include the modern ones BTW).

Originally Posted by UncleHo

G'day Reubsrover

I would be thinking of maybe an earlier BMW like the R series R50/6 R60/6 R75/5 or 6 good touring machines,low centre of gravity well balanced and the worlds best crash bars (cylinder heads) I have riden Beemers since the 60's and their comfort and riding position (negative weight on the shoulders at 80-100kph) takes a lot of stress out of riding

Good examples of these should still be found at affordable prices

or look for a good Honda 500/4 from the 70's


cheers

Uncle, those Bayemvays are mostly in the hands of collectors these days and are getting a bit pricey. Hondas that old are usually rooted and in need of a full and expensive restoration, or restored ones are offered for sale at ridiculous prices and don't sell.

Two weeks ago I had a look at a '62 Matchy 650 twin for myself at the Haigslea Museum 'twas for sale. A recent restoration which LOOKED very nice if a bit too dear. Unfortunately it had two serious oil leaks from places that should not leak oil and a dicky clutch. Made me wonder what sort of restoration, and what a good look into would reveal as shortcutted or incompetently done.

I told him I was interested and if he fixed it properly to give me a call. I also told him I would only pay 2/3 max of his ask and that if I was happy with the job.