LoOkin to downgrade

[h_LoNg]

Hi all, im currently lookin to downgrade to save $$$ for ard 3yrs+ thereafter will upgrade back to 2A/2 bike

 

Been doing my sums... On average i will spend $3000 per year if i ride my S4.

That sum includes

1) Yearly wear and tear items (tire, spocket and chain, brake pads)

2) Servicing (Engine oil and spark plug)

3) Insurance

4) Road tax

5) Petrol (18000km)

 

So, im searchin around, looking for 2B/2A(maybe 250cc) bike to buy. My budget is 6k(trade in price of my S4)

 

Things that im looking at are

1) Weight of bike (i dun tink i wan somethin too light weight, at least 120kg)

2) Storage space ( i wan some bike that can put at least a 45L box)

3) Easy on maintenance and insurance

4) Fuel comp of 30km/L at least

5) Reasonable resale value

6) Speed is not so much of a consideration for me. at long pick up ok, then acn travel 100-110 without prob can liao...

 

Is my requirements too high cos im not been able to find somethin suitable yet...

Any recommediations or comments?

[Guest Nick_li]

maybe hornet 250cc?? FC not too sure... but think can hit 30km/l...

[rithnin]

how bout a pulsar?

[d0n]

i've seen this model called Twister 250CC

the relatively large-sized outlook seems perfect to fit a large box

pricewise and FC wise im not sure

maybe u can try check it out?

[chunkie]

your sum of $3000 a year on a S4 sounds like a lot! doesnt even take into account depreciation. if you do a similar type of costing for your intended bike, how much do you think you will spend per year?

 

how about a scooter? x9 evo is prob within your price range, but the older, cheaper 250cc version is also worth considering.

[xb84]

u sure u wanna downgrade? s4 is a good bike.

[h_LoNg]

chunkie:

Yes, i didnt knoe im spending so much til now that i did a detailed breakdown in the amt of $ im spending...

 

I done comparsion to some other bikes using the same formula...

X9 is one of them. I not comsidering the Evo 200 version as it has a lot of probs like water pump, engine mountin, steering cone, LCD meter etc... I will mostly likely incur more $ in repairin those items...

Im now considering Majesty 250 MK2 and x9 250cc (Honda Engine)...

After the doing the sums, i would spend around $2100 on them yearly using the same formula when i calulate my S4.

 

onefour02:

I knoe S4 is a good bike...

But I setting my piority on saving $$$ for the nxt few years... I would not hesitate to upgrade back to 1 next time if i have chance...

[hongwei09]

hi ah long i am riding a nsr 150 the newer version of sp.i am looking for a s4 ya so if u r interested we can talk abt it?

 

my bike is reg jun 03 i jus had a new paint works its very sporty.

[h_LoNg]

Originally posted by hongwei09@Oct 23 2006, 08:47 PM

hi ah long i am riding a nsr 150 the newer version of sp.i am looking for a s4 ya so if u r interested we can talk abt it?

 

my bike is reg jun 03 i jus had a new paint works its very sporty.

No thks, im not interested to exchange for NSRR, im wued to own a SP be4 i have my S4

 

But if u r interested to purchase my bike, do pm mi

[xb84]

when is ur vtec1 registered?

[gargantua]

Hi all, im currently lookin to downgrade to save $$$ for ard 3yrs+ thereafter will upgrade back to 2A/2 bike

 

Been doing my sums... On average i will spend $3000 per year if i ride my S4.

That sum includes

1) Yearly wear and tear items (tire, spocket and chain, brake pads)

2) Servicing (Engine oil and spark plug)

3) Insurance

4) Road tax

5) Petrol (18000km)

 

So, im searchin around, looking for 2B/2A(maybe 250cc) bike to buy. My budget is 6k(trade in price of my S4)

 

Things that im looking at are

1) Weight of bike (i dun tink i wan somethin too light weight, at least 120kg)

2) Storage space ( i wan some bike that can put at least a 45L box)

3) Easy on maintenance and insurance

4) Fuel comp of 30km/L at least

5) Reasonable resale value

6) Speed is not so much of a consideration for me. at long pick up ok, then acn travel 100-110 without prob can liao...

 

Is my requirements too high cos im not been able to find somethin suitable yet...

Any recommediations or comments?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i recommend suzuki gn250 esp. if u dont mind to use yr 2A license. Parts arte cheap and available and its simple and realible. guan hoe has all engine part on hand. Fuel is up to 35km/l. Its the best selling commuter bike in New Zealand in the 80's. Its extemely sensible, only problem is so call ah pek looks which dont heck care if like the bike..anyway its retro. pm me if u wan to test - not selling though. Very comfortable sitting on chair riding position - not feed forward

[h_LoNg]

Originally posted by onefour02@Oct 23 2006, 10:17 PM

when is ur vtec1 registered?

2002 Jan.

Last batch of Spec 1...

[swirlacer]

Get a Phantom?low maintenance.servicing ~$25,EO 1litre,Tires cheap cheap,storage,get three boxes~!,Parts highly available,like S4. good FC.appropriate speeds for you.

[Sretroyl]

Phantom is the best oreadie.. save lot of $$$ especially on Fuel

[tian_na_11]

I'm planning to sell my sp although is 150cc but it almost meet ur requirment i looking 4 super4 or vespa 4 my next target if ok then reply me asap ok thank u

[h_LoNg]

Originally posted by tian_na_11@Oct 25 2006, 09:11 PM

I'm planning to sell my sp although is 150cc but it almost meet ur requirment i looking 4 super4 or vespa 4 my next target if ok then reply me asap ok thank u

No thks...

No Offence, but i dun see why SP can meet my requirement.