Brewer74
03-12-2007, 07:37 PM
Hey fellow motorcycilists,
I am a 24 yr old who lives in Sydney, Australia. I have been riding bikes for awhile now, but my 1st and only bike, a '96 Yamaha XT600 trailbike, was stolen last october. Because it was my 1st bike and it wasnt the most reliable or best looking, it had no insurance, doh. I was on my L's (for the second time!) and have let them expire as I dont have a bike to practice and enjoy with. The XT was a great bike for me. I found that it suited my posture and let me see above the line of traffic. It was easy to ride, not too much power, and I enjoyed it a heck of alot. I used it everyday, about 20kms round trip to work and several other little outings. That said, it was a lemon. It broke down several times and was constantly costing me a fair chunk of cash to keep it running. I still have all my gear and have now booked in my 3rd l's for later next month.
As a result, I am now looking for a new motorcycle. I am eligable for my P's straight away so power is not really a problem, although I would like to stay in that learner legal range, because I fell its enough power for me, and I wont go insane and kill myself (im really still learning). I need a good commuter and a reliable bike. I also want to have fun on it and the trailbike was good for this reason. (the ability to go off-road) I am not particualary looking for a trail bike as I ride mostly in sydney metro areas. I have around $3,500 to spend but can go a little higher if need be. What would be your guys suggestions? I have seen the New XT crossover bikes, they seem like the sensible choice. Any ideas on that or other makes and kinds of motorcycles that would suit my needs? Any suggestions or directions would be greatly appreciated, as I didnt research my 1st bike and got a lemon. Thanks in advance to anyone able to help.
I am a 24 yr old who lives in Sydney, Australia. I have been riding bikes for awhile now, but my 1st and only bike, a '96 Yamaha XT600 trailbike, was stolen last october. Because it was my 1st bike and it wasnt the most reliable or best looking, it had no insurance, doh. I was on my L's (for the second time!) and have let them expire as I dont have a bike to practice and enjoy with. The XT was a great bike for me. I found that it suited my posture and let me see above the line of traffic. It was easy to ride, not too much power, and I enjoyed it a heck of alot. I used it everyday, about 20kms round trip to work and several other little outings. That said, it was a lemon. It broke down several times and was constantly costing me a fair chunk of cash to keep it running. I still have all my gear and have now booked in my 3rd l's for later next month.
As a result, I am now looking for a new motorcycle. I am eligable for my P's straight away so power is not really a problem, although I would like to stay in that learner legal range, because I fell its enough power for me, and I wont go insane and kill myself (im really still learning). I need a good commuter and a reliable bike. I also want to have fun on it and the trailbike was good for this reason. (the ability to go off-road) I am not particualary looking for a trail bike as I ride mostly in sydney metro areas. I have around $3,500 to spend but can go a little higher if need be. What would be your guys suggestions? I have seen the New XT crossover bikes, they seem like the sensible choice. Any ideas on that or other makes and kinds of motorcycles that would suit my needs? Any suggestions or directions would be greatly appreciated, as I didnt research my 1st bike and got a lemon. Thanks in advance to anyone able to help.