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Twizted
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« Reply #30 on: April 27, 2012, 01:15:22 AM »

I am near Brissy.

Just one thing to note too. If you are thinking of buying a helmet online such as eBay. Don't buy them from over seas and make sure it has the Australian Standards AS 1698 sticker on it otherwise it is classed as illegal. The shops in Moss Street have bargains from time to time. You will need a budget of close to $1000 to get a decent jacket, helmet and gloves. You may even be able to sneak a pair of boots in as well.

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« Reply #31 on: April 27, 2012, 03:29:25 AM »

where do you live? there's some real dodgy shops and some good ones. I would suggest shopping around especially for your helmet, this is the one item you should definitely buy new and to be fair, you should get some advice from someone at a shop on how it fits, try on a few different brands too, they all fit slightly different, just set your budget and stick to it, the shop will always try and steer you up the price range but if a cheaper one fits the best then it will be more comfortable for longer, a flashy brand name isn't everything.
As for a jacket you can buy a 2nd hand one from someone like hiside leathers or maybe a new one from a local guy who has his own brand "ricondi" very nice and priced well, he does gloves too, don't ride without them!
once you have figured out your size you can buy anything from anywhere (except a helmet) if you get my meaning. If you're a fashion victim then choose your bike then get gear to match, or buy in black, nothing worse than buying nice gear in blue when the best bike for sale turns out to be yellow, or red.

One big thing to remember, a bike is a luxury item, not a necessity and times are still a bit tough, don't buy with your heart, if it's a shop that has the bike you want then haggle, be ruthless, don't mention gear, screw them for the best price, once you know that it's not getting any better try for a helmet to be thrown in, or a jacket but at the very least some gloves, and sort your own insurance, shops make a fat 20% on policies they sell and you can do better yourself.
same with the shop warranty you can buy, waste of money, don't bother with it.
good luck.

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« Reply #32 on: April 27, 2012, 08:29:11 PM »

I'm another Brisbane-ite (south side) and my 2 cents would be if your new to bikes to try a road trail bike if you know someone to ride with of course as I believe this is the best way to learn how to handle a bike during slides, lock ups, wheelies and generally just falling over! A lot of fun can be had and the skills you learn are invaluable and could save your life! You can get some great bikes on the lams scheme in Queensland and there are lots of state forests and national parks around within a short ride from Brisbane. OK there not much chop on the road but as mentioned there is a fair chance you will drop your bike at some point and these things are generally designed to fall over.

If that doesnt take your fancy then I would go cheaper lams bike option as posted by others (GS500, 4 stroke 250's, Zephyr 550 etc.) Being lams bikes they hold their value well but as always do your homework on maintenance and history!

Oh and book in for a defensive riding course and research a good Q-ride provider as their not all the same!

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« Reply #33 on: April 28, 2012, 09:56:38 PM »

Thanks for the feedback much appreciated!

So what I recall is:

- Must shop around for a new good quality helmet
- Fitting jackets and gloves (doesn't matter of brand)
- Haggle price down no matter what
- Low kms - Service history
- Dont exceed budget

Ducati 600, 620 or GS500, 4 stroke 250's, Zephyr 550

I really want a 620 but there are not many LAMS.

There are a few 600 1994-2000.

Is it wrong to be afraid to drive an older bike because something might go wrong? as the 620 is 2002-2005

Whats the overall difference between 400-600-620?



Would you recommend buying from a dealer or private seller?

I guess with dealer you can get insurance, But if I buy from a private seller I might have to fork out some cash if something goes wrong.


By the way im from Brisbane East Side. I know a few places on the northside in Virginia and Geebung (drove past)
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« Reply #34 on: April 28, 2012, 10:28:58 PM »

Won't get warranty on a bike that old from a dealer anyway. So will have to fork out regardless.

Make sure service history is in order. Mine was serviced at the dealer who sold it so a quick phone call and I could get every detail about its past.

Better off shopping elsewhere yourself for insurance, always an incentive for a dealer to sell insurance..

There should be plenty of lams 620's out there! I'll sell you mine of I must!

Wouldn't be too worried/stressed about buying private, you'll find you will probably get a better deal anyway

Also consider buying interstate too, for the right bike it would definitely be worth it.
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« Reply #35 on: April 28, 2012, 10:48:56 PM »

kyle is right, don't get suckered with the three year warranty the dealers will offer, it's not worth shit! better off spending that money on a better bike, i wouldn't bother with the 400 monster, the carbed 600's are getting on a bit but you can still find good ones that have been looked after, in the southern states carb icing can be an issue but it's not a common problem up here. An injected bike will cost more but they're a little more reliable and refined. The service history is nice but if the bike presents well and is cheap enough a full service pretty much gives it a fresh start.

Being a lams bike you will need to look it over properly, chances are it's been dropped, nothing wrong with that if it's been repaired right and disclosed, ask the seller straight up, then look for yourself, bar ends, fork lowers, pegs, levers, mufflers, all easily scarred and not always replaced. look too at the swing arm, the mufflers run close and the swing arm may have scratches/gouges/dents etc. Whether you accept these marks or not is up to you but if they're there it should be reflected in the asking price, don't be trusting and don't rush, and i know it's hard but don't buy with your heart, have someone with you who can look with you and be objective.
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« Reply #36 on: April 28, 2012, 11:53:25 PM »

I got a GS500 you can test ride once you get your R's if you like. If you are a bigger guy this is a good bike for you to try out. I may even sell it for the right price as it basically sits in the garage now and only gets ridden on the odd occasion since I have had the Monster.
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« Reply #37 on: April 29, 2012, 11:41:34 PM »

Here is a good LAMS bike. Cheapish and looks like a Monster -

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honda-VTR250-Priced-Sell-/160791647211?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item256fedd3eb
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« Reply #38 on: April 30, 2012, 05:25:56 AM »


There should be plenty of lams 620's out there! I'll sell you mine of I must!


Maybe If I cant find a decent one  waytogo


I got a GS500 you can test ride once you get your R's if you like. If you are a bigger guy this is a good bike for you to try out. I may even sell it for the right price as it basically sits in the garage now and only gets ridden on the odd occasion since I have had the Monster.

I have been doing some research and Im locked on the Ducati brand! I may know someone... I will ask, what year and colour?

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« Reply #39 on: April 30, 2012, 09:47:05 AM »

If you know the person selling it, maybe ask if they're ok with you borrowing it for a day first to get it inspected and get Bevan or Speedys to look over it.

I get Speedys to look after my S4R and can vouch for them, Scott and Tim are good guys that know their bikes (and I've used some shockers too). Bevan has a great following in Brisbane so I wouldn't hesitate taking a bike to him either.

Just a thought.
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« Reply #40 on: May 01, 2012, 01:46:07 AM »

If you know the person selling it, maybe ask if they're ok with you borrowing it for a day first to get it inspected and get Bevan or Speedys to look over it.

I get Speedys to look after my S4R and can vouch for them, Scott and Tim are good guys that know their bikes (and I've used some shockers too). Bevan has a great following in Brisbane so I wouldn't hesitate taking a bike to him either.

Just a thought.

Thanks Rowdy I will keep that in mind.

I Just did my first day of Q-ride, good fun on the 250. Will be doing the second day next week.

I will probably ring up a few Ducati mechanics and ask if they know of any 620's after I get my licence.

If not then I may need to ask someone from Brisbane to come and help check out a bike.  Dolph

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« Reply #41 on: May 01, 2012, 04:35:52 AM »

I have been doing some research and Im locked on the Ducati brand! I may know someone... I will ask, what year and colour?
 

It is a 2004

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« Reply #42 on: May 02, 2012, 10:32:20 PM »

Nice bike Smiley I spoke to my mate and he said his going to buy a brand new bike  Undecided
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