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Joined: Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:56 am Posts: 613 Location: Vancouver BC
Hey moving to Brisbane in Feb of 2011. Not sure if i can afford a full size bike but any good recommendations on a 500cc or less bike?? Also any Brisbane or area riders here????
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Joined: Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:58 am Posts: 768 Location: West Oz. SOR
why the down size.
if it's rego then in most states the cost is about the same when comparing 500 to 650 fuel won't be that much difference bout the biggest saving might be insurance depending on what you get to ride
to give a bit of advice on which bike might suit your needs we'll need to know if you intend staying on the blacktop or are thinking of venturing to the dirt.
Joined: Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:56 am Posts: 613 Location: Vancouver BC
dhula wrote:
why the down size.
if it's rego then in most states the cost is about the same when comparing 500 to 650 fuel won't be that much difference bout the biggest saving might be insurance depending on what you get to ride
to give a bit of advice on which bike might suit your needs we'll need to know if you intend staying on the blacktop or are thinking of venturing to the dirt.
I was only thinking of the road myself, getting around the city, some highway. The reason for the smaller bike is costs. Any help is appreciated. May just get a small scooter depending on costs
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Joined: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:47 am Posts: 2724 Location: Sydney OZ.
Hi mate ,not sure if we have any members here from Brisbane . This is a brisbane based forum called ozports bikes. http://www.ozsportsbikes.com/. They will be able to help you with rego costs or where to buy ,good dealers etc .
Will give you an idea of bike prices ...you can pick up a good GS500 for $4000. They arn't the fastest bikes I had one ,but you can tour or commute and play on the weekends in the twisties.
If you have any questions just ask ,we'll all help you out ..no worries.
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Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:38 am Posts: 698 Location: Gosford NSW Australia
Leaving Canada for SUNNY Oz............good on ya mate !!
Good luck with the move and I hope you can find what you are looking for in transport. Probably better without a scooter, Brisbane drivers are ??????, so a reasonable sized bike with a bit of grunt would be best.
Cheers.
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Joined: Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:56 am Posts: 613 Location: Vancouver BC
Thanks Papa, i would like something with some jump! Maybe one of these days we can d a ride!
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Joined: Sat May 09, 2009 11:57 pm Posts: 18 Location: Ipswich. Queensland. OZ
Hi I live in Ipswich which is only around 25 k from Brisbane. Rego costs for both 650's that I have are $429.00.. Insurance can vary quite a lot, depending on what company you go with and if you have up to 60% no claim bonus, I pay around $430.00 for my gsx650f and that is with Swan Insurance and I pay $340.00 for my Burgman 650 with Suncorp. Of course I have the full no claim bonus. I hope this helps you.
Joined: Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:56 am Posts: 613 Location: Vancouver BC
Thanx mate!!!!
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