P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
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P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
So At the moment i own a 2009 ninja 250 . Its a great bike , but i feel its kinda small...
I want to know is it possible to ride a zx6r on p plates?
I want to know is it possible to ride a zx6r on p plates?
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Re: P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
No
ER6 yes.
Basically check out the LAMS list from the RTA..... that lists your only choices.

Basically check out the LAMS list from the RTA..... that lists your only choices.
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Re: P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
Yep!
But it's illegal and you're fu*#{d if you get caught or have a crash.
But it's illegal and you're fu*#{d if you get caught or have a crash.

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Re: P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
Thanks Guys ..........
The er6 is kinda ugly haha ,
Cheers =)
The er6 is kinda ugly haha ,
Cheers =)
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Re: P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
Its not scooter ugly 

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Re: P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
if you want some more oomph the ER5 is a nice bet
they can usually be had for not too much $$ too




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Re: P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
It's Coyote Ugly :super:Wolf_666 wrote:Thanks Guys ..........
The er6 is kinda ugly haha ,
Cheers =)
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Re: P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
I stopped riding my 250 after a month of red p's back when there was no green p's. Bought a ZX7R tracky for less then i sold the 250 and have never looked back. The money u save on rego and insurance goes towards trackdays. Much more fun too. And now u have green p's for 2 years it wouldve made my decision even easier. Just an option
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Re: P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
Do you mind if i ask what your thinking is behind wanting a bigger bike?
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Re: P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
Don't think the unrestricted er6 is LAMS. Need the er6nL.
If you're bored with your bike do a rider training course.
If you're bored with your bike do a rider training course.
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Re: P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
Strika wrote:Do you mind if i ask what your thinking is behind wanting a bigger bike?
I have a fair idea but why?
How about you do some braking and cornering courses first

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Re: P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
having sampled a ninja 250, I can guess he wants something with a bit more instant get up and go
the 250 is not exactly slow but there is a feeling of waiting for the engine to catch up to your thoughts of powerrrrrrrrrr!
especially if ya got some extra weight to haul around
maybe dropping a tooth off the front sprocket would be a good thing to try before splurging on a new bike?



maybe dropping a tooth off the front sprocket would be a good thing to try before splurging on a new bike?
Re: P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
We're in Australia mate, the correct term is "Dingo Ugly"damotm wrote:It's Coyote Ugly :super:Wolf_666 wrote:Thanks Guys ..........
The er6 is kinda ugly haha ,
Cheers =)
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Re: P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
+1. Is it for more power or do you want a physically larger bike?Strika wrote:Do you mind if i ask what your thinking is behind wanting a bigger bike?
I ditched my ZZR250 not long after getting my P's because I struggled to fit on the thing and it hardly did 100km/h with me on it but if they had LAMS bikes back then I would have been happy to keep the learner legal bike for a lot longer. Sometimes wanting a bigger bike doesn't equate to wanting more power so I'm hoping that's what you are asking for.
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Re: P Plate Time , Can i get a bigger bike?
Strika wrote:Do you mind if i ask what your thinking is behind wanting a bigger bike?
Thanks For The Reply Everyone.
I want a bigger bike , because i am always on it , i dont so much enjoy riding around town , i like to travel ,
1 , The ninja 250's seat leaves your arse feeling like your sitting on cement .
2 . Im taller then average , so some days i feel like im a clown , riding a mini cycle
3. the high rpms at 80 - 100 kms , really annoys me. and on long trips , feels like im hurting the poor thing.
4. i bought the bike with 3000 kms on it , 3 months ago , it know has 6000 on the clock , i dont think a 250 is going to last my long distance riding .
Am happy with it . Just thinking i want a bigger bike in the next 12 months .
Thanks for the imput from everyone
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