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hi - just posted this in the newbie section - aqny advice much appreciated - i.ve loved these things 4 yrs and just discovered what they r

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hey guys, just joined. Got a broken arm - typing a bit dodgy,

looking at getting a bike - always loved the look of hte eddie lawson thing - y'knoe, green n upright - didn't realise what it really was until i came here and looked about.

question: is this just plain crazy for a bloke who has never ridden a bike b4?

shit thi hurts!

if i like that sort of thing - style of bike - colour n stance - but u think the ZRX is just too much for me as a newbie, what would u suggest as a starter bike?

where do i go to find a ZRX - or a starter versiuon of it..

many thanks - in Bris.

if you want smaller capacity maybe a honda cb400... similar style and a great all round package

thx pezz - i think a mate of mine is getting one of those - or somethibg like it - right now. i'll have a look.

thing is, i don't go for all the modern looks and sharp fairings - but maybe when it rains ...

apologies to all for the stupid questions - i've just been reading about the LAMS scheme and list of approved bikes in Qld - what a klutz!

No harm done in asking mate, you wouldn't be the first to ask a stupid question here, and as you now know, the 1200's aren't on the LAMS scheme in ANY state so best find something smaller for starters

CB400 is an old school look, with a few modern bits thrown in.

I hate to say it, but they are about the best Learner bike going at the moment. I highly rate them.

A ZRX for your first bike - um no, not a good idea.

The ZR250 Balius is the 250 cc version I spose you could say, but if it were me I'd go for a ZR550. I had one and it was a great little bike - wont suck the wallet dry on purchase OR running costs.

I agree the CB400 is a great bike - excellent in fact. It is also $10K+ by the time you get it on the road. I'd expect you could pick up a decent Zeph or Balius for under $5K. Add in some gear - if you havent ridden before you will need to buy Helmet, Jacket, Gloves, Boots etc........all those $$ add up in the end.

I CAN understand why you want a ZRX though

You already have a broken arm...
And now , now ya going to start riding motorbikes

Phil wrote:A ZRX for your first bike - um no, not a good idea.

The ZR250 Balius is the 250 cc version I spose you could say, but if it were me I'd go for a ZR550. I had one and it was a great little bike - wont suck the wallet dry on purchase OR running costs.

+1 good advise !!!

You do have good taste tho

if you are picking up your first bike, pick up a used one from a private sale. Good choice on not going for faired ones. As your first bike, consider the high chances that you will drop it...the slow 2kmph drop. Having a faired bike hurts on the pocket and soul then....
Pick up a cheaper bike, but rather invest more money on good protective gear and maybe even a Hart's course.
As suggested earlier, an used cb400, zr500, a smaller Bandit or a GS500 would be good. Even though i like the VTR250, they are just unreasonably high priced, even the used ones.

fellas - thanks so much for all the valuable & thoughtful advice - this blooby arm is a pest - fingers caN'T OPERATE (the keys guys! the keys)

i am reading and re-reading what u say - hope t5o see u on the road end january - orthopod sd today we need another 6 weeks in the plaster - shit! - - - geesus spare me days!