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Byron Bay to Perth... On L's

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by Jonas, Dec 21, 2009.

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  1. Jonas

    Jonas New Member

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    Hi..
    I'm new to this forum, and I thought I would take some advise from some more experienced riders.
    I just got my Ls and want to ride from Byron Bay to Perth, but the big question what bike should I buy for a trip like that..
    I have a very limited budget.. 2500-3000 $, have you guys got any suggestions?
    I have been thinking about a Honda CB250, but is that too small.
    Jonas, Dec 21, 2009
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    what are the roads like???? how much ya gonna carry?? a bit of info would help.......
    chucktx, Dec 22, 2009
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    How many miles , how much do you weight, how tall are you ? these all come into play when trying to size yourself for a bike ,A 250 is a good starter bike for some & honda ;s are good bikes , But if you 6ft & 200lbs it not a bike for you
    cowboy, Dec 22, 2009
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I agree with everything said above. Even the Kawy LTD450 I had while a good bike seemed a bit small for long trips such as that, yet it was a very dependable bike and wished I still had it. For me a Honda 750 would be min. but it depends on what you can get for your dollar.
    FLHTbiker, Dec 22, 2009
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    If you are an average size guy I would go older goldwing or venture (yamaha's version of goldwing) they are bigger bikes but are stable and easy to ride. Plus the added comfort should cut down on fatigue and allow you to concentrate on the road. You also get built in storage and don't have to worry about strapping on cargo. These types of bikes are usually owned by older people and thus got regular maintenance and not pounded on like the typical rice burners. Only draw back would be MPG is going to be lower and your new nick name might be Geezer :cool:
    BluePearl, Dec 22, 2009
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    hey pearl.........i resemble that last remark!!!!!!!!!!:D
    chucktx, Dec 22, 2009
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    BluePearl New Member

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    Hey I can still ride a hardtail !!!!!

    Just need a gel pack and geritol to make 50 miles LOL
    BluePearl, Dec 22, 2009
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    OK you guys sound like the over the hill gang :roflmao:eek:r the geratol for lunch bunch :roflmao:& I'am right there with ya:cool:
    cowboy, Dec 22, 2009
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  10. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Sounds like the Lawrence Welk bunch if you can remember back that far. Oops giving away my age. I probably fit right in their with you all. :D
    FLHTbiker, Dec 22, 2009
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  11. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    hehehehe.........me thinks we have a one poster again...........
    chucktx, Dec 23, 2009
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    Scared the young buck with Lawrence Welk and geritol, poor kid prob thinks we all ride scoots!! :D
    BluePearl, Dec 23, 2009
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    You mean we don't :)
    FLHTbiker, Dec 23, 2009
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    Jonas - What are you talkin mileage wise? - If you plan on any long hauls and want the best your talkin HD. Course money may have somthing to do with your final desecsion but get what you can afford and have a good ride. Post some pics when ya get back - pictures worth a thousand words ya Know.:)
    And by the way - WELCOME TO BIKE TALK.

    PS: You can always trade up when you feel like it. To a Harley of course.!:rolleyes:
    sarge7, Dec 23, 2009
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  15. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    good post sarge!
    chucktx, Dec 23, 2009
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    :hijacked::hijacked: Hey Sarge hijacked our hijacked post - :p

    With only $2500-$3000 doesn't leave much room for a hog but should get him a pretty good full size bike.
    BluePearl, Dec 23, 2009
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    hehehe
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    :D:roflmao::eek:
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    DID not - just forgot where I put me prozac. And being a ole gezer glide rider I jus fiqured on jumpin in and let the youngest know WE BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT!
    Hay that was a shoutout; I think!
    In any event if we don't have him totally confuzed by now, all's lost.:roflmao::roflmao:
    sarge7, Dec 24, 2009
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    ya sarge7 a lot of us have been there & done that does a cushman sound familiar :D I PD about $50 for it & had to make it run
    cowboy, Dec 24, 2009
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  21. Jonas

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    Thank you guys.
    Sorry for the late answer.
    the trip is about 2700 mile or something like that, I'm a pretty small guy and I need to bring the most basic gear, a sleeping bag and some food.
    On the license I have I can ride up to 650 cc, but they can only have small motors.. no more than 210 Hp per ton. So I can't really get the big bikes.
    So what I'm after is a small bike that is the best for looooong trips.
    I know that a old goldwing or something like that would be good, but they are way way to expensive and the engine i too big.
    I know it's kind of hard, but I hope you still have some suggestions... Even if you all ride scooters... hehe
    Jonas, Dec 25, 2009
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