Stolen 07 EC300 - What to replace it with?

[Delphinus]

Unfortunately after much fiddling and getting it running right, some arsehole stole my 07 EC300. Not insured either.

Trying to work out what to replace it with. I like slow technical riding. Am still pretty newb so it doesn't have to be fancy. I'd prefer something I'm not afraid of dropping and scratching.

I saw someone selling a 2013 300R for $5000NZD recently. It sold within a day. What's the R mean?

Do I try and find another older EC300? Get a Beta XTrainer? Other thoughts?

[Gasser Nate]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Unfortunately after much fiddling and getting it running right, some arsehole stole my 07 EC300. Not insured either.

Trying to work out what to replace it with. I like slow technical riding. Am still pretty newb so it doesn't have to be fancy. I'd prefer something I'm not afraid of dropping and scratching.

I saw someone selling a 2013 300R for $5000NZD recently. It sold within a day. What's the R mean?

Do I try and find another older EC300? Get a Beta XTrainer? Other thoughts?

Sorry for you loss mate. Thieves should be castrated with a blunt spoon. My thoughts on the x trainer are is it a awesome package which is very much let down by terrible suspension. It feels downright unsafe compared to proper forks at any speed above third gear.

[Delphinus]

Yeah I completely agree with you re Xtrainer suspension. Mate of mine has one, loves on the tight stuff but hates it at speed.

Thieves man, how can you justify stealing someones bike like that? It wasn't even worth that much. But worth a lot to me. I'd prefer it if they had taken my car. I'll be lining up behind your spoon with a rusty fork and a blowtorch.

[Gasser Nate]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Yeah I completely agree with you re Xtrainer suspension. Mate of mine has one, loves on the tight stuff but hates it at speed.

Thieves man, how can you justify stealing someones bike like that? It wasn't even worth that much. But worth a lot to me. I'd prefer it if they had taken my car. I'll be lining up behind your spoon with a rusty fork and a blowtorch.

I don?t know if you have tried cutting things with a spoon but it may take me a while so I hope you are patient! 🤣

[Delphinus]

Revenge is a dish best served cold. I have all the time in the world.

But back on topic. What are you riding? Anything else light and nimble?

[(F5)]

That blows. Insurance on dirtbikes isn't worth it, the market isn't aimed for non registered bikes.

[Gasser Nate]

Insurance on my 2018 is not bad at all, around $300 a year full insurance and $500 worth of accessories.
Ride a new 2018 on Gasser/Rieju Mr300. Brilliant light flickable bike. New Beta 300rr?s are very nice too but average suspenders.

[tonyraft]

What your bike look like ? I'll keep my eyes pealed for ya !!

[Delphinus]

This is it. Hopefully it turns up somewhere.

[Harry]

I will keep my eyes peeled for it on the North Island