spare helmet, its a small, but its an AGV...
Needs XL to accomodate Norseman beard and hair!
not to mention my Ego....
Thanks for all the replies - haven't got a budget or anything serious yet, just thinking about it and wanted some opinions. If I were to get a bike aswell (and be on a learners) any recomendations on what I should get (if anyone suggests a Moped, they can fuck off and die....) and how much I should be looking to spend etc?
Same applies for gear - any ball park figures?
Demon Lord - if you are thinking of reducing the number of wheels and need a buyer for the Mazda 6 hit me up, as my wife's looking at them currently.
I take it the car is manual?
These may be of assistance:
[url]http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/getting/motorcycles/approved-motorcycles.html[/url]
[url]http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/getting/motorcycles/lams.html[/url]
Also, don't forget that if you only hold a Learners, you're still bound by the conditions of that Learners license for that particular class of vehicle you're operating.
n If I were to get a bike aswell (and be on a learners) any recomendations on what I should get (if anyone suggests a Moped, they can fuck off and die....)
not to mention my Ego....
Thanks for all the replies - haven't got a budget or anything serious yet, just thinking about it and wanted some opinions. If I were to get a bike aswell (and be on a learners) any recomendations on what I should get (if anyone suggests a Moped, they can fuck off and die....) and how much I should be looking to spend etc?
Same applies for gear - any ball park figures?
franky: I saw a super sexy Honda 250 parked outside work the other day. Late model V twin. Any idea what it might have been? It looked very boss for what is traditionally an out of balance looking market (cf YZF150R - looks good, but so small with such skinny tyres, just seems out of balance with visual weight, 'na'mean?)
Naked. sexy. FAT rear tyre and great build quality.
I have a full license that I got just by sweet talking the girl doing licensing a long time ago, but I've not ridden one much.
I've been thinking about getting a bike just for fun when it warms up a bit.
Should I start small and work up or just go for it and hope I can learn before I hurt myself?
I have a full license that I got just by sweet talking the girl doing licensing a long time ago, but I've not ridden one much.
I've been thinking about getting a bike just for fun when it warms up a bit.
Should I start small and work up or just go for it and hope I can learn before I hurt myself?
I have a full license that I got just by sweet talking the girl doing licensing a long time ago, but I've not ridden one much.
I've been thinking about getting a bike just for fun when it warms up a bit.
Should I start small and work up or just go for it and hope I can learn before I hurt myself?
I have a full license that I got just by sweet talking the girl doing licensing a long time ago, but I've not ridden one much.
I've been thinking about getting a bike just for fun when it warms up a bit.
Should I start small and work up or just go for it and hope I can learn before I hurt myself?
I coach at a couple of ACC training days a year, you my friend need to do one. Statistically you are the prime candidate to cause an increase in our ACC levies.
Generally it is like this:
got licence by sweet talk back in the day - Check
haven't ridden much in last 20 years - Check
Wants to relive misspent youth - check
financially secure so can afford bike now - check
remembers tearing round on mates rd350 - check
goes and buys 200hp death machine as starting on something smaller is belittling - check
overcooks a corner and can't haul her up in time, running it wide onto other side of the road into oncoming car - Checkmate.
honestly this is about as true as it gets.
On another note, make sure you guys make a trip down to the Burt Munro Challenge if you can. Time magazine recently described it as one of the 5 must do events in the world, I kid you not. Great event.
You couldn't sugar coat it a bit?
On another note, make sure you guys make a trip down to the Burt Munro Challenge if you can. Time magazine recently described it as one of the 5 must do events in the world, I kid you not. Great event.
This is something I intend on doing next year. The missus' dad goes down every year with his purpose built, 750cc burnout bike, and usually takes the first in the burnout comp.
Edit: Actually, I don't know if it's the Burt Munro or the Cold Duck that I'm thinking of, either way, I hope to be down there :D
I like these.
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-587864705.htm[/url]
Maybe not to ride, but as a work of art.
Comments plz.
Update Part 2:
So my Brother still has his Bike Gear from the UK, but doesn't have a Bike
Cue one pillage session later I have:
Summer Gloves (kangaroo leather and Armour bits)
A Helmet
Neck Guard (even though my beard should do a good job)
Winter Gauntlets
a Set of Boots (with lots of armoury bits on them)
and a Winter rain onsie type thing
Sadly my Beer gut has become increasingly Manly of late and I couldn't fit the leathers.
So I am looking to Buy some leathers and then looking to buy a Bike
Seeing as several of you fine, upstanding gentlemen have indicated you have contacts in this area - talk to me.
My Budget is flexible (and by Flexible I mean, I am getting a mortgage and will just put it on that)
I am thinking brand new leathers (cause if I come off, I will want some form of guarantee!) and second hand bike
Sounds like you bro did some riding anyways, he should be able to advise you on what you should look at to get you started.
IMO:
I recommend not getting leathers (unless you are doing track days). Mainly for aesthetics, they look cool on the bike but one you get off and walk to the ice cream store (actually waddle as they don't allow good walking style) people will look at you funny. Also if it is stinking hot you will suffer.
Modern riding jackets/pants are fine if you don't mind paying for decent gear and it is worth it. They have armour, generally the pants and tops zip together, they have removable linings for winter riding, the material is strong and will last a crash (generally they are throw away post dismount but a good insurance policy should cover gear).
The good thing is that you can generally wear civies underneath so when you get to destination you can whip them off and look normal instead of looking like some sort of leathered up S & M character (of course, unless that is the look you were going for).
Again, unless you are planning on track days I owuld keep clear of race gear, sure its cool but it is shit in bad weather, race boots leak like a sieve and the gloves are horrible wet, as well they go like cardboard. Proper riding gear, although not completely waterproof (more water resistant)is far better. You mention you have a wet weather onesie so there is the wet weather bit sorted.
If you budget on a grand you will be sorted well and truly.
A quick look on the racks at the shop here
250 jacket
230 pants
110 gloves
220 boots
Also if you buy all the above we would generally do a bulk discount, and we could do something about freight. PM me if you want to know more
[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_KLR650[/url]
Bought one of these today.
Ducati next year.
$800 later;
1 x alpine Star Jacket (2XL)
1 x Rev-It Set of pants (3XL, with a shortened Leg)
Elbow, shoulder, back, wrist, hip and knee Armour and removable winter inners and removeable waterproof layer
now all I need is my BSH (booking this week), my Learners and of course - a Bike!
BSH booked for this Sunday.
Wish me Luck!
No luck, all skill mate!
BSH booked for this Sunday.
Wish me Luck!
how level is level?
Cheers Dave, body position was something I wanted to work on pre tracking but so many things to do in the lead up. The sweeper at Hampton downs goes up hill at the end so many I'm looking up there. Next track day is the 31st so will get another chance to improve hopefully . Dan should be finished editing and have a YouTube video up soon
At track days, do people shun those that don't ride sports bikes? Such as cruisers etc? Would love to take my bike down to Hampton or Puke at some point.
Nah, anyone who goes to a race track understands that the race track is the best place to learn bike handling regardless of what type of bike you ride. I've come across everything from gn125's to harley's to sport tourers, so long as you ride safe no one will care what you ride.
9 mistakes! Get off my roads!
Gw
Well I was practicing on a Suzuki Bandit (170 Kg Wet) and the bike I did the test on was a dirt type bike (70 Kg wet) so a few of them were simply due to the bike feeling different.
That and I completely cocked up the parking section (but seriously, who parallel parks a bike?)
Woohoooooooo look what finally arrived.
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wtf did they do to the headlights? it looks like a neanderthal!
HURR DURR I RACE BIKE. BIG FAST!
is it the '13 or the '14?
Headlights look better in person, looks mean as, thanks for the positive comments tho.
its a 13 the current model. the 14 will be the same when they release it.
My mate is stocked, i facebooked him and said your running this in for me. He was here in seconds. I told him raf the shit out of it, and not tell me what or where he gets to but I want about 300 kms on it by the time he comes back. There was a coyote type comic plume of dust where he was standing.
You should do a build post of all the yummy HRC bits going on :)
+1 for this.
In other news, my bike got re-vinned and re-certed yesterday, plus rego and warrant, have my BSH test hopefully next week as well.
tbh I did google it and retract my previous comments :)
Looks mean and angry again like the 04-06 bike.
You should do a build post of all the yummy HRC bits going on :)
Are there any new features this year?
tbh I did google it and retract my previous comments :)
Looks mean and angry again like the 04-06 bike.
You should do a build post of all the yummy HRC bits going on :)
Are there any new features this year?
I will try and update as I do it. I will be putting bits and pieces on the race facebook page as well (linky above). Problem being I source alot of my bits from Italy and they have just shut down for hte summer till the 25th, hopefully my Exhaust (Arrow) and my suspension (Bitubo) are on their way before this happened.
35/35 for my Theory - I officially has learner bike licence.
Now all I need is bike
bikebikebikebikebikebike
Nice!
Was that your first go at re-ing it?
Like
Out of interest, did u measure the brakes or did you have to get a shop?
nice, hope you have decent gear to go with it. I hope to christ your not riding without helmet gloves boots pants and jacket.
Not to sound like a dick but ive seen some horrific shit from not wearing protection.
Where in auckland are you?
nice, hope you have decent gear to go with it. I hope to christ your not riding without helmet gloves boots pants and jacket.
Not to sound like a dick but ive seen some horrific shit from not wearing protection.
Where in auckland are you?
my man.
Am thinking about also getting a morning Star - in case I need to give anyone an impromptu drivers Ed lesson
Rev it Riding trousers with Hip and Knee Armour
Kangaroo Leather gloves with Armour
Shoei Helmet
Alpine Star Riding jacket with Shoulder, Elbow, Back, wrist armour
Proper riding boots (with toe and side armour)
This is what my bike looks like now
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hover bike!
What's the double plugs on the reg/rec for?
is one 3xAC and the other DC?
Yeah, three phase AC from stator, Earth and DC feed out. Probably the same as every other bike just Honda does it nicer :)
Why nicer?
A what?
(ermm, morning star, thx sneaky new page.)
This: ([url]http://www.getsome.co.nz/attachment.php?attachmentid=7945&d=1376593173&thumb=1[/url])
Are you trying to teach them a lesson or are you raiding a village??!?
Reminds me of this:
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Are you trying to teach them a lesson or are you raiding a village??!?
Reminds me of this:
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BSH test booked for next Saturday.
My Bike is playing up :(
Here is what has happened (any ideas on fixes wuld be o for orsome)
Trouble starting
Won't idle (with choke fully on or fully off)
When it does start - the engine sounds sick (like it isn't firing properly)
When you try to rev it in neutral - I can open the throttle about halfway and it barely gets passed 8,000 rpm
Pulled the tank off - checked the spark plugs (they were black as all sin - cleaned them) still having the issue.
About to call a Motorbike mechanic to look at it - but before I do - Ideas?
Sounds like tuning, carbs aren't balanced, air-fuel ratio needs a tweak etc
just cause the previous guy rebuilt the carbs doesn't imply he tuned them, or tuned them well.
if the plugs are black that suggests it's being over fueled, but that would make it easier to start.
unless the plugs are already munted - there is a point where cleaning them wont do any good, plugs are cheap and you've only got 2.
4 - its a hornet - so an inline 4 -I read in several places that the hornet motors have 2 jets a small and a main?
Do you think it is worth taking to a bike mechanic to get her sorted?
I thought it was a vtr.
same rules apply.
how'd your mechanical knowledge/confidence?
My Bike is playing up :(
Here is what has happened (any ideas on fixes wuld be o for orsome)
Trouble starting
Won't idle (with choke fully on or fully off)
When it does start - the engine sounds sick (like it isn't firing properly)
When you try to rev it in neutral - I can open the throttle about halfway and it barely gets passed 8,000 rpm
Pulled the tank off - checked the spark plugs (they were black as all sin - cleaned them) still having the issue.
About to call a Motorbike mechanic to look at it - but before I do - Ideas?
My best guess is that if the bike has been going fine and then does this all of a sudden is that the fuel tap might have to put in the reserve position.
(reserve is there as a reminder that your fuel is getting low, it is a feature on most carburetor bikes)
has this just happened suddenly or the whole time you have had it?
just started happening - Fuel is definately on ON and not on the Reserve - heaps of fresh fuel in the tank too/
Have booked it in with Motorcycle Doctors - $300 estimate to get it working but that comes with a 12 month warranty and I have read nothing but good reviews of these guys on Kiwibiker - still - Le Sigh
From my limited experience, my Kawasaki KLR 650 feels pretty twitchy on loose metal.
My mate says the C of G is too high.
That makes no sense to me- why give it such high ground clearance if that makes it more dodgy in the metal?
what tyre pressures are you running? too tight will give you no contact patch...
Adjust your riding position further forward and use the foot pegs to guide the bike and get your arse off the seat.
Ease up the tension in your arms, steer with your feet, look further ahead and that's where you'll go. If you look at it, you will hit it!
[url]http://youtu.be/NDMi_QfKQs4[/url]
Passed my BHS test today, I'm not even going to mention how it went, but lets just say, I expected more out of it then a piece of paper saying I can ride...
Get your restricted asap. It's still 1.5 years after getting your restricted before you're allowed out past 10pm, allowed to take passengers, allowed to have any blood alcohol and before you can get a adult sized bike.
Passed my BHS test today, I'm not even going to mention how it went, but lets just say, I expected more out of it then a piece of paper saying I can ride...Does piece of paper state you are now an organ donor?
You're clearly insured with the wrong people (or not as the case is here). Im with Golightly. Would recommend.
[url]http://www.golightly.co.nz/[/url]
I heard they're bringing in some kind of aptitude test that you can sit any time (if you already have some other vehicluar license I guess).
On a slight Aside - should we make this thread a Sticky and make it into the official Bikers thread for GetSome (where we can talk trash about all those peasants who still drive 'cars')The correct term for "cars" in biker speak is "cage".
Maybe you have some more gears that you don't know about.
When I am bombing along on my 650 GLR it's doing about 2000 rpm.
Maybe you have some more gears that you don't know about.
When I am bombing along on my 650 GLR it's doing about 2000 rpm.
Motorbike and friend.
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While most were inside on Sat I went to Pukekohe, managed 3 sessions before rain came in. Managed to get low enough to scrape the left peg in the chicane and right peg going up over the hill.
Those last few corners :drool:
Come around the hairpin and have it basically pinned, short shifting for the left then right-hander, up over the hill and all the way down the straight flat tack before kicking down one gear for the first corner and breaking some teeth on the bump half way around before straight-lining the S's, Tipping in for corner 4 then down the straight pinned to the 150 mark and grabbing a hand full of brakes for the chicane then a short squirt before the hairpin again.
img for proof
([url]http://iforce.co.nz/i/2r3z1xed.csd.jpg[/url])
Lapped by a mate on the same bike to give you an idea. Although Hes QUICK, quicker than fast 600s.
So, as some of you might know - I went for a slip'n'slide down the motorway, jacket gloves and helmet are trashed, but with the exception of a torn ligament in my thumb, Bike is damaged but will ride again, have got all the replacement parts ordered and driving a car to work sucks ass
I've got my learners license. Had it for while now (maybe a year).
My bike is at my parents place in Masterton and I mainly ride the bike on country roads with little to no traffic. (I occasionally rdie around Masterton and other Wairarapa towns). I feel pretty happy on the bike in these cases.
I've been thinking about using it to commute to work (live and work in welly). The commute takes we round the Basin Reserve during peak traffic. I'm not feeling so good about this. I've ridden the bike over the hill and on the motorway. That was fine, there wasn't traffic. The traffic on the way home from work is stop start.
Just after some advice. Is it a good idea to just do it? Or should I just start with riding around welly when things aren't as busy.
Lane splitting - Should I do it? Or should I just stay in the lane till I feel better about traffic? Should keep riding my bike over in Masterton (keep building up my confidence)?
Been riding thru Aucklands traffic for a little over a year now, its what puts the hairs on your chest. If nothing else it certainly makes you very alert.
For me I just threw myself in the deep end, learn while doing.
Been riding thru Aucklands traffic for a little over a year now, its what puts the hairs on your chest. If nothing else it certainly makes you very alert.'
For me I just threw myself in the deep end, learn while doing.
since on3 ive bought a 2009 Triumph Daytona 675
Nice to see so many riders on here - I do a bit of riding, both on and off-road. Will hopefully get out later on today if its fine...
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oooh nice where abouts are you?
Want to take a lap with me at Levels raceway in Timaru?
Turn the sound up
[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81U3GpvFh9o[/url] ([url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81U3GpvFh9o[/url])
PS what it the[] to embed video again I forget?
Went for a cruise today with my girlfriends dad and a group of about 20 or so riders. Approximately 270km all up, starting out west in Massey, heading down to the Autobahn at Drury where we met up with the rest of the group, then went up through Hunua and Clevedon, and followed the coastal road right to Kaiaua where we had a bit of lunch and talked shit. After lunch, one of the guys had invited us all over to his place in Tuakau for a cold drink and to talk some more shit. The after a bit of a rest, the group slowly dispatched and myself and my partners dad made our way home.
Was an absolutely awesome ride, longest I've done so far and definitely looking forward to the next one. Only unfortunate thing that happened was just after leaving Drury and before we got to Hunua, some dude, about the same age as me(22) on a brand new Royal Enfield that he purchased just over a week ago, hadn't taken off the silicone on his tyres and ended up highsiding around a corner after trying to correct the rear wheel slipping out. Luckily though he had very minor injuries and the bike somehow came out nearly unscathed, with only the left foot peg and shifter coming off and a bit of scraping on the handle bars.
TL;DR Went for a MEEEEAAAANNNN cruise today :D
Went for a cruise today with my girlfriends dad and a group of about 20 or so riders. Approximately 270km all up, starting out west in Massey, heading down to the Autobahn at Drury where we met up with the rest of the group, then went up through Hunua and Clevedon, and followed the coastal road right to Kaiaua where we had a bit of lunch and talked shit. After lunch, one of the guys had invited us all over to his place in Tuakau for a cold drink and to talk some more shit. The after a bit of a rest, the group slowly dispatched and myself and my partners dad made our way home.
Was an absolutely awesome ride, longest I've done so far and definitely looking forward to the next one. Only unfortunate thing that happened was just after leaving Drury and before we got to Hunua, some dude, about the same age as me(22) on a brand new Royal Enfield that he purchased just over a week ago, hadn't taken off the silicone on his tyres and ended up highsiding around a corner after trying to correct the rear wheel slipping out. Luckily though he had very minor injuries and the bike somehow came out nearly unscathed, with only the left foot peg and shifter coming off and a bit of scraping on the handle bars.
TL;DR Went for a MEEEEAAAANNNN cruise today :D
Heh, you probably would have ridden passed me I saw a bunch of Bikers, was very jelly as it was a great day for a ride
cool cheers.
Always thought it was funny how levels kinda looked like a cock and balls.
cool cheers.
Always thought it was funny how levels kinda looked like a cock and balls.
Whaaaaaaat data acquisition is that to do the overlay buddy?
Has anyone here got any thoughts on 1tonne when it comes to gear?
Why it is none other than an XT racing 8 channel GPX pro data logger supplied by none other than Race Supplies at the price of a small kingdom. No, it's not actually that expensive for what it does. Very handy tool.
Why it is none other than an XT racing 8 channel GPX pro data logger supplied by none other than Race Supplies at the price of a small kingdom. No, it's not actually that expensive for what it does. Very handy tool.
8 channels? what're you logging?
I'm learning all about data logging at the moment (coming soon: Formula SAE thread)
The loggers are either 4 or 8 channels.
I am not using all the channels yet but will in the future, (i figured its better to have more channels and not use them than not have enough). So far, RPM, TPS, Brake, Water temp and countershaft speed. (it logs GPS, speed, and g force by default). In the future I will prob get suspension probes.
Oh good god! I love the look of this bike, but why oh why does it have to be produced by such an unknown company! Why couldn't Yamaha, or Suzuki or any of the other well known and trusted producers bring this out?
[url]http://www.iamabiker.com/motorcycle-news-desk/2014/hero-hastur-620-cc-street-fighter-concept/[/url] ([url]http://www.iamabiker.com/motorcycle-news-desk/2014/hero-hastur-620-cc-street-fighter-concept/[/url])
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Poor B, he falled off his bike.
Saw that on KB - Apparently the guy suffered some significant injuries
Poor B, he falled off his bike.
We could start a 'fell off our Bike!' club!!!!
[url]http://coryvarcoe.co.nz/images/CBR/[/url] ([url]http://coryvarcoe.co.nz/images/CBR/[/url]) Some sweet pix of the bike.
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Also if you get a chance there is a write up on my whip in the latest BRM, page 52-59.
Whoopsy:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yffzuYIq8xA#t=256[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yffzuYIq8xA#t=256[/url])
Whoopsy:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yffzuYIq8xA#t=256[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yffzuYIq8xA#t=256[/url])
"Unfortunately i kick the kickstand up but no enough so it fell back down againresulting in the crash as i go to turn left. yes i know i shouldn't have ridden it but i have ridden for many years, since i was 5. so its not like a lack of experience which caused it."
Yeeees it was.
Whoopsy:
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yffzuYIq8xA#t=256[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yffzuYIq8xA#t=256[/url])
"Unfortunately i kick the kickstand up but no enough so it fell back down againresulting in the crash as i go to turn left. yes i know i shouldn't have ridden it but i have ridden for many years, since i was 5. so its not like a lack of experience which caused it."
Yeeees it was.
How come engine didn't stop when you put it in gear?
Both my bikes do that.
How come engine didn't stop when you put it in gear?
Both my bikes do that.
well i thought id just inform you all that on Wednesday just been, i wrote my bike off and since then have been sitting in a hospital bed with 2 fractured knees, a broken tibia and a shattered and dislocated ankle, also my left forhead bone above my eye is fractured as well, ill be looking at sitting in this hospital bed for a good 2 weeks or so, then another 6+ months of recovery in the form of wheel chairs and physiotherapists. So yea, not very fun, and some of the damage in my foot could be permanent. Hope all of you are riding safe and keeping your wheels the right way up.
As you can in the picture, I've have quite a number on myself.
sorry to hear that man ,get better and keep a positive attitude . Hmmgood said he was gonna call by the hosp to see you...
sorry to hear that man ,get better and keep a positive attitude . Hmmgood said he was gonna call by the hosp to see you...
Yea Dan(hmmgood) stopped by yesterday and had a good talk with him.
Was slightly raining up on the coast on Wednesday when i was on my way back from the mall in a line of traffic, had to quickly slow down to keep with the flow of traffic and i must have hit the fronts a little hard and the front wheel slid me out onto oncoming traffic. I hit an oncoming car but luckily they had come to a complete stop by the time i hit them. Extremely lucky to be alive due to the quick actions of the other road users. Bike, ego and body, not so much luck, but all i can hope for is full recovery for my leg and feet and hope to be back on a bike one day.
Had proper padded leather jacket, gloves and a decent helmet, only wearing jeans and skate shoes though. Thing is, all of my injuries are from the impact, so even quality boots and slacks wouldn't have minimised the damage much.
Yea, definitely lucky to be alive, all thanks to the driver I hit having come to a stop before the impact. GF's father(who is my mechanic and taught me to ride) is looking for another frame and spare parts for my bike to see if he can get it back up to a ridable state which would be amazing. No need for movies or anything, have a mate that brought my PC into the hospital for me and drops by most days with new and exciting things to watch and play which is great, cheers for the offer though man, muchly appreciated.
only wearing jeans and skate shoes though. Thing is, all of my injuries are from the impact, so even quality boots and slacks wouldn't have minimised the damage much.
Yea, definitely going to get decent gear before I get back onto a bike. Now I'm just hoping that I will be able to get back on a bike :(
Worst case, buy a trike :-)
Unfortunately for me, had no insurance on the bike, so yea, gonna cost me an arm and one of the legs I broke. Slowly getting better, just waiting to hear back from the doctors on when my next surgery on my foot will be. Cheers for that baldy, pretty sorted atm but will hit you up if I need anything :)
I hate to lecture a man when he's down, but 3rd party.. always 3rd party.. you literally cannot afford to be on the road without at least 3rd party.
Back in the 90's my flatmate hit black ice as he was pulling off the motorway into a servo and wiped out a support pole for a service station forecourt roof (BP between Ngauranga and the Hutt in welly). He was uninsured and got a 30k bill from BP. I suspect he is still paying it off at $5 a week.
I hate to lecture a man when he's down, but 3rd party.. always 3rd party.. you literally cannot afford to be on the road without at least 3rd party.
Back in the 90's my flatmate hit black ice as he was pulling off the motorway into a servo and wiped out a support pole for a service station forecourt roof (BP between Ngauranga and the Hutt in welly). He was uninsured and got a 30k bill from BP. I suspect he is still paying it off at $5 a week.
Tried to get insurance from a few places, but they just wouldn't insure me as I was only on my learners. Was hoping to get my restricted in the next month since I'd been riding now for 6 months and was planning on getting insurance then but I guess it's too late now.
Ouch, yea will definitely have insurance from now on.
I've looked at your x rays and wish I hadn't.
Maybe you should quit riding motorcycles, or at least stop posting the results here.
It's like some gruesome MOT campaign.
Being that I work in a Honda shop I am biased, but have a look at Honda rider insurance it is pretty competitive. We had alot of say about the make up of it and it was obviously designed with bikes in mind.
There are some good benefits etc.
Roadside assistance (Click here for Terms / Conditions on Honda Roadside Assist)
Helmet and riding apparel cover for rider and pillion up to $4,000
Emergency accommodation and transport
Locks and keys up to $1,500
Windshield and glass cover
Lifetime guarantee on repairs
Protected No Claims Bonus
Monthly payment options may apply
Taxi to the nearest town up to $50 incl.GST
let me know if you want a custom quote etc.
[url]http://www.hondamotorbikes.co.nz/insurance-and-finance/honda-rider-insurance/quick-quote/[/url] ([url]http://www.hondamotorbikes.co.nz/insurance-and-finance/honda-rider-insurance/quick-quote/[/url])
jesus, did i just turn into an insurance salesman? god help me......
i try to keep well away these days. it is a very poisonous environment
I paid a deposit on my new bike yesterday :D:D:D
I paid a deposit on my new bike yesterday :D:D:D
Nice.. What getting?
i try to keep well away these days. it is a very poisonous environment especially the race area.
Finally got out yesterday after just over 6 weeks in hospital. Going to be in a wheelchair for about another 12 weeks until I can put weight on my right leg, at which time I'll be transferring over to crutches for another 6+ months.
[url]http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/videos/10471999/Mum-releases-video-of-sons-fatal-motorcycle-crash[/url] ([url]http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/videos/10471999/Mum-releases-video-of-sons-fatal-motorcycle-crash[/url])
[url]http://youtu.be/ukA57DwcOJw[/url] ([url]http://youtu.be/ukA57DwcOJw[/url])
[url]http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/videos/10471999/Mum-releases-video-of-sons-fatal-motorcycle-crash[/url] ([url]http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/videos/10471999/Mum-releases-video-of-sons-fatal-motorcycle-crash[/url])
[url]http://youtu.be/ukA57DwcOJw[/url] ([url]http://youtu.be/ukA57DwcOJw[/url])
Yep - saw that earlier.
Brutal as fuck - and unlucky for the Rider - he had a 50/50 chance (go in front or behind the car) and chose the wrong one.
Wonder if the driver got charged with anything? me thinks not.
Looking at getting my first bike. Was wondering if you guys more in the know would consider this a decent deal:
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=785334866[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=785334866[/url])
Looking at getting my first bike. Was wondering if you guys more in the know would consider this a decent deal:
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=785334866[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=785334866[/url])
Seems pretty reasonable.
Looking at getting my first bike. Was wondering if you guys more in the know would consider this a decent deal:
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=785334866[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=785334866[/url])
Seems pretty reasonable.
Indeed - only thing I will say is if you plan on doing a lot of 100 kph riding, you might want to look at a 250, or some of the LAMS approved 300-400cc bikes.
If you plan on just pootling round town, mainly riding at 50 kph - it will be perfect
Thanks for the recommendations. Mostly it will be for around town, but I would like the option of going open road with it. I may have to look around a little more.
Not a lot of open road. Just back home (50km away) on the weekends. I've only got about 2-2.5k budget, 250cc bikes tend to push just outside that range.Thanks for the recommendations. Mostly it will be for around town, but I would like the option of going open road with it. I may have to look around a little more.
How much and how far open road riding are you thinking of?
You could do Palmy to Welly easily enough on that, but I wouldn't want to do Palmy to Auckland or anything.
If you have the budget for something bigger by all means, but that's cheapish, will do the speed limit give or take, and be economical as fuck around town.
here is my daily, '00 250 Hornet
(https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/10547032_10154462919830632_8304097851363615513_o.jpg)
Not a lot of open road. Just back home (50km away) on the weekends. I've only got about 2-2.5k budget, 250cc bikes tend to push just outside that range.
here is my daily, '00 250 Hornet
(https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/10547032_10154462919830632_8304097851363615513_o.jpg)
didn't know you rode Fez - loving the Striple style headlights
here is my daily, '00 250 Hornet
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didn't know you rode Fez - loving the Striple style headlights
I have only been riding for about 4 months now
So I decided against the 125cc I was looking at and upping my budget to 5K-ish. Wanting something a bit bigger and more capable of open road trips. I'm quite liking the look of VTR250's but am open to suggestions. What do you lot recommend?.
So I decided against the 125cc I was looking at and upping my budget to 5K-ish. Wanting something a bit bigger and more capable of open road trips. I'm quite liking the look of VTR250's but am open to suggestions. What do you lot recommend?.
Depending how far your bum is from your feet this might be an idea? Just an idea.
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-801093371.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/auction-801093371.htm[/url])
However the suzuki SV650 would be a good idea:
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-801760878.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-801760878.htm[/url])
reliable, easy to ride, comfy, tiny lil bit of sporty, semi-naked (if you bin it not so much to break off)
here is my daily, '00 250 Hornet
(https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/10547032_10154462919830632_8304097851363615513_o.jpg)
didn't know you rode Fez - loving the Striple style headlights
I have only been riding for about 4 months now
How much you get that for Fez?
So I decided against the 125cc I was looking at and upping my budget to 5K-ish. Wanting something a bit bigger and more capable of open road trips. I'm quite liking the look of VTR250's but am open to suggestions. What do you lot recommend?.
One day, you will be mine
oh yes you will be mine
[url]http://www.colemans-suzuki.co.nz/motorcycles/Motorcycle/sport/251-gsx1300ra_hayabusa.aspx[/url] ([url]http://www.colemans-suzuki.co.nz/motorcycles/Motorcycle/sport/251-gsx1300ra_hayabusa.aspx[/url])
Mmmmm Bking - very nice, ridden with one, but not on one :(
Same with the Diavel - not my style in general (cruisers/power cruisers aren't me) but damn looks evil
Sitting the learners handling test tomorrow. Any pointers/things I need to watch out for?
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=796273593[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=796273593[/url])
Also, I'm seriously contemplating getting this bike that Xsannz posted earlier. One question though, should I be concerned about the mileage on it (80,000km)? Or are the Gs500's really so reliable that that sort of mileaga is ok?
Sitting the learners handling test tomorrow. Any pointers/things I need to watch out for?
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=796273593[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=796273593[/url])
Also, I'm seriously contemplating getting this bike that Xsannz posted earlier. One question though, should I be concerned about the mileage on it (80,000km)? Or are the Gs500's really so reliable that that sort of mileaga is ok?
Well done fair enough.
My recommendation would be tried find a kawasaki 300 2010 or later.
Well done fair enough.
My recommendation would be tried find a kawasaki 300 2010 or later.
fairings.
Go VTR250 or CB250.
Passed the handling test today, woo.
After having a play around on the test bike today I feel that the GS500F might be a bit to big and heavy, combine that with the fairing and I think I would be asking for trouble. Also with high KMs, I'm worried about the resale value when I want to move on.
Going to make an offer on this tonight/tomorrow. From what I can tell, $4k is pretty reasonable. Any reason I shouldn't?
[url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-804971209.htm[/url] ([url]http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-804971209.htm[/url])
*Bump*
Am now the proud owner of a Full Licence - have my first round of Test rides booked for this Weekend
Wahoo!
*Bump*
Am now the proud owner of a Full Licence - have my first round of Test rides booked for this Weekend
Wahoo!
Well done mate.. Speaking of Bikes.. Saaaaaannnz I really need you to bring me my bike on a trailer :-) Pretty please with bacon lube on top.
Never posted back after I got my bike, here it is:
Never posted back after I got my bike, here it is:
VTR250?
If so, nice
lol, looks like a Viking on a GSX!
Awesome.
I hope you won't mind some advice from someone who has been learning how to ride on superbike, and has managed to survive for a couple of years.
You already know how risky our demographic is, and provided you really, truly believe it, you'll probably be OK.
If you don't remind yourself of it, every single time you get on that bike, you'll hurt yourself, and people who love you.
Busa huh? That ride still up for offer?? Haha no no, I joke, .
Busa huh? That ride still up for offer??
Anyone keen on a Get Some Summer ride?
(yes I know its winter now...)
I'm thinking of an excuse to put names to actual faces, go for a ride somewhere that does a nice lunch/chilled beverages, then ride back to somewhere else that also does chilled beverages and talk bollucks.
Thinking about somewhere in Auckers (so if any of you non-aucklanders want to come up, you've got plenty of time to sort your shit)
Who is keen?
Did the Rideforever Bronze course today, was fantastic.
Did the Rideforever Bronze course today, was fantastic.
I enjoyed mine when I did it, but due to the amount of riding I did, I didn't gain a whole lot from it, at some point when we get into summer I have a course booked with Rider Training aimed at people who have recently upgraded to the Superbike/Hyperbike class
I has this now:
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2014 Kawasaki zx6r 636, 1700km on the clock, first service yesterday. $9k