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ReigN
14th June 2009, 23:51
Cool so my cuz and I managed to score our learners yesterday, piece o' cake :Punk: Dropping it initially however 15mins later was out and on the hunt for bikes lol Hope to see ya'll around for a cruise sometime :)

PS - Oh yeah, if anyone is selling an extra cheap bike then I got some cash for ya :) Cheers

PirateJafa
14th June 2009, 23:57
Good work ReigN! What are you guys looking at? Nekkid or faired? Sporty, tourer or cruiser?

Look forward to seeing you on the TNR once you have some wheels. :)

Danae
15th June 2009, 07:15
Woohoo! Ride safe bro

hayd3n
15th June 2009, 07:35
congrats a step to success or failure just kidding
have fun out there shopping

ReigN
15th June 2009, 10:09
Good work ReigN! What are you guys looking at? Nekkid or faired? Sporty, tourer or cruiser?

Look forward to seeing you on the TNR once you have some wheels. :)

Hey PJ :) Looking at getting onto something Sporty!!! GN was comfy to ride when completing the BHS but the toss up now is between a cbr/gsxr depending on pricing.

ummm...TNR? sure see you there i guess:confused:

ReigN
15th June 2009, 10:10
Woohoo! Ride safe bro

Hardout! Safety has been my main concern since reading KB but not looking forward to the day my bike spits me off lol

ReigN
15th June 2009, 10:14
congrats a step to success or failure just kidding
have fun out there shopping

Cheers dude, yeah had a sit on a cbr at Red Baron on Saturday and its meeeean!!! Couldn't stop salivating lol but yeah gotta get my budget up abit more for it...6k!? dang :P

Slyer
15th June 2009, 10:49
Only if you buy from Red Baron is it 6k :bleh:

ReigN
15th June 2009, 15:51
Only if you buy from Red Baron is it 6k :bleh:

lol tru, yeah am not forking out that much considering I'll be upgrading in 6months to my restricted :Punk:

Slyer
15th June 2009, 16:09
You are limited to 250's on your restricted too. ;)

ReigN
15th June 2009, 16:23
You are limited to 250's on your restricted too. ;)

WTF?!? dang I missed that whilst going through the road code dammit lol naawwwww that sux balls :doh:

ReigN
15th June 2009, 16:50
http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/factsheets/28.html

Just read up on here about the 250cc rating bike which you must retain untill your full...well ain't that a b!tch :2guns:

Indiana_Jones
15th June 2009, 16:52
don't sweat it man, not a race to kill yourself lol.

Any inline 4 250 will be a blast till your full.

-Indy

sil3nt
15th June 2009, 16:58
And when you get bored of those inline 4's go for the Aprilia RS250 :yes:

Indiana_Jones
15th June 2009, 17:28
And when you get bored of those inline 4's go for the Aprilia RS250 :yes:

Dude, I think he wanted some money left to buy a bigger bike when the time comes lol

-Indy

mathornet
22nd June 2009, 21:45
yea you don't hafta get an expensive bike for thrilling ride.. just as long as its in good condition.. but if you're looking for a good fast 4 inline get a ZXR 250,GSXR 250, gsx 250 across, CBR 250, hornet 250, bandit 250, zeal 250... i my self was looking in that range until i found my hornet :P my white princess.. somewhere around 3-5k would be enough to get 1 of these bikes... the shops just rips u off... but they have a guarantee though for quality... but u can never get wrong with hornets though :P....

cowboyz
22nd June 2009, 21:54
Cool so my cuz and I managed to score our learners yesterday, piece o' cake :Punk: Dropping it initially however 15mins later was out and on the hunt for bikes lol Hope to see ya'll around for a cruise sometime :)

PS - Oh yeah, if anyone is selling an extra cheap bike then I got some cash for ya :) Cheers


WTF?!? dang I missed that whilst going through the road code dammit lol naawwwww that sux balls :doh:

Get someone who you respect who knows how to teach and stay off the road until you get a decent skillset in braking, turning, throttle and clutch control and minimum. A ZXR or GSXR 250 will be 10x the bike you can handle for a long time yet.

You will die one day, your job is to postpone it as long as possible.

mathornet
22nd June 2009, 22:34
You will die one day, your job is to postpone it as long as possible.

love that quote.. gonna make it my signature!

mathornet
22nd June 2009, 22:41
AWW!!! can't do it yet!!! forgot!!

Thani-B
22nd June 2009, 22:46
Congrats.. GNs are good learner bikes. I'll be looking to sell mine in a few weeks hopefully... lol, nah will need to hold on to it for a bit while I save for a new baby but they are good bikes to learn on. Do get a bit bored of them after a while though.

ReigN
24th June 2009, 15:13
Get someone who you respect who knows how to teach and stay off the road until you get a decent skillset in braking, turning, throttle and clutch control and minimum. A ZXR or GSXR 250 will be 10x the bike you can handle for a long time yet.

You will die one day, your job is to postpone it as long as possible.

Cheers for the comment cowboyz, in regards to the "dropping it initially" comment was in regards to dropping my nads before taking the test aye lol.

Yeah fair enough comment though we do all have to die one day, however from gathering as much info as I can from the site I do know that safety is the most important aspect of riding and hence trying to be as cautious as I possibly can once I get riding.

Cheers

ReigN
24th June 2009, 15:17
yea you don't hafta get an expensive bike for thrilling ride.. just as long as its in good condition.. but if you're looking for a good fast 4 inline get a ZXR 250,GSXR 250, gsx 250 across, CBR 250, hornet 250, bandit 250, zeal 250... i my self was looking in that range until i found my hornet :P my white princess.. somewhere around 3-5k would be enough to get 1 of these bikes... the shops just rips u off... but they have a guarantee though for quality... but u can never get wrong with hornets though :P....

Tru that dude! Good condition is what I'm after and also reliable too. My heart is set on a CBR for some strange reason but am still considering the GN till i build up more confidence on the roads. The CBR I was definitely considering as I will have to hold onto it till I've passed my restricted :) But, there is also the hornet to take into consideration also ;)

ReigN
24th June 2009, 15:51
Congrats.. GNs are good learner bikes. I'll be looking to sell mine in a few weeks hopefully... lol, nah will need to hold on to it for a bit while I save for a new baby but they are good bikes to learn on. Do get a bit bored of them after a while though.

Yup GN's definitely cool, been looking at Red Baron with my cuz and he's considering the GN too. Definitely comfy to ride as I found completing my BHS. Let us know how you get on with your new baby :woohoo:

Fatt Max
1st July 2009, 18:23
Nice one mate, take it easy out there, eh