Welly Noob intro (Flannel)

[Flannel]

Hey All,

Just thought I would get a 1st post up while I am lurking around taking in information.

A bit about me, 29y/o Male, 174cm, 55kg, Living in Welly the last 20 years.
Driving since 15 always wanted to jump on a bike but only recently decided to get it done. Current cage is an Evo 6.5 for the weekends and a Suzuki Swift Sport for the daily commute.

Sitting my BHS on Saturday with a group of friends, Learners Next Week with any luck.

Currently scouting for a Hornet in my area within my 4K budget.

See you all around the forum. :wavey:

[KiwiPhoenix]

Good luck with the BHS!

[Gone Burger]

Welcome to KB mate, and all the best for your learners next week. Once you are armed with that and a bike, there is just no stopping you. I have been biking for 2 years, and it has 100% changed my world (shut up all of you who know me - the last whoops was just one more change :P)

There is a fantastic bunch of riders in the Wellington region. We often run rides through kiwi biker, but at the moment the Wellington Riders Group on facebook is accomodation for all levels right through winter. Come and meet the crew. I hope to re-join then all later in the year.

[oneofsix]

:shutup: just for Katiepie. The best keep secret on KB :laugh:

Welcome to the madhouse Flannel and good luck with the tests. As you already have the car licence you will most likely find the multi-choice scratchy easy compared to the BHS.

[Maha]

$3900...http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-367237934.htm
Welcome to KB......:yes:

[jaffaonajappa]

Currently scouting for a Hornet in my area within my 4K budget.



A Hornet?
Do you like slow walks by the beach watching the sunset?


Hehe. Welcome to KB.....beware the trolls on this site.

[jim.cox]

Current cage is...

Just a Noob and already he talks like a biker

Welcome to the KB madhouse - you should fit in well around here

[Flannel]

Cheers Guys,

Not my first forum, so im well used to trolls.

Have a few Hornets on my radar at the moment, but am also partial to the Ninja 250R, so still keeping options open.

[jaffaonajappa]

theres a nice Kwaka 250 sports bike recently listed on these forums for sale, 3.5k.
Wouldnt usually recommend it for a learner - but a mature learner should be ok with it.
And nope, I dont know the seller. Just saying....

[Flannel]

Well, BHS passed by my wife, myself and 2 of my best mates.

Having never ridden a bike before, I must say it was alot easier than I thought it might be. And was bloody terrific fun (even in the Pouring rain yesterday).

Looking forward to getting my own bike and learning its characteristics just as soon as L test is done. :banana:

[Hopeful Bastard]

Good on ya mate.

Where bouts in Wellington are ya?

Hope to see you out on some rides sometime (Once i get my baby down here from levin)

[KiwiPhoenix]

Well, BHS passed by my wife, myself and 2 of my best mates.

Having never ridden a bike before, I must say it was alot easier than I thought it might be. And was bloody terrific fun (even in the Pouring rain yesterday).

Looking forward to getting my own bike and learning its characteristics just as soon as L test is done. :banana:

Fantastic job guys! You'll be out there in no time!

[Flannel]

Where bouts in Wellington are ya?

Trentham mate, in the Upper of Hutts.

I really just need to go gear shopping and im set. Shouls have a bike by Saturday.

[oneofsix]

Well, BHS passed by my wife, myself and 2 of my best mates.

Having never ridden a bike before, I must say it was alot easier than I thought it might be. And was bloody terrific fun (even in the Pouring rain yesterday).

Looking forward to getting my own bike and learning its characteristics just as soon as L test is done. :banana:

congratulations to all 4 of you.

[Flannel]

So I need to buy some gear before i pickup a bike, can anyone recommend the best place in welly?

[oneofsix]

So I need to buy some gear before i pickup a bike, can anyone recommend the best place in welly?

Red Baron, Alicetown, has a good selection. Leather Direct in Cuba Mall. Wellington Motorcycles. Motorad in Vivian St.

[Crasherfromwayback]

So I need to buy some gear before i pickup a bike, can anyone recommend the best place in welly?

Come in and introduce yourself (I'm Pete) at Wellington Motorcycles, and I'll look after you as best we can.

[White trash]

So I need to buy some gear before i pickup a bike, can anyone recommend the best place in welly?

Not sure if you're gonna get a helmet on over that hair mate :D

Saw you leaving TSS today as I was walking in from the workshop. (My day off today)

Let me know if you wanna test ride anything dude.

Jimmy

[blackdog]

Come in and introduce yourself (I'm Pete) at Wellington Motorcycles, and I'll look after you as best we can.


Not sure if you're gonna get a helmet on over that hair mate :D

Saw you leaving TSS today as I was walking in from the workshop. (My day off today)

Let me know if you wanna test ride anything dude.

Jimmy

Circling sharks the pair of you!

[Flannel]

haha clearly the buyers are well treated 'round here :2thumbsup


Not sure if you're gonna get a helmet on over that hair mate :D

I know, the Hair was the Mrs' idea, told her its gonna have to go once I start chucking a helmet on it.

[jaffaonajappa]

So I need to buy some gear before i pickup a bike, can anyone recommend the best place in welly?

Wellington Motorcycles enjoys an excellent reputation for long term customer relationships.

But they dont listen. told them about 6 years ago when I last bought a bike off them that they must move to Auckland. Im still waiting.

[Cloggy]

TSS in Alicetown.

[Flannel]

Jimmy and Max from TSS got me all sorted. Gear + Bike. Great team, will no doubt be in again soon.

Anxiously waiting for delivery now......:lol:

[oneofsix]

Jimmy and Max from TSS got me all sorted. Gear + Bike. Great team, will no doubt be in again soon.

Anxiously waiting for delivery now......:lol:

Glad Max was able to swing something for you, and Jimmy to. She sold me a new Jacket and gloves, I'm still toying with the idea of new trousers even though the existing ones are still serviceable.

[White trash]

Jimmy and Max from TSS got me all sorted. Gear + Bike. Great team, will no doubt be in again soon.

Anxiously waiting for delivery now......:lol:

You forgot to mention Max is a cutie. Sucks to be married I guess :D

See you tomorrow night with your new ride Dan.

[Crasherfromwayback]

You forgot to mention Max is a cutie. Sucks to be queer.
.

I'm sure she won't mind.

[Flannel]

Those thoughts are best kept to myself. But, no denials here.

[Quasievil]

174cm, 55kg,


So I need to buy some gear before i pickup a bike, can anyone recommend the best place in welly?

How about a set of Black Rock Leathers from us ?
$500 for the set I have your sizes in stock.

either that or Crasher and Trashy will look after you, but they are actually homosexuals so they just want to meet you, Im safe :drool:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Those thoughts are best kept to myself. But, no denials here.

Well then you might as well just come out and say you'd like to do white wees up her front bum.

[Quasievil]

Doh to late I should learn to read:(

They are Homosexuals tho be aware

[White trash]

Well then you might as well just come out and say you'd like to do white wees up her front bum.

Ok. <tenchars/>

[Hopeful Bastard]

Wellington Motorcycles. They offer you a coffee as you walk in through the door!! Would of accepted, But had only just finished a Coffee... :drool:


In saying that, TSS is just a short walk from Ava train station if you dont wanna go far (And get lost in wellington) :scratch:


Mmmm.... Cant wait till i get my Full... Need to get the restricted first :doh: Then a sure visit to TSS and Wellington Motorcycles to see who has the best deal on a New GSX650F.. Or maybe the GSX1250FA

[Crasherfromwayback]

Wellington Motorcycles to see who has the best deal on a New GSX650F..

How's $11495.00 on the road sound?

[Str8 Jacket]

You still got that KR in there Pete?

[Flannel]

lol. thanks quasi, i have my eyes on some of your gear, maybe for gear set #2.

[Crasherfromwayback]

You still got that KR in there Pete?

Got sold a couple of weeks ago Love!

[skilly035]

Well then you might as well just come out and say you'd like to do white wees up her front bum.

Can't really say I'm into the wees stuff aye.

[White trash]

Can't really say I'm into the wees stuff aye.

Sprung <tenchars/>

[Crasherfromwayback]

Boing.....

[Flannel]

bahaha. how did y'all pervert my intro thread.

is it home time yet? is it delivery time yet?

[Str8 Jacket]

bahaha. how did y'all pervert my intro thread.

is it home time yet? is it delivery time yet?

Welcome to KB mate!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Welcome to KB mate!

Home to sifters, perverts and freaks!

[skilly035]

bahaha. how did y'all pervert my intro thread.

is it home time yet? is it delivery time yet?

Jimmy told me to check it out!

[Crasherfromwayback]

He would...

[skilly035]

Wellington Motorcycles. They offer you a coffee as you walk in through the door!! Would of accepted, But had only just finished a Coffee... :drool:


In saying that, TSS is just a short walk from Ava train station if you dont wanna go far (And get lost in wellington) :scratch:


Mmmm.... Cant wait till i get my Full... Need to get the restricted first :doh: Then a sure visit to TSS and Wellington Motorcycles to see who has the best deal on a New GSX650F.. Or maybe the GSX1250FA

We make coffees too

[Flannel]

Well i just found out how far you can get with the fuel tap off..........

about 10km.

Bike felt a bit weird and died when I pulled over. Remembered I hadnt turned the fuel on...........turned it back on......crank...........battery died after trying to start a few times......

Thanks to Random guy who heard me coming, came outside and gave me a push start!!!!!!!!!! LEGEND.

So thats a bunch of learning on my first night. Cant wait to go out tomorrow!

[Hopeful Bastard]

CFWB... Saw that deal.. Was soo damned mighty tasty :drool:. You had better hide that bike and deal untill i get my full and cash...


Flannel. Nice learning experience mate. Welcome to the real world of riding! Just make sure that you dont run the bike with the reserve fuel tap turned on :doh:

[White trash]

Well i just found out how far you can get with the fuel tap off..........

about 10km.

Bike felt a bit weird and died when I pulled over. Remembered I hadnt turned the fuel on...........turned it back on......crank...........battery died after trying to start a few times......

Thanks to Random guy who heard me coming, came outside and gave me a push start!!!!!!!!!! LEGEND.

So thats a bunch of learning on my first night. Cant wait to go out tomorrow!

Gah! Feel free to flick me a text if you're ever stuck mate. As I said, I'm only round the corner.

Bring the bike past in the next couple of days or on Saturday and I'll load test the battery for you. Should last longer than a few cranks to start. If it's buggered I'll throw a new one at it.

On a positive note, 10 kay on the float bowls is pretty good milage :D


Flannel. Nice learning experience mate. Welcome to the real world of riding! Just make sure that you dont run the bike with the reserve fuel tap turned on :doh:

What he said mate. Check that the fuel's been turned to "on" and not "res" otherwise you'll be fucked when it strts to run out.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Gah! Feel free to flick me a text if you're ever stuck mate. As I said, I'm only round the corner.

Bring the bike past in the next couple of days or on Saturday and I'll load test the battery for you. Should last longer than a few cranks to start. If it's buggered I'll throw a new one at it.

.

You can't ask for better service than that mate. Despite being a pillow biter, Jimmy is ok.

[White trash]

You can't ask for better service than that mate. Despite being a pillow biter, Jimmy is ok.

Learnt from the best. The pillow biting that is........

[Crasherfromwayback]

Still got a lot to learn...

[Flannel]

Thanks Jimmy, appreciate It.

Il give it a couple of longer rides this week and see how it is. If it still doesnt hold up il pop in on Saturday. :2thumbsup

[SenseiEpu]

Well. I'm a beginner biker myself that started back in December of 2010. I ride a 2006 Hyosung GT250 Comet and I swear by it.

In terms of gear, you can trawl the internet on sites like Trademe or I paid me a visit to Motorad on Vivian St and they had a deal where you pay in total $1000 for Macna jacket, pants and gloves, with Sidi boots and a helmet. You might want to check them out. I'm not sure if that deal is still on.

Good luck with your bike hunt bro. See you on the road.

[skilly035]

In terms of gear, you can trawl the internet on sites like Trademe or I paid me a visit to Motorad on Vivian St and they had a deal where you pay in total $1000 for Macna jacket, pants and gloves, with Sidi boots and a helmet. You might want to check them out. I'm not sure if that deal is still on..

Never EVER buy gear off Trademe unless you've tried it on!

[Flannel]

Well finally the weather and my spare time were in alignment.

I had a couple of hours of riding this afternoon with my mate.

Rode the new subdivision down alexander road.
Rode the CIT carpark for some slow maneuvering.
Rode Wally hill and across whitemans/mangaroa and out to Te Marua.

Had so much fun in the valley, i had to go back and do it again on the way home.

:woohoo:

[White trash]

Good on ya Dan.

Do any wheelies?

[Flannel]

I thought about trying, but naaaaaaaaa.

I did beat the pants off my mates bandit whenever he tried to pull away, do I get points for that?

Finally took some pics too.

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[Flannel]

Right, so a few more mods done to the Hornet this week.

New Clutch Cable
Titax Adjustable Levers
Oxford Hot Grips
Cleaned the chain

Pretty happy with all so far. Frame sliders on the way from UK and Scott Oiler will be soon as well.

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[White trash]

Look mate, the question everyone wants the answer to is as follows.

"What's faster to 100 kays, the Hornet or the Evo?"

Don't sweat the small stuff...... :D

(BTW, lube that chain after you've cleaned it)

[Flannel]

All depends on the launch I reckon. straight line speed is pretty similar. But evo will smash anything through some corners I reckon.

The Hornet is probably more rewarding to ride fast though. As theres no electronics sorting out your stuff ups.



Chain is lubed too. Only lightly though.

[White trash]

All depends on the launch I reckon. straight line speed is pretty similar. But evo will smash anything through some corners I reckon.

The Hornet is probably more rewarding to ride fast though. As theres no electronics sorting out your stuff ups.

Ooooooo, carefull brother. The KB safety Nazis will be along any second to tell you that a new rider should never EVER test the performance of their machine.

Got a Ducati 999 in the garage that'll be keen for that corner wager whenever you're ready too :)

Cereal though, glad you're enjoying that bike. Look forward to going for a ride together soon.

[Flannel]

Of course, I do not condone or partake in illegal activites. All my ramblings are hypothetical. :Police:

Yep thoroughly enjoying it so far. Perfect first bike IMO. That doesnt mean im not champing at the bit for another already. GSX-R600 or Street Triple :drool: would be nice.

[Flannel]

First day of commuting on the bike.

All you cage drivers be nice! :angry:

[White trash]

First day of commuting on the bike.

All you cage drivers be nice! :angry:

Fuck me, you're keen. It was minus 2 at my place this morning. Good way to test those heated grips I suppose.

[Bald Eagle]

Raumati to Welly at 0600 - no heated grips and minus 1.
Hands now thawed enough for typing :scooter:

[Flannel]

Heated grips kept my inner hands warm but outside still froze. :shit:

Riding in winter will give me a much better appreciation for the summer! And even freezing cold its still great fun.

[Flannel]

Well with the return of the beautiful weather. I made the venture over the big hill (Rimutaka's) with another newbie mate.

Apologies to the two bikers I held up briefly, was a little unsure of the hill on the way over, but must admit i kicked a bit more tarmac butt on the way back home (to upper hutt).

Around 180km all up. Down to Wharekauhau road, then over to Martinborough, back through featherstone and home again. Bike performed flawlessly and fun was had by both parties.:yes:

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