Hey all! New rider here (jordanfromnz)

[jordanfromnz]

Hey guys, the name's Jordan.

I'm new to this wonderful world of biking but completely obsessed; I'm also currently a student studying at Unitec in Mt Albert, Auckland.. studying a Bachelors degree in Computing Systems. Did my BHST back in November and then recently knocked off the theory test too to get my license sorted.

I took a long time deciding just what bike I was gonna get.. I'm 6'5" and about 100kgs so not exactly small. I sat on a lot of different bikes (I was dead set on a cruiser at first, love the look of them) but quickly found that I was gonna struggle with most of the LAMS approved cruisers. Eventually I sat on a 2013 Hyosung GT250 .. and it's been the only one I feel comfortable on out of all of them :) Not a cruiser, but it seems like a damn good bike and I find it comfy, so that's good enough for me. Basically to cut a long story short, I'm picking it up on tuesday - and I can't wait! Yes I went brand new.. I like the idea of the warranty + finance haha. I'll be commuting on it mostly. If anyone can share their opinions of this bike as a first bike that'd be cool as.

If anyone has any words of wisdom for a new rider, I'm all ears. I can't wait to further explore this world I've fell in love with :D

Sorry I know this isn't the most exciting first post, but I will say I've been lurking a lot and there's some awesome information to be found on this site.. I look forward to saying Hi to heaps of the regulars :)

-Jordan

[Grizzo]

Welcome to the nuthouse Jordan.
Be sure to post pics of your ride.

[Grashopper]

Hi Jordan,
Welcome to KB. :wavey:

Remember: Keep the trolls well fed and don't take anything too seriously.

Hope you'll have lots of fun with your new bike.

[EJK]

Sorry I know this isn't the most exciting first post, but I will say I've been lurking a lot and there's some awesome information to be found on this site.. I look forward to saying Hi to heaps of the regulars :)

-Jordan

Sorry, wrong forum dude.

[Maha]

''If anyone has any words of wisdom for a new rider''


You will hear the term soon enough that ''everyone on the road is out to kill you'' That is far from the truth, you are every bit as responsible for your own safety on the road, as every other road user.
Don't be to eager to join a group ride until you are confidant that yourself and your bike are the best of friends, even then a group ride should only consist of three.
Never be fooled into thinking that you NOT as quick as others.. you will always be quick enough for your own skill level.
Be man enough to get some one on one tuition from a licensed instructor, that will help you immensely.

[MrItalian]

Welcome to the nuthouse Jordan.
Be sure to post pics of your ride.


Hi Jordan,
Welcome to KB. :wavey:

Remember: Keep the trolls well fed and don't take anything too seriously.

Hope you'll have lots of fun with your new bike.

What they said ^^ and Hyosung is a good choice :2thumbsup

[Akzle]

hyobags are fucking gay.
auckland is fucking gay.

whats up with all these six foot something, hundred and something kilo guys lately? is there a new club or something?


words of wisdom? ride like a motherfucker. all the time. dont be a pussy, dont complain about it being wet, or hot, or windy.
Given that you have a hyosung, you're only allowed to wave at hyosungs and other gay bikes, the ones that start with H. harley and honda.

[_Shrek_]

:wavey: enjoy ya new bike, & like what's been said don't take things to serious on here, or get a thicker skin, if a rider trainer day comes up do it you can, worth their weight, ACC run so should only cost $50

[YellowDog]

Congrats and Welcome :yes:

The bike that fits you is always the right bike, so well done.

My best advice to you is to go out with someone you know and trust to run over the basics (many many times)so that you increase your life expectancy by as much as you can. Braking, road positioning, and steering skills are pretty damn important to master; especially for when something unexpected happens (every day).

If you can get yourself on a road skills course that would be by far the best option, but practice, practice, practice is the way to go.

If it goes wrong, post your problem up on here. Yes, many will take the piss, but some will give you good advice on how to help you.

My Second Best Advice for a new rider is not to buy a brand new bike, as you will be crying after each drop :cry:

Oh......... Back in 1974, I wish someone had told me to NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use the front brake whilst leaning over in a bend. You'll just end up on the opposite side of the road, eating gravel.

If you don't know what 'ATGATT' means, find out quickly and never forget.

Enjoy and Good luck :yes:

[newbie2012]

a big +1 to what Maha reckons (btw the Pro-rider website are doing some good courses that are subsidised by ACC and Akl Transport).


hyobags are fucking gay.
auckland is fucking gay.

whats up with all these six foot something, hundred and something kilo guys lately? is there a new club or something?


words of wisdom? ride like a motherfucker. all the time. dont be a pussy, dont complain about it being wet, or hot, or windy.
Given that you have a hyosung, you're only allowed to wave at hyosungs and other gay bikes, the ones that start with H. harley and honda.

As Akzle says, ride all weathers (us 'taller Auckland pussies' don't need to worry about snow & ice).

Enjoy our riding and your bike.

[FJRider]

... You will hear the term soon enough that ''everyone on the road is out to kill you'' That is far from the truth ...


But the thing is ... if you ride as though it IS true ... you might be ready and aware .. sooner ...

The comment after "Incidents" is usually "I didn't think that they would do that" (or similar) ... gets trotted out.

To the OP ... after the warranty runs out ... maybe look to trading up to a new larger cc bike in the LAM's class ... No longer are you restricted to 250cc and under ...

[Maha]

But the thing is ... if you ride as though it IS true ... you might be ready and aware .. sooner ...

The comment after "Incidents" is usually "I didn't think that they would do that" (or similar) ... gets trotted out.

To the OP ... after the warranty runs out ... maybe look to trading up to a new larger cc bike in the LAM's class ... No longer are you restricted to 250cc and under ...

You left this bit of the sentence out Trev, ''you are every bit as responsible for your own safety on the road, as every other road user''. which (in the context of what I said) is pretty much what you wrote in your first sentence.

[FJRider]

You left this bit of the sentence out Trev, ''you are every bit as responsible for your own safety on the road, as every other road user''. which (in the context of what I said) is pretty much what you wrote in your first sentence.

True I did ... but not in the context of not placing/removing any or all blame on/from the rider ...

Just the plain and simple fact ... being not at fault and dead ... is of no advantage to any rider ... :shifty:

At the time of any "incident" on the road ... it pays not to think who is "In the right" or who is at fault. But ride to survive and argue the point out later ...

[jordanfromnz]

Welcome to the nuthouse Jordan.
Be sure to post pics of your ride.

Will be posting some as soon as it arrives home!! :D


hyobags are fucking gay.
auckland is fucking gay.

whats up with all these six foot something, hundred and something kilo guys lately? is there a new club or something?


words of wisdom? ride like a motherfucker. all the time. dont be a pussy, dont complain about it being wet, or hot, or windy.
Given that you have a hyosung, you're only allowed to wave at hyosungs and other gay bikes, the ones that start with H. harley and honda.

Haha I'm originally from Hamilton so anythings an improvement really :crazy:
I plan on commuting through winter so there'll be no complaints from this guy :yes:




Oh......... Back in 1974, I wish someone had told me to NEVER, NEVER, NEVER use the front brake whilst leaning over in a bend. You'll just end up on the opposite side of the road, eating gravel.

If you don't know what 'ATGATT' means, find out quickly and never forget.

Enjoy and Good luck :yes:

Thanks very much for the tips and welcome! Yep all gear all the time, definitely something I'll be doing. I cringe when I see someone riding in shorts and a singlet or something. :facepalm:

Front brake tip I'll make sure I remember too.





To the OP ... after the warranty runs out ... maybe look to trading up to a new larger cc bike in the LAM's class ... No longer are you restricted to 250cc and under ...

Yeah I am aware.. I did look at the GT650.. I thought I'd probably be a bit safer restraining myself to the 250.. I mean it'll sit at the speed limit all day long so don't see too much of a problem. Once I get my full I'll probably end up with a Triumph Bonneville T100 (my dream bike :woohoo:)

Plus the GT250p was also a bit cheaper which factored in as well.



Thank you for the kind welcome everyone! Like I said pics will come as soon as it's in the driveway :)

[Akzle]

denouement....

[_Shrek_]

Haha I'm originally from Hamilton so anythings an improvement really :crazy:
I plan on commuting through winter so there'll be no complaints from this guy :yes:

one peace suit over ya riding gear works well that way you can save a bit, T100 nice choice

[Jantar]

.....whats up with all these six foot something, hundred and something kilo guys lately? is there a new club or something?
....


:wavey: enjoy ya new bike, & like what's been said don't take things to serious on here, or get a thicker skin, if a rider trainer day comes up do it you can, worth their weight, ACC run so should only cost $50

Welcome Jordan. Don't take any notice of Akzle, he's just jealous of the 100+ kg riders. Shrek is our king.

[jordanfromnz]

one peace suit over ya riding gear works well that way you can save a bit, T100 nice choice

Mmm I had a look at some one pieces.. any recommendations?


And yes, the T100 .. :love:

The two tone white with gold paint job is my favourite I think ..

293189

[russd7]

my experience with one peice suits is don't, feken awkward things to get in and out of and ya still get wet in the crutch which is no fun for me, i gone back to a cheap pair of PVC leggings and drizabone, only thing i have worn over me leathers and still managed to stay dry and i ride in all sorts of weather

[FJRider]

my experience with one peice suits is don't, feken awkward things to get in and out of and ya still get wet in the crutch which is no fun for me, i gone back to a cheap pair of PVC leggings and drizabone, only thing i have worn over me leathers and still managed to stay dry and i ride in all sorts of weather

I had a Line 7 Bib front leggings and jacket. Never had issues ...

[Mo NZ]

one peace suit over ya riding gear works well that way you can save a bit, T100 nice choice

You have the bug now. The only cure is more bikes. HaHa.
T100 . Get a good one and make it a keepa.

[russd7]

I had a Line 7 Bib front leggings and jacket. Never had issues ...

used to have same set up when i was a young fella, yeah forgot about them, they were good, was really meaning this bloody new shit they have is useless and even when i was farming still didnt keep me as dry as pvc and oilskin

[FJRider]

used to have same set up when i was a young fella, yeah forgot about them, they were good, was really meaning this bloody new shit they have is useless and even when i was farming still didnt keep me as dry as pvc and oilskin

CRT (now rebranded Farmers) or Wrightsons or any farm/rural supply business's are good places to get hard wearing wet weather gear.

[russd7]

CRT (now rebranded Farmers) or Wrightsons or any farm/rural supply business's are good places to get hard wearing wet weather gear.
crt is now farmlands and no most of the shit they sell is not waterproof, i used to sell that stuff,and have worn most of the range when i was farming, the best stuff is the stuff the yaughties wear but that stuff is farkin exspensive, i just bought a mid range set of pvc leggings from E Hayes for $40, definately waterproof and so far have survived being worn 5 times which is more than the couple of one peice suits i have had managed and they never kept me dry, and my old drizabone riding coat still keeps me dry, only prob with that is its so bulky

[_Shrek_]

Mmm I had a look at some one pieces.. any recommendations?


And yes, the T100 .. :love:

The two tone white with gold paint job is my favourite I think ..

293189

I use dri-rider lets some damp in not bad as it's not enough to get a wet arse with riding gear on under, $100 & mine have been going since 2006 & still work ok they also keep the wind out as well

[_Shrek_]

You have the bug now. The only cure is more bikes. HaHa.
T100 . Get a good one and make it a keepa.

while I like the T100 & would if I could, but I want a 68 bonnie or an Indian, don't mind if they come in a box,

& keep the beamer for playing in the hills :headbang:

[jordanfromnz]

What are your thoughts on a VL250 Intruder for a guy my size?

[YellowDog]

What are your thoughts on a VL250 Intruder for a guy my size?

The Intruder's my favourite of the learner bunch of bikes.

You need to sit on one to see how you fit.

I'd be looking at more of an upright bike myself (off-roader style) from the larger bike approved list.

Good luck!

[jordanfromnz]

Just an update for everyone .. So I decided not to get the Hyosung GT250. Financial side of things I was not comfortable with.. decided I'd rather not get a brand new bike as a first bike. So now I'm back to sqaure one .. kinda. :niceone:

I want to spend around $2000.. It needs to be a big bike and LAMS approved. Prefer cruiser look but doesn't have to be one. Any suggestions?

I'm gonna ring up a guy about a Honda CX400 Custom tonight, see how that goes. Looks cool IMO.

[_Shrek_]

Just an update for everyone .. So I decided not to get the Hyosung GT250. Financial side of things I was not comfortable with.. decided I'd rather not get a brand new bike as a first bike. So now I'm back to sqaure one .. kinda. :niceone:

I want to spend around $2000.. It needs to be a big bike and LAMS approved. Prefer cruiser look but doesn't have to be one. Any suggestions?

I'm gonna ring up a guy about a Honda CX400 Custom tonight, see how that goes. Looks cool IMO.

690 KTM good for you long legged bugga's & you can take the long way home if you want :Punk: or have a set of motard wheels on hand if you want to....... :whistle:

[v12pro]

Hyosung are pretty nasty.

Not a big fan of Hyosung.

But as long as you are comfortable and you enjoy riding it nothing else matters.

My advise : Ride it for a while and then switch to something else.

[jordanfromnz]

Okay so I'm starting to run out of ideas.. I've been looking at GN250's and GN125's even! I don't know where to look anymore.

Bleh. I'm starting to get over all this looking .. all I want is to ride! Is a 6'4"-6'5" guy on a GN250/GN125 doable? Or would I look ridiculous? I mean I did my BHST on the thing so obviously I can operate it okay but I dunno ..

*sighs*

[oneblackflag]

Okay so I'm starting to run out of ideas.. I've been looking at GN250's and GN125's even! I don't know where to look anymore.

Bleh. I'm starting to get over all this looking .. all I want is to ride! Is a 6'4"-6'5" guy on a GN250/GN125 doable? Or would I look ridiculous? I mean I did my BHST on the thing so obviously I can operate it okay but I dunno ..

*sighs*

Please get something more interseting than a GN, please. Looked at dual sports?

[jordanfromnz]

Please get something more interseting than a GN, please. Looked at dual sports?

I have.. but the price is a lot more than I'm willing to pay on most of them :/

Have found a KLX250 for sale that I may be interested in though ..

Any thoughts on these as a learner/commuter bike for someone my size?

[oneblackflag]

I have.. but the price is a lot more than I'm willing to pay on most of them :/

Have found a KLX250 for sale that I may be interested in though ..

Any thoughts on these as a learner/commuter bike for someone my size?

I've heard good things about KLX's. Im sure it would make a good commuter around town... Not so much on the motorways, power wise, but neither would the GN's you mentioned. Would be a decent seat hight for you. Have you had a sit on it yet? Would be a good starter bike and you may find the joy of gravel roads. How much is it? Link?

[jordanfromnz]

I've heard good things about KLX's. Im sure it would make a good commuter around town... Not so much on the motorways, power wise, but neither would the GN's you mentioned. Would be a decent seat hight for you. Have you had a sit on it yet? Would be a good starter bike and you may find the joy of gravel roads. How much is it? Link?

Nah not yet but may go check it out this week -
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=696930686

[russd7]

klx good bike, GN not good bike for someone of your size, just gotta keep looking and something will pop up, don't get disheartened

[oneblackflag]

Nah not yet but may go check it out this week -
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=696930686

Yea check it out, looks good, they can take the K's. Decent price, but tell him he's dreaming and knock the $200 off for a new seat. :niceone:

[YellowDog]

Nah not yet but may go check it out this week -
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=696930686

Did you get it?

That really is the sort of bike you should be looking at.

You might actually learn to ride properly on one of those :yes:

[jordanfromnz]

The KLX disappeared .. wasn't able to test it. But will defo be keeping an eye out for more of them in future. Any ideas in terms of cheap standard style bikes that'll fit me?

[Tazz]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-698242936.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-698074907.htm

[jordanfromnz]

Still haven't had any luck guys :( Gahhhhh. Humbug.