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TJGNZ
1st January 2017, 10:07
Hello, I'm new to biking. Very new. I've been practicing on a quiet road near my home in the countryside with full protection gear, and a GN125H. I've yet to go for my license, waiting for them to open back up later in January.

I have a KTM DUKE 200 (2016) on order for when I do get my license. Until then I'm being trained by my Dad who's a certified trainer, and licensor for bikers in the ProRider program. So I feel I'm a bit lucky in that sense, right from the get go I'm being taught everything step-by-step.

Just got counter steering practice in today and it's been a blast.

Anywho, sorry for the long intro. Nice to meet you all and I hope I'll be apart of a group of safe riders in the Auckland area soon!

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mojo1444
1st January 2017, 15:43
Good on you and welcome to the group I'm also learning on the GN125H
Got my learner license still have a long way to go... https://kiwimotorcycle.wordpress.com

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Akzle
2nd January 2017, 07:23
you will get bum fucked in auckland on a gn125. duke is deffo the way to go.

TJGNZ
2nd January 2017, 07:26
you will get bum fucked in auckland on a gn125. duke is deffo the way to go.
I'll throw the GN off a cliff soon' as DUKE arrives.

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Akzle
2nd January 2017, 08:08
I'll throw the GN off a cliff soon' as DUKE arrives.

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five buck and a bag of chips

mojo1444
3rd January 2017, 06:15
A Duke or Suzuki doesn't matter as long your riding with style check this Out...
https://www.google.com/amp/www.motofire.com/2016/12/opinion/video-can-anyone-2017-guy/amp/

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jdz89
3rd January 2017, 13:35
I'm also new to riding (On the road, at least) and have a Duke 200.
I've ridden 450 motocross bikes and I'm a Speedway Sidecar swinger so I'm not exactly new to motorbikes in general but I am super impressed with the little Duke! I can definitely see myself progressing onto the 690 at some stage.
My only gripe with the Duke 200 is the hard seat and the vibrations, being single cylinder, it can be a bit rough when riding for 2+ hours. I've found a quick 2 minute break every hour or so sorts the issue :niceone:
Oh and the lack of storage space which I can't really complain about considering I bought it knowing it had none.

I hope you enjoy your Duke as much as I do, it's a great wee bike. What do you intend on using it for?

TJGNZ
3rd January 2017, 14:08
I'm also new to riding (On the road, at least) and have a Duke 200.
I've ridden 450 motocross bikes and I'm a Speedway Sidecar swinger so I'm not exactly new to motorbikes in general but I am super impressed with the little Duke! I can definitely see myself progressing onto the 690 at some stage.
My only gripe with the Duke 200 is the hard seat and the vibrations, being single cylinder, it can be a bit rough when riding for 2+ hours. I've found a quick 2 minute break every hour or so sorts the issue :niceone:
Oh and the lack of storage space which I can't really complain about considering I bought it knowing it had none.

I hope you enjoy your Duke as much as I do, it's a great wee bike. What do you intend on using it for?
10 - 20 minute commute to work mainly. Weekend trips with friends / family.

I'll throw the GN off a cliff soon' as DUKE arrives.

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WristTwister
3rd January 2017, 14:25
A Duke or Suzuki doesn't matter as long your riding with style check this Out...
https://www.google.com/amp/www.motofire.com/2016/12/opinion/video-can-anyone-2017-guy/amp/

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Riding with style?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXZlJGoK78A


Ride your own ride and good luck with your licence test, it should be a breeze :sweatdrop

mojo1444
3rd January 2017, 14:38
,🙃

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jdz89
4th January 2017, 09:19
10 - 20 minute commute to work mainly. Weekend trips with friends / family.



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It's great for that. I have no issues on the open road, although I am looking at getting a bigger wind screen for those longer trips as sitting on 100kmh with no windshield for 3 hours can take a toll on the upper body. I'd recommend the same if you're looking to do similar things

Turok
17th January 2017, 13:05
There are some awesome roads down in Hamilton, towards Raglan and Hwy 22. If you heading down this way hit us up. Getting more seat time helps as you would know already. Welcome to the community and ride safe.

WristTwister
20th January 2017, 17:26
... I've been practicing on a quiet road near my home in the countryside .... I've yet to go for my license,
...Until then I'm being trained by my Dad who's a certified trainer, and licensor for bikers in the ProRider program. So I feel I'm a bit lucky in that sense, right from the get go I'm being taught everything step-by-step.



Cool story bro, I liked the part about how your dad was a certified licensor for bikers and yet you're riding around without a licence.

TJGNZ
20th January 2017, 17:52
Cool story bro, I liked the part about how your dad was a certified licensor for bikers and yet you're riding around without a licence.
Oh dear. Toast pop early? :(

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trufflebutter
20th January 2017, 18:18
you will get bum fucked in auckland on a gn125. duke is deffo the way to go.
I am sure the bloke that bought your gn125 stiil rues the day.

FJRider
20th January 2017, 19:23
Cool story bro, I liked the part about how your dad was a certified licensor for bikers and yet you're riding around without a licence.

All you need to ride around is an L plate ... ;) No license required.

FJRider
20th January 2017, 19:48
I am sure the bloke that bought your gn125 stiil rues the day.

He's still got it .... :shifty:

WristTwister
20th January 2017, 21:27
Oh dear. Toast pop early? :(

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Thanks to all the haters who jumped on my comment. He's unlicenced and shouldn't be on the road. It's the law and we all have to follow it, his dad should know better being a certified instructor and could give him a BHS certificate and it takes no time at all to book in and do the theory test and ride legally.

:stoogie: Thanks for the negative for stating the law. I feel honoured that most of my reds were earnt by citing the law or manufacturers recommendations. Good to know I'm in bad company here.

TJGNZ
21st January 2017, 06:21
Thanks to all the haters who jumped on my comment. He's unlicenced and shouldn't be on the road. It's the law and we all have to follow it, his dad should know better being a certified instructor and could give him a BHS certificate and it takes no time at all to book in and do the theory test and ride legally.

:stoogie: Thanks for the negative for stating the law. I feel honoured that most of my reds were earnt by citing the law or manufacturers recommendations. Good to know I'm in bad company here.
Have my license now anyway. Did not get it through family. Was the holidays, no tests being done and I went to the first BHS I possibly could with a little prep so I'm not out there killing myself or endangering others.

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