Hi I'm new! (Searchin')

[Searchin']

New to riding that is. Actually I'm quite old (30)


So good to "meet" you all. What a fantastic resource this forum is for people like me who don't have any experience at motorcycles at all.

I look forward to reading much of the "how-tos" and "keeping safe" type stuff. I figure you can never have too much advice. At least at my stage! It will be great to have such a local and enthusiastic community to ride and share ideas, stories with.


Cheers, Hope to see some of you out on the road!


Now, what bike to buy... hmmm :)

[skelstar]

Welcome.

You'll find plenty of advice on here about different bikes.

[degrom]

Welcome , welcome!!! Lots of knowledge in these pages... If you can't find it just ask!!!

Cheers

[bladez]

hi there and welcome to the site :Punk: and you are never to old to ride :innocent:

[madmal64]

Welcome in! Tis never too late to start! Remember the dumbest question is the one thats never asked.

[Searchin']

Cheers! This place has a great following from Wellington by the looks of it.


(Which is great as I may be moving down that way.)


As for bikes... so many to choose from... and THATS only in the 250cc range!

[Firefight]

few kbers livin round hunua way.


F/F:shit:

[Oakie]

New to riding that is. Actually I'm quite old (30)

30 ... quite old? pffft. You're just a bloody kid. Young enough to be the son of a lot of us here ... and even the grandson of a few.

Welcome anyway young'un ... and keep safe out there.

[Percy]

New to riding that is. Actually I'm quite old (30)


So good to "meet" you all. What a fantastic resource this forum is for people like me who don't have any experience at motorcycles at all.

I look forward to reading much of the "how-tos" and "keeping safe" type stuff. I figure you can never have too much advice. At least at my stage! It will be great to have such a local and enthusiastic community to ride and share ideas, stories with.


Cheers, Hope to see some of you out on the road!


Now, what bike to buy... hmmm :)
Hey there!
Ive just signed up here too.
Another late starter, I got my first dirtbike at 28, first roadbike at 30!:2thumbsup

I have a wee Kawasaki ZXR 250, its a mint wee bike to learn on I reckon(Im only on a learner license!), not so much power its scary but enough to have a fun time with, and cheap as chips to run!:scooter:
Moves my 87kg beer gut round fast enough, at the moment anyway.:ride:

[Scorpygirl]

Welcome, welcome, welcome to KB Searchin' Enjoy your time here and learning new stuff!!! :scooter: As you will see there are some older ones on here too!!! :shutup:

[Zed]

Well you're certainly living in a good area to learn to ride a motorcycle Searchin', many of us often ride those roads through Hunua, usually on our way to the Coromandel GP lol!

Welcome to KiwiBiker, glad you found us. How did you find us btw? I think this website is most definately one of the, if not the best place in NZ to learn about motorcycling, and there is much to offer to a learner rider like yourself...just make sure you keep them threads & posts a coming! Oh, and getting a bike and then riding it also helps heaps!! :Punk:

[Searchin']

Yeah, the roads around here are pretty good, although people tend to drive their cars a bit maniacaly around here. My wife (who rides horses) gets frustrated with how reckless and -dare I say it - "careless" drivers can be.

I was pointed out this website by Chris at Mt Eden motorcycles when I was asking after the reputation of the Hyosung engines, given that they are a relatively new player.

He told me the address and basically said, "If there is critique to be had; it'll be found here."

Speaking of Kawasaki, anyone got any comment to make on the new one comming out in a couple of weeks?

[Searchin']

Double post action - yeah!

Hey Scorpygirl,
Thanks for the welcome!

I was looking into the Virago as a starter - I quite like the cruser style - but am thinking twice now that I hear it only has a 9ltr tank... what sort of range can you get? - If you don't mind me asking.

[frogfeaturesFZR]

Welcome, great riding out your way...are you using your bike:yes: to commute or as a weekend toy ?

[Searchin']

Welcome, great riding out your way...are you using your bike:yes: to commute or as a weekend toy ?

Weekend toy!:first:

[Bend-it]

Welcome to KB!

Get a Bandit! Can't go wrong, 250cc, naked road bike... It's the handsom-est 250 on the planet! Especially in sexy silver... :)

[Fishy]

Welcome to KB, Hunua is a pretty sweet area to ride!.

[Jeaves]

Greetings and welcome :)

[Searchin']

Cheers all & sundry!

[Pumba]

Welcome to KB.

[gijoe1313]

Yo, 30? Old? Pfffft! I managed to get my ride before I turned 35 this month! A present to myself long overdue! Nothing like the feel of the bike that lets you know "ride me!"

So, hop on your two wheels of freedom and grab a grin for the zest of biking! Enjoy your time here on the site, I'm definitely am! :Punk: :sunny: :scooter: :yes:

[Swoop]

Welcome to KB mate!:yes:

[Sphinx]

Hello Searching, welcome! I am a new member as well since today and don´t have experience at all!!! And yep you are right - this forum is awesome.
I am searching for a road bike 250 so if anyone has something for me I would appreciate that (I don´t know anything about motorbikes - or cars). I live in Wellington and would love to catch up with yah fellas from Kiwibiker to cruise around, have adventures and collect experience :-)
So if anyone is intersted to drive not faster than 70 and not in the night - you are more than welcome to contact me :whistle:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hello Searching, welcome! I am a new member as well since today and don´t have experience at all!!! And yep you are right - this forum is awesome.
I am searching for a road bike 250 so if anyone has something for me I would appreciate that (I don´t know anything about motorbikes - or cars). I live in Wellington and would love to catch up with yah fellas from Kiwibiker to cruise around, have adventures and collect experience :-)
So if anyone is intersted to drive not faster than 70 and not in the night - you are more than welcome to contact me :whistle:

Welcome to you!

Why don't you pop in and see me at WMCC, we have some really nice late model 250's at the mo!

Pete

[Hawkeye]

Hey there!
Ive just signed up here too.
Another late starter, I got my first dirtbike at 28, first roadbike at 30!:2thumbsup

I have a wee Kawasaki ZXR 250, its a mint wee bike to learn on I reckon(Im only on a learner license!), not so much power its scary but enough to have a fun time with, and cheap as chips to run!:scooter:
Moves my 87kg beer gut round fast enough, at the moment anyway.:ride:

What is it with these young'uns! Late starter ...30! FFS try 49 before getting your 1st bike. :wari:

Oh! bye the way.... Welcome to the madhouse