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karmakillernz
27th June 2007, 20:30
I was sitting at the petrol station filling up my car ($80 thank you!) when I saw several bikers cruise past and thought to myself: I'm going about this all wrong...

So I talked myself into getting a bike which didn't take long. I read a ridiculous number of threads on KB (thanks to everyone!) and was almost ready to take the 'sensible' option and get a GN250, but the night before going to view one I spotted an RG150 and I immediately knew I had to have it. And now I do. :Punk:

I've taken it for a couple of small runs around the streets here in Kapiti and it was a blast. I was surprised how natural it felt to just hop on and go, change gears, corner, etc... I've never ridden before, although I did do a return trip on the back of a Honda VT500E from Wellington to Auckland when I was 12 which I'm sure helped. I can't wait to finally hit the road – figuratively speaking, of course! ;)

I'm doing my basic handling skills test this Saturday and getting my license as soon as humanly possible after that. I look forward to seeing you guys out and about. :)
Sleepr
27th June 2007, 22:01
Hi there, welcome to the forums. Like you, I am a newbie too, still waiting for my bike to arrive. As you know there is tons of info on here and people are damn friendly. Enjoy your stay :).
dogsnbikes
27th June 2007, 22:06
Good on ya best of luck and take care out there and sleepr hope your bike arrives soon

and welcome to the mad house both of you
chanceyy
27th June 2007, 22:09
welcome to you both as well guys .. its a whole new world out there on two wheels .. in here just dunna feed the trolls ;)
kiwifruit
27th June 2007, 22:10
welcome to the site :)
rideNroot
27th June 2007, 22:26
hello there! congrats on your purchase :)
Cr1MiNaL
27th June 2007, 22:31
can I feed trolls too?
Grahameeboy
27th June 2007, 22:32
welcome to you both as well guys .. its a whole new world out there on two wheels .. in here just dunna feed the trolls ;)

Ssssccccchhhhrrrrrrrrr
Grahameeboy
27th June 2007, 22:33
can I feed trolls too?

Sure thing.......we happily take EFTPOS.....or nice new R6's as part of our daily diet
Rosie
28th June 2007, 08:53
Welcome to the site!
2-stroke 150s are great little bikes eh? :rockon:
Good luck for your basic handling and licence test. :sunny:
tri boy
28th June 2007, 09:26
Welcome guys,
Enjoy your new rides, and this nuthouse.
Lots to learn, so ask away.
Oh, winter riding can be tricky, so take it easy.
NZsarge
28th June 2007, 10:01
Howdy, enjoy that bike and take care.
Cr1MiNaL
1st July 2007, 11:11
Sure thing.......we happily take EFTPOS.....or nice new R6's as part of our daily diet

Eftpos would usually decline.
Macktheknife
1st July 2007, 11:19
Welcome to KB, good luck with the riding, stay safe.
gijoe1313
1st July 2007, 12:18
Nice one, welcome to the two-stroker smoker world! Bags o'fun to be had! Good on you for reading as much as you could (that's what I did before signing up as well!)

Now remember to keep it safe and sensible out there (two stroker fun not-withstanding :innocent:)
karmakillernz
1st July 2007, 13:11
Thanks for the welcome guys. :)

I passed the handling skills test on Saturday, despite the fact it was pouring down at the time. It also didn't help that we did it on what I'm sure was the most unstable scooter ever invented... Anyway, I'll be calling into the local AA office first thing Monday to do my theory test and hopefully walking out with a new ticket for freedom! :scooter:

I'm really glad I chose a two-smoker. I'm not very mechanically minded (I'm a programmer - what can I say), so it'll force me to get my hands dirty and learn something about them! ;)

First job: figure out how to replace a bung dash bulb...
Swoop
2nd July 2007, 16:31
Good on ya!

New wheels, winter and raining. What a combination to learn with!!

:ride:
Buster
2nd July 2007, 16:35
Welcome to the site mate. Be careful out there... and in here.

Enjoy the 2 stroke :Punk:
babyblade250rr
2nd July 2007, 16:35
good luck on monday sure you will pass with flying colours!! im new also but like someone said take it easy in the wet especially if you have new tires like I!!!!:shit:
karmakillernz
2nd July 2007, 19:17
Good on ya!

New wheels, winter and raining. What a combination to learn with!!


Yea, I'm sure it'll be tougher but I should learn lots, fast. :yes: Here's hoping!

Anyway, I passed my test no problem which meant I could ride to work! :rockon: I did hit some strong winds and heavy rain on the way home (there's that learning thing again) but I actually found that quite fun... :innocent: