So freakin happy!

[ital916]

Hey Everyone

This is my first post on KB, but i've kept an eye on the forums for a while. After five years of saving and winning over the olds I've finally got a bike! I've been walking around with the biggest smile on my face ever. After so many years of working towards getting a bike, It feels freakin awesome to have one. Not many of my family and friends agree with the descision, but I love bikes and when i got my little beast it felt so right. Anyway I'm going out in neighbourhood for the first time tomorrow, nervous as hell :sweatdrop but really excited.I have a 1998 RG150 if your wondering, such an awesome little ripper *picture attached*. As far as gear goes, Ixon jacket and pants,a shark helmet, boots and teknic leather gloves (in the process of getting a fluorescent jacket and back protector). I'm hoping to make some great friends on KB n i'll see you all out on the road.

Peace out and ride safe.

P.S all advice welcome

[NighthawkNZ]

Hey Everyone

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Peace out and ride safe.

P.S all advice welcome

Well done, advice was... take it easy, get to know the bike, its quarks, what it can and can;t do.. what you can and can't do... have fun

[PirateJafa]

Glad to hear you haven't skimped on any of the gear, like many new riders do - after all, it is while you are learning that you will likely need it the most!

You can get a excellent fluoro hi-viz vest by contacting Squiggles of the AUSMC (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=84). Join the club, costs you $3 I think it was, and you get a vest that even has "Watch out for motorbikes!" printed on the back. Very sexy indeed. ;)

What part of Auckland are you in? Could get out and cover some asphalt together while you get your confidence up. :)

[Nasty]

well done .. you are setting yourself up extremely well ... and the bike looks great!! I had the issue with parents and I was in my 30's ... overall they are ok with it now ... and accept it better ... I don't think that parents are ever that happy.

[Drum]

Good on mate. Nice bike and good to see you've got the gear too. Welcome to the site.

[quallman1234]

Well done! Nice job

Dont forget to keep it topped up with oil!!!

[_Gina_]

Welcome and no doubt you will make friends and have fun!

GG

[Mikkel]

Good on ya - looks like you're set to go! :)

As Alex said, take good care of the 2 strokes...

[Wiki Drifter]

Sweet bike, get ready to have heaps of fun :niceone:

[fireliv]

Looks good! And you got all the gears, awesome

Have fun, I'm sure you'll love riding as much as everyone here!

Welcome to KB

[Raelynn]

Heh good luck from one newbie to another! I just got a 2001 150FXR on saturday and ... I don't think I would have chosen to get off it at any point but I had responsibilities such as "sleeping" and "working" (everything else was expendible)

it just gets better as well, you think you're excited now...! have fun and be safe :D

[Romeo]

Hey man, good luck with everything - you're doing it all right aswell. Get a mentor, it doesn't sound like you have too many supporters ;s.

[Mekk]

It's a sexy wee thing all right.

Congrats on reaching your goal, it feels great huh?

[gijoe1313]

Wow, the culmination of a long time of planning and goal setting! :niceone: Good on you for staying the course and actualising your dream :woohoo:

Hope you have good safe fun and learning about your ride ahead now! :yes:

And oh yeah, go the two strokes! :msn-wink:

[Fatjim]

Well done, good to see some determination nowadays.

Advice.

1. ALWAYS assume other motorists haven't seen you.

2. Practice your braking. Never snatch at the lever, apply some brake to load the front up before really giving it heaps. Keep your head up and pointing where you want to go. Practice, practice, practice.

[007XX]

:niceone: well done and welcome!!!

Lots of us on here go for nice little rides, so keep an eye on the events calendar.

[Pancakes]

Well done, good to see some determination nowadays.

Advice.

1. ALWAYS assume other motorists haven't seen you.

2. Practice your braking. Never snatch at the lever, apply some brake to load the front up before really giving it heaps. Keep your head up and pointing where you want to go. Practice, practice, practice.

+1 for the targhet fixation advice. Be aware of this and practice it always. You'll go where you look.

[Rosie]

Have fun on your new ride :scooter:
2-stroke 150's are awesome little bikes.

[pritch]

Like yer bike :yes:

Ride safe. We don't want to see a "binned it" post.

Learn about two strokes quickly because we probably don't need another "my 2 stroke blew up" story either.

Have fun, and if it rains continuously for the next two weeks we'll know who to blame....

[discotex]

Ride safe. We don't want to see a "binned it" post.

*snip* ... we'll know who to blame....

I was going to call jinx on you but I see your post was after I got smashed up this morning.




This is my first post on KB, but i've kept an eye on the forums for a while. After five years of saving and winning over the olds I've finally got a bike!

*snip*
As far as gear goes, Ixon jacket and pants,a shark helmet, boots and teknic leather gloves (in the process of getting a fluorescent jacket and back protector).

Good move mate... When you bike goes from pic 1 to pic 2 onwards it really helps if you have the right gear on. Didn't even know my hands had hit the ground but my gloves have been nicely ground down....

Will write up what happened in another post in the hope that some of you learn from the incident. Cops have already decided it wasn't my fault but there's some insights probably worth sharing.

Fingers crossed she gets written off so I can use the cash for my upgrade. Novel way to sell a bike I know..... :laugh: