Yay! First bike

[Chanak]

Got my first bike today (yesterday? drawbacks of being a night person!) after a couple lessons and pointers on it from McJim (thanks, btw!). Loving it, of course, moreso than when I learned to drive a car(duh)! (in a completly unrelated note, I may -finally- drop that 'walk everywhere' habit (now I think y'all see the car comment relevance, and stuff, maybe))

Now to practice... practice... practice some more! (And try not to terrorize the residents of south invercargill -too- much). But given how addictive it is, I don't think that'll be hard (making time to practice, not not terrorizing the residents)

I don't think I do -too- horrible, but still have lots (and lots!) to learn. (I'm stalling less!)

Looking forward to the fun ahead ;)

[awayatc]

Good on ya,:2thumbsup just don't drop the walk everywhere habit to quick....You got to be able to walk before you can run..:)
have a good and above all safe new year

[Romeo]

Awesome dude, I knew you'd enjoy that RG. Just don't open it up too soon!

[huck farley]

Good on yer dude, Just try not to ride above your head. I've been riding for 40 years and still have plenty to learn. If you see a track day hosted by a big name at Ruapuna, don't hesitate go along to it. you will learn heaps & heaps. And remember dress for the slide and not the ride. Ride safe....Keep that bike between your legs ok? Oh yeah, all the very best for the new year.
Regards
Huckleberry Farley.

[Chanak]

Good on ya,:2thumbsup just don't drop the walk everywhere habit to quick....You got to be able to walk before you can run..:)

heh, that was more a reference to the years of "just sit your restricted already and get a car" (then apparently it wouldn't take me an hour to get anywhere =P)


Awesome dude, I knew you'd enjoy that RG. Just don't open it up too soon!

agr!, took your advice and took it off him ;)
(err, agr = agree, old habit, hard to drop)


Good on yer dude, Just try not to ride above your head. I've been riding for 40 years and still have plenty to learn. If you see a track day hosted by a big name at Ruapuna, don't hesitate go along to it. you will learn heaps & heaps. And remember dress for the slide and not the ride. Ride safe....Keep that bike between your legs ok? Oh yeah, all the very best for the new year.

*cue memories from long ago about bicycles, and the wonderful effects these south invercargill roads have on skin at -that- speed*... That sounds like a sound reason to 'dress for the slide and not the ride' ;).... or a sound reason to develop agoraphobia ;)



Y'all have a good (and safe!) new year!

[Chickadee]

Glad you chose the RG over the likes of a GN250, I'm sure you'll have loads of fun and enjoyment out of the mighty frog.

I'll miss my frog but glad she's gone to such an enthusiatic rider.

ENJOY and keep safe

Hope to see you round, McJim or myself only too happy to go for pootles with you for clocking up K's of experience.

Happy new year BTW!
Christine/Chickadee

[FilthyLuka]

Glad you chose the RG over the likes of a GN250

:crybaby:

Meanie!!!

[McJim]

And remember dress for the slide and not the ride. .

I already gave him a lecture for wearing sneakers on the bike. He went home and swapped them for a pair of sensible, reinforced workboots. A cheaper oprion than $600 Sidis but probably offer as much protection. He's got all the kit - jacket, pants, gloves, lid and workboots.

Chanak - I have a bottle of fully synthetic 2T oil here - lemme know when I can bring it round. I also have a load of bits and pieces as I mentioned - you can keep 'em safe or make a few bob by selling them on trademe.

Oh, and remember. Keep the rubberside down and the shiny side up.:scooter:

[TOTO]

Congrats mate. Be safe dont push it too hard at first. good on ya.

[NotaGoth]

Congrats!!! You'll absolutely love the RG believe me :bleh:

[Chanak]

I'll miss my frog but glad she's gone to such an enthusiatic rider.

I'm sure you'll still see her around ;)
And I'll do my best to look after her! (And you can feel free to nudge/tell me/etc if I do something notsogood!)


He went home and swapped them for a pair of sensible, reinforced workboots. A cheaper oprion than $600 Sidis but probably offer as much protection.

And if the bike melts, my feet shall be protected! :niceone:


Congrats!!! You'll absolutely love the RG believe me :bleh:

Didn't take much for me to take to it ;)

[McJim]

Hi Chanak,

Did you take the Frog to work today? How is your clutch control coming along?

[Chanak]

Hi Chanak,

Did you take the Frog to work today? How is your clutch control coming along?

Clutch control is getting better. (tips helped a lot!), and didn't take it to work today, that'll come soon (considering making the first excursion a weekend, there's a -lot- less traffic)

[McJim]

Clutch control is getting better. (tips helped a lot!), and didn't take it to work today, that'll come soon (considering making the first excursion a weekend, there's a -lot- less traffic)

We need to get some photos of you on the bike for your avatar and profile pic too!

[Chanak]

We need to get some photos of you on the bike for your avatar and profile pic too!

Waitwait... me?... in -front- of a camera!?

[Daffyd]

Waitwait... me?... in -front- of a camera!?

I'm sure someone can organise a heavy duty one!

[Chanak]

I'm sure someone can organise a heavy duty one!

Tough call there, it'd have to be pretty heavy duty ;)

Plus pretty sneaky ;)

[heyjoe]

hey there,

Congrats on the new bike. Now get out there and get the practice in. Ride safe. Welcome to the kb forum.

[MDR2]

woot woot, nice one mate. I took my rg out for a big ride (big for me anyway) yesterday and clocked up 118 k in an afternoon...ish.

I don't blame you for waiting for a quite day. Yesterday was not so bad for traffic but today I went out and felt quite intimidated by the amount of cars about, didn't help that the bike kept dying on me though. :(

re: terrorizing the neighborhood. All the dogs on my street loooooovvvveeee it when I go up and down it. At least I assume they love it by the fact they all bark and froth at the mouth as I go past.

Might i just suggest also. Lifestyle Imports. I can PM you his details if you like, he's based in Auckland but if you know your boot size he could sort you out. I picked up a mean pair today for $165