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Curious_AJ
4th May 2008, 20:33
yeah, the thing you guys never thought would happen, happened!
w00t! gots me a motorcycle ^_^ I'm really happy with her, even though people don't like GN125's much, I don't care. Betty is perfect for me :)
though the damned rain today piddled on my parade and didn't allow me to go for a ride after work...
ah well, i should have time during the week to ride _b
Here's to a new chapter in my life! :Punk:
Good stuff!!!! Wahoo.. another biker is born..:rolleyes:Who cares what anyone else thinks..it's about you and your steed and the adventures ahead:banana:Well done for getting out in the crap weather..no stopping ya now:devil2:
Congratulations. And a very sensible choice of a bike to learn on. (and commute on, a n often overlooked factor).
Now your jouney begins. In 50 years time you'll still be learning. I think you will do well.
Curious_AJ
4th May 2008, 20:42
Thanks guys! I appreciate the support! and to Ixion, you got it in one i think :D at the moment commuting is what i'll be doing mostly and of course learning my way to my full licence eventually and that giant cruiser i've always wanted hehe.
Hitcher
4th May 2008, 20:43
So you actually did it. Ride safe and enjoy.
Good on you, AJ. Once bitten by the motorcycle bug, there is no cure! :rolleyes:
So you actually did it. Ride safe and enjoy.
Always knew she would. Some folk are like unto the mills of God - they grind slow, but most exceeding fine.
Curious_AJ
4th May 2008, 20:46
So you actually did it. Ride safe and enjoy.
yeah, i told you guys i would, and i did! I never back out on my word! it took me a while to save, hence why I'm REALLY happy to finally get there!
Good on you, AJ. Once bitten by the motorcycle bug, there is no cure! :rolleyes:
hehe, yeah, i was bitten a while ago (when i was about 9 or 10 i think) it's just been hard work trying to achieve my goal!
not to mention I may have a new job soon (crosses fingers!) which will help me reach further goals faster :D
NighthawkNZ
4th May 2008, 20:50
Good on yah... take care and have fun... :banana:
Yeah good on you. Enjoy your ride :clap:
Ooh AJ that is very exciting. I am so glad you finally got your bike, and yes, it is a shame about the weather but there will be many many more days where you will be able to ride around anywhere you please
Now it must be my turn... hmmm...
Congrats AJ!
Now Buffy needs to get hers too.
Curious_AJ
4th May 2008, 20:59
Ooh AJ that is very exciting. I am so glad you finally got your bike, and yes, it is a shame about the weather but there will be many many more days where you will be able to ride around anywhere you please
Now it must be my turn... hmmm...
hehe, very true! many more days!
and yes, now buffy has to learn to ride ^_^! it would be awesome! you'd be like sex on a stick!
thanks to all above btw :D
Congratulations... I really hope you enjoy the riding :)
Virago
4th May 2008, 21:04
Congratulations Miss AJ...!
Welcome to the world of adventure that is motorcycling.:cool:
Good on ya AJ, now you can mount up and go visit all the places you're 'Curious' about
325rocket
4th May 2008, 21:09
congratulations, you must be stoked.
w00t! gots me a motorcycle ^_^ I'm really happy with her, even though people don't like GN125's much, I don't care. Betty is perfect for me :)
wouldn't worry about that too much. from my experience the people that give you shit about this sort of thing really have no idea and their opinion doesn't matter all that much anyway
mstriumph
4th May 2008, 21:09
that's good to hear!! :sunny: enjoy!!
Curious_AJ
4th May 2008, 21:10
Congratulations Miss AJ...!
Welcome to the world of adventure that is motorcycling.:cool:
Good on ya AJ, now you can mount up and go visit all the places you're 'Curious' about
would rep you both, but i've "given too much rep"... does that make me a rep slut? lol.
Good on ya AJ!
Have a heap of fun.:ride:
Curious_AJ
4th May 2008, 21:12
congratulations, you must be stoked.
wouldn't worry about that too much. from my experience the people that give you shit about this sort of thing really have no idea and their opinion doesn't matter all that much anyway
very much so!
and yeah, i dont worry about what others think of my bike. It's mine!!! that's all that counts! lol.
sugilite
4th May 2008, 21:14
Well done, enjoy! :yes:
Meanie
4th May 2008, 21:32
Good on ya AJ :2thumbsup and there is nothing wrong with the bike you have chosen, an awesome bike to start on. Just remember to be very careful out there
Curious_AJ
4th May 2008, 21:38
Good on ya AJ :2thumbsup and there is nothing wrong with the bike you have chosen, an awesome bike to start on. Just remember to be very careful out there
I shall! that's my top priority, to be careful :D
Meanie
4th May 2008, 21:40
I shall! that's my top priority, to be careful :D
Keep that attitude and youll enjoy riding for years to come
chanceyy
4th May 2008, 21:49
Congrats AJ yes its a new chapter & it will give you immeasurable joy ..
Curious_AJ
4th May 2008, 21:54
yeah, i intend on riding for many many years!
as for joy... yep!!
gijoe1313
4th May 2008, 23:01
Nice one missy! So where all dem piccies at? :shifty:
So you got your gears and some places to practice at? :yes:
BLING BLING BLGIN for you aj thats great. Who cares what people say . Just like every one that keep telling me..
"it just a 250 stop wasting your $$".
"I say wait a second are you the one who's riding it?"
riffer
4th May 2008, 23:13
Far out. Wasn't actually expecting you to really go and do it.
Well done.
Get used to the bike, then start riding in the rain like the rest of us. ;)
howdamnhard
5th May 2008, 00:46
Well done,it will make an excellent bike for commuting and learning on and don't let the weather stop you,just take it easy though.
terbang
5th May 2008, 04:06
Congrats and welcome..!
Trudes
5th May 2008, 07:09
Yahhh, well done AJ!! The GN's are good little confidence builders, so great choice. Ride safe.:2thumbsup
jrandom
5th May 2008, 07:41
Well done, AJ!
Good name for a bike, that...
Good name for a bike, that...
It is probably the most popular name for a bike on KB.
Good on you AJ
tri boy
5th May 2008, 08:56
Congrats. :2thumbsup
would rep you both, but i've "given too much rep"... does that make me a rep slut? lol.
REP SLUT!!!!
lol just kidding...
The Pastor
5th May 2008, 09:18
just got to work on getting it out of the garage aye ;)
Well done mate. Be sure to shout "I told you so" to all those on your shit list:bleh:
Happy trails to you
GN125 is a fantastic bike. nothing wrong with em
Pics or it didn't happen.
Did you ride to work today?
Curious_AJ
5th May 2008, 19:50
bike was blocked by dad's car and dad shouted at me something about "bloody fucking bike... mumble mumble" and wouldnt move the car.. so no work riding today... but i have three days in which to do it soooo i'm gunna take any opporunity to learn.
as for the pictures.. my camera fails at working... so until someone brings me one that DOES work.. there won't be any pics! lol. besides you all know what a GN125 looks like i'm sure...
but I love you all and look forward to riding with at least some of you :love:!
Hm. I shall arrange a learner / 125cc friendly ride the next fine weekend. No excuses will be accepted.
Curious_AJ
5th May 2008, 21:35
Hm. I shall arrange a learner / 125cc friendly ride the next fine weekend. No excuses will be accepted.
but i might be working... not an excuse, but a reality lol. unfortunately i drew the short straw when getting work days... i never know when i am, so i never have even 2 weeks notice before i work... doh! am usually made to work fri, sat and sun... if it's a ride to my work that would be awesome though! lol...
heyjoe
6th May 2008, 00:27
Woohoo AJ!
Welcome to the big world of bike ownership and ridership. Enjoy yourself and ride safe out there.
Hey there, good on you & i hope that this is the start of many happy kms for you & your baby.
Ride safe, enjoy every moment. See you on the road.
Curious_AJ
6th May 2008, 14:23
Woohoo AJ!
Welcome to the big world of bike ownership and ridership. Enjoy yourself and ride safe out there.
cheers! i had a bit of a ride today, was nice... but then i stalled and couldn't get the bike to start again. LOL i'm a n00b... but then again, i tried to start it, and the revs only got up to 1000 no matter what i did! and then after a little while it wouldn't even start! so i pusjed it all the way home (luckily i was really close) and went "HELP!" to magua.. he's coming to have a look later.
now, this bike likes full choke and no throttle to start according to the previous owner. even though i did all of those, it didn't wanna know my troubles... so AJ is wondering, does anyone know what to do???
heyjoe
6th May 2008, 22:17
hey there AJ,
Sorry to hear of your stalling incident today. You are fortunate you can push your bike home. A lot of bikes have their little 'idiosyncrasies' as you said the previous owner informed you of your new baby's special preferences for starting. I know some of my bikes had their funny idiosyncrasies around starting up so you are not alone. I'm no mechanic so will side-step giving advice on what the problem is but your friend or someone else on kb is sure to be able to offer their opinions/advice.
With some more time to get acquainted, you and the GN will get to know each other well! Have fun.
Hitcher
7th May 2008, 09:30
Some bikes can be particularly idiosynchratic when starting cold. My Zeal, for example, hated to be started with any choke whatsoever but, as soon as the engine fired, needed choke added at that point. Mrs H's Bandit sulks if it doesn't fire first time when cold. I am sure that your GN will have its own "ritual" that you will need to follow at starting time. Once learned, this will become instinctive.
Some bikes can be particularly idiosynchratic when starting cold. My Zeal, for example, hated to be started with any choke whatsoever but, as soon as the engine fired, needed choke added at that point. Mrs H's Bandit sulks if it doesn't fire first time when cold. I am sure that your GN will have its own "ritual" that you will need to follow at starting time. Once learned, this will become instinctive.
Yes indeed. Nothing like starting a warm four stroke single. At least you don't have to kick start the beast.
Curious_AJ
7th May 2008, 14:54
tThanks guys. Yeah i'm sure Betty and I will be just fine in no time. Just going to get something to put her gas in in a few moments so that I can check whether it's got water in it. If so, then I'm going to do the whole meths thing and try again. After attempting to put Betty back together of course... well, some of her back together anyway...
yeah, the thing you guys never thought would happen, happened!
:Punk:
Cool, two threads now and still no photos?
Come on girl, this thread is useless without pics!
Curious_AJ
9th May 2008, 19:22
lol she's naked at the moment. and STILL camera problems.. i cant do anything about it until i actually have money to do so.. lol it's not really one of the things that's top on my list... heh.
only coz i need to sort out different payments...
don't worry, they'll come one day lol... there'll be a thread "Curious_AJ finally has pics!" or something to that effect haha.
Indiana_Jones
10th May 2008, 16:47
Even I'm yet to see it! lol
-Indy
Pedrostt500
10th May 2008, 17:58
Congradulations. The one constant rule of advice I can offer a new Rider is, treat Every other motorist as an Idiot. then you will become an old rider.
Curious_AJ
10th May 2008, 19:51
Even I'm yet to see it! lol
-Indy
yeah... well it deserves to be beaten... GRRRRR!!! so if you see a few tank dents, dont worry, that was just frustration :p.... naw i couldn't do that to betty...
Timmay
10th May 2008, 21:15
Great to hear you got yourself a bike, and a sensible learner bike to boot. If the engine was warm when you stalled it, try to start it without choke first. Most engines - cars, bikes , lawn mowers - need no choke for a warm start.
Curious_AJ
11th May 2008, 21:39
Great to hear you got yourself a bike, and a sensible learner bike to boot. If the engine was warm when you stalled it, try to start it without choke first. Most engines - cars, bikes , lawn mowers - need no choke for a warm start.
nah it had been sitting for a few days. and i now think it wasnt me who stalled it.. i found that it just died as soon as i slowed a certain amount... :s
there's a thread about it in general maintainance ... (i'd link it but I'm lazy... search for "okay, GN is not starting... WHY?!" )
McJim
11th May 2008, 21:46
So when we gonna get to see piccies of the mighty GN125?
Curious_AJ
12th May 2008, 13:15
So when we gonna get to see piccies of the mighty GN125?
when you can fix my camera :2thumbsup
smoky
17th May 2008, 10:31
Have you got the bike sorted yet?
And how's the riding going?
I have friend down here with a 250, she's a bit nervous too, can't even get her bike out the garage herself - but she'll get there.
Thought if you were brave enough to head down Hamilton way in a few weeks (when my bikes back on the road) we could organise a confidence-building ride for you guys (guyesses)
I’m in Auckland a few days a week for work, so if you haven’t got your bike sorted soon, I could probably pop around after work and have a look, give you some advice.
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