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Sonicjoe
8th March 2009, 20:26
Hi everybody, my names Joseph and I live in the great Dannevegas:bleh:
Anyway I'm 15 this April the 3rd and am looking at getting my motorbike license ect..gear and all that but unfortunately my budget isnt that big being 14 haha. I have ridden 4 wheelers and a few 2 wheelers for a couple of years and also as a pillion a few times on bigger bikes so am looking to get into it myself.Anyway just thought I'd come out from hiding in the shadows and say hello to you all:niceone:
Edit:Any recommendations for a starter 250?

Trudes
8th March 2009, 20:36
Hi there, good luck with the bike search, probably price will be a big factor, but if you buy something that will potentially keep you happy for a bit longer it'll be worth it in the end. Just make sure you leave yourself enough money to buy good gear, helmet, gloves, boots, pants and jacket, bribe your folks/grandparents/aunts and uncles etc to buy you or contribute to buying you some gear for your birthday or something (show them some of the really yucky pics of what road rash and head injuries look like). Ride safe and have fun!!:niceone:

Slyer
8th March 2009, 21:11
(show them some of the really yucky pics of what road rash and head injuries look like)
Not if you want to convice them to let you have one. :yes:

davebullet
9th March 2009, 05:52
Welcome to KB!

As Trudes said....

Remember to include in your total budget allowance for god gear.

An older Kawasaki or Suzuki 4 cyl 250 would be a great bike. Well made Jappa bikes that keep going. If you want a second opinion on a bike, there are lots of helpful, knowledgeble people on this site that would probably help you find something decent to ride on.

Put a wanted to buy add in the Bike ads forum.

86GSXR
9th March 2009, 06:05
Gidday Sonicjoe, welcome to KB :yes: Contact NZSarge and Sugilite, they're both over your way and could help sort you out. Oh, and keep your eye on the Manawatu threads, always something going on!

Sonicjoe
9th March 2009, 13:54
Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome. Its no problem getting a bike as Dad was a biker for around 15 years and wants me to get good gear. I like the look of the Quasi stuff but seems to be just a bit expensive for me. Will get in touch with NZSarge and Sugilite:rockon:

Slyer
9th March 2009, 14:34
Go the Kawasaki 250's I reckon! :D

Quasievil
9th March 2009, 14:39
Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome. Its no problem getting a bike as Dad was a biker for around 15 years and wants me to get good gear. I like the look of the Quasi stuff but seems to be just a bit expensive for me. Will get in touch with NZSarge and Sugilite:rockon:

Got a fair bit of stuff going cheap at the moment on clearance, give me a hola on pm and I will see what I can do for you of course.

Sonicjoe
9th March 2009, 15:43
Haha I wish i could afford a Ninja..dream bike at the moment haha
Will give you a pm now Quasi :)
Edit:Oops can't because my post count isn't high enough, I can reply though if ya give me a quick message

Slyer
9th March 2009, 15:49
Bah get one of the older ninjas they are just as good, the seat is comfier and they have 4 or so more horsepower. :msn-wink:

Sonicjoe
9th March 2009, 15:59
Bah get one of the older ninjas they are just as good, the seat is comfier and they have 4 or so more horsepower. :msn-wink:
Not as nice looking though..oops did I say that :whistle:
Better than my bike though ;)

NZsarge
9th March 2009, 16:10
Hi everybody, my names Joseph and I live in the great Dannevegas:bleh:
Anyway I'm 15 this April the 3rd and am looking at getting my motorbike license ect..gear and all that but unfortunately my budget isnt that big being 14 haha. I have ridden 4 wheelers and a few 2 wheelers for a couple of years and also as a pillion a few times on bigger bikes so am looking to get into it myself.Anyway just thought I'd come out from hiding in the shadows and say hello to you all:niceone:
Edit:Any recommendations for a starter 250?

Hey SJ, welcome to KB.
Recommendations for a learner bike... Depends on your budget which does'nt sound like you'll have a lot to spend, agree with the people here, Good gear is all important the best stuff you can afford. What sort of bikes hold the most interest for you? Sports/Cruiser/Adventure?

Quasievil
9th March 2009, 16:16
Haha I wish i could afford a Ninja..dream bike at the moment haha
Will give you a pm now Quasi :)
Edit:Oops can't because my post count isn't high enough, I can reply though if ya give me a quick message

Send me a email mate quasimoto@ihug.co.nz cheers

Sonicjoe
9th March 2009, 16:26
Hey SJ, welcome to KB.
Recommendations for a learner bike... Depends on your budget which does'nt sound like you'll have a lot to spend, agree with the people here, Good gear is all important the best stuff you can afford. What sort of bikes hold the most interest for you? Sports/Cruiser/Adventure?
Thanks for the welcome...I could probably get a bit of money together if really necessary haha..umm bikes...I like sport bikes but also would like a dual purpose to go down mates farms ect :D

Slyer
9th March 2009, 16:31
DR250 will do you right

Bren
9th March 2009, 16:43
Welcome Joe to KB

Go hard out and get an old Ginny...great learner bikes, very forgiving....although they look absolutely disgusting nowdays (heck thet did 20 years ago when I had one)






it is an option, although probably not a good one...:Pokey:

Grizzo
9th March 2009, 16:46
Welcome to KB mate.

Sharry
9th March 2009, 19:02
Welcom Sonicjoe
As trudes said get good gear. People that I know have dealt with Quasi have not been sorry.

I bet on Hondas for good first bikes....I am biased of course.
Its cool that you have a dad that understands your passion for bikes :2thumbsup

fire eyes
9th March 2009, 21:38
welcome dude! :2thumbsup

Swoop
10th March 2009, 12:12
Gudday and welcome to KB!

:ride:

Sonicjoe
10th March 2009, 18:33
Thanks for the welcome everybody!