Fast n00b BEWARE! (Genevieve)

[Dirty_Harri]

Hey all!


Just bought a cbr250 and thought i'd join Kiwi Biker. I look forward to metting you all and hopefully gaining some useful knowledge.


Gen.

[Bend-it]

Welcome to the site! Ignore (or enjoy) the bollocks and there's alot of good information to be gleaned.

Have fun on the road!

[ManDownUnder]

Welcome aboard!

best advice I can give you off the bat - get out to a few events and meet the real people, and if you're new to riding, do a track day or two.

Oh - and don't take any of the abuse too personally.

Have fun :niceone:

[Dirty_Harri]

Thanks,


That sounds like good advice. I belong to a Celica GT4 forum aswell so i'm accustomed to the odd bit of 'bollocks' and abuse.

Not to worry- I give as good..no..better, than i get :p

[yod]

well

i'm being ware

now what?

[xwhatsit]

Uh-oh. <tenchars>

[Trudes]

Hi Gen, you must be bracing yourself for an onslaught of abuse from what previous posters have warned, good god!!
Welcome to KB, enjoy your bike and ride safe out there. :)

[Bend-it]

Aha... girlracer turned biker... :) I used to drive a 2l turbo 4wd as well... Mitsi.

Bike are more fun! :scooter:

and more dangerous... be careful on the road and wear good gear.

[tide]

Welcome to KB...

Enjoy... becareful about feeding the trolls... :P

[Dirty_Harri]

Yeah i love my 4 but it only manages a 13.6 on the 1/4 mile. I need more speed!! ;)


Thank you for all your warm welcomes and warnings of potential harassment

If anyone knows of some good deals on riding gear, let me know!


Cheers :)

[Vern]

Thanks,


That sounds like good advice. I belong to a Celica GT4 forum aswell so i'm accustomed to the odd bit of 'bollocks' and abuse.

Not to worry- I give as good..no..better, than i get :p
Hi Genevieve, You are quite safe as unless I have got something good to say I don't say it you will have to forgive my spelling to as I am a shocking speller. But there is good advise here and I am sure that you will benefit from being on this forum. Vern:niceone:

[Bend-it]

most shops do good deals on a complete set, I got a set of cordura jacket, pants, gloves and boots for $550 when I 1st started biking, about 4 (I think) years ago.

or www.qmoto.co.nz is run by a regular here and has excellent gear at a lower price than the big names like alpinestars, dainese etc.

Don't buy a 2nd-hand helmet as you don't know if it's been dropped before.

Just looked, and nutz. this is a good price!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Jackets/auction-206657863.htm

[Dirty_Harri]

Awesome!!


I'll be sure to have a good look around for deals :)



0o0o0o..that is a pretty good price in comparison to most i've seen

[Rosie]

Welcome! Always good to see other ladies out on two wheels.

Ride safe out there - remember that everyone else on the road is out to get you :crazy:

[Dirty_Harri]

Hey thanks!


I was hoping there would be more females here than my car forums.:)


Though I'm not to keen on being got my evil people on 4 wheels that are jealous because we're faster. :p

[Finn]

I look forward to metting you all

What do you want to do to us?

[Slyer]

Celica!
Mine's a GT4 wannabe, has the GT4 spoiler but is just a regular. :bleh:

[Hitcher]

Welcome Gen. Be warned. There are young chaps on this site with hormone "issues". Expect to be hit on mercilessly.

[Dirty_Harri]

that's ok, nothing wrong with a standard 202!! :)


Does anyone know what sort of 1/4 mile a cbr250 manages?

[Hitcher]

Does anyone know what sort of 1/4 mile a cbr250 manages?

One that's downhill is best.

[Slyer]

I'm concerned that the Celica is a girly car though because I almost always see the females driving it, even old ones!

[Dirty_Harri]

Celica 202 = girly car ;)

Celica 205 GT4 = psycho beast of fury- you won't find a faster standard car for 10k

[tide]

I'm concerned that the Celica is a girly car though because I almost always see the females driving it, even old ones!


Celica 202 = girly car ;)

Celica 205 GT4 = psycho beast of fury- you won't find a faster standard car for 10k

:Oi: you two this is a bike site... :bleh: :dodge:

p/t

[Dirty_Harri]

Oops

Sorry!! :D

[Slyer]

My fears have been confirmed.
Oh well.

[Bend-it]

that's ok, nothing wrong with a standard 202!! :)

Does anyone know what sort of 1/4 mile a cbr250 manages?

Don't think a cbr250rr (good bike that it is) would post an amazing 1/4 mile. 14 - 15secs maybe?

But that's not what bikes are about... Any monkey (well almost) can twist a throttle and hang on. Bikes are about corners and flowing with the bends (thus my nick) on an open road, almost nothing between you and the surroundings...

Don't get me wrong, all else being equal, a stock litre sportbike would eat up a stock skyline gtr for breakfast over 1/4 mile, but that's missing the point abit, to my mind...

[icekiwi]

Welcome to the site...

[Gubb]

Cue Disco Dan in 5.... 4... 3... 2...

[R6_kid]

Does anyone know what sort of 1/4 mile a cbr250 manages?

Not as fast as you'd think. Probably 15s at best?

[Dirty_Harri]

Oh really??


Shows how much to know about bikes :p

[kiwifruit]

Welcome to the site :)

[NOMIS]

Yeah i love my 4 but it only manages a 13.6 on the 1/4 mile. I need more speed!! ;)


Thank you for all your warm welcomes and warnings of potential harassment

If anyone knows of some good deals on riding gear, let me know!


Cheers :)

Fast Noob aye. :-) lol... at least you got a decent learner bike and not a lame 08 ninja 250 or Hyosung. Good taste

Whats your taste in men like - Question for every male on kb out there wanting to ask.

[NOMIS]

Celica 202 = girly car ;)

Celica 205 GT4 = psycho beast of fury- you won't find a faster standard car for 10k

Version 5 Sti's and lower, fster than a GT4, a crap box VL with rb30det will be quicker if you know what your doing could do taht for sub 10k no prob's.

Few of the old silvia before the became so poular would as well these days your expect to pay waayyy to much,.

Oh and with my previous post no im not a young hormonal male thats going to hit on you as Hitcher put it.

And the cbr350 mc22? is it? if your good will pull lo 14's ask VTEC he is the master CBR250 racer thing he pulled a 13 on one.

[R6_kid]

Whats your taste in men like - Question for every male on kb out there wanting to ask.

I'm guessing she doesn't want to be converted so that probably cuts you out of the equation. :girlfight:

[NOMIS]

I'm guessing she doesn't want to be converted so that probably cuts you out of the equation. :girlfight:

Sorry whats that? Explain what your getting at because I dont understand

[naphazoline]

Hiya gen'.

Welcome on board.
Take care on the road.:)

[Slyer]

Sorry whats that? Explain what your getting at because I dont understand
Religion stab.

[NOMIS]

Religion stab.

Thought so, thats ok :niceone:

[NOMIS]

I'm guessing she doesn't want to be converted so that probably cuts you out of the equation. :girlfight:

I dont go around converting buddy m just answer questions that are asked

Mod - Put this in PD very irrelevant

[Bend-it]

I'm guessing she doesn't want to be converted so that probably cuts you out of the equation. :girlfight:

You're a moron R6_kid why don't you crawl back into your hole and stay there.

[Slyer]

ROFL you guys are terrible.
:Offtopic:

[howdamnhard]

Welcome to KB and riding bikes Genevieve.
Part of the attraction of riding is the challenge to ever improve your skills , the freedom and the danger (yes you are pretty vulnerable). Don't be too hung up on straight line acceleration , 250cc are the max for learners for a reason. They are light,easier to handle and reasonably powered ,but will not have the blistering acceleration of the bigger bore sportsbikes.

There are a lot of good tips for noobies on KB,especialy on the survival skills forum. Also depending where you are there are rider training nights and mentors. Ride Right Ride Safe and other more formal training events are also very recommended.Go on group rides and just generally ride whenever you can as practice makes perfect.Trackdays are fun to once you have had a bit of practice.

Get yourself some good protective gear as sliding down the road when you have an off is like pressing your various body parts against a belt sander(i.e. painful and not pretty).Leathers protect better but are not totally waterproof but you can wear a waterproof oversuite.

Assume everbody else on the road is an idiot and that you are invisible to them.Well if you haven't dozed off yet:laugh: remember the most important rules: have fun and take care.

[Icemaestro]

Haha hey Gen, good to see you joined...wait...did it say BROUGHT!?? :-D already! That was quick!!Did you have a test ride first? hows she look etc?...Jealous :-). yay.

[Dirty_Harri]

Version 5 Sti's and lower, fster than a GT4, a crap box VL with rb30det will be quicker if you know what your doing could do taht for sub 10k no prob's.



Firstly... I said fastest standard car for 10k

and secondly..well that would mean I'd have to drive a Holden ;)


Thanks for you advice howdamn!

[NOMIS]

[QUOTE=NOMIS;1979106]Version 5 Sti's and lower, fster than a GT4, a crap box VL with rb30det will be quicker if you know what your doing could do taht for sub 10k no prob's.

QUOTE]

Firstly... I said fastest standard car for 10k

and secondly..well that would mean I'd have to drive a Holden ;)


Thanks for you advice howdamn!


lol that is true - and yes keep away from the holden's , whats wrong with the sti's how ever - hard to find a standard one tho, and can find em sub 10K , cant say ive driven a gt'4 - Caldina yes but guess not as quick as the celica?

[Dirty_Harri]

Hey Matty!!


Haven't picked it up yet, probably tomorrow :-)



Don't be jealous i'll let you touch it hehehe

[fatzx10r]

lmao. well this seem's to be a popular thread, i may as well post here to.

WELCOME TO THE SITE :buggerd:

[Slyer]

I want to drag my 250 and my Celica some time. :P
I think the GPX will lead at first and then get overtaken.

[Dirty_Harri]

Haha..i'd say that is an accurate hypothesis


I'd like to see a GT4 vs CBR250


I'm sure the 4 would win but it depends how well it's launched!


Oh well I guess i'll find out at the next nightspeed :p

[Slyer]

On a rally track the CBR would get it's ass handed to it.

[Dean]

Welcome to kb geneieve, cbrs are nice bikes sounds like your a fast 250 noob lolz, if you want to try last a chance against my zeal bro hit me up. Ignore a few of the pervs/sickos they have no freinds.
YOLZA!!

[Dirty_Harri]

Haha thanks, i'll try to filter out the crap.


I don't think i'm fast enough for a race....YET :D


and please call me Gen, I prefer it...kinda want to change my user name :S

[Dean]

You would cain me on your bike and in your car Gen
Pm a guy called cajun, and ask him to change your username to whatever you want.
Im guessing youre on your learners, take it easy and ride safe. Im still a noob (on my restricted) youre lucky with a cbr as a first bike. Did it give you a bit of a fright when you first rode it.

[KiwiKat]

Yeah i love my 4 but it only manages a 13.6 on the 1/4 mile. I need more speed!! ;)
ride
Yep the CBR will definately top that. :laugh:Enjoy your new ride and resist the urge.

[fire eyes]

welcome to the site :Punk:

[bluebird]

most shops do good deals on a complete set, I got a set of cordura jacket, pants, gloves and boots for $550 when I 1st started biking, about 4 (I think) years ago.

or www.qmoto.co.nz is run by a regular here and has excellent gear at a lower price than the big names like alpinestars, dainese etc.

Don't buy a 2nd-hand helmet as you don't know if it's been dropped before.

Just looked, and nutz. this is a good price!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Jackets/auction-206657863.htm

buy leather gear! count to 3 before being first off a green light. they haven't seen you. don't lane split above 20kmh. the corner is tighter than you think. gravel is like ball bearings to a bike, and wet white lines are like oil. ride in group with experts every once in while. enjoy!:2thumbsup

[Dirty_Harri]

buy leather gear! count to 3 before being first off a green light. they haven't seen you. don't lane split above 20kmh. the corner is tighter than you think. gravel is like ball bearings to a bike, and wet white lines are like oil. ride in group with experts every once in while. enjoy!:2thumbsup


I can buy leather gear..
Staying under 20kmh whilst lane spilting is fine...
I will certainly give gravel, corners and painted lines the respect they deserve..

but.. counting to 3 at a green?!? that will be hard to keep up :)


All valuable advice bluebird cheers!!

[Ragingrob]

Don't lane split above 20kph? Hrmmm.... I think don't lane split with more than a 20kph differential between you and cars. Lane-splitting at 20kph or less is VERY slow! Sure, if the cars are stationary, but if they're going 15kph I wouldn't split at 20, more cars will pull in front of ya!

[Brownbikerbabe]

Bienvenue a Kiwi Biker Genevieve!

[NOMIS]

Don't lane split above 20kph? Hrmmm.... I think don't lane split with more than a 20kph differential between you and cars. Lane-splitting at 20kph or less is VERY slow! Sure, if the cars are stationary, but if they're going 15kph I wouldn't split at 20, more cars will pull in front of ya!

amen, But dont be silly and spilt at traffic going 100km :whistle: hard not to sometimes but yahh not safe :scooter:

[Dirty_Harri]

I wasn't intending on it..trust me..i'm definately not a confident rider which is probably a good thing. I worry that in a few years i'll become complacent and that's when i'll get myself killed.:no:


Do you know when VTEC is leaving for San Fran Nomis? We've been trying to get hold of him but he's not responding to our emails....

[Blossom]

Welcome Gen,
Thus far it appears you have not managed to attract the site trolls. Congrats on that but I am sure they will appear shortly.
Congrats on the bike, welcome to the mad house. :niceone:

[Dirty_Harri]

Thanks Blossom!


Yes, I must say it's been a little anti-climaxtic- I was expecting at least some form of abuse. Oh well i'm sure it'll present itself soon enough..once the trolls get hungry and feel it's time to start slinging some sexist abuse. :girlfight: Let them do their worst!! :p

[Dragon]

Thanks Blossom!


Yes, I must say it's been a little anti-climaxtic- I was expecting at least some form of abuse. Oh well i'm sure it'll present itself soon enough..once the trolls get hungry and feel it's time to start slinging some sexist abuse. :girlfight: Let them do their worst!! :p

Why are you expecting sexist abuse? Not every guy thinks that females are useless drivers (car/bike) Infact as long as none of my female friends hear this I do know some females that drive better then me. Don't like to admit it as I am reasonably good but they can multitask better then I can.

Welcome to the forum gen and hope to maybe see you around my neck of the woods (however I'm not driving atm) But I do go for runs along SH16.

[Dirty_Harri]

Why are you expecting sexist abuse? Not every guy thinks that females are useless drivers (car/bike)

I am well aware of this fact as I live with one of the good ones...it's just that every second person posting on this thread has been warning of the so called "trolls"...


Don't like to admit it as I am reasonably good but they can multitask better then I can.

I don't believe in this myth- my bf is a much better multitasker than I am :)

[Kirill357]

Try cycletreads for gear, they are great with prices and specials.

And if you want more then 13.5 on dragstrip you'll need smth bigger, mine did 10.5s at best, my first drags though, another guy on zx14 with minor tweaks did 9.8s

[NOMIS]

I wasn't intending on it..trust me..i'm definately not a confident rider which is probably a good thing. I worry that in a few years i'll become complacent and that's when i'll get myself killed.:no:


Do you know when VTEC is leaving for San Fran Nomis? We've been trying to get hold of him but he's not responding to our emails....

Nah I wouldnt have a clue, Is he going for racing or holiday?

[Dirty_Harri]

More of a holiday so I understand, about 6-9 months

[White trash]

Jason's already in San Fran now.

[Dirty_Harri]

Yeah, I was just talking to him :)...he's planning on doing a 600km cycle...fxxkn crazy!!! lol

[NOMIS]

Yeah, I was just talking to him :)...he's planning on doing a 600km cycle...fxxkn crazy!!! lol

as in the pedal version? yes thats crazy, but uve done 655km in a day ride that was cool tiring though.

[Dirty_Harri]

yup the pedal version!

[Dirty_Harri]

I just got back from Cycletreads- Purchased an Ixon leather jacket and some frank thomas leather pants. Expensive but nice!! :)

[Switch]

Good on ya. Welcome to the site, and a damn good bike you have chosen. Ride it long enough and you will be able to out-ride bigger CC bikers ;)

CBR250's are fantastic bikes, ride safe out there :)

[jrandom]

Do you know when VTEC is leaving for San Fran Nomis?

He's already th... oh, WT beat me to it.

How do you know him? Are you the psycho ex, or just one of the female mates who doesn't put out?

[Dragon]

I am well aware of this fact as I live with one of the good ones...it's just that every second person posting on this thread has been warning of the so called "trolls"...



I don't believe in this myth- my bf is a much better multitasker than I am :)

I wasn't saying all females just some of the ones I know sorry if I wasn't clearer.

Oh and to all the guys you have the answer you are all going to be wanting to know shes got a bf.

[Dirty_Harri]

Hey thanks Switch, hopefully one day i'll get that good! :)

[Evilg]

He's already th... oh, WT beat me to it.

How do you know him? Are you the psycho ex, or just one of the female mates who doesn't put out?

:finger:

I'm the boyfriend..... douchebag

[jrandom]

I'm the boyfriend..... douchebag

Ah, one of the mates who doesn't put out then.

[Morcs]

ride
Yep the CBR will definately top that. :laugh:Enjoy your new ride and resist the urge.

A 250 do better than a 13.6?

My RVF400 did a 13 flat, and being modest, Im good at drags :)

CBR250 will do 14's at best.

[Evilg]

Ah, one of the mates who doesn't put out then.

No... that would be *your* job.... don't drop the soap buddy

[Dirty_Harri]

Hey Morcs!


We backed out of the cbr250 1989 buy about 5 hours before we were due to pick it up because we found a MC22 instead :D even more excited now..

I will post some pics of it up next week once we have picked it up from down south.

[Dirty_Harri]

Ah, one of the mates who doesn't put out then.

That's actually a compliment, thanks Jrandom! I never have been one of the slutty ones...sorry to disappoint- I'm sure you like an easy lay, perhaps a girl who isn't worried about intelligence, good looks and charm would suit you better :tugger:

[pritch]

Are you the psycho ex, or just one of the female mates who doesn't put out?

Enter the troll :laugh:

[NOMIS]

That's actually a compliment, thanks Jrandom! I never have been one of the slutty ones...sorry to disappoint- I'm sure you like an easy lay, perhaps a girl who isn't worried about intelligence, good looks and charm would suit you better :tugger:

a girl with morals - good stuff not many these days huh,

Any ways MC22!! yeyah there nice , get some oggy nobs nnooob! lol you dont wana go making a mess of a nice we bike like that ;-) have fun

[Dirty_Harri]

a girl with morals - good stuff not many these days huh

Unfortunately there aren't many men or women with good morals, though at least these 'people' (shall not mention names) don't try to hide the fact they are the scum of society. It helps us avoid them like the plagues they are. ;)


Any ways MC22!! yeyah there nice , get some oggy nobs nnooob! lol you dont wana go making a mess of a nice we bike like that ;-) have fun

LOL! fortunately the bikes fairings aren't in immaculate condition, so i'm not too worried.

[MsKABC]

That's actually a compliment, thanks Jrandom! I never have been one of the slutty ones...sorry to disappoint- I'm sure you like an easy lay, perhaps a girl who isn't worried about intelligence, good looks and charm would suit you better :tugger:

Indeed. You must remember though - there are some blokes who are of the opinion that women who put out are sluts, whilst the ones that don't are bitches. For the purposes of this discussion, we shall call them "neanderthal mysogynists". ;)

[NOMIS]

Unfortunately there aren't many men or women with good morals, though at least these 'people' (shall not mention names) don't try to hide the fact they are the scum of society. It helps us avoid them like the plagues they are. ;)



LOL! fortunately the bikes fairings aren't in immaculate condition, so i'm not too worried.

I know a few but I know waaayyy more that are lacking even the basics

awww lol so you dont care about looks? well that allgood then if you want to race it, I wouldnt mind a bike I can go all out on and not worry about fairings etc. I think im to particular for that though - track only would be good. maybe sell my car , hmmmm ... lol

[Dirty_Harri]

Indeed. You must remember though - there are some blokes who are of the opinion that women who put out are sluts, whilst the ones that don't are bitches. For the purposes of this discussion, we shall call them "neanderthal mysogynists". ;)

Eloquently put MsKABC. I guess it is rather optimisitc to assume that evolution encompasses all human beings :D

[MsKABC]

Eloquently put MsKABC. I guess it is rather optimisitc to assume that evolution encompasses all human beings :D

And indeed there can sometimes be throwbacks! :rofl:

[Dirty_Harri]

awww lol so you dont care about looks? well that allgood then if you want to race it, I wouldnt mind a bike I can go all out on and not worry about fairings etc. I think im to particular for that though - track only would be good. maybe sell my car , hmmmm ... lol

Well I don't care about minor superficial faults- especially with how cheap this bike was! Won't find another mc22 for that price in a hurry :)

But sure..if I owned a mint bike, as a noob I would certainly put my pride aside and invest in some oggy nobs/noob nobs/training wheels.

[NOMIS]

Well I don't care about minor superficial faults- especially with how cheap this bike was! Won't find another mc22 for that price in a hurry :)

But sure..if I owned a mint bike, as a noob I would certainly put my pride aside and invest in some oggy nobs/noob nobs/training wheels.

Hahahahahahahahahahaha , lol ok well yea pride aside - how much how much how much lol. i wouldnt mind a go on one just to see what its realy like.

[Dirty_Harri]

And indeed there can sometimes be throwbacks! :rofl:

LOL!! Great call- genetics can be so cruel..

[ducatilover]

late welcome....us people in eketahuna take a while to catch on:yes: enjoy the shite

[MsKABC]

enjoy the site

I'm sorry - did you just say "enjoy the shite"? :lol: Plenty o' that round here too!

[ducatilover]

I'm sorry - did you just say "enjoy the shite"? :lol: Plenty o' that round here too!

I should edit it to say that!:niceone:

[Dirty_Harri]

late welcome....us people in eketahuna take a while to catch on:yes: enjoy the shite

Haha thanks I will, thank you for the welcome Ducatilover! :)

Arrrrgh..i'm trying to read a mc22 service manual- 600pgs of technicalities ><

[discotex]

Screw chasing times at the strip (unless you get a busa).... Come along to a track day :) www.motott.co.nz

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[ducatilover]

Haha thanks I will, thank you for the welcome Ducatilover! :)

Arrrrgh..i'm trying to read a mc22 service manual- 600pgs of technicalities ><

Just hit the bike and stamp your foot if it breaks, works for me:bleh:

[Dirty_Harri]

Screw chasing times at the strip (unless you get a busa).... Come along to a track day :) www.motott.co.nz



getting hayabusa = gen dead

attempting to track my bike as a n00b = gen dead

but it sounds like alot of fun, maybe I should risk it! ;)

[Dirty_Harri]

Just hit the bike and stamp your foot if it breaks, works for me:bleh:


Oh really? sounds logical >.>...... might try that instead


Seriously though, this manual is heavy- what the hell is a pulse rotor?? lol

[ducatilover]

Oh really? sounds logical >.>...... might try that instead


Seriously though, this manual is heavy- what the hell is a pulse rotor?? lol

wouldn't have anything to do with an ignition signal sender would it?

try a track day, great way to build up skills and pull the dudes:whistle:

[Dirty_Harri]

wouldn't have anything to do with an ignition signal sender would it?

try a track day, great way to build up skills and pull the dudes:whistle:


Yes it is definately to do with an ignition but that's as much as i've worked out. :(

I guess I have to improve somehow...but I won't be 'pulling' and dudes- already got the perfect one :)

I'm impressed with the riding position of a mc22- I imagined it to be alot more forward leaning, but they're quite comfortable. :cool:

What do you drive?

[ducatilover]

Yes it is definately to do with an ignition but that's as much as i've worked out. :(

I guess I have to improve somehow...but I won't be 'pulling' and dudes- already got the perfect one :)

I'm impressed with the riding position of a mc22- I imagined it to be alot more forward leaning, but they're quite comfortable. :cool:

What do you drive?

I would assume it's telling the ignition module when the 1st cylinder is reaching top dead center. I am also assuming it's an optical trigger

the mc22's are lovely, my sack of crap feels like a trail bike after sitting in one [i think it feels like I sit in an mc22 not on it]
I hope you have fun with it!

[Number One]

OMG some boys are soo stupid - as the tags say.

Welcome Genevieve - there are heaps of girls on here lots and lots of us riding out there now!

CBR250RR noice bikes I had one for a while...very good confidence builder and so flickable. Enjoy :niceone:

[tide]

getting hayabusa = gen dead

yep


attempting to track my bike as a n00b = gen dead

but it sounds like alot of fun, maybe I should risk it! ;)

Nope... the track day companies cater for noobs so you don't get fast guys in your group... it is a very good way to learn skills, where you have the space and time to do so... very well worth it...

[discotex]

but it sounds like alot of fun, maybe I should risk it! ;)

As soon as you're comfortable with open road riding you totally should :yes:

Group 4 at MotoTT is very mellow pace wise. If you can get around a 40km signposted corner you can get around the tightest corner at Taupo no worries. And honestly no-one minds what pace you go in group 4.

If you're insured with Star or Swann (ideally via Kiwibike brokers) you'll can be covered should the worst happen.

[Morcs]

Screw chasing times at the strip (unless you get a busa).... Come along to a track day :) www.motott.co.nz (http://www.motott.co.nz)

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Wheres the Kneedown!

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[my_r32]

Firstly... I said fastest standard car for 10k

and secondly..well that would mean I'd have to drive a Holden ;)


Thanks for you advice howdamn!
.....ah nah, rb30 engine is from nissan thank you! Good ole' skyline engine there. Holden borrowed it cos they couldnt make their own:Pokey:

And welcome to the site by the way:cool: great to see more chicks out riding, just wait till you get your full, and a few years riding under your belt, you'll love it even more:2thumbsup

[NOMIS]

.....ah nah, rb30 engine is from nissan thank you! Good ole' skyline engine there. Holden borrowed it cos they couldnt make their own:Pokey:

And welcome to the site by the way:cool: great to see more chicks out riding, just wait till you get your full, and a few years riding under your belt, you'll love it even more:2thumbsup

r32 skyline just as bogan as a vl commy

[my_r32]

r32 skyline just as bogan as a vl commy
ppffffttttt


cheers.....:Playnice:



suubie's are more bogan than skylines.
and this is dragging it off topic......sorry!

[ducatilover]

Celica 202 = girly car ;)

Celica 205 GT4 = psycho beast of fury- you won't find a faster standard car for 10k

JT163SW20 revision 4 onwards. cheap evo 4, cheap sti. [i had an sti...not the car though:doh:]

[Evilg]

JT163SW20 revision 4 onwards. cheap evo 4, cheap sti. [i had an sti...not the car though:doh:]

SW 20 puts out less power and doesn't have the grip off the line, evo 4's are slow in comparison, and if you wanna compare an STI, then perhaps we should compare the TRD GT-4? :)

but yeh I guess we are off topic :)

[ducatilover]

SW 20 puts out less power and doesn't have the grip off the line, evo 4's are slow in comparison, and if you wanna compare an STI, then perhaps we should compare the TRD GT-4? :)

but yeh I guess we are off topic :)

Try find a trd gt4. In my experience the sw20 get off the mark very well with the right driver, and they don't bog down on the strip like most 4wds. The comparison was the "best stock car under $10k":niceone:

[Dirty_Harri]

Google TRD GT4

Show me a stock sw20 that beats a stock GT4 down the 1/4 mile and i'll eat my hat! :D

Sti's come preloaded with 19 pounds of boost compared to a mere 11 in the GT4 ...oh and the 4 is hella sexy! :D

[Morcs]

All this talk about cars. tsk tsk.
Ive been down the strip faster than all the cars mentioned on a $6k bike... :laugh:

[Evilg]

All this talk about cars. tsk tsk.
Ive been down the strip faster than all the cars mentioned on a $6k bike... :laugh:


No doubt... and you have to respect something that can come off the factory floor and run a 9sec 1/4 (busa) .....

[NOMIS]

Google TRD GT4

Show me a stock sw20 that beats a stock GT4 down the 1/4 mile and i'll eat my hat! :D

Sti's come preloaded with 19 pounds of boost compared to a mere 11 in the GT4 ...oh and the 4 is hella sexy! :D

yes this is true, however a sti is built to handel that factory a gt4 isnt you run 19 psi on that factory and what happen's bang eventualy, STI's made that way tuned that way and do it daily its the way it is. so no point saying ..."but a sti runs more boost"

id take the toyota over a lame evo 4, lol

[Dirty_Harri]

OMG some boys are soo stupid - as the tags say.

Welcome Genevieve - there are heaps of girls on here lots and lots of us riding out there now!

CBR250RR noice bikes I had one for a while...very good confidence builder and so flickable. Enjoy :niceone:

Hey Number One, thanks for the warm welcome :)

It's great that there are so many girls on the forum and into riding. Perhaps when I discard my noob badge we could meet up for a cruise! Yeah, pretty excited about the mc22- perfect beginners bike, or so i'm told.

[jrandom]

Cars! Jesus H. Christ. Shudder. You'll be cured of that in due course.

Genevieve, do get along to a MotoTT (http://www.motott.co.nz/) day. It's far safer than riding on the road, and you'll be out there with other people riding at your own pace, with tutors circulating to show you lines and analyse your riding with you after each session.

It's amazing how riding on the track improves confidence and skill. All the other KB girls who've tried it will agree on that point, I'm sure.

(I did post to this effect earlier today, but my post got caught up in the great 'jrandom is a misogynistic bastard' purge.)

[Evilg]

yes this is true, however a sti is built to handel that factory a gt4 isnt you run 19 psi on that factory and what happen's bang eventualy, STI's made that way tuned that way and do it daily its the way it is. so no point saying ..."but a sti runs more boost"

id take the toyota over a lame evo 4, lol

Meh it's only a matter of fuelling, the engine is quite happy at 19 psi ....
and STIs have gearboxes made of glass IMO.

Actually TBH I've smoked quite a few of the earlier ones in a ST215 ... I guess I am just totally underwhelmed by Subarus in general <ducks for cover from the subaru fanboys> :apint:

[Dirty_Harri]

.....ah nah, rb30 engine is from nissan thank you! Good ole' skyline engine there. Holden borrowed it cos they couldnt make their own:Pokey:

And welcome to the site by the way:cool: great to see more chicks out riding, just wait till you get your full, and a few years riding under your belt, you'll love it even more:2thumbsup


:laugh: that is very true r32...thanks, can't wait to get some experience and kick the 70km/h speed limit to the curb...LAMENESS!!! :D

How long have you been riding?

[Evilg]

.thanks, can't wait to get some experience and kick the 70km/h speed limit to the curb...LAMENESS!!! :D



Hey! you still gotta give me some saddle time once in a while :bye:

[Dirty_Harri]

play your cards right *cough* buy me diamonds and i might let you ride pillion :p

[Trudes]

Cars! Jesus H. Christ. Shudder. You'll be cured of that in due course.

Genevieve, do get along to a MotoTT (http://www.motott.co.nz/) day. It's far safer than riding on the road, and you'll be out there with other people riding at your own pace, with tutors circulating to show you lines and analyse your riding with you after each session.

It's amazing how riding on the track improves confidence and skill. All the other KB girls who've tried it will agree on that point, I'm sure.


For once I actually agree with jrandom, although I haven't (yet) been to a MotoTT trackday, if you want to build some on-bike-confidence you really should get yourself to a trackday, you get tuition and stretch your bikes legs without being in too much danger (ie, no cars or manhole covers etc to worry about). Just be mindful that riding on a track and on the roads are quite different (but I'm sure you already know this, you seem like a smart cookie), but great for building confidence and getting a speed fix!! Get into it!!:niceone:

[Dirty_Harri]

For once I actually agree with jrandom, although I haven't (yet) been to a MotoTT trackday, if you want to build some on-bike-confidence you really should get yourself to a trackday, you get tuition and stretch your bikes legs without being in too much danger (ie, no cars or manhole covers etc to worry about). Just be mindful that riding on a track and on the roads are quite different (but I'm sure you already know this, you seem like a smart cookie), but great for building confidence and getting a speed fix!! Get into it!!:niceone:



That all sounds very sensible Trudes- you've successfully changed my mind about tracking. :niceone:

Very accurate bit of advice about track vs road. I've raced cars so I guess it's the same priniciple. Gotta love a controlled environment of utter mayhem :D

[DarkLord]

Nice bike you ride there.

I took an '89 for a test ride a few weeks back and was amazed at the smoothness and top end power on it... slightly quicker than my Hyo :)

[NOMIS]

Meh it's only a matter of fuelling, the engine is quite happy at 19 psi ....
and STIs have gearboxes made of glass IMO.

Actually TBH I've smoked quite a few of the earlier ones in a ST215 ... I guess I am just totally underwhelmed by Subarus in general <ducks for cover from the subaru fanboys> :apint:

arnt the made of alloy / steel?? lol

yes 2nd gear on older models is not the strongest. but good cars none the less...

Have you driven one. I love my late model sti's

[Dirty_Harri]

Well I don't really 'ride' it as yet..but this time next week I will be trying to! :)

[DarkLord]

Awesome. Good luck with that. BTW - it does wheelies according to my flatmate :eek:

[my_r32]

:laugh: that is very true r32...thanks, can't wait to get some experience and kick the 70km/h speed limit to the curb...LAMENESS!!! :D
If you search these forums, you will find a few threads with reasons why you may change your mind about sticking to that rule.... ditch the L plate and go 100km. MUCH safer for you, and the cager drivers out there. :crazy:

How long have you been riding?
About 3 years of road riding, so not too long in many peoples eyes. Did a wee bit of off road on the farm though. My first bike was a honda nxr125 and about 5 months ago I upgraded from that to my zx6rr. Best thing I ever did, beautiful machine too:love:
I'm actually going to do my first track day on the 4th april on it, looking forward to letting her rip:woohoo:

[ducatilover]

Google TRD GT4

Show me a stock sw20 that beats a stock GT4 down the 1/4 mile and i'll eat my hat! :D

Sti's come preloaded with 19 pounds of boost compared to a mere 11 in the GT4 ...oh and the 4 is hella sexy! :D

I know one in palmy :whistle:
yes the TRD gt4 [even stock] st205 is sexual. sti's are just like aids.

[Mully]

If you search these forums, you will find a few threads with reasons why you may change your mind about sticking to that rule.... ditch the L plate and go 100km. MUCH safer for you, and the cager drivers out there.

I'm in two minds about that - Miss Mully isn't really at a point where I want to take the L plate off yet, beause (I think) people are a bit more patient than they otherwise might be.

Although if she did more open road riding, I'd probably change my mind.

IMO, get a bright pink jacket - Miss Mully got one and has reported the difference in cagers attitudes.

Oh, and all this car talk will have infractions falling like confetti. Cut it out. It's common knowledge that cars suck when compared to a bike.

[tide]

mmm the L-Plate... stick with it... it is not worth the $400 fine, plus the insurance hassles... The cops wont pull you over for doing more than 70, unless you are being an idiot...

Cars don't look for the L-plate to intimidated you, more along the lines of how confident you are on the road and how you command the space that you are in... ie own the road...

[Bend-it]

Man, this has to be one of the most successful noob threads...

I wonder if it has something to do with the avatar?

That's just a photo downloaded of the internet! This here is an actual photo of "Genevieve" :bleh:

:devil2:

:dodge:

[Morcs]

play your cards right *cough* buy me diamonds and i might let you ride pillion :p

I though buying diamonds guaranteed a blowjob?


Awesome. Good luck with that. BTW - it does wheelies according to my flatmate :eek:
was that Raj by any chance?

[my_r32]

I'm in two minds about that - Miss Mully isn't really at a point where I want to take the L plate off yet, beause (I think) people are a bit more patient than they otherwise might be.
That is true.
And about the $400 for not having L-plate..... I got pulled over at 2am going home on my restricted, all the cop did was breath test me, check my license and sent me on my way. I was damn sure I was gonna get stung, but no, I got pleasantly surprised:clap:


IMO, get a bright pink jacket - Miss Mully got one and has reported the difference in cagers attitudes.
Aaaahhhhh!!!!!!! pink!!!!!! nooo get it away from me!!!!!!!:sick:

[DarkLord]

was that Raj by any chance?

No it wasn't actually! it was Gordon... though I'm sure if Raj had taken it for a testride he would have discovered its wheeling abilities as well...

[ManDownUnder]

getting hayabusa = gen dead
Nice to see someone with more than an ounce of sense in here.


getting hayabusa = gen dead
attempting to track my bike as a n00b = gen dead [/quote]
Actually no - it's probably the best thing you could do once you get confident riding it. If you're trying to win races then yes - trouble, but have fun, go fast, don't give a shit about the others (you seem to have that sussed) and spend a fun day seeing what you and the bike can do.

You'll be amased at the difference a single track day makes.

[Dirty_Harri]

Man, this has to be one of the most successful noob threads...

I wonder if it has something to do with the avatar?

That's just a photo downloaded of the internet! This here is an actual photo of "Genevieve" :bleh:

:devil2:

:dodge:



LOL! What can I say- BUSTED! I'm a 72 yr/old male perve from texas who came on here to befriend the ladies by posing as a 21 year old female.

[Dirty_Harri]

Aaaahhhhh!!!!!!! pink!!!!!! nooo get it away from me!!!!!!!:sick:

Agreed. Pink = puke

Then again i'm a tomboy/ boardering on butch, so I would say that. :beer:

[my_r32]

Hehe yeah kinda the same here - motorbikes, fast cars, extreme sports, taking risks and looking good at the same time (or so they say):jerry:

[Dirty_Harri]

Hehe yeah kinda the same here - motorbikes, fast cars, extreme sports, taking risks and looking good at the same time (or so they say):jerry:


Indeed. You can be my friend for sure! :)


Too many prissy girls out there, where's the sophisticated mongrel in them? :headbang:

clothes shopping *yawn* :zzzz:

[MadDuck]

Too many prissy girls out there, where's the sophisticated mongrel in them? :headbang:

clothes shopping *yawn* :zzzz:

So you prefer the more masculine female to hang out with?
OK...good for you :msn-wink:

[Dirty_Harri]

So you prefer the more masculine female to hang out with?
OK...good for you :msn-wink:


Ha, guess I do! :Oops:

Is that okay with you? :D

[MadDuck]

Whatever floats your boat. Theres a few of sites out there for girls that swing that way.

[Dirty_Harri]

Whatever floats your boat. Theres a few of sites out there for girls that swing that way.

:laugh: erm...not quite what I meant MadDuck.

but thanks for the heads up

[Atomic]

getting hayabusa = gen dead

attempting to track my bike as a n00b = gen dead

but it sounds like alot of fun, maybe I should risk it! ;)


Naa! You will gain valuable skills and experience at track day. Drag racing a 40hp bike teaches nothing, a few more ponies and you will learn throttle contol but thats about it. Or if you really dont wanna be "Gen dead", get a dirt bike and learn how to ride in the safest but loosest enviroment and then apply your skills to the crazy streets. Tracks days = too much fun. Dirt = Heaven!!!

[Dirty_Harri]

Naa! You will gain valuable skills and experience at track day. Drag racing a 40hp bike teaches nothing, a few more ponies and you will learn throttle contol but thats about it. Or if you really dont wanna be "Gen dead", get a dirt bike and learn how to ride in the safest but loosest enviroment and then apply your skills to the crazy streets. Tracks days = too much fun. Dirt = Heaven!!!


:)....why can't we delete posts entirely??

[Dirty_Harri]

Naa! You will gain valuable skills and experience at track day. Drag racing a 40hp bike teaches nothing, a few more ponies and you will learn throttle contol but thats about it. Or if you really dont wanna be "Gen dead", get a dirt bike and learn how to ride in the safest but loosest enviroment and then apply your skills to the crazy streets. Tracks days = too much fun. Dirt = Heaven!!!


Hey!

Yeah, attending a track day seems to be the consensus on this thread- i'm convinced :). I've done quite a bit of dirt biking on a 125cc 2 stroke (those things are rapid!!) so hopefully I can transfer those skills to a road bike. I think i'll find it hard adjusting to the weight factor to begin with.

[my_r32]

clothes shopping *yawn* :zzzz:
Hehe true that. Only good if you know what you want, then you dont have to spend all day looking:pinch:

[Morcs]

Naa! You will gain valuable skills and experience at track day. Drag racing a 40hp bike teaches nothing, a few more ponies and you will learn throttle contol but thats about it. Or if you really dont wanna be "Gen dead", get a dirt bike and learn how to ride in the safest but loosest enviroment and then apply your skills to the crazy streets. Tracks days = too much fun. Dirt = Heaven!!!

Wouldnt call the dirt a safe environment...

I think I hold the time record for putting a 2 stroke 250 through a big fence...

[Dirty_Harri]

Hahahahahahahahahahaha , lol ok well yea pride aside - how much how much how much lol. i wouldnt mind a go on one just to see what its realy like.

Oops! sorry Nom- didn't see this post :)

It was $2300, though it needs a new speedo sensor and a warrant. So excited about picking it up. Will post some pics of it tonight!!

[NOMIS]

Oops! sorry Nom- didn't see this post :)

It was $2300, though it needs a new speedo sensor and a warrant. So excited about picking it up. Will post some pics of it tonight!!

Awesome :) save some money for some good gear's - BTW any one no the girl on yellow VTR that rides the nor western mway in the morning's? Sheesh she filter's quick .. I can even sit behind her and dont mind ;) - in the patience kinda way

[NZsarge]

Welcome to KB. :niceone:

[325rocket]

wow, 11 "welcome" pages ... you must be female.

welcome to the site

[Dirty_Harri]

Here are some pics of the cibby :D

[Trudes]

Good stuff! Looks like loads of good fun right there!!:niceone:

[Dirty_Harri]

Good stuff! Looks like loads of good fun right there!!:niceone:

:) thanks! It is- took it for a blat today after i got home from the clinic. She pulls pretty hard, even in first gear at about 10k RPM. So friken cool! haha :cool:

[davebullet]

Good looking bike :niceone: Looks like you got a great deal there.

[Dragon]

that rx7 looks fimilar what region are you from????????

[Dirty_Harri]

Good looking bike :niceone: Looks like you got a great deal there.

Hey cheers Dave! :rockon:

[Dirty_Harri]

We took the fairings off tonight to have a good look at her insides. Looks pretty healthy

[Dirty_Harri]

We're in Auckland, so probably not the same Batty if you're out of town.

Anyway.. we're not allow to talk about cars on this forum- it's just not tolerated! :shutup:

[Ragingrob]

Mint bike, used to have an MC19 myself and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Might see ya out and about sometime :scooter:

[Dirty_Harri]

Mint bike, used to have an MC19 myself and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Might see ya out and about sometime :scooter:

Yeah for sure! I'll look out for ya :)

[revlikeshit]

CBR250 will run low 14's all day long....
Have done a 14.3 on a mates zxr250,was first time i had ridden it....
Would run a 14.0 easy.....

Am gona take my fzr250 to the winter dragwars at meremere.....
Stock atm,but is faster than the zxr....

my fzr 250- 42rwhp..... will do a 14 flat @ low 150kmh during the day.... easy. No stock celica gt4 will run a 13.......

If i get my fzr to do low 14's stock, with a couple of teeth more on the rear and the front strapped itl run 13's..... and if i run it at night itl trap even higher...

13.8-13.9 @155 isnt unrealistic once modded.

Just my 2cents.....

[kram]

Welcome to the site :whistle: More & more bikers here :cool:Hows the gear looking going try trade me :psst: Safe ridding :ride: and aways watch out for the other idiot :rockon::Playnice: