Newbie running from the world of cars (KwS)

**KwS** · 7th August 2009, 17:03

Hi guys.

Just though i might post a little intro thread, as i feel im going to be on this forum a lot now.

Basically, im 21, and ive been driving cars for years now... owned about 14 of them, until last week my R33 skyline got stolen, and due to it being so expensive for me to insure, i never did.... and now its gone for good.

Im involved in a lot of modification with cars, and would consider myself a car enthusiast, but now times are changing.

over the past few days, whilst taking the bus to work, ive been thinking long and hard about getting another car, and have come to the conclusion that im better off getting my learners MB license, and getting a cheap 250cc.

Cheaper to run, cheaper to insure, no worries with parking.... well hell, i dont need to tell you guys the advantages to them!

Right now, im saving up money while i think about whether to get a cheap bike first with cash off trademe, then get my learners and then the gear... and then ride it, or get a loan, get a bike and all the gear and then get learners with the cash.

Either way, its bike time.

**kiwifruit** · 7th August 2009, 17:10

Welcome to the site

**hayd3n** · 7th August 2009, 17:13

welcome tokb plenty of help round here
buy the gear first then spend the change on a bike
also pays to factor in tyres
and regos are a bit dearer

**JimO** · 7th August 2009, 17:40

sorry your car was stolen but your lucky you didnt take out a new BMW without insurance you would be paying for it for the rest of your life

**KwS** · 7th August 2009, 17:50

Originally Posted by jimjim

sorry your car was stolen but your lucky you didnt take out a new BMW without insurance you would be paying for it for the rest of your life

Im only down 7 grand now, but meh, such is life.

Only issue i have now is that i dont have a heck of a lot of money, so everything has to be done one thing at a time, or get a loan and pay that off for the next few years.

**howdamnhard** · 7th August 2009, 17:53

Originally Posted by KwS

Right now, im saving up money while i think about whether to get a cheap bike first with cash off trademe, then get my learners and then the gear... and then ride it, or get a loan, get a bike and all the gear and then get learners with the cash.

Either way, its bike time.

Hiya , welcome to KB. Get decent gear first. Figure out what you need the bike for , which will determine what kind of bike you get. Get a 2nd hand one that is in good mechanical condition ( no point going to cheap and then having to spend mega $ to get it up to scratch). Then if you find riding is your thing(very contagious) you can spend your dollars on the upgrade once you have got your full license and probably get your money back on the 2nd hand 250.

**JMemonic** · 7th August 2009, 18:21

Welcome, take a look at http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=97587 that thread to meet some of the locals.

**p.dath** · 7th August 2009, 18:23

Originally Posted by howdamnhard

Hiya , welcome to KB. Get decent gear first. Figure out what you need the bike for , which will determine what kind of bike you get. Get a 2nd hand one that is in good mechanical condition ( no point going to cheap and then having to spend mega $ to get it up to scratch). Then if you find riding is your thing(very contagious) you can spend your dollars on the upgrade once you have got your full license and probably get your money back on the 2nd hand 250.

+1. You got to gear when you get the bike. One difference between cars and bikes is when it comes to accidents - you almost always come off worse on a bike. You need the gear!

**KwS** · 7th August 2009, 18:42

speaking of getting the gear, ive been looking around, and got a quick question.

With jackets and pants, the jackets size is pretty obvious.... but with the pants, being over-pants, do i need to go like a size bigger than my normal pants, or are they designed with that allowance in mind? so if i wear large pants, do i get xl over-pants, or do i just get large (becuase they have made them a little bigger to fit over large pants).

i hope that makes sense...

**kevfromcoro** · 7th August 2009, 18:52

Originally Posted by KwS

speaking of getting the gear, ive been looking around, and got a quick question.

With jackets and pants, the jackets size is pretty obvious.... but with the pants, being over-pants, do i need to go like a size bigger than my normal pants, or are they designed with that allowance in mind? so if i wear large pants, do i get xl over-pants, or do i just get large (becuase they have made them a little bigger to fit over large pants).

i hope that makes sense...

Got me confussed...
Just get a set of decent riding pants that fit you.
Draggin are good....normally we dont wear a set of jeans under the ridding pants.
to hard if you want to go to the dunny.

**p.dath** · 7th August 2009, 18:54

Originally Posted by KwS

speaking of getting the gear, ive been looking around, and got a quick question.

With jackets and pants, the jackets size is pretty obvious.... but with the pants, being over-pants, do i need to go like a size bigger than my normal pants, or are they designed with that allowance in mind? so if i wear large pants, do i get xl over-pants, or do i just get large (becuase they have made them a little bigger to fit over large pants).

i hope that makes sense...

Go into a shop and try some on ...

**KwS** · 7th August 2009, 18:58

Originally Posted by p.dath

Go into a shop and try some on ...

Good point.

Its just that being in retail, and ill be riding to work, i obviously cant wear my gear whilst at work, so ill either need to wear my work pants underneath, or carry them with me.

**mossy1200** · 7th August 2009, 19:07

Originally Posted by KwS

Good point.

Its just that being in retail, and ill be riding to work, i obviously cant wear my gear whilst at work, so ill either need to wear my work pants underneath, or carry them with me.

i thought stubbies were still in in CHCH

http://www.visit4info.com/siteconten...4123638PIC.jpg

**KwS** · 7th August 2009, 19:11

Originally Posted by mossy1200

i thought stubbies were still in in CHCH

http://www.visit4info.com/siteconten...4123638PIC.jpg

hahaha, thats the weekend attire...

**JimO** · 7th August 2009, 20:31

Originally Posted by KwS

Im only down 7 grand now, but meh, such is life.

Only issue i have now is that i dont have a heck of a lot of money, so everything has to be done one thing at a time, or get a loan and pay that off for the next few years.

i bet the insurance wouldnt have cost 7k