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**TraD_MaN** · 19th April 2005, 16:11

thanks for the replies!

i carnt wait till i get my bike now should b in the next month sometime, arrrg i want it now

ooo another question...

which brands of gear should i look for, and which ones to stay away from? also should i get the works, good helmet, gloves, foot wear, pants, jackets etc... ill b riding to work mostly in all weather conditions... also i want to b able to wear my work clothes under my bike clothes

more help please

**Yarg** · 19th April 2005, 16:23

Get a decent helmet that fits well. Gloves definately. Good boots that are comfortable. jacket & trou.Yes. Decide on Leather V Cordura or combo.
Watch trademe if $$ are in short supply.
my .02c worth.

**RoadRocket** · 19th April 2005, 16:35

is that the bike from langlands? coz if it is that was my bike. it looks like it

**TraD_MaN** · 19th April 2005, 16:47

lol yeah its from langlands, how did it run for? any problams with it?

**RoadRocket** · 19th April 2005, 17:00

it did cut out alot when i first got it. the guy i bought it off forgot to tell me that but fixed that. that rear tyre is hopeless you skid all the time whenever the road is slightly wet. besides from that and the speedo over reading its fine. im not the one that put all the scrapes on it it was the guy before me.

**TraD_MaN** · 19th April 2005, 17:05

Originally Posted by RoadRocket

it did cut out alot when i first got it. the guy i bought it off forgot to tell me that but fixed that. that rear tyre is hopeless you skid all the time whenever the road is slightly wet. besides from that and the speedo over reading its fine. im not the one that put all the scrapes on it it was the guy before me.

cool cool, arrg im not worried about the marks coz knowing me ill put a heap of scrapes on it, im prone to wreckin things

im gona get new tyres on it coz ive heard the stock ones are shyt...

**Posh Tourer :P** · 20th April 2005, 01:46

Originally Posted by TraD_MaN

which brands of gear should i look for, and which ones to stay away from? also should i get the works, good helmet, gloves, foot wear, pants, jackets etc... ill b riding to work mostly in all weather conditions... also i want to b able to wear my work clothes under my bike clothes

more help please

In terms of comfort and waterproofness, you get what you pay for. Go for Cordura, not leather, as it is more waterproof (or easier to get it so). Definitely get the works if you value your skin. Its scary how fast it feels going along the road at 30kmh.....

Personally I dont think any brand is really bad, just some are very good. Most are adequate, but you get the extra comfort warmth and waterproofness by paying more.

**Flyingpony** · 20th April 2005, 17:40

Welcome to the club,

Yip, FXR150s are great bikes and thrifty on gas. On my last tank, it done 38.5km/l

(That's with gentle riding, not hoofing it

).
Yikes, she's just getting better and better the more I ride her. It was doing 25km/l when brought new.

They light, skinny and nimble. Great for learning how to ride properly without having to worrying about putting too much power on the wheel and losing it.

Watch wet roads with the stock tyres. Rear will lock up quicker than you can sneeze and bring on a slide.

**Indiana_Jones** · 20th April 2005, 17:53

Originally Posted by 250learna

+good to learn and get confident on
+great on petrol
-bit slow compared to 250s

Too true, Love the Fonz pic

SIT ON IT

You've made a great choice Trad.......you can never leave

-Indy

**magnum** · 30th April 2005, 13:19

hi and welcome,youll be ok on that fxr

**magnum** · 30th April 2005, 13:23

hi and welcome

**StoneChucker** · 30th April 2005, 13:33

Welcome

What stage of your licence are you at? Thinking of getting a bike soon?
I see that you're in/near the Wairarapa so you're half way there already mate

**StoneChucker** · 30th April 2005, 13:40

Hey again, I replied with my welcomes in another thread somewhere. I don't see anything wrong with the bike you've chosen. And, I bought my first bike from Langlands and I had no problems so I think they'll take care of ya!

Oh, I know for a fact that those bikes can be wheelied

(err, like I've seen it done, not I can do it - Not sure if it'd move me!)

Let us know how you get on. Speak to the guys at the shop about doing your basic skills test. There is a cheap as chips guys that does the course just about opposite the shop. I made another post about it in another thread somewhere, do a quick search if you want

Look forward to seeing you out on the road sometime.
Dave.