L-Plate Rider
Hi all, been reading these forums for a while dreaming of the day I finally got a bike to ride. And that day has arrived I am now the proud owner of a mighty little banditand am arming myself up with a million newbie questions to ask! So hello and be kind when I ask stupid questions and let the newbie flaming begin!
on the wagon
hey up
<- A new way to take a rubber!
Welcome. You've made the necessary step to life long happiness.
The Bandit 250 is a great bike. Don't be too keen to get all your skills at once. Don't worry if people "out ride" you. Plan on a lifetime of learning to ride.
Trust your bike and your tyres. Single best piece of advice I can give - look where you want to go (eg. through the corner).
Originally Posted by FlangMaster
Whip it, whip it good!
There is no such thing as a stupid question.
Welcome to KB, and congratulations on your first bike.
The magic is in the rubbing.
Yeeha...bring on the good times.
Welcome to the land of KB, everyone is nuts.
Congrats on the bike.
Forum whore
Beat me to it! Welcome to the madhouse! But you prolly figgered that already...
You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!
Forum whore
welcome, did you buy the bandit at a dealer or privately? look at the saturday morning rides that chch people do at the mo. in the meetings and events section.Hi all, been reading these forums for a while dreaming of the day I finally got a bike to ride. And that day has arrived I am now the proud owner of a mighty little bandit
have fun
Suffers from peterpan syndrome
Welcome to KB!
its true.....there all crazy in here!
Enjoy the new bike and the wonderful life style that is biking
warning: its more addictive than...well...EVERYTHING!
ps: check out the wens night maint thread....full of local crazy's and lots of good advice
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...highlight=chch
When Life thows me a curve
...I lean into it!
L-Plate Rider
Thanks for saying hi. I bought the bandit from a dealer so I wasn't gambling on second hand stuff from trademe and I look foward to getting out there with ya. Have ridden the bandit three times so far and I'm slowly getting the hang of stopping and starting and changing gear, Suprises me every time how much the little thing revs and my car driver brain telling me to change gear before I even make it half way round the tacho.
The magic is in the rubbing.
Isn't it all so much fun. Discovering just what you can do with your body while your riding....exploring new roads. You are in for so much fun.
Do take care out there, there are so many numbnuts who just don't see bikes. Always be extra sharp...stay alert. Dont 'over cook the corners.....and make sure you wear the biggest grins ever.
Hardcore Biker
Half way round? So you wouldnt of even hit the 10k powerband?
Also, Welcome to KB. As you can see, I ride one of them crazy Bandit things too!
The only stupid question is a question not asked!
The only stupid question is a question not asked!
The magic is in the rubbing.
Hey, that's very clever....I like that. I'm outta bling, sorry.
Embracing mediocrity
Welcome along, if you're lucky you might even find some useful information here
As above, check out the meetings and events forum. There are learner friendly rides on sat mornings, maintenance (and cupcake) nights on wednesdays, and when daylight savings starts they'll turn into wed night rides instead, come along and say hi to the local rabble.
It's looking like there will be quite a few 250's out when summer comes back.so you should have plenty of company.
Riding cheap crappy old bikes badly since 1987
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Hardcore Biker
Heh.. I quite like it myself
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The only stupid question is a question not asked!
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