new kid on the block

**FROSTY:Me** · 4th July 2005, 22:21

Welcolm dude-- Hey those lil FXR's are a shit loada fun.
Get yaself out there on a couple of KB rides

**Zed** · 4th July 2005, 22:45

Originally Posted by Pathos

Been riding for about 2 months and had my eye on these forums for about twice that. I love the community here, plenty of people giving good advice, no childish ego battles etc.

Hi Pathos, thanks for the positive feedback about the site. Welcome to our online world!

And welcome to the wide world of motorcycling too!

Originally Posted by Pathos

Unfortunately, I got tired of the 150cc engine in a week and have to throw myself into corners to get that thrill again. I'll hold on to it until I have my full licence after I finish my degree and have a job, then get at least a 600cc.

Hmmm, that's a very common phenomenon! I recommend that you get plenty of road time experience on your 150cc first, wear good *full* riding gears, and get to know your own limitations as you improve your riding style in preparation to upgrade to a bigger, more powerful motorcycle!

**Flyingpony** · 5th July 2005, 10:05

Welcome Pathos to Monster Garage.

As you've found out, the 150 isn't made for speed because it's mostly a learners bike and an outstanding reliable cheap running commuter machine which is actually cheaper to run than a scooter and can still do the ton if required.
Fully agree that 250cc bikes are seriously over priced, hence why I bought the my FXR new back then.

There are quite a few current and past owners of FXR150's here.

Welcome to Kiwi Biker Pathos.

**ManDownUnder** · 5th July 2005, 10:07

Welcome aboard Pathos - have fun!

**zadok** · 5th July 2005, 10:19

Welcome to KB

Sounds like we should all get rep points!

**Jabez** · 5th July 2005, 16:30

Welcome to the site, Pathos.

**stify** · 5th July 2005, 16:42

:spudwave: howdy an welcome

**Pathos** · 5th July 2005, 22:06

What do you mean by Full riding gear? I know I should get some better stuff...
For trousers I only have jeans (dense cotton as well) and I wear sneakers (I am only 20 so I am invincible and my ankles won't break).

I know I should get some proper boots but they're expensive. The jeans will be a write off in an accident but would they be enough for around town? I can't really carry another set of trousers to Uni every day.

My jacket and gloves will be alright, they're both leather and seem tough enough.

The 250cc's are overpriced because there's so much demand for them and no one seems to have bought a new one since the early 90's (??!). You can get a brand new GSX for a good price though.

**Zed** · 5th July 2005, 22:20

Originally Posted by Pathos

What do you mean by Full riding gear? I know I should get some better stuff...
For trousers I only have jeans (dense cotton as well) and I wear sneakers (I am only 20 so I am invincible and my ankles won't break).

I know I should get some proper boots but they're expensive. The jeans will be a write off in an accident but would they be enough for around town? I can't really carry another set of trousers to Uni every day.

My jacket and gloves will be alright, they're both leather and seem tough enough.

Nup, you need cordura or leather pants and jacket or a one-piece suit, proper riding boots (TradeMe, etc has affordable prices), good gloves, and an approved helmet. Anything short of that and you'll break bones and lose skin...and that's even riding at 10kmph speeds!

Please don't learn about the neccessity of full riding protection the hard, irreversible way!

**Pathos** · 6th July 2005, 00:13

Originally Posted by Zed

Nup, you need cordura or leather pants and jacket or a one-piece suit, proper riding boots (TradeMe, etc has affordable prices), good gloves, and an approved helmet. Anything short of that and you'll break bones and lose skin...and that's even riding at 10kmph speeds!

Please don't learn about the neccessity of full riding protection the hard, irreversible way!

spose I'll have to part with my (hard earned) dough...need a job...grrr

**dangerous** · 6th July 2005, 06:16

Originally Posted by Pathos

spose I'll have to part with my (hard earned) dough...need a job...grrr

Good on ya mate

I dont want to part with my 'very' hard earned $180 today for a back protector...... but If I want to injoy riding for the most part of my life I'd beter pull finger

(for bucket racing but will use it on the rd aswell)

**Waylander** · 6th July 2005, 07:17

Hmm, you'll want to get a pair of boots very soon. Even just a pair of sturdy work boot would be better than sneakers. Leather pants can wait for a while as jeans do ok provided they are well made. Wranglers and Levis are the ones I've found to be the best. A good leather jacket will help protect you even if it doesn't have armour.

Most riding pants you can wear over your jeans but what do you care if others thing you look silly walking around your classes in leather pants? they'll shutup when you get on your bike.

**Sparky Bills** · 6th July 2005, 09:01

Originally Posted by surfchick

mostly we're OBSESSED

Thats one way to look at it.

Welcome and good luck making sense of all the lunatics in here.

**Zed** · 6th July 2005, 10:24

Originally Posted by Pathos

spose I'll have to part with my (hard earned) dough...need a job...grrr

That depends how much *value* you put on your health?

Someone once said that you can tell what person values most by how they prioritise their health, money, and time! So what's most important to you?

**Waylander** · 6th July 2005, 10:27

Originally Posted by Zed

That depends how much *value* you put on your health?

Someone once said that you can tell what person values most by how they prioritise their health, money, and time! So what's most important to you?

Bike comes first above any of those mate, what's that tell you about me? lol

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