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    Newbie with Honda GB250

    Howdy folks,

    Ive been lurking on around the forums for a while now soaking up all the knowledge I can. KB really is awesome when your a newbie. A great group of people with a wealth of knowledge to share.

    Its a late start to motorcycling for me at 35 but I'm now obsessed.

    I recently purchased my first bike after many months of searching and she's a beaut, at least she will be once I finish repairing the damage done by the previous owner who put her down in some rain while dodging an inattentive cage operator. Its a 1991 Honda GB250. I love the old school look and figure I cant go wrong with a single cylinder Honda. The damage is cosmetic only and I'll be dropping her in at Honda in Hamilton next week for all the necessary repairs, new tyres and a service.

    So far Ive only had farm-bike experience, in fact the basic handling skills test last week was my
    first ride on a road bike with a sealed surface and a helmet on. Took the new bike for a few laps up and down the gravel tanker track and Ive not been able to wipe the smile off my face.

    I passed the written test this morning and so I'm chomping at the bit to get out and ride on the road.
    Stand by for questions once I finally start riding

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    Welcome to kb
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    Yeeha, never too late to start. Welcome to KB.
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    35 is nothing, I'm not far behind that age, I'm 33. I have just passed my learners this month. I eagerly await my bikes arrival and assembly so I can get going. KB is great for info, and I have had a kind KB member offer to show me the ropes of bike riding, something I appreciate greatly.

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    welcome mate, hey im 36 and just got my full licence last week lol. just been riding for 2 yrs. (had 1 bike when i was 23 but bad spill put me off bikes) had a zzr400 till my restricted. and now vtr1000cc on my full. and yess i found this site to be the best for learning e.t.c now i find myself on here every night lol. so year welcome to riding mate i just wish i had courage to get back on ages ago.
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    Welcome to KB and good choice of bike the GB!!! I have a 400 so am bias lol
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    I saw a GB250 Learner today, thought of you when I read this thread but what would someone be doing in Auckland unless he had an appointment of some kind?

    It's a nice bike!

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    9th April 2010 - 10:53
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    Some pics of the new beast

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    Doesn't matter how old or young you are - good on ya

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    Nice! Do you still have the GB? I'm looking for a GB250 but having a hard time finding one in as good condition as yours! Let me know if you can think of somewhere I should be looking

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