Best thing I could have done as a Noob. So grateful for this knowledge

**MiketheGuide** · 1st August 2011, 23:51

I just looked up Squids on youtube. Holy Fark, that ain't ever going to be me.

**Smifffy** · 2nd August 2011, 00:40

Great!

Actually the best thing you can do is a noob is get some professional training. One day with a pro is worth years of youtube watching.

**Ricardo S** · 2nd August 2011, 20:09

An extremely rare animal with a short lifespan. Usually a new sport bike enthusiast with the reasoning of a lunatic, whom you might see thrashing on an R1 wearing sandals, shorts, and a tee.
When found lying motionless on the pavement, this creature transforms itself into a stream of blood, exposed flesh, and broken limbs. Hence the squid moniker.

**Rhys** · 2nd August 2011, 21:12

Why do people do stunts in shorts and a t shirt your helmet doesn't save your skin

**maggot** · 2nd August 2011, 21:33

I die a little inside every time..

**blue rider** · 2nd August 2011, 21:36

I had to ask a friend what a squid is (outside the ocean and kitchen), and still can not understand why anyone would go ride a bike a scooter for that matter in clothing fit for the beach.
I feel pain just looking at it....

**baptist** · 2nd August 2011, 21:45

Originally Posted by Rhys

Why do people do stunts in shorts and a t shirt your helmet doesn't save your skin

Limited gene pool I think

**GrayWolf** · 3rd August 2011, 18:34

Originally Posted by MiketheGuide

I just looked up Squids on youtube. Holy Fark, that ain't ever going to be me.

second best thing you can do Mike is, dont listen to a word that other (young) learners tell you about how various bikes are pieces of shite, unbreakable, manic, fastest, etc.
Go for the bike that suits YOUR needs as a person. There is always a trade off on performance, reliability, longevity and repair costs.
Often the advice of more, errrr 'experienced' riders will be in direct conflict with the unwashed masses of L plater's......

**dblancer** · 4th August 2011, 08:29

God these vids make you cringe don't they!!

I used to go to Uni and see this guy arrive in shorts and a T-shirt on a Firestorm, where as no matter the weather Id wear jacket, gloves, heavy jeans and boots on my 250!

I was talking to him one time and it turns out soon after he came off and grazed the shit out of himself, he was thankful he had his wallet in his pocket as it saved his ass ( his fairings cost him a bit however... so his wallet got punished in both ways!)

I also talked to a motorbike guy at the hospital, he reckoned the amount of scooter riders that come in with skin missing and gravel in their hands is crazy! Since they almost never wear gear!

Its like when people get a full licence they can't possibly crash or something?

**jackboy** · 27th August 2011, 22:48

Originally Posted by Smifffy

Great!

Actually the best thing you can do is a noob is get some professional training. One day with a pro is worth years of youtube watching.

As a genuine noob who has had absolutely nothing to do with motorcycles prior to owning one (I ride it everywhere - do not own a car).. no friends who have owned motorcycles - may I ask what the benefits of your suggestion is?

**imdying** · 30th August 2011, 12:32

Originally Posted by jackboy

As a genuine noob who has had absolutely nothing to do with motorcycles prior to owning one (I ride it everywhere - do not own a car).. no friends who have owned motorcycles - may I ask what the benefits of your suggestion is?

It's obvious... even if you're Nigel No Mates you can pay somebody to help you.

**avgas** · 30th August 2011, 13:16

I too like crochet and slow walks along the beach.
On Thursdays we go to bingo. What a hoot!

Sometimes I risk it all and go to sleep with no socks on.

**The Singing Chef** · 30th August 2011, 13:40

Originally Posted by avgas

Sometimes I risk it all and go to sleep with no socks on.

You sir, are one wild motherfucker!!

**Road kill** · 31st August 2011, 16:36

While driving me 18 wheeler over the Waipuna bridge this arvo' I watched a fat Yoof wearing mostly gray clothing an a red back pack on a red Hyosung Comet buzz on by.
Somebody really should tell some of these fat arse honkys that glow in the dark white legs should "always" be covered.

Nufing to do with bikes,,,it's just wrong FFS.