Need advice in regards to licencing, bikes, gear, and riding in general.

[caseye]

For the third time, Go see Katman,I'll send him a pm for ya as you can't do that just yet and I'm sure he'll be along shortly.

pm sent, stand by for incoming.

[ducatilover]

The VTR250 is an excellent choice, before you go balls deep on that matter, try a few things out for size.
I'd try the Hornet 250, Bandit 250 and whatever else tickles your fancy.

I know of a Bandit you can have for a good price (Delivery could be worked out too)

As for good gear, use the search function.

[oneofsix]

and for the forth time, talk to Katman. I think you might even find him at your local Suzuki shop, I also think he is a mentor. His attitude to safe bike riding is probably just what your parents want but don't tell him I recommended him, I sometimes find him a bit OTT

[Old Steve]

Don't underestimate the cost of running a bike. On top of the cost of the bike is the cost of good gear - there are $75 helmets around but they're only for $75 heads. Then there's the cost of a jacket, boots and gloves, etc.

Then there's registration, which is loaded up with ACC fees. There's maintenance, bike tires don't last as long as a car's tires do, you change the oil on a bike more often - there's less of it so it's under greater thermal stress, and you need to check and lube your chain too.

[ducatilover]

Don't underestimate the cost of running a bike. On top of the cost of the bike is the cost of good gear - there are $75 helmets around but they're only for $75 heads. Then there's the cost of a jacket, boots and gloves, etc.

Then there's registration, which is loaded up with ACC fees. There's maintenance, bike tires don't last as long as a car's tires do, you change the oil on a bike more often - there's less of it so it's under greater thermal stress, and you need to check and lube your chain too.

More regular valve inspections, cam chain replacements.
Fork seals/shock seals
Brake discs/pad more often than a car
Speeding tickets and being covered in women can happen too, if you're cool like me

My ZX6 costs more to run by a heap than my dad's Corolla.
Which would I rather be on/in? ummm

[Fast Eddie]

I'm a college student, 16, I live in Taupo .

meaan! i grew up in Taupo, went to Tauhara college aye.. where u at? hope not nui a tia haha

car/bike too different, just cause u learn to drive a car first doesnt make learning to ride bike any easier.. might help getting comfy with traffic and the rules tho but meh. get into it.

crashes? pretty likely haha.. just don't think about it. you should be alright.

buy something that chicks dig.. best advice ever

[Fast Eddie]

before you go balls deep on that matter, try a few things out for size.

when did we start talkin bout anal?

[ducatilover]

when did we start talkin bout anal?

When did we stop?

[rastuscat]

Get a bike Licence first. It'll make you a better car driver.

[FJRider]

Don't underestimate the cost of running a bike. On top of the cost of the bike is the cost of good gear - there are $75 helmets around but they're only for $75 heads. Then there's the cost of a jacket, boots and gloves, etc.

Thats why he needs a scooter.

A $5 helmet is the norm.
If it's not raining ... jandals are fine.
A Swandri or hoody is fine.
His gran will knit him some nice gloves.

Shit ... if the mood takes him, I've seen some riders wearing a skirt ...

And thats wearing GOOD gear ...

[Akzle]

meaan! i grew up in Taupo, went to Tauhara college aye.. where u at? hope not nui a tia haha

car/bike too different, just cause u learn ...

mod question:

can we execute people who use "u" in place of english?

[Katman]

mod question:

can we execute people who use "u" in place of english?

Is your shift key broke?

[FJRider]

mod question:

can we execute people who use "u" in place of english?

You just did ... I vote YES ....

[Akzle]

Is your shift key broke?

*broken (I am broke though. taking donations.)
to answer your question:
No BuT tHaNkS fOr AsKiNg

[herpaderpa]

Bit of a late update, but after many months of delay and procrastination....

I've got my car leaner licence, I've done about 50 hours so far so enough to get a hang of give way rules etc etc.


And tomorrow (31st December) I'm going to go pick up a mint condition KLX 250 supermoto bike I've bought (if it's mechanically sound). I'll get onto learning to ride and hopefully will be going for my tests sometime in January.


Thanks very much for the help and I hope to be an active contributor to the forum as of today