I'm new to biking need some information

[Oakie]

I suggest trying as many bikes for size as you can
My picks for a tall chap would be:
XJR400
ZZR400
ER-5
EX400
GS500

Also try on a heap of gear and see what you find comfortable, and don't be too cheap with your gear, it may save your life.

Yeah, can't disagree with any bikes there. As for gear ... in a perfect world you'd get a good set of everything and then spend what's left on getting a bike. Personally I'm a 'Revit' gear fan but that will just start another shitfight if we get into brands. Just put a value on your body and purchase gear to protect it appropriately.

[Akzle]

Better?

nah, still pretty weak

Compared to .... ?

yours.

at least that's what your daughter said

[Oakie]

nah, still pretty weak


yours.

at least that's what your daughter said

Ooh well played sir!

[timalex]

Yeah, can't disagree with any bikes there. As for gear ... in a perfect world you'd get a good set of everything and then spend what's left on getting a bike. Personally I'm a 'Revit' gear fan but that will just start another shitfight if we get into brands. Just put a value on your body and purchase gear to protect it appropriately.

I cant agree more. I am spending a good 3000 on gear and about 2500-3500 on a bike.
I might even get an old GN250 or 125 just to keep me moving. What ever the case i do value my life very very greatly and dont want the grief for anyone.
I will be doing a lot of motorway travel and esmond road. Well from takapuna to Fanshaw Street

[McFatty1000]

Yeah, for motorway travel, def look at some of the lams bikes, will be much more comfortable in the long term. Most of the ones duclover put up should be good

[ducatilover]

Fuck all of those. The guy wants an EXC 'tard, and there ain't a learners bike much cooler than that.

520 'tard? Yessssssssss

[Laava]

Not just yes..

I am more concerned about his second word!

Yes.adfafasdafsdfa

Is it fuckin cold in ChCh or what Kim?

[mhm]

got my 250 up for sale here

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/156693-1990-zzr250-3-000-ono

hope that link works,if not its listed in tourers

and yes,spend good money on gear

[Berries]

hope that link works,if not its listed in trousers

Is it a bit pants then?

[Hitcher]

Jesus, i was thinking this was a helpful community.

It is, if it's treated with respect. This community sees hundreds of queries like yours each year. The community gets tired of answering each one individually. That's why some members of the community suggest that newbies full of enthusiasm and themselves use the site's search facility as a starter to answer their general questions before coming back with something more specific.

I have often thought it could be useful if there was a list of most asked questions to stop timewasting and conflict. But nobody would read the fucking thing anyway.

[Tigadee]

Jesus, i was thinking this was a helpful community.

Apparently KB helps those who first help themselves... There's a reason why there is a helpful section specially for your needs:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/fo...-Newbie-Bikers

And welcome to KB...

[Maki]

Please if i missed anything give me a hand with it and if someone is selling a bike in auckland area that can be delivered to takapuna that interests me?
But anyway.

Thanks

Some people ride around for years with no license. I have heard stories about people like that who were stopped by the police and they just told the cops that their license was in their other pants and they forgot it at home.... Some of these people ride bikes like the GSXR1000. If you do decide to go down that track I strongly urge you to get life insurance and write a will. It would also be good if you make it clear that you are willing to transplant your organs.

I recommend the search function, taking your time, following the rules and riding safely. I don't follow that advice myself and the only reason I am still in one piece is dumb luck.

[kinger]

This site helped me heaps when I shipped my ike from UK.
Just be careful who you alienate with a pants showing, hoodie up, socks outside your jeans little sulk.
There's a wealth of knowledge on this site, but being too lazy to do research won't help your cause.
Go for the XJR though.