Let me introduce myself (Cameron Hemingway)

**Cameron Hemingway** · 29th June 2015, 19:56

Hey all! My name is Cameron, i'm a new member as well as i am a new rider. I have recently got myself a 2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZXR 250cc. I am still a young buck, only 17 but i am already in love with riding. Anyway i'm keen to see what every ones up to and what they ride and please feel free if there is any tips i should know etc as i'm new to riding

thanks guys have a good one and stay safe. peace!

**mossy1200** · 29th June 2015, 20:01

Don't ever get lured in by a Honda rider. At your age your an easy target.

**tri boy** · 29th June 2015, 20:02

Welcome Cameron.
Take your time learning about this wonderful world of motorcycling.
Wear the best gear you can afford, and stay alert out there.

**98tls** · 29th June 2015, 20:09

Welcome young fella fwiw you will learn far more aboard the bike than you will here

Enjoy and take it easy.

**Oakie** · 3rd July 2015, 18:00

Welcome. I started riding at the same age as you. I'm now 55. I'm still learning. I'm still alive. I think I'm probably still alive because I recognise I don't yet know it all. Never assume you know it all.

**caseye** · 3rd July 2015, 19:09

Welcome to KB Cameron, listen to the guys who have already told you of their longevity, before you can be an old rider you first have to survive being young stupid and full of BS.
Enjoy your riding and while you're at it keep your eyes and ears open,it really does help you to develop your riding and your survival instincts are honed.
Remeber two things.
Always , always, "ride your own ride"
Being right when you are on a motorcycle should always come second to being where the other guy isn't!

**russd7** · 3rd July 2015, 21:17

welcome along to the wonderful world of motorcycling, i learnt the craft just round the corner from you but there was to many people round that way back in the early eighties so i got on me bike and headed south. much better riding down here

like the others have said, ride your own ride, don't get cocky,develop and hone your situational awareness, and treat every motorist out there as an idiot, they wont see you so learn to identify your way out, kept me alive for a few years now. now get out and enjoy ya riding,

**5ive** · 4th July 2015, 03:48

You've come to the right place, and have the right attitude to learning!

Mike Gaynor lives in Tauranga as well, and knows everything about everything, and will be more than happy to teach you everything you ever need to know about everything. Just give him a PM, he'll be happy to help you out!

Goodluck and have fun, two wheels are fun, but knowing everything ever is way betterer!

**Erelyes** · 4th July 2015, 08:41

Originally Posted by Cameron Hemingway

i'm a new member

Careful of the Honda owners, they like members.

**Maha** · 4th July 2015, 08:48

Get some tuition from a licensed motorcycle instructor, several lessons should be suffice.
Don't ever set out to impress anyone but yourself.
Realise and ride to your own skill level.
Stay away from group rides UNLESS the organiser knows and excepts learners. (group riding can be a whole different ball game to a learner)
Above all else, be vigilant, use of your senses, sight and smell can help with your decision making and lessen the chance of the odd puckering moment.

**johnnyrs** · 4th July 2015, 09:00

Welcome to biking, Cameron. I second the great advice already given. Experience counts for everything in the end. One thing that I can add is treat every other road road user as if they're idiots & ready to do the unexpected - my bacon's been saved countless times by positioning my bike to give me space /time to react if the other road user does something stupid, and they have...

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**mossy1200** · 4th July 2015, 10:14

Originally Posted by johnnyrs

I second the great advice already given.

You have been playing around on us with other Forum Sites.

**FLUB** · 4th July 2015, 17:34

I've been riding for 34 years with no breaks and last weekend did Ride Forever training. It's subsidised by ACC so only costs $50 for the day. Best $50 I've spent in a long time. We never finish learning.