newbie bike to buy

**HDTboy** · 11th April 2006, 14:52

I used to get 200ish.
I thought I'd park my skyline and work on it when I got the 250, I got as far as parking it then lost interest, now it's sitting in lots of bits

**djleigh** · 11th April 2006, 14:56

man hope i dont do that not really goint take it apart just put things on

**pyrocam** · 11th April 2006, 15:35

180 if I use it for commuting only (I commute 'hard') or if im going for a cruise its maybe 200-230

12Litres I think

and yeah riding in rain is tricker, you just dont follow so close, turn on paint or manholes, or lean over so far (stick ur bum out instead if you have to around a corner fast)

**.produKt** · 11th April 2006, 19:21

Hehe djliegh. Im new to biking too, and i went out for a good cruise out to diamond harbour and littleton on sunday ..

Im still a bit noobish, but on this one tight corner that said 35, i entered at 70, hard on the brakes, down into 2nd at about 50 ish then gave it a almighty squirt just on the apex

...

Best feeling of my life and now im truly hooked

Just remember its a steep learning curve.
Invest the money and time and do some staying alive courses as i've done...
I learnt sooo much survival skills and i'd say its fully and completely worth it

Welcome to the site btw.

**OMG** · 11th April 2006, 19:29

Originally Posted by .produKt

Invest the money and time and do some staying alive courses as i've done...
I learnt sooo much survival skills and i'd say its fully and completely worth it

Welcome to KB. $$$$ spent on lessons is $$$$ well spent.

**justsomeguy** · 11th April 2006, 19:36

Originally Posted by djleigh

one more Q how many km's do ya get out of a full tank on one of these bikes

Once stalled the bike at 180. Usually get about 190-200 before I can feel it running on fumes.

Sniper 320 -- you sure??

**justsomeguy** · 11th April 2006, 19:37

Originally Posted by .produKt

Invest the money and time and do some staying alive courses as i've done...
I learnt sooo much survival skills and i'd say its fully and completely worth it

Which courses do you recommend?

**justsomeguy** · 11th April 2006, 19:37

Originally Posted by pyrocam

180 if I use it for commuting only (I commute 'hard')

Is that right sunshine? Mind if I commute with you one day?

**BEAMER89** · 11th April 2006, 19:54

Welcome to KB Djliegh, enjoy the site matey.you will love the cbr just take it easy for a while mate.

**djleigh** · 12th April 2006, 07:50

Hey thanks you guys for all the info and kindness i feel so welcome and hi to all the other newbies out there well now i cant wait to get the bike should get it next week after long weekend pitty the shop is closed for the weekend because i could have got it then oh well.