I need Help From Everyone

**Posh Tourer :P** · 16th June 2004, 21:44

Looks like all options about even.... so not much help huh?

**shandawg** · 17th June 2004, 13:26

How's this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-12452083.htm

Say's he's got most of the road gear as well..

**phil_elvey** · 17th June 2004, 16:15

Hey dude, dont get another two smoker (yeah, your alias will be a little bit misleading). When I upgraded from my 150 I considered an RGV, as they are fun with the powerband and all (like the RG), but went for a 400 and I'm VERY pleased I did. With the 4-banger being so much smoother I found that I improved my riding style no end, and I got my knee scraping far more than I predict I would on an RGV. In the end though it all comes down to the $$$$$. Good luck anyways...

Phil

**Two Smoker** · 17th June 2004, 16:33

Yeah i would love a 400 hundred, but im only on my learners (soon to be restricted) (and yes i know it doesnt look like ive only been riding for only 6 months) Not worried about knee scraping as i can do it anywhere i like..... im more after the power.......

That RGV looks good, but if i buy it i will have to sell my RG..... And i just bought a TT900GP for the RG which cost me $240

but at least i know it will stick like shit to a blanket....... mite make me a bit faster too hehehe.....

Hmmmm looks like ill have too keep waiting and looking......

**Jinx3d** · 17th June 2004, 20:10

Yeah yeah - blah blah - I'm so fast. Who the fuck cares.

I used to scrape the pegs on my CB200 everywhere too and then complain about people not seeing me - pulling out etc. What a little tosser I was.

Go get a race bike and race on the track.

Keep in mind that improving your bike handling skills and improving your survival skills are two different things. You need BOTH before you get a bigger road bike.

I'm not totally down on you dude - but you have got a major crash coming up on you - most likely involving a teenager texting behing the wheel, a hoody in a legacy and dodering 70 year old trying to remember wether the pedal on the right is the brake pedal.

[flame proof suit on]

**phil_elvey** · 18th June 2004, 12:56

true, yeah well best to stick for the RG for a while then and get a race bike. If your only six months into your stint, I am sure will be able to find yet more speed in the twisties on the RG

**Motoracer** · 18th June 2004, 13:17

Originally Posted by phil_elvey

If your only six months into your stint, I am sure will be able to find yet more speed in the twisties on the RG

Bad advise! :sneaky2:

That is because you haven't seen him ride (even if it's just for 6mo). TS is pretty close to or is on the bike's limit as it is. Telling him to find more speed on the road is just not a very good idea.

IMO he needs to race it on the track and get a bigger road bike so that he doesn't have to push it so hard for the road.

**FROSTY:Me** · 18th June 2004, 13:18

Originally Posted by Jinx3d

Yeah yeah - blah blah - I'm so fast. Who the fuck cares.

I used to scrape the pegs on my CB200 everywhere too and then complain about people not seeing me - pulling out etc. What a little tosser I was.

Go get a race bike and race on the track.

Keep in mind that improving your bike handling skills and improving your survival skills are two different things. You need BOTH before you get a bigger road bike.

I'm not totally down on you dude - but you have got a major crash coming up on you - most likely involving a teenager texting behing the wheel, a hoody in a legacy and dodering 70 year old trying to remember wether the pedal on the right is the brake pedal.

[flame proof suit on]

Fuckit I hate how he is saying that

BUT I do agree with the sentiment.
TS you have more natural talent inyour little finger than Ive got in my whole body. (no you CANT borrow mella yella)
I would hate you to be a statistic. If you are serious about a racing career
Id get my arse out on the track where it belongs if I were you.
Ride a bit more sedately on the road and leave the 11\10ths stuff for the track. I by the way dont nessasarily mean the body bag stuff -more the guys I've raced with who have no road licences.
No licence i think wuld mean no job
Aww fuggit i sound like an old man

**Bandito** · 18th June 2004, 13:28

Do a season of racing on your RG 150 by the time you have finished you'll be spoilt for choice. I think if you got an RGV 250 for the road you only get board with it and want something bigger after 6 mounths anyway. But after a season of relatively cheap racing on bike you already own you can mare an informed decision on wether you are a racer or a road rider (with a full license by then) or maybe both.

**Two Smoker** · 18th June 2004, 17:44

Originally Posted by Bandito

Do a season of racing on your RG 150 by the time you have finished you'll be spoilt for choice. I think if you got an RGV 250 for the road you only get board with it and want something bigger after 6 mounths anyway. But after a season of relatively cheap racing on bike you already own you can mare an informed decision on wether you are a racer or a road rider (with a full license by then) or maybe both.

Cheers for the advice Bandito

thats what i was thinking along the lines of..... if i get an RGV now i will be bored with it too soon......

As for survival skill, yes i work on those too....... I ride with KK and he has some of the best survival skills i have seen..... My dad is also a cop, and was trained to drive and ride by the MOT so he has taught me a thing or two and still is...... I have also been driving for many years done defensive driving courses etc....

I do not always push it too the limits on the road, because otherwise i would be quickly finding myself in a body bag....i generally ride at about 8/10's and 9/10's of what the bike is capable of........

I cant find anymore speed in the twisties on the RG due to my pegs scraping (an RG has to be pushed alot harder than a CB200 sorry)

And as MR has said, my time i have been on the bike doesnt relate too my skill level......

Im not being a big heaaded egotistic bastard thinking "yeah im the shit and so fast"

Im thinking more along the financial sides and racing career

But once again i thank you all for your inputs

Well im going to race the RG instead of getting a F3 bike...... But i still dont know what to do about a road bike.....

**jrandom** · 18th June 2004, 17:49

Originally Posted by Two Smoker

But i still dont know what to do about a road bike.....

If you want to save the RG150 for the track, go buy a cheap GN or FXR or another boring little commuter type to get around on, set up the RG and go for it in the 150 class. Do your restricted and full tests the first day you can, and treat the intervening time as character-building, or something...

Then you can buy a nice 600 or similar for not much more than a fast 250 would cost you now.

**Two Smoker** · 18th June 2004, 17:57

Originally Posted by jrandom

If you want to save the RG150 for the track, go buy a cheap GN or FXR or another boring little commuter type to get around on, set up the RG and go for it in the 150 class. Do your restricted and full tests the first day you can, and treat the intervening time as character-building, or something...

Then you can buy a nice 600 or similar for not much more than a fast 250 would cost you now.

I booked my restricted on the EXACT first day i could, and now im sitting it on the 22nd of June.......

I dont want a boring commuter tho.... ive got a cage for that..... I need a blatter that has no worries sitting at 100kmh for ages on end (the RG doesnt like it in huge amounts)

Not worried about a 600 for at least 12-18 months....

**Posh Tourer :P** · 18th June 2004, 19:04

Originally Posted by Two Smoker

I dont want a boring commuter tho.... ive got a cage for that..... I need a blatter that has no worries sitting at 100kmh for ages on end (the RG doesnt like it in huge amounts)

Get a CB250RS or a MZ.... they dont mind being at 100. I rode the MZ very happily to whangamata, no worries....

Edit: I've heard those FXRs are good stunt bikes
Edit 2: Of course, anything that could sit happily at 100 would be capable of 150 at least.....

**Firefight** · 19th June 2004, 10:12

Keep the 150, still use it @ track, by a 250 two stroke, and borrow my bike for a bit of practice on road rides. I'll even lend you my license.

F/F

**FROSTY:Me** · 19th June 2004, 10:20

hey TS maybee a crash damaged 250 4 stroke. Ive seen a lot of em in my time and most of these lil pocket rockets only have cosmetic damage.
You would get it cheap and I'd be happy to show ya how to turn it into a road legal streetfighter.
Then you would have a road/stunt bike and a race bike