How to convince dad.

[jrandom]

FXR150s are boring. Dualsport type bikes are great fun. What do you want an FXR for, anyway? If you're bigger than about 5'2" and weigh more than 55kg, you'll look silly on it.

FXRs are great for people who already know all that, and prefer one to a scooter as a transport appliance. The little 150 four-stroke single is totally sweet.

Anyway. Just buy a DT230, like the people said. If you're not going to take it offroad, put road tyres on. Motard!

[wildpudding]

Just do what I did and dont listen to the parents, save up some $, and go out and buy whatever bike you want anyway. Typical teenage "I can do what I like" attitude. Got an FXR as my first bike, and reckon it was good as for what it is.

Stefan

[jrandom]

Got an FXR as my first bike...

Me too.

With counselling, I've been able to stop trying to convince myself that it was a smart idea.

[bert_is_evil]

Is he paying for it? If so then you should get whatever he wants to buy you.

[lukelin250]

dont listen to your parents do what you gotta do thats what makes a man. most parents dont want there kids getting bikes but deep down theyll respect you for it,, and even harbour a lil jealousy that they dont have one heehhe

[quallman1234]

Hey, thanks for the ideas guys .
Uhmm me and dad are going 50/50 on it but its taking so long for him to decide what type too get that ive been tempted just too go out there and buy one .
A DT230 sounds great ill see what i can do .
Now that i think about it a dual sport is a good idea .

Cheers for changing my mind, oh and im not a spoort little brat if u got that idea .

Cheers.

[lukelin250]

Cheers for changing my mind, oh and im not a spoort little brat if u got that idea .

Cheers.

maybe not, but youll be doing the dishes and cleaning your room for awhile

[quallman1234]

maybe not, but youll be doing the dishes and cleaning your room for awhile

[Roj]

Cheers for changing my mind, oh and im not a spoort little brat if u got that idea .

Cheers.

you changed your own mind... what was offered was some good advise and some opinions, the most amazing thing is that there is a young person who will listen to it.

The dual purpose bikes can very good to learn on by using them off road where there are no cars, once you get your bike let us know, and see if you can find a mentor in your area to get you started in the right direction

and if you want a really methodical view on learning to ride try reading BuckBuckNo1's thread:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=30010


Good luck with the future riding

[Ghost Lemur]

There's a fair amount of Dualsporters in Wellington, so once you're licenced with bike. Get out there and join them. You'll learn bucket loads, and much quicker than riding by yourself.

Has the added benefit of being able to tap those decades worth of experience while your out there doing it.

What's your combined bike budget? Also don't forget a gear budget.

[quallman1234]

There's a fair amount of Dualsporters in Wellington, so once you're licenced with bike. Get out there and join them. You'll learn bucket loads, and much quicker than riding by yourself.

Has the added benefit of being able to tap those decades worth of experience while your out there doing it.

What's your combined bike budget? Also don't forget a gear budget.

Probably around the 2.5 - 3k mark not a great deal of money but not bad for a 16 year old, i think i could probably pick up a 04 NXR125 for about 2-2.5k then 500hundred for other stuff

[crashe]

Probably around the 2.5 - 3k mark not a great deal of money but not bad for a 16 year old, i think i could probably pick up a 04 NXR125 for about 2-2.5k then 500hundred for other stuff

Buy a brand new helmet. They can start from $150 upwards and make sure that it fits securely.
Do NOT use a second hand helmet.
Gloves - about $40 to $60 good cheap ones.
Boots - go to the warehouse and buy those pull on ones to at least start out until you can get better quality stuff.
Jacket - check out bike shops for make, brand and size and then perruse Trade Me for the bargin.
Bike Pants - as above re jacket.


Or put in your order for christmas pressie stuff from the family to help you get bike gear.

Now once you have got the bike and gear...... start putting aside money for petrol and general maintainence.
You need to have chain lube and oil for the engine for regular oil changes.
Long term maintainence stuff to buy: chain, sprockets, tyres.

Anything you aint sure about when doing stuff on your bike, come on in to the forums and start a thread and ask away. Someone on here will be able to help you out. No question is silly.

Take it easy out there when you get on your bike.

[quallman1234]

Buy a brand new helmet. They can start from $150 upwards and make sure that it fits securely.
Do NOT use a second hand helmet.
Gloves - about $40 to $60 good cheap ones.
Boots - go to the warehouse and buy those pull on ones to at least start out until you can get better quality stuff.
Jacket - check out bike shops for make, brand and size and then perruse Trade Me for the bargin.
Bike Pants - as above re jacket.




Or put in your order for christmas pressie stuff from the family to help you get bike gear.

Now once you have got the bike and gear...... start putting aside money for petrol and general maintainence.
You need to have chain lube and oil for the engine for regular oil changes.
Long term maintainence stuff to buy: chain, sprockets, tyres.

Anything you aint sure about when doing stuff on your bike, come on in to the forums and start a thread and ask away. Someone on here will be able to help you out. No question is silly.

Take it easy out there when you get on your bike.

Thanks heaps .
I bought my road code today and already have a helment .
Hopefully going for my learners on thursday .

[lukelin250]

your a good lil battler

[carver]

just take what your given...otherwise he may shy away from sorting you out all together.
NXR's rule man, zero index borrowed my one-pm him for what he thinks.