A Thank You

[McJim]

Hi There,

Just like to say a big thanks to all out there in Kiwi Biker Land for the great info in the forums.

I always wanted a bike since watching the British Superbikes at Knockhill in Scotland as a Nipper. Somehow life got in the way and I never really got round to it. Moved to NZ about 2 years ago having started a family and have finally (at 36) got myself a bike.

Searching your forums has sorted me out as I had little idea of what was available and no idea of what was any good.

So thanks again to all out there for your fantastic advice - all I need to do now is actually learn how to ride properly!

Cheers

[scumdog]

Welcome to two wheels, it's never too late.

Practice,practice,practice - and watch everywhere for idiots.

[Squeak the Rat]

I see you're from Auckers so Squeaks golden rules doubly apply:

Rule #1: The car drivers can't see you.
Rule #2: If they do see you they'll still try to kill you.

Understand those two rules and you'll be grand. Ride safe and enjoy.

[Biohazard]

I see you're from Auckers so Squeaks golden rules doubly apply:

Rule #1: The car drivers can't see you.
Rule #2: If they do see you they'll still try to kill you.

Understand those two rules and you'll be grand. Ride safe and enjoy.

What he said...they are a bit fucking nutz over here at times...Enjoy ya new found freedom m8, try and do a track day or two...Good way to understand ya bike...and they have NO cars on the track the same time as you

[andrea]

yeah welcome to the site,

[Macktheknife]

Welcome to KB, you dont have to be mad to frequent this place ...but it helps.

[RantyDave]

Welcome to the site. Nice wheels, man.

Dave

[Maha]

A big highland welcome to ya Big McJim, nice bike to start on btw.....

[bladez]

welcome to the bike comunity and nice bike ya got have fun and you will start to wonder why you didnt get one sooner

[raster]

I see you're from Auckers so Squeaks golden rules doubly apply:

Rule #1: The car drivers can't see you.
Rule #2: If they do see you they'll still try to kill you.

Understand those two rules and you'll be grand. Ride safe and enjoy.

Sums it up nicely.

Practice as SD says and don't try and keep up with others that are more experienced than you.

Welcome by the way.

[far queue]

Welcome aboard mate and have fun

[frogfeaturesFZR]

Welcome to the site... it helps if you're already insane

[Swoop]

Welcome mate!

There's good info on this site if you look??? *goes off to find out*

[fozz rock]

nice bike mate

[McJim]

Nice advice on watching out for cars - but I already had a little incident at the end of May where I was knocked off my bike by a people mover driven by an uninsured individual that made me slide along the tarmac using my knee, elbow, footpeg and gear lever instead of the more traditional rubber that's supposed to be stuck to the road. This was due to their imaginative (but completely incorrect) interpretation of the give way rule. The real bugger is I only got 3rd party insurance (coz the damn VTR cost so much I can't afford full insurance!) and I'm not covered for being hit by uninsured drivers. Totally Gutted but have learnt loads about sanding, filling, sanding again and respraying. Also found a cheap and reasonable company in the UK doing fantastic Decals online (postage about $6 - the picture in my profile is After the accident). Gonna claim household insurance for damage to lid, jacket, pants and 1 seriously munted boot (probably be able to claim for 2 boots coz they come in pairs). After some physio can bend my knee again without pain - got back on the bike the day after the accident - hurt like hell but if I'd left it too long would have been difficult to get the confidence back.