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  1. 8th May 2007, 19:29 #1
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    Finally took the plunge, another newbie here (carbacca)

    did my basic skills and scratchie about 2 weeks ago and just now finally sorted out a bike, seller delivering it tomorrow

    hopefully wont be long before i can
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    welcome to Two Wheels

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    Quote Originally Posted by carbacca View Post
    did my basic skills and scratchie about 2 weeks ago and just now finally sorted out a bike, seller delivering it tomorrow

    hopefully wont be long before i can
    Awesome Carbacca!! Enjoy the new bike, there is lots to learn. What kind of bike are you getting?

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    hyosung gt250r

    figuring a plan to get started is the hardest part for me actually. i want to do some courses (BRONZ one) but i still need to get myself up to a stage where i ride my butt out to whenuapai...any ideas or suggestions anyone??
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    Quote Originally Posted by carbacca View Post
    ...any ideas or suggestions anyone??
    Start saving for a Daytona 675!

    ...but seriously, check out the 'Club 250' thread on KB. Other 250 riders with recent, useful experiences...

    oh...

    And start saving for a Daytona 675

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    Quote Originally Posted by TS99 View Post

    And start saving for a Daytona 675
    hm that kinda looks like the GT250R...i wonder who copied who??
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    Quote Originally Posted by carbacca View Post
    hm that kinda looks like the GT250R...i wonder who copied who??
    Everyone knows that Asians perfected the art of the copy/knock off DVDs, brand shoes....bikes....

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    no unfortunately didnt have a choice, bought second hand. did have a choice between black and red at one stage but it ended up as the red one
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    Quote Originally Posted by carbacca View Post
    no unfortunately didnt have a choice, bought second hand. did have a choice between black and red at one stage but it ended up as the red one
    Ooooh... go fasta red .... nice choice
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