Newbie (rideNroot)

**rideNroot** · 24th June 2007, 00:09

So i've just got my learners licence, in the market for a 250cc bike (currently looking at a bandit) & am taking lessons from a local school.

Hello there!

**cowboy** · 24th June 2007, 00:26

Good on ya mate & welcome

When you get your bike ride safe

Lots of people here willing to help if you need it

**Mom** · 24th June 2007, 15:01

Welcome to KB and congratulations on getting your learners. Now the fun bit eh? Choosing what bike to buy. Make sure you also invest in the best safety gear that you can afford too!

**tri boy** · 24th June 2007, 17:29

Welcome to the nest.
You'll forget about reality shortly.

**Scorpygirl** · 24th June 2007, 17:38

Welcome to KB mate!!! Good luck in finding a bike that's just right for you.

Please don't feed the animals after dark!!

**Delphinus** · 24th June 2007, 17:41

Welcome, great to have another Dunedin rider

**Trudes** · 24th June 2007, 17:48

Welcome to KB. I love the name, cracked me up!!!!

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**BuFfY** · 24th June 2007, 17:56

Welcome to the site

**Stickchick** · 24th June 2007, 18:48

Welcome to KB and congratulations on getting your learners

**rideNroot** · 24th June 2007, 19:51

thanks everyone!
Gotta say, been trolling these forums for several weeks now, what a massive resource.
I've got a good idea about what equipment to buy now, and realise I'm going to have to spend a pretty penny on it. Without reading threads here I probably would have cruised around in jeans and a jacket.

Decided a GN250 is not my kinda first bike, but instead would prefer a GSF 250 bandit or similar so I have the power to increase my skills after learning the basic stuff.

**nadroj** · 24th June 2007, 20:45

Originally Posted by rideNroot

So i've just got my learners licence, in the market for a 250cc bike (currently looking at a bandit) & am taking lessons from a local school.

Hello there!

Welcome!
May I ask what type of lessons you are taking at the local school..... Riding or ....ing? I may be interested!

**rideNroot** · 25th June 2007, 14:24

I guess it's not so much lessons as structured practice.. The guy from the dunedin riding school puts his cones out at the stadium carpark and for $60 a hour you get to scoot around while getting advice. Certainly has helped with my confidence!
Am going again on wednesday (assuming it's not snowing

) so will have more to report then.

Pretty sure the missus would rather I don't practice anything else there!

**Str8 Jacket** · 25th June 2007, 14:29

Originally Posted by rideNroot

I guess it's not so much lessons as structured practice..(only 1 fullstop necessary) The guy from the Dunedin riding school puts his cones out at the stadium carpark and for $60 an hour you get to scoot around while getting advice. Certainly has helped with my confidence!
Am going again on Wednesday (assuming it's not snowing

) so will have more to report then.

Pretty sure the missus would rather I don't practice anything else there!

Welcome to KB mate. Love the name! Just so that you can "fit into" KB a bit better I have edited your post. Please ensure correct use of punctuation, grammar, full stops, spelling, etc etc. Or you may be asked to leave....

(joking)

**Bend-it** · 25th June 2007, 15:19

Welcome, the bandit's a good bike! It was my first 'proper' bike. Good looking, good handling and plenty quick... Have fun!

**T-Thunder13** · 25th June 2007, 20:09

Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket

Welcome to KB mate. Love the name! Just so that you can "fit into" KB a bit better I have edited your post. Please ensure correct use of punctuation, grammar, full stops, spelling, etc etc. Or you may be asked to leave....

(joking)

hahaha you bitch. youl scare the poor boy off. nice avitar tho.