New rider from Tawa (liamrae)

**liamrae** · 24th August 2007, 20:51

hey all, ive already introduced myself but then the site crashed and my post disappeared. um ive just bought my first bike a 2002 FXR150. just wonderin if theres anyone around tawa, porirua or johnsonville that wouldnt mind giving me a few pointers and tips before i got for my Basic Handling Skills test. oh and wheres a good place to get some gear eg. Helmets, leathers etc etc

**Nasty** · 24th August 2007, 20:59

Hi Liamrae .. there are a huge number of people out our way that would love to ride with you .... Grub and I are in Whitby ... but he is not quite on the bike at the moment ... but check out the mentors page http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/mentors.php?

Those guys/gals are experience riders/teachers/mentors who volunteer their time to helping out the newies

Will be good to see you out and about soon.

**liamrae** · 24th August 2007, 21:01

thanks alot. just having a look now.

**325rocket** · 24th August 2007, 22:57

Originally Posted by liamrae

oh and wheres a good place to get some gear eg. Helmets, leathers etc etc

hi
i got all my stuff from TSS in lower hutt. if you go there see kerry, bloody good guy he'll sort you out.

**gijoe1313** · 25th August 2007, 08:30

Welcome to KB! Yep, that rare blue moon with green polka dots happened when the site went down! Not to worry, the real reason should be out there riding away! Keep us posted on your experiences and don't be shy to jump in on the crazy fest here!

MD · 25th August 2007, 11:12

Have you got a sister called Lynn??? Sorry that must be a worn out joke.

Tawa seems to attract the elite, intelligent members of KBer. Pillars of society we are. How do you fit in? The others live in the Hutt...say no more.

Welcome and I have sent you a private message.

Mark

**phoenixgtr** · 25th August 2007, 11:23

Hello again.

Don't forget about TCWNR when you're ready.

In terms of gear, head to TSS on Cuba St in Lower Hutt. They're really good. Talk to Kerry. He's awesome and will give you a good deal on gear

**Sparky Bills** · 25th August 2007, 11:50

Already said gday.

**madmal64** · 25th August 2007, 11:54

Originally Posted by MD

Tawa seems to attract the elite, intelligent members of KBer. Pillars of society we are. How do you fit in? The others live in the Hutt...say no more.

Mark

Ahem!!! I think you may find that there a quite a few intelligent KBers that live in Titahi Bay Mate!
Clive & myself for starters! We at least have to good sense to ride Italian machines.

And who's bike gave out more rides at the last school gala eh?

BTW welcome (again) to the madhouse liamrae and will catch up with you on a ride somwhere, sometime.

MD · 25th August 2007, 13:45

Originally Posted by madmal64

Ahem!!! I think you may find that there a quite a few intelligent KBers that live in Titahi Bay Mate!
Clive & myself for starters! We at least have to good sense to ride Italian machines.

And who's bike gave out more rides at the last school gala eh?

Ok, your honourary good citizenship badge is in the post.