Another Noob (Howsie)

**Howsie** · 29th November 2008, 18:21

Hello all KB guys and girls out there! I have been reading many threads over the past week and i feel like i know some of you already, all the threads make very interesting reading!

Im just starting out into the wonderful world of motorbikes, have wanted one for years but Mum and Dad always said "no" as most parents would.

Sitting my BHST in a week or 2 then off shopping for a bike, most likely the new Ninja 250R in green! Havnt stopped thinking about it since sitting on one at Big Boys Toys a few weeks ago. As im sure most would agree, the best money ever spent is on a bike!

I look forward to seeing some of you guys out on the roads real soon!

Howsie

**naphazoline** · 29th November 2008, 18:27

welcome aboard howsie.
great to have another person getting into bikes

**cheshirecat** · 29th November 2008, 19:47

Hi there Howsie

"Just thinking"
Usually it's dreaming day and night 24/7
Welcome to the 'club'

**Mr corse** · 29th November 2008, 20:41

Originally Posted by Howsie

Hello all KB guys and girls out there! I have been reading many threads over the past week and i feel like i know some of you already, all the threads make very interesting reading!

Im just starting out into the wonderful world of motorbikes, have wanted one for years but Mum and Dad always said "no" as most parents would.

Sitting my BHST in a week or 2 then off shopping for a bike, most likely the new Ninja 250R in green! Havnt stopped thinking about it since sitting on one at Big Boys Toys a few weeks ago. As im sure most would agree, the best money ever spent is on a bike!

I look forward to seeing some of you guys out on the roads real soon!

Howsie

Welcome
I remember when my mum said no son of mine gonna live under my roof and have a motorcycle. next day I rode home on a motorcycle. Ride safe

**fire eyes** · 29th November 2008, 21:29

welcome howsie!

**MyGSXF:Me** · 29th November 2008, 21:56

Originally Posted by Howsie

the best money ever spent is on a bike!

Yes..

& no..

Yes.. coz it's unquestionably the BEST passion to have in the world...

& no.. coz the BEST money you will spend on your new passion.. is proper rider training!!!

A flash new bike might look good.. fancy gear might save ya skin & bones.. but good rider training might save ya LIFE!!!

Check out your yellow pages for courses.. &

check out here for the AK mentors..

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/mentors.php?do=list

oh.. & welcome to the "real world"!! ENJOY!!!

**FJRider** · 29th November 2008, 22:05

The best money ever spent is on a decent meal... but a bike is a hell of a lot more fun...

**Howsie** · 30th November 2008, 09:29

Thanks to all that have posted so far, i agree with what everyone has said. I will definately be putting lots of time into rider training, half the reason of me getting a bike is to learn a new skill so will be wanting to maximise in that area!

**blossomsowner** · 30th November 2008, 10:38

howsie.........what the hell is a coffee service technician? Are you sure its a real job...........

anyway .................

welcome................take your time picking a bike, try a few different things out before you buy.

**Howsie** · 30th November 2008, 15:13

Originally Posted by blossomsowner

howsie.........what the hell is a coffee service technician? Are you sure its a real job...........

anyway .................

welcome................take your time picking a bike, try a few different things out before you buy.

a coffee service technician is very similiar to that of an appliance repair guy except i work specifically on the big commercial (and some domestic) coffee machines that you see in cafes and the like. Those little cheap machines you buy in Harvey Norman etc dnt count

My preference is for quick and nimble rather than bigger and slower but will try and check out a few others also. Thanks for your advice

Howsie