New to riding, new bike! (Lozza2442)

[Akzle]

actually GN doesn't look that extreme. i was thinking more chopper styles. but still i'd say 60% of the weight is on the back.

[GrayWolf]

Haha whoops didn't see your comment before I replied!!!

I have a brand new (to me) helmet from Cycletreads and the dude fitted me. Initially I had chosen one helmet but he said that that wasn't a good fit for me and put me in a different one (was actually cheaper) which was hugely on special. (Something rediculous like $300 off)
I'll guess its a reasonable lid then..... check it on the SHARP site for shits n giggles. (decent quality... Nolan, Shoei etc)

Thanks for the comments about womens jackets and "prettyness". TBH I could care less when it comes to prettyness. As far as i'm concerned, it's protective clothes and it should be there to HELP not to make me look like a model. But I will defo keep an eye out for those damn seams. Hey look! It's one of those crap jackets you were talking about! http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=494615670

OK, now here's where I'm gonna confuse you, if the back looks the same as the front? NOPE! if the rear has only a couple of panels? Would be OK for a starter jacket. Even though companies like Cnell, Qmoto, etc etc dont have to fund the huge overheads many bike shops do, a $100 jacket is 'budget basement'. Now Cycletreads? if my aging old brain is correct, which it sometimes err's... they used to/still do Ixon bike gear, if correct I think they out display items in tardme at a very reasonable price. Now Ixon is french made and a subsiduary of a ski clothing factory, I'm English and if you think the Aussie/NZ 'rivalry' is hot? We've been at it for 100's of years, so for a Brit to say French made gear is top quality? it farkin needs to be. My 2 'top level' touring jackets are Ixon (we are talkin teknix, spidi quality garments) and my ride to work everyday (30km ride) is an Ixon Skeleton jacket.

I was thinking of getting a jacket off "Tardme" (haha) and as an interval these jeans from Cycletreads - http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/product...ns_kevlar.aspx What do you think?
at those prices? grab a couple of pairs... if its cold? you'll soon learn why us old buggers openly admit to wearing women's tights, thermals etc under jeans, all you need then is your YELLOW PVC waterproof overtrousers........

Are these gloves any good? (Till I can afford expensive $200 ones) http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/product...gloves_70.aspx
at a quick look they seem OK but I'm guessing are 'summer' gloves. I'm gonna guess depending on hand size (like 'er indoors) most women's gloves will be 'pillion/cutesy' gloves. My 5 brand winter gloves were $280 and look like bleedin gauntlets from a suit of armour..... but TOASTY warm; have a look at the 'guy's' gloves in store.

Does anyone know anything about "cnell" gear on Tardme? Seems a bit cheap to be any good? http://www.trademe.co.nz/stores/cnel...rs-gear?&cid=1

I guess it's personal choice.. some here will give empiric evidence of durability and quality, I think simply get what you pay for... so maybe get the cheap arsed one now, and save to replace with a good quality brand named jacket... again the interwebby thing is your friend... so many forums, so many riding groups.......

[duckonin]

forget anything you think you know.

get on your bike, head for somewhere with "gorge" in the name.
don't try pushing it, if cars queue behind you then pull over and stop.
pay attention to what your bike does underneath you. there is no point in fighting it. by the time you're ridden there and back you'll be competent.

then read up, go hard and get some l33t skillz.

You dick- wit are a waste of space !!!!!!!

[Lozza2442]

You dick- wit are a waste of space !!!!!!!

There's a whole lotta hate all of a sudden :/

Haha I could always crank out the Rollerhockey gear for now while I'm practicing. nothing like a little bit of reinforced steel in your pants.

[Akzle]

do you ride road bikes?

Why is it do you think, that they have enormous front brakes and crap back ones?

The added forces on a down hill road add so little to anything you should pay it no heed at all.

just to establish your expertise here... you're a motorcycle instructor? you race?

schweet schweet bike, but, bad attitude.

There's a whole lotta hate all of a sudden :/

they follow me. i would be flattered, but their time obviously isn't worth that much if they can waste it on me =)

[nzspokes]

Just come long to Sass mate. Free training. Hours ride then carpark work.

And feel free to ask questions.

[Lozza2442]

Just come long to Sass mate. Free training. Hours ride then carpark work.

And feel free to ask questions.

Where is Sass? That sounds perfect!

[nzspokes]

forget anything you think you know.

So your a Motorcycle trainer now?

Hes been trained by Riderskills. They are very good. Its a great starting point.

Did me just fine.

[nzspokes]

Where is Sass? That sounds perfect!

You posted there before,

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...highlight=sass

[Lozza2442]

You posted there before,

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...highlight=sass

Ooooh South Auckland Street Skills, gotcha! I got confused and thought it was something else. Something new that I hasn't seen.

I'm defo going to go to sass in that case!

[Drew]

just to establish your expertise here... you're a motorcycle instructor? you race?

schweet schweet bike, but, bad attitude.


they follow me. i would be flattered, but their time obviously isn't worth that much if they can waste it on me =)

I've done a bit of racing, but more importantly I understand how a bike works. Even a cruiser is weight biased front. But this young lady doesn't need to understand all that crap (bet a chocate fish that you tried practice 'counter steering' consciously too).

And I've never talked to or about you before this thread, I just call fuckwits...well, fuckwits.

[skinman]

to the OP
welcome to the off topic, bitchy world of KB

For carpark work jeans should be fine but do wear jacket, gloves, boots & helmet.
If you do happen to lose your balance & fall over the gear will save a lot of discomfort.
I have tried it & its true. My bike fell on top of me once (it is 270kg) & I was unbruised.
Boots with ankle protection are good to have as is armored gear.

For things like helmets you wont know what is going to work best for you until you have ridden for a bit unless your lucky & get it right first time.
Dont stress to much as you will probably start replacing gear after the first year or 2 anyway. When the bike size increases & the speed goes up it will expose weaknesses in the gear which wont be apparent at this stage.

Do try & do rider training. Might save you an off.

Use your discretion as to all advise given, it may or may not be best for you.

Have fun.
PS this weekends probably going to be a bit dodgy for riding esp sunday

[george formby]

PS this weekends probably going to be a bit dodgy for riding esp sunday

Do you really need to say that?

It's p!$$ed down every Sunday afternoon & Monday (my free time) for the last two months.. Tuesday morning will be gorgeooooooous! I can watch it from work. Arse.

All ranted out!


Fook it. I will put my dingalings into a carrier bag & go for a ride anyway, the bike needs a wash.

[duckonin]

There's a whole lotta hate all of a sudden :/

Nope not 'HATE' Lozza Bad advice from a dick is just plain 'Bad Advice'. You have just started riding you need the best advice to stay safe, go and do an approved course. Find a 'GOOD' mentor.

[Lozza2442]

Nope not 'HATE' Lozza Bad advice from a dick is just plain 'Bad Advice'. You have just started riding you need the best advice to stay safe, go and do an approved course. Find a 'GOOD' mentor.

Hokay, I've already done some training with Ridertraining. Now I just need to practice the basic stuff over and over and I'll prob go to NASS or SASS. I've gotten messages from a dude who seems pretty awesome offering to help (in a non creepy way I should add) so I'll defo try take him up on that offer at some point soon too.
I'm stuck at a family thing all weekend, which is annoying cause all I really want to do is clock up some carpark practice hours -_-

When I recover from the costs of setting up I'm gonna go do this - http://www.ridertraining.co.nz/119527.html or this http://www.riderskills.co.nz/default...&rightbar=none preferably the first one but if they have no course dates then the second.