Hey all! New rider here (jordanfromnz)

**_Shrek_** · 2nd February 2014, 15:41

Originally Posted by jordanfromnz

Haha I'm originally from Hamilton so anythings an improvement really

I plan on commuting through winter so there'll be no complaints from this guy

one peace suit over ya riding gear works well that way you can save a bit, T100 nice choice

**Jantar** · 2nd February 2014, 16:22

Originally Posted by Akzle

.....whats up with all these six foot something, hundred and something kilo guys lately? is there a new club or something?
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Originally Posted by _Shrek_

enjoy ya new bike, & like what's been said don't take things to serious on here, or get a thicker skin, if a rider trainer day comes up do it you can, worth their weight, ACC run so should only cost $50

Welcome Jordan. Don't take any notice of Akzle, he's just jealous of the 100+ kg riders. Shrek is our king.

**jordanfromnz** · 2nd February 2014, 19:41

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

one peace suit over ya riding gear works well that way you can save a bit, T100 nice choice

Mmm I had a look at some one pieces.. any recommendations?

And yes, the T100 ..

The two tone white with gold paint job is my favourite I think ..

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**russd7** · 2nd February 2014, 19:49

my experience with one peice suits is don't, feken awkward things to get in and out of and ya still get wet in the crutch which is no fun for me, i gone back to a cheap pair of PVC leggings and drizabone, only thing i have worn over me leathers and still managed to stay dry and i ride in all sorts of weather

**FJRider** · 2nd February 2014, 19:55

Originally Posted by russd7

my experience with one peice suits is don't, feken awkward things to get in and out of and ya still get wet in the crutch which is no fun for me, i gone back to a cheap pair of PVC leggings and drizabone, only thing i have worn over me leathers and still managed to stay dry and i ride in all sorts of weather

I had a Line 7 Bib front leggings and jacket. Never had issues ...

**Mo NZ** · 2nd February 2014, 19:55

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

one peace suit over ya riding gear works well that way you can save a bit, T100 nice choice

You have the bug now. The only cure is more bikes. HaHa.
T100 . Get a good one and make it a keepa.

**russd7** · 2nd February 2014, 19:59

Originally Posted by FJRider

I had a Line 7 Bib front leggings and jacket. Never had issues ...

used to have same set up when i was a young fella, yeah forgot about them, they were good, was really meaning this bloody new shit they have is useless and even when i was farming still didnt keep me as dry as pvc and oilskin

**FJRider** · 2nd February 2014, 20:24

Originally Posted by russd7

used to have same set up when i was a young fella, yeah forgot about them, they were good, was really meaning this bloody new shit they have is useless and even when i was farming still didnt keep me as dry as pvc and oilskin

CRT (now rebranded Farmers) or Wrightsons or any farm/rural supply business's are good places to get hard wearing wet weather gear.

**russd7** · 2nd February 2014, 21:06

Originally Posted by FJRider

CRT (now rebranded Farmers) or Wrightsons or any farm/rural supply business's are good places to get hard wearing wet weather gear.

crt is now farmlands and no most of the shit they sell is not waterproof, i used to sell that stuff,and have worn most of the range when i was farming, the best stuff is the stuff the yaughties wear but that stuff is farkin exspensive, i just bought a mid range set of pvc leggings from E Hayes for $40, definately waterproof and so far have survived being worn 5 times which is more than the couple of one peice suits i have had managed and they never kept me dry, and my old drizabone riding coat still keeps me dry, only prob with that is its so bulky

**_Shrek_** · 2nd February 2014, 21:14

Originally Posted by jordanfromnz

Mmm I had a look at some one pieces.. any recommendations?

And yes, the T100 ..

The two tone white with gold paint job is my favourite I think ..

I use dri-rider lets some damp in not bad as it's not enough to get a wet arse with riding gear on under, $100 & mine have been going since 2006 & still work ok they also keep the wind out as well

**_Shrek_** · 2nd February 2014, 21:20

Originally Posted by Mo NZ

You have the bug now. The only cure is more bikes. HaHa.
T100 . Get a good one and make it a keepa.

while I like the T100 & would if I could, but I want a 68 bonnie or an Indian, don't mind if they come in a box,

& keep the beamer for playing in the hills

**jordanfromnz** · 5th February 2014, 08:50

What are your thoughts on a VL250 Intruder for a guy my size?

**YellowDog** · 5th February 2014, 11:35

Originally Posted by jordanfromnz

What are your thoughts on a VL250 Intruder for a guy my size?

The Intruder's my favourite of the learner bunch of bikes.

You need to sit on one to see how you fit.

I'd be looking at more of an upright bike myself (off-roader style) from the larger bike approved list.

Good luck!

**jordanfromnz** · 10th February 2014, 17:55

Just an update for everyone .. So I decided not to get the Hyosung GT250. Financial side of things I was not comfortable with.. decided I'd rather not get a brand new bike as a first bike. So now I'm back to sqaure one .. kinda.

I want to spend around $2000.. It needs to be a big bike and LAMS approved. Prefer cruiser look but doesn't have to be one. Any suggestions?

I'm gonna ring up a guy about a Honda CX400 Custom tonight, see how that goes. Looks cool IMO.

**_Shrek_** · 11th February 2014, 15:38

Originally Posted by jordanfromnz

Just an update for everyone .. So I decided not to get the Hyosung GT250. Financial side of things I was not comfortable with.. decided I'd rather not get a brand new bike as a first bike. So now I'm back to sqaure one .. kinda.

I want to spend around $2000.. It needs to be a big bike and LAMS approved. Prefer cruiser look but doesn't have to be one. Any suggestions?

I'm gonna ring up a guy about a Honda CX400 Custom tonight, see how that goes. Looks cool IMO.

690 KTM good for you long legged bugga's & you can take the long way home if you want

or have a set of motard wheels on hand if you want to.......