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    Quote Originally Posted by Akzle View Post
    nice ride, btw. Enjoy and keep the rubber side down and whatnot.

    Giz a turn on your missus.
    uhh thanks..
    A helmet is not an accessory - you are correct - my bad..

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    Quote Originally Posted by rabbid View Post
    Thanks to everyone who looked at the thread and replied. I have bought a brand new Honda CBR300R (non-ABS who needs it!) in red and white fairings. Looking forward to when i receive delivery tomorrow and take it for a spin!!
    Accessories i bought were a SHOEI Helmet (3 stripes), Some Textile Gloves and also a hard shell backpack.
    Congrats Rabbid. The CBR300R is a great first bike, and with Honda quality and service you'll definitely have your piece of mind.

    I'd advise you look into a textile jacket next. All weather, fully amoured, removable thermal lining. Sure to find some good deals now that summer's approaching.

    Anyway, stay safe and enjoy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Akzle View Post

    Giz a turn on your missus.
    He's looking at a honda !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rhys View Post
    He's looking at a honda !
    any port in a storm...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Akzle View Post
    Giz a turn on your missus.
    Me first ... I'm older ...
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    Me first ... I'm older ...
    Reckon you would be too old, soft cock.

    No young woman is going to wait around until the pills kick in.
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    Quote Originally Posted by unstuck View Post
    Reckon you would be too old, soft cock.

    No young woman is going to wait around until the pills kick in.
    Haven't you heard of Pre-Loading?
    Physics; Thou art a cruel, heartless Bitch-of-a-Mistress

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    Quote Originally Posted by avimistry View Post
    Congrats Rabbid. The CBR300R is a great first bike, and with Honda quality and service you'll definitely have your piece of mind.

    I'd advise you look into a textile jacket next. All weather, fully amoured, removable thermal lining. Sure to find some good deals now that summer's approaching.

    Anyway, stay safe and enjoy!
    Re other posts - Man! this forum is where all the witty people are at! good!

    yeah - i am looking at a jacket now and there are loads of deals going too....where do you guys do your bike gear shopping? online? in store? cheapest? best quality? what are the different stores that are good? i have only been to cyclespot in takapunani so far obviously. keen to check out other places that you guys buy from..

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    need to remember how to delete posts

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    Quote Originally Posted by rabbid View Post
    ....where do you guys do your bike gear shopping? online? in store? cheapest? best quality?
    Ho ho ho... Prepare to open a can of worms!


    If you can make it on Kiwibiker you can make it anywhere.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rabbid View Post
    i am looking at a jacket now
    triple or double stitched......
    "Sorry Officer, umm.... my yellow power band got stuck wide open"

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    Quote Originally Posted by rabbid View Post
    Re other posts - Man! this forum is where all the witty people are at! good!

    yeah - i am looking at a jacket now and there are loads of deals going too....where do you guys do your bike gear shopping? online? in store? cheapest? best quality? what are the different stores that are good? i have only been to cyclespot in takapunani so far obviously. keen to check out other places that you guys buy from..
    Definitely Cyclethreads in Takapuna. I got my boots and helmet from them. Only thing is they don't stock Astars. Otherwise I'd get everything from them. PM me for more info.

    Also look at MCG in Henderson. Actually an online store and you're sure to get a good deal. Cyclespot has some good deals every now and then. Same with Motomail.

    Heard great things about 1Tonne. Gear seems more than decent and prices are great. Will be looking into getting some stuff myself.

    I'd recommend not to skimp on this part. You only get one body after all. And you won't go wrong with any of the big names like Astars, Revit, Berik, Dianese, etc. Also dririder for textile, all weather gear.

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    Thanks to everyone who looked at the thread and replied. I have bought a brand new Honda CBR300R (non-ABS who needs it!) in red and white fairings. Looking forward to when i receive delivery tomorrow and take it for a spin!!


    how was the bike?
    im thinking about getting the 2015 version

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zak View Post
    non-ABS who needs it!
    probably the same demograph who buys a cbr300 without test riding it.

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    Hyosung Gt250R are good first bikes, especially with an aftermarket exhaust, Demon or something. They are actually one of the faster 250s around, have to be to be competition to the CB250

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