New Biker Needs Help

[Moi]

Looks like the op has scarpered on account of not receiving the kind of support & advice he had planned on.
No doubt there will be a Facebook thread requesting a group hug & a givealittle page to help raise money so he can buy a bike that doesn't cause unnecessary embarrassment Because of it being too old & not Italian.
It will also require a few paid days of leave under the new domestic violence legislation & flexible hours to locate a bike that fits the criteria.
What did he think he was going to get here, it's not Facebook.

Hang on... think you might have jumped the gun by a day... didn't the OP say he was going to do his Basic Handling/CBTA tomorrow and then he was off to buy the bike of his dreams...

Meanwhile, what do you mean, this isn't FaceBook?

[FJRider]

... Meanwhile, what do you mean, this isn't FaceBook?

I once commented to a gent on facebook (that was moaning about some issue) ... that "some people confuse facebook with the real world".

His reply ... "You can't be serious .. ???"

[FJRider]

They are right about buying an old bike, I gave my Son a ride on my LAMS Triumph 650 but he decided that technology had improved since 1953 ...

I doubt if it has ... in England ...

[SaferRides]

Looks like the op has scarpered on account of not receiving the kind of support & advice he had planned on.
No doubt there will be a Facebook thread requesting a group hug & a givealittle page to help raise money so he can buy a bike that doesn't cause unnecessary embarrassment Because of it being too old & not Italian.
It will also require a few paid days of leave under the new domestic violence legislation & flexible hours to locate a bike that fits the criteria.
What did he think he was going to get here, it's not Facebook.

Well, haven't you all done well. Maybe he was actually looking for some decent advice?

[sidecar bob]

Well, haven't you all done well. Maybe he was actually looking for some decent advice?

And when he got it, it turned out that he knew better already.
Giving advice is pointless, The smart don't need it & the stupid don't heed it.
Anyway, wrong forum. He was looking for fashion advice, not motorcycle advice.

[Murray]

Looks like the op has scarpered on account of not receiving the kind of support & advice he had planned on.
No doubt there will be a Facebook thread requesting a group hug & a givealittle page to help raise money so he can buy a bike that doesn't cause unnecessary embarrassment Because of it being too old & not Italian.
It will also require a few paid days of leave under the new domestic violence legislation & flexible hours to locate a bike that fits the criteria.
What did he think he was going to get here, it's not Facebook.

He was a dick anyway and I can't believe how polite everyone was to him

[FJRider]

He was a dick anyway and I can't believe how polite everyone was to him

KB has standards you know ...

[Dharmbir]

nigha my nigha,for some reason my email werent letting me know of new responses and i had thought nothing was being posted on my thread, today out of blue it gave me a notification of a new response and id be damn .. ok allya grandbras! had me in the center of your joke! ya done my BHS in 2 minutes and inspect person said you are really good as i have ridden back in India .. got my 6L yesterday..im looking at this tomorrow for $2.5 https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Lis...?id=1679802938 or i might pay $3k https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Lis...9243&archive=1 ..... also bought https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...9dde7749002967 https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...561e1b0dce8c67.... now let the laughter begin

[FJRider]

Who suggested buying those heaps of shit ... and ... the gear might do until you can afford decent stuff ...

[nzspokes]

Who suggested buying those heaps of shit ... and ... the gear might do until you can afford decent stuff ...

They are gardening gloves??????

[Hoonicorn]

The ninja looks rough, a very rusted chain too. That's usually a sign of poor maintenance.

Check for a flat (squared off) rear tyre and make sure all the indicator lights (dash warning lights) turn on when starting the bike, that it has a current WoF, and brakes have good bite and the brake lights come on when you apply front or rear brakes , the indicators work and daytime running light and highbeam etc... check the clutch operation, look out for bent and damaged levers, see if the handlebars line up straight when the front wheel is straight and get someone mechanically savvy to come with you and give it a look over if possible.

and don't cheap out on the helmet, its the only thing protecting the mush between your ears and the road coming at you at 100km/h

[FJRider]

and don't cheap out on the helmet, its the only thing protecting the mush between your ears and the road coming at you at 100km/h

Or one you haven't TRIED ON FIRST. Less than 5 minutes with it on your head tells you a lot. If you can ... go for a ride with it on. The wind noise on some cheapies will drive you nuts.

[Dharmbir]

Or one you haven't TRIED ON FIRST. Less than 5 minutes with it on your head tells you a lot. If you can ... go for a ride with it on. The wind noise on some cheapies will drive you nuts.

i had tried it on its L weights about 1.5kg foking heavy ,,ninja guy is coming over i will be going for my first ride ever in nz ,wish me luck

[rustys]

i had tried it on its L weights about 1.5kg foking heavy ,,ninja guy is coming over i will be going for my first ride ever in nz ,wish me luck

Fark this will be interesting..., please come back and tell us how you went, we can offer you more good advice on KB here seeing your such a good listener....

[Dharmbir]

Fark this will be interesting..., please come back and tell us how you went, we can offer you more good advice on KB here seeing your such a good listener....

so i bought it for $2500 ,, went for ride and i DO feel scared without my nighty armor lmao! how many L plate do i need to show on my motorbike 1 or 2?

also he said its running low on engine oil .. there nothing on tilted bike but when i upright the bike screen fills up fast.

what is the temp sign light on igniton?