So freakin happy!

[ital916]

Hey Everyone

This is my first post on KB, but i've kept an eye on the forums for a while. After five years of saving and winning over the olds I've finally got a bike! I've been walking around with the biggest smile on my face ever. After so many years of working towards getting a bike, It feels freakin awesome to have one. Not many of my family and friends agree with the descision, but I love bikes and when i got my little beast it felt so right. Anyway I'm going out in neighbourhood for the first time tomorrow, nervous as hell but really excited.I have a 1998 RG150 if your wondering, such an awesome little ripper *picture attached*. As far as gear goes, Ixon jacket and pants,a shark helmet, boots and teknic leather gloves (in the process of getting a fluorescent jacket and back protector). I'm hoping to make some great friends on KB n i'll see you all out on the road.

Peace out and ride safe.

P.S all advice welcome

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Hey Everyone

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Peace out and ride safe.

P.S all advice welcome

Well done, advice was... take it easy, get to know the bike, its quarks, what it can and can;t do.. what you can and can't do... have fun

[PirateJafa]

Glad to hear you haven't skimped on any of the gear, like many new riders do - after all, it is while you are learning that you will likely need it the most!

You can get a excellent fluoro hi-viz vest by contacting Squiggles of the AUSMC. Join the club, costs you $3 I think it was, and you get a vest that even has "Watch out for motorbikes!" printed on the back. Very sexy indeed.

What part of Auckland are you in? Could get out and cover some asphalt together while you get your confidence up.

[Nasty]

well done .. you are setting yourself up extremely well ... and the bike looks great!! I had the issue with parents and I was in my 30's ... overall they are ok with it now ... and accept it better ... I don't think that parents are ever that happy.

[Drum]

Good on mate. Nice bike and good to see you've got the gear too. Welcome to the site.

[quallman1234]

Well done! Nice job

Dont forget to keep it topped up with oil!!!

[_Gina_]

Welcome and no doubt you will make friends and have fun!

GG

[Mikkel]

Good on ya - looks like you're set to go!

As Alex said, take good care of the 2 strokes...

[Wiki Drifter]

Sweet bike, get ready to have heaps of fun

[fireliv]

Looks good! And you got all the gears, awesome

Have fun, I'm sure you'll love riding as much as everyone here!

Welcome to KB

[Raelynn]

Heh good luck from one newbie to another! I just got a 2001 150FXR on saturday and ... I don't think I would have chosen to get off it at any point but I had responsibilities such as "sleeping" and "working" (everything else was expendible)

it just gets better as well, you think you're excited now...! have fun and be safe

[Romeo]

Hey man, good luck with everything - you're doing it all right aswell. Get a mentor, it doesn't sound like you have too many supporters ;s.

[Mekk]

It's a sexy wee thing all right.

Congrats on reaching your goal, it feels great huh?

[gijoe1313]

Wow, the culmination of a long time of planning and goal setting! Good on you for staying the course and actualising your dream

Hope you have good safe fun and learning about your ride ahead now!

And oh yeah, go the two strokes!

[Fatjim]

Well done, good to see some determination nowadays.

Advice.

1. ALWAYS assume other motorists haven't seen you.

2. Practice your braking. Never snatch at the lever, apply some brake to load the front up before really giving it heaps. Keep your head up and pointing where you want to go. Practice, practice, practice.