Newbi looking for advice

[bd-850]

Hello all,

well to start off, my name is Ben, live in a small town near Wagga Wagga.

ive been looking at bikes for awhile now, ive sat on a few bikes and the Kawasaki Ninja 250 just felt right.

i hope to have a bike by the end of the year, just cant seem to save money, stupid cars.

im sure i will have a few stupid questions to ask later on.

[Smitty]

welcome

...and ask away

[bd-850]

Thanks,

Ron told me about this forum (dont know his username on here, but he also owns a CJ Lancer

I guess to start off with, is:

Roughly what would you spend on all the protective gear? im not gona be one of these guys who ride in shorts and singlet.
so Gloves, Jacket, pants, etc and not a proper leather race suit.

[-b-r-e-n-t-]

I'd say at the end of the day you would be looking around $1000 plus or minus a couple of hundred (depends on what brand you buy). I paid about $1200 for my stuff, however I only have a textile jacket and pants. Leather will set you back even more. Just don't be skimpy or cheap with gear.

[-b-r-e-n-t-]

Welcome to KSRC btw

[bd-850]

Sweet, i already have a Helmet, dad got one but not the style he wanted so i scored it so thats a bonus

[6maniac]

Welcome to the asylum, Ben.......

















and take no notice of monkeyporn references

[fadz90]

$500 for helmet $400 for my rjay jacket $50 for gloves and $160 for my boots, look around you can pick some gear up cheap in a few different places.
also depends on the colour, style and design of the gear you want...

..not that there's anything wrong with riding in shorts and t shirts, just kiss your skin goodbye when you fall off...

[bd-850]

Thanks Ron, i wounder if i could get a Ninja and respray it Rally Red


Fedz - What do you mean when i fall off

[fadz90]

hahah my bad IF** you fall offf...

[bd-850]

im sure i will fall off, only ever riden my dads Honda XL175.

[-b-r-e-n-t-]

Well you will with that attitude!

[swearbear9r]

hi and welcome mate.......

[wilco39]

Hi Ben.

I know what you mean. Cars just drain all your money. I cant believe how much money I wasted on my last car, just to keep it on the road.

I've sold it now & am using public transport until I get a bike. Its a pain in the ass but this way, I'm saving more money towards a bike!

Ninja 250? Good choice me thinks!