Kawasaki Sportsbike Riders Club - Australia - Online Forum

hey, my name is Tom and new to the whole bike scene.
im an 18 year old south australian looking to get involved. i dont have a lot (lets not pretend, i have nothing) to contribute, but lots to learn so ill be doing a lot of reading... and probably asking a lot of those really annoying rookie questions.

due to currently being between jobs good old bankSA doesn't want to lend me any money.. funny that.
hopefully ill be hearing from/starting my plumbing apprenticeship within the month, and borrow the gap 3 months later.

when those 3 very long months are over ill be looking at buying a 250 ninja from the dealer.

until then ill be riding my mates 250 when he'll let me, and looking at lots of pictures.

Welcome and good luck mate

Welcome Tom, a few of us Burton, Paralowie way
There's a ZZR 2fiddy in Cashies Window, I don't know what they're asking for it though.
Looked in good nik through the window and waiting at the lights.

278 Main North Road
PROSPECT, SA, 5082

Welcome mate!

T-MaKK wrote:when those 3 very long months are over ill be looking at buying a 250 ninja from the dealer.

If money's tight and you're only just starting an apprentiship I wouldn't be spending your money on a newie. When you're getting into riding the bike is only a part of what it's gonna cost you. You'll have to spend money on gear (helmet, jacket and good gloves are an absolute minimum!) and if you do get a loan for a bike you're going to have a large insurance premium to pay along with loan repayments!

Plus, if no one has told you yet, you're probably going to crash your first bike so have a look at what your excess going to be to repair those pretty plastic bits.

But, if you want a new bike go for it - just 'cause I'm cheap doesn't mean you have to be

Welcome Tom...

Welcome Tom

Look in the ride day and get together section, plenty going on in SA

T-MaKK wrote: and looking at lots of pictures.

Hi Tom, looking at lots of pics can get you in trouble

cheers for the warm welcome guys.
im from down south way, Aberfoyle Park, though when i get on the road ill ride pretty much anywhere for an event. will be good getting to know some of you guys and getting involved in the community.

also, i got a phone call this morning confirming my medical for my apprenticeship with employment potentially starting next week. im stoked

Congrats

Welcome and congrats mate....will you pass medical when your blood turns green...

laidback wrote:Welcome and congrats mate....will you pass medical when your blood turns green...

Pass?
not only will he pass, the company will see him as an opportunity not to be missed and buy that 2fiddy for him

Welcome Tom
Im sure you'll enjoy the people and support here

just thought id let you guys know i passed my medical (with green blood) and got myself a plumbing apprenticeship!
im not counting down 3 months for the bank to give me some coins.

Well done Tom.

T-MaKK wrote:just thought id let you guys know i passed my medical (with green blood) and got myself a plumbing apprenticeship!
im not counting down 3 months for the bank to give me some coins.

Congratulations, only four more year's untill you can join the ranks of the registered rip off merchants

Great stuff Tom, I'm sure u'll love it too