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newbie!

Postby gazareth » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:51 pm

Hey everyone. Names Gareth. I'm 20 and live near frankston, VIC.

I just bought myself a pretty red 89 ZXR250A. It's a bit scratched up, but it runs like a dream! Don't want anything too fancy or expensive for a first one anyway.

I've never ridden a motorbike before, but I've always wanted too. This opportunity arose cos a friend was selling it, and he gave me mates rates, so i had to get it.

Any help, tips, advice or cheap riding gear would be much appreciated!

see yas round!

Gareth
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Re: newbie!

Postby QuickaKwacka » Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:13 pm

Welcome Gareth, there are plenty of riders on this forum who will give you all the help you need, just ask, enjoy your riding experience.

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Re: newbie!

Postby Gosling1 » Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:18 pm

Hi Gareth, welcome to the Club mate. If you have any questions about tyre pressures, best fuel, best tyres or what your next bike should be, you are *guaranteed* to get the answers to all those questions, and also the answers to several more questions you haven't even thought of yet, from this Forum !!

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Re: newbie!

Postby Neka79 » Tue Oct 16, 2007 10:40 pm

welcome mate....
1st piece of usefull advice...get the best gear u can get...beg,borrow or steal if u have to (well maybe not steal)... helmet,gloves,boots,jacket and pants (draggins or leather)... u will love them if u ever need to use them...
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Re: newbie!

Postby Pugs313 » Wed Oct 17, 2007 6:14 am

Hi Gareth & welcome mate
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Re: newbie!

Postby Jennysc » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:35 am

Hey there, welcome.

You picked a good group to join, they are a great bunch of people :)

What size are you ? I have a black XL jacket (mens, not leather) I've only used a few times. I'll send a pic if you're interested.

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Re: newbie!

Postby red_dave » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:09 pm

Welcome Gareth...

Have a good'n 8)
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Re: newbie!

Postby Birdman » Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:56 pm

welcome to the site

yep agree with previous recommendations about getting the best gear you can buy, also i would suggest doing some courses, corner and braking etc
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Re: newbie!

Postby ProblemChild » Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:43 pm

gidday & welcome :D
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Re: newbie!

Postby StuMiller » Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:39 am

Welcome to the club!

I'm sure you'll pick up a few hints and tips, both good and bad......

Enjoy your first bike.
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Re: newbie!

Postby gazareth » Sun Oct 21, 2007 10:36 pm

I'm a medium size in jacket, helmet, and gloves, and 34 in pants. thanks for the tips guys!
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Re: newbie!

Postby gazareth » Sun Oct 21, 2007 10:38 pm

Gosling1 wrote:Hi Gareth, welcome to the Club mate. If you have any questions about tyre pressures, best fuel, best tyres or what your next bike should be, you are *guaranteed* to get the answers to all those questions, and also the answers to several more questions you haven't even thought of yet, from this Forum !!

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tyre pressure info, best fuel, and best tyres would all be great information if you could let me know. thanks for the tips guys!
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Re: newbie!

Postby robracer » Sat Nov 03, 2007 8:05 pm

Hi Gaz welcome to the klub :D wave.gif
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Re: newbie!

Postby Smitty » Sat Nov 03, 2007 8:17 pm

gidday and welcome
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