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Graviator
  • Graviator
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  • Joined: Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:32 pm
  • Location: Sydney
  • Bike: Ninja 650
  • State: New South Wales

Another new Sydney member!

Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:09 pm

G'day everyone!

My name is Dave and I've just purchased my first bike (with 2 wheels, anyway - previously owned a few quads), a 2013 Ninja 650L. Taking delivery in a week or two (a little thing called a license is needed, apparently :? ) and can't wait to get on it!

I'm a bit of an impulsive bloke and recently realised I have become bored of the same old OPH, Putty Rd, Mac Pass runs in my Evo. I have always wondered if they'd be more enjoyable not sitting inside an air conditioned cabin, so.. here I am!

Looking to learn, socialise and get out there on the roads with like-minded and more experienced riders. Hope to see a few of you out there!
 
Wattie
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Re: Another new Sydney member!

Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:25 pm

Welcom Dave!

good bikes those 650's 8)
 
young1
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Re: Another new Sydney member!

Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:29 pm

Heya Dave.. great bike to start yr motorcycling career on..congrats & enjoy.
 
robracer
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Re: Another new Sydney member!

Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:35 pm

Hi Dave, welcome to KSRC wave.gif & welcome to your new obsession! 8) :P
 
laidback
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Re: Another new Sydney member!

Thu Oct 18, 2012 7:47 pm

Welcome Dave...great you've converted (like I did) 8)

and yes you will enjoy and they are a great bunch of loonies here... :twisted:
 
Graviator
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  • Location: Sydney
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  • State: New South Wales

Re: Another new Sydney member!

Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:33 am

Thanks guys! Will try and do a bit more lurking/reading before I spew out the noobie questions!
 
greenmeanie
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Re: Another new Sydney member!

Fri Oct 19, 2012 5:13 pm

Welcome to KSRC. :)
 
fireyrob
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Re: Another new Sydney member!

Fri Oct 19, 2012 5:53 pm

Welcome! Keep an eye on the rides section and join in when you can :)
 
tim
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Re: Another new Sydney member!

Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:59 pm

Welcome, bring on the newbie questions :kuda:
 
Graviator
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  • State: New South Wales

Re: Another new Sydney member!

Mon Oct 22, 2012 4:36 pm

L's test tomorrow and the following day. Pick up my Kawi before the weekend, I hope!
 
robracer
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Re: Another new Sydney member!

Mon Oct 22, 2012 4:44 pm

Graviator wrote:L's test tomorrow and the following day. Pick up my Kawi before the weekend, I hope!

Exciting for you! Good luck with the test :D
 
Sparks_333
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  • Location: Sydney, Inner West
  • Bike: ZX6R
  • State: New South Wales

Re: Another new Sydney member!

Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:26 pm

My advice for the test:

"When in a driver's blind spot you should:
a) Safely speed up or slow down to move out of the blind spot
b) Punch the passenger side window in, to politely let him know you are there
c) Twist open the throttle and tear past, screaming obscenities at the motorist
d) All of the above"

ALWAYS CHOOSE ALL OF THE ABOVE!! read2.gif

I get to start riding my Ninja 650 in a few weeks. toothy10.gif When your riding's up to it let me know if you want to go for a ride, ya know, just us cool Ninja 650 folk 8)
 
tim
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Re: Another new Sydney member!

Mon Oct 22, 2012 7:12 pm

All the best mate.

One point, it's not a test, it's a training course.

Whatever you learn remember for your time on the road.

As long as you can keep the bike upright and stop at the end of 2 days you'll be on the road and on your own :)
 
Graviator
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Re: Another new Sydney member!

Tue Oct 23, 2012 6:13 pm

Day one down. Piece of piss!

Their bikes are a bit awkward for me (I'm 6'3") but I got used to them after a few hours. :kuda:
 
cally
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Re: Another new Sydney member!

Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:41 pm

Hi Dave
Welcome to the world of bikes!
My advice to you for early on...
iIf you think a car might do it, even if not possible.... THEY WILL!!!!
Stay upright buddy!
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