What Do You Ride?

[heslo]

Haha Pete that last pic with the two hotties is AWESOME

Can I have the one riding it?

[SkyHi_33]

And for God's sake, get some decent protective clothing if you're going to be riding. I'm seeing endless twats this summer in nothing but t-shirts and shorts

listen to this man... always wear protection (works in many situations) as riding is very unpredictable in traffic...

last night was the first night I ever rode without my leathers as the jacket was out for cleaning and I had to take the bike back home from mates house after getting it running again. All I had on was a t-shirt, after last night... yes you wont sweat like a pig when waiting at the lights and the breeze feels quite nice but the whole way back i had an image of coming off for whatever reason... even at 20-30km/h you can say sweet goodbyes to your skin. Plus full black leathers with protectors look way tougher then a twig in a singlet, shorts and flip flops "thinking" he's tough.

If I had an option to choose my first bike again I would probably go for a road/trail bike or a motard, especially if you're tall (unless you like leg cramps and back pains??). Yes they might seem like dorky bikes at first but are very maneuverable and friendly to use for a begginer. In saying that however, the sportsbikes are pretty awesome too, nothing like getting down around a corner with the inline 4 screaming its tits off (but not really going anywhere lol).

Thats just from my personal experience though... never ridden a cruiser so cant really say what they're like but there is lots of nice ones out there.

[SkyHi_33]

btw, frigging awesome bikes guys!!! lots of eye candy, keep em coming...

[DSTROY]

licence: Full

years riding: A few

bike: GPX250, brought this bike to ride on my L's, not really keen on a fast bike as i know i will stack it and hurt/kill myself. Pretty keen to sell it and get a road trail

[Mr500]

licence:..................full

years riding:.........10ish

bike:......................mighty RZ500 x2.5

other:....................bout a dozen RD250/350LCs,

RG250 x2 (one with a 350LC engine)

CBR250rr

ZZR1100, stupid fast and heavy as.

i would give my left nut for a RG500 and a NS400R (incase someone has one hiding in the shed and a strange desire for a left nut)

[KISIN]

Honda CBR250R "baby blade"

Kawasaki ZXR250 "baby ninja"

They're good bikes if you like the sporty looking models. You'll need to apply to sit thru the learners course thru Transport SA/Services SA.

And for God's sake, get some decent protective clothing if you're going to be riding. I'm seeing endless twats this summer in nothing but t-shirts and shorts

I wanna wear a tank top...be sik kent n shit, u know ? nah lol, i do sweat heaps tho (ewww) so i MIGHT be of those people who goes easy on the padding during summer if i do ride eventually

[kralster]

My current bike. I can't find any of my 750 or 650 which is a bit sad.

[craig R33]

i had my l's back when i first turned 16. needed to as we lived in lewistion, i went to school in craigmore, and parents started work

at 6 everymorning.i had a honda cbr 250r, was a good bike, till i got my car licence, did a stomper celebration

burnout on my private burnout pad in the paddock and blew the old girl up

then i got this, was fun, but i sold it to fund work on the 33, biggest mistake EVER!

keen for another, but wendy hates them

should just go buy one though.....

[skyhighR33]

liscence: need to go for it but cbf!!

bikesowned since 2 years: pitboss,ts250,kx125,xlx250,xt250,xr200,

bike now owned: wr400f yamie, up for sale soon,

[tryandcatchme]

licence: Full Unrestricted

Years had: 15yrs on road,20+yrs off beaten track

Bikes owned/have:

Cbr-rr 05

Gsx-r 98

Gsx-r 02

Yz250,Xr250,Xt250,Rm80,Yz80,Kx80

2008 thumpstar pitty

brand new with fav helmet

after to many $ spent,after paint/mods/prototype superbike pipes etc

[Tangles]

that was my Fireblade

if anyone sees it in a shop let me know!!

long list of mods

was "worth" 18k to me in the end

[Tangles]

[pork hunt drifting]

had a kx 80 back in the day, sold it for a $1100 pushy and stuck into jumping.

bought a 125 pitbike a couple of years ago to stuff around on, then i got hooked and now ride trx400 bored to 450, race everything lowered, widened and runs nicely on av gas.

[RubyRS4]

had a kx 80 back in the day, sold it for a $1100 pushy and stuck into jumping.

Damn those old KX80s were a screamer weren't they? I had one too and loved it ... until my mate crashed the f**king thing

I had a YZ80 before that, but the KX was tougher.

I now get around on dirt with a custom built DHZ pitbike (all the better bits) which I assembled myself with a 140cc motor. All my mates bought ebay bikes and don't run no more. I've crashed mine doing stupid things and it still runs brilliantly.

Edited January 19, 2009 by RubyRS4

[AFTDRK]

hmm ive been contemplating going through whats required to get my L's

i dont really know anything about bikes...

a friend let me ride his 250cbr and i felt too big for it.

are there any larger (sport looking) bikes that an L plater can ride?...

[RubyRS4]

Under the LAMS program, you can ride a larger bike ... but it won't get you more power.

Read this: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rdonlyre...January2009.pdf

That should get you started.

When you're ready to book for your Learner course, see Transport SA or Services SA.

[SkyHi_33]

The biggest sports bike that's got balls that R-date licensed riders can ride is a RVF400, its a shittier version of a VFR400 which is not on the list however, its not on the list of bikes R-date riders CANT ride either... I've rang and asked about it and the lady told me that it should be fine as its not on the list of bikes I'm not allowed to ride.

[RubyRS4]

Do you trust every person you speak to over the phone?

If you're after the biggest balls bike, then learn on a 250cc then get a 1000cc when you're allowed to. ... and lots of protective apparel

I spent 12 years on 250s. They're fun and very good on fuel. Out at Mallala, I'm faster on a 250 than most 'street' riders are on 1000cc sportsbikes. Plus it was holding the bigger bikes off at Phillip Island. Its how you ride, not what you ride. 250s are bloody fast thru turns when you know how.

Edited January 20, 2009 by RubyRS4

[craig R33]

sigh,.... i want.

[SkyHi_33]

Do you trust every person you speak to over the phone?

If you're after the biggest balls bike, then learn on a 250cc then get a 1000cc when you're allowed to. ... and lots of protective apparel

I spent 12 years on 250s. They're fun and very good on fuel. Out at Mallala, I'm faster on a 250 than most 'street' riders are on 1000cc sportsbikes. Plus it was holding the bigger bikes off at Phillip Island. Its how you ride, not what you ride. 250s are bloody fast thru turns when you know how.

no i dont trust everyone on the phone but thought i might share anyways lol...

and very true, 250's can be thrown in to corners much more than big bikes... more fun to ride too, but comfort wise and acceleration 250's are nothing special.

personal opinion again as I've only ridden a 600rr to compare.