New Rider and PSB-er

[Comet250]

Gday guys,

Going for my test on January 30, just bought my first bike - GPX250. Thought I'd jump in and say "Hello" to you all and say I'm excited to be a part of Perth Street Bikes.

Hopefully get to meet some of you soon.

Cheers,
James

[Miss Lats]

Good luck with your test James. How exciting!!

[Stoneville]

Hi and welcome along, look in "In the Loop" there is a ride for L noobs going out from the norther burbs on Sunday

[tonka128]

Welcome to the madhouse... good luck with your test.. see you out on a ride.

[Twigs]

Welcome to PSB.
30th must be a lucky day- you've got your test and I'll be under general having my foot tinkered with.
I'll wish you luck whilst I wait for them to put drugs in me though
Hope it all goes well- GPX's are a great first bike I want one myself!

[ck81]

Gday and welcome. Good luck with your test mate. See you out there

[Comet250]

Thanks guys. All the best with you op Twigs

[Twigs]

Thanks guys. All the best with you op Twigs

I think it'll be a lucky day then for you as well! So fingers crossed you pass with flying colours

[BrotherPaul]

Welcome and good luck with the test

[devolved]

Hello and welcome - may many happy years of riding be, um .. ahead!~

[Logie]

Welcome along Comet

[Comet250]

Guys,
I'm trying to buy all my riding gear but am a little perplexed by the amount of brands, styles etc
I think I've decided on a Shoei XR1100 helmet as they seem to be really good quality and safe.
Any ideas on jacket, pants, boots and gloves?
Would greatly appreciate any feedback on brands etc and where I can buy them.

Thanks.

[jmoore]

Guys,
I'm trying to buy all my riding gear but am a little perplexed by the amount of brands, styles etc
I think I've decided on a Shoei XR1100 helmet as they seem to be really good quality and safe.
Any ideas on jacket, pants, boots and gloves?
Would greatly appreciate any feedback

Thanks.

Stick with the big brands

Alpinestars for jackets and gloves, sartso or draggins jeans (the red wolf ones at kitbag are very good as well!), Alpinestars or sidi boots

Have a look on superbike toystore, and pm Patrick or amber for a good deal as a psb member.

With helmets its all about fitment for you head shape. If you plan to wear glasses under the visor, make sure that particular pair fits in.

If your buying locally, go see the team at 5 star yamaha , have always looked after psbers and are interested in making sure you get the right gear for you.

Sent from my GT-I9100

[Comet250]

Thanks mate, will do!

[Max Power]

Do a wheelie!

[michael]

Do a wheelie!

it would be more impressive if you did...

[51 New West]

Agree with jmoore about the most important helmet attribute being comfort. A $1000 Shoei is not 3 times safer than a $400 AGV. Shark for round heads like my wife, AGV or OGK for angular (NOT pointy) heads like mine. Helmet house in Vic Park are good. West Coast Motorcycle Clothing have good prices, good range and good quality, just have to go to Dwellingup :-)

[DrShan]

A $1000 Shoei is not 3 times safer than a $400 AGV.

it may not be SAFER!! but it has certainly AT LEAST 600 times more street cred lol!

Welcome Comet.. Enjoy!!

[51 New West]

Doesn't Rossi wear AGV?

[Comet250]

haha i ended buy the Shoei XR-1100 from Helmet House on Saturday - had $100 off.

Thanks for the tips guys.