Hi from Oz

Au_rider · 01-14-2015, 12:52 AM

I've just bought my first bike. Not just my first Chinese bike but my first ever motorbike.
In my forties so evidently I'm having a midlife crisis.

I have myself a pretty funky looking Skyteam V-retro to learn on and the plan is to get some experience and begin adventure riding in the future.

Looks like there's some great info on this site, I'm sure I'll be using it a lot over the coming months so many thanks in advance.

**cheesy** · 01-14-2015, 06:55 AM

Welcome and congrats on the bike.

Weldangrind · 01-14-2015, 11:31 PM

Welcome! I'd love to see pics.

pete350lc · 01-15-2015, 03:39 AM

Chunky bit like the gas gas. Tried one out n it was a tad low. The TR250 skyteam looks nice not a lover of wavy discs tho. Can you post pics of bike and engine. Experienced forum Lads on here will give you the low down on the motor .

SpudRider · 01-16-2015, 07:52 PM

Welcome; we are glad you joined us.

When you have time, please do post photographs of your bike; we love photos.

OzRider · 02-03-2015, 09:18 PM

Congrats on the course you have piloted, bikes can be great fun and also some can teach you patience!

While I now there are various forums to discuss the following questions in detail I'm sure we would all like to know what motivates a person "in the prime of their lives" to buy their first bike.

Where in Oz are you and where did you get your bike from?

What was it about this bike that took your fancy?

What sort of riding do you expect to do ie commute, trail, fun or adventure?

Any mods planned?

01-14-2015, 12:52 AM	#1
Au_rider Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3	Hi from Oz I've just bought my first bike. Not just my first Chinese bike but my first ever motorbike. In my forties so evidently I'm having a midlife crisis. I have myself a pretty funky looking Skyteam V-retro to learn on and the plan is to get some experience and begin adventure riding in the future. Looks like there's some great info on this site, I'm sure I'll be using it a lot over the coming months so many thanks in advance.
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01-14-2015, 06:55 AM	#2
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,973	Welcome and congrats on the bike. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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01-14-2015, 11:31 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! I'd love to see pics. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-16-2015, 07:52 PM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome; we are glad you joined us. When you have time, please do post photographs of your bike; we love photos. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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02-03-2015, 09:18 PM	#6
OzRider Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 9	Well done. Congrats on the course you have piloted, bikes can be great fun and also some can teach you patience! While I now there are various forums to discuss the following questions in detail I'm sure we would all like to know what motivates a person "in the prime of their lives" to buy their first bike. Where in Oz are you and where did you get your bike from? What was it about this bike that took your fancy? What sort of riding do you expect to do ie commute, trail, fun or adventure? Any mods planned?
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01-15-2015, 03:39 AM	#4
pete350lc Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 13	Chunky bit like the gas gas. Tried one out n it was a tad low. The TR250 skyteam looks nice not a lover of wavy discs tho. Can you post pics of bike and engine. Experienced forum Lads on here will give you the low down on the motor .
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