Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Get a bike

I knew the bike I wanted from the start.
When I went to see a Dragstar I only realised how big of a bike the 400 is.
It's the same size as the 650. It seemed like a bit of hassle to be dealing with such a big frame starting off....so I decided to look at at Dragstar 250.

On seeing it I knew straight away that this was the right bike for me.

Look through the websites. bikebuyersguide, buy and sell, adverts.ie.
I found one in the Buy and Sell and enlisted the help of my firend to goo take a look.

The bike was in immaculate condition and had every conceivable extra included.
It sounded good and passes all the checks.

Getting geared up!

Right time to get geared up.
You will need the following.
I have put in brakets what I got and the price)

Helmet. (Nolan Flip 350)
>Brands include, SHOEI, ARAI, NOLAN.
>I went for a flip front.
>This allows the whole face piece to be lifted, very nice in traffic.
Jacket. (RS performance short jacket 150)
Trousers. (160)
Gloves. (Got a starter pair of my friend - thanks sami!)
Boots. (Oxtar come recommended 150)

Remember you are looking for clothing that is comfortable warm and water proof.
Car driver shop as if you were driving your car sitting on the roof in December :)