Guys if i may ask why not just jeans boots leather jacket and helmet?

eaglechild:
If that is your bike then you are a confirmed big boy.

Hmm.... Then what would you say about the owner of the BMW K1600 GTL?

spinna: Guys if i may ask why not just jeans boots leather jacket and helmet?

It's actually a matter of choice bro.
Some people ride in t.shirt, shorts and flip flops. If it works for them, fine.

My question to you is: the day you hit the tarmac at horizontal velocity of 60km/h (++), what would YOU rather be wearing? Fully certified kit or stuff that would disintegrate on impact?

Google the acronym ATGATT

azpekuliar:

Hmm.... Then what would you say about the owner of the BMW K1600 GTL?

Bigger Man?

tnktosin:
Hoping to get a Honda CB1000R in 2014 then I'd resume my solo long trips

Isn't she a beauty?

Absolute beauty. I love my street bikes.

The Suzuki B-King. One for the future.

Shagati:
It's actually a matter of choice bro.
Some people ride in t.shirt, shorts and flip flops. If it works for them, fine.

My question to you is: the day you hit the tarmac at horizontal velocity of 60km/h (++), what would YOU rather be wearing? Fully certified kit or stuff that would disintegrate on impact?

Google the acronym ATGATT

All The Gear All The Time.

azpekuliar: On the Wheelers FB page, someones got a 2012 Yamaha FZ8 with 6000miles on it for N1m. This is my favourite bike. Thought I should post here, perhaps someone might be interested.

mail ur phone number lets talk usman.akoji@yahoo.com

OmoAkerele: Wetin dey…Why are so many people skeptic. Like Shagati said, Lagos to Accra is only 460 km, In my option the most frustrating part about the trip are the border crossing, in particular Aflao. Nice one Shagati, I enjoyed the few pictures.

@ omoajiri; I would be selling my 2008 Yamaha R6 end of Nov, it’s an ideal bike for starters (if you aren’t above 6 feet tall). I most warn you you’ll probably get an R6 cheaper than mine at Ebute-Metta/Oyingbo, but mine’s got full Yamaha service history, 1 owner and it’s ready for Shagati kind trips.

kindly mail me sir usman.akoji@yahoo.com

Shagati:

Bigger Man?

Few mortals would put N4m down on a bike.

Where is Shagati?

Here sir
How may I help you?

Alright! So after deep thought I decided an FZ-8 wasn't a suitable to bike to start off on, so I passed on the opportunity. I instead purchased a used 2010 Special Edition Kawsaki Ninja 250r late last month. The bike has been sitting in my driveway for weeks until I rode for the first time 2 nights ago, and I'm loving her! I couldn't resist the urge to start riding, even though I should be attending Kanu's class in January.

Bikers tell me I would outgrow it quickly, (I knew that already before buying) and I have no regrets buying this bike. Just as I have read on internet forums in the last 3 years, it's a great beginner bike. I made a couple of newbie errors, like poor braking and the bike forgave me. I am not I would have gotten away with such mistakes on a 600cc + bike.

I started out with some slow speed riding, learning to come to a stop properly, I have even begun to "play" a little with the bike by hitting speeds up to 60km/h and shifting up to the 5th gear.

So to the newbies, I join in recommending this bike. The bike is goodlooking, Hongda has even stiffened the competition in the 250cc category with the CBR250. The new Ninja 300r too is lovely. Do not be tempted to get something you'll be scared to ride or crash. All that vroom vroooom and posing on the 600cc + class would come later. The rewards of being a great rider/biker are certainly worth the months & years of practice it takes to become one.

azpekuliar:
Do not be tempted to get something you'll be scared to ride or crash. All that vroom vroooom and posing on the 600cc + class would come later. The rewards of being a great rider/biker are certainly worth the months/years of practice it takes to become one.

Great! You finally bit the bullet.
Your post above is very true especially the highlighted portion.
It would be interesting for you to note also that learning never stops while riding. I rode to work during the week and I still discovered traffic/road/car driver combinations that I have never experienced before.

Always ride with a clear head and remember...ATGATT!!

Which of the below is yours?

This.

Enjoy this nice video! I watched it all through Sunday night, and wherever the confidence came from, in the morning, I packed my work clothes, prepared my Ninja and off to work I rode!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8vnlmdSu7U

I there should officially be a thread for bikers!

cne010: I there should officially be a thread for bikers!

I made such a request in Nov 2011 and it was pointed out that critical mass was lacking. Oh well

https://www.nairaland.com/796363/inspired-chelseabmw-monitor-1-new

Finally, someone resurrects this thread.
I finally changed the rear tyre of my Suzuki Gizzer after 5 months of fair usage.
The old tire finally bow to nature after extensive usage as it leaks from over 10 punctures.
To the Pros in the house, this rookie says a big 'Tuaile'! But your boy don dey do well well ooo.

Since we can't get a child board, thinking maybe we can adopt this thread as the official bikers thread and make it a sticky thread.

^^ I concur.

Let us all as much as we can ccreate much traffic or updates on bikes and see if Mr. Seun Osewa & his supper moderators can do someting on this.
I will try upload some pictures......

omoajiri: Finally, someone resurrects this thread.
I finally changed the rear tyre of my Suzuki Gizzer after 5 months of fair usage.
The old tire finally bow to nature after extensive usage as it leaks from over 10 punctures.
To the Pros in the house, this rookie says a big 'Tuaile'! But your boy don dey do well well ooo.

I dey envy you bros you're already a pro.

...here is a pal possing with the Gizzer after I change the tyre.

Create a thread specially for motorbikes and let me know I'd help you out.

MODERATOR.

Mr Shagati I really admire ur guts cos u have got balls of 9 men to embark on this journey. With all d bribery and corruption @ d borders. I enjoyed every single bit of your adventure in pictures. Looking forward to your next trip. Cheers.

dumo1: Mr Shagati I really admire ur guts cos u have got balls of 9 men to embark on this journey. With all d bribery and corruption @ d borders. I enjoyed every single bit of your adventure in pictures. Looking forward to your next trip. Cheers.

Thank you sir.
We were a bit isolated from the 'bribery and corruption' at the borders as we insisted on doing all transactions by the book not minding time delays.

Cheers

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@ shagati..my question goes thus..
1. Do you belong to any biker club,if yes kindly name it?
2. Which do you prefer for long distance travel btw ur powerbike and your bimmer?
3. How much does it cost to get a good bike?
4. What does it takes to ride one?
5. Do your find your bike more faster than ur car when travelling?
6. Are you presently in Ado Ekiti for the present bikers convention?
7. What does it takes to ride a bike in the rain?
8. Have you ever drove it to your workplace..i mean how do you change cloths if you do?
Looking forward to hear from u sir!

Wow! Many questions

IHate9ja1: @ shagati..my question goes thus..
1. Do you belong to any biker club,if yes kindly name it?
2. Which do you prefer for long distance travel btw ur powerbike and your bimmer?
3. How much does it cost to get a good bike?
4. What does it takes to ride one?
5. Do your find your bike more faster than ur car when travelling?
6. Are you presently in Ado Ekiti for the present bikers convention?
7. What does it takes to ride a bike in the rain?
8. Have you ever drove it to your workplace..i mean how do you change cloths if you do?
Looking forward to hear from u sir!

1. Yes. Would rather not say online. Can tell you via pm
2. Bike. More comfortable. Faster. Less stress.
3. 300k to 6.5m (ask Coscharis for the 2012 BMW R1200T - bloody olés)
4. Interest and means
5. See #2. Not so much blind speed but the fact that you spend less time navigating bad patches and traffic. And erm.... The blind speed helps too
6. Yes
7. 40% more care and awareness....and the proper tyres in good condition
8. I ride to work many Fridays especially when my office was in VI. I ride in jeans and a tshirt under my bike jacket. Extra shirt and casual shoes in my topbox.

More questions?

Shagati: Wow! Many questions



1. Yes. Would rather not say online. Can tell you via pm
2. Bike. More comfortable. Faster. Less stress.
3. 300k to 6.5m (ask Coscharis for the 2012 BMW R1200T - bloody olés)
4. Interest and means
5. See #2. Not so much blind speed but the fact that you spend less time navigating bad patches and traffic. And erm.... The blind speed helps too
6. Yes
7. 40% more care and awareness....and the proper tyres in good condition
8. I ride to work many Fridays especially when my office was in VI. I ride in jeans and a tshirt under my bike jacket. Extra shirt and casual shoes in my topbox.

More questions?

was held down by the police yesternite becoz of the curfew @ ado,few minutes later two bike came rumbling and were stopped by the police,one was asked to push his bike aside coz a vehicle was approaching from the back and after explanation they zoomed off,the 3rd came too but was carrying a passenger.av u met matilda in person?
Trust u enjoying P. Hotels?
Thanks for anwersing my Q's!

@ shagati by car its takes more than 4hrs from lagos to ekiti and @least 9hrs from Lagos to Abuja
1. How many hours does it takes you to drive from lagos to Ekiti on you bike?
2. How many riding hours from lagos to abuja...any idea/av u done it ?
3. Kindly tell the d highest speed you av attained while riding on long trips?
4. Did madam get angry/afraid when u bought your bike?
Tanx bozz

It never occured to me that Shagati et all bikers here will be in Ado for the convention.
I havent ever attend any convention and I was hopeful I wld attend this year's but its clash with the 'ileya festival' dashed that hope. Next year own is still in view.
I gat a few of my guys there sha...Doya, Big dee, soul etc
@ shagati....please post pictures of the convention here or creat a tread for that. Thanks

Shagati: Landed in Accra, straight to the hotel, hit the showers, and then some dinner.

This is the most interesting rendition I have seen of mashed potatoes and seafood sauce. Yum!

Life is good.