My first bike. So proud!

**kit** · 25th May 2009, 20:50

Good on ya!!!!! i'm just new to this site, and ive been riding fulltime for about 2yrs and damn well love it!!!! nothing like getting on the bike for a squirt to clear the cobwebs

**vifferman** · 25th May 2009, 21:01

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i'm just new to this site, and ive been riding fulltime for about 2yrs and damn well love it!!!!

Aren't you getting tired?

You should probably stop for a rest.

Anyway - welcome to you Kit, and to Danielle too!

I'm not new to this site, and have been riding part-time for 35 years (yeah, I'm old).

Have fun, and keep the shiny side up!

**danielle** · 26th May 2009, 16:27

Got my learners=)))))))))).

**kit** · 26th May 2009, 16:43

[QUOTE=vifferman;1129228295]Aren't you getting tired?

You should probably stop for a rest.

LOL good point, but it is damn fun, and not nice having to go to work on a nice day when you could be doin better things like ridin!!!!

**kit** · 26th May 2009, 16:44

Good on ya for gettin your learners danielle

**gatch** · 26th May 2009, 17:27

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Got my learners=)))))))))).

good work !

**Cheshire Cat** · 26th May 2009, 17:36

Don't listen to those retards who tell you that motorbikes are dangerous!

They're usually the ones who hurt or kill us.

Welcome to the site!!

**danielle** · 26th May 2009, 17:54

Ive ridden around the block 1...2....10 times so far and my main problem atm is how to coordinate using both brakes at the same time, changing down gears and indicating, im hoping this will come to me with a bit of practise....!!!

**gatch** · 26th May 2009, 17:59

If you were keen enough you could take it out to massey and hoon around the car park by the gym on the weekend, I see people out there all the time..

**Cheshire Cat** · 26th May 2009, 18:11

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Ive ridden around the block 1...2....10 times so far and my main problem atm is how to coordinate using both brakes at the same time, changing down gears and indicating, im hoping this will come to me with a bit of practise....!!!

Practise! Practise! Pracrise!!! You'll get there!!

I only use the front brake on the road.Unless the road is wet or on gravel or I'm going down a steep hill....then I use both. And don't use the front brake on grass

lol

**discotex** · 26th May 2009, 18:59

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Ive ridden around the block 1...2....10 times so far and my main problem atm is how to coordinate using both brakes at the same time, changing down gears and indicating, im hoping this will come to me with a bit of practise....!!!

Don't worry it'll come with time. It's worth getting an instructor to coach you into good habits right from the start though. It'll make the learning curve smoother.

**Thani-B** · 27th May 2009, 16:47

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You laugh ? Is it because I said babes ? Please don't mistake my sentiments as a bumbling pick up attempt.. It has been written on this site (by said babes) that all woman in their gear are beautiful and I tend to agree...

No lol not because of that. I know quite a few males who think Im awesome purely because I ride a motorbike. I just find it amusing. If men can do it, we can do it too...

**gatch** · 27th May 2009, 19:29

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No lol not because of that. I know quite a few males who think Im awesome purely because I ride a motorbike. I just find it amusing. If men can do it, we can do it too...

Right on, yea a good lady friend of mine who rides bikes gets much the same treatment, I laugh about it all the time, you wenches get alot of benefits just from having boobs..

jealous much..

**Timaa** · 27th May 2009, 20:30

dunno if you have spotted the manawatu threads un der meetings and events but sometimes they have rides posted up ther and they are a great bunch to ride with. im sure if u wanted some lessons from an experienced KB member/ tutor then posting a thread will sort you out, there are plenty of fast riders out there but that doesnt mean they have it right. get as much practice in corners and emergency breaking as you can to get used to your bike. pity palmy doesnt have mentor rides. (mods should organise this with some of the old and grizzly riders if they have time) lol. questions or keen for a ride with a group then txt away, 0275797311

**chanceyy** · 27th May 2009, 20:59

welcome to kb Danielle .. and congrats on the learners ..

a few of us ride around the palmy area & more than happy to have a learner rider along for the rides .. we all started in the same place

manawatu area does have a mentor which is sugilite .. as he has been my mentor over the last 2 or so yrs I can highly recommend him

there are always rides heading out .. feilding riders have regular sunday rides (when its not raining) and as soon as daylight savings start there is a fri nite cafe run in palmy (something to look forward too)

however if you want to meet some of the locals I am sure we can organise a cafe run to say hi

and you can always post in meeting & events .. there is generally someone about who is keen for a ride at short notice ...