Beginning again (Genie)

[Genie]

Hi, it's been a very long time since i owned a bike (25years) and as my children have started school and horses are out of the question...a bike is the answer. Which begs the question...where do i start?

[Sidewinder]

get a gsxr 1000 you cant go rong with one:bye::bye:

[MSTRS]

Hi, it's been a very long time since i owned a bike (25years) and as my children have started school and horses are out of the question...a bike is the answer. Which begs the question...where do i start?

Right here is a good step.
What sort of riding to you want to do? And what licence class to you hold?

[p.dath]

If you intend on road riding, and are in the Auckland region, once you have a bike I'd try going along to the Auckland Motorcycle Club (AMCC) Advanced Rider Training (ART). It's really good. Around $100 to $150 for the day.

Advanced Rider Training is on the home page near the bottom:
http://www.amcc.org.nz/

Failing that, try finding a club in your area that is into the same kind of riding as you want to do.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Category:Motorcycle_Clubs

[Genie]

oh yeah right....first bike i rode at 14 was a gsx 1100, with my brother on the back to hold it up!!!!!!

[Sidewinder]

If you intend on road riding, and are in the Auckland region, once you have a bike I'd try going along to the Auckland Motorcycle Club (AMCC) Advanced Rider Training (ART). It's really good. Around $100 to $150 for the day.

Advanced Rider Training is on the home page near the bottom:
http://www.amcc.org.nz/

Failing that, try finding a club in your area that is into the same kind of riding as you want to do.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Category:Motorcycle_Clubs

yes she is thats why its says she in nelson.
duh timaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!

[Genie]

Right here is a good step.
What sort of riding to you want to do? And what licence class to you hold?

well, riding to be free. there are some awesome places to travel around here. have many friends that ride and i have a need to join them. Licence...hehe, my learners at this stage. bike shop down the road is sorting me with lessons etc.

It's a tad embarrassing walking into a bike shop (male domain) and being ignorant. Plus i don't want some crafty salesman stitching me up with something totally unsuitable. have been asking my friends that ride and they all suggest something different then they confuse me with motorbike lingo!!!!! I am blonde!:sunny:

[MSTRS]

well, riding to be free. there are some awesome places to travel around here. have many friends that ride and i have a need to join them. Licence...hehe, my learners at this stage. bike shop down the road is sorting me with lessons etc.

It's a tad embarrassing walking into a bike shop (male domain) and being ignorant. Plus i don't want some crafty salesman stitching me up with something totally unsuitable. have been asking my friends that ride and they all suggest something different then they confuse me with motorbike lingo!!!!! I am blonde!:sunny:

Ok...you need a 250cc bike. But what type of riding? On the road. Off the road. A bit of both. Balls-out riding with trackdays. Puttering commutes? Long distance touring? There's a bike for each of them, but few that will do all (very well).

[Genie]

Ok...you need a 250cc bike. But what type of riding? On the road. Off the road. A bit of both. Balls-out riding with trackdays. Puttering commutes? Long distance touring? There's a bike for each of them, but few that will do all (very well).

i do need a 250cc...not allowed to go higher - yet! road riding of course. did the trail riding heaps as a youngster....burnt my arse on too many exhausts pipes while struggling up steep firebreaks. so, that is out of the questions.

I just want to drive out the garage and explore.

Track days - haha...this is Nelson and there's no tracks round here lol.

[MSTRS]

ChCh/Ruapuna not that far lol.
Right....road riding. Budget? Preference for naked or full fairing? Or cruiser style?

[p.dath]

yes she is thats why its says she in nelson.
duh timaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!

Doh! I hadn't spotted that little bit to the top right.

[jafar]

i do need a 250cc...not allowed to go higher - yet! road riding of course. did the trail riding heaps as a youngster....burnt my arse on too many exhausts pipes while struggling up steep firebreaks. so, that is out of the questions.

I just want to drive out the garage and explore.

Track days - haha...this is Nelson and there's no tracks round here lol.

Depending on budget you'll probably be looking for a commuter bike to start, they are easy to ride & will do what you need them to do. Then you just need to figure out the style of bike you think you would like & go get one. Go & sit on a few & see how they fit you, some are taller than others & some you sit upright while others you lean forward a bit . Try them all before you decide.

[Genie]

ChCh/Ruapuna not that far lol.
Right....road riding. Budget? Preference for naked or full fairing? Or cruiser style?

excuse me - naked????? i know that is something about the bike - but what?
god there is some amusing lingo with bikes lol

[rainman]

I believe a GN250 is traditional...

[Reckless]

Naked bike = no fairings = Honda VTR250! do a goggle or search trade me very good starter bike for you!

[NighthawkNZ]

excuse me - naked????? i know that is something about the bike - but what?

No body fairing...

[MSTRS]

Exactly guys. As for the body....ATGATT!

[Reckless]

Exactly guys. As for the body....ATGATT!

BTW Genie: ATGATT, means wear "All The Gear All The Time"

[MSTRS]

...Spoilsport. We could have had fun with that <_<

[Reckless]

...Spoilsport. We could have had fun with that <_<

Haha sorry mate! yeh your right!:soon:

[Genie]

Haha sorry mate! yeh your right!:soon:

oh thanks....glad you didn't choose to have fun with me.

[Argyle]

Get one of those Hyosung GT250R seems like a good learner bike

[kiwifruit]

A dirt / trail bike, off the road to start with if you can.

Welcome to the site :)

[jrandom]

Genie, what everybody really wants to know is, are you hot?

(We're naturally going to assume that the chick in your avatar there is not actually you, but that your selection of a model in a provocative pose indicates that you're sexually available and open to applications. However, you'll need to address the hotness question first.)

And in answer to your 'where do I start' question, aside from the obvious step of getting your class 6 learner licence, pop into your local Yamaha dealer and purchase a Scorpio 225 (http://www.motott.co.nz/Jody.JPG).

There are other learner bike options, but they are either inferior or twice the price.

[Genie]

Get one of those Hyosung GT250R seems like a good learner bike

yes that is a nice bike...have had a wee play on one the other week. comfortable and felt just right

[Genie]

Genie, what everybody really wants to know is, are you hot?

(We're naturally going to assume that the chick in your avatar there is not actually you, but that your selection of a model in a provocative pose indicates that you're sexually available and open to applications. However, you'll need to address the hotness question first.)

And in answer to your 'where do I start' question, aside from the obvious step of getting your class 6 learner licence, pop into your local Yamaha dealer and purchase a Scorpio 225 (http://www.motott.co.nz/Jody.JPG).

There are other learner bike options, but they are either inferior or twice the price.

thank you for you inquiry. i looked at the bike you suggested....definately NOT a contender. to me that is a noncey bike. no offence to anyone that owns one xxx

[jrandom]

to me that is a noncey bike. no offence

No offense. Motorcycle choice is an entirely personal thing.

But define 'noncey' in this context?

[Genie]

No offense. Motorcycle choice is an entirely personal thing.

But define 'noncey' in this context?

one sits like a right nonce...looks terribley uncomfortable, stiff and uptight. one would think one had a carrot poked up one's rectum.

[jrandom]

one sits like a right nonce...looks terribley uncomfortable

And yet, it is not.

It's OK. You just have a case of "only bikes covered in plastic are cool" itis.

Most people new to motorcycling have it to a greater or lesser extent.

It will either pass or it will not.

Get a new Ninja 250 in the meantime. They're fine bikes.

[Stickchick]

Take no notice of the "arrogant womanising bastard". :whocares:

Welcome to KB :wari:

[Ixion]

.. one would think one had a carrot poked up one's rectum.

Uh, it appears that you have missing out on being educated as to one of the vital aspects of chicks' motorcycling. It doesn't have to be a carrot of course , and other orifaces are permitted, even preferred, except by Honda riders.

[jrandom]

Take no notice of the "arrogant womanising bastard"

Yup, the pit board hotshot's got it sussed.

[kevfromcoro]

A dirt / trail bike, off the road to start with if you can.

Welcome to the site :)

iam with KF,, a dirt bike is good to lurn on.... when you are off road, ya sort of steer them rather than lean them over/
will give you skills for latter riding

wellcome to KB

[Genie]

thank you....he does say he is one....ya gotta love a man that can 'own' his shite

[Genie]

iam with KF,, a dirt bike is good to lurn on.... when you are off road, ya sort of steer them rather than lean them over/
will give you skills for latter riding

wellcome to KB

i did alot of trail riding as youngster...firebreaks were my friend for many years. right up until children took over. been about 12 years since i last braved the wild.

[Genie]

Uh, it appears that you have missing out on being educated as to one of the vital aspects of chicks' motorcycling. It doesn't have to be a carrot of course , and other orifaces are permitted, even preferred, except by Honda riders.

I, good sir, have had no education whatsoever. lol

and why - except honda riders? what do they do?

[Ixion]

Seduce carrots, I presume, What would I , a sweet gentle innocent old man, know of such things

[Genie]

Seduce carrots, I presume, What would I , a sweet gentle innocent old man, know of such things

innocence personified!!!!! I presume

[Ixion]

Of course. Univesally acknowledged. Other wise it would not say so beside my avatar , would it?

As you say


he does say he is one....ya gotta love a man that can 'own' his shite

[Genie]

Of course. Univesally acknowledged. Other wise it would not say so beside my avatar , would it?

As you say it does say so...so it must be true. please accept my sorry.

[Ixion]

Of course it must.

Avatar descriptions are universally unknowledged to be true. It's all to do with quantum.

Yours says 'L-plate rider' . Which you are.
Jrandom's (Ms Fish as was - you would be amazed at the history of the gentleperson) says 'arrogant womanising bastard'. Which is true. Now

See. The system knows these things.

So, likewise, mine MUST be true. You (should we ever meet) can (like all chicks) confide and trust entirely in the correctness of that descrption.

[jrandom]

Jrandom's (Ms Fish as was - you would be amazed at the history of the gentleperson)

I remember, about 2001, when one of the main posters on uk.rec.motorcycles had a sex change operation. For real. MTF.

It was... hmm. Fascinating, to say the least.

[Genie]

oh you really are so amusing and entertaining. gone right off the subject of what little miss shall purchase. best i get my ass down the bike shop and try out some more 'seats'.

[Ixion]

Ixion and jrandom is never a good combination. I try to keep him on the straight and narrow

[Genie]

I remember, about 2001, when one of the main posters on uk.rec.motorcycles had a sex change operation. For real. MTF.

It was... hmm. Fascinating, to say the least.

did you watch it?:done:

[jrandom]

did you watch it?

No, but she (née he) had a personal website with many photographs.

[Genie]

Ixion and jrandom is never a good combination. I try to keep him on the straight and narrow

and who keeps you on the straight and narrow?
:innocent:

[jrandom]

and who keeps you on the straight and narrow?
:innocent:

Casting your net a bit wide there, aren't you?

Still, all credit for your chutzpah. I don't think anyone's turned up and flirted with Ixion yet.

[Genie]

No, but she (née he) had a personal website with many photographs.

oh yuk....and you went and looked i presume....nasty!:shit:

[Genie]

Casting your net a bit wide there, aren't you?

Still, all credit for your chutzpah. I don't think anyone's turned up and flirted with Ixion yet.

was i flirting? oops i'm bad - again!!:done:

[Ixion]

...oops i'm bad - again!!:done:


Yes. Indeed you are. You must understand that we here at KB do not tolerate such bad behaviour. A good spanking is the usual sentence. We'll just have to find a Nelson KBer to carry it out.

Queue forms on the left, STOP JOSTLING.

[Genie]

Yes. Indeed you are. You must understand that we here at KB do not tolerate such bad behaviour. A good spanking is the usual sentence. We'll just have to find a Nelson KBer to carry it out.

Queue forms on the left, STOP JOSTLING.

hahahahahaha....you are such an amusing young fella.

Spanking.....lol

Only to be performed by genuine Master.:spanking:

[vtec]

Getting back into biking. Need a 250.

For me, I love the CBR250RR for a good thrashing, but will set you back a hefty sum, as they stopped making them at 45hp in 1993.

JRandoms suggestion of the Scorpio Yamaha is a good one. They are pretty tame, but for the money, reliability, fuel economy, usability they'd be a great bike. But as you pointed out, not going to win any beauty contests.

The Hyosungs, quite pricey for a bike that comes without the Japanese reliability factor. Could be considered pretty to those who don't know what's under the fairings.

If you can get over the looks thing, I would seriously consider a 250cc motard (dirt bike with road wheels and modified suspension) as the most awesome freedom machine. Cheap to run, reliable, simple, light, agile, you can take it off road, down stairs, single cylinder, air cooled simplicity. With an easy 130km/hr top speed but awesome in traffic. I had a 125 farm bike for couriering for a while and it was so much fun. Used it for motorbike couriering, could just reach 110km/h.

JRandom may be a womanising bastard, but at least he speaks his mind and has nothing to hide. Very entertaining if you don't let him wind you up.

[The Stranger]

A good spanking is the usual sentence. We'll just have to find a Nelson KBer to carry it out.


Jill (Keystone19) lives down that way. Be sure and post photos.
She's bloody good rider and damn smart. It may be worth contacting her for advice and assistance.

[Genie]

Getting back into biking. Need a 250.

thanks for that informative missive. Seen a Motard - think i'd get in trouble, STAIRS!! Yeeha.

[jrandom]

Jill (Keystone19) lives down that way.

Forgot all about that. Good point, Noel. Flick Keystone19 a PM, Genie, I'm sure she'll be happy to take you under her wing.

[alley cat]

good luck genie! browse trademe for the look of bike your after then just go put your arse on some seats! you could pm mygsxf too, shes up your way and a lovely lass. hope you get a ripper and enjoy your first summer of riding in a few years. :woohoo: get out there:woohoo:

[vifferman]

I have nothing much to say about The Art (and Perils) of Motorbicycle Purchasing For a Noob, as it has been a very long time since I had anything to do with Looners. However (but!) I would just like to say "Wulcum" and also "Good Luck" (although I don't actually believe in such a beast).
:wavey:

Oh - and seeing as everyone else has been remiss in this regard - do have some wulcumblngz. (You'll find it parked over there, on the right. Don't spend it all on lollies).

[Genie]

I have nothing much to say about The Art (and Perils) of Motorbicycle Purchasing For a Noob, as it has been a very long time since I had anything to do with Looners. However (but!) I would just like to say "Wulcum" and also "Good Luck" (although I don't actually believe in such a beast).
:wavey:

Oh - and seeing as everyone else has been remiss in this regard - do have some wulcumblngz. (You'll find it parked over there, on the right. Don't spend it all on lollies).

why thank you. Have been in touch with a bike man and he's popping over on Saturday with a toy i may be interested in.

whatz the welcumblingz?????:woohoo:

[Zuki lover]

Is that you in you'r avatar........

[Genie]

[QUOTE=Zuki lover;1129443692]Is that you in you'r avatar........[/QUOT

Yeah right....i'm having me a deep thinking moment and what to buy? Females biggest issue in life - What to Buy?

[Ixion]

why thank you. Have been in touch with a bike man and he's popping over on Saturday with a toy i may be interested in.



I'm sure you will be interested in his toy. Doesn't progress the matter of finding a bike, though.

[Genie]

I'm sure you will be interested in his toy. Doesn't progress the matter of finding a bike, though.

lol...oh you are so amusing. I have a "toy" already. One really needs to be specific in what one write's around here.
male is bringing over a nice yellow motorcycle. yellow is my favourite colour. It is the bike his daughter (she's 18) has been riding. it is a Honda VTR (whatever that means). :scooter:

[Cheshire Cat]

Get a new Ninja 250 in the meantime. They're fine bikes.

Don't do it!!!!:shit:

[Genie]

Don't do it!!!!:shit:

whyever not? I have only 'sat' on one but it was comfortable, nice height, good seat and all that.

i am in the very early stages of looking. will most likely look at at least 20.....it's more important that choosing a husband you know. this decision will be with me for a year and will give me so much pleasure. i'm sponging up all the info circulating. have a couple of friends who are rather knowledgable about motorcycles. think i'm in good hands. lol:bash:

[NZsarge]

The Honda VTR that your mate is bringing over would make a great learner machine (just as long as it's mechanically sound), so to would the latest Ninja 250, that would be my pick if you have the coin to splash out on one, good resale on the Ninja too, friend of mine had one for 12 months and did 12,000km on it and only lost $1000 of the purchase price which is pretty good I thought.

[Cheshire Cat]

whyever not? I have only 'sat' on one but it was comfortable, nice height, good seat and all that.

i am in the very early stages of looking. will most likely look at at least 20.....it's more important that choosing a husband you know. this decision will be with me for a year and will give me so much pleasure. i'm sponging up all the info circulating. have a couple of friends who are rather knowledgable about motorcycles. think i'm in good hands. lol:bash:

those ninjas are over-rated!!:girlfight: and so expensive to fix when you crash. and i say WHEN because it WILL happen.

[Genie]

The Honda VTR that your mate is bringing over would make a great learner machine (just as long as it's mechanically sound), so to would the latest Ninja 250, that would be my pick if you have the coin to splash out on one, good resale on the Ninja too, friend of mine had one for 12 months and did 12,000km on it and only lost $1000 of the purchase price which is pretty good I thought.

yes bike is very sound....he has been a bike man for as long as i have known him - he really knows his stuff. nice bike too. i do like the ninja and price wise it's not bad for a new one plus with new there's the warranty etc and the freebies one throws in as well :2thumbsup

[Genie]

those ninjas are over-rated!!:girlfight: and so expensive to fix when you crash. and i say WHEN because it WILL happen.


oh yes...i know it will happen. hey, i can crash a push bike!!!! i crash just walking too!!!! will be buying bestest protective gear i can too.

[cowboyz]

if that is you in your avatar.. you are not going to have any problem finding help on kiwibiker............

If you can ride... (I havent read the whole thread) then get anything thats gonna suit what you want to do on a bike. If you cant.. get a honda (no one cares if you throw them away) or a suzuki (your expected to throw those away)
Go for a few test rides.. but not too many. Youll just confuse yourself. VTR1000 are not bad bikes.. and you might enjoy the vibration of the V twin. The ER6 (F or N) are great bikes. Anything with a kwaka sticker on it is mint.

(my totally unbiased view voiced above. If you dont like it dont worry, its probably not the first or last time you have been wrong)

[MSTRS]

... Anything with a kwaka sticker on it is mint.
...

Hooligan bikes. They'll have you walking quicker than a quick thing. Best to get a nice, sedate GSXR...

[Cheshire Cat]

oh yes...i know it will happen. hey, i can crash a push bike!!!! i crash just walking too!!!! will be buying bestest protective gear i can too.

Ohwell, Good Luck then!:banana:

[cowboyz]

Hooligan bikes. They'll have you walking quicker than a quick thing. Best to get a nice, sedate GSXR...

you didnt quote the most important part of my post so Ill do it for you.



(my totally unbiased view voiced above. If you dont like it dont worry, its probably not the first or last time you have been wrong)

[Genie]

you didnt quote the most important part of my post so Ill do it for you.

hahaha....can't go over a 250 you know. I must be a good girl. Rode bikes when i was younger and never had a licence. will be a law abiding citizen. will never go over 100kpm either lol

[MSTRS]

Yeah yeah...heard it all before. We believe you...:oi-grr:

[jrandom]

those ninjas are over-rated!!:girlfight:

Why do you say that?

You shoulda seen the young fella on one at the last MotoTT day. Just about gave uncle the learn...

[Genie]

[QUOTE=cowboyz;1129444219]if that is you in your avatar.. you are not going to have any problem finding help on kiwibiker............

oh isn't she a sexy little pussycat....

'tis not I....:motu:

[Genie]

I actually quite like the Ninja....but i am totally ignorant! shallow and going for the look and sound...and comfort!

[Maha]

Is that you in you'r avatar........

In your world? probably...
Because, thats me in my avatar.


Genie, what everybody really wants to know is, are you hot?



Did you miss that thread a while ago when 'two guys' had the 'KB Lonely Hearts Club' fapping around for a hour or so?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=107007&page=4

[Genie]

ok....i am a real girl...ask Jrandom....he has seen me. lol

[Genie]

hmmm...tell me please..how did i turn into a 'scooter boy" thought i was a l-plate rider....'tis magic.

[jrandom]

Did you miss that thread a while ago when 'two guys' had the 'KB Lonely Hearts Club' fapping around for a hour or so?

Yeah. I'm kinda irregular in my KB attendance these days. Was there much biting upon the hooks? Gizza link au.


ok....i am a real girl...ask Jrandom....he has seen me. lol

Correction; I have seen a photograph of a woman. I have no data to indicate whether or not that woman is the individual posting as 'Genie'.

If you want to be accepted as Really Real (tm), you'll have to turn up to a ride and have your meatspace existence subsequently vouched for by Actual KBers (tm).

[Maha]

ok....i am a real girl...ask Jrandom....he has seen me. lol

I was not doubting that, your genda should have no bearing what so ever in any of the replies and by the way, only you will know when a bike is right for you. To many conflicting comments on any number of 250's can only confuse the issue, get out and test ride.

[SPORK]

Amazing where the internet leads, sometimes...

Shout outs to jrandom, the quintessential savvy internetter.

[Maha]

Yeah. I'm kinda irregular in my KB attendance these days. Was there much biting upon the hooks? Gizza link au.



I edited and linked it for ya in the previous post, happy reading. you'll enjoy it...

[Genie]

true....could be some fat arsed pimply faced cow...not some rather attractive, smiley little lady from Nelson.

[Mom]

Incredibly modest too I see.

[jrandom]

Incredibly modest too I see.

Funny how you get that with women who turn up on motorcycle forums, hey?

:corn:

[Mom]

Funny how you get that with women who turn up on motorcycle forums, hey?

:corn:

Well if I had a bod like the one she has in her avatar (because of course that is her) I would crow a bit too eh :killingme

[jrandom]

Well if I had a bod like the one she has in her avatar (because of course that is her)

She's already stated in a post that the avatar photo isn't her.

[Mom]

She's already stated in a post that the avatar photo isn't her.

You are shitting me right?

How could I have missed that?

A failed troll on your part, and you point out the obvious when I respond?

Good work that man :2thumbsup

[jrandom]

A failed troll on your part, and you point out the obvious when I respond?

Good work that man :2thumbsup

I'm very, very tired tonight. Well off-form. My apologies to the fan club.

[cowboyz]

Well if I had a bod like the one she has in her avatar (because of course that is her) I would crow a bit too eh :killingme

Of course it is...............


She's already stated in a post that the avatar photo isn't her.


shes lying to you.............


I'm very, very tired tonight. Well off-form. My apologies to the fan club.

oh man.. I come here with a certain ammount of expectation, (which granted, is not real high) and you let me down.

Blame Mom for telling me to crawl out from under the manawatu rock all weekend

[Genie]

hehe....what an amusing lot you are. I am not lying...that is my number one dislike. I have many faults but lying is not one of them. and hell yes - i'm hot...

[cowboyz]

damn! you could have told me that before I went and got married.............

fuckit.

[Genie]

see...you are funny. bet your wife is hotter!!!!

[Ixion]

Amazing where the internet leads, sometimes...

Shout outs to jrandom, the quintessential savvy internetter.

Hey. Youz back. Wherz ya bin ? We done missed you (we'll aim better nxt time)

[MsKABC]

oh yes...i know it will happen. hey, i can crash a push bike!!!! i crash just walking too!!!! will be buying bestest protective gear i can too.

No, not necessarily - I've been riding on and off for 8 years and I've not crashed a bike yet. (OK, technically I have, but it just laid down cos it was tired at 1 kph, so not really a crash as such.) And I'm clumsiness personified - my partner is astonished because I'm the only person who can walk into both sides of a doorway....when only passing through it ONCE! :lol:

[cowboyz]

No, not necessarily - I've been riding on and off for 8 years and I've not crashed a bike yet. (OK, technically I have, but it just laid down cos it was tired at 1 kph, so not really a crash as such.) And I'm clumsiness personified - my partner is astonished because I'm the only person who can walk into both sides of a doorway....when only passing through it ONCE! :lol:

that may be true but no one in the history of crashing has every thought - midcrash- "Crap, I wish I had less gear on"

[jrandom]

No, not necessarily - I've been riding on and off for 8 years and I've not crashed a bike yet.

That could have something to do with the 'on and off' part.

Then again, it's not that hard to do a hundred thousand kilometres of riding at the speed limit on main highways without falling off, and then turn up on the internet and claim to be an Experienced Motorcyclist (tm).

I'm sure there are none of those around here, though.

[MsKABC]

that may be true but no one in the history of crashing has every thought - midcrash- "Crap, I wish I had less gear on"

Sorry but you lost me? :scratch: (But I do agree with the sentiment :yes:)


That could have something to do with the 'on and off' part.

Then again, it's not that hard to do a hundred thousand kilometres of riding at the speed limit on main highways without falling off, and then turn up on the internet and claim to be an Experienced Motorcyclist (tm).

I'm sure there are none of those around here, though.

You again. You're going to have to do better than that to get a bite out of me.

[MSTRS]

... I'm the only person who can walk into both sides of a doorway....when only passing through it ONCE! :lol:

It's all to do with angles of deflection. Like the ball in the old pinball machines.
That, and how much alcohol one has consumed.
:clap:

[MsKABC]

It's all to do with angles of deflection. Like the ball in the old pinball machines.
That, and how much alcohol one has consumed.
:clap:

...but I was sober :confused:

[SPORK]

Hey. Youz back. Wherz ya bin ? We done missed you (we'll aim better nxt time)
Me? Well, in the few years since I've last graced this corner of the internet I've moved across the country, got into my second year at architecture school, and believe it or not, booked in for my BHS (oct 10th, if all goes to plan).

Only took me half a decade, I'm a regular poster child for action.

[Ixion]

Me? Well, in the few years since I've last graced this corner of the internet I've moved across the country, got into my second year at architecture school, and believe it or not, booked in for my BHS (oct 10th, if all goes to plan).

Only took me half a decade, I'm a regular poster child for action.

Check out the LOTPIHGAD social group! And the SMC forum.

[SPORK]

I've already reintroduced myself in the infamous LOTPIHGAD group (perhaps unwisely), and been informed to head over SMC-ways. I think I'll hold out on the latter until I scrape together one of these two-wheeled contraptions I've heard so much about...

[jrandom]

You're going to have to do better than that to get a bite out of me.

:blink:

Wasn't looking for a bite. Just pointing out that it's not hard not to crash when one limits one's motorcycling to the lowest end of the risk spectrum.

That doesn't make you a lesser individual, or anything. Of course, it does leave you somewhat unqualified to dispense riding advice, but then you weren't dispensing advice, as such, were you? Just saying that you hadn't crashed. So you're all good.

[Genie]

oh now i'm even more confused...i had this idea that i'd get all my gear (jacket,pants, gloves) before i bought the bike. now, my gf reckons just a jacket and get the rest later. I'm the girl that needs to know just what i'm doing and now i'm confused...i need to get this right! so what is the best way to do 'it'????????

[wickle]

oh now i'm even more confused...i had this idea that i'd get all my gear (jacket,pants, gloves) before i bought the bike. now, my gf reckons just a jacket and get the rest later. I'm the girl that needs to know just what i'm doing and now i'm confused...i need to get this right! so what is the best way to do 'it'????????
buy good quality gear and all of it before you rIde!

[Genie]

buy good quality gear and all of it before you rIde!

that was my plan and then...the voices of some confuse me. thanks...and i like the jacket i've picked. vain bitch!:lol:

[MSTRS]

Wickle is right. Get the full(ish) kit now. Helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, boots.
Leather is best, but Cordura may be more practical for you (it's waterproof - usually).
Remember - you may think it's important to look good (it is, sort of) - but what is more important...will you look good if you come off, wearing gear that is not designed to protect your fleshy bits?

[Genie]

Wickle is right. Get the full(ish) kit now. Helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, boots.
Leather is best, but Cordura may be more practical for you (it's waterproof - usually).
Remember - you may think it's important to look good (it is, sort of) - but what is more important...will you look good if you come off, wearing gear that is not designed to protect your fleshy bits?

yes, my thoughts were that...shouldn't listen to some people. what's the go with Kevlar?? Oh and i look good in a sack so i'm not going for the look as such more wanting to protect myself from all those nasty drivers that don't see bikes. My brother got ripped up real bad (I too once upon a time) and a friend was killed by blind drivers. I do not wish to go down either of those roads. and as I'm a mother of some adorable children i don't wish to be out of action in any way shape of form!!!! My life is very important.

[MSTRS]

yes, my thoughts were that...shouldn't listen to some people. what's the go with Kevlar?? Oh and i look good in a sack so i'm not going for the look as such more wanting to protect myself from all those nasty drivers that don't see bikes. My brother got ripped up real bad (I too once upon a time) and a friend was killed by blind drivers. I do not wish to go down either of those roads. and as I'm a mother of some adorable children i don't wish to be out of action in any way shape of form!!!! My life is very important.

You talking about Draggin jeans? I wouldn't bother...

[Genie]

You talking about Draggin jeans? I wouldn't bother...

don't know....just was mentioned to me last night....off to bike shop to check out some more stuff....shopping day is tuesday!!!!

[MSTRS]

Look for stuff that has (soft) hip and outside thigh armour, and hard knee/shin armour. Jackets need it in shoulders, elbows and back. You can feel it through the outer layer. Gloves should be a slightly loose fit, with a velcro strap to tighten around the wrist, and good to have hard outer armour over the knuckles. Boots should at least have hard plastic armour over the inner/outer ankles.

[Genie]

Look for stuff that has (soft) hip and outside thigh armour, and hard knee/shin armour. Jackets need it in shoulders, elbows and back. You can feel it through the outer layer. Gloves should be a slightly loose fit, with a velcro strap to tighten around the wrist, and good to have hard outer armour over the knuckles. Boots should at least have hard plastic armour over the inner/outer ankles.

thank you...jacket has elbow, back and shoulder hard stuff...was a bit odd when i tried it on..but hey i like my elbows!!!

Hadn't thought much about gloves but yeah...very important...skin can peel off!!

was thinking of one of those belt thingys to protect ribs too.

[MSTRS]

thank you...jacket has elbow, back and shoulder hard stuff...was a bit odd when i tried it on..but hey i like my elbows!!
Good stuff.


Hadn't thought much about gloves but yeah...very important...skin can peel off!!
Gloves are possibly THE most important item. Don't skimp.


was thinking of one of those belt thingys to protect ribs too.A kidney belt? Don't bother. But if you want extra back protection and a certain amount of centre mass support, get an armadillo-type back protector.

[smoky]

Hi, it's been a very long time since i owned a bike (25years) and as my children have started school and horses are out of the question...a bike is the answer. Which begs the question...where do i start?

The kind of bike you want depends on the kind of riding you want to do, and the budget you have. But getting out there will be fun.

Do you know anyone you can get on the back of a bike with, get some idea of the fun you could have, meet up with others who ride.

[R1madness]

Cordura gear is fine. Spool (thats the brand name) Jacket and pants deals are available at the moment for $119 for the pants and $139 for the Jacket or $250 for the pair (while stocks last). Its quite good stuff for the money.

Gloves, buy good ones leather with a double wrist closure cuff (to help keep them on in a crash), teknic are on special (down from $99) for $80.

Helmet, forget the huge dollar label brands (shoei and Arai) at the moment, HJC KBC Nitro etc for half the dollars will give you a good safe comfortable helmet. ( i feel a flaming comming on...) Fit is more important than price...

Boots... but sturdy proper bike boots, feet are easily damaged in a slow crash. Oxford boots are on special...

[cowboyz]

I wear a HJC IS16 that I got for $350. comfy as and comes with built in sunvisor. really good for the price.

[sinfull]

Correction; I have seen a photograph of a woman. I have no data to indicate whether or not that woman is the individual posting as 'Genie'.

).
And ?

hehe....what an amusing lot you are. I am not lying...that is my number one dislike. I have many faults but lying is not one of them. and hell yes - i'm hot... And Single ?


now i'm confused...i need to get this right! so what is the best way to do 'it'????????
On top !!! But then i'm lazy !

[Genie]

Haha....Mr Random does like to come across as pomparse!

I'm single in the - raising my children on my own - kinda way.

On top of what? and how does that make you lazy?

[Miscreant]

On top of what? and how does that make you lazy?

surely no one is that naive?

[jrandom]

And ?

I never bothered investigating further. She's too far away to be worth the hassle.

Bit closer to you though dude!

[Genie]

surely no one is that naive?

..of course I'm not that naive.

[jrandom]

..of course I'm not that naive.

sinfull's hawt, you guys should totally hook up.

[Genie]

sinfull's hawt, you guys should totally hook up.

oh really, you being little matchmaker up there in the comfort of your computer chair ;)

[SixPackBack]

hehe....what an amusing lot you are. I am not lying...that is my number one dislike. I have many faults but lying is not one of them. and hell yes - i'm hot...

Unless you're an alter ego, taking the piss, or exceptionally vain I call your bluff.
Public images for KB to start the discussion, followed shortly after by meat space verification seems the only logical plan of action.

[Genie]

Unless you're an alter ego, taking the piss, or exceptionally vain I call your bluff.
Public images for KB to start the discussion, followed shortly after by meat space verification seems the only logical plan of action.

hehehehe, all of the above. And a liar to boot!

I'm actually extremely ugly, have warts on my nose, half bald, weigh 80kgs and laugh like a hyena.:2thumbsup

[DMNTD]

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[Genie]

Who's a cheeky Bastard then?

[sinfull]

weigh 80kgs .:2thumbsup Only 80 , wooohoooo Your deffinately on top !

[Genie]

Only 80 , wooohoooo Your deffinately on top !

what...here was me thinking 80 was fookin heavy as!!!!

[sinfull]

what...here was me thinking 80 was fookin heavy as!!!!

Drooool :hug:.... thanks for the pic miss !!!

[Maha]

I'm actually extremely ugly, have warts on my nose, half bald, weigh 80kgs and laugh like a hyena.:2thumbsup

Yes!! I have finally found my long lost twin sister.....:2thumbsup

[Genie]

Yes!! I have finally found my long lost twin sister.....:2thumbsup

at last....i've been searching for you all my life....OMG. WOW. I feel as though I now 'belong'

so bro, how ya doing?

[Maha]

at last....i've been searching for you all my life....OMG. WOW. I feel as though I now 'belong'

so bro, how ya doing?

I manufacture small bottles, have been doing this for some years now, one small rub and of these bottle and Poof! ...all your troubles begin...:cool:

This is the only pic I have of you, did the facial hair stop growing?

[Genie]

Yes...I am trouble in a bottle.

They do amazing things with wax these day so hair is not the problem. It's the fact that when warts bleed they spread!

Am thinking of getting a mask made....

[The Everlasting]

:lol: They are after ya..

[Genie]

:lol: They are after ya..

...then they better be bloody fast and strong!!!!

[Miscreant]

..of course I'm not that naive.

Flirt fail.

[Genie]

Flirt fail.

Yeeha...now I have something to celebrate!

[ajturbo]

hey ... have you got the bike yet?

where abouts in Nelson do you live, there is an X road racing lady down there who i recon, would love to help you get out on yer bike ...

[Genie]

hey ... have you got the bike yet?

where abouts in Nelson do you live, there is an X road racing lady down there who i recon, would love to help you get out on yer bike ...

Hi, I'm going to buy a bike just before school returns, I need to spend the holidays re-connecting with my children (you know playing and having fun).

I am sticking to my plan, it's hard and I am growing impatient but I have heard that being patient is a good quality to learn and the rewards from waiting far outweigh the angst one suffers whilst waiting.

I am 99% certain I shall be purchasing a new Kawa NInja 250. Right height, right weight....just bloody perfect!! Oh and in black...black is so shiny!

[Genie]

....Then you just need to figure out the style of bike you think you would like & go get one. Go & sit on a few & see how they fit you, some are taller than others & some you sit upright while others you lean forward a bit . Try them all before you decide.

Been re-reading and this is pretty fine advice.
Thank you.
The 'sitting' is what it's about.
I 'sat' today, and it confirms my gut instinct for what is me.

[Edbear]

Been re-reading and this is pretty fine advice.
Thank you.
The 'sitting' is what it's about.
I 'sat' today, and it confirms my gut instinct for what is me.

Re-reads are a good thing!
Pretty fine advice that too, Re-reading xxx

Sigh, sitting down always confirms my gut... :no:

[Sully One]

I'm going to buy a bike just before school returns, I need to spend the holidays re-connecting with my children (you know playing and having fun)

You sound like a nice mummy. Hope you enjoy getting back on two wheels as much as my mummy did ;) ENJOY :scooter:

[Genie]

You sound like a nice mummy. Hope you enjoy getting back on two wheels as much as my mummy did ;) ENJOY :scooter:

Why thank you....I am trying to be the meanest mum in the world, but I keep failing.
I also fail at backyard cricket...I hit the ball far too hard!!!

Give your mum a pat on the back from me for getting out there.