Hi all (marie_speeds)

[marie_speeds]

I'm Marie. New to this site but not to bikes, but am legally allowed to ride one now. Never bothered to have a licence before when in the countryside. Was told by my partners to get a hobby so this is it. I thought winding them up was a hobby but them's the breaks. Mostly here to look for advice to get thorugh my legal requirements faster if there is such a way????

[rie]

hi welcome to the forum :) Take a defensive riding course to shorten the time to get your full licence.

...or continue doing whatever you were doing before you were legally allowed to ride...

[vifferman]

Welcome to Kiwi Biker! :ride:
Beware of the trolls, tards, numpties and above all, be careful out there in The Wacky Races. :blink:

[crazyhorse]

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[Gibbo89]

i didnt know that there was a 2004 yamaha fzr! i havnt seen one newer than 1994.

welcome to KB

[Bren]

Heya marie and welcome to KB....

Hope you find interesting topics and friends on here...:yes:

[tate35]

Hi Marie,

Welcome to KB.....no doubt there will be plenty of seasoned bikers on here who can to advise the best way to fast track your full licence.

[Str8 Jacket]

FFS, are you *still* here.....?

[avgas]

What previous bikes were you riding?

[Str8 Jacket]

What previous bikes were you riding?

No, no. She has a lesbian husband and a gay room mate and they all sleep together....

[marie_speeds]

What previous bikes were you riding?

Dirt bikes growing up. Now this is a serious question and requires a serious answer. Is that even possible on this site? LOL I want to go for a smaller rated bike, I'm not comfortable/confident with the 250 so what would you recommend as a better starter for road biking?

[marie_speeds]

FFS, are you *still* here.....?

I missed your charm and wit :weep: so decided to stay...LOL

[Spearfish]

Dirt bikes growing up. Now this is a serious question and requires a serious answer. Is that even possible on this site? LOL I want to go for a smaller rated bike, I'm not comfortable/confident with the 250 so what would you recommend as a better starter for road biking?

What about a road legal dirt bike or motard style for familiarity, considering your not new to them?

[Rosie]

Dirt bikes growing up. Now this is a serious question and requires a serious answer. Is that even possible on this site? LOL I want to go for a smaller rated bike, I'm not comfortable/confident with the 250 so what would you recommend as a better starter for road biking?

Welcome! :sunny:
What is it about your 250 that isn't working for you? Are you looking for something that is physically smaller, or something with a bit less power (or more gentle power delivery)?
As has been suggested, since you have been riding dirt bikes before, a dual purpose bike might be a bit more familiar, and give you more confidence. And air cooled single cylinder 250's have a pretty predictable power delivery, so things don't get too out of hand. Unless you want them to :innocent:

[avgas]

I'm not comfortable/confident with the 250 so what would you recommend as a better starter for road biking?
Funny how you have come back down to earth now.....good for you.

People will give me shit for this - but GN125 was the best learner bike I have ridden. It quite easily gets over 100kph - very good simple handling, and you can drop it and nothing happens.

However if you want another sports bike - how about an RG150?

[Scuba_Steve]

Taught a couple of mates, They seem to quite like my FXR150. Very easy to ride small, light & nimble.

[Str8 Jacket]

Taught a couple of mates, They seem to quite like my FXR150. Very easy to ride small, light & nimble.

Awesome. Don't sell it bucket race it!! :yes:

[Scuba_Steve]

Awesome. Don't sell it bucket race it!! :yes:

Don't worry I have no interest in selling it. Just putting it out there as a bike to consider given requirements stated.

[slofox]

I'm Marie. New to this site but not to bikes, but am legally allowed to ride one now. Never bothered to have a licence before when in the countryside. Was told by my partners to get a hobby so this is it. I thought winding them up was a hobby but them's the breaks. Mostly here to look for advice to get thorugh my legal requirements faster if there is such a way????

Welcome aboard marie_speeds. May your time here be as instructive, entertaining and amusing as mine has been! :sunny:

[carver]

I'm Marie. New to this site but not to bikes, but am legally allowed to ride one now. Never bothered to have a licence before when in the countryside. Was told by my partners to get a hobby so this is it. I thought winding them up was a hobby but them's the breaks. Mostly here to look for advice to get thorugh my legal requirements faster if there is such a way????

women dont belong on bikes

[Genie]

women dont belong on bikes

Why - because that means they've left the kitchen.
Get a grip young fella......women have been riding bikes since before you were even born and I seen a pic today that even a bear can do what you do...infact the bear was doing it better!

Best you don your apron and get back to the kitchen.

[carver]

Why - because that means they've left the kitchen.
Get a grip young fella......women have been riding bikes since before you were even born and I seen a pic today that even a bear can do what you do...infact the bear was doing it better!

Best you don your apron and get back to the kitchen.

If a woman is on a bike, you should shorten the chain around her ankle

[crazyhorse]

women dont belong on bikes

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...........!!!!!!!!!!!! :angry:

[Genie]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...........!!!!!!!!!!!! :angry:

Oh he's just looking for a :spanking:

[carver]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...........!!!!!!!!!!!! :angry:

lets face it, due to the small nature of a woman's brain, it cannot cope with the extreme nature of riding a motor cycle

[crazyhorse]

lets face it, due to the small nature of a woman's brain, it cannot cope with the extreme nature of riding a motor cycle
Fuck mate.............. bring it on :yes:

[carver]

Fuck mate.............. bring it on :yes:

...and we all know about a woman's inferior strength...

[Genie]

...and we all know about a woman's inferior strength...

No, I dont'. Please tell me! I know that physically some men may be somewhat stronger but other than that I've not seen much in my life to suggest that woman are inferior or indeed that men are stronger! Infact, quite the opposite! Not many 'real' men in the world today.

[onearmedbandit]

The fish are biting today...

[avgas]

Um women - just red rep him for it........

[nodrog]

lets face it, due to the small nature of a woman's brain, it cannot cope with the extreme nature of riding a motor cycle

At least I know how to drive a washing machine, unlike you smelly boys!

Fanny.

[avgas]

At least I know how to drive a washing machine, unlike you smelly boys!

Fanny.
Aren't they all automatics these days ;)

[Genie]

Yes most are and even then some boys just don't know what button to push :doh:

[Grubber]

Sounds to me that we might actually know, exactly which buttons to push!

[Genie]

duh...not those buttons hunny, I'm talking a real washing machine. Just about any fool can push "those" buttons :innocent:

[avgas]

duh...not those buttons hunny, I'm talking a real washing machine. Just about any fool can push "those" buttons :innocent:
Like a 1-eyed blind man in a cave........

[Stirts]

Like a 1-eyed blind man in a cave........

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[carver]

No, I dont'. Please tell me! I know that physically some men may be somewhat stronger but other than that I've not seen much in my life to suggest that woman are inferior or indeed that men are stronger! Infact, quite the opposite! Not many 'real' men in the world today.

in the tribal days women could be brought and sold....

We should never have stopped it

[awayatc]

why buy when you can hire?

[Gibbo89]

as mentioned, the fxr150 could be a good bet. but it depends what you don't like about the fzr you own.

the one thing the fzr has going for it is that once you get used to the bike, it will last well over the licensing period and not get boring too quick.

food for thought?! :scooter:

[carver]

why buy when you can hire?

fire cats do a good hire deal.
for a short term lease, talk to club 180

[tamarillo]

cheap as chips 1980's Honda 250 single road bike like this:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-308650276.htm

The engine is from the dirt bike so familiar characteristics, simple, very light and once you have confidence up easy to sell. Cooler than a GN, great fun, and at least you are learning road bike handling. Well that's my pence worth...

[tamarillo]

No, I dont'. Please tell me! I know that physically some men may be somewhat stronger but other than that I've not seen much in my life to suggest that woman are inferior or indeed that men are stronger! Infact, quite the opposite! Not many 'real' men in the world today.

Hi genie, pls ignore this moron and assume the rest of us are normal humans. This guy just has a rotten sense of humour. if you ever in Nelson come ride with us - all ladies welcome.

[carver]

Hi genie, pls ignore this moron and assume the rest of us are normal humans. This guy just has a rotten sense of humour. if you ever in Nelson come ride with us - all ladies welcome.

lots of abusive red rep coming your way son

[Genie]

lots of abusive red rep coming your way son

:rofl: Calling him son...that's funny.

He's one of the most loveliest gentlemen I've met in a very long time....stick your red rep and abuse where the sun don't shine. Perhaps if you took a leaf out of his book you'd learn a lot!

[carver]

:rofl: Calling him son...that's funny.

He's one of the most loveliest gentlemen I've met in a very long time....stick your red rep and abuse where the sun don't shine. Perhaps if you took a leaf out of his book you'd learn a lot!

even more red rep coming both your ways soon!