Newbie from Lower Hutt! (aeonsien)

[aeonsien]

I've only done about 80km since getting my L plate and I'm pretty sure I'm thoroughly addicted.

My ride is a 2005 Honda VTR 250 which in my opinion does the trick nicely. We are still getting to know each other, but I can see things working out very nicely as long as I don't make it too obvious when I'm ogling the occasional Ducati Monster.

As usual when I get myself into a new hobby I find myself soaking up new information all over the place... so much to learn and so many more kms of 'practice' required ;) Seriously... I've only spent about 5 minutes going faster than 50km so far!

I'm based in Lower Hutt and I'm definitely still in the 'learner' camp, but if anyone would be keen on a ride or passing on some more experienced knowhow I'd been keen to meet up. (Reminds me I should look into that mentor program shouldn't I...)

Hi everyone :)

[Maha]

Keep an eye on this thread...http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/142440-Tuesday-evening-BRONZ-Slowpaced-Social-Ride

[unstuck]

Hi, welcome aboard. There are worse addictions you could have.:yes:

[curly]

Hey welcome to KB.

Nice bike to learn on. I have one myself. ;)

Post some pics up of your bike.

[Hopeful Bastard]

Welcome to KB.

Like yourself, I am still on L.. Mainly too lazy to move off them tbh haha.

As Maha has previously posted, Each week we meet up at different locations for a Learner Friendly Ride. You are more than welcome to come along and attend and learn off experienced riders.

Hope to see you out and about.

Adrian.

[DJSin]

Welcome - looks like it's gonna be a good weekend for some riding in Wellington :yes:

[caspernz]

Welcome to the fold. Good thing is when you get used to riding in windy Wellington, anywhere else you go seems like a breeze. Oh, and bikes don't mind if you ogle other bikes, unlike wives and girlfriends haha.

[aeonsien]

The VTR:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/entry.php/2370-2005-Honda-VTR-250

Overall I like it. Having ridden no other bikes in my life I have nothing to compare it to - but it seems to have enough power for now and it goes where I point it without fighting back.