br0kenbutterfly
6th May 2012, 00:34
Well, 18months after first looking at scooters, I've finally taken the plunge after moving to Christchurch (1 hour and 2 bus rides to do the 20min drive work was beginning to get a bit :brick:) Got myself a pre-loved 09 Yamaha Jog which Ive named Zeus for irony purposes :)
Where to from here though? Ive driven it once, today, wearing jeans, gloves and a waterproof jacket....I'm not keen to do that again. Where can I find some good gear for a big girl like me (like size 24ish)?? And what do I absolutely need to be safe? Im thinking decent jacket and a full face helmet plus my gloves?
Also, Im a little paranoid and want to get the Jog checked out by someone who knows their shit and wont look down on me for being a girl with a 50cc. Am I dreaming? Where is a good place to go for a service in Christchurch?
The last thing is that I'm a huge noob with nobody in my family who knows anything about things with wheels....Is there anyone who would be willing to teach me the basics, eg how to corner properly and drive defensively? Basic stuff like that, and how to look after it etc. I can pay you in real money or baking :p
Thank you so much in advance :)
Where to from here though? Ive driven it once, today, wearing jeans, gloves and a waterproof jacket....I'm not keen to do that again. Where can I find some good gear for a big girl like me (like size 24ish)?? And what do I absolutely need to be safe? Im thinking decent jacket and a full face helmet plus my gloves?
Also, Im a little paranoid and want to get the Jog checked out by someone who knows their shit and wont look down on me for being a girl with a 50cc. Am I dreaming? Where is a good place to go for a service in Christchurch?
The last thing is that I'm a huge noob with nobody in my family who knows anything about things with wheels....Is there anyone who would be willing to teach me the basics, eg how to corner properly and drive defensively? Basic stuff like that, and how to look after it etc. I can pay you in real money or baking :p
Thank you so much in advance :)