Learning to ride with no resources to do so?

[herpaderpa]

Hey everyone,


I'll keep this short;
I want to get my learner license, but I have no bike or anyone I know who can teach me to ride. I am a 17 year old college student (Taupo) and my parents live overseas so they cannot offer any assistance (not that they would, they are not entirely supportive of bikes). I have some very light experience with motorbikes but I picked them up very easily (background of mountain biking etc so leaning/counter steering seems natural).
I am three months off my full drivers licence, however will be selling my car to fund motorbike ventures.

How can I go about becoming proficient enough at riding to pass my Basic handling skills course with no resources at hand?



Any advice will be very, very greatly appreciated as I have a strong passion for motorbikes and have wanting to get one myself for years now.



Thanks.

[Tazz]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=motorcycle+training+new+zealand

[strandedinnz]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=motorcycle+training+new+zealand

I've been around the interweb for years and I've not seen that site .. awesome service, will aim to use it more! :-)

[Akzle]

sell your cage, buy a motorbike. Thats at least 60% of the job.
The other 40% is go and get some gear. Helmet and gloves at least.

Then ride your bike like youre not a fucking pussy. Nevermind that licence shit.
After one week you should start learning wheelies. That way, if you ever see a cop you can just roll past on the back wheel so they dont get your plate.
Fuken ace.

[caseye]

Don't listen to Akzle! Most of KB doesn't so you'd not be alone. However he's right about selling the cage and getting the bike and Gear, good gear that will do the job required if you do need it to.

[Akzle]

good gear that will do the job required if you do need it to.

nawww. Get a cheap set cos youre going to be eating road a lot in the first couple of days.
Unless youre fkn hero. In which case youre going to die.

[Akzle]

where da taupo mentors at?

[haydes55]

With zero motorbike experience, if you aren't a moron, you can pass the basic handling test. Book in the course and certificate. You will spend about an hour with an instructor, on the bike supplied, doing what's required in the test. Then do the test at the end. Just book it in and get ready to start the journey.

[herpaderpa]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=motorcycle+training+new+zealand




It just so happens, that I can't make it out of Taupo regularly for lessons due to commitments through work and school. I've spent far too long trying to find something over Google.

[Tazz]

It just so happens, that I can't make it out of Taupo for lessons due to commitments through work and school. I've spent far too long trying to find something over Google.

So basically you want to learn how to ride a bike proficiently/safely/full stop, without any spare time, any bike and it kinda sounds like for free as well?

I'm not surprised Google can't find anything :p

Get a cheap hack bike and take it down to a local river/paddock.

[Madness]

Go to 9 Miro Street & see the grumpy old man at W.O.T Motorcycles. He'll probably have read this thread, chastised me for calling him a grumpy old man and be expecting you by the time you get there.

[herpaderpa]

So basically you want to learn how to ride a bike proficiently/safely/full stop, without any spare time, any bike and it kinda sounds like for free as well?

I'm not surprised Google can't find anything :p

Get a cheap hack bike and take it down to a local river/paddock.

Not for free, I'd be paying the normal lesson price, I just can't make it out of Taupo easily.

[rustyrobot]

With zero motorbike experience, if you aren't a moron, you can pass the basic handling test. Book in the course and certificate. You will spend about an hour with an instructor, on the bike supplied, doing what's required in the test. Then do the test at the end. Just book it in and get ready to start the journey.

+1 to this. I know things have probably changed in the time since I sat the basic handling test, but it doesn't look that different when I go past the place where they run it in town. You should be able to pick up what you need to know to pass the test in that hour before it.

Really though - you need to concentrate on getting a bike. I'm sure any mentor would be much more likely to help you out if you have your own bike. Too bad if you can't have it now now now - let that desperation drive you to save more so you can get the bike you want.

[Tazz]

Not for free, I'd be paying the normal lesson price, I just can't make it out of Taupo easily.

Fair enough. Start savin! Might be some overly generous soul in a local club that could help (Ulysses?) but having a bike to learn on is mildly important.

Good luck!

[The Baron]

The local bike shops will know who does rider training in your area.

Best of luck to you.

[The Little Gixxer]

Prorider were going to have a course in Taupo, was to be the 1st of March but no go. For that you would need $20, a bike that is wof and rego, safety gear and your learners.

Get your learners, Basic course is easy enough to do blind but won't teach you anything. You have to do the training through track day, IAM or Prorider. Yes a paddock will do but seriously how good do you want to be.

Naturally goood at things is awesome but don't take it for granted, a motorbike is not a mountain bike so reacts different (ie you can accelrate a full lean on a motorbike, not many mountain bikes you can pedal at this stage).

Anyway good luck.

[Grashopper]

There used to be a guy who did the BHS at the funeral home car park. Heard he also did some training or at least let people practise. The AA would know and asking at the bike shops is a good idea.

Also you could look up Chris Smith, Grant Gibb or Western Bay Riding on the NZTA BHS website. I did some training with Chris and Grant in South AKL and Hamilton, but they mentioned they might be able to come to Taupo for training. One of my friends did some training with Western Bay Riding in Rotorua.

[release_the_bees]

If you're looking for a cheap but well looked after bike then let me know. My VT250FG will be for sale soon and will come with 6 months reg and wof when I sell it, so hopefully no major expenses for the first 6 months of ownership.

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[Drew]

I am well encouraged...by the amount of piss taking I'm seeing of late.

[herpaderpa]

Quick update;

So a guy is coming to check out my car and potentially trade his '95 250v Bandit. Really hoping it all works out as this would mean I wouldn't have to worry about getting the bike from another part of the country.

[Drew]

Quick update;

So a guy is coming to check out my car and potentially trade his '95 250v Bandit. Really hoping it all works out as this would mean I wouldn't have to worry about getting the bike from another part of the country.

Have someone who knows about bikes there. The Bandit can be a great bike, and generally have the same easily sorted issues. Any of which can see you getting a better deal.

[oneblackflag]

I wouldn't worry about the pre basic handling leason, as long as you can use the clutch to start and get into second you're gold. It's a total joke.

You should get some training at some point though, the ride forever bronze looks good.