Help a newb in Tauranga

[pAceMaker]

Hey,

I'm looking at getting a bike. duh....
Anyone in Tauranga willing to give me a lesson or two before I do the basic skills test.. I have NEVER been on a bike... :dodge: *gasp*

[CPB]

Hey,

I'm looking at getting a bike. duh....
Anyone in Tauranga willing to give me a lesson or two before I do the basic skills test.. I have NEVER been on a bike... :dodge: *gasp*

Hi pAcemaker, welcome to KB...I'm currently out of action but I'm sure someone over your way can help you out. Enjoy the site, and all the best for your riding!!!

[pAceMaker]

thanks will call around a few places

[Sniper]

Welcome, and good luck matey

[pAceMaker]

Thanks for the warm welcome :P

[Scorpygirl]

Welcome Pacemaker. Good luck with the biking. :ride:
I am just on my learners at the mo and got to get my confidence up. Most of the family is in Tauranga so get down there a bit. I went to sec. school there and then lived there again from 1991 - 1995, so know the place well. If you have ridden a push-bike and/or a horse and have driven a car you should be able to pick up the basics.

Good luck.

[tl_tub]

Hey,

I'm looking at getting a bike. duh....
Anyone in Tauranga willing to give me a lesson or two before I do the basic skills test.. I have NEVER been on a bike... :dodge: *gasp*

Gidday pacemaker. Im in Tauranga too. Sat my basic skills test about 5 years ago, passed first time even though id only ridden a push bike, and never used a clutch before. Youll be right! All the best, you will be riding in no time! :2thumbsup

[pAceMaker]

sweet thanks for the help. I better get onto it :)

[pAceMaker]

sweet.. i have put my name down for the basic driver skills test

[tl_tub]

When are you booked in? Make sure you let us know how you get on!

[pAceMaker]

was told i would get a phone call about the date over the next 2-3 weeks.. :)

[pAceMaker]

sweet... i got the basic skills cert...

took me like 1.5 hours of practice to pass the test...having never been on a bike and not been on a puch bike in like 6 years i kinda sucked :)

The chap that ran the test was a very nice man and very patient... got some good exercise push starting the bike as his battery was dead :)

[tl_tub]

Thats GREAT! Congrats man!

So will you have a bike in time for the ride on Sunday the 18th? :ride:

[Scorpygirl]

Well done mate - now onto buying a bike!!! :ride:

[pAceMaker]

i wish.. i dont have a bike yet and i gotta get some money for the license.. sucks being a student... AND i doubt any1 would want to buy my car :)


on that note... what sort of bike should I be looking for? I'm 6'2" currently 115KG..

[crashe]

What sort of bikes do you like.. Sports, tourers or cruisers??????

Go to the bike shops in your area and sit on all the 250cc's and see what you feel comfortable on and also get a idea for size for you.

Then when you figure out what you like... then you will get an idea on how much money you will need.....
Plus also take into account you will need a new helmet,
a jacket, gloves, boots and bikepants.....

You can buy jackets, gloves ,boots and bike pants on Trade me at a pretty good low cost as some are selling stuff due to them out growing them gear.

But Buy a brand new helmet.

[pAceMaker]

cool thanks for the info

i want something comfortable for comuting...