From riding horses to riding bikes! Noob on the loose! (Crapple)

[Crapple]

Hi everyone,
I’m a complete noob! Just thought I’d get that out in the open. I used to ride horses but now I ride motorcycles, well, sort of.
I live in Auckland and come from a family that enjoys playing round with motorcycles. My dad owned one many years ago, my brother now owns one and I’m hoping to get one very soon now that I have a proper hair cut and a real job! I’ve only just started learning on my brother’s bike and it’s been a blast so far but eventually I want to leave the end of the street, exceed 20 kms/h and get my L’s. :2thumbsup
I rode a scooter while I was at uni, it was fun but I need something with a bit more horsepower now that I’ll be riding on weekends and commuting to work (which is 5 mins from home) haha! My most memorable trip on the scooter was riding home from uni in a hail storm, the wind blew me all over the bloody road, looked like I’d been swimming in a lake when I got home! I’m hoping to be on the road pretty soon on a bike :D This cul-de-sac is getting pretty boring, though u-turns are still freaking me out at times.
That’s pretty much me.

[swtfa]

Welcome :)

[Crapple]

Welcome :)

Thanks, it's awesome to be part of the KB community finally!

[Bikemad]

Thanks, it's awesome to be part of the KB community finally!

give it a while........welcome

[husaberg]

Hi everyone,
I’m a complete noob! Just thought I’d get that out in the open. I used to ride horses but now I ride motorcycles, well, sort of.
I live in Auckland and come from a family that enjoys playing round with motorcycles. My dad owned one many years ago, my brother now owns one and I’m hoping to get one very soon now that I have a proper hair cut and a real job! I’ve only just started learning on my brother’s bike and it’s been a blast so far but eventually I want to leave the end of the street, exceed 20 kms/h and get my L’s. :2thumbsup
I rode a scooter while I was at uni, it was fun but I need something with a bit more horsepower now that I’ll be riding on weekends and commuting to work (which is 5 mins from home) haha! My most memorable trip on the scooter was riding home from uni in a hail storm, the wind blew me all over the bloody road, looked like I’d been swimming in a lake when I got home! I’m hoping to be on the road pretty soon on a bike :D This cul-de-sac is getting pretty boring, though u-turns are still freaking me out at times.
That’s pretty much me.

Might pay to move the thread into the Angels section.
Before the boys brigade arrives.
We are a pretty classy bunch of blokes and ladies around here though generally:rolleyes:

[SNF]

Gidday cock! (Don't worry - silly family greeting, long story involves Australians........)

Riding great so far especially today. You'll be out and about on the streets sooner or later, the cul-de-sac stuff is what the BHS is about; low speed handling. You'll find it easy, especially since 4 cylinder sports bikes aren't the best things for that stuff. We'll have to make way for another bike soon!

[FJRider]

Welcome to the site ... keep up with the slow speed practice. It may surprise you (and others) how many low speed accidents happen.

Usually not serious ..

But ..!! ... irritating/embarrassing scrapes and scratches ... on the bike AND rider DO happen ....

[Crapple]

Cheers guys! I need all the advice I can get.

[caseye]

Oh, don"t worry you'll get that in spades! Even from those who actually know no better than yourself.
Enjoy that cul de sac and make sure it doesn't scare you before you venture out into the big wide roads of motorcycling.
Welcome to KB, the only place in the world where not everyone is your friend,Aye?

[Crapple]

Gidday cock! (Don't worry - silly family greeting, long story involves Australians........)

Riding great so far especially today. You'll be out and about on the streets sooner or later, the cul-de-sac stuff is what the BHS is about; low speed handling. You'll find it easy, especially since 4 cylinder sports bikes aren't the best things for that stuff. We'll have to make way for another bike soon!


Thanks cock, I haven't ridden into a tree yet (unlike the scooter) so I must be doing ok, at least I stayed away from the curb today, about bloody time! Still can't get my head around this site yet.

[husaberg]

Thanks cock, I haven't ridden into a tree yet (unlike the scooter) so I must be doing ok, at least I stayed away from the curb today, about bloody time! Still can't get my head around this site yet.

Site rules, include not using words in a sentence that makes me giggle...........

[EJK]

Hi everyone,
I’m a complete noob! Just thought I’d get that out in the open. I used to ride horses but now I ride motorcycles, well, sort of.
I live in Auckland and come from a family that enjoys playing round with motorcycles. My dad owned one many years ago, my brother now owns one and I’m hoping to get one very soon now that I have a proper hair cut and a real job! I’ve only just started learning on my brother’s bike and it’s been a blast so far but eventually I want to leave the end of the street, exceed 20 kms/h and get my L’s. :2thumbsup
I rode a scooter while I was at uni, it was fun but I need something with a bit more horsepower now that I’ll be riding on weekends and commuting to work (which is 5 mins from home) haha! My most memorable trip on the scooter was riding home from uni in a hail storm, the wind blew me all over the bloody road, looked like I’d been swimming in a lake when I got home! I’m hoping to be on the road pretty soon on a bike :D This cul-de-sac is getting pretty boring, though u-turns are still freaking me out at times.
That’s pretty much me.

Girl... Uni...

Here we go again. 10 pages was last time's record.

[FJRider]

... Still can't get my head around this site yet.

1: Don't take ALL advise as absolute. :laugh:

2: Don't take anything said to (or about) you as personal. :nono:

3: There IS Gold in these forums ... often in small flakes though. :msn-wink:

Enjoy the Forums ... :yes:

[husaberg]

Enjoy the Forums ... :yes:

FJ started it first

[FJRider]

Girl... Uni...

Here we go again. 10 pages was last time's record.

Get a sex change ... and an education ... and go for the record yourself ... :2thumbsup

[Crapple]

Girl... Uni...

Here we go again. 10 pages was last time's record.

I was actually going to write 14 pages, but thought fuck it, this will do.

[EJK]

I was actually going to write 14 pages, but thought fuck it, this will do.

Actually you don't have to do anything. Some weirdos on this forum will do all the dirty talking.

Enjoy the forum.

[husaberg]

I was actually going to write 14 pages, but thought fuck it, this will do.

I think he was referring to the last 10 page feeble (even by the general low standards of KB) attempt by the local KB monkeys to do the.........Oh so you are a young chick, its only right to show us the tits then........

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/169093-New-chick-very-keen-to-ride!

Ok in hindsight some of it was a bit funny..........

[FJRider]

.... Oh so you are a young chick, its only right to show us the tits then........



A Gentleman would have waited ... at least until the fourth page .. :innocent:

[husaberg]

A Gentleman would have waited ... at least until the fourth page .. :innocent:

I normally pg3 so I heard:bleh:
I just thought I should warn her first, she wouldn't have known otherwise that most of them are old, fat, bald, incontinent and suffer from erectile dysfunction.
She might take it seriously otherwise.
Besides gentlemen prefer ladies and blondes, chivalry was never my strong suit.

[Crapple]

I don't take anything seriously :) boys will be boys...

[husaberg]

I don't take anything seriously :) boys will be boys...

I will give you a three page lead then....... see you later.
Butt only after you spill on Crapple.........wazitmean was it after the tree you hit?

[EJK]

I don't take anything seriously :) boys will be boys...

No, these animals are not boys.

[mossy1200]

Page 2 is almost over and I have only just spotted this.
Im getting old.

[husaberg]

No, these animals are not boys.

They make Rolf Harris and Jimmy Savile and Elmo look like childrens show presenters.


Page 2 is almost over and I have only just spotted this.
Im getting old.

Swfta beat me here ( i liked it to be honest:spanking:)

[Crapple]

No, these animals are not boys.

Well they're either boys, dirty old bald men or animals that can type pretty well.

[husaberg]

Well they're either boys, dirty old bald men or animals that can type pretty well.

I have special software that enables me to type without my hooves getting in the way.

[swtfa]

You can see why I started it with a simple 'welcome', the boys do the rest :D

[FJRider]

Well they're either boys, dirty old bald men or animals that can type pretty well.

I can assure you ....

1: I am not bald.

2: I am not a boy.

3: I can type pretty well ... I'm up to four words a minute now.

[mossy1200]

Does show us you t.ts count as a pix request.
If not this thread hasn't even formed shape yet.

[oneofsix]

To go back to the OP, not that there would be any hope of getting the thread back on track, actually perhaps it is on track :scratch:

Keep up the slow speed stuff, it does help you avoid slow speed offs but also give you a feel for the bike and how it will out ride you. By slow riding you can also learn things like if you look where you want to go then that is where you will go, in your case teach yourself not to look at the kerb but around the corner, if you are doing a full circle then at about 90 degrees or more to where you are. This is good for avoid cars and trucks, even trees, that you really don't want to hit.

Good luck with the forums. There be mentors also on this site so I be told and also riding groups for those wanting to learn with like minded company in some areas like that blot on the landscape between the Brynderwyns and Bombays

[Akzle]

thread needs more of the OTHER kind of tits.

(someone had to)

[haydes55]

Welcome to motorcycling and kiwibiker.

[Crapple]

To go back to the OP, not that there would be any hope of getting the thread back on track, actually perhaps it is on track :scratch:

Keep up the slow speed stuff, it does help you avoid slow speed offs but also give you a feel for the bike and how it will out ride you. By slow riding you can also learn things like if you look where you want to go then that is where you will go, in your case teach yourself not to look at the kerb but around the corner, if you are doing a full circle then at about 90 degrees or more to where you are. This is good for avoid cars and trucks, even trees, that you really don't want to hit.

Good luck with the forums. There be mentors also on this site so I be told and also riding groups for those wanting to learn with like minded company in some areas like that blot on the landscape between the Brynderwyns and Bombays

Thanks, I'll keep working on it, I made several u- turns yesterday which was an improvement from the last couple of days, but I can see where I've been going wrong. Cheers for the advice :)

[george formby]

Hello. Do figure 8's. You get confident turning both ways, moving your head in the direction you want to go & flipping the bike from side to side. Off set slaloms are good, too. Tighter & wider turns force you to think about the corner, control speed, balance etc.
Have fun.

[BigAl]

Also easier to practise stand up wheelies than seated, just cover the back brake :cool:

[Crapple]

Woohoo!! left the cul de sac today and mastered the dreaded u-turn at the bottom of the road. Didn't know I could do circles until I was dizzy haha I'm such a noob! Your advice has really helped, thanks guys :) Thanks big bro for your help too!

[TheDemonLord]

As others have said - slow speed practice is good

I recommend coming along to NASS/SASS to work on your riding skills - also seriously recommend the Ride Forever courses

[Scouse]

Got any tattoo's?

[FJRider]

Woohoo!! left the cul de sac today and mastered the dreaded u-turn at the bottom of the road.

Progress ... :yes:


Didn't know I could do circles until I was dizzy haha I'm such a noob!

Motorcycling IS a continuous learning process ... :msn-wink:


Your advice has really helped, thanks guys :)

That's a first on THIS site ... :jerry:

[Crapple]

Got any tattoo's?

I don't have any tattoos, was thinking about getting one last year but couldn't decide what to get done.

[husaberg]

I don't have any tattoos, was thinking about getting one last year but couldn't decide what to get done.

I understand these ones come highly recommended.:rolleyes:
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If none of those are your thing, I say you can't go wrong with a giant eagle across your back

[SNF]

Doing good, full lock turns today. I reckon you can do the BHS soon. Time for you own bike methinks. The hunt has commenced!

[kiwi cowboy]

I normally pg3 so I heard:bleh:
I just thought I should warn her first, she wouldn't have known otherwise that im old, fat, bald, incontinent and suffer from erectile dysfunction.
She might take it seriously otherwise.
Besides gentlemen prefer ladies and blondes, chivalry was never my strong suit.

Big of you to be that honest:blink:

[husaberg]

Big of you to be that honest:blink:

I have a theory Crapple is really *boots* posing as a women........:bleh:
Lets be honest, its not a if he would need to dress up or anything..........

[kiwi cowboy]

I have a theory Crapple is really *boots* posing as a women........:bleh:
Lets be honest, its not a if he would need to dress up or anything..........

So what you really mean is you want it to be *BOOTS* posing as a woman cos then it wouldn't be gay:shit:

[husaberg]

So what you really mean is you want it to be *BOOTS* posing as a woman cos then it wouldn't be gay:shit:

No it would still be gay......but the boots would be cowboy

[Crapple]

I understand these ones come highly recommended.:rolleyes:
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If none of those are your thing, I say you can't go wrong with a giant eagle across your back

How will I ever decide which one to get? They are all so amazing...

[husaberg]

How will I ever decide which one to get? They are all so amazing...
Tell me about one of them is my future wives sister....... its certainly a conundrum.........
I was going to get a prince albert but I wasn't sure if I could pull it off:cool:

You never did say why its Crapple? is it to do with the tree..........

[Crapple]

Doing good, full lock turns today. I reckon you can do the BHS soon. Time for you own bike methinks. The hunt has commenced!

Thanks cock, hopefully we will find something soon :)

[Crapple]

Tell me about one of them is my future wives sister....... its certainly a conundrum.........
I was going to get a prince albert but I wasn't sure if I could pull it off:cool:

You never did say why its Crapple? is it to do with the tree..........

I guess that's a decision you have to make!

Well, years ago I felt like eating an apple. It looked delicious and I felt like eating a nice, ripe, cool, crisp apple from the fridge on a hot summers day. I bit into it, the centre was absolute crap, it was soft and mushy. I thought a fuck it, just my luck to pick a crapple and tossed it over the fence into the neighbours property. They may have found an apple (crapple) smushed on the side of their house :innocent:

[husaberg]

I guess that's a decision you have to make!

Well, years ago I felt like eating an apple. It looked delicious and I felt like eating a nice, ripe, cool, crisp apple from the fridge on a hot summers day. I bit into it, the centre was absolute crap, it was soft and mushy. I thought a fuck it, just my luck to pick a crapple and tossed it over the fence into the neighbours property. They may have found an apple (crapple) smushed on the side of their house :innocent:

Years ago.......... that must have been a bad apple...........
I have been often been called a bad seed......

[Crapple]

Yes, it was a crapple. What do you call a bunch of soft mushy apples falling out of a fridge?

[husaberg]

Yes, it was a crapple. What do you call a bunch of soft mushy apples falling out of a fridge?

A bad pair......... say it out loud

[Crapple]

It's a crapplelanche. There's a bit more than 2. :clap:

[husaberg]

It's a crapplelanche. There's a bit more than 2. :clap:

Its Carte blanche if they fell of the trolley..........
I once ate a granny smith, I should have know better she was a sour old tart as well.

[Crapple]

Its Carte blanche if they fell over the trolley..........
I once ate a granny smith, I should have know better she was a sour old tart as well.

You should have seen that one coming. Granny shit apples are still better than a crapple though.

[husaberg]

You should have seen that one coming. Granny shit apples are still better than a crapple though.

too right it was well ripe and it made me quince........Id rather have a nice pear. what about yourself? how do you feel about them.........:lol:

[Crapple]

too right it made me quince........Id rather have a nice pear. what about yourself........:lol:

I like oranges, they often make a mess. I like to sit next to idiots I don't get along with and hope the orange will spray them in the face. I can't control my orange it has a mind of its own.

[husaberg]

I like oranges, they often make a mess. I like to sit next to idiots I don't get along with and hope the orange will spray them in the face. I can't control my orange it has a mind of its own.

orange in the eye, That's rough............. I think you should lay off the the citrus and stick to the golden delicious, less chance of getting those in the eyes..........
If you are having trouble controlling them, maybe you should stay away from the round ones and stick to bananas.
I must admit I do find most fruit appealing though, there is something almoist raw about it........
tootle pip crapple.

[Crapple]

Maybe a fruit smoothie is safest. Unless you forget to put the lid on the blender, then not so much. Mornings are never easy...

[oneofsix]

Woohoo!! left the cul de sac today and mastered the dreaded u-turn at the bottom of the road. Didn't know I could do circles until I was dizzy haha I'm such a noob! Your advice has really helped, thanks guys :) Thanks big bro for your help too!

:woohoo:
yeah I've heard two/three circles max in one direction then switch is a good idea to prevent getting dizzy and crashing. :mellow:
Keep up the good work.

[husaberg]

Maybe a fruit smoothie is safest. Unless you forget to put the lid on the blender, then not so much. Mornings are never easy...

Tell me about it, The morning after, I do wish there was a pill to fix that.

They should invent a smoothie blender keeper inner rubber bung thingee...

[Crapple]

:woohoo:
yeah I've heard two/three circles max in one direction then switch is a good idea to prevent getting dizzy and crashing. :mellow:
Keep up the good work.

Cheers, hoping to get out this arvo for more practice, left circles seem to be such a challenge but right circles are fine. Getting there slowly haha

[george formby]

Cheers, hoping to get out this arvo for more practice, left circles seem to be such a challenge but right circles are fine. Getting there slowly haha

Yup, one way is always easier than the other. Practice your lefties more. This is the reason I like figure 8's. Cut a tennis ball in half & put the two cups 8, 10 or 12 mtrs apart, whatever your comfortable with, the cups are the centre/apex of your turns. Good fun & good practice. Look up Gp8 on youtube for inspiration.

[avimistry]

Yup, one way is always easier than the other. Practice your lefties more. This is the reason I like figure 8's. Cut a tennis ball in half & put the two cups 8, 10 or 12 mtrs apart, whatever your comfortable with, the cups are the centre/apex of your turns. Good fun & good practice. Look up Gp8 on youtube for inspiration.

Great tip. Ima borrow this one.

But yeah, a late welcome from me Crapple. Exciting times for me as well, even though I've done it before. Anyway enjoy and stay safe.

[Madness]

3: There IS Gold in these forums ... often in small flakes though. :msn-wink:

Dude, it's dandruff.

[FJRider]

Cheers, hoping to get out this arvo for more practice, left circles seem to be such a challenge but right circles are fine. Getting there slowly haha

Be sure to indicate during the turns ... you'll feel much better ... :innocent:

[FJRider]

Dude, it's dandruff.

The Small Flakes I referred to ... were site members ... <_<

[Crapple]

Haven't been out past couple of days :( wanted to ride last night but it started pissing down, bro took his bike over the shore today. Still looking for a bike everything seems to sell before I get there, just waiting for the right one to come along :D Fingers crossed for a beautiful day tomorrow so I can hopefully get out and do some circles. KB is still more entertaining than any movie, cracking up over comments!

[DanielM8]

Haven't been out past couple of days :( wanted to ride last night but it started pissing down, bro took his bike over the shore today. Still looking for a bike everything seems to sell before I get there, just waiting for the right one to come along :D Fingers crossed for a beautiful day tomorrow so I can hopefully get out and do some circles. KB is still more entertaining than any movie, cracking up over comments!

Still looking for a bike..? Check your Facebook...


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[SNF]

There is a possibility of a bike in the pipeline, not gonna say what it is just yet.......

[Crapple]

There is a possibility of a bike in the pipeline, not gonna say what it is just yet.......

Hopefuly, I'm getting a bit bored of the invisibike, I've wanted an upgrade ever since I got it. Thanks for all your help, cock! :D

[Crapple]

Crapple just bought a motorcycle!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::yes::scooter::niceone::cl ap:
Bugger I can't start it up, it'll piss off the neighbours!
Booked my BHS, things are looking pretty good :)

[george formby]

Crapple just bought a motorcycle!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::yes::scooter::niceone::cl ap:
Bugger I can't start it up, it'll piss off the neighbours!
Booked my BHS, things are looking pretty good :)

Congrats. CBR250RR? Piccies please.

[SNF]

Crapple just bought a motorcycle!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::yes::scooter::niceone::cl ap:
Bugger I can't start it up, it'll piss off the neighbours!
Booked my BHS, things are looking pretty good :)


Half a motorcycle lol, I helped with the investment. A nice and rather loud MC 22 CBR250RR. I may kidnap/borrow/steal at random jks :P

Bloody good bike that! I'm a tiny bit jealous. Still love my FZR though. Makes me want an exhaust badly.

[Crapple]

Congrats. CBR250RR? Piccies please.


Think I may have mastered the attachments... guess we will find out.

[george formby]

Good job. Looks a lorra fun. Not many new 2fiddly's with brakes like that.

[Grashopper]

Think I may have mastered the attachments... guess we will find out.

Nice bike! Congrats :niceone:

[oneofsix]

Crapple just bought a motorcycle!! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::yes::scooter::niceone::cl ap:
Bugger I can't start it up, it'll piss off the neighbours!
Booked my BHS, things are looking pretty good :)

congratulations on the bike, treat it well. :-)
I feel sure you will ace the BHS.

[Crapple]

Cheers guys, went up and down the road with my bro and our mates, 5 bikes in total, was pretty mint :) Love the new bike :)

[Crapple]

Got my L's today :2thumbsup feeling pretty stoked! gutted the weather is too shit to go for a ride :mad:

[george formby]

Got my L's today :2thumbsup feeling pretty stoked! gutted the weather is too shit to go for a ride :mad:

Is it snowing heavily in Auks?;)

[Crapple]

Is it snowing heavily in Auks?;)

Just waiting for the heavy rain to piss off :P

[SNF]

Is it snowing heavily in Auks?;)

Bit of rain, still went out though. Did well out there for the first time in the wet and only just having a license.

[Crapple]

Bit of rain, still went out though. Did well out there for the first time in the wet and only just having a license.

Thanks cock! once I've been out on the road properly I reckon I'll be better/ more comfortable in the rain :niceone:

[haydes55]

Thanks cock! once I've been out on the road properly I reckon I'll be better/ more comfortable in the rain :niceone:


I hope you realise the protocol for all female motorcyclists, whenever it rains you have to ride braless with a white shirt on.

[Crapple]

I hope you realise the protocol for all female motorcyclists, whenever it rains you have to ride braless with a white shirt on.

Very amusing post! I give you 0 out of 10 for creativity (I'm really sorry for the low score it was just a very predictable post) and maybe 2 out of 10 for the effort you made to type such a "wonderful" piece of poo :)

[haydes55]

Very amusing post! I give you 0 out of 10 for creativity (I'm really sorry for the low score it was just a very predictable post) and maybe 2 out of 10 for the effort you made to type such a "wonderful" piece of poo :)


2 points higher than saying silent. Obviously I need to improve my trolling.

[Crapple]

2 points higher than saying silent. Obviously I need to improve my trolling.

Maybe you need to do a bit more work to become a toll master. Or maybe I'm just immune to your trolling.

[Crapple]

How old are you? It's pronounced DTF?

Old enough to know that most men think with the smaller head :lol:

[Akzle]

How old are you? It's pronounced DTF?

old skool, my man, old skool.
get all the babes...

[unstuck]

old skool, my man, old skool.
get all the babies...

Just like Jimmy and Rolf aye.:blip:

[Akzle]

Just like Jimmy and Rolf aye.:blip:

no that's after skool
:innocent:

[Crapple]

Went for a long ride yesterday with mates (well, long for me) winding roads, the highway and the motorway! Only been up and back to the shops after getting my L's the weekend before. My highlight would have to be holding up the doughnut muncher on the winding roads haha! 40 in the 70 zone, was quite proud, the silly bastard couldn't give anyone tickets as long as I was holding him up :) Shat myself a bit around some corners but overall the group thought I did a good job to my astonishment! Was a beautiful day for it, time for NASS me thinks :) Attached some pics from a lookout in West Auckland.

[oneofsix]

Went for a long ride yesterday with mates (well, long for me) winding roads, the highway and the motorway! Only been up and back to the shops after getting my L's the weekend before. My highlight would have to be holding up the doughnut muncher on the winding roads haha! 40 in the 70 zone, was quite proud, the silly bastard couldn't give anyone tickets as long as I was holding him up :) Shat myself a bit around some corners but overall the group thought I did a good job to my astonishment! Was a beautiful day for it, time for NASS me thinks :) Attached some pics from a lookout in West Auckland.

:niceone: Keep up the good work.

[george formby]

:niceone: Keep up the good work.

Concur. The more training you get & practice you do the more fun you will have. I know this is true because my n00b(ish) G/F can't stop smiling for 3 days after a good ride. She has done all three pro rider courses, I have done two. Excellent bang for your buck IMHO.

Only kidding about the rain, you have enough to think about without factoring in all the slippery hazards. The best time to ride is when you really want to & your head is in the right place for it. Nothing worse than feeling obligated to go out but really don't want to.

[husaberg]

. I know this is true because my n00b(ish) G/F can't stop smiling for 3 days after a good ride. She has done all three pro rider ...... Excellent bang for your buck
.

:msn-wink:................by George...... three days........

[Crapple]

Concur. The more training you get & practice you do the more fun you will have. I know this is true because my n00b(ish) G/F can't stop smiling for 3 days after a good ride. She has done all three pro rider courses, I have done two. Excellent bang for your buck IMHO.

Only kidding about the rain, you have enough to think about without factoring in all the slippery hazards. The best time to ride is when you really want to & your head is in the right place for it. Nothing worse than feeling obligated to go out but really don't want to.

Cheers, booking in for a course in early December, I think it will really help. Got to learn to ride in the rain sometime, only been up and down the street on the wet road.

[george formby]

Cheers, booking in for a course in early December, I think it will really help. Got to learn to ride in the rain sometime, only been up and down the street on the wet road.

Once you have your handling skills & confidence in place riding in the wet becomes an exercise in observation to avoid slippy bits & throttle restraint to give you more space and time. Not a biggie at all. An anti fog visor or pin lock is a must. My helmet steams up in the rain. A right PITA.

[DanielM8]

Cheers, booking in for a course in early December, I think it will really help. Got to learn to ride in the rain sometime, only been up and down the street on the wet road.

After you get confident riding in the dry, riding in the rain starts to become a fun challenge.. because it's exactly like riding in the dry, except "dumb" mistakes you'd make in the dry are made more noticeable in the wet.. so it teaches you to be smoother and more careful, a good lesson to take in to your dry weather riding to learn to be smoother.

[george formby]

After you get confident riding in the dry, riding in the rain starts to become a fun challenge.. because it's exactly like riding in the dry, except "dumb" mistakes you'd make in the dry are made more noticeable in the wet.. so it teaches you to be smoother and more careful, a good lesson to take in to your dry weather riding to learn to be smoother.

Concur. When I'm riding in the rain my focus is on avoiding the worn, shiny, tar bled, tar snaked, diesel hued, painted, plain old slippy, bits of our roads. I make the same effort in the dry to positively reinforce the habit & learn the roads I ride regularly. I ride at the same speed, generally, in the rain but it is smoother. It's also more mentally taxing.