Rathelm
29th September 2005, 15:09
Hi all,
I'm a returning biker - spent my varsity years on a Victa 50cc stepthrough (Vespa clone) which went like the clappers, and have been a cager for the last 20 years. Petrol prices have convinced the missus that MAYBE it'd be alright to motorcycle commute. :2thumbsup: She wants me to get a scooter :argh: , but I've some open road to do and always fancied the harley look (though it does clash with the suit I wear to work). Yeah, I know, another mid-life crisis throwback.
I've an ad in the online sales for a bike...looking for a 200-400cc cruiser commuter, with some attitude. I'm overseas now until late November, so maybe someone would like to upgrade when I get back.
Anyway, I suspect that I'll need some help to get on the road safely, and the courses are a bit bewildering. Given I'm almost 40, have a full bike license, live in Wellington, fairly broke (I have kids....), and a naturally cautious driver, what of the courses available would be recommended?
I'm a returning biker - spent my varsity years on a Victa 50cc stepthrough (Vespa clone) which went like the clappers, and have been a cager for the last 20 years. Petrol prices have convinced the missus that MAYBE it'd be alright to motorcycle commute. :2thumbsup: She wants me to get a scooter :argh: , but I've some open road to do and always fancied the harley look (though it does clash with the suit I wear to work). Yeah, I know, another mid-life crisis throwback.
I've an ad in the online sales for a bike...looking for a 200-400cc cruiser commuter, with some attitude. I'm overseas now until late November, so maybe someone would like to upgrade when I get back.
Anyway, I suspect that I'll need some help to get on the road safely, and the courses are a bit bewildering. Given I'm almost 40, have a full bike license, live in Wellington, fairly broke (I have kids....), and a naturally cautious driver, what of the courses available would be recommended?