New to biking (Boostinu13)

[Boostinu13]

Hello. Thought I would post here instead of just asking for help.

Worked with an instructor and got my learners in January. Was quite happy and excited. Got some motorbike gear and finally purchased a bike gt250r Hyosung which has just arrived.
To be honest I am frecking nervous as it is ALOT heavier and bigger then I imagined as I only did not get to see it as was downsouth (stupid yes) but was told it was the perfect learner bike. Heck have it now so gotta learn. Enquired at a few places to get lessons so hoping to find some 1 on 1 as can be quite nervous/shy around others espically when im learning stuff.
Sad story had it for all of 10mins dropped it and broke the handle so have to learn how to fix that to.

Work in the education and personal training industry for quite a few years, use to be heavily into cars, then into home renos and now wanting to give biking a good go.

[Akzle]

it is ALOT heavier and bigger then I imagined
well don't try and lift it, then.

the faster you go the lighter it will get.


but was told it was the perfect learner bike.
they lied.



Sad story had it for all of 10mins dropped it and broke the handle so have to learn how to fix that to.
finest chinese quality.

[Blackbird]

Welcome and ignore the resident tosser like everyone else does.

I see you are in south Auckland. Chris Smith is the best instructor in that region:
Passmasters Rider Training
Chris Smith
South Auckland, Pukekohe and Waiuku
Mobile: 021 02366503
Email: info@passmasters.nz
Website: www.passmasters.nz

The best I've ever come across is Philip McDaid of Riderskills in Westgate: http://www.riderskills.co.nz/

Hope that helps to get you started on a fantastic journey :headbang:

[Navy Boy]

Welcome to the fold.

As Blackbird said there are always a few idiots on forums like this. Just treat their comments with the contempt they deserve. :msn-wink:

The contacts that Blackbird has given you are good and should you want to progress further then he'll be able to put you in touch with some advanced trainers too I'm sure. As for the size and weight of the bike - You'll adapt and a decent trainer will help you to master the art of pushing it around, taking it off the stand etc.

Good luck! :cool:

[IkieBikie]

Welcome and ignore the resident tosser like everyone else does.

I see you are in south Auckland. Chris Smith is the best instructor in that region:
Passmasters Rider Training
Chris Smith
South Auckland, Pukekohe and Waiuku
Mobile: 021 02366503
Email: info@passmasters.nz
Website: www.passmasters.nz

The best I've ever come across is Philip McDaid of Riderskills in Westgate: http://www.riderskills.co.nz/

Hope that helps to get you started on a fantastic journey :headbang:


Welcome to the fold.

As Blackbird said there are always a few idiots on forums like this. Just treat their comments with the contempt they deserve. :msn-wink:

The contacts that Blackbird has given you are good and should you want to progress further then he'll be able to put you in touch with some advanced trainers too I'm sure. As for the size and weight of the bike - You'll adapt and a decent trainer will help you to master the art of pushing it around, taking it off the stand etc.

Good luck! :cool:

Agree with both these comments TOTALLY

[IkieBikie]

Thanks again for the red rep akzle

I remember you crying like a big sookie bubba when Husa kept repping you

Now whose the stalker you little dwarf shithead

[husaberg]

Thanks again for the red rep akzle

I remember you crying like a big sookie bubba when Husa kept repping you

Now whose the stalker you little dwarf shithead

husa has a small h, the rest is true and as well as the crying he started at least two threads about it;)
What people forget is he had no idea it was me doing it, So he was blaming others for it.
None of it was abusive though. thats Axs little trademark.

[IkieBikie]

thats Axs little trademark.

NO Axs trademark is when anyone new comes on the site and says "hey I'm new here" he posts some shit remark that pretty much turns people straight off the site

He has short person syndrome

[Boostinu13]

Thanks everyone for the welcomes. Funny you mention riderskills, that is who I did my learners with, was a great experience. Have to check out passmasters. I emailed quite a few different places, and only one got back to me.

[Maha]

Thanks again for the red rep akzle

I remember you crying like a big sookie bubba when Husa kept repping you

Now whose the stalker you little dwarf shithead

Yes you have a stalker, strange but very true...lap it up luck ole' you..:eek:

OP? ''Sad story had it for all of 10mins dropped it and broke the handle so have to learn how to fix that to.''

Was it a lever that broke?

[Blackbird]

Thanks everyone for the welcomes. Funny you mention riderskills, that is who I did my learners with, was a great experience. Have to check out passmasters. I emailed quite a few different places, and only one got back to me.

Nothing funny about it! Philip is the best of the best - Chief Examiner of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. He puts a massive amount of voluntary time into raising riding skills

[Boostinu13]

Yes you have a stalker, strange but very true...lap it up luck ole' you..:eek:

OP? ''Sad story had it for all of 10mins dropped it and broke the handle so have to learn how to fix that to.''

Was it a lever that broke?

It was a clipon the rod broke where it attaches to the bike. Was a good learning experience on how to fix it.

[george formby]

Seems like quite a few new riders posting in a similar situation recently. All in auk's, too, by the looks.

Could be an idea to get a wee group together with an instructor who would be happy to get the flock somewhere appropriate and do some good training.

[Boostinu13]

Seems like quite a few new riders posting in a similar situation recently. All in auk's, too, by the looks.

Could be an idea to get a wee group together with an instructor who would be happy to get the flock somewhere appropriate and do some good training.
We are all prob annoyed by auckland traffic, gas prices, air, water just Auckland in general haha

[george formby]

We are all prob annoyed by auckland traffic, gas prices, air, water just Auckland in general haha

Ahhhh. Walking towards the light. Most excellent.

Enjoy and make sure only your tires touch the road.