Starting at the back... working forward!

[klingon]

Hello people, I'm new to this whole biking thing, but I'm hooked! So far I've only been on the back of my boyfriend's bike but I will be keen to get my own bike before too long. I need to plan what to get, save up, and start learning to ride. I'm planning to get professional lessons rather than let the b/f teach me. I reckon it will be less stressful for everyone that way ;)

So far the b/f has done his best to lose me off the back but I have always managed to stay put. I just wish he had a pillion seat with a bit more padding. :eyepoke:

[Coyote]

Welcome to the site :niceone:

[metric]

welcome too

use the search function of this site...

it depends upon what you want to use the bike for, your level of comfort etc

[hXc]

Velcome. Good luck with finding the right bike for you and stay safe.

[wybmadiity]

Hello people, I'm new to this whole biking thing, but I'm hooked! So far I've only been on the back of my boyfriend's bike but I will be keen to get my own bike before too long. I need to plan what to get, save up, and start learning to ride. I'm planning to get professional lessons rather than let the b/f teach me. I reckon it will be less stressful for everyone that way ;)

So far the b/f has done his best to lose me off the back but I have always managed to stay put. I just wish he had a pillion seat with a bit more padding. :eyepoke:

Welcome, I am learning on a GSX 250, love it!

[Nicksta]

Welcome to KB......
enjoy.... nice to see another chick hooked!!!
I learned on and am still riding a Suzuki FXR150.....
i love it... esp as i'm not the tallest chick out...

[mdb]

So many opinions on so many bikes .... I recommend spending the least amount of money possible on your first bike. Chances are you will want something bigger before you're legally allowed!

[BEAMER89]

Welcome toKB Klingon, enjoy the site matey.good luck with your own bike/licence.:banana:

[BarBender]

Welcome to KBers!
All the best with the next bike purchase and lessons.

[danb]

Welcome to the site - Learning from the pro's costs a little money but it helps you so much more - i.e. the smaller details of riding etc and I glad I did it my self.

[SwanTiger]

So far I've only been on the back of my boyfriend's bike but I will be keen to get my own bike before too long.

Deprive him of certain intimacies until he cracks and buys you a bike. Or he might be into a bit of this :tugger: or maybe he'll go after a bloke :shake:

[Rosie]

Welcome!
Have fun finding a bike you like, and learning to ride. I've been learning since February. I always hated being on the back of bf's bike, so I decided to get my own. He's been teaching/helping me so far, and it hasn't been too bad.

[klingon]

Thanks for all the welcomes and encouragement! I really like this site, everyone seems so friendly. And it's really nice to see heaps of beginners too... I don't feel so alone in my new adventure!

[Patrick]

Was booked in to sit my basic handling after 20 years away from bikes and having to start from scratch. Wifey decided she wants to do it too, on the Friday before the test on Sunday. She had never ridden a bike in her life...

Took her for lessons, got up to 20kmph in the first day...:banana:

Saturday was better, passed the test on Sunday on a completely different shit of a bike...some 100cc thing...blardy awful to ride....

She has a GSX250 which is a good beginners bike. Will be selling soon as we go for full licences 6th May and will upsize...

[Mental Trousers]

Thanks for all the welcomes and encouragement! I really like this site, everyone seems so friendly. And it's really nice to see heaps of beginners too... I don't feel so alone in my new adventure!

Such a sweet and innocent wee thing isn't she ......... :bleh:

There's lots of people who are willing to help out. Just be aware, not all the kids in this playpen are nice.

[kiwifruit]

welcome to the site :)
glad to hear you have caught the bug

[OMG]

Welcome aboard. Professional lessons are worth the $$$$$, they'll teach you good habits to keep you safe.

[Bend-it]

Yeah, welcome... Go the girl bikers! This way, Mrs It'll have some mates when she starts biking! Haha!

Hey hey, check it out, moped rider!! Woo hoo!! I sure am climbing the kb ladder now! :/

[klingon]

Such a sweet and innocent wee thing isn't she ......... :bleh:

What are you implying, Mr Trousers? Are you trying to sully my reputation already? :innocent:


There's lots of people who are willing to help out. Just be aware, not all the kids in this playpen are nice.

oooh goodie! tell me where the bad kids are playing! :D

[Insanity_rules]

Welcome Klingon, love the handle. Yeah go hard and get that bike! Oh and the naughty kids normally play in the rants section or sports bikes (just look for my posts LOL) :laugh:

[neats]

Hey, I think he's just saying be careful. Take a look around. Not everybody is nice but MOST are.

[sugilite]

Welcome to the site!
There are lots of newbie rides, so keep an eye on the meetings and events thread.
You will be giving that bf the learn in no time :lol:

[Jabez]

Welcome....:)