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Sphinx
22nd October 2006, 18:18
Hi guys how are you all??
I got yesterday my FIRST OWN MOTORBIKE!!!!!!! And I am just so proud of this beauty :love: It´s a Honda VTR250, matt black from 2005 and 13.000 kms on it. I am a totally learner and except a few lessons and my basic handling skill test no experience at all. After I spend my half fortune (incl. the bike - but it´s so worth!) they delivered it yesterday to my place.
And guess what: It was raining!!! There is nothing more worse than having your first motorbike in your life and all what you want to do is going for a ride and then RAIN, isn´t it? Bugger. Oh well but I had luck and in the evening the streets were dry and we had even a little bit of a sunshine :-)
So I certainly had to go for a ride with him (my motorbike is a boy but I am not sure yet about his name!) :yes:
The first time on the road - with the first bike AND no experience. And when I rode it felt GREAT. I rode certainly just in streets were no other car was (except one which overtook me and beeped - cheeky bugger. I just waved and smiled - and kept on driving). I felt like the queen in the world and had the whole day a big smile in my face till I got a cramp in my cheeks haha. Well I thought I rode in a normal speed but I was so concentraded and happy and then I recognized that I rode just 30kms ! Jesus and I am German - what happened with the speed????? Doesn´t matter to me (not now and yet anyway!) because at first I have to learn how to ride proper and then I can start to speed up.
Oh men I have soooo much to learn. One of the 1000 things is for example my wrists. I had sometimes a bit trouble to keep them straight and move them gentle. Or I changed a few times the gear but forgot to let the throttle of (my poor new baby!) and all these kind of things. But it felt so great! I guess I was also a bit more nervouse because the streets here in Brooklyn are so small and windy and steep! But it was everything fine and I just loved it. My baby certainly as well. And today is the wheather just so bad that I won´t be able to go for a ride at all :angry:
So hopefully I have luck tomorrow and can practice again and again and again. Attached is a picture from my baby - but hey no jelousy please :sunny:
Mr. Peanut
22nd October 2006, 18:21
Wow, that's a beautiful first bike :yes:
Excellent choice Sphinx ^_^
Good luck with the learning, I'm sure there's lots of KB members in wellington happy to help you out :bleh:
RantyDave
22nd October 2006, 18:36
Whoah! NICE first bike! Where'd you get that?
One of the 1000 things is for example my wrists. I had sometimes a bit trouble to keep them straight and move them gentle.
Practice.
Or I changed a few times the gear but forgot to let the throttle of (my poor new baby!) and all these kind of things.
Oh, it'll survive that, don't you worry.
So hopefully I have luck tomorrow and can practice again and again and again.
Yeah, exactly. Practice. Take it really gently, there's no pressure. Keep your eyes up and look in the direction you want to go. Look out for the cagers and assume they have not seen you. Congratulations, you'll love it.
Dave
bell
22nd October 2006, 18:45
Well done Sphinx! You've picked up one of the better looking 250's around at the moment I reckon.
Ranty Dave has probably given some of the best advice around too - ride as if everyone is out to get you. Assume that all vehicles that can invade your space will and that anticipation will give you valuable time to react and do what you need to do. That doesn't mean you'll not still be able to enjoy the ride, just that you'll (hopefully) develop a 6th sense about what other road users are doing around you.
Take care with those white lines when they're wet too. Have fun and keep us posted on your new adventures! Cheers, bell :sunny:
Steam
22nd October 2006, 18:52
Hi, I would just like to say I'm in love.
Are you for real, really truly real?
MattRSK
22nd October 2006, 19:00
Sphinx, what a handsome bike (well it is a guy). Have fun learning how to use it. Take it easy and practise makes perfect.
- Matt
hXc
22nd October 2006, 19:07
Ein sehr schönes fahrrad. Glückwünsche.
Ooh, English. . .A very beautiful bike. Congratulations.
MattRSK
22nd October 2006, 19:13
but hey no jelousy please :sunny:
I'm sorry, it's too late. You have made my Honda very jealous. I have to go polish her now, otherwise she wont let me ride her again :done:
Colapop
22nd October 2006, 19:32
Good for you. That looks like a good clean bike to get some k's on. Here's to you keeping rubber side down.
Sketchy_Racer
22nd October 2006, 19:37
Very nice bike Sphinx, Treat it with respect
-RG
Leong
22nd October 2006, 19:37
Congrats on the new bike... excellent choice!! (biased as it was my first bike too). What an exciting time for you... hope the rain passes overnight for you so you can enjoy tomorrow!!
Meekey_Mouse
22nd October 2006, 19:47
Wow, congrats!! That is a reeeeaaaalllly nice bike :rockon: :love:
When the truck pulls up with the bike it is such an awsome feelin aint it :D I was soo stoked when the truck finally came with my Cookie Monster.
Stay safe and welcome to the two wheels of freedom,
Jas
Squeak the Rat
22nd October 2006, 19:59
Good choice, great learners bikes. Welcome to the fraternity. Don't get cocky or complacent, us bikers are always learning!
You must be stoked. Swweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet as.
poorbastard
22nd October 2006, 20:08
Nice looking bike there, its a bugger about the rain but you do live in Wellington.
See you round Welly
Theatre
22nd October 2006, 20:38
Beautiful bike, really looks the business in matte black. I know what you mean about the rain, it was the same when I got my bike and I was just itching to get out there!
Ride safe and enjoy!
kiwifruit
22nd October 2006, 21:46
cool bike :cool: have fun! :sunny:
andrea
23rd October 2006, 03:57
WOAH what a primo bike especially in matt black, i hope you have some good riding weather coming up soon, congrats on your new bike she looks primo:niceone: ENJOYYYYY!!!!!:scooter: :yes: :2thumbsup
Delirium
23rd October 2006, 10:12
HOLY CRAP! thats a niiiiice bike! i love that front light/screen there that makes it look so tuff (aswell as the colour! :love: ) :rockon:
enjoy it and have fun! and most of all stay safe
:Punk:
Sniper
23rd October 2006, 14:24
Congrats, well done and good luck
LardEmbargo
23rd October 2006, 16:27
hey, congratulations on your new bike! Let us know how it all goes (am thinking of getting a vtr250 for my first bike too, so am very interested to hear what you think!)
And take care out there, once the weather sorts itself out :)
lukelin250
23rd October 2006, 16:31
well done dont give into the temptation and ride in the rain
Crasherfromwayback
23rd October 2006, 19:45
Hi guys how are you all??
I got yesterday my FIRST OWN MOTORBIKE!!!!!!! And I am just so proud of this beauty :love:
So hopefully I have luck tomorrow and can practice again and again and again. Attached is a picture from my baby - but hey no jelousy please :sunny:
Hey there! Glad to hear you're happy with your new bike, I hope it gives you a lot of fun (and safe) times!
Thanks for doing business with me, you were a total pleasure to deal with!
Good on you for getting out even though it's been so nasty, I went for my first big road ride since my accident today, and even though I got pretty soaked, I had a fat old time!!
All the best....
Pete:scooter:
sels1
23rd October 2006, 20:00
There is nothing more worse than having your first motorbike in your life and all what you want to do is going for a ride and then RAIN, isn´t it? Bugger. :
That happened to me too. And it seems to happen everytime I buy a new bike also.
Congrats on your new bike - looks good.
Sphinx
23rd October 2006, 20:33
Hi guys thanks so much! I am sure that I will have heaps of fun with him. And yes he is such a beauty!
LardEmbargo - you make the right thing to buy one as well :yes:
Do you know already where to go to? Because I just can recommend the Motorcycle shop in the Kent Tce (Wlgt) that´s where I bought my baby.
And Pete: Thank YOU! Such a great service and you helped me so much with my bike - I really appreciate that! And I will come over this week with a cake (or muffins)
Can you all understand now why I said even better than chocolate?? :love:
I certainly will take much care about him no worries!
I woke up today in the morning and saw all the b..... rain - again. But in the afternoon it stopped to rain and the streets were mostly dry so I decided to go for a little ride again to get some practice. And belive it or not but after 5 minutes it started again to rain :Offtopic: So I turned around, dried him with a soft towel in the garage and had a good talk instead with him. Certainly not the same but oh well how you said already: That´s obviously normal that you have bad weather when you have your first motorbike.
But shall I tell you what? Really funny because despite of it was just the second time on the street today and I rode for just 5 minutes I felt already a bit more secure. Strange, isn´t it. That must be love.....
So if anyone is fancy for a ride with us (me and bike certainly!) please just let me know but don´t forget: I am not ridign in rain yet and I ride still a slow :scooter:
I hope you all had a good day and at least some of you good weather!??
Sphinx
23rd October 2006, 20:44
Steam: I assume you talking about the bike? :-)
Sphinx
23rd October 2006, 20:46
Thanks Mr Peanut!!! *proudsmile*
Well that would be very helpful for me! How are you anyway??? And your bike?
Sphinx
23rd October 2006, 20:49
Ein sehr schönes fahrrad. Glückwünsche.
Ooh, English. . .A very beautiful bike. Congratulations.
Dankeschön! Aber es ist schone in bisschen größer und stärker als ein Fahrrad - nämlich ein Motorrad :laugh:
(Thanks a lot!)
Mr. Peanut
23rd October 2006, 23:31
Thanks Mr Peanut!!! *proudsmile*
Well that would be very helpful for me! How are you anyway??? And your bike?
Fine thank you :yes:
Speedy should be fixed shortly o.O ...
skelstar
24th October 2006, 08:10
Good stuff Sphinx. Thats a great looking bike you have there. Just a small note: you 'drive' a car and 'ride' a bike...you'll get used it ;)
Sphinx
24th October 2006, 20:29
Good stuff Sphinx. Thats a great looking bike you have there. Just a small note: you 'drive' a car and 'ride' a bike...you'll get used it ;)
Hi Skelstar thanks for that! I always change it because in Germany we drive everything (except a horse!) :-)
Mr Peanut: Had speedy a bad damage??
Mr. Peanut
24th October 2006, 20:31
No, not too bad :) Broke his headlight and his fairing, but I have nice new ones I have to put on anyway. This is why it is good to have a naked bike :yes:
McJim
24th October 2006, 20:50
WOW! I thought someone had nicked me bike for a moment there but then your frame is black where mine is silver.
I had mine in Matt Black for a while but it lookes really ratty when it got dirty so I've glossed it up a bit. The Little top fairing does a great job too of deflecting the wind from your chest - handy to have in Wellington.
VTR is a fine choice for a first bike - the only problem is that they're not cheap to buy but what do you get for your money? - torque so you don't stall, reliability, quality workmanship and the handling....lovely.
My wife didn't like the VTR but then she married me so that proves she has poor taste - hence she has a Suzuki RG150.
Congrats.
Sphinx
26th October 2006, 20:49
Mr Peanut: What´s fairing? And can you fix it by yourself? And how is your dog???
McJim: Haha VTR = good taste so excuse me! I love my baby. Don´t know the Suzuki you were talking about but is it a good one?
I went yesterday for a ride: 47 kms!!!!!!!! Certainly just in the city and quiet areas like Lyall Bay, Island Bay etc. Rode even 70kms on the Ohiro Road!!!!! WOW such a great bike! And today I missed obviously the 50 sign and rode 70 - passed the police on the side! Uuups. But that was really accidentaly because I haven´t seen the sign!! One turned but for some reason didn´t follow be and told me off. Hope that he didn´t take a "picture" from me. Maybe I was still in the 70zone I am no more sure anyway...But slowed immediately down because I am such a good girl :yes:
Well I almost lost my balance yesterday: When I turned left into a steep mainstreet (uphill). I had to brake as a car came around this stupid corner and baby rolled back and started to lean left (where the footpath was) but supergirl me took all the power against it and could save him! Puuuh. And I really have to practice corner, turns and stop and keep on riding UPHILL! Almost rode into a parking car because I thought I want make the turn anymore and stupid me instead of looking where I want to ride to I looked at the parking car - coming closer and closer :confused: But I made it in the end. That´s my news for today! Oh and I rode another 25kms today. riding a motorbike is just soooo beautiful :love:
I hope you had all a good day and have a good evening now :zzzz:
IkeKrull
29th October 2006, 16:46
I'm up Brooklyn way (Kingston) and ride an older VTZ250 (pretty much the spiritual ancestor of your shiny new VTR250). - i'd be keen to go on a group ride sometime - I try and get out and do a little run around the coast (island bay to oriental bay) most weekends. I also commute to work and back every day so i'll be sure to give you a wave if i see you and your bike.
I've been riding my bike for only a couple of months (had a 50cc scooter before that) so i'm pretty much a learner too, and loving it.
Good advice re. 'dont trust anyone else on the road' - healthy paranoia is something every motorbike rider should cultivate.
Sphinx
29th October 2006, 19:55
Hi yah you should chuck a picture from your baby into this forum so I can see her!
I quite like the Island Bay/Lyall Bay/Oriental Parade area as well - it´s a nice ride there isn´t it. I would love to ride in a group - if you go the next time let me know - I would love to come with you guys...!??Have a great evening
Meekey_Mouse
29th October 2006, 20:51
Hey Sphinx, Glad to hear your loving your bike :yes: riding is awsome isn't it!!!
If you're ever coming up to Taupo give me a PM :) It would be awsome to meet you and go for a ride... I could show you all the nice roads up here by the lake.
Just a bit of advice... never trust gravel and if you can... avoid it!! But keep it up fellow biker angel!! Sounds like you are doing great :rockon:
Jas
Brett
29th October 2006, 21:00
Nice bike mate!
Lissa
29th October 2006, 21:04
Awesome!!!!! I am so NOT Freaken Jealous!!!! (just a tiny smidgen) Take care and have fun. :)
Mr. Peanut
29th October 2006, 21:14
Fairings are the bodywork you see on sportbikes, I have new fairings so I dont need to fix them :)
Bessy is fine thank you, hungry as usual.. she sends her regards :sunny:
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