My first road ride

[Blondini]

Hi all just a little late update...It has been one of those weeks all round.I thought it a little late but anyway.....Thursday morning I got a little brave and took my bike to my daughters athletics day at school...out of the road up the hill a little bit round the corner...there:scooter: Then I got a little braver and went tiki tour down to see if any local kb home:bye: Not home ..oh well.. so I decided to tackle the local round a bout from different directions,I was a little aware of what may happen if I stall...But all good:yes: Sooooo a little braver I went up the local birdwood slowly ,lots of road works and corners,back on to busy main road ,down the hill ,home.To my mate sitting here...So you a bikie chick now? Its still just me trying something I want to.I say to them ha ha 35 k up birdwood (100k area)then I got up to 60 k,You are not allowed to go that fast says he...Yeah:yes: I can go 70 >>>> oops not in a 50k ooooooops thats right...I love my new venture and am aware to be cautious....keen to get on old north road now:rockon: :jerry: Hey crashe where was it we were going?monday morning??????weather permit?????:love:

[merv]

Good on ya Julie. Start nice and easy as you are and build up as your confidence and skill increases, not before. Stay safe and enjoy.

[Ixion]

Good on you.:scooter:

[Indiana_Jones]

Good on ya. It's scary when you 1st go out there!

But keep your head and you'll be fine :)

-Indy

[Blondini]

Good on ya. It's scary when you 1st go out there!

But keep your head and you'll be fine :)

-Indy

Was I supposed to be scared cos I had no fear and I am not sure this is a good thing..I was very watchful but I was not scared at all ,just wanted more.Even had my first motorbike dream.:gob: Said to my friends I am not sure what is happening and sorry not sure why I cant stop talking bikes....really not like me but .....just more of me:love:

[Lissa]

I think its awesome Julie.. esp what you have been through. Keep up the practice... at your own pace. :niceone:

[Blondini]

I think its awesome Julie.. esp what you have been through. Keep up the practice... at your own pace. :niceone:

Thanks lissa Its just his way of telling me to enjoy life:love: What doesn't break us makes us stronger :yes:

[Lissa]

Thanks lissa Its just his way of telling me to enjoy lifeb:love: What doesn't break us makes us stronger :yes:

So true! I wish you all the best with your biking Julie :) Look forward to reading more of your posts.... and maybe one day you might make it down my way, or *gasps* I might get up your way. (need more practice though) :)

[Shaun]

Hi Julie, A wee bit of advise if I may? do your self a big favour, go find a really big car park and practise your breaking, do it lots untill you really feel in control of your new baby

[Blondini]

So true! I wish you all the best with your biking Julie :) Look forward to reading more of your posts.... and maybe one day you might make it down my way, or *gasps* I might get up your way. (need more practice though) :)

Always in wanganui (Turakina) march 19 til 24 Partners anniversary

[Blondini]

Hi Julie, A wee bit of advise if I may? do your self a big favour, go find a really big car park and practise your breaking, do it lots untill you really feel in control of your new baby

Thanks being going over and over this in my head but have to learn to stop safer on a bike.I consider myself to be a well skilled car rider but this bike challenge well...More alert more caution hmmmmm flashing light on top of helmet...Flashing LEDs...Towing Bright flag :scooter: Just thinking how the cages can see me so they dont kill me...I intend to be safe.

[Shaun]

Thanks being going over and over this in my head but have to learn to stop safer on a bike.I consider myself to be a well skilled car rider but this bike challenge well...More alert more caution hmmmmm flashing light on top of helmet...Flashing LEDs...Towing Bright flag :scooter: Just thinking how the cages can see me so they dont kill me...I intend to be safe.




As a new rider, you may tend to ride to left hand side of the road so as to give the cars more room to pass you?

If you do this? Stop it! Stand your groung dead centre in your lane, it is up to them to pass you, not your problem.

Pretend tha are all going to try and kill you

Look at the drive way entrances they are trying to turn into to make sure there way is clear, before they slam on the brakes and you rear end because there path was not clear.

Always make eye contact with the driver of a car that can turn in front of you and take you out, at least that way you know they have seen you.

Have fun and hit the car park, take some thing so you mark the ground there, make a mark that will be guide for when to apply your brakes for braking practise, and come to a complete stop, get off your bike and make another mark, that way you have a reference as to whether you are or are not getting better at it

[Ixion]

If noone has already told you, watch the front wheels of cars stopped at intersections and such. You will spot movement in the wheel well before you notice the car itself move (well, a fraction of a second, but that fraction may be life or death)

And DON'T HESITATE TO USE YOUR HORN. If anyone shows the slightest sign of pulling out in front of you, moving sideways on you etc, blast them.

[Fatjim]

Good words Shaun. Avoid the centre of the lane in the wet though, it's not black in the middle because it's sticky.

Watch out for diesel, nice colourful spots. They will usuall occur in the same spot on the road so be mindful of this on corners.

Keep relaxed, hard as hell to get used to, but good tyres give plenty of grip in the wet. A rigid grip on the bars makes tiring work.

[Lissa]

Awesome advice guys... not just for julie, some things I didnt know as well :niceone:

[Blondini]

As a new rider, you may tend to ride to left hand side of the road so as to give the cars more room to pass you?

If you do this? Stop it! Stand your groung dead centre in your lane, it is up to them to pass you, not your problem.

Pretend tha are all going to try and kill you

Look at the drive way entrances they are trying to turn into to make sure there way is clear, before they slam on the brakes and you rear end because there path was not clear.

Always make eye contact with the driver of a car that can turn in front of you and take you out, at least that way you know they have seen you.

Have fun and hit the car park, take some thing so you mark the ground there, make a mark that will be guide for when to apply your brakes for braking practise, and come to a complete stop, get off your bike and make another mark, that way you have a reference as to whether you are or are not getting better at it

I know they will kill me ..Me in the centre I am very cautious and ready to learn car park ???? I would rather learn where I am going to be.. in traffic ..hey I live in auckland ,,traffic all round no road rules to them I am used to that. Looking forward to mentor ride on wed yes: :scooter: I made my mark when I was born so i will follow that .....:love: :done:

[Swoop]

car park ???? I would rather learn where I am going to be.. in traffic
Practicing stopping is best done on an empty part of the road, away from other traffic.

[elle-f]

thats so awesome! i remember about 3 years ago when i just got back into biking and i too bought a 150 although a suzuki rg and i was as nervous as hell. i wish i knew about this site then because i was on the side of the road letting cars pass - although i dont think i was doing 50 in a 50k area HAHA

oh those were the days!

And i practised turning and stopping in a carpark after hours and it probably was the best thing i did. i would practise and then go out into the traffic and i actually was better for it.

have FUN :yes: well, it sounds like you are anyhow

[Lteejay]

Hi all just a little late update...It has been one of those weeks all round.I thought it a little late but anyway.....Thursday morning I got a little brave and took my bike to my daughters athletics day at school...out of the road up the hill a little bit round the corner...there:scooter: Then I got a little braver and went tiki tour down to see if any local kb home:bye: Not home ..oh well.. so I decided to tackle the local round a bout from different directions,I was a little aware of what may happen if I stall...But all good:yes: Sooooo a little braver I went up the local birdwood slowly ,lots of road works and corners,back on to busy main road ,down the hill ,home.To my mate sitting here...So you a bikie chick now? Its still just me trying something I want to.I say to them ha ha 35 k up birdwood (100k area)then I got up to 60 k,You are not allowed to go that fast says he...Yeah:yes: I can go 70 >>>> oops not in a 50k ooooooops thats right...I love my new venture and am aware to be cautious....keen to get on old north road now:rockon: :jerry: Hey crashe where was it we were going?monday morning??????weather permit?????:love:

I'm smiling from ear to ear for you. Once I finally get on the road maybe we can hook up for a ride sometime - well after I get confident enough

[Blondini]

I'm smiling from ear to ear for you. Once I finally get on the road maybe we can hook up for a ride sometime - well after I get confident enough

That would be cool.:yes:

[klingon]

yay julie!

Thursday was also my first ever road ride - it was such a GORGEOUS day I couldn't resist it. Before that I had only ever practised in car parks. I really wanted to get my hill starts, emergency stopping etc sorted out before I went out in traffic. Still a long way to go, but there's nothing quite like being out amongst it on the road.

Another thanks to Shaun, Fatjim etc for the newbie tips. Always helps to be reminded.

See you on the road julie & Lteejay.

[crashe]

Good gawd....... I go away for the weekend....... and all I am getting are texts from Julie saying "I am doing this and I am doing that"

I say well done......but dont forget to practise.

Now the last thing I said was "you have to practise a lot more in your street.... wait til I get back for the next lesson....."
But no, Miss Impatient one heads off on her own........ into the wild blue yonder......

So I can see I will have my hands full keeping this one in line....
and getting her back to basics.. :whistle:

So Julie, have you taken on board what these guys have said......?
Cos guess what, you and me are gonna be doing... :yes:
Practise and more practise.......

[FROSTY]

Julie--LISTEN TO THE GREMLIN (SHAUN)
You practice your braking in a carpark so if you go past the limits of your brakes or ability all you will hurt is your pride.
The alternative is under the wheels of a truck.
You have a couple of really good carparks close by you

[Pixie]

Pretend tha are all going to try and kill you
Don't need to pretend


Always make eye contact with the driver of a car that can turn in front of you and take you out, at least that way you know they have seen you.

Don't rely on this.Mindset can ensure that a driver can look you straight in the eye and still not register you are there.
He'll be looking for cars and trucks

[Roj]

Was I supposed to be scared cos I had no fear and I am not sure this is a good thing..I was very watchful but I was not scared at all ,just wanted more.


If you are truly scared you are not really able to concentrate as well as you need to, being watchful is good, if you are nervous that would be normal, sounds like good progress to me:scooter:

[Blondini]

Thank you all for your great advice,I am listening to you all and I appreciate any advice:yes: Well an update...11 dec 06 crashe turned up and we headed off up don buck,onto the main highway and along old north road,very slowly....I thought I was doing 70ks but crashe speedo said 60k so I am going to have to check that out.Well I have learnt that I do not have to slow down 200 metres before an intersection :sunny: HEEE HEEE.Well we called in to a friends house on waikaukau valley rd had a cuppa then headed back the same way but faster...It felt really great until the clown that tried to run us off the road on don buck...No we weren't doing any wrong....Thanks for watching my back and preventing what could have been my last ride crashe that was superbly handled and good on you for giving them a revv up:love:

[Terminated]

So Julie, have you taken on board what these guys have said......?
Cos guess what, you and me are gonna be doing... :yes:
Practise and more practise.......

Gidday Crashe and Julie,

Crashe good to see you will get Julie under the wing. There have been some tremendously good posts here for you Julie in this thread. You very well may start out riding 'without fear' and then you will start to get that pit feeling in your tummy, take note of it.

Crashe mentioned my BuckBuck Newbie Training Update thread when she was down here in Wellington last week, take some time out together and perhaps read through it together. Remember though it is written by a Newbie and with the influence of a wonderful mentor, it is not the be all and end all - just an insight. Crashe spread those wings my dear.

And Julie, enjoy your new found freedom and pleasure.

Regards
Heads Up and Enjoy

[Shaun]

I know they will kill me ..Me in the centre I am very cautious and ready to learn car park ???? I would rather learn where I am going to be.. in traffic ..hey I live in auckland ,,traffic all round no road rules to them I am used to that. Looking forward to mentor ride on wed yes: :scooter: I made my mark when I was born so i will follow that .....:love: :done:


Good luck then

[crashe]

Thank you all for your great advice,I am listening to you all and I appreciate any advice:yes: Well an update...11 dec 06 crashe turned up and we headed off up don buck,onto the main highway and along old north road,very slowly....I thought I was doing 70ks but crashe speedo said 60k so I am going to have to check that out.Well I have learnt that I do not have to slow down 200 metres before an intersection :sunny: HEEE HEEE.Well we called in to a friends house on waikaukau valley rd had a cuppa then headed back the same way but faster...It felt really great until the clown that tried to run us off the road on don buck...No we weren't doing any wrong....Thanks for watching my back and preventing what could have been my last ride crashe that was superbly handled and good on you for giving them a revv up:love:


Julie's comment about slowing down...... well about 200 meteres out she slows down to a snail's pace til she eventually stops at the intersection....
So I got quickly onto that...... after that she improved greatly..
So she is taking on all the advise and learning quickly.

But when Im not there Julie is going to practise emergancy braking,weaving etc etc in her street.

Julie - I got a phone call back from the company re incident...
They are not impressed with their driver and he is in deep deep poo...
They actually do random drug tests... guess who is gonna have to pee into a bottle... The company wont stand for reckless or careless drivers...
He was most concerned re your wellbeing.... and hope it hasnt put you off riding.

Mate thats what I was there for, to protect your butt....... from these wankers... I managed to keep him a distance from you... even thou he was right up my arse.

For those wondering: As we were coming down Don Buck Road (very windy road) to head back to Julie's place.. this plonker decided that he wanted to hoon past me and force me into the gutter and be right up Julie's arse...
(she has a yellow L plate on the back)

I was the correct following distance behind Julie..... this dude ended up like a matter of inches from the back of her bike.
I forced my way back in front of the van to protect Julie.. and signaled to the dude to "BACK OFF" he remained on my arse all the way down Don Buck Rd.
Both of us were doing the correct speed limit.... and Julie was following a white car in front of her... in fact there were a number of cars in front. So at no time could we get past as Julie isnt really ready to start overtaking on that section of road. Plus we were doing the speed limit.

I slowed right down to get more space between Julie and I should I come to grieve with this pratt..... If I was to come off I wasnt gonna take Julie down as well. I tried everything to get this dude to back off.... tapping the brakes to slightly shaking the bike... but he stayed right there.

Sure I could have pulled over and let him pass, but I wasnt leaving Julie exposed to that. Plus on top of that he wasnt going to be able to pass all the cars in front.

Back at Julie's I made a quick phone to the company.
This afternoon the manager rung me very concerned.
He is pulling in the dude and about to bollock him out big time...

In this situation I really believe the manager in what he is going to do.

[Blondini]

[QUOTE=Shaun;857109]Good luck then[/QUOT Thank you:yes: I do appreciate your advice very much:niceone: I hear and understand what you are saying:love:

[Blondini]

Gidday Crashe and Julie,

Crashe good to see you will get Julie under the wing. There have been some tremendously good posts here for you Julie in this thread. You very well may start out riding 'without fear' and then you will start to get that pit feeling in your tummy, take note of it.

Crashe mentioned my BuckBuck Newbie Training Update thread when she was down here in Wellington last week, take some time out together and perhaps read through it together. Remember though it is written by a Newbie and with the influence of a wonderful mentor, it is not the be all and end all - just an insight. Crashe spread those wings my dear.

And Julie, enjoy your new found freedom and pleasure.

Regards
Heads Up and Enjoy

Thanks for this..I will:yes: Crashe talks of you often:rockon:

[Blondini]

Julie--LISTEN TO THE GREMLIN (SHAUN)
You practice your braking in a carpark so if you go past the limits of your brakes or ability all you will hurt is your pride.
The alternative is under the wheels of a truck.
You have a couple of really good carparks close by you

I AM LISTENING....Just me being a bit cheeky:bleh: :banana: :wari: :p :)

[Roj]

Back at Julie's I made a quick phone to the company.
This afternoon the manager rung me very concerned.
He is pulling in the dude and about to bollock him out big time...

In this situation I really believe the manager in what he is going to do.


Good to hear when someone takes the resposibility of keeping their drivers in check:rockon:

[blackkatana]

Good on ya Julie, take it easy out there and pace yourself.

[Blondini]

An update folks....Today I learnt how to change my oil and do my chain tension."Get some oil and a filter an oil change can be done in half an hour" says frosty .Ok says me(gets oil and filter).So off up to frosty I go and I ask what I can do to help...."Help says frosty:lol: You are doing it yourself":gob: It took a little longer than half an hour :yes: He also gave me a couple of emergency braking demos BUT would not show me how to pull a wheelie (break my chain )Thanks so much frosty .I had fun doing that and now I can change my own oil:woohoo: :laugh: And no crashe he is not taking over .I am grateful of your assistance and from my other KB family too:love: :grouphug: AND I did not know I had 6 gears I thought it needed a little something when I was riding old north rd yesterday:innocent:

[crashe]

Oh so your bike is 1 down 5 up.... you lucky buggar..

Dont forget to practise it... the emergancy braking etc etc.

Good on ya for doing your oil change etc.... well done...:yes:

All those things help to keep the costs down.... rather than taking it to a shop...


Cheers Frosty... you are a good lad ... well done.

[FROSTY]

actually it was funny seeing the look on your face when I tossed ya a spanner and told you to get to it.
Hmm --Julie 1 oil change --meanwhile frosty --bolted in front end of bike fitted brakes and front wheel,fitted electrical system and started bike --all in the same time frame

[crashe]

actually it was funny seeing the look on your face when I tossed ya a spanner and told you to get to it.

That would be the same look I got, when I told her she was riding the bike on the road..... and the same look again when I told her she was to use 2 gear...... and then to use 3rd gear.....

Oh dear poor Julie being told "Yes Julie you have to go faster, you are riding a motorbike"

The look is classic....:gob:

[Blondini]

yay julie!

Thursday was also my first ever road ride - it was such a GORGEOUS day I couldn't resist it. Before that I had only ever practised in car parks. I really wanted to get my hill starts, emergency stopping etc sorted out before I went out in traffic. Still a long way to go, but there's nothing quite like being out amongst it on the road.

Another thanks to Shaun, Fatjim etc for the newbie tips. Always helps to be reminded.

See you on the road julie & Lteejay.

cool .you go girl:yes:

[Blondini]

actually it was funny seeing the look on your face when I tossed ya a spanner and told you to get to it.
Hmm --Julie 1 oil change --meanwhile frosty --bolted in front end of bike fitted brakes and front wheel,fitted electrical system and started bike --all in the same time frame

Yes very impressive frosty ,from your bike looking like everything possible disconected to revving it straight at me :yes: be a great hairdryer.BUT you forgot to tell them you put the forks on wrong :dodge: hmmmm

[FROSTY]

not wrong---different

[Ixion]

Wheel at the top, eh? Well, yeah, it's different. And you should get really good tyre life.

[Blondini]

:laugh: :laugh: :pinch: :lol: :rofl: :wavey: : :soon:
not wrong---different

[Blondini]

Wheel at the top, eh? Well, yeah, it's different. And you should get really good tyre life.
More like hmmmmmmmmm the brakes wont fit......:dodge: :doh: :rofl: :clap: :killingme

[Ixion]

Meh. A mere bagatelle. I'd been riding for years before I had a front brake. Effete luxuries. (Seriously. at least 3 or 4 years)

[Blondini]

And I am getting a new perrelli (sp)for the front hopefully be on for tomorrow night newbie ride.I cant wait,hope it stays fine I am not brave enough to go in the rain just yet:scooter:

[crashe]

And I am getting a new perrelli (sp)for the front hopefully be on for tomorrow night newbie ride.I cant wait,hope it stays fine I am not brave enough to go in the rain just yet:scooter:

When you get a new tyre on........ you must ride the bike like the ground is wet and slippery....for about 200kms to scrub the tyre in.... ( you have to scrub the shine off the tyre) then you are away laughing so to speak...

So you ride blardy careful when you get that tyre put on...

Where you going to get the new tyre?

[Ixion]

Just find a gravel road. 5km and you're good to go

[Disco Dan]

When you get a new tyre on........ you must ride the bike like the ground is wet and slippery....for about 200kms to scrub the tyre in.... ( you have to scrub the shine off the tyre) then you are away laughing so to speak...

So you ride blardy careful when you get that tyre put on...

Where you going to get the new tyre?

You can reduce that a little by scrubbing it with a bit of sand paper...

...good for hiding your chicken strips on KB rides :innocent:

[mstriumph]

Hi Julie, A wee bit of advise if I may? do your self a big favour, go find a really big car park and practise your breaking, do it lots untill you really feel in control of your new baby

Hi Julie ..... WELL DONE THAT GAL!! keep it up!:Punk:

.... and i'm sure Shaun means your BRAKING [cause 'breaking' is something you surely DON'T want to practise!!]

[mstriumph]

Meh. A mere bagatelle. I'd been riding for years before I had a front brake. Effete luxuries. (Seriously. at least 3 or 4 years)

Burt Munro saw no need for brakes either .... ("I'm planning on going, not stopping")

[FROSTY]

nahh crashe --shes lending the bike to me to practice stoppies on--Ill get rid of them strips pretty quick

[Toaster]

Hey Julie, good stuff and safe riding out there! Enjoy!! Cheers, Toaster.

[Blondini]

Thank you all.No news on my tyre yet so It wont be on today.That is probably a good thing.I am hoping to go on the newbie ride tonight but if it rai:rockon: ns then I am not that brave yet.So....praying for the sun to come back out.

[Roj]

As a new rider, you may tend to ride to left hand side of the road so as to give the cars more room to pass you?

If you do this? Stop it! Stand your groung dead centre in your lane, it is up to them to pass you, not your problem.

Pretend tha are all going to try and kill you


dead centre may be right, I would recommend the right hand tyre position rather than "centre", occupy the same space as a car, if you follow the centre of the cars there are 2 things to be aware of, cars leaking oil drop it in the middle between the 2 tyre lines, which if their are showers can become slippery and you also need to be in a position where you can see the cage driver in their rear vision mirror, if you can see their eyes, they can see you (maybe)

[megarich]

My hubby will probably be buying his 5th (or 6th) bike this weekend (first 4 gone when kids born and I have since given him permission to get another) and I also stipulated that he would need to buy me one. I am a bit petrified though, so this thread is really encouraging to read!
I first had a nice wee trail bike then got to ride a friends 150 something, and then hubby's GSXR250(?), but found the gsxr tooo tooo big and heavy. This time I am not sure what he is looking at, but i think it's a GN 250. i am too scared to go try some bikes, can't even remember how to change gears!
So, Thanks for all the understanding encouraging people who are taking time to give advice. Great for the learner like me! (well, will be back on a bike soon enough anyway!)

[Blondini]

My hubby will probably be buying his 5th (or 6th) bike this weekend (first 4 gone when kids born and I have since given him permission to get another) and I also stipulated that he would need to buy me one. I am a bit petrified though, so this thread is really encouraging to read!
I first had a nice wee trail bike then got to ride a friends 150 something, and then hubby's GSXR250(?), but found the gsxr tooo tooo big and heavy. This time I am not sure what he is looking at, but i think it's a GN 250. i am too scared to go try some bikes, can't even remember how to change gears!
So, Thanks for all the understanding encouraging people who are taking time to give advice. Great for the learner like me! (well, will be back on a bike soon enough anyway!)

Hi I was very afraid of the unknowen also....but life is too short to worry about some things.I really love facing my fears and I am sooooo enjoying my new interest.I needed this in my life,I have 4 kids that are my life and I love them dearly I would very much like for them to have me around) and of course I know the dangers I have experienced them first hand,if anyone should be put off bikes that would be me.Just do it and be very aware of the dangers and be careful but do go for it at your own pace.I used to love being pillion and I am sure I still will especially on the big babies but the enjoyment I am getting from riding and meeting like minded people is priceless:yes:

[Blondini]

Well only a small ride today to henderson motorcycles and got my new front tyre fitted.Thanks for the friendly service:yes: And had a very careful ride home,I was a little unsure how it would handle imagined i would be slip sliding all the way home but all was good.I went over dodgy railway tracks 4 times and I was dreading this but that was all good too.I did a little stand up over the first time but felt a bit silly when I realised it was not so bad after all:wari:

[redr1]

Great words from Shaun. It all comes down to instinct in the end and we all have that. The more practise we have the more confident we get. I guess the real problem is when we get too confident. Being aware of other vehicles is critical to safety. I spend almost as much time looking in my wing mirrors as I do looking ahead.

[Blondini]

Hi all,Just a quick update....Have gad a couple of rough days so have not been out until today .I needed to clear my head so off I went ,a little wary of the new tyre I headed up don buck rd to my mates on red hills but she was not home but I had a little bit of a play in the gravel carefully,Then I headed up state highway 16 to old north road and only rode to the roundabout and went around a couple of times(practising crashe:yes: )Then back the same way.It was what I needed I felt a lot better when I got home.:sunny: :love:

[crashe]

yep getting out on the bike can be great to clear the head and good for the soul.

Good on you for practising... well done....

[Blondini]

Also it was good to see other bikes out and they all waved out to me and I must say that felt pretty damn good,I mean com on how many times do you drive down the road in your cage and everyone in a cage waves it would be a nightmare in rush hour :rofl: And did anyone else see the 6 police bikes all in a group quite a sight to see But I figure they are out patrolling for US.:nya:

[crashe]

What time were you out riding?

I went up that way (Old North/Peak Rd etc) around 1.45pm after refuelling at westgate....

Twas fine all the way til I was almost at Whangarparoa and the heavens opened up big time.. (Pine valley Road) Torrenchal rain....

So I guess you may well have missed that patch of rain. Which is good that you did, as you would not have liked that....


BTW saw no coppers out there at all.

[Blondini]

What time were you out riding?

I went up that way (Old North/Peak Rd etc) around 1.45pm after refuelling at westgate....

Twas fine all the way til I was almost at Whangarparoa and the heavens opened up big time.. (Pine valley Road) Torrenchal rain....

So I guess you may well have missed that patch of rain. Which is good that you did, as you would not have liked that....


BTW saw no coppers out there at all.

I was out at around 3 was overcast and a little windt but it was my best ride so far and I powerered out of the corners like you have been teaching me I even kept a cage off my tail. Was trying to force his way past but i just opened the throttle and showed him:gob:

[crashe]

When out on your own if you have trouble with a vehicle driver doing that...
Pull over and let the git pass.... not worth the hassle of them giving you a hard time. Especially as you are still learning.

Looks like the weather is gonna be shite for the next couple of days.... so it would be a good time to give your bike a wash and polish and lube the chain....
(I tend to warm the chain up first when I lube it. Once lubed leave bike to sit overnight)

All part of the maintainence that is required on a bike.

Also have you rung and got the owners manual for it from the previous owner.
And to do the other things on that list !!!!!!!

[Blondini]

When out on your own if you have trouble with a vehicle driver doing that...
Pull over and let the git pass.... not worth the hassle of them giving you a hard time. Especially as you are still learning.

Looks like the weather is gonna be shite for the next couple of days.... so it would be a good time to give your bike a wash and polish and lube the chain....
(I tend to warm the chain up first when I lube it. Once lubed leave bike to sit overnight)

All part of the maintainence that is required on a bike.

Also have you rung and got the owners manual for it from the previous owner.
And to do the other things on that list !!!!!!!
Yes he is going to find it for me he has only a photcopy version but still works for me and the car was trying to squeeze me off the end of the passlane and he had way run out of room and when i held my ground and throttled a little faster then he stayed right back after that,I knew I was doing the right thing for the moment I promise I did nothing stupid cant think of one good reason why I would :no: :love: I hear what you are saying and I would have pulled over if I felt the need :yes: :woohoo: :jerry:And I am not SURE how to lube my chain

[crashe]

And I am not SURE how to lube my chain

Have you brought some chain lube.......?

You know where to buy it from.... and you know to ask the previous owner whilst you are there what brand he was using as it dont seem to spray everywhere lol..... so go and get some......
Then I can pop around and show you what to do and then you can do it yourself....... Tis a 5 minute job....
In fact it will be easier when you get the bike stand from Frosty...
But it can be done with out it.

I will show you how and then you can also clean the chain down first before lubing it.

[Blondini]

Have you brought some chain lube.......?not yet may ride there in morning if it stays fine
..
In fact it will be easier when you get the bike stand from Frosty

AH yes I forgot to pick up my stand will have to go pick it up in the van

[heyjoe]

Hi Blondini,
Have enjoyed reading your exploits in learning to ride. Thank you for an interesting read. We were all learners once. Just take your time and learn at your pace. You will grow from your comfort zone naturally. Every time you are out there you will learn more and more. There is plenty of help here as already seen and you have some willing kb people up your way to help with gaining new skills and knowledge. Good luck with your learning and ride safe.

[Blondini]

thanks:yes: I have had great support and encouragement from so many different people,it has been great and I so am enjoying learning and the wed mentoring has been great too.Still so much to learn but I so love it.:yes: :sunny:

[crashe]

Have you been out practising all the stuff ???????

Will catch up with you soon for another ride......

[Blondini]

Have been in papamoa for a week could not quite sqeeze the bike next to the wheelchair:innocent: Just got back today but I have a wicked cold so have been doing lots of sneezing and have heard this does not go down too well while riding:sick: But I did give my baby big cuddles when I got home:yes: :love: :soon: :cold:

[Blondini]

I took the bike out for a little ride tonight.I have not been out on it for a week,obviosly out of practice I kept changing gears with the revs oops bit tricky but not good :innocent: and almost target fixated gave me the hee bee geebies:yes: Anyway I only rode up to have a lemonade:gob: with a mate on red hills road.It was good to be back on the bike but sure need to keep the practicing up:sunny:

[crashe]

yep ya have to keep up the practising.............:yes: :yes:

[Blondini]

Hi ...got out for a little ride tonight ..just went and did the wed night road.It was nice to be out on my own,I practiced swerving and revving out of the corners BUT I really want to know how to fix my exhaust which is getting louder each time especially since it was pointed out to me... What is my best plan and then plan b ?Oh yeah...In case I have not said I wish I had done this so long ago I really am enjoying learning to become one with my bike:love: And got a text from my brother to say hey sis did 300ks today.....Nice mate I did 30 :yes: Maybe 40:yes:

[Ixion]

30km or 300, it's all good. It's not a competition. I've got more than 300000 and I'm still a learner.

[Blondini]

30km or 300, it's all good. It's not a competition. I've got more than 300000 and I'm still a learner.

Thanks..I will alwayz be learning.I just like the feeling of being out on my own... no kids screamingMUMMMMMM It is something I need to be sane in this world.:gob: :yes:

[Ixion]

Ah. You understand. The clarity, the completeness, the freedom, the grace. The Biker Gods have shown you their world. Not everyone who rides a motorcycle is so honoured. Your partner, he saw that world also. I never knew him, but I know that.

[crashe]

Hi ...got out for a little ride tonight ..just went and did the wed night road.It was nice to be out on my own,I practiced swerving and revving out of the corners BUT I really want to know how to fix my exhaust which is getting louder each time especially since it was pointed out to me... What is my best plan and then plan b ?Oh yeah...In case I have not said I wish I had done this so long ago I really am enjoying learning to become one with my bike:love: And got a text from my brother to say hey sis did 300ks today.....Nice mate I did 30 :yes: Maybe 40:yes:

30 or 40kms is a nice wee trip......

Soon you will be doing longer trips....... once you feel you can do it....

When the time is right it will happen.

You know the route to Kaukapakapa..... head that way but turn off and go to Dairy Flat Corner...... and then ride home again on the same roads.... that will give you some more kms under your belt....... or turn left at the end of Peak Rd and head to Helensville and then come on back down 16 to home..... you will have to get your speed up just a tad thou and keep it up when travelling back along 16.
Or else keep moving over to left the cars pass you by.

But that is a good route to ride and to help you get your speed up.

Happy to take you out there for a blast if you think you can manage almost 100kms in one go.

Wont comment on what your butt will not be feeling like at the end of it thou....:whistle:

[Blondini]

Well I have been having a few sneaky practices.I have gone out and done the taupaki loop until I decided I did not want to go home just quite yet....so instead of turning home like I normally would do .I felt my baby saying nono lets not go home yet go further,so I went to visit a mate out bethells rd ,I felt so much more confident and cornering like so much more easily like.....thats it girl now your getting it...I am going with a mate tomorrow to check the speedo reading and get my exhaust repaired...cant wait... hoping the awesome weather holds up.:yes: :love:

[crashe]

Well I have been having a few sneaky practices.I have gone out and done the taupaki loop until I decided I did not want to go home just quite yet....so instead of turning home like I normally would do .I felt my baby saying nono lets not go home yet go further,so I went to visit a mate out bethells rd ,I felt so much more confident and cornering like so much more easily like.....thats it girl now your getting it...I am going with a mate tomorrow to check the speedo reading and get my exhaust repaired...cant wait... hoping the awesome weather holds up.:yes: :love:

So here I was going to ring you first thing Saturday morning and say lets go for a ride... not just a short wee ride either.


So question is how long will you be tied up for getting exhaust sorted etc?

The weather is for sunny saturday........


Signed from your mentor.

[Blondini]

So here I was going to ring you first thing Saturday morning and say lets go for a ride... not just a short wee ride either.


So question is how long will you be tied up for getting exhaust sorted etc?

The weather is for sunny saturday........


Signed from your mentor.

Hi ..Its not like I can plan It is when I can grab time and then thats me ....gone..:yes: Going to waimauku to get bike fixed with my mate hele checking my speeds I keen to know what 99 ks really is and I cant keep going 70ks in a 50k I need to know so I can keep my licence.But I would like to go to kaukapakapa next and then muriwai then puhoi then everywhere else:yes: :yes: :yes:

[crashe]

Hi ..Its not like I can plan It is when I can grab time and then thats me ....gone..:yes: Going to waimauku to get bike fixed with my mate hele checking my speeds I keen to know what 99 ks really is and I cant keep going 70ks in a 50k I need to know so I can keep my licence.But I would like to go to kaukapakapa next and then muriwai then puhoi then everywhere else:yes: :yes: :yes:

Ok text me when you can get out for a ride.....
I know you are busy with ya kids etc etc..


You know those roads...... so go and try them out.....
Go as far as you feel comfortable with.