Newbie (Fitgit)

[Fitgit]

Got my learner licence today! I've spent a grand total of 38 minutes on a motorbike in my entire life and now I'm allowed to ride on the road... scary. I think I'll go to my mates farm and ride around there a bit on his bike before playing in the traffic.

[cowpoos]

good on ya mate....welcome to the site by the way....and buy a suzuki...

especially a gixxer... because gixxer rides are sexier and have more sex and are faster riders....

[Terminated]

Got my learner licence today! I've spent a grand total of 38 minutes on a motorbike in my entire life.

Congratulations, and welcome.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=30010

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Fitgit]

Thinking about buying a bike is giving me a headache, so many options and such little knowledge.

[cowpoos]

Thinking about buying a bike is giving me a headache, so many options and such little knowledge.
suzuki mate!!!

[Chickadee]

Enjoy the madhouse of KB, lots of nice folks to meet

[Fitgit]

Cheers, I'll keep you posted on my progress. Got the day off work tomorrow to look at bikes! Should be fun.

[Chickadee]

What's your budget & preference of style of bike (cruiser/sports/tourer etc?)

[Fitgit]

My preference is a sports bike, I saw a Honda VTR250 on Trademe for $6500 which I'd like to check out. 2003 model, one lady owner and 15,000 km. Wadda ya reckon?

[gijoe1313]

Good to see you doing what the vast majority would never consider! Riding two wheels of freedom!

Now, if you want to find a bike ... try a nice little ol'Hornet, plenty of buzz and a real sweet ride to boot! If you want any info, drop me a line and I'll sock it to you! :yes:

[MyGSXF]

Welcome to the nut farm Fitgit!! :wacko:

As for bikes.. spend a day or 2 & go round all the bike shops you can find. Sit on as many as you can, & get a 'feel' of what style you like, & go from there! :scooter:

Good idea about riding round on a farm for a while to get some practice in!! 'Off road' riding can do a hell of a lot for your 'on road' riding abilities!! :Punk:

If there's any way you can arrange it.. do one of these..

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=804098&postcount=1

or find something similar where you live!

Also, check out the Mentors list on here, & see if there are any near you! They are experienced riders who can offer you a wealth of knowledge & help with riding skills!! :scooter:

Safe riding Fitgit!! :Punk: & welcome to the wonderful world of FREEDOM!!!! :banana:

Jen :rockon:

PS: I'm with Poos on that one.. buy a SUZUKI!!!! :innocent:

[cowpoos]

PS: I'm with Poos on that one.. buy a SUZUKI!!!! :innocent:

your a might smart woman jen....might might smart!!!

[MyGSXF]

your a might smart woman jen....might might smart!!!

I knooooooooowwwwww....... :innocent:

[Lorax]

Ahoihoi to the site. I'm a seasoned pro here (refer post count). I was the same as you last year. Learned to ride up Aro Valley in Wton, where the guy from trademe dropped my bike off. Intense.

And yeah, suzuki. Although not sure if my GN counts (GN's are the cheapest of the cheap). You sound like you have more money than I did. And do.

[Rosie]

Hi Fitgit!

Welcome! Have fun bike shopping! :scooter: :scooter:

[Blackbird]

Hi Fitgit and welcome! There are quite a few members from the Rotorua area, and a lot of them are very experienced. I think some of them may be mentors so don't hesitate to ask for help in learning to survive!

[knutts]

Got my learner licence today! I've spent a grand total of 38 minutes on a motorbike in my entire life and now I'm allowed to ride on the road... scary. I think I'll go to my mates farm and ride around there a bit on his bike before playing in the traffic.

I latched onto a mentor group and found it great as a new rider. Lots of tips and pointers and of course the social side as well. No one at the mentor ride looked down on my GN250. I think riders always remember their first learner bike with some affection.

By the way, the GN is a great bike. I get approx. 320 km from the 10 litre tank with a combination of round town and highway.

[_intense_]

welcome to a great new take on life.

[Steve 555]

I have a GN250 it is awesome I love it although I have never ridden anything else. Mainly because of money and just having something safe I can ride without doing too much damage if I fall off:gob: . Going for my second ride tommorow weather permitting so am very excited. Have to catch up with ya all at riders bar on thursday.

[johnnyflash]

Got my learner licence today! I've spent a grand total of 38 minutes on a motorbike in my entire life and now I'm allowed to ride on the road... scary. I think I'll go to my mates farm and ride around there a bit on his bike before playing in the traffic.

Congratulations fitgit, and welcome to the biker community, have fun, ride safe..