What's the point in owning it if I ain't gonna ride it, huh?

[j-bee]

Third time lucky I hope as I've just bought a CBR150....yes, a 150 lol! I'ts just what I was looking for in terms of feeling in control cos it's small and light enough to get my feet down flat when I stall it etc. (eeek!). And it looks cool with the fairing.... Trouble is, I need coaxing to get out there and ride it cos I think up any excuse under the sun not to do it but I really really want to be riding! Is this normal?

[Puddlejumper]

Just go do it. It's probably just a lack of confidence cos its a new bike. The more you do it, the more you want to do it. Well, that's me anyway. Good luck.

[xwhatsit]

Ultimate bucket!!!!

That is all.

[Colapop]

Would you like someone to 'supervise' just til you feel more confident? Then once you do you can get on the road and be a little more confident there.... It is a gradual process... take small steps and you'll go far.

I can come and watch over you or suggest someone who will (someone trustworthy)

[deanohit]

Agree with puddlejumper.I've been riding for only 4 months and am still nervous around town.especially after some bastard pulled out in front of me in rotorua.I tend to ride whenever possible even 500 metres to the shop,an its not coz Im lazy!

[j-bee]

Yea I know you're right, I should just get out there and do it. I'd like to go on group rides but I'd hold everyone up. I go out with a friend occasionally except he's got a BMW 1200 and it's like...ho hum boring for him! I'd like to go out with other newbies who know exactly where I'm coming from and aren't ready for like, the Rimutakas or Pauatahanui hill!

[jafar]

Third time lucky I hope as I've just bought a CBR150....yes, a 150 lol! I'ts just what I was looking for in terms of feeling in control cos it's small and light enough to get my feet down flat when I stall it etc. (eeek!). And it looks cool with the fairing.... Trouble is, I need coaxing to get out there and ride it cos I think up any excuse under the sun not to do it but I really really want to be riding! Is this normal?

you could always practice polishing it :dodge:

[ipod1098]

very normal. take it nice n easy to start, and most importantly enjoy it!

[j-bee]

Been there, done that, it's f..... pristine and should be seen in public lol! If it weren't so windy and dark and wet and I wasn't so tired I'd take it out....or would I? Hmmm, let me think....

[Conquiztador]

Trouble is, I need coaxing to get out there and ride it cos I think up any excuse under the sun not to do it but I really really want to be riding! Is this normal?

It is normal for bored house executives who fill their existence with soaps and Coro Str...

Do you lack someone likeminded that you can ride with? And as much as riding for riding is brilliant, many times riding for a purpose is more fun. To races, to a get-to-gether, with a group of others travelling somewhere, to a bike museum, to the bike shop getting that part you have been saving up for. And when you travel there you tend to find new (longer) ways to get there. Also by having the right gear on makes it more fun. If you always get cold hands, the helmet feels like a bucket or the boots squeeze your toes, then its no fun.

[tri boy]

Theres no rush. Learn at your pace.
Sunday afternoons etc are still reasonably quiet times in most areas of cities.
Theres probably new riders out around town doing the same. Enjoy, stay relaxed, but alert to your surroundings.
Before too long you will be helping others. It,s a never ending cycle.(no pun intended:shutup: ).

[NighthawkNZ]

except he's got a BMW 1200 and it's like...ho hum boring for him!

BMW's are like that :lol:

see if there are any Ride Right coarses in your area and also some newbie group rides. Find a mentor there are heaps on this site.

Practise, relax, enjoy... basically it does sound like a confidance thing and once you get that confidance there will no stopping you... ;)

[jafar]

Been there, done that, it's f..... pristine and should be seen in public lol! If it weren't so windy and dark and wet and I wasn't so tired I'd take it out....or would I? Hmmm, let me think....

Your blonde arn't you :gob:
Windy Dark & Wet isn't the time for a noobie to be out playing on her f..... pristine new toy :nono: A nice fine day is soooooo much better.

[j-bee]

I hope you're not suggesting I'm a bored house executive...far from it matey-potaty!!!! Yes I need a mentor/like-minded person who won't make me feel stink if/when I stall or go 45km in a 50 area.

[j-bee]

Am not blonde, and not scared of rain or cold either (as long as I'm a pillion lol!) Even going down to Brass Monkey and slumming it in a tent so nope, I ain't blonde.

[NighthawkNZ]

Yes I need a mentor/like-minded person who won't make me feel stink if/when I stall or go 45km in a 50 area.

S/he wouldn't be a very good mentor if s/he did that now would s/he

[deanohit]

Just found on the kb calender a ride in tauranga tomoro night.might go if weather clears.maybe you should look there and see whats coming up in your area.could be fun to ride there,talk shit,go for a ride and who knows,you could be hooked!

[Stickchick]

I hope you're not suggesting I'm a bored house executive...far from it matey-potaty!!!! Yes I need a mentor/like-minded person who won't make me feel stink if/when I stall or go 45km in a 50 area.

I'm feeling the same way as you but people on here are great and friendly and always willing to help.. if someone offers take it up. I'm going to in my area and I'm sure there are people in your area that are more than willing to help you

[Colapop]

That's what I was saying.. there are plenty of people who'll offer the help you want and have the patience and experience to mentor you properly. Jim2 or Riffer are top blokes... Mrs Kendog is a good 'un too....

Nasty and Grub are lovely people who would gladly help you... there are so many in Welly that'll help without judgement or lack of patience.

You have to give people a chance and you will be pleasantly surprised. Thats a guarantee

[crashe]

Contact BuckBuckNo1 via a pm (private message)

He has the patience of a saint and he will come over to help you out...

He started out on a GN250.




Otherwise, if you live in a quiet street just ride up and down for about 1 hour at a time and do all the practise stuff over and over. Or head to your local industrial area in the weekends, as no one is around there then and the ideal time to learn.

Check out BuckBuckNo1 thread that he started on 'Training and learning to ride'

Good luck.

[jafar]

Am not blonde, (as long as I'm a pillion lol!) I ain't blonde.

Really ? :innocent:

[j-bee]

Thanks for the humour, I think I'll go and check someone who cares....and I still ain't blonde :)

[NighthawkNZ]

Thanks for the humour, I think I'll go and check someone who cares....and I still ain't blonde :)

BTW welcome to KB ;)

[jafar]

Thanks for the humour, I think I'll go and check someone who cares....and I still ain't blonde :)

your welcome :yes:

colapop gave you some names, that should help. Have fun out there :rockon:

[Colapop]

I don't mind either - it's just that people say I'm ... intimidating - wouldn't wanna scare ya!

[jafar]

it's just that people say I'm ... intimidating - wouldn't wanna scare ya!

Who says that ? :shit:

[Colapop]

Usually the ones who are scared of me.... Go figure..?

[moT]

get someone to drop you and your bike off way away from home and you will learn very quickly how to ride it

[dogsnbikes]

Third time lucky I hope as I've just bought a CBR150....yes, a 150 lol! I'ts just what I was looking for in terms of feeling in control cos it's small and light enough to get my feet down flat when I stall it etc. (eeek!). And it looks cool with the fairing.... Trouble is, I need coaxing to get out there and ride it cos I think up any excuse under the sun not to do it but I really really want to be riding! Is this normal?

Welcome to KB plenty of help in here for you....no question is a silly question

Dasser is a newbie in lower hutt........so he will understand where you are at :yes:

like anything its just time and practice....but practice the right way :Punk:

[j-bee]

Ha ha i like your humour! Not a bad idea either really...

[jafar]

Usually the ones who are scared of me.... Go figure..?

Nah really ? who would be scared of a brick outhouse on a flying riffer 900?:shit:
:shutup: :shutup: :shutup:

[Colapop]

Who do you mean? I'm a shy quiet little man...

[j-bee]

Thanks for your suggestions guys, off to bed now so I'm not too tired to ride tomorrow....

[jafar]

Who do you mean? I'm a shy quiet little man...

Tui's :innocent:

[Colapop]

It's better than Speights...

[jafar]

It's better than Speights...

Got that right ,speights = south island weasels water:sick:

[breakaway]

Third time lucky I hope as I've just bought a CBR150....yes, a 150 lol! I'ts just what I was looking for in terms of feeling in control cos it's small and light enough to get my feet down flat when I stall it etc. (eeek!). And it looks cool with the fairing.... Trouble is, I need coaxing to get out there and ride it cos I think up any excuse under the sun not to do it but I really really want to be riding! Is this normal?

When I started riding, my mentor had me circling a large empty carpark. You should do the same. Ride up and down your street.

Get a mentor though. Makes things 9999x easier.

[Insanity_rules]

Who do you mean? I'm a shy quiet little man...

If your shy quiet little man Col, I'm a tea totalling, non smoker! Seriously welcome to the mad house. There's some bloody good sorts in the wellington KB family especially buck buck, Col here, Nasty and Grub just to name a few. Check out the events thread as theres always a good ride for all skill levels going on. Even if you meet a few of us at the after match just to talk shit, you'll get an idea of what we're like.

[Rosie]

Welcome, from another 150 owner :rockon:

Going on lots of really short rides can help your confidence, if you are a bit nervous about getting out there.

Even if you just go for a ride around the block for 10 minutes or so, it gets you into the habit of saying "I'm going for a ride", and actually getting out there and doing it.

Another thing that really helped me when I was starting is to only focus on one or two things you want to improve when you go for a ride. You said you were nervous about stalling, maybe you could find an empty carpark, or some deserted suburban streets and practise lots of stopping and starting. You may like to take this a bit further, and when you do stall, practise getting the bike going as quickly as you can, so if you do stall in traffic, you will feel confident about getting the bike going again quickly, and it will seem like less of an ordeal.

Have fun out there!! :scooter:

[Hitcher]

You've answered your own question. If you don't want to ride it, sell it. You're clearly not a real biker.

[ceebie13]

Jim2 or Riffer are top blokes... Mrs Kendog is a good 'un too....

erm.....Mrs Kendog was all woman last time I looked! :shutup: Oh...Hi Nige! :shit:

[ceebie13]

You've answered your own question. If you don't want to ride it, sell it. You're clearly not a real biker.

Don't you think that's a bit harsh, Hitch? She's a newbie after all.

[slowpoke]

I've got the perfect solution!!!!

You can have MY bike 'cos it's a head injured heap 'o shit and sits forlornly in the workshop awaiting ANOTHER repair and I'll have your bike. You get to point at "your" bike with the obvious escuse as to why you can't ride it while I get to ride something befits my lack of riding talent...it's a match made in heaven I tells ya!

[magicfairy]

You've answered your own question. If you don't want to ride it, sell it. You're clearly not a real biker.

Not fair, you CAN be a "real biker" but still be very nervous about riding when you first start out. With practice comes confidence.

I was scared shitless my first few times out. Was only pride that kept me going.

[MSTRS]

My 2 cents worth....find ONE mentor and ride with them, just the two of you, for awhile. Group rides are very intimidating for total newbies, and can actually increase the dangers.

[Zuki Bandit]

Just take your time J-Bee, the more you do it, the more you'll wanna do it. Ive only been riding for a few weeks now and I felt a bit like you. I think it was just a confidence thing. That hesitation is slowly fading and all I can think about is when I can next get on my bike.

Soon enough you'll feel much more confident!:Punk:

[Stirts]

You've answered your own question. If you don't want to ride it, sell it. You're clearly not a real biker.

:gob: Cheekie little firker.....big :spanking: for you!

I am sure MOST learners feel exactly the same way....I certainly have that feeling :sick: ....but then I just think....ahhhh F*#k it just get on and ride :ride: . I have found an empty carpark where I go and practice....has made a BIG difference in the way I feel about getting on me bike.

You will be fine once you get a little more confidence :yes:

[moT]

i had a mate that was in your position he wanted to ride his bike but whenever he had the chance he would be like nahh just make a day to learn and dont give up do it until you have got it then go for a ride on the road