Yay now have a licence to ride

[oscarnz]

Well passed both my basic handling and learners test this morning.

Now just have to wait and save for the next month for my bike.
But hey good things take time :)

[The Pastor]

awesome dude! im going for my full on tuesday!

[Grub]

Great news oscar .... make sure you save/beg/borrow enough for the protective gear. It's a hard cost to swallow when you want to spend as much as you can on a bike but it only takes a look at the road-rash threads to see how vital it is.

The gear you get will transcend many bikes and if you fall off, your injuries will be minimised and you won't suffer what I heard this week. A rider went down in normal clothes at 90kmh and lost all the skin, muscle and tendons down one side and either bled to death or died of shock at the side of the road.

Armoured Helmet, Gloves, Boots, Jacket and Pants ... you can't do without any of them

[Rosie]

Congratulations on getting your licence!

I agree with Grub, get some good gear, before you get the bike. My partner hit a sheep doing 70-80km/h last weekend. Unlike the person Grub mentioned, Clint had all his protective gear on, and he's only got a couple of bruises, and a sprained ankle.

Going around bike shops buying gear is also a good opportunity to have a look at/sit on different styles of bike and get an idea of what you like.

[yod]

and when you try gear on, specifically gloves and pants, make sure you sit on a few bikes with the gear on, try the gloves on a throttle or two

being comfy when you're standing in it is one thing....make sure its comfortable when you're actually on a bike....

my cordura pants are slightly too big for me but sitting on a sportsbike for a couple of hours and they're perfect, especially with thermals underneath

edit: and keep an eye out for a few rides around the manawatu, there are plenty of us out there:niceone:

[oscarnz]

Great news oscar .... make sure you save/beg/borrow enough for the protective gear. It's a hard cost to swallow when you want to spend as much as you can on a bike but it only takes a look and the road-rash threads to see how vital it is.

The gear you get will transcend many bikes and if you fall off, your injuries will be minimised and you won't suffer what I heard this week. A rider went down in normal clothes at 90kmh and lost all the skin, muscle and tendons down one side and either bled to death or died of shock at the side of the road.

Armoured Helmet, Gloves, Boots, Jacket and Pants ... you can't do without any of them

totally agree with you there, have already been lent a good jacket with armour in it, will have my gear before I have my bike.

[oscarnz]

and keep an eye out for a few rides around the manawatu, there are plenty of us out there:niceone:

Will do as I know dogsnbikes, and it was him who introduced me to KB. Am looking forward to riding and definately learning from you all in the near future.

[Grub]

totally agree with you there, have already been lent a good jacket with armour in it, will have my gear before I have my bike.

Way to go! As you've found out, lots of bikers have gear that has been superceded or ... ummm ... shrunk. Mostly they're really happy to pass it on to a good home, so keep asking around, more will come.

BTW ... Did you know that in the default "Dark Universe" of vBulliten, your purple text is unreadable against the black background?

[dogsnbikes]

Well done girl and one step closer to your choice of freedom....look forward to the new bike when it arrives and you know all too well where all the good practice roads are:eek5:

And you know where a little 250 is in the mean time :innocent:

as for the gear you know who too go and see and who too ask so :rockon: and see you out there :woohoo:

[Mom]

[COLOR="Purple"]Well passed both my basic handling and learners test this morning.


Congratulations! Welcome to the world of 2 wheels, do you have a bike in mind?



being comfy when you're standing in it is one thing....make sure its comfortable when you're actually on a bike....


So true, some places have a frame bike you can get on and try the fit.....be aware though, dont make Brrrmmmm Brrrmm noises while you are astride the Frame, people look at you funny!

I have no idea why

[T-Thunder13]

nice work! wait a little longer if you have to to get the right bike, itl be worth it and the roads wont go anywhere.

[oscarnz]

[QUOTE=Mom;1235834]Congratulations! Welcome to the world of 2 wheels, do you have a bike in mind?


Thanks, am looking at a Honda VTR 250 at this stage, but have an open mind. I am wanting something I am comfortable on, so happy to wait for the right bike to come along.

[klingon]

and when you try gear on, specifically gloves and pants, make sure you sit on a few bikes with the gear on, try the gloves on a throttle or two

being comfy when you're standing in it is one thing....make sure its comfortable when you're actually on a bike....

my cordura pants are slightly too big for me but sitting on a sportsbike for a couple of hours and they're perfect, especially with thermals underneath


I totally agree. It feels really strange at first because you don't know what the gear's meant to feel like and every movement feels awkward. It can be helpful to take someone along with you who will check that you've got it fitting in all the right places - and some shops are also very good at helping you choose.

Meanwhile, congrats on passing the tests! You've started at the perfect time of year and hopefully you'll have plenty of chances to practise in the next few months of sunny weather :)

[Monamie]

Good for you Oscarnz-I too have just got my learners and have a new bike. I have been out most days for baby rides-depending on the weather. Man I hate the wind though:pinch: It is hard enough concentrating on riding, never mind battling the bloody wind too.
So where are all those learner friendly roads around here?
So far I have only been out by myself and have not met any of the Manawatu people however a little birdie told me there may be some mentor rides coming up.
I really like my CBF 250-not that I have tried many others. It is a very forgiving little bike!:stupid: You should go and have a sit on one of those too.

Happy riding.

[oscarnz]

Thanks for that.
I would be interested in the mentor rides as well once I have a bike.