If you fall off the horse...

[classical_chick]

Hello everybody,

I had a bike (oh a cute little GN) back in 2006, which I promptly crashed and very nearly killed myself doing. Never wanting to let the moment go, I bought another (bigger size wise) bike, which I never rode. Lost my nerve, you see. Well I'm finally getting back into it, and hopefully show those sexist policemen who told me that girls can't ride and suggested a vespa how wrong they were.

I'm in Dunedin, where bikes for sale are quite few, especially at the price I'm looking for. But perhaps with the help of a friendly mechanic, a heap of junk will magically become servicable. I've been wanting one ever since the accident, reading motorcycle diaries doesn't help, and i'm going crazy.

That's all, just wanted to say hi and bolster some courage. Hopefully I'll be on a new bike by the beginning of next year, fruit picking money well spent I say. I'll be seeing ya!

[Trudes]

Good on ya chick, get back on the horse, start at a gentle walk and work your way up to a trot, before you know it you'll be cantering along having the time of your life!!:niceone:

[mister.koz]

Wicked :) definately get back on the horse.

Saw a thread on here recommending people find a big car park to play with and then KB mentors or members to cruise with them for a bit to build up confidence. all very good advice

An ya!

[hayd3n]

hey welcome to kb we have a dunedin rides page
post on there im sure someone will be able to help you out

[Heineken]

Welcome to KB Classical_chick!:scooter:

[BALZYBUELL]

welcome to kb:headbang:

[old git]

Hi,
The easy bit is riding the bike................We breed and break horses.....and i fall off the effing things on a regular basis..........Highsiding a 1000cc superbike is something i've only ever done once...........SO statistically get back on the bike and find an old KB codger with a heap of experience and go for a ride or four together..........its easy and safer than neddies!!

[gijoe1313]

Welcome to KB, a place that has fruit and nuts magically appear in threads! Anyway, on ya for taking those steps back to the magical two wheels of freedom!

Enjoy the site, ask questions and post piccies of your ride when its gussied up! :yes:

[H00dz]

Welcom to KB from the Far North, good on ya mate for being brave enough to get back in the saddle....in the same situation I dont know whether I could OR would:niceone:

what eva you do keep it slow and safe

Northland Hard :headbang:

[Qkchk]

Hello everybody,

Well I'm finally getting back into it, and hopefully show those sexist policemen who told me that girls can't ride and suggested a vespa how wrong they were.



Send them up this way, I'll teach them a thing or two!

[sels1]

I'm in Dunedin, where bikes for sale are quite few, especially at the price I'm looking for.

Scan Trade Me, the whole country is your marketplace. You can have a bike shipped down to you from anywhere via BikeTranz. Or a KBer may volunteer to ride it down for you, or at least check it out on your behalf - dont be afraid to ask.

Welcome aboard the site btw

[slimjim]

:weep:Ooooo.thought a horse had more sence...:buggerd:.....well there you go..:weep:shows ya how wrong one can bee...:2thumbsup..go slowly and enjoyment will be all you's..yes and something will fall into ones lap..:whistle:

[fire eyes]

awesome! & welcome to paradise!!!!!!!!!! :wari:

[blairh]

Heya =) Lots of us noobs here in Dunedin so plenty of people to do easy rides with - just let us know!

[fatzx10r]

welcome to kb :niceone: and good on ya for getting another bike. have a look at advance motorcycle wholesales, there in timaru street in south dunedin, and may have a bike to suit your budget. good luck

[Fatt Max]

Good on ya mate,

I'm sure you'll get sorted and hopefully in time for summer

Take care, ride safe and eat pies

[Brooke]

Hello and welcome from the mighty waikato! And well done for looking for another bike.

Just take your time and only do what you feel comfortable doing, you'll get there :yes:

If I were you, I would recommend jumping on a KB thread from your area and checking out who your mentor's are (me shows next to their name) and see if you can join in on a ride with them for some guidance or just plain support.

Best of luck and most of all - HAVE FUN!

[cold comfort]

[QUOTE=sels1;1790866]Scan Trade Me, the whole country is your marketplace. You can have a bike shipped down to you from anywhere via BikeTranz. Or a KBer may volunteer to ride it down for you, or at least check it out on your behalf - dont be afraid to ask.

Ditto- after a long layoff i got my first bike sent from Holeshot in Auckland and the current one from Chicago. A little extreme but you get the point. Good luck.