Training.

[wants_to_ride]

Hi,

My wife and I have decided that we would like to get our bike licenses in the new year and It seems that we have to do a basic skills test to start off the process.

We both have very limited experience and so training may be the way to go. I'd just like to know peoples opinions and if anyone has been on one of these training courses in the Wellington area maybe someone could recommend a company to do this through?

Cheers.

[MyGSXF]

Absolutely, totally, utterly, recommend you give Andrew & Lynne a call.. :Punk:

www.roadsafe.co.nz!!!! :first: :first:

Best money you will EVER spend on your motorcycling addiction!!!! :wari: All the flash namby fancy gear might save your skin & bones.. but TOP training will likely save your LIFE! :D

PS: welcome to the REAL world!! :ride::ride: ENJOY! :sunny:

Jen :rockon:

[wants_to_ride]

Sweet. Will do!

Just looked up the LTSA website, I can't believe how much a liscense costs. Ridiculous.

[stevewederell]

Wait till you see how much the yearly rego costs...and luggage, and stands, and parts, and servicing, and fixing...:whocares: it's the best $$$ you'll every spend!!

Happy riding:Punk:

[piston broke]

spend the coin on a great instructor,teacher,trainer.
but beware bikes are addictive,the best fun you can have with your clothes on.
all the best.
you will both love it,i'm sure.

[jrandom]

:Punk: :first: :first: :wari: :D :ride::ride: :sunny: :rockon:

Jesus fucking Christ, woman, someone should ban you from using those damn smileys.

Oh, yeah, welcome to the forum, wants_to_ride, and good luck with your motorcycling endeavours.

[wants_to_ride]

spend the coin on a great instructor,teacher,trainer.
but beware bikes are addictive,the best fun you can have with your clothes on.
all the best.
you will both love it,i'm sure.Woaaaaah, hold on. You have to wear clothes?

[MyGSXF]

Jesus fucking Christ, woman, someone should ban you from using those damn smileys.

:shit::confused::bye::violin::scratch::sherlock: :rolleyes: :wait::shifty: why?? :innocent:

[Headbanger]

Woaaaaah, hold on. You have to wear clothes?

Hell no you don't need to wear clothes.

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[ViragoVixen]

Hey, hubby and I just got our learners in July so we're a step ahead of you but only just. Definitely go on a course. The one we did in Auckland was all morning long with the basic skills test at the end. Well worth it. I only wish I'd done more research into my gear before buying and spent more time on this site too. there's a bunch load to learn.

Good luck

[LardEmbargo]

hey, just wanted to second the recommendation for the roadsafe course. When I did mine out in Petone they ran a full day thing, with a few hours in the morning for absolute never-been-onna-bike-before beginners (on little bikes, starting with total basic stuff - this is the throttle, here's the clutch etc.) and then the Basic Handling Skills in the afternoon. Then off to do a (slightly) motorcycle-flavour road code scratchy test, and you're legal enough to go and test ride some bikes!

have fun anyway, remember to ask about stuff if you're not sure - there's bound to be someone around who can provide some advice, abuse or maybe even both all at the same time if you're really lucky :/

[Jiminy]

Absolutely, totally, utterly, recommend you give Andrew & Lynne a call.. :Punk:

www.roadsafe.co.nz!!!!

What she says (with less smileys).

I did the whole day thing with the small test at the end. Couldn't believe at the end that I was allowed to own and even ride a 250cc on my own (had to pass the theoretical, though.

Good luck, riding is fun :)

What's the bike that finally convinced you?

[sinfull]

Sweet. Will do!

Just looked up the LTSA website, I can't believe how much a liscense costs. Ridiculous.

And each class needs a new photo, now if that aint money gathering i don't know what is ! Welcome to the site, take your time picking your gear, bikes etc


Wait till you see how much the yearly rego costs...and luggage, and stands, and parts, and servicing, and fixing...:whocares: it's the best $$$ you'll every spend!!

Happy riding:Punk:


Woaaaaah, hold on. You have to wear clothes?
Highly overrated them clothes !

[wants_to_ride]

What she says (with less smileys).
...

What's the bike that finally convinced you?
Not a bike, just seeing all the dudes and dudettes having fun on 2 wheels and not having to pedal. And it's been something we have been meaning to do for a long time, just never had the resources or freedom to do.

[wants_to_ride]

Hell no you don't need to wear clothes.
...[video]

What a douchebag!

[Jiminy]

Highly overrated them clothes !

Didn't the Kapiti Coast District Council recently passed a law to recognise the rights of nude bikers at the beach?

Or maybe I mis-interpreted that thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=82553 (so easy to do)

:lol: