First ride! Wicked day, still above ground!

[greminn]

Hi All,

Well - i need to post the "OMG, I DID IT" obligatory learner post!!

My first ride having never rode a bike on the road and the only other time was the skills handling test in a car park on a GN125 or something (didnt even test ride the bike i bought - thanks Brett).

Have to actually think about being on the road again is actually pretty cool (you get so used to it in a car). Stalled it once (or twice), went to 2nd instead of 4th once but generally felt i did OK!

Here was the general route i took... Best bit was the Welcome Bay Road!!:

View Route on Google Maps (http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=d&saddr=Phoenix+Ln&daddr=Hull+Rd+to:Girven+Rd+to:SH+2+to:Poike+Rd+to: SH+29+to:-37.643971,176.186575&hl=en&geocode=FfWZwf0drWSACg%3BFTJuwf0dOomACg%3BFToiwf0d awSBCg%3BFVRuwP0d-uKBCg%3BFWQzwP0dfvx_Cg%3BFY4nwP0dzA5_Cg%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=6&sz=17&via=1,2,3,4,5&sll=-37.645024,176.187401&sspn=0.004936,0.009656&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.697948,176.193237&spn=0.15783,0.30899&z=12)

Attached is the before and after pics... Thanks for all the help from the forums in picking bike, picking gear, mechanical questions etc...

Simon, Noob Biker. :2thumbsup

[PirateJafa]

Great choice for a starter bike - they're great bikes!

Take it easy, clean her often, and find someone to teach you about basic maintenance. (Regular cleaning is good, because it's a good way to check over the bike for any little bits and pieces that might need fixing. :))

[greminn]

Great choice for a starter bike - they're great bikes!

Take it easy, clean her often, and find someone to teach you about basic maintenance. (Regular cleaning is good, because it's a good way to check over the bike for any little bits and pieces that might need fixing. :))

Thanks!

Yes - i have already cornered one of my mates for the task of "Obe One Kenobike Mechanic".

[klingon]

Nice bike - and nice gear! I wish my gear was all shiny and new like that!

I still remember my first ride on the road and the grin I came back with. (BTW that dog should be your avatar.)

[DUCATI*HARD]

Stalled it once (or twice), went to 2nd instead of 4th once but generally felt i did OK!

gotta start somewhere:clap:onya :2thumbsup

[greminn]

(BTW that dog should be your avatar.)

Too much of a good idea! Done.