Becoming a new rider...

[Sammy12]

Its cheaper to take the bus than ride a bike!
That said... U wouldnt catch me on a bus in a million years

[Sammy12]

. Put an L plate on it and take it off again after a month.

Is a $400 fine worth the risk of taking a platic L plate off??

[SARGE]

We'd all like to love your wife

SOMEONE HADDA SAY IT ...

[chef]

Is a $400 fine worth the risk of taking a platic L plate off??

ofcourse unless you want to look like a loser and get over taken, cut off, and tormented by boy racers lol

[Sammy12]

ofcourse unless you want to look like a loser and get over taken, cut off, and tormented by boy racers lol

Or you sit at the red traffic light next to them.. and floor it as soon as it goes green..

[chef]

Or you sit at the red traffic light next to them.. and floor it as soon as it goes green..

and get owned from a truck failing to stop at a red light ha

[Sammy12]

and get owned from a truck failing to stop at a red light ha

Not if you open your eyes before taking off like a rocket!

[Ladydragon]

hey people! I just joined the forum today to ask you some advice on getting a new motorbike.

I am a 18 years old student at university of auckland living in north shore, beach haven. I currently drive a nissan skyline 1989 with full licence. I normally drive to uni and the parking fee cost too much and i don't want to take the bus.

I found out today that it's free to park your motorbikes at uni so this is the main reason why i am planning to get one. I heard getting a learner is simple. Just have to pass the the basic handling skill test & pass the theory then i should be clean to ride the bike to uni with few conditions.

I never ride a motorbike before but i heard that they teach you how to ride a bike at the basic handling skill test before taking the actual test.

Basically i just want some advice if it's a good idea to get one. My parents told me that bikes are very dangerous to ride especially on the motorway,etc.

Cheers

Welcome to Kiwi Biker see you just joined the other day.At the moment i'm just studying for my bike license too there is a women on KB her log in name is Qkchk she is a Approved Motor Cycle Intructor if you get in touch with her she teaches all the Basic Handling Skills Test etc.I've spoken to alot of friends on KB and have told me shes a really good rider and the women to talk to if you are looking into getting your bike license.I have to ask you this question but are you only getting your bike license so you don't have to pay for parking at Uni?Because once you are on that bike you have to be soo alert of everything.When i'm going to buy my bike I will be going to Red Baron they are very helpful people there my partner has got two bikes from there so we know them quite well.I noticed in your thread last night that you were asking for help to know what sort of 250 bike to buy i've spoken to my partner he is Madmax on Kiwi Biker if you send him a message about asking what first bike to buy he said he would be happy to suggust a bike for you he has been riding for years so hes very experianced.I've got him helping me and showing how to ride and i'm on the back of his bike learning what way to lean when turning etc.Anyway I hope this is a bit of help i've written to you if you are going to write back to me please do not pm me as I cant pm back I havn't done enough posts yet.

From Nina

[snuffles]

Have you just about given up yet????

I would

[Sammy12]

Im sorry, Ladydragon... how can you learn to ride a bike, by being a pillion???
Ive been countless pillions... and fail to see how "learning how to lean the right way".. is helping how to ride a bike of your own!

[Sammy12]

I_love_my_wife...
Dont buy a bike untill you've sat on atleast 5 different ones. Whatever feel comfy and not to heavy is the one to go for!
Shop around for the best price, you may find buying privately is the way to go, instead of through a dealer... if you do buy privately, get it checked out by a bikie, so you know your not buying a duff!