Beginning again (Genie)

**Genie** · 3rd October 2009, 11:05

Hi, it's been a very long time since i owned a bike (25years) and as my children have started school and horses are out of the question...a bike is the answer. Which begs the question...where do i start?

**Sidewinder** · 3rd October 2009, 11:06

get a gsxr 1000 you cant go rong with one

**MSTRS:Me** · 3rd October 2009, 11:10

Originally Posted by Genie

Hi, it's been a very long time since i owned a bike (25years) and as my children have started school and horses are out of the question...a bike is the answer. Which begs the question...where do i start?

Right here is a good step.
What sort of riding to you want to do? And what licence class to you hold?

**p.dath** · 3rd October 2009, 11:12

If you intend on road riding, and are in the Auckland region, once you have a bike I'd try going along to the Auckland Motorcycle Club (AMCC) Advanced Rider Training (ART). It's really good. Around $100 to $150 for the day.

Advanced Rider Training is on the home page near the bottom:
http://www.amcc.org.nz/

Failing that, try finding a club in your area that is into the same kind of riding as you want to do.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Cate...torcycle_Clubs

**Genie** · 3rd October 2009, 11:17

oh yeah right....first bike i rode at 14 was a gsx 1100, with my brother on the back to hold it up!!!!!!

**Sidewinder** · 3rd October 2009, 11:18

Originally Posted by p.dath

If you intend on road riding, and are in the Auckland region, once you have a bike I'd try going along to the Auckland Motorcycle Club (AMCC) Advanced Rider Training (ART). It's really good. Around $100 to $150 for the day.

Advanced Rider Training is on the home page near the bottom:
http://www.amcc.org.nz/

Failing that, try finding a club in your area that is into the same kind of riding as you want to do.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Cate...torcycle_Clubs

yes she is thats why its says she in nelson.
duh timaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!

**Genie** · 3rd October 2009, 11:22

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Right here is a good step.
What sort of riding to you want to do? And what licence class to you hold?

well, riding to be free. there are some awesome places to travel around here. have many friends that ride and i have a need to join them. Licence...hehe, my learners at this stage. bike shop down the road is sorting me with lessons etc.

It's a tad embarrassing walking into a bike shop (male domain) and being ignorant. Plus i don't want some crafty salesman stitching me up with something totally unsuitable. have been asking my friends that ride and they all suggest something different then they confuse me with motorbike lingo!!!!! I am blonde!

**MSTRS:Me** · 3rd October 2009, 11:26

Originally Posted by Genie

well, riding to be free. there are some awesome places to travel around here. have many friends that ride and i have a need to join them. Licence...hehe, my learners at this stage. bike shop down the road is sorting me with lessons etc.

It's a tad embarrassing walking into a bike shop (male domain) and being ignorant. Plus i don't want some crafty salesman stitching me up with something totally unsuitable. have been asking my friends that ride and they all suggest something different then they confuse me with motorbike lingo!!!!! I am blonde!

Ok...you need a 250cc bike. But what type of riding? On the road. Off the road. A bit of both. Balls-out riding with trackdays. Puttering commutes? Long distance touring? There's a bike for each of them, but few that will do all (very well).

**Genie** · 3rd October 2009, 11:31

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Ok...you need a 250cc bike. But what type of riding? On the road. Off the road. A bit of both. Balls-out riding with trackdays. Puttering commutes? Long distance touring? There's a bike for each of them, but few that will do all (very well).

i do need a 250cc...not allowed to go higher - yet! road riding of course. did the trail riding heaps as a youngster....burnt my arse on too many exhausts pipes while struggling up steep firebreaks. so, that is out of the questions.

I just want to drive out the garage and explore.

Track days - haha...this is Nelson and there's no tracks round here lol.

**MSTRS:Me** · 3rd October 2009, 11:42

ChCh/Ruapuna not that far lol.
Right....road riding. Budget? Preference for naked or full fairing? Or cruiser style?

**p.dath** · 3rd October 2009, 11:49

Originally Posted by Sidewinder

yes she is thats why its says she in nelson.
duh timaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!

Doh! I hadn't spotted that little bit to the top right.

**jafar** · 3rd October 2009, 11:49

Originally Posted by Genie

i do need a 250cc...not allowed to go higher - yet! road riding of course. did the trail riding heaps as a youngster....burnt my arse on too many exhausts pipes while struggling up steep firebreaks. so, that is out of the questions.

I just want to drive out the garage and explore.

Track days - haha...this is Nelson and there's no tracks round here lol.

Depending on budget you'll probably be looking for a commuter bike to start, they are easy to ride & will do what you need them to do. Then you just need to figure out the style of bike you think you would like & go get one. Go & sit on a few & see how they fit you, some are taller than others & some you sit upright while others you lean forward a bit . Try them all before you decide.