Badger on a motorcycle

[thebadger]

Hi everyone

My name's Sian and I'm new to this whole crazy world of motorcycling. My boyfriend rides and finally managed to persuade me to have a go...and I'm hooked.

Right now I haven't sat my basic handling/learners etc because I've broken my foot (unrelated to biking!) So I have a lot of time to think about what kind of bike I'm going to buy when I finally actually do get a license.

Prior to the broken foot thing I'd been practising on my flatmate's FXR. Partner and flatmate have convinced me to look at 250s...have been sizing up a few - I like the Honda VTR, Suzuki Bandit, Honda Hornet, GSX250.

Anyway I have 2-3 weeks to kill before I can even consider getting on a bike, so the boy suggested I sign up here and get some opinions, listen to some stories (and hopefully not talk myself out of buying a bike)!

Sian

[Hard Nut]

Hi and welcome thebadger.

Go the VTR 250 Top choice and a tough little bugger, hard to kill and go like mad............reliable too

Nuts

[rickstv]

Welcome in Badger, hope the foot heals quickly for you.

There's a lot of info here for you, though you have to sort through and discard the shit to find the good stuff.

Keep us all updated on your choice of bike and how you're progressing through your rider training. Use the search facility to search NASS, an excellent (free)
rider training night with a short ride thrown in.
Best of luck
Rick.

[Markw336]

welcome to KB enjoy your stay with us...

[Ypawa]

welcome to KB...Sian. Enjoy the site

[hutchy52]

Hi Sian

Hope your foot heals up quick and you can get back into it soon

[Swoop]

Hi Sian and welcome to KB!

The the Honda VTR is a great little machine and would be a great first bike providing you are the right size to fit it.

Heal up quickly! Summer is on the way!!!

[bezajel]

Welcome! I'm all for more girls on bikes! Wheee!

That's all

[Sparky Bills]

Welcome. A VTR250 is an awsome bike for starting off.
GO HONDA!!

[vifferman]

Hi, BadgerWoman!
Wulcum to Kiwi the Biker.
Yeah, VTR is a good choice, coz it's like a Mini VFR bike.

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

Hey, welcome to the site! Great to see more motorcycle converts. As everyone has said, the VTR would be a good first bike. Good luck with whatever you go with.

[YellowDog]

Hi Sian

Hope your foot heals up quick and you can get back into it soon

Most annoying Youtube soundtrack ever!

Welcome to thebadger - heal quick and get out there and enjoy the sun.

[psydkick]

Most annoying Youtube soundtrack ever!

Welcome to thebadger - heal quick and get out there and enjoy the sun.

you want annoying, try the flash version. it loops!!! eek

hi n welcome badger

[naphazoline]

Welcome onboard KB Badger.

[thebadger]

woop! Just gotta do the scratchy test on Monday, then I'm gonna look at getting myself a bike. Have seen a few I like so far. I've decided against a hornet (didn't feel right sitting on it) so I'm now deciding between a VTR250 and a Yamaha Zeal. Will keep you posted!