Hi All (squirrel)

[Gone Burger]

Awesome, sounds good! No I'm not part of WIMA yet, but am very keen to get signed up soon. I heard about the south island trip a whole bunch of ladies were doing last weekend and it just sounded so much fun. Best of luck with the bike change. Let me know when you are good to go, and we'll organise a rider sometime.

[tate35]

Hi there,

Whatever you decide to buy you have to be comfortable and feel you can handle it ok. I am short so like low seat height - feel much safer knowing my feet can touch the ground. Once you have found the bike for 'you' you will only need a few rides and the fear and nerves will disappear.

Good luck

I got my learners and my first bike (Hyosung GT250 Comet) back in June, have hardly ridden it due to overwelming fear and nervousness - looking to sell it and get something lighter (have ridden a friends road legal Xt225 and loved it, much lighter and easier to handle). Live in Eastbourne, Welllington. Looking forward to getting out there!

[Hawkeye]

Hi Squirrel (And Katiepie) Welcome to KB.
Good luck with the search for the new bike. I know you are set on replacing it but have you tried what has been suggested yet re: lowering the front end of the comet. Those comets are good bikes which have the potential to grow with you as your skill levels increase. It is suprising how once a slight adjustment is made, it can change the whole feel of a bike. You may be pleasently surprised.

There are a number of female riders in the Wellington region who will be willing to help and give you advise. I would certainly recommend someone like Trudes. She has been riding quite a while (for such a young thing) and would certainly make you feel comfortable.

But if you would like a slightly more experienced rider to ride with, just shout. I'm always keen for a ride.
BuckBuck has recently organised a 'learner friendly' tuesday ride and of course theres the TWNCR'. Just come along to the Avalon Duck pond and say hello. We don't bite. You might not want to go on the ride just yet but it is a sure fire way to meet up with like minded people.

[Bikemad]

howdy Squirrel...............theres tons of nuts here for you to sort through over the winter months............enjoy

[squirrel]

well the new bike arrives tomorrow - it's a yamaha serow (xt225), same as the one I have been riding. Can't wait! Still have the hyosung, there is room in the garage for one more I reckon....

[Cr1MiNaL]

Good your wanting to sell it. Hyosungs are the worst bikes on this planet - absolute scrap metal. Do make sure your exhaust hasn't rusted and fallen off and those shinko tires not melted to the garage floor due to the heat. Try on an fxr 150 you'll like it. Good luck.

[DJSin]

Welcome. I've been riding for just over a year now and know what you mean about fear.

I am definitely a nana and it has taken me a fair amount of time to get comfortable riding at speed - but getting out there and practicising is definitely makes the fear subside.

Might see you out on the road sometime around Welly

Hope you are enjoying the new bike!!

[squirrel]

Thanks - I'm taking the new bike out tomorrow - trying to sell the hyosung but whatever!

It's good to hear that plenty of people take a while to get used to the speed, when you see bikers out there (before you become one), it looks so damn easy!

I'll look out for you in Welly - I'll be the one on the little yamaha going slowly!

Sq.