Nervous about test riding new bikes..

**Gone Burger** · 7th May 2010, 16:16

O.K... bit of an update for you all!

I have spent the past few days browing the shops and sitting on a few different styles of bikes. Felt very shy about it all, but have met some very helpful folk at the dealers who have been happy to help me out.

Found with most of the sports bikes and naked sports bikes (I have no idea if that is the right jargan) that I felt awesome on some of them, but could barely touch the ground. Was on the very tips on my toes and didn't feel that was something I could get used to... Wow i'm such a short ass!

Saw some cruiers that I liked, but didn't love.

I took my first bike out for a test ride today. I was a bundle of nerves as I knew I would be. But as soon as I was on the bike and left the curb, all of a sudden I didn't feel nervous any more. I felt incredible! I was riding a big proper grown up bike. And what a bike. It handled beautifully, and there was power between my legs - sorry, I don't mean to sound rude but really not sure how else to put that!

I did some around town riding as slow pace, then headed out onto the highway. Simply awesome. And it was a very windy day so it was good to get hit by somes decent gusts of wind as she how it felt.

I'm buzzing, absolutely buzzing.

More to the point, I fell in love with that bike. Am heading in tomorrow to bring her home. Have not "brought" the bike yet as such, but all going to plan, she will be mine. Oh yes, she will be mine.

I planned on this process being much longer than this. I really didn't expect to find something that I loved so quickly.... Awwww love at first sight. I'm such a girl. Speaking of which, its a lovely colour!

Not telling you all what it is yet. Will hopefully see some of you at the track on Monday, and I will be on it. For the rest of you, I'll let you know on Tuesday.

***Smitten**

**elle-f** · 7th May 2010, 18:47

COOL! I always buy my bikes quick smart and they have always been the right decision

**DJSin** · 7th May 2010, 20:03

nooooo I can't wait until Tuesday

But congrats on finding "the one" so quickly

**Lurch** · 7th May 2010, 20:25

Originally Posted by Katiepie

Am heading in tomorrow to bring her home. Have not "brought" the bike yet as such, but all going to plan, she will be mine. Oh yes, she will be mine.

So if you see Katiepie and two burly guys in a Ford Transit driving past then it might be time to turn back around and go check your garage.

**blackdog** · 7th May 2010, 20:38

hmmmm

not a sprots bike, not a cruiser.

and its shexxxy........

whats your guesses people?

**Gone Burger** · 7th May 2010, 20:41

Originally Posted by theblackstig

hmmmm

not a sprots bike, not a cruiser.

and its shexxxy........

whats your guesses people?

Well I think it's sexy, others may have different opinions. Didn't say that it wasn't one of those, just that I tried some of each that I didn't reallt take too...

Actually, it's pretty predictable. You'll understand when ya see it. Will post a photo up when I get it (oh boy I hope it all goes through tomorrow)

**blackdog** · 7th May 2010, 20:46

well i got my fingers crossed for ya, hope it all goes well and we see ya at the cafe 2moro avo

**Toaster** · 7th May 2010, 23:39

Originally Posted by Katiepie

Well I think it's sexy, others may have different opinions. Didn't say that it wasn't one of those, just that I tried some of each that I didn't reallt take too...

Actually, it's pretty predictable. You'll understand when ya see it. Will post a photo up when I get it (oh boy I hope it all goes through tomorrow)

Well done on the purchase Katie. Great timing for the training day Monday and getting used to the new and significantly bigger bike.