New to Kiwi Biker and bikes in general

[frak]

Hi there!

Been reading through various threads on the forum and figured I should register.

I'm currently quite new to biking, but hope to improve! I've completed the BHS test, and passed my learner's theory test for motorcycles.

I'm currently without a bike at the moment, and unsure of what to look for (and what to avoid!). If anyone has a list of bikes to check out, or good motorcycle shops in CHCH to visit, that'd be great.

Also, are there any groups in Christchurch that are welcoming of people new to motorcycling?

[nzspokes]

Hi

Im new here to but have had heaps of great advice. Just got my learners today to.

Just ask what you want to know, lots of knowledgable people here.

[Gone Burger]

Welcome to KB mate - the world thats full of interesting creatures. But even more so, welcome to this exciting world of motorcycling. No doubt you will get some folk offering plenty of advice of a bike to start on (I have TERRIBLE advice - I started on a Keeway Supershadow so have no right to speak). But all the best with getting onto 2 wheels. Let the fun begin.

[thehovel]

Hi there!

Been reading through various threads on the forum and figured I should register.

I'm currently quite new to biking, but hope to improve! I've completed the BHS test, and passed my learner's theory test for motorcycles.

I'm currently without a bike at the moment, and unsure of what to look for (and what to avoid!). If anyone has a list of bikes to check out, or good motorcycle shops in CHCH to visit, that'd be great.

Also, are there any groups in Christchurch that are welcoming of people new to motorcycling?

As a learner/Newbie get a bike that has a "sit up" seat, you should be able to look down the road without lifting your head. This gives you less neck strain. Also you should be able to put both feet flat on the ground. I am a little weary of chinise bikes. A good all rounder is the yammaha Scorpio 225. It looks moden is reliable and you will be more likly to keep it after you get your full licence. Regards Richard

[frak]

As a learner/Newbie get a bike that has a "sit up" seat, you should be able to look down the road without lifting your head. This gives you less neck strain. Also you should be able to put both feet flat on the ground. I am a little weary of chinise bikes. A good all rounder is the yammaha Scorpio 225. It looks moden is reliable and you will be more likly to keep it after you get your full licence. Regards Richard

Thanks for the advice Richard! I'll find a dealer who has one and sit on it to see what it is like.

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

[dogsnbikes]

I'll find a dealer who has one and sit on it to see what it is like.

Its the best thing you can do is try a bike on for size.....and remembering its only a learner bike hence just something to develop your riding skill's

No question is a stupid question its just stupid not too ask questions!!!!!

We all started somewhere,so welcome and enjoy the journey

[nzspokes]

Yes size is important. I cant get on a Hyosung, im not flexable enough. (even though I would love one) But others are fine. Some ive felt to streched out on. Just cruz the bike dealers to find what feels right.

Others here will tell you the right fit.

Its fun out there.

[cheshirecat]

welcome to the 'club'
You are going to have to get used to other bikes waving at you just when attempting a delicate manouver and stopping to ask if you need any help when you are just adjusting your layers.

[oneofsix]

welcome to the 'club'
You are going to have to get used to other bikes waving at you just when attempting a delicate manouver and stopping to ask if you need any help when you are just adjusting your layers.

Only if they ride hondas

Welcome. Bike choice is personal. I enjoyed my old GN250 and kept riding it after getting the full, still have the piston with the inbedded valve Back then it was either the GN or SR as road bike or some sort of dirt bike cross-over to take my height. Go experiment, see what feels right.

[Gone Burger]

Bike choice is personal.

Well said.

I will NEVER admit I loved my cheap and shitty Keeway Supershadow to bits to learn on. Nor own up to taking it solo through the forgotten highway and from Wellington to Auckland and back 3 times (running out of gas every time of the desert road - 9 litre tanks are farking AWESOME!). I'm far too proud to be seen on something like that, let alone enjoying it and grinning from ear to ear.

So yes, bike choice is personal as oneofsix said. You'll find what feels right, and has the kinda look that makes you grin.

[The Lone Rider]

Hi there!

Been reading through various threads on the forum and figured I should register.

I'm currently quite new to biking, but hope to improve! I've completed the BHS test, and passed my learner's theory test for motorcycles.

I'm currently without a bike at the moment, and unsure of what to look for (and what to avoid!). If anyone has a list of bikes to check out, or good motorcycle shops in CHCH to visit, that'd be great.

Also, are there any groups in Christchurch that are welcoming of people new to motorcycling?

How old are you, how tall, how heavy, and what sort of bike style you looking at?

[frak]

How old are you, how tall, how heavy, and what sort of bike style you looking at?

I'm 20, average height (think between 170-180cm), about 90kg, and I'm not too sure, definitely a road bike though.

[Maha]

250 Honda Hornet or a VTR could be a very good starting point.

VTR..in CH-CH http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-386902278.htm
Honda...http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-367237934.htm
Just dont get something that you will bored with too soon.

This may still be avaliable in Dunedin http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ornet-250-1996

[The Lone Rider]

definitely a road bike though.

Obviously a road bike if you are getting a license.

cruiser, sports, adventure,dirt to break it into basic categories.

which sort

[frak]

Obviously a road bike if you are getting a license.

cruiser, sports, adventure,dirt to break it into basic categories.

which sort

Probably sports or cruiser I think. I'd be using it mostly for commuting.