Any young chick riders in Auckland?

**porcelina** · 30th May 2012, 21:51

Is 34 young?

**Akzle** · 31st May 2012, 10:51

take it and make it yours!
organise something! post it up on the internets (here, bookface, other boards tweeter....)
people will come. ride will be ridden. mission accomplished and game: on

but srsly, what with all the damn harleys?!

**hellokitty** · 31st May 2012, 18:39

Originally Posted by Akzle

\but srsly, what with all the damn harleys?!

As I told some biker dude the other day... I swing both ways! What I actually meant was I ride a Honda as well as a Harley, depending which mood I am in.

**Akzle** · 1st June 2012, 14:47

Originally Posted by hellokitty

As I told some biker dude the other day... I swing both ways! What I actually meant was I ride a Honda as well as a Harley, depending which mood I am in.

of course that's what you meant.
I'll be in akl this wukkend with my kids. travelling back north (on mo'obikkie) tuesady, wednesday maybe... i'm around... =)

**haydes55** · 2nd June 2012, 16:37

Originally Posted by hellokitty

As I told some biker dude the other day... I swing both ways! What I actually meant was I ride a Honda as well as a Harley, depending which mood I am in.

I believe that's being "Bi(ke)-curious"

**Babu0205** · 11th June 2012, 12:51

Originally Posted by hellokitty

As I told some biker dude the otheWor day... I swing both ways! What I actually meant was I ride a Honda as well as a Harley, depending which mood I am in.

Wow you r rich!
Anyway is there anyone live around birkenhead?
I got a bike 6 months ago and im still not brave enough to ride it over the bridge ;(

**Akzle** · 11th June 2012, 14:08

Originally Posted by Babu0205

I got a bike 6 months ago and im still not brave enough to ride it over the bridge ;(

lmfao.

wait for a day when it's not too windy. pick your lane well before getting on. stay clear of 4x4s.
there's nothing to it.

practice sis!

city riding is shit. the only good bit is lane splitting up to stop lights etc past miles-long car queues.

and speaking of this. forgive me if it's been answered or in another thread (i haven't searched) but is there a shadow-program going on anywhere in NZ... where people can sign up to follow n00bs on their bikes, imparting wisdom, and being paid beer.
and n00bs can sign up to be followed to buy beer and receive wisdom?

**Paper Wings** · 11th June 2012, 21:16

Originally Posted by Babu0205

Wow you r rich!
Anyway is there anyone live around birkenhead?
I got a bike 6 months ago and im still not brave enough to ride it over the bridge ;(

I do

I just got a bike. I've done a bit of practice in a carpark and I'm aiming to get my learners in the midsemester break (after exams).
Once I've got that, I'd be really keen to get in as much practice as possible cause I'll need the confidence to commute into the city.

As for the first question - 21 living on the North Shore

**haydes55** · 11th June 2012, 22:14

Originally Posted by Paper Wings

I do

I just got a bike. I've done a bit of practice in a carpark and I'm aiming to get my learners in the midsemester break (after exams).
Once I've got that, I'd be really keen to get in as much practice as possible cause I'll need the confidence to commute into the city.

As for the first question - 21 living on the North Shore

good on ya! You done your confidence certificate yet?

**nzspokes** · 11th June 2012, 22:24

Originally Posted by Babu0205

Wow you r rich!
Anyway is there anyone live around birkenhead?
I got a bike 6 months ago and im still not brave enough to ride it over the bridge ;(

Im sure if you asked nicely a couple of local riders would convoy you over and back.

If you want I will ask about to see if any shore based riders can help out, if not then Im sure I can come up one evening to help.

Its not at all hard. In fact probably one of the easiest sections of road in Auckland. Everybody is going the same way.

**hellokitty** · 12th June 2012, 20:49

Originally Posted by Babu0205

Wow you r rich!
Anyway is there anyone live around birkenhead?
I got a bike 6 months ago and im still not brave enough to ride it over the bridge ;(

Hahahaha not rich, but I am very good at budgeting.
I am in Birkdale, which as you know, is next to Birkenhead. I am more than happy to ride with you if you need moral support. Bridge or no bridge.

**Paper Wings** · 12th June 2012, 20:49

Originally Posted by haydes55

good on ya! You done your confidence certificate yet?

Nope, haven't even got my basic handling yet. I should be able to pass though.
What does the confidence course entail?

**hellokitty** · 12th June 2012, 20:52

Originally Posted by Akzle

lmfao.
and speaking of this. forgive me if it's been answered or in another thread (i haven't searched) but is there a shadow-program going on anywhere in NZ... where people can sign up to follow n00bs on their bikes, imparting wisdom, and being paid beer.
and n00bs can sign up to be followed to buy beer and receive wisdom?

My mates and I often shadow newbies - or we put the newbie in the middle so we are the buffer. Loud and obnoxious at the back to prevent tailgaters and the quiet experienced bike at the front. Works well.

**haydes55** · 12th June 2012, 23:12

Originally Posted by Paper Wings

Nope, haven't even got my basic handling yet. I should be able to pass though.
What does the confidence course entail?

Confidence certificate, basic handling test same thing. Seriously recommend getting that done from a good place like Passrite as the 1st thing you do, they teach you slow riding skills and the style to use before testing you. A lot of fun as well.