Hello! (Azukii_rain)

[Azukii_rain]

Hello all!

My name is stephanie and I live in auckland. Unfortunately I don't have a bike (or my learners) yet! But I plan on getting at least the license in the next few months

My first experience with a motorcycle was a few months back on my mates hyosung 250R which was oodles of fun! unfortunately I also discovered that im probably too small to even consider owning a bike of that size!

But oh well! I'm sure I'll learn a lot about bikes from those who have experienced them first hand!

[Maha]

Where to start is the easy bit...
Do a BHS (Basic Handling Skills) course...pass that.
Sit your leaners...pass that, its piss easy.
All the while thinking of what you want/style in a first bike. Start searching/buying gear.
There are a couple of females on here at the moment that are just a few months ahead of you, and doing extremely well.
Bosslady lives on the Shore, she may poke her nose in here and lend you guiding hand.

Good luck.

[GrayWolf]

Hello all!

My name is stephanie and I live in auckland. Unfortunately I don't have a bike (or my learners) yet! But I plan on getting at least the license in the next few months

My first experience with a motorcycle was a few months back on my mates hyosung 250R which was oodles of fun! unfortunately I also discovered that im probably too small to even consider owning a bike of that size!
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But oh well! I'm sure I'll learn a lot about bikes from those who have experienced them first hand!

Hi and welcome to KB, your first mistake, we own your ass now!

Dont worry about 'size' there is plenty of bikes suited to 'smaller stature' riders. Gn 250's are nowhere near the height of the Hyo. There are also options of larger capacity bikes that suit smaller riders, like the LS650 Suzuki (Savage) custom. Bosslady seems to be doing quite well, and has been through much of what you are about to consider. There are 'fast' and 'slow' learner bikes, the speed should be your least concern, rather the bike should be comfortable and feel 'right for you' and of course it does need to 'spin your wheels' ... unless you buy an old Ginnie for 6 months to learn on, then have a goal set for a better machine later on

Oh, and Maha talk's sense, but the KB Forum's are doing their best to rectify that

[ducatilover]

Welcome to bikes and this... place. You just met two of the very few intelligent chaps here

If you're too short for a Hyosung I would suggest you look at cruiser style bikes. Depending on on how short you are, you may fit a ZZR250/GPX or a VTR250 or BROS400 as they're rather low seat height for their style

The rapey fellas will be along shortly, brace yerself!

[haydes55]

No one gonna suggest a FXR150? Small, sporty looking bikes (from a distance...... big distance). Doubt you would be too small for one of them bad boys.

Good luck and happy hunting

[FJRider]

No one gonna suggest a FXR150? Small, sporty looking bikes (from a distance...... big distance). Doubt you would be too small for one of them bad boys.

Perhaps she prefers her bikes to not smoke ...

When she does a BHC ... there will be a few different bikes she could try on for size. (with the owners permission first of course)

And welcome Azukii_rain ... enjoy the site.

[Grizzo]

Welcome to KB Stephanie.

[Grashopper]

Welcome to the forum

How tall (short?) are you? I'm 165 cm (yes, I live in the metric world ) and if you're not shorter than me, have a look (and a sit) at a nice honda CBF125 or 250. But if you decide you really want a GN than don't buy the 125 but go for the GN250.

But before you buy the bike have your gear sorted out. Not sure about your budget, but buying good gear can put quite a dent into it. You don't want to buy rubbish and then 2 month later pay the same or more for new gear. (Not that something like that would ever happen to me. Ever...)

Have a read through bosslady's threads. She just started a couple of months ago and there's a lot of useful info in her threads.

[Azukii_rain]

Hi all!
I believe i'm 167+ not too sure of the height but not far off from that height.

and in response to cruiser bikes, I'm a bit of a speed freak :P so I automatically slot into the "wanting a sports bike" category. I had done a bit of research and talked to people (mainly my driving instructor) about bikes and pretty much summed up that I'd be best starting with a 250, and looking at a bandit or scorpio?
though saying that, I've also been told to avoid suzukis due to funny little differences like indicator lights or something?

I think its more I need to develop upper body strength full stop! :P

in relation to gear etc, I've already decided to get the gear wayyy before the bike, for obvious reasons

I'll take a look at bossladys stuff now then :P
thanks for all the welcomes!! and I'm prepared for the 'rapey' ones!!

[ducatilover]

I've never really noticed Suzukis running funny lights except GNs with their pathetic Chines bulbs.
Might be worth looking at Hornets and Bandits then, learner friendly and quick for a LAMS bike.

Don't limit yourself to a 250, just buy whatever you're comfy on.
And pepper spray

[f2dz]

Welcome to KB.

Wait 12 months and I'll sell ya my Ninja 250.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Hello all!

My name is stephanie and I live in auckland. Unfortunately I don't have a bike (or my learners) yet! But I plan on getting at least the license in the next few months

My first experience with a motorcycle was a few months back on my mates hyosung 250R which was oodles of fun! unfortunately I also discovered that im probably too small to even consider owning a bike of that size!

But oh well! I'm sure I'll learn a lot about bikes from those who have experienced them first hand!

Hyosung 250's share their frame and running gear with the 650. Also, they're a bit of a pig even for a 650.

Waltz into a Honda dealer and sit on a CBR250, then into a Kawasaki dealer and straddle a Ninja 250.

Get good gear and WEAR IT.

Welcome.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I'll take a look at bossladys stuff now then :P
thanks for all the welcomes!! and I'm prepared for the 'rapey' ones!!

"the rapey ones". Well done if you stuck around after that.......

My 2c I think the Honda VTR250 is the best learner bike around. I'd totally have one as well: like this:


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-563570209.htm

[ducatilover]

My 2c I think the Honda VTR250 is the best learner bike around. I'd totally have one as well: like this:


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-563570209.htm

They're pretty good value now, people seem to have forgotten them with the influx of the heavier and uglier Hyosung GT250 and Ninjas. Excellent perfroming 250, with Ducati looks (if you squint, really hard)

[oneofsix]

No one gonna suggest a FXR150? Small, sporty looking bikes (from a distance...... big distance). Doubt you would be too small for one of them bad boys.

Good luck and happy hunting

Make the distance too big and you wont see the bike at all. They are fun little bikes however, nice smooth power delivery but can keep up (gales not withstanding).

You should get a Suzuki, Azukii on a Suzuki.