Starting at the back... working forward!

**klingon** · 9th April 2006, 16:27

Hello people, I'm new to this whole biking thing, but I'm hooked! So far I've only been on the back of my boyfriend's bike but I will be keen to get my own bike before too long. I need to plan what to get, save up, and start learning to ride. I'm planning to get professional lessons rather than let the b/f teach me. I reckon it will be less stressful for everyone that way

So far the b/f has done his best to lose me off the back but I have always managed to stay put. I just wish he had a pillion seat with a bit more padding. :eyepoke:

**Coyote** · 9th April 2006, 16:28

Welcome to the site

**metric** · 9th April 2006, 16:30

welcome too

use the search function of this site...

it depends upon what you want to use the bike for, your level of comfort etc

**hXc** · 9th April 2006, 16:33

Velcome. Good luck with finding the right bike for you and stay safe.

**wybmadiity** · 9th April 2006, 16:43

Originally Posted by klingon

Hello people, I'm new to this whole biking thing, but I'm hooked! So far I've only been on the back of my boyfriend's bike but I will be keen to get my own bike before too long. I need to plan what to get, save up, and start learning to ride. I'm planning to get professional lessons rather than let the b/f teach me. I reckon it will be less stressful for everyone that way

So far the b/f has done his best to lose me off the back but I have always managed to stay put. I just wish he had a pillion seat with a bit more padding. :eyepoke:

Welcome, I am learning on a GSX 250, love it!

**Nicksta** · 9th April 2006, 16:44

Welcome to KB......
enjoy.... nice to see another chick hooked!!!
I learned on and am still riding a Suzuki FXR150.....
i love it... esp as i'm not the tallest chick out...

**mdb** · 9th April 2006, 16:46

So many opinions on so many bikes .... I recommend spending the least amount of money possible on your first bike. Chances are you will want something bigger before you're legally allowed!

**BEAMER89** · 9th April 2006, 21:28

Welcome toKB Klingon, enjoy the site matey.good luck with your own bike/licence.

**BarBender** · 9th April 2006, 23:29

Welcome to KBers!
All the best with the next bike purchase and lessons.

**danb** · 10th April 2006, 01:36

Welcome to the site - Learning from the pro's costs a little money but it helps you so much more - i.e. the smaller details of riding etc and I glad I did it my self.

**SwanTiger** · 10th April 2006, 01:53

Originally Posted by klingon

So far I've only been on the back of my boyfriend's bike but I will be keen to get my own bike before too long.

Deprive him of certain intimacies until he cracks and buys you a bike. Or he might be into a bit of this

or maybe he'll go after a bloke

**Rosie** · 10th April 2006, 08:29

Welcome!
Have fun finding a bike you like, and learning to ride. I've been learning since February. I always hated being on the back of bf's bike, so I decided to get my own. He's been teaching/helping me so far, and it hasn't been too bad.

**klingon** · 11th April 2006, 13:18

Thanks for all the welcomes and encouragement! I really like this site, everyone seems so friendly. And it's really nice to see heaps of beginners too... I don't feel so alone in my new adventure!

**Patrick** · 11th April 2006, 13:57

Was booked in to sit my basic handling after 20 years away from bikes and having to start from scratch. Wifey decided she wants to do it too, on the Friday before the test on Sunday. She had never ridden a bike in her life...

Took her for lessons, got up to 20kmph in the first day...

Saturday was better, passed the test on Sunday on a completely different shit of a bike...some 100cc thing...blardy awful to ride....

She has a GSX250 which is a good beginners bike. Will be selling soon as we go for full licences 6th May and will upsize...

**Mental Trousers** · 11th April 2006, 14:31

Originally Posted by klingon

Thanks for all the welcomes and encouragement! I really like this site, everyone seems so friendly. And it's really nice to see heaps of beginners too... I don't feel so alone in my new adventure!

Such a sweet and innocent wee thing isn't she .........

There's lots of people who are willing to help out. Just be aware, not all the kids in this playpen are nice.