BuckBuckNo1 - Got His Learners Today

[merv]

Good one BB#1 experience only comes from the years so first one down now.

[Hitcher]

Nice work, Guy. Time really drags during that first year. Everything is so big and so intense. But like you, I'm really glad that I made that first step onto motorbikes. A life-defining moment?

[Terminated]

And where has BuckBuck gone? We've missed you over the last few weeks on sundays and charity rides. We hoped you hadn't got jaded and bored with it all (fat chance I'm sure)

After the three consecutive Sundays in April riding, I took some time out to ride with my brother in law and friend on some earlier morning rides. Sadly we have also had a bereavement in the family.

Good one BB#1 experience only comes from the years so first one down now.

Something tells me I got too much time on my hands, and my long term goals to ride the South Island over the next 5 years bit by bit may kick off sooner rather than later. [I am going to float this later - next daylight saving changeover I'm thinking ...a weekend ferry and run down to Greymouth and back....]

Nice work, Guy. Time really drags during that first year. Everything is so big and so intense. But like you, I'm really glad that I made that first step onto motorbikes. A life-defining moment?

I rode the GN250 into town yesterday for the new owner, and after six weeks it is amazing I look back on that wee bike and marvel it certainly is a good begginer's bike. Today I road out to Staglands on the V Strom, took my time and really appreciated the size of the bike, compared to the GN. The ride was somewhat an anniversary ride for me since getting my Learners last May, and also a tribute ride, last time I was out there was my last ride with Uncle B.

Heads Up and Enjoy

[Drum]

Well done on the anniversary BB#1. That Greymouth idea sounds pretty good!

Here's to the next 12 months.

[Deviant Esq]

*Sigh* You got your learners four months after I got my learners. I got my restricted as soon as I was eligable to sit it. Now you have your full and a bigger bike, and get to move on with your biking life. I'm still stuck on my restricted, and am not allowed to go and sit my full until November - when I turn 25. Not that I know you or how you ride, but I'd wager I'm no less competant on a bike, even though I don't ride a GN.... but because I'm under 25 (albiet a matter of months) I have to spend twice as long mucking around waiting... waiting... waiting.... to be allowed to sit my full licence and finally upgrade my bike. The NZ's been a great machine and I've learnt a lot from riding it... but I feel that I've learned the limits of the machine (and rider) well, and I'm ready to continue my learning on a larger machine. But I must wait longer. I hate being marginalised for being under 25 - I've never had an accident.

Still, it's good to hear that you've enjoyed your first 12 months. Great work mate, enjoy the next 12