I've got my two wheels of freedom!

[sndrmn]

Hey Bud, Welcome....enjoy the new bike. As for all those corners....pretty soon u won't be able to get enough of them!!!

[Bend-it]

Just need to trailer it back up my way next weekend! I'll need a bit more experience before I tackle the twists and turns on the roads at Coromandel!

I went for a ride the day after picking up my bike, and I hadn't even paid for it! Before the start of the ride, I had a grand total of 1 1/2 hrs on it... Was a right nana, but you learn quick out on the road! Pushing within reason of course...

Welcome to the madness!

[Macktheknife]

Welcome to KB, hope you enjoy the new bike. If you haven't already then get yourself a mentor from the site and they can help you get into some good riding habits and maybe teach you a couple of useful things.
Check this thread for details
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ghlight=mentor

[gijoe1313]

Thanks MackTheKnife, I'm a great believer of taking advantage of other peoples experiences and learning from their mistakes! And of course, heeding their sage advice....now if only I could work out how to join that group as a newbie!

[gijoe1313]

Oookay ... today I will be going to the Coromandel and picking up my sweet little beastie. Bought some motorcycle tie-downs for the old trailer and stashing my gear!

I can't wait till I'm buzzing around on it - first gotta drop off a friend to Paeroa and then heading on to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

I'll get some updated photos of it when I've washed and polished it! Hope all you guys and gals out there have some good, safe riding today!

[WarlockNZ]

Welcome to the site. The Hornet is a nice bike and entirely suitable for a beginner. You'l have some really nice riding on that.

But don't put down the GN250, it is also a very good learners bike and will keep up with the Hornet in all but the hardest riding.

It may be able to keep up ... but come on .. there is no excuse for a GN .. none i tell you ... LOL