My First Bike !!!!!!!!

**Mr. Peanut** · 24th October 2006, 20:31

No, not too bad

Broke his headlight and his fairing, but I have nice new ones I have to put on anyway. This is why it is good to have a naked bike

**McJim** · 24th October 2006, 20:50

WOW! I thought someone had nicked me bike for a moment there but then your frame is black where mine is silver.

I had mine in Matt Black for a while but it lookes really ratty when it got dirty so I've glossed it up a bit. The Little top fairing does a great job too of deflecting the wind from your chest - handy to have in Wellington.

VTR is a fine choice for a first bike - the only problem is that they're not cheap to buy but what do you get for your money? - torque so you don't stall, reliability, quality workmanship and the handling....lovely.

My wife didn't like the VTR but then she married me so that proves she has poor taste - hence she has a Suzuki RG150.

Congrats.

**Sphinx** · 26th October 2006, 20:49

Mr Peanut: What´s fairing? And can you fix it by yourself? And how is your dog???

McJim: Haha VTR = good taste so excuse me! I love my baby. Don´t know the Suzuki you were talking about but is it a good one?

I went yesterday for a ride: 47 kms!!!!!!!! Certainly just in the city and quiet areas like Lyall Bay, Island Bay etc. Rode even 70kms on the Ohiro Road!!!!! WOW such a great bike! And today I missed obviously the 50 sign and rode 70 - passed the police on the side! Uuups. But that was really accidentaly because I haven´t seen the sign!! One turned but for some reason didn´t follow be and told me off. Hope that he didn´t take a "picture" from me. Maybe I was still in the 70zone I am no more sure anyway...But slowed immediately down because I am such a good girl

Well I almost lost my balance yesterday: When I turned left into a steep mainstreet (uphill). I had to brake as a car came around this stupid corner and baby rolled back and started to lean left (where the footpath was) but supergirl me took all the power against it and could save him! Puuuh. And I really have to practice corner, turns and stop and keep on riding UPHILL! Almost rode into a parking car because I thought I want make the turn anymore and stupid me instead of looking where I want to ride to I looked at the parking car - coming closer and closer

But I made it in the end. That´s my news for today! Oh and I rode another 25kms today. riding a motorbike is just soooo beautiful

I hope you had all a good day and have a good evening now

**IkeKrull** · 29th October 2006, 16:46

I'm up Brooklyn way (Kingston) and ride an older VTZ250 (pretty much the spiritual ancestor of your shiny new VTR250). - i'd be keen to go on a group ride sometime - I try and get out and do a little run around the coast (island bay to oriental bay) most weekends. I also commute to work and back every day so i'll be sure to give you a wave if i see you and your bike.

I've been riding my bike for only a couple of months (had a 50cc scooter before that) so i'm pretty much a learner too, and loving it.

Good advice re. 'dont trust anyone else on the road' - healthy paranoia is something every motorbike rider should cultivate.

**Sphinx** · 29th October 2006, 19:55

Hi yah you should chuck a picture from your baby into this forum so I can see her!
I quite like the Island Bay/Lyall Bay/Oriental Parade area as well - it´s a nice ride there isn´t it. I would love to ride in a group - if you go the next time let me know - I would love to come with you guys...!??Have a great evening

**Meekey_Mouse** · 29th October 2006, 20:51

Hey Sphinx, Glad to hear your loving your bike

riding is awsome isn't it!!!

If you're ever coming up to Taupo give me a PM

It would be awsome to meet you and go for a ride... I could show you all the nice roads up here by the lake.

Just a bit of advice... never trust gravel and if you can... avoid it!! But keep it up fellow biker angel!! Sounds like you are doing great

Jas