Just starting out and scared senseless

[thewifenz]

Not sure if you can post links here?
http://www.motoxtreme.co.nz/ look under road bikes...hehe

[Chisanga]

Virago is a cool bike. I enjoyed test riding it

[crashe]

Wohoooooo another VIRAGO bike rider........ YEHAAAAAAAAAAA

Ok got that out of my system....


Yep you really cant go wrong with learning on a VIRAGO.
Great for commuting on and also great for out of town riding.

You will love the cruising style of them as well.

Just keep up the general maintainence on them and they will last you a very long time.

Take it easy when first starting to ride... and see you out on the roads real soon.

[pixc]

Hi there, have just been up and had a look at a new Virago for myself and a V Star for the hubby. Neither of us have had a bike before so it is an exciting new world for us.

Ohh well done to you and your partner. Isnt it exciting!?

My bf and I are just a few months into our adventure. The only trouble that we have is finding the time to go out together. When we do ..i cant venture too far from home incase the kids need me. Babysitter and all...i still cant help myself.

While I cant offer any advice,this site is full of fantastic info and mostly fantistic folk.

[Shazz]

Your choice isn't silly guys, it's awesome to see that others just 'get on and get going', and I like the others advise to get some mentors, or even someone that is willing to puddle around with ya for a while. But to be honest it ain't hard. Welcome to the two-wheel sect and wave when you see all of us on the road, cause we all one with the wind and the tarseal.
Cheers.

[klingon]

Welcome aboard, thewifenz. Should we expect to see thehubbynz lurking around here somewhere too?

40s is a great time to learn to ride. Sensible enough to have self-preservation instincts, physically fit enough to practise a new skill and (hopefully) financial enough to afford the bike tyou want! The perfect combination.

It's lovely that you're learning to ride together. My partner has been riding for so many years that I couldn't possibly tell you in case it makes us both look old. (ok he's been riding 35 years... don't tell him I told you) I'm just starting out and it's difficult because he really doesn't remember a time when he couldn't ride a bike. It's as natural as breathing for him... totally different for me.

So yeah I hope you enjoy this project together and have many more adventures yet to come.