Any advice for a newbie starting out in Wellington

[kazza_nz_05]

Hi everyone.
I am really wanting to learn to ride a motorcycle. My first experience was on a 125cc Automatic scooter in Rarotonga (main mode of transport) and absolutely loved it. And with Petrol prices and Parking prices in Wellington not the cheapest thought I could save myself some extra cash as well as learn to ride a motorcycle...

What advice do I need to start training? I have been to the LTSA website and read up on the licence requirements. I am looking for a good training school I guess. I have no idea how to ride a clutch motorcycle??

I don't have a bike or any gear either.....

Any advice would be great..


Cheers
Karen

[u4ea]

Hi Karen and Welcome to kb!!!!!!Im relly the last person to give advice but the Welly crew will tuck ya under their wing Im sure!!!!!!Motorcycling is about what you feel is right for you.....leather ...codura...sport bike or the cruiser style...ask questions.....they will save your skin.....

[Maha]

Hi everyone.
I am really wanting to learn to ride a motorcycle. My first experience was on a 125cc Automatic scooter in Rarotonga (main mode of transport) and absolutely loved it.
Cheers
Karen

Rarotonga is where i got the idea also...in Sept 03'...got back home and bought a GN 250 brand new. Then went and my BHS (Basic Handling Skills) test, which is a must. And a GN250 is perfect if you have never been on a bike ever, very user friendly, i now own a Triumph Sprint. There are alot of cool people down your way to help you, and help they will. Lissa is one you should talk to, she is in Marsterton but has been where you are only a few months ago....good luck..Mark

PS: Going back to Raro this Sept....yay!

[madmal64]

http://www.roadsafe.co.nz/

are a local motorcycle training outfit. Have not had any experience of them myself.
I would reccomend a basic handling course and Im sure you will get plenty of good advise here on KB.
Welcome the the madhouse

[DVS 69]

Get stuck in and dont be scared to ask questions bike riders are the bestest people in the world and you will find in time ........... When your out and about you'll meet the nicest people on a honda Like somebody else said you will have to think of what kinda riding/bikes you like or want to do which will give you a idea of what kinda gear you mite want also. I myself would rather have my ass covered with leather if i was to go for a skate down the road, (ya gotta prepare for the worst). Plus you ladys look dam good in the leathers too Anyway good luck and good on you its one of the best familys ever as you will meet lots an lots of people in the strangest places and its always a talking point

[DVS 69]

Get stuck in and dont be scared to ask questions bike riders are the bestest people in the world and you will find in time ........... When your out and about you'll meet the nicest people on a honda Like somebody else said you will have to think of what kinda riding/bikes you like or want to do which will give you a idea of what kinda gear you mite want also. I myself would rather have my ass covered with leather if i was to go for a skate down the road, (ya gotta prepare for the worst). Plus you ladys look dam good in the leathers too Anyway good luck and good on you its one of the best familys ever as you will meet lots an lots of people in the strangest places and its always a talking point

Im here for a good time not a long time so dont hold me back

[Kwaka14]

Did you keep your tourist licence as you may be able to convert it over to a full licence if you have a "full" car licence in NZ

[Drum]

Welcome to the site Kazza.

Contact Roadsafe (see madmal's link).

They do a course on Saturdays that is designed for those who have never ridden before, and by the end of the end of the day you have your Basic Handling Certificate, which you need to get your L Plate (after passing the scratchie test at the AA/ LTSA).

Hope to see you out there in the near future. Good time of year to start riding too!

[cowboyz]

Did you keep your tourist licence as you may be able to convert it over to a full licence if you have a "full" car licence in NZ

when someone suggests they have never ridden a clutch motorcycle before.. offering ideas about how to bypass the licence scheme is probably not the best course of action.

You need to learn how to ride first. I am sure someone from wellington will help you out here. Then go sit the BHS which is pretty simple stuff really. Then learners and you are away on the road for some practice. More time in the saddle = more experience = better/safer rider.

[Nasty]

Do a good course ... Roadsafe are good .. they have a multitude of courses ... and go for rides with people you can trust ... look up the mentors on the site and work with one of them as well .. they are people who are experienced and know lots about riding and bikes .. and enjoy

[Lissa]

Welcome to the site. I am sure someone from the welly area will help you out, browse the site .... there is alot of information hidden within.

[skelstar]

Read http://www.rideforever.co.nz/ back to front and back again. Very good advice in this site.

[Terminated]

Welcome to the site Kazza.

Contact Roadsafe (see madmal's link).

They do a course on Saturdays that is designed for those who have never ridden before, and by the end of the end of the day you have your Basic Handling Certificate, which you need to get your L Plate (after passing the scratchie test at the AA/ LTSA).

Hope to see you out there in the near future. Good time of year to start riding too!

I did my learning with Roadsafe, never ridden before and progressed with a Suzuki GN250, Honda Shadow, and now Suzuki VStrom. Here is my training log:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/bl....php?entry=101

Heads Up and Enjoy

[MyGSXF:Me]

I am looking for a good training school

Hi Karen

WELCOME TO KB chick!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your life will never be the same...

I also THOROUGHLY recommend "Roadsafe".. check out my link below..

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...98&postcount=1

Andrew & Lynne are a wealth of knowledge, & will be able to point you in the right direction, to go from here!!!

Jen

PS: please tell them Jen from Nelson says 'gidday'!!!

[Hitcher]

And TSS Motorcycles in Lower Hutt are very learner friendly. Good/fair advice on bikes and gear, and they even run regular 250 rides over summer.

Once you're mobile you'll find no shortage of friendly like-minded people to ride with. Do a search for The Cruisy Sunday Ride, which leaves from Caltex Rimutaka on SH2 in Upper Hutt most Sunday mornings (weather permitting).

Also send a PM to BuckBuckNo1 and he can walk you through all of the resources the site has to offer new riders starting up.

We've all been there!

I look forward to seeing you out and about sometime soon!