Any advice for a newbie starting out in Wellington

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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!

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Heads Up and Enjoy

[Renegade]

Welcome!! I did my handling test with andrew at Roadsafe aswell and will totally recommend them, they made it so easy, so...stop wasting time and get booked in!!

[puddy]

First thing ya have to do is MOVE TO AUCKLAND!Roads are better for riding up here.Nicer people too!Good luck.

[kazza_nz_05]

Well I headed off to Motomart and TSS motorcycles today with my other half. Was a really good experience. And the customer service from both shops was really good, i was really impressed. Being a very learner learner (still waiting to sit my learn to ride and BHS ). I was a bit intimidated as being female I thought, no one would be so helpful..I was wrong. Great range to gear to choose from and good discount if you are getting kitted out head to toe, which I definitely will be. Bike wise, I was shown the Hyosung Aquilla(?spelling) 250cc and the bike i feel in love with Yamaha Scorpio 225cc. I even got to sit on it, and it was not too heavy at all. Hubby liked it as well (which is unusual for him, hes scared that something may happen to me on the bike thats all). He thought the Aquilla was cooler - looked like a harley. I was like that looks too big for me to ride, too scarey...LOL.....Anyways I am sold on the Yamaha Scorpio. Just need to book in for my tests and away I go.
By the way I love browsing the forums on here. Very informative. Cheers Karen.

[Stickchick]

I'm a learner learner like you and believe me there is no shortage of help in here. Everyone is so friendly and willing and its great how most of them are willing to go that little bit extra for complete strangers.

Good luck with BHS. Sometimes if they don't think you are ready the first time they will let you come back at no extra cost. Well they did for me up here anyway. most places will make you feel more relaxed before taking the test which can be a huge help.

Also Welcome to KB

[Hitcher]

Use the "search" facility for some great reviews of the Yamaha Scorpio. Even Frosty liked it...

[Baldyheed]

Hi Karen, and welcome to the site. Do not be in a rush to buy gear, and make sure that it fits properly, and feels comfortable. This is especially important when buying a helmet.

It is a marvellous cameraderie that bikers have, and you will have many happy times ahead. Might even be able to get the other half over to riding a bike.