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  1. #16
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    Sels1 thanks for the links I think they will help. To Motodrummer and fatzx10R I think you both gave some good advice. Its not so much the higher speeds that make me anxious its negotiating those slow speeds, the roundabouts etc that I tend to get anxious about. My husband said much the same as what you have all said, just relax, dont' ride above your ability and take little rides till you build up some time under the helmet, you;ll find it does come naturally. so thats what I'm looking for - the naturallness. In reality I've probably ridden on the roads for a total of about 4 hrs total so maybe I am judging 'the riding experience' a little harshly. I did find that the last couple of times I got on the bike (and my last ride was about 80k's through all sorts of traffice, and a national park, so some twisties) that the things I was struggling with initially did come easier, and I was able to concentrate on other abilities that I need to hone. I'm also at the stage where I am keen to get out on the bike again but haven't had the opportunity to do so. Thats a good sign right?

    anyway tnx to all of you for your welcome and I am keen to read other peoples journeys, and was I right when I said I tend to talk a lot????


    Michelle
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    Quote Originally Posted by MIXONE View Post
    Being Ozzy and being welcome totally depends on the league test this Friday OK.I'll reserve my welcome until after that.
    I'm a sports tart, whoever wins thats the side im on. Actually about the only sport i do follow and even then sporadically is motorsport. so not really sure what you are even talking about???? but for your sake I hope whoever you suppport wins because it doesn't matter to me.

    Michelle
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    Welcome. Enjoy your time here but whatever you do, don't open the 4th door on the left.

    How are you enjoying the Scorpio? I'm mentoring a workmate who bought one a few months ago and is enjoying it immensly.
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    Welcome Michelle, enjoy the site.

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    Hey Michelle.

    You are a bit of a tease aren't you?

    We all love curves.

    So where's the photo?
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    A Big welcome to the site Michelle.
    I would put getting a bike before travelling too. Im back into biking after 11 years away, and I wish I had done it sooner. Love it ...... Keep visable, and keep the bike regularly serviced and you will be fine.
    You know it's going to be a bad day when you jump out of bed and miss the floor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oakie View Post
    Welcome. Enjoy your time here but whatever you do, don't open the 4th door on the left.

    How are you enjoying the Scorpio? I'm mentoring a workmate who bought one a few months ago and is enjoying it immensly.
    Thanks for the welcome.

    Seems the only problem I am having with the Scorpio is that i'm not on it enough. Having only had experience as a pillion on bikes before I don't really have anything to benchmark it with however so far I have found it easy to ride, gears don't give me any grief, all importantly stops well, nice and steady, and above all looks really really cool when I'm riding it.

    I am waiting for some ventura racks so I can put the top box on and once I do that I will use it for commuting to work when I don't have to drop off the 7yr old. All up I would vote it

    ciao for now
    have curves...luv curves

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cave Cleaner View Post
    A Big welcome to the site Michelle.
    I would put getting a bike before travelling too. Im back into biking after 11 years away, and I wish I had done it sooner. Love it ...... Keep visable, and keep the bike regularly serviced and you will be fine.
    Lets face it you travel you come home its done, you buy a bike you ride it you come home you go out again you come home you go out again...you get my drift, the pleasure goes on far longer than a holiday I reckon.

    Keeping visible seems to be the biggest thread I have heard, so am putting that one into practice, move through the drivers rear vision mirror, move through the lane, dont' sneak up on them and turn the head regularly to both see whats going on and the movement catches the eye of the 4 wheelers. As for servicing thats also another big theme, keep it serviced it will give you very little trouble, I suppose thats really like anything in life, look after it and it lasts.

    thanks again
    Michelle
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    Quote Originally Posted by YellowDog View Post
    Hey Michelle.

    You are a bit of a tease aren't you?

    We all love curves.

    So where's the photo?
    the photo depends on which curves we are talking about?????
    have curves...luv curves

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    Welcome to the site.

    Its like a family in here, a big dysfunctional family. That said there are heaps of good people on this list. And plenty of help and advice if you need it.

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    Welcome!

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    Welcome to KB

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    Quote Originally Posted by MIXONE View Post
    Being Ozzy and being welcome totally depends on the league test this Friday OK.I'll reserve my welcome until after that.
    I take it after our little win on friday nite you gonna hold onto that welcome...
    have curves...luv curves

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    Update on my unexpected nerves at riding

    Sometimes life gets in the road of what you really want to do. Thats what it has felt like during the week because of work and family comitments haven't had time to ride so I was up earlish on sat morning and went for a short blat, just locally around where I live - rode to work, rode to the gym etc just to get a feel for the bike. Did the same this morning and travelled further and actually went on main roads with other people on them, and found that I like it. I also realised as I was riding along some of the tips that have been passed on like, move within your lane and keep in the drivers view were playing in my head. Also the big one RELAX so am definitely feeling like i'm starting to own this riding thing. Will order my racks then I can use the bike for work when I don't have mummy duty (which is not that often but there is always the school holidays). I'm actually getting to the stage where I am looking forward to going on the bike. I tend to only go on the weekends at the moment but once I have the rack it will be ridden a lot more.

    thanks for listening
    MB
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    Quote Originally Posted by luvcurves View Post
    I take it after our little win on friday nite you gonna hold onto that welcome...
    No don't worry I'm a bigger man then that.Anyway if I got pissed off every time Oz beat us in some sport or other I'd spend my life as a bitter,twisted person.
    So welcome and the more time you spend on two wheels the more time you want to spend on two wheels.
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