Newbie rider introduction & tales

**bezajel** · 17th August 2008, 18:14

Hi!

I'm new to riding, and the forum... Got my license last week and my 'bike arrived Friday evening... I've got two days' practice under my belt... I think I'm about done with carparks, that got boring fast, but I'm still terrified of traffic! (I don't have any car experience to boost my confidence).

Anyway, pleased to meet you, look forward to posting other embarrassing adventures at some stage!

Here's my notes from my first two days riding:

Saturday:

Well, I tried to around near the house, and kept stalling in the street so got annoyed. But then I made Neil ride us to a big carpark where I went round in circles and less regular shapes, got to know the clutch of my 'bike a bit better, tried to imagine cars and other obstacles in the empty carpark, and tried to get used to the idea of changing down gears rather than stopping in third.

Today:

I had another ride around in the carpark, and did a couple of practice hill starts. Then went for a little ride up the road. (First time on the road, squee!). I went to the end of the street that is a dead end, was doing a U-turn to get out and didn't quite fit in one turn, stopped the bike but then realised I was stuck right on the edge of the road where it sloped down into someone's garage, and I wasn't going to be able to wheel myself out. Doh! So I made use of my newly acquired hill start skills and slowly (inch by inch between stalls) got myself out of the hole. Then coming back I stalled in the middle of the road after trying to go real slow to let a car past - then stalled a few more times as I tried to start in 2nd by mistake. When I got back, Neil was about to ride out to rescue me 'cause I had taken too long!

I'm a noob - but it was fun though! So glad I got myself out of the hole

**imw-hornet** · 17th August 2008, 18:33

Welcome to KB

Have fun and dont run before you can walk

Many happy hours riding your new bike

Cheers

**WasPhantom** · 17th August 2008, 18:34

Yay! Welcome to the forum! Glad you didn't get stuck

**Griffin** · 17th August 2008, 18:36

Hi and welcome to KB and the wonderful world of biking... once you get the bug you will never go back. Keep up the practice... we were all there once upon a time

**bezajel** · 17th August 2008, 18:43

Originally Posted by imw-hornet

Have fun and dont run before you can walk

Thanks for the welcomes!

I plan to take it slow... must resist temptation to rush out there!

**Slyer** · 17th August 2008, 18:54

Hey hey! Good luck with the praccy.
Was the bike that you did the basic handling skills test on much easier?

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 17th August 2008, 19:08

Good on ya for joining the two wheel faternity. All will fall into place in good time. Enjoy!! you have the summer to look forward too and then there will be no stopping ya

**fatzx10r** · 17th August 2008, 19:10

hey welcome to kb. have fun with the new wheel's

**blacksheep** · 17th August 2008, 19:14

welcome,before you know it things will all just click into place and you will be away

p.s go the yamahas

**NZsarge** · 17th August 2008, 19:24

Welcome to KB, good choice of first bike, it will serve it's purpose well. Good luck and enjoy.

**Wingnut** · 17th August 2008, 19:28

Hey there, Welcome.

Take your time with the learning thing. You will get there - each time you get out on the road is one more days experience. All the best