One-on-one lessons that don't break the bank?

**special_K** · 26th November 2008, 13:15

Hiya all,

Just bought my first bike - Yamaha SX4 Scorpio 2008, got a great price as it was not from a dealer. Saved up hard to get a first bike and good safety gear. Problem is..I don't know how to ride it

Did my BSHT a year ago with a company I won't name here..basically didn't get out of first gear and stayed inside the whole time. Got the Learners, was told I'm a natural (yeah right) but had no idea how I did it.
So now I have my baby sitting waiting to be ridden..but lessons are through the roof these days - between $70-$100 p/h!! Borrowed some great books, read them back to back and get the idea in theory and having said that I have a much higher appreciation and respect of what it is to be a good rider -years of practice and skill development (love it!)
Thought I could start teaching myself - but my driveway is a steep hill with another hill at the end of it, so I figure if I try to even roll it down I may stack it straight into the neighbour's house, car or both.

Big Question - can anyone suggest someone who can do a couple one-on-one lessons on the Shore (on my bike) who doesn't charge through the roof??

Much appreciated guys and so STOKED to be here

**Qkchk:Me** · 26th November 2008, 13:24

Originally Posted by special_K

Hiya all,

Just bought my first bike - Yamaha SX4 Scorpio 2008, got a great price as it was not from a dealer. Saved up hard to get a first bike and good safety gear. Problem is..I don't know how to ride it

Did my BSHT a year ago with a company I won't name here..basically didn't get out of first gear and stayed inside the whole time. Got the Learners, was told I'm a natural (yeah right) but had no idea how I did it.
So now I have my baby sitting waiting to be ridden..but lessons are through the roof these days - between $70-$100 p/h!! Borrowed some great books, read them back to back and get the idea in theory and having said that I have a much higher appreciation and respect of what it is to be a good rider -years of practice and skill development (love it!)
Thought I could start teaching myself - but my driveway is a steep hill with another hill at the end of it, so I figure if I try to even roll it down I may stack it straight into the neighbour's house, car or both.

Big Question - can anyone suggest someone who can do a couple one-on-one lessons on the Shore (on my bike) who doesn't charge through the roof??

Much appreciated guys and so STOKED to be here

I specialise in one-on-one training. Have a look at www.ridertraining.co.nz

**ManDownUnder** · 26th November 2008, 13:29

Originally Posted by Qkchk

I specialise in one-on-one training. Have a look at www.ridertraining.co.nz

And I'll endorse her in a heatbeat.

Never done her training but if you need training from an experienced rider that has the quals, and is a good lady...

'nuff said.

**vifferman** · 26th November 2008, 13:51

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

And I'll endorse her in a heatbeat.

A "heatbeat"?

Sounds dodgy. You got the hots for her? Does Quick Kid know?

**Gremlin** · 26th November 2008, 16:38

A mates girlfriend used Qkchk, said she had an awesome time, enjoyed the learning, and hadn't ridden a bike before going.

**LilSel** · 26th November 2008, 16:46

A couple of my mates got their BHS with Qkchk, DEF check out the website

well worth it

**discotex** · 26th November 2008, 16:58

Originally Posted by Gremlin

A mates girlfriend used Qkchk, said she had an awesome time

I kissed a girl and I liked eeeeeit

**Gremlin** · 26th November 2008, 16:59

Originally Posted by discotex

I kissed a girl and I liked eeeeeit

The mate is also my boss... bit career limiting fancying his gf don't ya think?

**LilSel** · 26th November 2008, 17:02

Originally Posted by discotex

I kissed a girl and I liked eeeeeit

Me too

lol!

**discotex** · 26th November 2008, 19:35

Originally Posted by Gremlin

The mate is also my boss... bit career limiting fancying his gf don't ya think?

I meant it sounded like some hot girl on girl action went down

**discotex** · 26th November 2008, 19:38

Originally Posted by LilSel

Me too

lol!

Video or it didn't happen

Giggidy

**special_K** · 26th November 2008, 21:18

Awesome guys..thanks.

Had a lesson with Dawn today - she is definately great! Had a fantastic lesson and am already riding the small streets - I'll be recommending her to all the newbies I know