Newbie wants to get into biking! (macbot)

[gumboots4eva]

I have a Scorpio. It is easy to ride and really economical - great starter bike. I bought it 2 years ago when I started riding after being off a bike for 20 years (when I had another small bike). Am quite keen to upgrade to a larger bike now.

[kevfromcoro]

Learn on a dirt bike first if possible

Welcome to the site

good advice.
cows.. sheep and bushes are lot beter to hit than buses trucks and big road objects..
also the ground is a lot beter to land on when you arse off...
take it easy on the road.....
riding is 99% safety.
welcome..........................

[6ft5]

hi guys im kinda new at this but il giv it a go!

im new to bikes ive done a litle bit of reading but dont know too much,
i want to buy a bike but dont have my licence yet,
how much preperation do you need or recomend before you take the handling test? ive never ridden a bike before and i was planning on buying one and mucking around and geting used to it first?
ive had a car and it cost me too much coz it was cheep.
is around 2500 a good price to spend on a bike?
2 stroke or 4stroke for a 250cc?

Hey there Macbot.

Welcome onboard.

A few years ago I got back biking and felt the same as you. "What do I do know type stuff" Well I sat my theory, signed up for a riders course in South Auckland and went out to look for a bike. I am a tall man (6ft5) and weigh some 100kg. So bought a bike to suit, a Honda Magna 250cc. Really enjoyed the time I had on it. Unfortunately I had to move to Wellington and couldn't take the bike, so it was sold. A few months on while still on a learners, I bought a Honda VT750. Also found a new instructor in Wellywood and he helped me get a Restricted, wasn't that hard. Kept riding my VT750 while on a restricted and didn't get stopped. One of the key things though is to ride a lot and learn from those that know what they are doing. So find some friends and get them to show you the tricks and tips to and no to do. There are plenty of clubs that you can join where they will be too eager to show a newby. If you are over 40, the Ulysses Club is a good way. KB is also really good, obviously.

In any case when you ride, ride safe !!! Enjoy.