Becoming a new rider...

[CookMySock]

Ignore the knockers, and go buy a modern learner bike, bro. Get a learner license. Put an L plate on it and take it off again after a month.

Go see RM and get him to show you how to operate the controls, and do some carkpark work on it for a few hours. For gods sake dont hit anything.

Stay off the motorways for at least a month, after that you will be fine.


Steve

[Edbear]

Ignore the knockers, and go buy a modern learner bike, bro. Get a learner license. Put an L plate on it and take it off again after a month.

Go see RM and get him to show you how to operate the controls, and do some carkpark work on it for a few hours. For gods sake dont hit anything.

Stay off the motorways for at least a month, after that you will be fine.


Steve

Pretty much wot 'e sed, really. Welcome to KB's trial by fire - you have been exposed to all the different types in one thread, well done!

By now you should have sifted through and taken note of those whom you appreciate the advice from. Don't be put off posting by the negatives, there are plenty of people here who can offer good advice.

I think Qkchk is a riding instructor as well, so do get some instruction, it will save your skin.

[Headbanger]

Ignore the knockers, and go buy a modern learner bike, bro. Get a learner license. Put an L plate on it and take it off again after a month.

Go see RM and get him to show you how to operate the controls, and do some carkpark work on it for a few hours. For gods sake dont hit anything.

Stay off the motorways for at least a month, after that you will be fine.


Steve

Yeah, what he said indeed, Though it kills me somewhere deep inside to say so.

It doesn't matter what reasoning introduces you to bikes, or your depth of enjoyment/reason for riding. Do what works for you and fuck everybody else.

Great user name btw.

[Mikkel]

Troll.....

[Insanity_rules]

Welcome to the looney bin! Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one and some of them stink! That said here's mine............Get someone to take you to a nice empty carpark with an old beater bike and have a go to see if you like it first. If you do then get someone to teach you. Stating the obvious motorcycles are dangerous but then again so are cocker spaniels, as long as you know what your geting into and educate yourself then it lowers the risk.

Oh and before you buy your next sweater ask yourself "Do I own enough leather?"

[I_Love_My_Wife]

Thank you very much for your help~!

[marty]

here's a good one:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=105792

[koba]

Any attitude that a Nissan Skyline instilled in you - you're gonna have to lose very fast. Otherwise your wife and family will be crying over your coffin, pretty soon.

You must be in a gang with a triumph then...

[sinned]

I won't be able to drive to uni with 50cc moped since i have to pass the motorway. Hmm..

"- drive" to Uni? wrong wrong wrong. Never ridden a bike - you have missed out on a great experience but it may not be for you.

yeah Ixion is scarying me

I hope so - he has good reason.

Firstly, getting a bike is a fine idea. Second, should you choose to maintain contact on this site you will find a range of commentators; some of whom are both sane and hold reasonable views...Ixion is NOT one of those.

Lastly. Get a bike, buddy. Bikes rock, and riding one is nowhere near as dangerous as the ignorant would wish to have you believe.

Who are the ignorant? the stats are very clear - motorcycle riding is dangerous and I_Love_My_Wife is in the demographic most at risk.

Ixion's view seems sane and very reasonable. Also a very good post

Thank you very much for your help~!

WTF

Why not ask if a KBr in your area can take you for a ride - then at least you will know if a motorcycle is for you.

[chef]

I agree 200% with Pedro, trail bike, around 125cc - ride it for a year. Fall off it, bash it up, hurt yourself (but live) and learn how to survive on a bike. If that's not possible - first take out a good insurance policy and then...

Get a scooter... One that does 100k with the wind behind you, absolute max. Ride it on the road for 2 years minimum.

Get some decent protective gear so that when you fall off it you won't have to have your legs amputated.

Spend more money on your helmet than your scooter (but only if you consider your brain more important than your bike)

Come to a (very fast) realisation that you cannot behave on the road on a bike, like you can in your boy racer cage.

Any attitude that a Nissan Skyline instilled in you - you're gonna have to lose very fast. Otherwise your wife and family will be crying over your coffin, pretty soon.

Finally - believe what everyone here is saying to you.

Having said all that - if you are careful and do what everyone recommends, your life will change and you'll love that change.

Be careful bro.

i dono... its not like its brain surgery to ride a bike i went from 0 experience to riding my hyofighter like ive got years of it. could be natural for some..allthough i did ride a 4 wheeler on the beach when i was younger...

[chef]

also do you really have a wife at 18?...and actually love her? didnt know love was possible at 18 lol only ..lust

[Whynot]

i dono... its not like its brain surgery to ride a bike i went from 0 experience to riding my hyofighter like ive got years of it.

shit man, you must be awesome ... can you teach me sometime ??

[chef]

sure...but only if you suck my penis first

[YellowDog]

also do you really have a wife at 18?...and actually love her? didnt know love was possible at 18 lol only ..lust

Nice name 'I Love my Wife'.

We'd all like to love your wife

[madbikeboy]

Yeah, what he said indeed, Though it kills me somewhere deep inside to say so.

It doesn't matter what reasoning introduces you to bikes, or your depth of enjoyment/reason for riding. Do what works for you and fuck everybody else.

Great user name btw.

I'm flat out fucking astounded that someone agreed with DB?!?


I'd rather cut off my balls than not ride something. Get the bike, if you end up as road kill, mentally picture the succession of guys who will get to love your wife