GingerMidget's new bike!

[FJRider]

I don't want or need a top box.

If it won't fit in my small back pack ....

Your back doesn't look that small ...

[GingerMidget]

Your back doesn't look that small ...

Context...

Ah wait. This is KB

[mossy1200]

The guys at your work are into bikes.They should adjust clutch for you.Do they like the bike?

[Madness]

The guys at your work are into bikes.They should adjust clutch for you.Do they like the bike?

See that really long button on your keyboard, the one closest to you? It's called a space bar. You should try it some time

You're welcome.

[GingerMidget]

Gerry thinks its cool. Karl rides an R1.
The other bike guy hasn't been at work in ages so hasn't seen it. I might see if one of them wants to have a look at Zach and see if we can get this done easily.

[FJRider]

The guys at your work are into bikes.They should adjust clutch for you.Do they like the bike?

Thats what workmates are for. How could they not like it ???

[blackdog]

You will need to start putting together a toolbox of your own now too. The lads might have an old box and some ringspanners to get ya started.

[Oakie]

I just need to work on one thing at a time, and stop over complicating things. Its a hill start, not the beginnings of some big race.

Wow. This thread so reminds me of my first few weeks / months riding waaaaay back in 1978. Happy happy days on the Kawasaki G5 riding the 7 or 8 km from Oamaru to Kakanui and then back again each afternoon after work. Enjoy this time GM and yeah, don't overcomplicate things. Just ride ... even if it's just a whole bunch of easy rides. Keep safe huh and then one day you can get to be a 51 year old biker like me reminiscing over 'the good old days'.

[mossy1200]

See that really long button on your keyboard, the one closest to you? It's called a space bar. You should try it some time

You're welcome.

Just spelling shitz proper is a acheivement for me.

[Old Steve]

Nice looking bike Gingermidget. And a very appropriate colour for a boy bike too. Have fun and ride as much as possible. I love seeing the smile of bike ownership on your face. That'll grow as you get more confident and the miles pass under your wheels.

When you get someone to adjust your levers watch closely so you can fine tune them yourself. Don't be afraid to ask them what they're doing and why, or even to do it again. I made a toolkit wrap out of a thick material on my sewing machine with a pocket for every tool, it wraps up into a nice bundle which goes in my saddlebag. By making it yourself you have every tool you need.

[GingerMidget]

If i'd known this before i had the bike delivered, i would have got it all done. Oh well, learning curve or summat. Zach is my learning bike, so I may as well learn all the silly, small and awesome stuff on him! I'm gonna leave trying to wheelie, until after i hit the top speed. Which at this rate, won't be for quite some time. Though when I ducked down and nailed it to get to the speed limit up the gorge i saw the guys in the car beside me pissing themselves laughing.

[rustic101]

I still have to learn how to deal with wind, so I'll leave adding more stuff to help me get blown over til I'm a bit more confident.

GM riding in the wind is about relaxing. Loosen the grip on the handlebars, sit upright and if it gets too bad put your knee out to the prevailing wind or gust. it acts like a sea anchor and keeps you upright. The most important thing is relax, relax relax.

Not sure why people panic about riding in heavy or gusty conditions.

With respect to the top box its one less thing to distract you etc.

[rustic101]

The two worst places here are Aotea flyover and Ngauranga interchange which have the gusts. If you feel unsafe use the Old Hutt Road.

[GingerMidget]

I've been using the old hutt road a lot lately. Hahaha i discovered rev limit on my way home giving it a bit too much leaving the lights heading back to town. Sure, it won't gain speed stupidly fast, but its still enough to get me past a people mover happily enough.

[nathanwhite]

GM riding in the wind is about relaxing. Loosen the grip on the handlebars, sit upright and if it gets too bad put your knee out to the prevailing wind or gust. it acts like a sea anchor and keeps you upright. The most important thing is relax, relax relax.

Not sure why people panic about riding in heavy or gusty conditions.

I've found on these small naked's if the wind is really gusty and blowing a different way every second it helps to get down as close to the tank as possible which reduces its effects somewhat.

If there is a prevailing side wind blowing you over, then yes sticking a leg out into it does bring you back upright. Quite funny actually sticking your leg out, then in, then out.....