Learning to ride (Zippo)

[Zippo]

Today is a happy day because I checked two things off my list this morning :-)

• Riding on wet road
• Riding over the harbour bridge

Off to cook some bacon now

[bosslady]

well done!

[Zippo]

well done!

I'm so friggin ecstatic I can't sit still now. Got my clear visor yesterday, so as long as there aren't severe storm warnings I'll be able to practice at night :-)

[Blackbird]

So, I've been looking at different courses and it's more a matter of saving up to get some one on one tutoring.

With you living out west, look at Riderskills NZ: http://www.riderskills.co.nz/. Riderskills is based at Westgate in Massey and offers both group and 1:1 tuition. I have no vested interest in Riderskills other than I know Philip McDaid, the business principal through his voluntary role as Chief Examiner (motorcycles) of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). A natural mentor with a great personality. There are other great tutors in the Auckland area too but simply mention Riderskills as it's in your area. Plenty other Kiwi Biker members have attended his courses.

[Zippo]

With you living out west, look at Riderskills NZ: http://www.riderskills.co.nz/. Riderskills is based at Westgate in Massey and offers both group and 1:1 tuition. I have no vested interest in Riderskills other than I know Philip McDaid, the business principal through his voluntary role as Chief Examiner (motorcycles) of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). A natural mentor with a great personality. There are other great tutors in the Auckland area too but simply mention Riderskills as it's in your area. Plenty other Kiwi Biker members have attended his courses.

I did my BHS with Phillip and he was fantastic. I had to get 2 lessons before I passed my test, but I got there in the end. I spoke with Phillip earlier this week to find out what course he would recommend I do and he told me I should try the confident rider course. Ive just recently bought my first home so spare funds are minimal at the moment. Will need a few weeks to save up the funds.

On a side note, my parents just showed up and dad gave me a hard time because he saw my bike. I had it uncovered because I took it out this morning and well, I wasn't expecting visitors. He freaked out about it and Mum just whispers to me,"I thought you said you were getting a small bike". I laughed a little because dad then turned to my partner and goes "you trust her to ride your bike?!" Had to break it to him that it was mine.

I'm hoping he will have calmed down by the time we see them for dinner tonight

[Blackbird]

Great that you know Philip already

Hahaha - parents eh? When our eldest son wanted to learn to ride a bike, my wife wasn't too happy at the prospect. Fortunately, we lived in the central north island at the time with access to forest fire breaks so bought a small trail bike for him to learn some handling skills first and bounce on soft stuff. Best wishes with your future training!

[bosslady]

Yea don't think my Dad was terribly impressed, hasn't said anything to me about it. My mum she lives in Australia and didn't appear to give a shit. Clearly no one cares if I hurt and/or kill myself, lol.

[bluninja]

Yea don't think my Dad was terribly impressed, hasn't said anything to me about it. My mum she lives in Australia and didn't appear to give a shit. Clearly no one cares if I hurt and/or kill myself, lol.

I bet your ex neighbours cat would care

To the OP, some experienced riders that don't practice enough (cough cough) sometimes have challenges and confidence issues with very low speed stuff.
Good look with your practice and getting some good training.

[Juniper]

Yea don't think my Dad was terribly impressed, hasn't said anything to me about it. My mum she lives in Australia and didn't appear to give a shit. Clearly no one cares if I hurt and/or kill myself, lol.

Yea my mum thinks I'm on a sucide mission!

I'm so friggin ecstatic I can't sit still now. Got my clear visor yesterday, so as long as there aren't severe storm warnings I'll be able to practice at night :-)

So wet and night ride.......

Thunderstorm ride next?


You rides better than me. Kick Ass asian chick. Now just need purple hair and a Ducati!!!!!