Hey there (Lissa)

**SARGE** · 18th September 2006, 11:49

Originally Posted by Finn

You'll be perfectly safe with him cause he's gay although he rides like a hetrosexual so you'll learn a bit.

see i thought it was the other way around ....

**Lissa** · 18th September 2006, 12:12

Originally Posted by Finn

Lissa, as soon as you get a bike you need to hook up with Cowpoos. He's in your area. You'll be perfectly safe with him cause he's gay although he rides like a hetrosexual so you'll learn a bit.

Yea but how safe is he with me, mom of three and with desperate housewife frustrations...

weeeeeeee

**Zed** · 18th September 2006, 12:45

Originally Posted by Lissa

Hi guys/gals, wasnt sure if I should introduce myself as of yet, as I don't actually own any bikes (except a four wheeler - woot)

. I would love to own my own road bike, something I have thought about for years, but only now just getting around to doing. I used to go riding (on the back) with friends, but now I am going to have to get one for myself. I

bikes what more can I say.

Sounds like you've got a severe case of the 'bike bug' Lissa! Well this is the place to be if you want help getting started, plenty of motorcycle-sick sufferers in here to give you advice. Enjoy!

**Karma** · 18th September 2006, 12:49

Originally Posted by Lissa

Yea but how safe is he with me, mom of three and with desperate housewife frustrations...

weeeeeeee

Desperate housewife?

**skelstar** · 18th September 2006, 12:51

Welcome to the site Lissa. Hope we see you on a bike out in the 'rapa soon.

I should mention that there is a big meeting/ride at MartinBorough on the 1st of Oct (see link for it in my signature). If you want to meet some local riders then this would be a good opportunity. Bike not necessary (sp?).

**Lissa** · 18th September 2006, 13:55

Desperate housewife?

hmmm Not sure I'm that desperate babe, how are you with the hedge clippers?

I should mention that there is a big meeting/ride at MartinBorough on the 1st of Oct (see link for it in my signature). If you want to meet some local riders then this would be a good opportunity. Bike not necessary (sp?).

I'm going to be in Greytown that day, so I might wander down there and have a looky... thanks.

**SARGE** · 18th September 2006, 14:40

Originally Posted by Lissa

hmmm Not sure I'm that desperate babe, how are you with the hedge clippers?

lets just get you some Bling shall we???

**Lissa** · 18th September 2006, 15:32

Originally Posted by SARGE

lets just get you some Bling shall we???

Absolutely, like I said not THAT desperate. .... I just need my hedged clipped thats all.

**kickingzebra** · 18th September 2006, 15:55

If this is a metaphorical hedge, you an Poos will get along just fine! LOL
Welcome!

**Lissa** · 18th September 2006, 16:17

Hmmm I guess I better

before I get myself into trouble. Anyway a question to anyone... should I buy some gear now or later?

**crashe** · 18th September 2006, 16:23

How long do you reckon it would be, before you will buy the bike??????
Now that is the question...!

Do you also have your Learners license yet?

You could start getting some gear now...
I would say leave the helmet to nearer the time, as they do have a use by date....

Buy gloves and boots now... to get them all worn in.
Gloves: summer and winter ones.
Do you feel you may loose or put on weight before you buy the bike?
Cos that can make a difference about buying the right sized bike jacket and bike pants.

**kickingzebra** · 18th September 2006, 16:37

My 2c, if you own 2 wheelers, (farm bikes?) then you probably know how to ride, and though the road is different to offroad, the skills do cross over easily.
Get the license (sooner is better, even if you aren't going to get a bike for a while, cuts down the time between upgrade steps) Buy the gear, this will motivate you to get the bike, which will motivate you to ride!! Which is good!!

**Swoop** · 18th September 2006, 22:10

Originally Posted by Lissa

Hmmm I guess I better

before I get myself into trouble. Anyway a question to anyone... should I buy some gear now or later?

Buy some gloves now, and Cowpoos can wear them in, while he cuts your hedge...

Welcome to the madhouse. Glad you have already met most of the inmates...

**Lissa** · 20th September 2006, 10:05

I am in the process of looking for a 250 at the moment, and have started reading the roadcode

. I had no idea the process for getting your full license was so long and involving (although being over 25 has its benefits there). I will most defiantly get the gear soon... well the gloves, boots and prob a helmet to start with. Can't wait to learn!!