Peeved off

[Uncle B]

Good luck with the first lesson....you'll be fine.
Embrace the new world you are about to enter.

[Lissa]

Thanks guys... should change the thread title... not peeved off anymore Saturday morning isnt coming fast enough, blah should go to bed. If I dont post anything tomorrow I have crashed the instructors bike (prob doing a wheely).. they have insurance right?

Btw anyone want to buy a '38 Chev, so I can get my bike... let me know

[Uncle B]

Btw anyone want to buy a '38 Chev, so I can get my bike... let me know

Post a pic

[Lissa]

I was half joking, but what the hey, if it gets me a bike sooner :

[Maha]

It is a bit nerve racking, but beleive me, once you get into it (the lesson) you will think, what the hell was i worried about....
I got the bug while in Rarotonga 3 years ago, on a scooter, thought at the time, i want a bigger one of these, never riding a bike before, so when i got back to NZ i set about putting that right, bought a bike first, then BHS and i was away, im on my 3rd bike now, full license, riding 2up and loving it. Should have done this 20 years ago, is my only regret, but im happy with where im at now.........so go forth and conquer Lissa, you wont regret it.....

[Lissa]

Had my first lesson this morning. Ohh it was so much FUN!!!! I LOVED IT!

Just did gear changes, practicing braking and riding slow between some lines today.... but it was sooooooooo cool!!!!! I now need to get a bike, it was so much easier than I thought it would be!!

[Kendog]

That's awesome Lissa, well done (I can hear the bug nipping you from here!)
Mrs KD.

[Lissa]

That's awesome Lissa, well done (I can hear the bug nipping you from here!)
Mrs KD.

OMG... I got in the car after, had to remember how to drive the damn thing, still thinking about the motorbike.... Went on the four wheeler this afternoon practicing (pretended it had clutch). Grrr now I want a bike, been going on about it all day... (my daughter has as well... wants a mini bike) Have set a target of a bike by xmas (at the latest) if I don't I am just going to get more grumpy!!! Now I understand you guys a little bit more about your for bikes.

[heyjoe]

Well done!
Be carefull as you may become addicted. ha ha.
What does a new GN250 cost nowadays anyway?

[Lissa]

Well done!
Be carefull as you may become addicted. ha ha.
What does a new GN250 cost nowadays anyway?

Too late not to become addicted...

A new GN250 cost about $3200... they are going out of production as well I was told.

[Ixion]

New Yamaha Scorpio looks better, for a new bike. Only a few hundred dearer (about $3700) and a lot better spec.

[Lissa]

New Yamaha Scorpio looks better, for a new bike. Only a few hundred dearer (about $3700) and a lot better spec.

For my first I am looking at a second hand GN250 hopefully in the next couple of weeks (crosses fingers) for my first anyway. After that.. not sure I do like the hyosung's but I am sure I will be on asking advice when the time arises.

What I really want to know.. is what kind of helmet to get, been told a bright one.

[Kendog]

Black or dark colored ones can be hard to distinguish among traffic etc, next time you're out and about, check out biker's helmets and spot the colour that is easily distinguishable as a helmet as apposed to a piece of road or something. The idea is to be noticed, so cagers can see you, (as a lot claim they don't), but ideally try a selection on and pick the one that fits well (the people in the shop you go to will be able to show you what a good fitting helmet feels like, ie, you shouldn't be able to move it about on your head, won't pull up from the back and has no pressure points) and is comfortable. Often once you have picked a comfy helmet there is a selection of different colours and designs you can pick from, they may need to order it in for you. Don't ever buy a second-hand helmet!!
Well that's my advice, sure plenty of others will give you more/different advice. Happy helmet hunting!
Mrs KD.

[Ixion]

For my first I am looking at a second hand GN250 hopefully in the next couple of weeks (crosses fingers) for my first anyway. After that.. not sure I do like the hyosung's but I am sure I will be on asking advice when the time arises.

What I really want to know.. is what kind of helmet to get, been told a bright one.

You can't go wrong with a GN. Superb learners bike. There is some evidence that a white or yellow helmet makes you more visible to cages. Which may of course simply mean that they can target you quicker.

[Mr.Ed]

Wohoo!!!