I've got that Biker Grin

**klingon** · 13th December 2006, 15:56

I've just been out on my... ummm... must be my fourth ever ride on the road. This one was different because today I got the Biker Grin... it still hasn't left my face.

I think I really relaxed for the first time, and it's amazing what a difference it makes. I hadn't really realised how tense I was before, but being relaxed just makes everything so much easier.

Because I was so relaxed, I accidentally stayed out too long and it was rush hour when I was coming home. So I used those things called "bus lanes" along Great North Road, and just kept on going when all the cars were jammed up! Then at the lights I just casually meandered to the front of the line!

At some point I realised that I was actually grinning inside my helmet. Thank goodness for tinted visors lol

Anyway I just got home, and thought I'd share my grin, even though I really want to still be out there. Never thought I'd hear myself say I WANT to be out in rush hour traffic.

Yay for Bikes !

**LilSel** · 13th December 2006, 15:59

LOL... good on ya!!!

**Switch** · 13th December 2006, 16:00

I Feel the exact same way

The first day i got my bike, i had the biggest smile on my face (after i learnt to use the clutch). When i got home, i parked up, took off all my gear, looked at the bike, then put my gear back on and went for another ride

Its awesome fun, im glad your enjoying your bike, and i hope to see you out on the road

**McJim** · 13th December 2006, 16:01

Excellent news - building up the confidence feels great doesn't it?

I can't remember if I've mentioned RRRS to you - I did it - totally changed (improved) my riding. I bought my wife a bike and nagged her until she went on it too and she hasn't stopped thanking me.

Explains a lot about what makes your bike do what you want it to.

A real confidence builder.

Al · 13th December 2006, 16:06

Goodonya!

Today is the start of my sulking, it is pi**ing down with rain and likely to so for quite a while!

Have fun

Al

**Macktheknife** · 13th December 2006, 16:07

Good for you Klingon, sounds like you are making great progress. Congratulations.

**bistard** · 13th December 2006, 16:07

Hey well done you guys,it was 28 years ago when I my licence,but I get a real kick out of how you guys feel after getting your licence,or first ride,or when everything clicks & the confidence kicks in
Keep it up & pass the word,its great fun & makes you a damn sight better car driver

**Switch** · 13th December 2006, 16:26

Originally Posted by bistard

makes you a damn sight better car driver

I agree with you on that one, i took my partners car for a spin today, and i felt a whole lot more cautious than usuall, guess its the thought that when your on a bike everyone is out to get you.

**beyond** · 13th December 2006, 16:29

Well, you're hooked mate. Kiss goodbye to your spare time, your weekends, your wife, the dog.....

Great fun isn't it.

**Swoop** · 13th December 2006, 16:33

Learning to relax. THAT is the secret in anything you do! Good on ya!

**kiwifruit** · 13th December 2006, 16:35

you and me both mate

**skelstar** · 13th December 2006, 16:58

We love the perma-grin. Just wait, you'll get all evangelical about bikes to anyone who'll listen in no time.

**notme** · 13th December 2006, 17:06

Just wait till the first time you see a biker on the side of the road and pull over just to see if they are OK, and help out if they need it, or if they ARE ok you just shoot the shit about bikes and whatever, then you both go on your merry ways.......

Point is, how many cagers do that?

Enjoy biking, stay safe mate.

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 13th December 2006, 17:32

Originally Posted by klingon

At some point I realised that I was actually grinning inside my helmet. Thank goodness for tinted visors lol

Yay for Bikes !

Congrates.... good on yay...

its ain't it

and it gets better...

**Hellraiser** · 13th December 2006, 18:01

Originally Posted by McJim

I can't remember if I've mentioned RRRS to you - I did it - totally changed (improved) my riding. I bought my wife a bike and nagged her until she went on it too and she hasn't stopped thanking me.

And now she can out ride you .........