My first road ride

**crashe** · 17th December 2006, 18:44

yep getting out on the bike can be great to clear the head and good for the soul.

Good on you for practising... well done....

**Blondini** · 17th December 2006, 19:10

Also it was good to see other bikes out and they all waved out to me and I must say that felt pretty damn good,I mean com on how many times do you drive down the road in your cage and everyone in a cage waves it would be a nightmare in rush hour

And did anyone else see the 6 police bikes all in a group quite a sight to see But I figure they are out patrolling for US.

**crashe** · 17th December 2006, 19:25

What time were you out riding?

I went up that way (Old North/Peak Rd etc) around 1.45pm after refuelling at westgate....

Twas fine all the way til I was almost at Whangarparoa and the heavens opened up big time.. (Pine valley Road) Torrenchal rain....

So I guess you may well have missed that patch of rain. Which is good that you did, as you would not have liked that....

BTW saw no coppers out there at all.

**Blondini** · 17th December 2006, 19:55

Originally Posted by crashe

What time were you out riding?

I went up that way (Old North/Peak Rd etc) around 1.45pm after refuelling at westgate....

Twas fine all the way til I was almost at Whangarparoa and the heavens opened up big time.. (Pine valley Road) Torrenchal rain....

So I guess you may well have missed that patch of rain. Which is good that you did, as you would not have liked that....

BTW saw no coppers out there at all.

I was out at around 3 was overcast and a little windt but it was my best ride so far and I powerered out of the corners like you have been teaching me I even kept a cage off my tail. Was trying to force his way past but i just opened the throttle and showed him

**crashe** · 17th December 2006, 20:02

When out on your own if you have trouble with a vehicle driver doing that...
Pull over and let the git pass.... not worth the hassle of them giving you a hard time. Especially as you are still learning.

Looks like the weather is gonna be shite for the next couple of days.... so it would be a good time to give your bike a wash and polish and lube the chain....
(I tend to warm the chain up first when I lube it. Once lubed leave bike to sit overnight)

All part of the maintainence that is required on a bike.

Also have you rung and got the owners manual for it from the previous owner.
And to do the other things on that list !!!!!!!

**Blondini** · 17th December 2006, 20:22

Originally Posted by crashe

When out on your own if you have trouble with a vehicle driver doing that...
Pull over and let the git pass.... not worth the hassle of them giving you a hard time. Especially as you are still learning.

Looks like the weather is gonna be shite for the next couple of days.... so it would be a good time to give your bike a wash and polish and lube the chain....
(I tend to warm the chain up first when I lube it. Once lubed leave bike to sit overnight)

All part of the maintainence that is required on a bike.

Also have you rung and got the owners manual for it from the previous owner.
And to do the other things on that list !!!!!!!

Yes he is going to find it for me he has only a photcopy version but still works for me and the car was trying to squeeze me off the end of the passlane and he had way run out of room and when i held my ground and throttled a little faster then he stayed right back after that,I knew I was doing the right thing for the moment I promise I did nothing stupid cant think of one good reason why I would

I hear what you are saying and I would have pulled over if I felt the need

And I am not SURE how to lube my chain

**crashe** · 17th December 2006, 20:30

Originally Posted by Blondini

And I am not SURE how to lube my chain

Have you brought some chain lube.......?

You know where to buy it from.... and you know to ask the previous owner whilst you are there what brand he was using as it dont seem to spray everywhere lol..... so go and get some......
Then I can pop around and show you what to do and then you can do it yourself....... Tis a 5 minute job....
In fact it will be easier when you get the bike stand from Frosty...
But it can be done with out it.

I will show you how and then you can also clean the chain down first before lubing it.

**Blondini** · 17th December 2006, 20:34

Originally Posted by crashe

Have you brought some chain lube.......?not yet may ride there in morning if it stays fine
..
In fact it will be easier when you get the bike stand from Frosty

AH yes I forgot to pick up my stand will have to go pick it up in the van

**heyjoe** · 30th December 2006, 00:34

Hi Blondini,
Have enjoyed reading your exploits in learning to ride. Thank you for an interesting read. We were all learners once. Just take your time and learn at your pace. You will grow from your comfort zone naturally. Every time you are out there you will learn more and more. There is plenty of help here as already seen and you have some willing kb people up your way to help with gaining new skills and knowledge. Good luck with your learning and ride safe.

**Blondini** · 30th December 2006, 17:41

thanks

I have had great support and encouragement from so many different people,it has been great and I so am enjoying learning and the wed mentoring has been great too.Still so much to learn but I so love it.

**crashe** · 30th December 2006, 18:46

Have you been out practising all the stuff ???????

Will catch up with you soon for another ride......

**Blondini** · 30th December 2006, 20:25

Have been in papamoa for a week could not quite sqeeze the bike next to the wheelchair

Just got back today but I have a wicked cold so have been doing lots of sneezing and have heard this does not go down too well while riding

But I did give my baby big cuddles when I got home

**Blondini** · 31st December 2006, 20:07

I took the bike out for a little ride tonight.I have not been out on it for a week,obviosly out of practice I kept changing gears with the revs oops bit tricky but not good

and almost target fixated gave me the hee bee geebies

Anyway I only rode up to have a lemonade

with a mate on red hills road.It was good to be back on the bike but sure need to keep the practicing up

**crashe** · 1st January 2007, 09:42

yep ya have to keep up the practising.............

**Blondini** · 2nd January 2007, 21:24

Hi ...got out for a little ride tonight ..just went and did the wed night road.It was nice to be out on my own,I practiced swerving and revving out of the corners BUT I really want to know how to fix my exhaust which is getting louder each time especially since it was pointed out to me... What is my best plan and then plan b ?Oh yeah...In case I have not said I wish I had done this so long ago I really am enjoying learning to become one with my bike

And got a text from my brother to say hey sis did 300ks today.....Nice mate I did 30

Maybe 40