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Awright all !

Well, Being the newbie I am, I am chuffed with myself for passing the Learners Practical last weekend (Yay!)

Just got my theory test next week, then I'm ready for a life of freedom!

(Well, a life at officialy 80Kmh max anyway , how many of you stuck to that ?? Like, do the cops worry if they see you at 110Kmh on the Highway ??)

I'll be ready to roll in the next couple of weeks, and was wondering if anyone went out as a newbie group, to get some experience together ??

Don't want to hold up the experienced groups, and don't want to feel pressure to ride above my limits

Cheers.

Kwakka

Well done mate...

The Old Pacific Hwy has the max speed limit of 80kmh anyway...

Check it out.

Congrats mate. Good to see you have a sensible head on your shoulders, riding within your limits is the key to safe riding.

Great news... one step at a time & you will get there, you dont want to get booked at this early stage good luck with the rest of the testing

Good work Jock, thats the way mate. If the coppers see you riding at 110 with a big 'L' on the back of your bike, you might be in a spot of bother......

Heh did you know that on the Scottish penny, the "Brittania" on the reverse side is wearing sunglasses ? Yes, its in the unlikely event that the penny was taken from the Scot's pocket in daylight......

Kwakka Kilt wrote:I'll be ready to roll in the next couple of weeks, and was wondering if anyone went out as a newbie group, to get some experience together ??

Don't want to hold up the experienced groups, and don't want to feel pressure to ride above my limits

Don't worry mate, the first weekend I had my L's I went out on the Old Road with this lot. They're a great bunch and will look after you. Even tho I was riding way back at my limits, some of these guys took turns hanging back with me so I wasn't on my own, keeping an eye on me. Def a good group of peeps to ride with... They even had a few 'hot tips' on improving riding skills.

Gonzo wrote:

Kwakka Kilt wrote:I'll be ready to roll in the next couple of weeks, and was wondering if anyone went out as a newbie group, to get some experience together ??

Don't want to hold up the experienced groups, and don't want to feel pressure to ride above my limits

Don't worry mate, the first weekend I had my L's I went out on the Old Road with this lot. They're a great bunch and will look after you. Even tho I was riding way back at my limits, some of these guys took turns hanging back with me so I wasn't on my own, keeping an eye on me. Def a good group of peeps to ride with... They even had a few 'hot tips' on improving riding skills.

Gonzo and words of wisdom
Seriously tho the guys will take care of you up there, hey we all started somewhere and the advise you get off other riders the better you are. Sounds like you head is kinda screwed on the right way, having said that why are you here

agreed, take it easy, dont feel compelled to take anyone on or play catchup. worst case scenario they'll regroup, go "wtf happened to x-y-z?" and one will turn back and you'll see them coming the other way .

Burky wrote:

Gonzo wrote:

Kwakka Kilt wrote:I'll be ready to roll in the next couple of weeks, and was wondering if anyone went out as a newbie group, to get some experience together ??

Don't want to hold up the experienced groups, and don't want to feel pressure to ride above my limits

Don't worry mate, the first weekend I had my L's I went out on the Old Road with this lot. They're a great bunch and will look after you. Even tho I was riding way back at my limits, some of these guys took turns hanging back with me so I wasn't on my own, keeping an eye on me. Def a good group of peeps to ride with... They even had a few 'hot tips' on improving riding skills.

Gonzo and words of wisdom
Seriously tho the guys will take care of you up there, hey we all started somewhere and the advise you get off other riders the better you are. Sounds like you head is kinda screwed on the right way, having said that why are you here

so u werent listening to the tips hey Burky?? lol...

itll be fine mate, just be positive!!

Neka the biatch wrote:so u werent listening to the tips hey Burky?? lol...

Nobody mentioned lubed bitumin

Burky wrote:

Neka the biatch wrote:so u werent listening to the tips hey Burky?? lol...

Nobody mentioned lubed bitumin

mate thats rule 4 i think...

watch out for debri/shit/slippery/manhole covers etc..especially when turning..

Cheerz Guyzzz,

Gos mate, Last time I opened my wallet was to see if Queen Victoria was still on the coins, cos everyone else had some Queen or sumat like that ....

Yeah Neka, I am very paranoid about wet metal, painted lines etc ... Reckon the CBD commute will sharpen my skills quick smart !!

I feel better about going for a group run now boys, thanks and can't wait

Kwakka Kilt wrote:Cheerz Guyzzz,

Gos mate, Last time I opened my wallet was to see if Queen Victoria was still on the coins, cos everyone else had some Queen or sumat like that ....

Yeah Neka, I am very paranoid about wet metal, painted lines etc ... Reckon the CBD commute will sharpen my skills quick smart !!

I feel better about going for a group run now boys, thanks and can't wait

just remember, u dont have the protection of a cage around u if u fuck up (or sum1 else does)..it does indeed cause u to sharpen ur skills...VERY QUICKLY

Mate, Its a long process, learning to ride well. Take your time, enjoy and dont rush into anything ! especially guard rails ! (trust me I know)

Depending on where you is at, the Gang of Four like to take a run out to Narellan via Silverdale most sundays. (great Eggs Benedict!)

Trust me, I am the biggest safety nana and am not a particularly fast rider (as the Friday night crew know), so I'm happy to keep with you. PM me if you want the details (that goes for anyone)