Re: Good learner bike (Teelas Suprise) The OzSTOC Team Effort!

[Couch]

Fantastic Teela, we all learn by experience, hey!  This brings to mind something I learned many years ago......

Experience is a fine teacher, it's true, but here's what makes me burn,
Experience is always teaching me things I'd rather not learn! 

[Pocket STocker]

Well Done  and just loving the Bikie Chic shirt   


Pockey 

[Shiney]

It sounds like everything is coming along nicely (even got the first drop out of the way) keep it up and enjoy

[StinkyPete]

It sounds like everything is coming along nicely (even got the first drop out of the way) keep it up and enjoy

Don't feel too bad Teela.   I dropped my ST on the first day that I had it, and therefore have a little battle scar on the right side muffler & tip-over cover.

[Couch]

I also have a slight battle scar on my right side tip over cover! I dropped it somewhat gently in very loose gravel while stationary, I leaned the bike to the right to put it in to first gear and just as I started to let the clutch out the rear wheel spun on the gravel and down she went. The only other time was in first gear (again) at idle speed, I rode over a very small patch of grass that appeared to be solid, but unbeknown to me there was about six inches of soft mud under the surface.............bugger, down on the right side again! Up until that point I was known on the OzSToc site as Tazzie Baz, however Diesel thought a more appropriate name might be "COUCH"...........bugger!!

This all happened ages ago, but I've recently ordered a new tip over cover from the States and it's on the way!

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Don't feel too bad Teela.   I dropped my ST on the first day that I had it, and therefore have a little battle scar on the right side muffler & tip-over cover.
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[gaz]

It sounds like everything is coming along nicely (even got the first drop out of the way) keep it up and enjoy

Don't feel too bad Teela.   I dropped my ST on the first day that I had it, and therefore have a little battle scar on the right side muffler & tip-over cover.

Well Done    and just loving the Bikie Chic shirt   

[Biggles]

Great progress.  There's a lot to think about when you're in traffic until the bike coordinating part becomes automatic.  We've all been there, and believe me, it will eventually feel natural.

[Streak]

Well we took another small run of 30km today out to Highfields and back to Toowoomba this morning, continuing Teelas training.

Today was her first taste of highway and open road (in a small dose) she was very comfortable and confident today, although her U-turns need some work, she tends to ride around in a half moon rather than turn the half circle, but that is practice practice practice....

We found the Campfire Cafe (Google http://goo.gl/maps/5JGp0) today which does supurb Coffee and bacon and eggs, and with it being family owned made for an excellent experience to go with Teela's beaming smile that she is in control!

[Teela]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the comments, Graham keeps me well informed with what you are all up to and your very kind words and encouragement.

Its great to be out on the bike on my own again. Now just to get my opens so Graham can lead as i hate it when he picks places and i have no idea on direction.

The drop didnt faze me, it was bound to happen and i knew it would. But he was right i just jumped straight back on the horses back. I like making mistakes as I'm able to pick what I'm doing wrong and I can only improve. I made the fatal mistake of grabbing the front brake coming to a T intersection, My instructor is going to laugh at me and say seeeeeee what have i been telling you. 

Luckily they are awesome guys down at the wreckers. Hes pushed me out of my comfort zone but not out of my capabilities. Really great guy.

The biker chik shirt is getting its use and fitting better and better with every week 

Well look forward to riding with you all sooner or later. Take care 

[Marcus]

Awesome. Once you drop it the first time, you know what to expect and it isn't as scary, it's now out of the way and you can enjoy the bike/ride

[Pocket STocker]

Keep up the good work hun, as you can see we are all here following you and your experience   



Pockey 

[Streak]

Well we have added the first "Farkle" to Teela's bike, i said you should post up about it! she looked at me with that wife look of "Why" so i am doing it for her lol

From Johnny Appleseed we bought a 1" ball that bolt to the clutch plate, added a short arm and an X-Grip and Ta Da! we have a phone mount, as she like myself uses it as a GPS, Music Player and the like.







This Weekend after the Toowoomba RTE we are embarking on her first 100km trip, so that is very exciting!

Google Map: http://goo.gl/maps/hSqOl

[Wild Rose]

 
Nice ride around there100km one Dar FarRiide the next 

[Couch]

That should be a great ride, I love it up around Crows Nest!

[Skip]

I grew up in Goombungee Streak. Nice little town although it is a lot bigger now than when I was there. Used to be about 400 people when I was growing up. Must get back out there some time. Won't have time tomorrow unfortunately.

[Streak]

Well Teela had a great day today, completed her first 100km trip...

Teela is very chuffed when we where having a break in Kingsthorpe



She needs to do more technical work on turning corners at intersections and the like, she keeps looking where she does not want to go, instead of riding through the turn so to speak.

She was  little hoppy on gears, but i discovered i had adjusted the clutch when i had taken it off and put it back on  but i am sure it wasn't me

Here is a short video of her riding today, sorry it is a little shaky, i was taken with my iPhone mounted behind my screen.

http://youtu.be/Kzz_dQTKK-8

[Couch]

Good on ya Teela!!  

[Sicman]

 

[Pocket STocker]

Well done Teela.  your a lot braver than me sweety. 


Pockey

[Streak]

Latest update, Teela was so rough on her bike over the weekend, she has blown the right front fork seal, the purple machine is making a trip to the bike shop on Friday....

[Shiney]

Great work Teela
It sounds like you are enjoying the bike

Hopefully it'll be back on the road soon

[Sabie]

She's gotta stop popping so many wheelies and putting it back down so hard 

[gaz]

  riding on grass 

[STill dreaming]

Teela it's so good to see how far you have come,well done and keep riding.Don't stress the fork seals ,just old i'd say.

[cravenhaven]

My wife learnt to ride on a virago 250. I agree that they are a very easy bike to control because they are light and small. Very low seat position so will suit vertically challenged riders.

Allan

Having gone through that only 2 years ago.

I had a Virago 250.

These are the bees knees for learning. Very easy and light to move about.

I think you can pick them up pretty cheap.