Throttle control?

[Shauna Carleton]

How did get the right even throttle control? My bike arrived Wednesday and I've been practicing a little, trying to get clutch and throttle co-ordination going. I have found that either I give too much throttle or not enough.

[george formby]

When I started riding I either stalled, wheelied or dug a trench in a paddock:facepalm: at some point I found the "feel", the balance of throttle (appropriate revs) & clutch biting point. Never thought about again.

Practice, practice, practice.

I'm sure somebody will offer more constructive & informative points but you still need to practice.

Enjoy your bike!!:yes::scooter:

[Shauna Carleton]

When I started riding I either stalled, wheelied or dug a trench in a paddock:facepalm: at some point I found the "feel", the balance of throttle (appropriate revs) & clutch biting point. Never thought about again.

Practice, practice, practice.

I'm sure somebody will offer more constructive & informative points but you still need to practice.

Enjoy your bike!!:yes::scooter:
Lol, thank you for making me feel better. I'd like to be able to go to the course tomorrow and end up with my basic handling certificate. One thing I've learnt is that having a hill for a driveway is a buggar.

[Paul in NZ]

How much slack is in the throttle cable? Too much can make it a bit jerky.

Keep at it, its a feel thing and you will get there.

[Quasievil]

How did get the right even throttle control? My bike arrived Wednesday and I've been practicing a little, trying to get clutch and throttle co-ordination going. I have found that either I give too much throttle or not enough.

Shauna there are some awesome people down in wellington get to know a few and or contact them to help you out a bit.
it will help you alot :yes:

[george formby]

Lol, thank you for making me feel better. I'd like to be able to go to the course tomorrow and end up with my basic handling certificate. One thing I've learnt is that having a hill for a driveway is a buggar.

Ah yes, the disturbing sensation of gravity..

Course good:yes: On the spot advice & support is worth it's weight in gold.

When you practice, set yourself up to succeed. Somewhere flat, quiet & spacious. the fewer distractions & detraction's the better.

[Shauna Carleton]

Ah yes, the disturbing sensation of gravity..

Course good:yes: On the spot advice & support is worth it's weight in gold.

When you practice, set yourself up to succeed. Somewhere flat, quiet & spacious. the fewer distractions & detraction's the better.
I need to get the bike to flat, quiet and spacious area, which is away from all the hills that is around my house.

I'd like to have a mentor in Wellington, but for now concentrating on getting my basic handling certificate.

[White trash]

I need to get the bike to flat, quiet and spacious area, which is away from all the hills that is around my house.

I'd like to have a mentor in Wellington, but for now concentrating on getting my basic handling certificate.

And therein lies the problem, you're not going to get it anywhere without some assistance from a friendly fellow biker. I'm a bit stunned that a shop would actually just drop your bike off without you having had any experience in riding and not even the basic handling cert but there you go.

Right. What area of Wellington do you live in? If you're in the Hutt Valley I'm happy to cruise past, pick you and your new bike up and let you have a play on it in a learner suitable enviroment. Wouldn't be possible until next week is all, which doesn't really help you for tomorrow sorry.

[Maha]

I need to get the bike to flat, quiet and spacious area, which is away from all the hills that is around my house.

I'd like to have a mentor in Wellington, but for now concentrating on getting my basic handling certificate.

You dont have that yet?
Do you have any sort level of bike license?

[george formby]

And therein lies the problem, you're not going to get it anywhere without some assistance from a friendly fellow biker. I'm a bit stunned that a shop would actually just drop your bike off without you having had any experience in riding and not even the basic handling cert but there you go.

Right. What area of Wellington do you live in? If you're in the Hutt Valley I'm happy to cruise past, pick you and your new bike up and let you have a play on it in a learner suitable enviroment. Wouldn't be possible until next week is all, which doesn't really help you for tomorrow sorry.

Aww, that's nice. KB is doing very well today. Folks being helped in very different ways. Good on ya.

[Quasievil]

Aww, that's nice. KB is doing very well today. Folks being helped in very different ways. Good on ya.


mmm she doesnt realise that WT will have her doing highchair wheelies by lunchtime !

[grantman]

I was teaching my 10 year old to ride and 80cc with a clutch I found turning the idle speed up a little helped huge amount.

This meant it was a lot harder to stall and he just need to concentrate more on Clutch control rather than Throttle and clutch.

Good luck ...we ALL started out the same ,Stall ,Wheelie .....So we know how frustrating it feels :yes:

[Ratti]

What part of Welly you in Shauna? There are a few people I know who are willing and have sufficient knowledge to take you out and show you around. SOme are certified mentors and others have many years of riding behind them.
Check out the riding schools, definatly recommend them.
Also to have a look at is BRONZWellington.co.nz
They have links to a number of other groups such as WIMA, Ulysses and some others. PM me if you like for any more help.
The riding community in Welly is small but very active.

[FJRider]

Lol, thank you for making me feel better. I'd like to be able to go to the course tomorrow and end up with my basic handling certificate. One thing I've learnt is that having a hill for a driveway is a buggar.

Well you wont have to go far to practice the hill starts then ... there are many out there ... with a FULL licence ... that still have no idea ...

Just go up and down your local streets ... up and down through the gears ... you will get better ...

[MIXONE]

Practice,practice,practice....
And welcome aboard.

[FJRider]

Do you have any sort level of bike license?

It would seem not ... :shutup:

But at least she HAS a bike ... :rockon:

And that IS an obvious advantage in learning how to ride ... :woohoo:

[supa.m]

Practice,practice,practice....
And welcome aboard.

+1 :woohoo:

[tigertim20]

How did get the right even throttle control? My bike arrived Wednesday and I've been practicing a little, trying to get clutch and throttle co-ordination going. I have found that either I give too much throttle or not enough.

look into spending some time with a mentor, you can find some good ones on here.
the rest is just practice, find a big carpark and go use it after hours, it just takes a little time is all!:yes:

[nathanwhite]

When I first got my bike, i took it down to the car park at the bottom of the road and practiced starting. I was out there for 2-3 hours every day practicing, it took a whole week before I started to get it.

Then nothing could stop me. :woohoo:

[Paul in NZ]

You mean...


When I first got my bike, i took it down to the car park at the bottom of the road and practiced starting. I was out there for 2-3 hours every day practicing, it took a whole week before I started it.

Then said - whats that noise? . :woohoo:

Fixed that for ya....

[cursivelogic]

I'm going through the same thing - I got my VTR250 yesterday, and spent an hour riding in circles, just stopping and starting every few metres (and occasionally stalling!) Just started to get the hang of slipping the clutch when I had to go to work. It's a bit depressing being reverted to learner status after getting my full license (on a scooter)!

[scumdog]

Always keep your hand on the clutch-lever when practising your low speed stuff - then if you start to stall pull the lever in.
That way you don't get that sudden stop that throws you off balance and has you dropping the bike.

[willytheekid]

Always keep your hand on the clutch-lever when practising your low speed stuff - then if you start to stall pull the lever in.
That way you don't get that sudden stop that throws you off balance and has you dropping the bike.

+1

Always Listen to aging Harley riders regarding slow speed stalls...."snicker" :laugh:....:whistle:

...(as an aging Guzzi rider....I have to agree with the advice given lol)

[Crasherfromwayback]

. I'm a bit stunned that a shop would actually just drop your bike off without you having had any experience in riding and not even the basic handling cert but there you go.

.

Where does it say she got it from a shop numb nuts?

[ANGEL]

How did get the right even throttle control? My bike arrived Wednesday and I've been practicing a little, trying to get clutch and throttle co-ordination going. I have found that either I give too much throttle or not enough.
Practice slowly, breath and if you have a visor open it a couple of notches - I practised what I preach -breath deep when anxious - nasty experience when visor totally fogged-up and I couldn't open the bloody thing!! - Good luck -

[scumdog]

Practice slowly, breath and if you have a visor open it a couple of notches - I practised what I preach -breath deep when anxious - nasty experience when visor totally fogged-up and I couldn't open the bloody thing!! - Good luck -

At least stalling should not be a real problem to you?