I just bought a bike and it's not starting

[Azizthetics]

Just bought a Keeway Supershadow 250 from TradeMe and the bike is not starting.



Choke is to the left
Kill switch is off (down)
Ignition on.
In neutral.



Pressing the electric start but it wont crank over.

Am I doing something wrong as it's my first bike, maybe I don't know how to start the bike lol.

[Azizthetics]

Side stand?

Tried it with the side stand up and down.

[Icemaestro]

Do you have lights? Side stand switch faulty perhaps?


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[Maha]

Clutch in?

[Tazz]

Can you crash start it?

[Azizthetics]

Clutch is in and gear in neutral.

I press the starter and hold it and it makes a click sound.

[jim.cox]

Flat battery?

[Akzle]

quingjiang derpderp.

shoulda bought a real bike.

from the instruction manual:

http://www.t-hunts.com/bath1/image/chinese.menu.jpg

[Azizthetics]

Flat battery?

I thought it could be a flat battery but neutral light, horn , headlights and indicators all work.

[Maha]

I thought it could be a flat battery but neutral light, horn , headlights and indicators all work.

Turn it on, put it in second gear, clutch in and push, hop on and let the clutch out, if it starts it is the battery, if it doesn't start push it back home lets start again.

[awayatc]

Bit of mechanical aptitude will go a long way......
where to start.....?
on a forum like this on xmas eve....
start by eliminating all possible causes in a logical manner...
battery a good start.....
dont just guess but make absolutely sure it is ok...
after that you go on to next step

[Murray]

Battery not enough power, try it with some jumper leads.. wife had one to learn on - despite what said not a bad learner bike.

[awayatc]

try it with some jumper leads.. wife had one to learn on -

what did she learn with 1 jumperlead....?

[JimO]

i agree with battery, haters go away newby wants advice not shitslinging

[Murray]

what did she learn with 1 jumperlead....?

Sorry not that funny. Keep trying

[Azizthetics]

Turn it on, put it in second gear, clutch in and push, hop on and let the clutch out, if it starts it is the battery, if it doesn't start push it back home lets start again.

Didin't work, going to try jump starting it from a car though.

[R650R]

Starter bushes may be dodgy, gentle tap with hammer might vibrate it to different spot, try that.
Definitely try the crash start in second gear.

[ryanstev]

Have you asked the guy you bought it from?

[Madness]

Have you asked the guy you bought it from?

Waste of time, he's probably still quite hysterical and non-communicative.

[nzspokes]

Maybe you didnt understand this thread, http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/171873-Sup-guys!-(Azizthetics)

I would be asking the seller...

[Azizthetics]

Jumper cables wouldn't work, doesn't even make a ticking noise when I press the starter now.

Been trying to contact the seller but he did tell me a while ago that he would be on holiday.

[jim.cox]

Jumper cables wouldn't work, doesn't even make a ticking noise when I press the starter now.

Made a clicking noise before, eh?

Definately sounds like battery (or maybe starter relay) to me

Stick it on a charger and walk away for 48 hours...

[Edbear]

Did someone mention battery..? :rolleyes:

[Murray]

okay, aucklander. lock it in the garage and go away and kick yourself. when you've got over how sad/stupid you've been, get a mortgage and take it to a bike shop to sort out for you.

...then take it to a dodgy backyard mechanic in otara, because no bike shop in their right mind is going to touch it.

at best, you end up bum raped with a now stolen bike to claim insurance on.
at worst, they'll actually fix it.

I'm sure he appreciates your wisdom. Dickhead!

[Metastable]

Try to bump starting it like some folks have said. Depending on how low tech the bike is a flat-ish battery may or may not matter.

To bump start it, make sure everything is "on" as it would be when you are riding the bike. Get someone to push you or find a small hill.... get moving and let go of the clutch quickly.... be prepared to give it a little gas if it fires up. FYI - I'd try bump starting it in 3rd not 2nd.

[tigertim20]

Relay perhaps.

I assume you can bump start?

[JATZ]

Where in Aucktown are you? I'm not up to much in the a.m.
Might be able to take a look if your not to far away

[Azizthetics]

West Auckland.



Guess im going to have to wait until after the holidays give the seller a call and if he fogs me off, hit up a few garages.


Neutral light also goes a bit dim when pressing the starter

[Murray]

West Auckland.



Guess im going to have to wait until after the holidays give the seller a call and if he fogs me off, hit up a few garages.

Its done stuff all kms so shouldnt be a major. My wifes one ran trouble free (apart from snapped clutch cable) for 13K kms and then sold it to the next owner who had it 3 years +

[rastuscat]

i agree with battery, haters go away newby wants advice not shitslinging

He's on the wrong site for that.

Battery for sure.

[Azizthetics]

He's on the wrong site for that.

Battery for sure.

It is signalling towards the battery cause the rego is on hold and the owner was not using it so the bike was just sitting there. Got him to give me a new warrant this morning before he sold it.


Is it possible I fucked it up even more by starting to start it?

[Edbear]

It is signalling towards the battery cause the rego is on hold and the owner was not using it so the bike was just sitting there. Got him to give me a new warrant this morning before he sold it.


Is it possible I fucked it up even more by starting to start it?

Nah. If the battery is dead it won't make a difference.

[nzspokes]

West Auckland.



Guess im going to have to wait until after the holidays give the seller a call and if he fogs me off, hit up a few garages.


Neutral light also goes a bit dim when pressing the starter

What part of West Auckland?

[Azizthetics]

What part of West Auckland?

New Lynn area

[nzspokes]

New Lynn area

If you can get the battery out and drop it to me in Glen Eden I can charge it for you for a day or so.

[Metastable]

Why don't you try bump starting it? If it fires up, then you know it IS the battery.... or a flat battery as a result of a poor charging system.

Bump starting is really easy to try. You shouldn't be afraid of it, plus once you learn how to do it, you will end up using it on more than one occasion.

[Azizthetics]

If you can get the battery out and drop it to me in Glen Eden I can charge it for you for a day or so.

Will definitely get back to you on that ones, cheers mate!

Gonna try find a volt meter and see what the battery is at

[GrayWolf]

Will definitely get back to you on that ones, cheers mate!

Gonna try find a volt meter and see what the battery is at

hi and a bit of a shame as it's xmas eve... however...

as suggested it could be the battery especially as the bike has been standing. Even if you jump start or charge, if the battery is the original chinese one, it's quite possibly buggered after that time period.
other possibilities are , starter motor is stuck 'putting it in 2nd gear and rocking it back and forwards a few times may release that if it is stuck.
there is also the possibility of the 'solenoid' if it's equipt with one..
other option as suggested is the bushes or maybe the contact brushes on the starter are 'corroded/dirty with lack of use....

[Oakie]

Bump starting is really easy to try. You shouldn't be afraid of it, plus once you learn how to do it, you will end up using it on more than one occasion.

You just have to make sure that when you throw your leg over the bike, that it actually clears the seat so you're not left with a leg stuck on the seat and the rest of you hopping alongside a moving bike which is moving faster than you can hop which leads to an inevitable lie down in the dirt. Don't ask me how I know this...

[jim.cox]

Gonna try find a volt meter and see what the battery is at

You need to check the voltage when the battery is under load - that is when you press the starter. You will probably find it quite a bit less than what you get straight across the terminals...

[nzspokes]

hi and a bit of a shame as it's xmas eve... however...

as suggested it could be the battery especially as the bike has been standing. Even if you jump start or charge, if the battery is the original chinese one, it's quite possibly buggered after that time period.
other possibilities are , starter motor is stuck 'putting it in 2nd gear and rocking it back and forwards a few times may release that if it is stuck.
there is also the possibility of the 'solenoid' if it's equipt with one..
other option as suggested is the bushes or maybe the contact brushes on the starter are 'corroded/dirty with lack of use....

That was my thoughts also. But depending on the shape I may have one I can lend for a couple of days if it didnt charge up.

[Azizthetics]

Thanks guys, will update the thread either tomorrow or boxing day!

[Azizthetics]

Gave it a break for an hour or two since it was just ticking and making a noise.

Went and tried it again and it decided to crank over, it just wouldn't "start" which is progress.

You can also smell the fuel as it tries to crank over.

[Tazz]

You just have to make sure that when you throw your leg over the bike, that it actually clears the seat so you're not left with a leg stuck on the seat and the rest of you hopping alongside a moving bike which is moving faster than you can hop which leads to an inevitable lie down in the dirt. Don't ask me how I know this...

Advantage being a 250/lighter bike, can push start from the saddle piece of piss ;)

Just crash start it already so you can get some riding in over Christmas man. Double check your battery leads are tight too.

[Oakie]

Advantage being a 250/lighter bike, can push start from the saddle piece of piss ;)

It was actually Mrs Oakie's 250 Eliminator I got my leg stuck on. Just took it too cheap I think.

[unstuck]

You need a hill by the sound of it, or get someone to push you while you are sitting on the thing. Make sure you have enough fuel in it first though, otherwise you will be pushing it back.:innocent:

[awayatc]

Bit of ether in air intake...
(Start ya bastard)

hope I am not offending Murray again....

[Oakie]

(Start ya bastard)

That is it's real trade name. They used to sell it in K-Mart.

[BlackSheepLogic]

If it's been sitting for a while the gas may be bad and repeatedly cranking it over may have sucked what little life the battery may have had out of it. If as you say you could not jump start it from a car battery the battery alone can't be the only problem. Not sure why you won't try bump starting it, that would be a reasonable thing to try.

[nzspokes]

If it's been sitting for a while the gas may be bad and repeatedly cranking it over may have sucked what little life the battery may have had out of it. If as you say you could not jump start it from a car battery the battery alone can't be the only problem. Not sure why you won't try bump starting it, that would be a reasonable thing to try.

A new rider my be somewhat nervous of that.

Last time I tried that down my drive I ripped a chunk out of the tyre. 1k V twins dont like roll starting. :eek5:

[jim.cox]

Not sure why you won't try bump starting it, that would be a reasonable thing to try.

If the bike has electronic ignition it will need a reasonably well charged battery to even bump start...

[DanielM8]

I might be in New Lynn within the next few days.. pm me if you'd like me to drop in with a multimeter and have a look for you.

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[R650R]

Bit of ether in air intake...
(Start ya bastard)

hope I am not offending Murray again....

Yep....

but were all forgetting its not even turning over, bump start should do it, not hard to try.

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[Murray]

Bit of ether in air intake...
(Start ya bastard)

hope I am not offending Murray again....
hell know - never offended by constructive comments

[unstuck]

Bit of ether in air intake...
(Start ya bastard)

hope I am not offending Murray again....

Not too much though, machines get addicted to that stuff too.:bleh:

[Azizthetics]

Bike started today.

Not sure what was wrong, everything I did yesterday I did today and started today. Possible that I flooded the engine or something?

[unstuck]

Bike started today.

Not sure what was wrong, everything I did yesterday I did today and started today. Possible that I flooded the engine or something?

Very likely.:niceone: Next time it floods hold the throttle wide open and crank the shit out of it.

welcome to the world of motorcycling, they can be as temperamental as a woman at times.:laugh:

[Oakie]

Bike started today.

Not sure what was wrong, everything I did yesterday I did today and started today. Possible that I flooded the engine or something?

Possibly flooded given that you mentioned smelling petrol at one stage. Make sure you're not holding the throttle too far open. That's a mistake I made on my first bike.

Glad it's going for you anyway.

[nzspokes]

Bike started today.

Not sure what was wrong, everything I did yesterday I did today and started today. Possible that I flooded the engine or something?

Mint. Now it needs a really long ride to charge the battery. :msn-wink:

[Azizthetics]

Mint. Now it needs a really long ride to charge the battery. :msn-wink:

Need to be able to get out of my drive way first! Haha

[nzspokes]

Why cant it get out of the drive?

[Azizthetics]

Why cant it get out of the drive?

Still a newbie brah!

[unstuck]

Still a newbie brah!

:laugh::laugh::laugh: Just point it at the road and twist your wrist. What could possibly go wrong.:niceone:

[nzspokes]

Still a newbie brah!

Well if you want to go out for a quiet ride sometime let me know. This coming week I will have my kids so wont be riding.

[Azizthetics]

Well if you want to go out for a quiet ride sometime let me know. This coming week I will have my kids so wont be riding.

Will definitely hit you up sometime in the future since you're probably just 5 mins away, I'd like to go do my defensive driving course asap and get my learners over and done with.

[nzspokes]

Will definitely hit you up sometime in the future since you're probably just 5 mins away, I'd like to go do my defensive driving course asap and get my learners over and done with.

See this guy, the best and local. http://www.riderskills.co.nz/

[GrayWolf]

A new rider my be somewhat nervous of that.

Last time I tried that down my drive I ripped a chunk out of the tyre. 1k V twins dont like roll starting. :eek5:


:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: try it with a 1.7k V-twin :eek::eek:

[haydes55]

Will definitely hit you up sometime in the future since you're probably just 5 mins away, I'd like to go do my defensive driving course asap and get my learners over and done with.


If you're not confident leaving your driveway, because you're a noob.... Then please don't rush through your licence. Do the course, get some practice, then sit your restricted

[jasonu]

Will definitely hit you up sometime in the future since you're probably just 5 mins away, I'd like to go do my defensive driving course asap and get my learners over and done with.


If you're not confident leaving your driveway, because you're a noob.... Then please don't rush through your licence. Do the course, get some practice, then sit your restricted

Get a hold of Cassina for some riding tips and training. According to her she is the best fucking rider ever and totally without fault no matter whose fault it actually is.:bs:

[nzspokes]

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: try it with a 1.7k V-twin :eek::eek:

Touche. Yeah, nah.

[Azizthetics]

Drove around today, only did 27kms around the back streets.

Picked it up pretty quickly, took me about 20 minutes to get the hang of it. It helped driving a manual car and previous mountain bike riding experience

Taking corners and accelerating out of them is fun as fuck!


My bike doesn't have a rev meter so I just have to listen to the engine when I have to shift and it doesn't tell me what gear I'm in so I guess I should be counting gears when I take off.


Need to sort out my riding course so I can go for my learners!


Anything that I should be doing as a new rider or anything I should be aware of?

[nzspokes]

Anything that I should be doing as a new rider or anything I should be aware of?

Getting yourself to a course before you kill yourself. Go to Riderskills.

[Azizthetics]

Getting yourself to a course before you kill yourself. Go to Riderskills.

Will do mane, they seem like they're the cheapest as well.

[ellipsis]

...cool thread...a new kiddy on a bike gets all the right advice from the KB brigade of rifflers and vagabonds and hey presto, his ride works...yay:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana ::banana::banana::banana::banana:...miracle of christmas I'd say...

[R650R]

The hypocracy meter is off the scale here... how many of you lot did 'rider training' before your first bike???

I rode my mates bike in cul de sac couple of times before going to the local Yamaha dealer and test riding an RG250 and FZR250 BEFORE I even got my learner licence. Bought the FZR with student loan.
It was a whole two weeks before my first crash :)
I think if I'd had training I just would have crashed faster...

https://desertpeace.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/bovine-meter.gif

[nzspokes]

The hypocracy meter is off the scale here... how many of you lot did 'rider training' before your first bike???


I did with Steve over on the Norf Shore. Just because you are badly trained does not mean others have to be.

[Oakie]

Anything that I should be doing as a new rider or anything I should be aware of?

Oh Jesus! So much. Just don't ever think you know it all and ride like everyone on the road is out to kill you because given half a chance that's what they'll do.

Personally I reckon it takes 18 months to get to a point where you just might make it as a biker. Take it slow and buy the best gear you can afford.

[Madness]

Drove around today... Taking corners and accelerating out of them is fun as fuck!

Believe it or not, it gets better once you get on a proper bike and out of New Lynn.


Anything that I should be doing as a new rider or anything I should be aware of?

If the police put their lights & siren on it might be best to just stop, at least until you progress a little :msn-wink:

[haydes55]

The hypocracy meter is off the scale here... how many of you lot did 'rider training' before your first bike???


]


I've never actually had any rider training. Just 7 years of motorbike racing before my first road bike, and 4 years of driving cars experience. Haven't done to badly. If I didn't have the racing experience, I know I would have survived alot easier with training.

[GrayWolf]

The hypocracy meter is off the scale here... how many of you lot did 'rider training' before your first bike???

I rode my mates bike in cul de sac couple of times before going to the local Yamaha dealer and test riding an RG250 and FZR250 BEFORE I even got my learner licence.

Nope, I learned in the 'good ole days', when you handed over your money to a dealer, or another slightly older, spotty kid, tied ya
looney plates to it, and rode the fucker home. :devil2::rolleyes:

[unstuck]

Yeah, get some training, riding a motorcycle is not easy like driving a truck is. They let any muppet drive those things.:niceone:

[jasonu]

The hypocracy meter is off the scale here... how many of you lot did 'rider training' before your first bike???

https://desertpeace.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/bovine-meter.gif

Not me. My first bike was an XL125. On my way home from buying it I had to stop at a traffic light on Remuera rd. When it went green I managed to dump the clutch and wheeled it high enough to scrape the number plate and my knees.:doh:

[Azizthetics]

It seems as if I downshift to slow down rather than using my brakes. Not intentionally doing it.


Am I doing it wrong lol?

[Akzle]

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101223022646/bakugan/images/f/f5/Fffuuu.jpeg

[Oakie]

It seems as if I downshift to slow down rather than using my brakes. Not intentionally doing it.


Am I doing it wrong lol?

Depends on the circumstances. There is a time to downshift, a time to brake, a time to downshift and brake and a time to downshift and then brake. You will figure it out as the kilometres grow.

[mossy1200]

It seems as if I downshift to slow down rather than using my brakes. Not intentionally doing it.


Am I doing it wrong lol?

Stopping power should be mostly from the front brakes. Downshifting should be mostly to keep you ready in the correct rev range to accelerate again.
Assuming your not on gravel or grass.

[Akzle]

Stopping power should be mostly from the front brakes. Downshifting should be mostly to keep you ready in the correct rev range to accelerate again.
Assuming your not on gravel or grass.

im usually on grass, whether gravel or sealed.
Also, youre at least 3 kinds of wrong.

[SVboy]

im usually on grass, smashed off my tits.
Also, I am a non motorcycling fuckwit who does not even have a bike that goes so what the fuck would I know

Edited for accuracy.

[Azizthetics]

im usually on grass, smashed off my tits.
Also, I am a non motorcycling fuckwit who does not even have a bike that goes so what the fuck would I know


Edited for accuracy.


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[nzspokes]

Got your licence sorted yet?

Bike running ok?

[Azizthetics]

Got your licence sorted yet?

Bike running ok?

Bike's running fine, been riding along the back roads, done only 117kms of riding and practice. Riding along kelston and these cunts think its funny to drive real close to me and tailgate me even when im doing 50 - 60

All defensive driving courses and tests resume from today, so i'm going to book one in asap and get my learners.


I'm fine with riding alone but get somewhat nervous near other cars, also having trouble finding neutral, maybe I need to count the gears as I go up and down. (thoughts?)

[Murray]

Bike's running fine, been riding along the back roads, done only 117kms of riding and practice. Riding along kelston and these cunts think its funny to drive real close to me and tailgate me even when im doing 50 - 60

All defensive driving courses and tests resume from today, so i'm going to book one in asap and get my learners.


I'm fine with riding alone but get somewhat nervous near other cars, also having trouble finding neutral, maybe I need to count the gears as I go up and down. (thoughts?)

Find some big fat guy (like me) to ride with and tail you. strange but cars love ring up the arse of L platers and bikes in general.

[nzspokes]

Find some big fat guy (like me) to ride with and tail you. strange but cars love ring up the arse of L platers and bikes in general.

This is a job that suits me. Im fat and I get in the way of cars well.

[nzspokes]

Bike's running fine, been riding along the back roads, done only 117kms of riding and practice. Riding along kelston and these cunts think its funny to drive real close to me and tailgate me even when im doing 50 - 60

All defensive driving courses and tests resume from today, so i'm going to book one in asap and get my learners.


I'm fine with riding alone but get somewhat nervous near other cars, also having trouble finding neutral, maybe I need to count the gears as I go up and down. (thoughts?)

Book it in soon, then we can go for a ride.

[Azizthetics]

Book it in soon, then we can go for a ride.

Will do!

Also need to get some gear as well, looking on trademe for a some nice looking Orina leather jacket and pants, most likely will move onto buying a sports bike instead of a cruiser.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

cnell gear isnt too bad to get started with

[awayatc]

Find some big fat guy (like me) to ride with and tail you. strange but cars love ring up the arse of L platers and bikes in general.

I find that tailgaiting can be minimised by positioning yourself exactly in front of driver behind you.....
I.e try to block his view as it were.....
dont let him/her see ahead past you.
use your mirrors and adjust your position as he changes his....
after a few wriggles like that they almost always fall further back...

for the very persitent tailgaiters (always either some asian imports or testosterone riddled females) there are other ways of showing your displeasure...

mind you being big and ugly on large bike helps....

[nzspokes]

I find that tailgaiting can be minimised by positioning yourself exactly in front of driver behind you.....
I.e try to block his view as it were.....
dont let him/her see ahead past you.
use your mirrors and adjust your position as he changes his....
after a few wriggles like that they almost always fall further back...

for the very persitent tailgaiters (always either some asian imports or testosterone riddled females) there are other ways of showing your displeasure...

mind you being big and ugly on large bike helps....

Agreed. Guess you could call it owning your lane. Ive had 2 people try to take my lane up the inside. Both have been in SUVs. It ended badly for both.

[Azizthetics]

I find that tailgaiting can be minimised by positioning yourself exactly in front of driver behind you.....
I.e try to block his view as it were.....
dont let him/her see ahead past you.
use your mirrors and adjust your position as he changes his....
after a few wriggles like that they almost always fall further back...

for the very persitent tailgaiters (always either some asian imports or testosterone riddled females) there are other ways of showing your displeasure...

mind you being big and ugly on large bike helps....



More reason to ride with a patch on the back, so tail-gators dont fuck wit ya

[JimO]

More reason to ride with a patch on the back, so tail-gators dont fuck wit ya
i could get my granny to embroider one

[The End]

Im fat

But boy does he get the Superhawk through the corners well...

[unstuck]

More reason to ride with a patch on the back, so tail-gators dont fuck wit ya

Yeah dude, no one wants to fuck with someone who is obviously going through nicotine withdrawals. :eek:

[Azizthetics]

i could get my granny to embroider one

my mum might let us use the garage as a club house if we ask nicely?

[avgas]

:laugh::laugh::laugh: Just point it at the road and twist your wrist. What could possibly go wrong.:niceone:
Cancer.
Never underestimate cancer. It will kill you where you stand.

[avgas]

It seems as if I downshift to slow down rather than using my brakes. Not intentionally doing it.
Am I doing it wrong lol?
yes

Also no.

For a real answer call our hotline.

[unstuck]

Cancer.
Never underestimate cancer. It will kill you where you stand.

Pffft, cancer is a disease, and I spend so much time easing myself, the dis part aint interested.:bleh::msn-wink:

[Azizthetics]

Test is booked for saturday. Doing it with rider skills.

Does anyone know if the motorcycle theory test is hard? Same old shit like give way rules and stuff?

[unstuck]

Test is booked for saturday. Doing it with rider skills.

Does anyone know if the motorcycle theory test is hard? Same old shit like give way rules and stuff?

Have a search on here, there are heaps of threads on getting a license and all the stuff you need to know. I reckon I will get one before I am 60.:devil2:

[Moi]

Test is booked for saturday. Doing it with rider skills.

Does anyone know if the motorcycle theory test is hard? Same old shit like give way rules and stuff?

The info is available online from NZTA (http://nzta.govt.nz/licence/getting/motorcycles/index.html)

[Hawkeye]

Exact information of what the test consist of is on the NZTA site here... http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/getting/motorcycles/skills-test.html
Practice is the key.

[Azizthetics]

Cheers mate, got my test tomorrow and I've done only 179kms of riding since I've got the bike.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

wait... you doing your basic skills, learners, restricted or full?

[Azizthetics]

wait... you doing your basic skills, learners, restricted or full?

Basic skills for learners, once I pass I get a cert and go in to apply for learners theory (I think that's how it works?)

[kiwi-on-wheels]

i passed basic skills with literally NO time on a motorbike.

theory is pretty easy, its the same as the car one, but with some motorbike specific questions thrown in, i got caught out on tread depth and maximum load extension on a bike.

the likes of riderskills etc are there to make sure you are safe to learn how to control a bike, and have enough coordination to not kill yourself straight off the bat.

its a good move to do a bit of a training session with the testing people first, gives you a bit more time to get to know them and the bike. some places will use your bike, others provide bikes. i did mine on a little gn125... thats how i learnt that they are too small, i couldnt walk properly for 3 days after doing mine, seat was waaaaay too low hahahaha

all i can say is just go do it. i've been riding now for about 4 weeks, and hell its probably the best thing i've ever done

[Azizthetics]

i passed basic skills with literally NO time on a motorbike.

theory is pretty easy, its the same as the car one, but with some motorbike specific questions thrown in, i got caught out on tread depth and maximum load extension on a bike.

the likes of riderskills etc are there to make sure you are safe to learn how to control a bike, and have enough coordination to not kill yourself straight off the bat.

its a good move to do a bit of a training session with the testing people first, gives you a bit more time to get to know them and the bike. some places will use your bike, others provide bikes. i did mine on a little gn125... thats how i learnt that they are too small, i couldnt walk properly for 3 days after doing mine, seat was waaaaay too low hahahaha

all i can say is just go do it. i've been riding now for about 4 weeks, and hell its probably the best thing i've ever done


I'm 6ft so if they give me a GN125 then my legs are fucked!

[kiwi-on-wheels]

I'm 6ft2... it was.. uncomfortable, but do-able. My only issue was finding a lams bike in my price range that was big enough. If i put both feet on the ground and stand up on the cbr, it'd shoot out from under me LOL

oh well, its a fun bike, once you relax on the bike i've found its soooo much more comfortable

[EJK]

So how did you find the test? Easy huh?

[Laava]

I'm 6ft so if they give me a GN125 then my legs are fucked!

No, you will be fine. It will be underpowered that,s all.

[Katman]

Does anyone know if the motorcycle theory test is hard? ?

Dude, they give licenses to anyone here.

How hard can it be?

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Basic skills, i passed having never been on a motorbike in my life, theory is easier, just have a good read through the roadcode and do their questions before you go and do the test.

Process is:
Basic handling
present certificate at testing station
pass theory
recieve learners
go have fun lol

[BlackSheepLogic]

Process is:
Basic handling
present certificate at testing station
pass theory
recieve learners
go have fun lol

You missed "buy riding gear" but most noobs wait until after the road rash. Your choice.

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Lol, yeah that. I bought my helmet for gymkhana work and decided f**k it, may as well get a bike and put the helmet to decent use

[Azizthetics]

Passed the test easily. My arms were too long for the GN125 so it was uncomfortable, but what matters is that I passed.



Going to study up on the learners theory tonight and go get it done tomorrow so I can start cruising tomorrow!

[kiwi-on-wheels]

Dont know if you'll find a testing station thats open tomorrow, might have to wait till monday

[Azizthetics]

Dont know if you'll find a testing station thats open tomorrow, might have to wait till monday

New Lynn AA is open tomorrow from 10am so hopefully I can learn enough tonight to sit it tomorrow!

I really just want to rush this whole process along

[Oakie]

I really just want to rush this whole process along

“Are you aware that rushing toward a goal is a sublimated death wish? It's no coincidence we call them 'deadlines.”
― Tom Robbins, Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas

Take your time Grasshopper. The road will still be waiting for you in a week, a month, a year. There is learning to absorb and I fear youi do not fully appreciate the perils that await you. (Do I sound like an old man? Yes? Well not rushing my bike learning helped me to get old so don't knock it.)

[EJK]

Don't worry Oakie, there is nothing "rush" about Keeway.

[Azizthetics]

The plan was to get my learners today but I ended up at piha with a box. Weather was too good.

Will get my learners some time this week hopefully

[kiwi-on-wheels]

LOL

Do it monday, show face at sass tuesday ;-)

[Azizthetics]

LOL

Do it monday, show face at sass tuesday ;-)

Yeah lol, rock up on my keeway that sounds like shit haha

[nzspokes]

Yeah lol, rock up on my keeway that sounds like shit haha

What you ride does not matter. :yes:

[kiwi-on-wheels]

^ as stated. Get out there and do it...

[Oakie]

Don't worry Oakie, there is nothing "rush" about Keeway.

This is true


What you ride does not matter. :yes:

This is also true.

[Stevee2]

Agreed. Guess you could call it owning your lane. Ive had 2 people try to take my lane up the inside. Both have been in SUVs. It ended badly for both.

On a slightly more serious note, how did you deal with this? It happened to me once, besides scaring the crap out of me I ended up slowing up and slotting in behind them wishing I could do this: :ar15:

[nzspokes]

On a slightly more serious note, how did you deal with this? It happened to me once, besides scaring the crap out of me I ended up slowing up and slotting in behind them wishing I could do this: :ar15:

I dont let them now. I sit more in the middle of the lane and own it. This only happens at slow speeds I have found, well for me anyway.

[Azizthetics]

Failed Learners theory test, they have stupid questions regarding vehicles in a motorcycle test.

[EJK]

Failed Learners theory test, they have stupid questions regarding vehicles in a motorcycle test.

Oh bummer, that sucks. What were the questions regards to other vehicles?

[Luckylegs]

Passed the test easily. My arms were too long for the GN125 so it was uncomfortable, but what matters is that I passed.



Going to study up on the learners theory tonight and go get it done tomorrow so I can start cruising tomorrow!


New Lynn AA is open tomorrow from 10am so hopefully I can learn enough tonight to sit it tomorrow!

I really just want to rush this whole process along


Failed Learners theory test, they have stupid questions regarding vehicles in a motorcycle test.

Hardly surprising and probably for the best. You actually need to spend a decent amount of time learning the rode coad. Theres enough nutters out there without uninformed (should that be uneducated???) ones as well

[Moi]

Have a go at this (http://www.drivingtests.co.nz/roadcode/motorbike/)...

[Azizthetics]

Have a go at this (http://www.drivingtests.co.nz/roadcode/motorbike/)...

Did it all bro, got 78/78 3 times in a row. Only like 2 of those questions from that whole test is in there

Only failed by 1 question

[EmBe]

From NZTA site "The questions you will be asked at the written test are all taken from the Road code. Therefore you will need to have a thorough understanding and knowledge of the entire road code."

Thats where you've got yourself in trouble, the test is 30 general questions (being any motorist on a nz road) and 5 specialist questions (motorbike specific).
So mach sure you can answer every question in every section from the link Moi gave ya.

I remember there being 1 general ? that doesn't really cross-relate to motorcycling and that was "when should you have your vehicle headlights on?", they may have re-worded that one now tho.

Pity you've got to fork out more coin to re-sit the theory but have a solid read through of the whole road code (http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/index.html) and make the re-sit count :woohoo:

[Azizthetics]

From NZTA site "The questions you will be asked at the written test are all taken from the Road code. Therefore you will need to have a thorough understanding and knowledge of the entire road code."

Thats where you've got yourself in trouble, the test is 30 general questions (being any motorist on a nz road) and 5 specialist questions (motorbike specific).
So mach sure you can answer every question in every section from the link Moi gave ya.

I remember there being 1 general ? that doesn't really cross-relate to motorcycling and that was "when should you have your vehicle headlights on?", they may have re-worded that one now tho.

Pity you've got to fork out more coin to re-sit the theory but have a solid read through of the whole road code (http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/index.html) and make the re-sit count :woohoo:


Cheers mate, probably really eager to start riding so I probably rushed the studying for it.

[Azizthetics]

Yeeea, got my learners. Now I have ride around with that gay as L plate on the back which attracts dopey fucking trolls to tailgate me.

[Grubber]

Imagine what the dopey fuckin trolls think of you with that attitude!