What's the best way to learn?

[sabbath45]

Hey i just brought a rg150 and was wondering whats the best way to learn? i have a longish driveway and was just thinkn of goin up and down it until i got the handeling then getn my learners. or wud it be better to attend a course..

[Slyer]

I would advise not to do long distances or drive on the motorway till you are practiced. :)
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=82789

[kevfromcoro]

go on a course.....dont venture on the road until you are confident

[Dargor]

carpark, or quiet street.

[riffer]

Get in touch with a Mentor, quick.

These are the guys with the :Me after their user title.

I can't stress this enough. You need to be taught properly.

[Creeping Death]

You will have to do a learners ride anyway in order to get your learners so I'd suggest this http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/licensing/motorcycle/
Good luck!

[Pedrostt500]

Make use of the KB mentor programe

[XxKiTtiExX]

Learnt on my RG150 on mums driveway. Spent time trying to ride as "slowly" as possible while keeping my balance (no putting feet down). Braking, and coming to a stop, starting again without stalling. Her driveway was long enough speed to be able to go up to 3rd gear. Reckon your driveway would be a marvelous place to start. Extremely safe, just be wary if its a shared driveway though.

Also, find someone who can mentor you. Comes in handy when your finally ready to do some road riding. Its nice to have someone there with you.

Goodluck. Believe me you'll love it =)

[EJK]

NASS, North Auckland Street Safe. Its free and you are MOST welcome.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=77111

[Jerry74]

Get someone who is a good rider to show you clutch control, body position, safety etc

[Dargor]

You will have to do a learners ride anyway in order to get your learners so I'd suggest this http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/licensing/motorcycle/
Good luck!

Yes getting your license is an important step. But i wouldn't recommend going for your BHST if you arnt comfortable. Unless you don't want your money.
Cone weaving is hard/stupid, practice that lots.

[mrchips]

Practice getting used to clutch, changing gears & stopping most importantly getting your balance.... but keep off the road. When you feel confident enough go book your BHS & go for your learners, nothing like a bit of motivation to get you going. The BHS is a very simple little 'low speed' course + the instructor is very helpfull so don't be put off.

Ask the instructor if you can get there a bit earlier so you can have a play on the course, once you have your learners, you can tootle around some quiet streets at your own leasure, slowly building up that confidence.

[discotex]

If you can ride a pushbike and drive a manual car you should be able to learn enough in an hour lesson to pass your basic handling test.

I used these guys and they were great ($150 with hour lesson, bike hire and test fee or $80 for the test):
http://www.riderskills.co.nz/

Better priced option would be to get in touch with Qkchk ($130 with hour lesson, bike hire and test fee or $80 for the test):
http://www.ridertraining.co.nz/573/594.html

Seriously, don't fuck around, just pay the extra and do the hour lesson first as it includes the $80 test and will give you the basics.

Then make sure you hook up with a KB mentor and do the Wednesday night stuff (that Qkchk runs) as already mentioned.

[sabbath45]

ok thanks

i rekon il do a lesson with the test thing at the end

[firefighter]

just get on your bike and ride! haha, I just jumped on mine and rode down my street. (quiet street I might add)
Ride around the block a few times and gradually get your confidence up, courses are great, but don't just wait for them to take your bike out, well I didn't anyway, it's probably not the safest way (the guys on here will have you wrapped up in cotton wool) i'll admit that it's not a good example but plenty of people - generations upon generations did this, then sat their licence, and it worked fine, unless your an absolute muppit you should be ok.

[fatzx10r]

just get out thetr and start clocking up the kay's mate. take it easy and get used to the bike and your own ability, it will all start to come to geather after a while. the main thing is to just have fun and enjoy it :woohoo:

[varminter]

Your driveway is a good place to safely practice clutch control etc, also good for pissing of the neighbors but if they don't ride, stuff 'em.

[Ducky848]

I went out and bought a bike (suzuki GT125) in 1991 and learnt to ride it on the way home :2thumbsup.

Not recommended though I suggest the mentor option.....would have been awesome to have had that support available in my day....:hug:

[sabbath45]

haha yea good point. im pretty sure my neighbours wil go mental at me

[discotex]

haha yea good point. im pretty sure my neighbours wil go mental at me

:lol:

bwaaaaaaaaarpringatingtingtingalingling over and over could get on your nerves I suppose.

[TOTO]

go to a proper motorcycling school and get your basic handling, then get your learners , then go to carpark and practice and then strat with road riding.

[OutForADuck]

Get in touch with a Mentor, quick.

These are the guys with the :Me after their user title.

I can't stress this enough. You need to be taught properly.


Riffer's got it... there is nothing like learning from other peoples real experience .... get some coaching!!! and a course!!

[Qkchk]

Have a look at............. www.ridertraining.co.nz ............ and drop me a line - info@ridertraining.co.nz


You will need to complete the Basic Handling Skills Test before you can even apply for the Learners Licence. Once you have applied, you sit the theory test (I would recommend purchasing the 'Roadcode for Motorcyclists' to brush up on your road law knowledge - or to learn if this is your first licence!)

You can do the BHS training and test on your bike (if you wanted to do that) or use my Tricker 250, solely up to you. I teach people with no prior experience right up to advanced riders.