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First Ride went without a hitch (oh unless one stall is a hitch). Pottered around the streets in the Eastern Burbs on Sunday morning - (Doesn't Time fly when you is having fun), went out around 11.15 after the showers & did a few stops n' starts then I thought I must see how much fuel I have so went to the Shell Station to fill up & zero the clock, this is where the stall took place when I stopped at the pump furthest away from anyone who may spot that this is the first time he's used a petrol pump on a bike, $2.40 later we are full (is it customary/courteous to remove your helmet when going to pay )?


I did find however that the sooner I get my proper riding slacks my ass ain't gonna slide around my seat so much & its easy to get 60kms without trying.
Gonna try an evening ride this week weather permitting as I would'nt want to run before I walk.

Thankfully though I felt confident on my VTR & RED58 is feeling comfortable under my control. Looking forward to ride with a couple of mates this Sunday

Ciao
Keep Safe Out there.

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  1. p.dath's Avatar
    It's personal preference, but I take my helmet off at the service station. It helps promote the positive image of bikers by making them seem less scary.

    Often if a seat is slippery its because someone has put a chemical product on it like wax, polish, armourall, etc. Only wash it with soapy water.
  2. skinman's Avatar
    I have found that my local garages will ask you to remove helmet before they will serve you. Must be the dodgy area. So I now always remove helmet, really annoys cars waiting for the pump as you fluff around getting helmet & glove back on but wtf. by the way never forget to zero speedo if you have no fuel gauge. Develop a routine & never vary it.