Hi, I am a total, total newb (FZR250)

**SNF** · 14th November 2012, 18:27

So new, I have a bike and no L's. Have already booked my BHS for Monday. The only 2 wheel experience I have had is on my Yamaha Jog

It's been good, ridden it for a year on and off but its time I got my L's, bike came up at a good price which is motivation for me to get my ass into gear and get my L's asap.

**Drew** · 14th November 2012, 18:36

Bloody hell, that is new.

Good luck with your license. More luck with us wankers on here.

**DMNTD:Me** · 14th November 2012, 19:02

Onya....but are you selling your Jog now that you have big boy pants?

**Drew** · 14th November 2012, 19:36

Originally Posted by DMNTD

Onya....but are you selling your Jog now that you have big boy pants?

Fuck that, keep it!

Those things are fuckin halarious at parties!

**SNF** · 14th November 2012, 22:47

Yeah I'm keeping the Jog. Its a lot of fun to ride, someone has done some work to it cos it seems pretty fast for 50cc's.

**Drew** · 15th November 2012, 05:18

Originally Posted by FZR250

Yeah I'm keeping the Jog. Its a lot of fun to ride, someone has done some work to it cos it seems pretty fast for 50cc's.

Most scooters surprise the hell out of me, if they're running right.

Great wheelie machines!

**SNF** · 16th November 2012, 19:17

Rode the bike tonight, first time ever. Brilliant machine, love it but I cant ride for shit. Besides the usual learner stuff (rough shifts) I seem to get it stuck between first and second when trying to get neutral and stalling (sometimes.) Because I don't have my license I'm just doing "take off's" in the driveway. I know by keeping at it I will get there, I would like to be somewhat prepared and rather not do 90 screw ups on the BHS lol.

**frogfeaturesFZR** · 16th November 2012, 19:48

Where are you in auckland ? I used to play with a FZR 400, needed to slip the clutch a little bit for a smooth takeoff.

**SNF** · 16th November 2012, 21:52

Out west in Titirangi.Yeah towards the end I noticed my starts were better when I did that. It won't stuff the clutch will it? Seems to engage between half and 3/4's.

**Sable** · 17th November 2012, 04:42

Could have picked a more imaginative user name surely

**frogfeaturesFZR** · 17th November 2012, 06:36

Originally Posted by FZR250

Out west in Titirangi.Yeah towards the end I noticed my starts were better when I did that. It won't stuff the clutch will it? Seems to engage between half and 3/4's.

Nope, did it for 4-5 years and clutch was fine.
Scenic Drive is a great ride, not fast, but lots of corners.
The ride down to Huia is good as well. Enjoy !

**nzspokes** · 17th November 2012, 07:14

Originally Posted by FZR250

So new, I have a bike and no L's. Have already booked my BHS for Monday. The only 2 wheel experience I have had is on my Yamaha Jog

It's been good, ridden it for a year on and off but its time I got my L's, bike came up at a good price which is motivation for me to get my ass into gear and get my L's asap.

Im out west to. We can head out sometime once you have your L.

Go to this guy for your BHS. Hes the best trainer ive been with. http://www.riderskills.co.nz/

**SNF** · 18th November 2012, 09:42

(double post)

**SNF** · 18th November 2012, 09:48

Thanks Spokes, I will have to take you up on that offer.

Starting to come together. Less stalling - turns out I was shifting up instead of down and we all know its not gonna take off in 6th gear

Riderskills is where I am headed tomorrow. Googled the test, pretty much the only thing I am a little worried about is the slalom. Thankfully the street I live in is pretty quiet so I have been granny shifting while riding up and down, best I have gone so far is 45 k's in 3rd lol.