How to keep up on a small bike

[Dragon]

You have a LOT to learn. Hopefully it won't be too painful a process.

I am always learning don't think I'll ever stop learning even when I'm 80 Im sure Ill still not know something

And I am always happy to talk and expirence different ways of doing something

I want to build my knowledge and became a better/safer rider at the end of the day thats the whole point of the thread

Flaming me is not constructive if you want to have a go at me send me a pm and we can go from there

If you disagree with something you can point it out rather then making it a personal thing

What i wanted to get out there was some feedback from a range of sources and how you can use a small bike effectively while staying in your comfort zone

[MSTRS:Me]

You've been getting some excellent advice here, including my earlier post about pace vs speed, but you don't appear to be 'getting it' ...
People who ask for help by telling the more experienced how it is, aren't gunna get a whole lot of respect.

BTW. The :ME means something...

[speeding_ant]

I've always said the biggest handling problem a bike has is the nut on top

I'd agree with that too. The nut on top knows how far to push

[Dragon]

You've been getting some excellent advice here, including my earlier post about pace vs speed, but you don't appear to be 'getting it' ...
People who ask for help by telling the more experienced how it is, aren't gunna get a whole lot of respect.

BTW. The :ME means something...

I am trying to get it I have read it and am trying to see it from the otherside, and tbh I go at my own pace or sometimes slower then my normal pace and yes it is farking hard to go slow sometimes ie first gear in traffic doing 5km but I got my skills up doing that before I even started to think about splitting

Maybe Im wrong for thinking that people shouldnt even consider the motorway or 80-100km roads until they have gotten back roads and 50km riding sorted espically if they wont pull over out of fear they cant get back into traffic

In my mind having people stuck behind get fustrated and try to push past is not safe

I wasn't trying to tell people how it is I was trying to put out some things from my expirence and if someone has something to add thats fine

Yes I had clicked to that already guessing your a mentor?

But you know maybe I just shouldn't do or say anything, and Ill stop waving at other bikes and stop caring if someone else comes off etc I just go into my own bubble and not give a shit like most car drivers (not all of them)

Then all I have to care about is if the LALA drivers are going to hit me

[Maha]

BTW. The :ME means something...

Mr Easy?

[ducatilover]

You've been getting some excellent advice here, including my earlier post about pace vs speed, but you don't appear to be 'getting it' ...
People who ask for help by telling the more experienced how it is, aren't gunna get a whole lot of respect.

BTW. The :ME means something...

^ I'd listen to this chap.
He's a good rider/sort for a Suzuki owner.

Mr Easy?

Menstrual Exercise?

[MSTRS:Me]

Mr Easy?

How well you know me. And not in the biblical sense...

[MSTRS:Me]

But you know maybe I just shouldn't do or say anything, ...

No need to toss your toys, mate. If you aren't sure of something, ask. But please - don't attempt to instruct others until you've had a LOT of riding yourself. And not just on a little 250 twin.

[oneofsix]

You've been getting some excellent advice here, including my earlier post about pace vs speed, but you don't appear to be 'getting it' ...
People who ask for help by telling the more experienced how it is, aren't gunna get a whole lot of respect.

BTW. The :ME means something...

You raised a question there MSTRS. ME means mentor but what does that mean? Does it mean you volunteered, passed a course, got a pat on the back from others?

I am not trying to be rude. From what I have seen the posters with the ME give good advice which I have been known to pass on but now you have hung your hat on it so to speak what is behind it?

[MSTRS:Me]

A long time ago, the members were asked to nominate those they believed would have sensible advice for anyone who wanted it, and would also have the literary skills to get the point/s across, as well as provide one on one meatspace assistance. The 'chosen ones' were then asked if they wanted to do it and, if so, had to have been riding for not less than 10 years. Eventually, we ended up with 2/3 suitable people in each general region of the country.
Many highly qualified riders turned down the offer, because they didn't want the hassle of taking the time to give advice which was then ignored. I know some felt they would be a target for any and all with an axe to grind.

[Katman]

I wasn't trying to tell people how it is I was trying to put out some things from my expirence

Seriously man, how old are you and how long have you been riding?

[Katman]

and would also have the literary skills to get the point/s across,

Fuckin' A.

[MSTRS:Me]

Fuckin' A.

Its da shizzle with the frizzle. Or is it nizzle? I cant neba amember. Besides, ya have to know how to tootle melodiously. Ay?!

[oneofsix]

A long time ago, the members were asked to nominate those they believed would have sensible advice for anyone who wanted it, and would also have the literary skills to get the point/s across, as well as provide one on one meatspace assistance. The 'chosen ones' were then asked if they wanted to do it and, if so, had to have been riding for not less than 10 years. Eventually, we ended up with 2/3 suitable people in each general region of the country.
Many highly qualified riders turned down the offer, because they didn't want the hassle of taking the time to give advice which was then ignored. I know some felt they would be a target for any and all with an axe to grind.

Thanks. Even if I came close to the riding skills I would fail the lit.... hold on copy paste ... literary skills.

Say anything on KB and you got to be able to take the shit but to try and give good advice ....

Still, open discussion aids understanding or so I think I heard someone once say.

[bosslady]

There are motorways in Smellington?