Questions you're too embarrassed to ask

[Motu]

anyone got tips for riding on gravel/fist sized stones? not overly confident on either. a close friend has the fist stones for a drive way, and also gravel at the end of his road. i know enough to relax my grip on the bars and let them go where they need rather than try and control them, but what else is handy to know?

Speed and throttle on as much as possible (I know it's not always possible,but try) If you throttle off the front will go heavy and you'll wander all over the place.Use a lower gear and rev the motor,you'll have better control.I used to live up a very rough 200 mtr drive with big kumara sized stones and had a CB750 at the time,it was a bloody nightmare,considering I could charge up as fast as I liked on my other road bike with my eyes shut.Don't stand on the pegs,you'll be unstable - I stand on the pegs if I'm picking my way slowly,or going over rough stuff at speed,for going up a driveway I'd be sitting down.

[limbimtimwim]

False neutrals only happen when girls are watching - if you see a nice looking chick you want to impress....don't change gear!

D'Oh! I'd never noticed the 1 to 1 correlation..!

[classic zed]

Hi folks, newbie to "KB" here, not new to bikes though, I had a few over the years and a few tank slappers too. I have to agree with an earlier comment about laying down on the tank, it works!! lower the centre of gravity and the tank slapper stops. My old 500 triple Kawasaki was a always doing it so I got quite good at knowing how to control it, never found out how to fix it though.

[2much]

Hey there CZ, welcome aboard!

[Astolat]

I have a good stupid q for you.

I just got my handling cert. So gotta go do the written.

I just have one prob question.

If you stall or stop going up a hill, which brake should you use when starting off again?
A: Front
B: Rear
C: Both

I assume it's back? as this is when you are taking off (starting) or do they mean when you start your engine using the front????

God knows I'll end up with this question

[SlowHand]

I use whatever - depending on how unco Im feeling. Back if Im unco - which I normally am

[Drum]

Astolat, its a bit of a trick question. The correct answer is both. Front brake while you restart the engine/ change into gear. Then rear brake as you increase throttle.

Good luck with your theory - and dont worry bout it. Its a piece of cake. Have you read the Motorcycle road code?

[Astolat]

Astolat, its a bit of a trick question. The correct answer is both. Front brake while you restart the engine/ change into gear. Then rear brake as you increase throttle.

Good luck with your theory - and dont worry bout it. Its a piece of cake. Have you read the Motorcycle road code?

THANKS!! Yes I have read it. That is the only question that bugged me.
Just gotta book in, and I'm away.

cheers

[Cibby]

Ok so when you watch your mate hit a wall at 160km per hour and get totally frecked out by it..

What is the best way to get over that when i keeps replaying in your mind??

Just go and ride the next day on no sleep and go hard with new tyres that need a good scrubbing.. or just chill???

[Gremlin]

time and riding. Had a minor dose of that when I came off twice in three days. After that, every corner I was picking out the horrible edges, picturing myself hitting them and awkward angles, back impacting with stuff etc.

Totally screwed with the enjoyment and my lines. It will get better, but it is a fact you should face. Not being negative or wanting to start a debate, but the fact is bikes cannot balance by themselves, and most people will come off at some point. Minimise obvious danger and enjoy yourself. If it comes, then it comes.

But with a bit of time and him healing, you will eventually find it doesn't impact you nearly as much.

[Cibby]

time and riding. Had a minor dose of that when I came off twice in three days. After that, every corner I was picking out the horrible edges, picturing myself hitting them and awkward angles, back impacting with stuff etc.

Totally screwed with the enjoyment and my lines. It will get better, but it is a fact you should face. Not being negative or wanting to start a debate, but the fact is bikes cannot balance by themselves, and most people will come off at some point. Minimise obvious danger and enjoy yourself. If it comes, then it comes.

But with a bit of time and him healing, you will eventually find it doesn't impact you nearly as much.

possibly wise beyond your years...

[Gremlin]

now that has to be a first (the wisdom part). Maybe its the physical exertion that has prematurely aged me (SHIIIIIIIIIIT, this going to hurt. *crunch* yep, that hurt...)

first-hand experience might also help. Ya know, got to try everything. Privately, I reckon thats how I learn. "aaargh, nope that was not the right way..."

[Cibby]

now that has to be a first (the wisdom part). Maybe its the physical exertion that has prematurely aged me (SHIIIIIIIIIIT, this going to hurt. *crunch* yep, that hurt...)

first-hand experience might also help. Ya know, got to try everything. Privately, I reckon thats how I learn. "aaargh, nope that was not the right way..."

Hmm i think not, i havent binned yet so i keep getting to confident..

Bad Cibby..

Not nice to hear about your bins thou mate!! glad your ok

[Gremlin]

yep, confidence chalked up two on me. Basically having fun and pushing beyond what my learner responses could cope with. But I've learnt heaps tho, and it has made me go the same speed or a bit faster, but with a lot more knowledge crammed into my short riding life.

course I'm OK (happened about 2-3 months ago), first was probably from about 60k ish, hurt a bit, had a bit of bruising on chest, second was minor.

Problem is the bike. It doesn't seem to fair as well... The fairings on the right side are partly held on with clear duct tape (NOT kidding) and some more tape to stop cracks growing. Bike in shop for service, suspension stiffening, and rather importantly, fork straightening.

"Excursions" had made the bars a little out of alignment as such. Can't wait to get her back to test mods a bit...

[Cibby]

AHHH.. duck tape.

You are wise beyond your years.

wait.. i already said that..

In my highly professional opinion, i recommend not falling off or bining your bike

Thank you and good night