Tightening the line?

[Grashopper]

http://www.prorider.co.nz/motorcycle....php?course=31

Neither South Auckland or Hamilton are far away from Tauranga.

Also look up ART days at Hampton Downs racetrack: http://www.amcc.org.nz/index.php/men...-art-days.html

[Tazz]

http://www.prorider.co.nz/motorcycle....php?course=31

Neither South Auckland or Hamilton are far away from Tauranga.

Also look up ART days at Hampton Downs racetrack: http://www.amcc.org.nz/index.php/men...-art-days.html

Yes do this. Actually ignore everything you read on here but this Do some training before you hurt yourself or someone else

[GTRMAN]

There are ride forever courses run in Tauranga, get yourself along to a bronze level course. Learn your skills from a professional instructor

[ducatilover]

Ride like a vagina, not a penis. Never get stiff on the bike, stay loose.

And get wet.

[AllanB]

Ride like a vagina, not a penis.

But then, once a month he will become grumpy and aggressive on the road and get into more trouble.

[SNF]

Counter-steer (push on the bars) And add a bit more throttle, not heaps and maybe a slight dab of rear brake. If you panic, stop accelerating and use the front brake the bike will stand up and run ride. Sounds like you're out riding your ability. The worst thing you can do is go charging in, panic and give into reactions.

I am by no means a fast rider. I focus on being smooth, braking and gear changes done before entry. Better than I was, I can still improve though. The speed will come as you get used to it. +1 on all the people who suggest courses, I have done a few and they cover everything, where to be, how to approach, where to look etc, especially the ride forever bronze

[The Little Gixxer]

Ok so me being me I brought a bigger bike which now looks like it should sit for a bit before I start riding it. Will look into the courses and possibly do one next time I head to Auckland, Still unsure of riding that far is all. But will see what we can do. Maybe if there is a group of interested people from Tauranga we could go together or get them to come closer?

Thanks all. Your help much appreciated.

[Mushu]

Ok so me being me I brought a bigger bike which now looks like it should sit for a bit before I start riding it. Will look into the courses and possibly do one next time I head to Auckland, Still unsure of riding that far is all. But will see what we can do. Maybe if there is a group of interested people from Tauranga we could go together or get them to come closer?

Thanks all. Your help much appreciated.

I saw in your other thread that the new bike you bought is a Gixxer thou. Judging by the topic of this thread you aren't even close to having the ability to ride a thou, I'm guessing you don't have the appropriate license either.

At this point you're well on your way to becoming a statistic. Be careful out out there.

My advice is don't even think about jumping on the new bike until you watch twist of the wrist 2, have done at least a couple of courses and maybe got some track time under your belt.

[Mo NZ]

ykes a gs1000.

First off Ya cant fang that bike everywhere.
Sure its real fast, will corner like haunted snot and is a great bike, but ya gota learn to ride it. Learn some road skills.

Skills include looking 10 seconds ahead: whats happening up there?, relaxing, looking at your exit, maybe moving your chin over your inside hand, maybee push down on the inside peg, how quickly can I stop this puppy etc.

Go to a track day / skills course and do some laps .

[The Little Gixxer]

I have time up my sleeve as it is coming from Japan. Also I have the license for it but got bike licence when I was 16 (20 years ago) and didn't ride much after that so effectively my 125 I had then hasn't prepared me for anything close to riding 20 years later.

Think I will set myself a limit of doing the Silver Prorider course and give myself another 6-9 months of daily riding before I fire the new bike up. This way I will have some skills needed at least to start easy on it. That seems to be the best option. Also have to wait for paperwork and registration/vin etc for the bike anyway. But too good a deal to pass up.

Found I nice stretch of road today that has a few easy corners, wide berth and a tight one with straights either end so will practice on that, also in low traffic area as well.

Thanks again.

[Marmoot]

Push your inside shoulder in more; do a Marquez.
Trust me. It would help turn the bike more.

[Drew]

If everyone who mentions counter steering who ever meets me, could mention that they are encouraging the active thought of doing it, that'd be grand. Just so I know to KICK YOU ON THE FUCKING NUTS!

Anyone who can ride a bike does it already. Thinking about it is as helpful as a cheesegrater when you're having a wank!

It does not make you sound like you know what you're talking about, it makes you sound like a tool. Fuck up and stop giving advice, you have failed.

If this didn't offend you for having mentioned it, pm me so I can get let you know what I really think.

[gammaguy]

Why are we handing out licenses so easily?

Repeat after me until sick

Compulsory rider training compulsory rider training compulsory..................

[skippa1]

If everyone who mentions counter steering who ever meets me, could mention that they are encouraging the active thought of doing it, that'd be grand. Just so I know to KICK YOU ON THE FUCKING NUTS!

Anyone who can ride a bike does it already. Thinking about it is as helpful as a cheesegrater when you're having a wank!

It does not make you sound like you know what you're talking about, it makes you sound like a tool. Fuck up and stop giving advice, you have failed.

If this didn't offend you for having mentioned it, pm me so I can get let you know what I really think.

Ahhaahahaha.....I like.......

foot down..they just need to put their foot down on the road for stability.....

[GTRMAN]

If everyone who mentions counter steering who ever meets me, could mention that they are encouraging the active thought of doing it, that'd be grand. Just so I know to KICK YOU ON THE FUCKING NUTS!

Anyone who can ride a bike does it already. Thinking about it is as helpful as a cheesegrater when you're having a wank!

It does not make you sound like you know what you're talking about, it makes you sound like a tool. Fuck up and stop giving advice, you have failed.

If this didn't offend you for having mentioned it, pm me so I can get let you know what I really think.

You off ya meds again Drew?