I just bought a bike and it's not starting

**Azizthetics** · 5th January 2015, 19:55

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Got your licence sorted yet?

Bike running ok?

Bike's running fine, been riding along the back roads, done only 117kms of riding and practice. Riding along kelston and these cunts think its funny to drive real close to me and tailgate me even when im doing 50 - 60

All defensive driving courses and tests resume from today, so i'm going to book one in asap and get my learners.

I'm fine with riding alone but get somewhat nervous near other cars, also having trouble finding neutral, maybe I need to count the gears as I go up and down. (thoughts?)

**Murray** · 5th January 2015, 20:04

Originally Posted by Azizthetics

Bike's running fine, been riding along the back roads, done only 117kms of riding and practice. Riding along kelston and these cunts think its funny to drive real close to me and tailgate me even when im doing 50 - 60

All defensive driving courses and tests resume from today, so i'm going to book one in asap and get my learners.

I'm fine with riding alone but get somewhat nervous near other cars, also having trouble finding neutral, maybe I need to count the gears as I go up and down. (thoughts?)

Find some big fat guy (like me) to ride with and tail you. strange but cars love ring up the arse of L platers and bikes in general.

**nzspokes** · 5th January 2015, 20:06

Originally Posted by Murray

Find some big fat guy (like me) to ride with and tail you. strange but cars love ring up the arse of L platers and bikes in general.

This is a job that suits me. Im fat and I get in the way of cars well.

**nzspokes** · 5th January 2015, 20:07

Originally Posted by Azizthetics

Bike's running fine, been riding along the back roads, done only 117kms of riding and practice. Riding along kelston and these cunts think its funny to drive real close to me and tailgate me even when im doing 50 - 60

All defensive driving courses and tests resume from today, so i'm going to book one in asap and get my learners.

I'm fine with riding alone but get somewhat nervous near other cars, also having trouble finding neutral, maybe I need to count the gears as I go up and down. (thoughts?)

Book it in soon, then we can go for a ride.

**Azizthetics** · 5th January 2015, 20:49

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Book it in soon, then we can go for a ride.

Will do!

Also need to get some gear as well, looking on trademe for a some nice looking Orina leather jacket and pants, most likely will move onto buying a sports bike instead of a cruiser.

**kiwi-on-wheels** · 5th January 2015, 21:02

cnell gear isnt too bad to get started with

**awayatc** · 6th January 2015, 05:55

Originally Posted by Murray

Find some big fat guy (like me) to ride with and tail you. strange but cars love ring up the arse of L platers and bikes in general.

I find that tailgaiting can be minimised by positioning yourself exactly in front of driver behind you.....
I.e try to block his view as it were.....
dont let him/her see ahead past you.
use your mirrors and adjust your position as he changes his....
after a few wriggles like that they almost always fall further back...

for the very persitent tailgaiters (always either some asian imports or testosterone riddled females) there are other ways of showing your displeasure...

mind you being big and ugly on large bike helps....

**nzspokes** · 6th January 2015, 06:15

Originally Posted by awayatc

I find that tailgaiting can be minimised by positioning yourself exactly in front of driver behind you.....
I.e try to block his view as it were.....
dont let him/her see ahead past you.
use your mirrors and adjust your position as he changes his....
after a few wriggles like that they almost always fall further back...

for the very persitent tailgaiters (always either some asian imports or testosterone riddled females) there are other ways of showing your displeasure...

mind you being big and ugly on large bike helps....

Agreed. Guess you could call it owning your lane. Ive had 2 people try to take my lane up the inside. Both have been in SUVs. It ended badly for both.

**Azizthetics** · 6th January 2015, 20:40

Originally Posted by awayatc

I find that tailgaiting can be minimised by positioning yourself exactly in front of driver behind you.....
I.e try to block his view as it were.....
dont let him/her see ahead past you.
use your mirrors and adjust your position as he changes his....
after a few wriggles like that they almost always fall further back...

for the very persitent tailgaiters (always either some asian imports or testosterone riddled females) there are other ways of showing your displeasure...

mind you being big and ugly on large bike helps....

More reason to ride with a patch on the back, so tail-gators dont fuck wit ya