Going on the road for the first time

[Swoop]

Sat & Sunday mornings are nice and quiet for getting out on the roads. Ride in the right hand wheel track of your lane (don't get pushed into the left one as cars will attempt to pass you when you least expect it).
Think ahead and keep your eyes moving, scan constantly.

Smile and enjoy every ride!

[rastuscat]

Sat & Sunday mornings are nice and quiet for getting out on the roads. Ride in the right hand wheel track of your lane (don't get pushed into the left one as cars will attempt to pass you when you least expect it).
Think ahead and keep your eyes moving, scan constantly.

Smile and enjoy every ride!

Totally agree . Own your lane, or someone else will own you.

[marmel]

If you know others that ride how about heading out with someone else for your first couple of trips?

[Rikard]

Hey man I've just got a new bike so still running the engine in. Would be happy to come out to pop some ks on it with you. PM me for my number.


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[Razoul]

Hey Koi,

I ride in Auckland myself been riding about a year still on my learner's at this stage.

First time i rode on the road with my 1st bike Honda cbr125 just to learn how ro handle a bike and manage traffic, i picked the bike up in Botany Downs and rode along motorway to Henderson probably not the best place to start but i just threw myself into traffic and learnt how to handle it fast.

My wife who has a learner's aswell learnt on the same bike she started on quiet roads at various times around our area then over a couple of weeks started to venture out into busier streets after about 4months she got a hyosung gt250r and now im riding a suzuki gsx650f.

Best thing to do is do what feels right for you start of in quiet roads if you must but eventually you will have to hit busy roads and motorways.

Best of luck

[Katman]

As cassina says, spend plenty of time riding in low pressure environments before tackling the pressures of busy streets.