Argh - why am I such a girl?

[Colapop]

Investigate motorcycle maintainance night classes ("Community education") at a nearby secondary school. I know at least one down here does.

Then you could teach the others (And show up the lads) and be more confident after the course.

And see less of Aff-man.

Which one? (I don't wanna hafta look for it)

[limbimtimwim]

Which one? (I don't wanna hafta look for it)

Wellington High School was/is running an evening class.

[inlinefour]

I couldn't start my bike last week...didn't really know why. So aff-man came over and lo and behold, it started first time. But now, this afternoon, I tried to start it. And it just wouldn't go.

I wish I knew how to fix bikes and make them work, but I don't. And I hate having to be reliant on other people to help me start them. WHY is this happening?

And i can't bump start the bike because I'm not confident enough to do so.

Sorry guys, it's just been a crap day and I need to rant. I'm sure I'll manage to get it started eventually. *sigh*

However without actually showing you what was wrong or needed sotring it would be kinda pointless. There are mentors up in AKL, no? Getting someone to sow you the basics could be beneficial. A bit of know how an can do will go along way and its got nothing to do with being a female.

[Smorg]

if only i had a vagina

[Panther]

Hey
I've had problems with starting the zxr before, I know how damn frustrating it can be!
Maybe get some new plugs, it made a difference on my bike.
Also my bike was running lean so a tune up of the carbys goes a long way.
You might also want to adjust your idle, maybe it's really low?
I've only done a real push start on a flat road once before, and it wasn't as hard as Ii thought it would be, just a bit scary to control the bike and get on without dropping her :P
Have a play with what combination of the throttle/choke/how long you hold down the start button for, to see what works, until you can get some one to tell you if you have a fueling problem or not.
But it is worth spending the money, as my bike now starts first time everytime, no more stress!
I find the best way to learn is just to ask questions about how things work or why things happen, guys like being asked!
Good luck with your bike and keep us posted on what the problem was when you get it sorted!

[Fatjim]

if only i had a vagina

Is that the 250 or the 500cc model?

[Str8 Jacket]

Is that the 250 or the 500cc model?

"two stroker" or four?

[KATWYN]

Hey
I've had problems with starting the zxr before, I know how damn frustrating it can be!
Maybe get some new plugs, it made a difference on my bike.
Also my bike was running lean so a tune up of the carbys goes a long way.
You might also want to adjust your idle, maybe it's really low?
I've only done a real push start on a flat road once before, and it wasn't as hard as Ii thought it would be, just a bit scary to control the bike and get on without dropping her :P
Have a play with what combination of the throttle/choke/how long you hold down the start button for, to see what works, until you can get some one to tell you if you have a fueling problem or not.
But it is worth spending the money, as my bike now starts first time everytime, no more stress!
I find the best way to learn is just to ask questions about how things work or why things happen, guys like being asked!
Good luck with your bike and keep us posted on what the problem was when you get it sorted!

Awesome....now that is one chick whos done some mechanical homework. Good on ya Sallo.

I know I get pretty complacent with my bike because my hubby maintains it (and his) .....I really must learn for myself as it has always been a "new" bike but its getting into that 5 years and more age bracket where it might start needing extra attention.

[LilSel]

Argh - why am I such a boi?

[Waylander]

Eh?
The VFR dosen't need any "start switch" being pressed when she needs a "bump"...

Fuel on,
Kill "Run"
Ignition on,
Clutch in,
1st gear selected,
Preflight complete, cleared for take off...


Not that I have done it many times...

Actually I've never tried it without the start button so no idea if it works without it or not.

I know it didn't work in my truck unless I turned the ignition like I was starting it normally.

[Swoop]

Actually I've never tried it without the start button so no idea if it works without it or not.

I know it didn't work in my truck unless I turned the ignition like I was starting it normally.

A TRUCK????



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[Waylander]

Big trucks to, not these little toy holden thing you people like driving around in.

Had me an '03 Chevy Silverado 1500. And before that was a '95 Z71 Stepside.

[Swoop]

Big trucks to, not these little toy holden thing you people like driving around in.

Had me an '03 Chevy Silverado 1500. And before that was a '95 Z71 Stepside.

What the fuck does that have to do with a motorbike???

[Waylander]

Used to put the bike in the back when taking it to the shop and such.

But to better answere your question there was a post that was deleted saying how I am an american and love trucks so I took the opportunity to make a dig at those silly mini trucks you kiwi's and Aussie's love to drive.

[Nicksta]

hey Quartida, long time no hear,........
sometimes the bikes just dont want to do what we want them too... i always forget the side stand when on someone elses bike and they are watching... so it stalls when i want to go into first and go.... and they usually laugh and point it out.....
we're chicks... machines sometimes dont like us... maybe cos guys treat them like chicks too.....
let me know if you want to go for a ride... or are stuck.. i'm back out west now too....