Argh - why am I such a girl?

**Quartida** · 3rd October 2006, 17:01

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*

**Colapop** · 3rd October 2006, 17:12

Be happy you're girl. You have talents and attributes that men don't.

As far as the bike goes, you'll learn stuff and it won't be an issue... To Bump start it, just find a little slope and start coasting in first gear with the clutch pulled in (make sure the key is on). Once you get going just release the clutch and the bike should start (hopefully). It's just like riding your bike only it's not going in the initial stages...

**Waylander** · 3rd October 2006, 17:22

Bump starting in second works better. Also you have to hit the start button right as you dump the clutch. Otherwise it'll just lock the back wheel. Don't use any throttle until it right as it starts and pull the clutch in at the same time.

(had to do this three times on the Vmax Saturday...)

**Colapop** · 3rd October 2006, 17:26

You're right second is better - but it does depend on the bike too.

**Finn** · 3rd October 2006, 17:28

I reckon your problem is with aff-man. He's tampering with your bike just so he can come over to see you.

**MVnut** · 3rd October 2006, 18:32

If you use 2nd gear (and you're rolling downhill), stand up on the pegs & when you release the clutch sit down on the seat...stops the back tyre from skidding so much..........vroom..........piece of cake

ciao. BTW did aff-man bumpstart your bike ?? or use the key?

**Waylander** · 3rd October 2006, 18:46

oh and before you try bump starting it, have you checked to make sure the kill switch is not engaged?

**Meekey_Mouse** · 3rd October 2006, 19:10

Enjoy being a chick... it does have it's upsides

Hope you get the bike problem sorted

Jaz

**andrea** · 3rd October 2006, 19:43

oh man thats why i was looking for a mentor to teach me mechanical stuff bout bikes n shit. after the first two

pffft i finally found one that is pretty cool. i know jack shit bout bikes but um learning slowly, ive worked on my ex's car a lil bit, but after his bad moods i left it to him so i didnt learn anything further from him.

**andrea** · 3rd October 2006, 19:45

so im waiting till my friends cusin is free from rugby so he can teach me how to do my own car,

**andrea** · 3rd October 2006, 19:46

i hope

hmm

**adiddy** · 3rd October 2006, 19:51

hey ive ridden since i was 5 , but still dont understand the mechanic side and im almost 19?!

so yerr not a bad thing - gud things take time , enjoy it noithing comes natural

**Swoop** · 3rd October 2006, 20:52

Originally Posted by Waylander

Also you have to hit the start button right as you dump the clutch.

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...

**limbimtimwim** · 3rd October 2006, 20:59

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.